Some tips for those heading to Turkey

If you didn’t have time to enjoy the warmth in the summer, and you didn’t have a full-fledged vacation, don’t despair, a trip to Turkey will save the situation and allow you to replenish your supply of positive emotions. What should you remember when traveling to this country?

Test location

The ongoing pandemic is making its own adjustments. Upon returning to your homeland, you will have to take a test confirming the absence of coronavirus. Failure to test will result in a fine of up to 40 thousand rubles. The free test in Moscow can be taken at your place of residence, but since there are many applicants, you need to sign up in advance. The paid test can be taken at any airport.

Means of protection

Of course, we are talking about a mask. On Turkish Airlines planes, flight attendants are very strict in ensuring that the mask is not just on the face, but also does not come down from the nose throughout the flight. Be prepared to follow this rule strictly. At the airport upon arrival in Turkey, you must strictly maintain distance and follow all anti-Covid measures.

Carry a simple pen with you

You will have to fill out 2 forms in Turkey and another one upon returning to Russia. Asking people nearby for a pen for this is at least inconvenient, and it won’t be difficult to have your own stationery with you. The main thing is not to forget about this at the beginning of the trip.

Remember to disinfect your luggage

Of course, you don't have to do it yourself. Mandatory disinfection of luggage is a requirement of the Turkish authorities for hotels that welcome guests this season. If the suitcase is made of fabric, then the risk of liquid getting inside and coming into contact with the luggage is quite high. To avoid complications, simply wrap things in film.

You should not take sanitizers with you

It's not prohibited, but it doesn't make much sense. Acting in accordance with the requirements of the Safe Tourism program, the selected hotel will provide you with such means for the entire duration of your stay, so there is simply no practical need to take with you excess and obviously useless luggage, because everything you need to implement anti-epidemic measures will be provided to you not only in hotel, but also outside it.

Names of dishes in Turkish or English

In most cases, the language barrier when holidaying in Turkey is felt when ordering food. It’s worth knowing the names of your favorite dishes in at least English, and ideally in Turkish; this approach will greatly simplify your vacation.

Children's clubs are closed

If previously tourists had the opportunity to place their children under the care of experienced animators at the hotel’s children’s club and organize their leisure time, now children’s clubs are closed and this must be taken into account. Plan your free time so that your children also feel comfortable. Children's discos are closed, and any events with the participation of animators are held with strict adherence to distance. Fortunately, the abundance and variety of family entertainment is still great and choosing an option that will appeal to everyone will not be difficult.

What are the risks of contracting COVID while on vacation in Turkey?

The announced anti-epidemic measures in Turkey are observed with the utmost strictness. It is impossible to enter any public place without wearing a mask. Hand sanitizers are located not only in the hotel, but also in any public place, not excluding buses and beaches. Not only luggage is subject to careful processing upon arrival at the hotel, but also linens and surfaces in the room. Those tourists who are not accustomed to observing protective measures so strictly may feel uncomfortable at first, but there is definitely nothing to worry about: a responsible attitude to protective measures is a reliable guarantee of safety for you. And if there are chances of getting infected, then they are definitely no higher than similar risks in Russia.

The staff of good hotels value their guests, protecting their peace, comfort and health, so there is definitely nothing to worry about.

An important point to pay attention to: when choosing a hotel, consider establishments only from the list of those operating in accordance with the requirements of the Safe Tourism program. Compliance with the requirements of this program is a reliable guarantee that all anti-Covid measures are taken in full and the risks of getting sick are minimal. Of course, in the context of this situation, many aspects of your personal safety are in your hands. In any case, departure to