When is the best time to catch Istanbul sales? When do summer sales start in Istanbul? Will the sales season still be on when I'm in Istanbul? I often get these kinds of inquiries via the comments sections or through our contact form. And for all the right reasons. When it comes to shopping, Istanbul offers a good variety of world famous brands as well as high quality … [Read more...]
Public, National and Religious Holidays in Turkey
Last updated: January 28, 2025 It's always a good idea to check out Turkey's and Istanbul's official, public, national, regional, and religious holidays before planning a trip or a sightseeing excursion. To make it easier for you I created this nice overview. Please pay special attention to the religious holidays since they change yearly. Most popular tourist attractions … [Read more...]
Don’t Miss the International Istanbul Tulip Festival
In April the annual International Istanbul Tulip Festival (Istanbul Lale Festivali) takes place. This shouldn't be a surprise if you know that -- unlike common belief -- tulips originated more or less in Turkey. So, if you happen to be in Istanbul during this time of the year, you're in luck. Millions of tulips are planted in Istanbul's parks, avenues, traffic roundabouts ... … [Read more...]