Turkey for the New Year 2019: tours, hotels, prices, entertainment

Mutlu Yillar! - this is "Happy New Year!" In Turkish. It will be unusual to celebrate New Year 2019 in Turkey. And instead of the festive Olivier and congratulations of the president to celebrate New Year's holidays on a snow-white beach under palm trees.

New Year weather

According to preliminary forecasts, the weather in Turkey will be warm on New Year's holidays, with the exception of mountainous regions. On the Mediterranean coast, the air temperature warms up to +15 ºC, in Istanbul - up to +9 ºC. It will be cooler in the mountains - up to -7 ºC. The sea temperature will be around +16 ºC.

Where to mark

There are several places where you can celebrate the New Year 2019. For those who want to visit famous museums and palaces without queues, holidays should be held in Ankara and Istanbul. In Ankara shopping centers at the end of December, good sales are organized. Celebrations are held at Sultanahmet and Taksim Squares.

Fans of passive relaxation can take advantage of marine health resorts, boors, saunas, SPA-centers, heated swimming pools. In winter, there are almost no tourists on the coast, and the hotel staff is ready to serve travelers for small tips.

In New Year's hotels, local artists perform, show programs are organized, tables with European and local dishes are set, Christmas trees are set up.

Turkey's ski resorts will be appreciated by fans of active pastime. The most famous of them are Kartepe, Palandogen, Erciyes, Uludag, Sarykamysh, Kartalkay.

In Turkey, it is very interesting to meet the New Year in the thermal resorts Kangal, Yalova, Pamukkale. The warm water of the springs will relax the body and warm the soul.

In Bursa you can combine relaxation in the bathrooms and skiing. This ancient and beautiful city was once the capital of Turkey. Getting here is very simple, it is located 154 km from Istanbul. It is surrounded by picturesque mountains. There are also mineral bicarbonate and calcium-magnesium-sulfate sources.

Holiday Prices

In coastal hotels in the cold season, accommodation prices are falling significantly. In a four-star hotel, the cost of a double room is about $ 90. This includes three meals a day. You can stay in a three-star hotel for $ 25, but in this case only breakfast will be included in the price.

At the ski resorts in a three-star institution for double rooms you will have to pay about 40-50 dollars. In a five-star hotel with all-inclusive service, accommodation will cost from 110 to 140 dollars.

In Ankara or Istanbul during the festive period, accommodation in a double room of a three-star hotel will cost from 45 to 55 dollars. In a five-star hotel - from 70 to 150 dollars.

Food prices during the winter holidays are in the same range as in the summer. For lunch in an outdoor cafe will have to pay from 8 to 15 dollars. In the restaurant, a meal will cost from 35 to 70 dollars. Depending on the location of the institution and its class, a gala dinner will cost from 60 to 100 dollars.

Some prices for entertainment on New Year's holidays:

• sightseeing trips - 30-100 dollars;
• ticket to the museum - 5-20 dollars;
• adult ticket to the water park - $ 80-120, children - $ 50-70;
• a ticket to a basketball or football match - $ 40-90.

On New Year's holidays, prices in stores and markets drop a little. Here you can buy a fur coat for 700-1000 dollars. Gold jewelry costs 35-37 dollars / 1 gram, sweets - 10-25 dollars / 1 kg, hookah - 50-70 dollars.

In general, for New 2019, prices in Turkey will be moderate.

Prices for tours to Turkey for the New 2019 year

Reservations should be booked in advance, as on New Year's Eve they are in great demand. The peak of the winter season falls precisely on New Year's holidays.Prices during this period significantly soar.

Some prices in rubles for New Year's tours per two adults from Moscow:

• two-week vacation in Side - from 68 thousand rubles;
• tour for 14 days in Kemer - from 80 thousand rubles;
• two-week tour to Alanya - from 67 thousand rubles;
• rest for 14 days in Antalya - from 71 thousand rubles;
• 2 weeks in Istanbul - from 90 thousand rubles.

Hotels

Rooms for the New Year holidays should be booked in advance. Accommodation in guesthouses within 20-35 dollars depending on the resort. Hotel accommodation 2 stars from $ 35 in Side and Alanya to $ 45-50 in Istanbul, Antalya and Kemer. The cheapest 5 star hotel room can be found in Istanbul. Its cost is from $ 80 per day. The most expensive will be accommodation in five-star hotels in Kemer and Side - from 150-160 dollars per day.

Where in Turkey to celebrate the New Year 2019

Depending on the purpose of the trip and preferences, the choice of a place for the celebration of the New Year 2019 is determined. Some travelers like to celebrate the main holiday of the year in a bustling city, while others like to relax in silence and admire the stars.

Istanbul

In this city you can always find what to do and what to see. Fans of culture and history will spend unforgettable holidays in this city with a rich history. Be sure to take a walk along Istiklal Street, climb the ancient Galata Tower, buy something at the Egyptian market or the Grand Bazaar, visit the Topkapi Palace and the beautiful Hagia Sophia.

Ski resorts

Fans of outdoor activities and sports can go snowboarding and skiing from December to March in Erciyes, Kartep, Palandoken, Kartalkay, Sarykamysh, Uludag.

Ski slopes are inferior to Alpine resorts in complexity. But at the same time, Turkish resorts have well-prepared tracks, picturesque landscapes, decent service and relatively low prices. The all-inclusive system attracts many vacationers from all over the world.

Sea resorts

Among vacationers, Turkish sea resorts such as Side, Kemer, Antalya, Alanya are popular not only in summer. These are great places to celebrate the New Year 2019. At a reasonable price, the vacationer receives good service.