# What do you wish you knew before your first Turkey trip?

Place: [Turkey in general](https://dccreationstravel.com/tag/turkey-in-general)  
Topics: culture  
Asked by charlotte.k on 10 November 2026  
0 votes, 10 answers, 38 views  
Page: https://dccreationstravel.com/questions/184-what-do-you-wish-you-knew-before-your-first-turkey-trip

Lessons learned.

## 10 answers

### Answer by annabel.r · score 0 · 10 Nov 2026

Distances are huge, don't over-plan.

### Answer by lucas.f · score 0 · 10 Nov 2026

Bring a scarf for mosques.

### Answer by felix_n · score 0 · 10 Nov 2026

Cash for small places.

### Answer by magda.z · score 0 · 10 Nov 2026

Breakfast is a highlight, don't skip it.

### Answer by valentina_r · score 0 · 10 Nov 2026

Tea everywhere is a social thing.

### Answer by viktor.h · score 0 · 10 Nov 2026

Check museum opening days.

### Answer by sakura.t · score 0 · 10 Nov 2026

Sundays the Grand Bazaar is closed.

### Answer by daniel_w · score 0 · 10 Nov 2026

People are kinder than you expect.

### Answer by mike_travels · score 0 · 10 Nov 2026

Buy an Istanbulkart on day one.

### Answer by pieter_v · score 0 · 10 Nov 2026

Don't drink tap water.

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