Turkey Gap Year, Backpacking Trips & Tours

Turkey is a fascinating mix of east and west, with modern busting cities and spectacular beaches. The main cities in Turkey have amazing nightlife, but obviously the country is also known for its amazing natural scenery and resorts.

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Turkey Travel & Backpacking Guide

Turkey is a stunning land with a rich and welcoming culture that charms visitors time and time again. Tours in Turkey offer independent travellers a more intimate way to discover the country’s treasures.

On tours you can learn about the culture of Turkey, the people and also see beautiful landscapes and natural wonders. Local guides have a genuine passion for this land and pride themselves on presenting a more authentic experience for all guests.

There are lots of cultural, operand, adventure and sailing tours in Turkey and special interest escorted tours that can be customised to your requirements. Popular places to see include Istanbul (one of the cheapest cities in Europe), Antalya and Cappadocia. If you book a tour, operators will try to make your trip extra special.

Work, Volunteer, Teach in Turkey

If you want to do more than sightseeing or have been to Turkey before and want to move here there are some options for foreigners.

Teaching English is popular, whilst working in tourism industry is one of the easiest ways to get a visa and a paying job.

Summer jobs are available in Turkey with travel companies and holiday resorts. Some contracts are for one to three months duration. Short term work may be available at other times of the year subject to availability.

Some NGO’s and local charities also offer voluntary work in Turkey for foreigners where you can help people, animals or conservation efforts.

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