Private Turkey Tours from South Africa: Visa, Seasons and Routes

Private Turkey tours from South Africa start with a visa, and the rest is ours to arrange. Once you land in Istanbul, your own guide and driver take you through the city on two continents. From there, the trip goes on to the balloons of Cappadocia and the marble streets of Ephesus. We plan every day around you, from the airport to the last evening.

Do South Africans need a visa for Turkey?

Yes. Holders of ordinary South African passports need a visa to enter Turkey. There are two routes:

• A sticker visa: a multiple-entry visa for a stay of up to 90 days, from a Turkish embassy or consulate.
• An e-visa: a multiple-entry e-visa for a stay of up to 30 days, applied for online before you travel.

For most holidays, the 30-day e-visa is enough, and we walk you through the application. Your passport must stay valid for at least 60 days beyond your stay. Visa rules can change, so we check them with you before you book.

A first trip to Turkey

For a first visit, ten days join Istanbul, Cappadocia, Ephesus and Pamukkale, as on our classic Turkey tour in 10 days. Because the seasons run the other way round, your winter is the best time for the Turkish coast, and your summer is the time for snow in Cappadocia. For two, our Turkey honeymoon tour ends on the Lycian coast at Kaş.

A licensed guide in your language

In every region, a licensed guide in your language joins you, and a private driver takes you from place to place. By Turkish law, only licensed guides may guide, so we work only with them. We also book the hotels you choose, the domestic flights and the entrance tickets.

A licensed agency in Istanbul

Turkey Your Way is a licensed travel agency, TÜRSAB No. 4744, with our office in Beyoğlu, Istanbul. So we are on the ground in Turkey for your whole trip.

What shapes the cost of your tour

Every tour is private, so we quote it for your group. The quote depends on the days, the hotels and the vehicle, and extras such as a balloon flight add to it. Send us your dates and how many of you are traveling, and we reply within 24 hours with a tailor-made plan.