Istanbul and its mosques, the hot-air balloons of Cappadocia, the white terraces of Pamukkale: Turkey offers a journey rich in history and landscapes, with delicious food and excellent value for money. Also a popular destination for medical tourism.
When to go?
Ideal for Istanbul and Cappadocia.
Beach season on the coast.
Mild weather and fewer crowds.
Must-sees
Istanbul
Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, the Grand Bazaar and the Bosphorus.
Cappadocia
A hot-air balloon flight at sunrise.
Pamukkale
White limestone terraces and thermal waters.
Also worth discovering
The Turquoise Coast
Antalya, Bodrum and their beaches.
Itinerary idea: 9 days in Turkey
- 1
Istanbul (4 days)
- 2
Flight to Cappadocia (2 days)
- 3
Pamukkale (1 day)
- 4
Mediterranean coast (2 days)
Every trip is tailor-made to your dates, budget and wishes.
Trip to Turkey: from $1,000
Visa (procedure), accommodation, transfers, insurance and support. Flights and visa fees not included.
Study in Turkey
Modern universities, programmes in English and the "Türkiye Burslari" scholarship programme.
The key steps
- Admission to a Turkish university
- Student visa, then a residence permit on arrival
Requirements change: check them on official websites. Wanderlust supports you from orientation to settling in; admission is decided by the institutions and the visa by the competent authorities.
Formalities from the DRC
Congolese nationals need a visa. Depending on the profile, the procedure can be done online or through the Turkish mission: we check the current conditions for you.
Entry requirements, fees and processing times change regularly: always check the latest information on official websites. Wanderlust helps you prepare your file; the decision rests solely with the competent authorities.
Read: Visa refusal: the most common reasons and how to avoid them
Our advice
- Book your hot-air balloon flight in advance, ideally at the start of your stay.
- Cover your shoulders, and your hair (for women), in mosques.
- Bargaining is customary in the bazaars.
Ready to discover Turkey?
Visa, flights, accommodation, transfers: we organise your trip from start to finish.