Dalyan - where the sun always shines!

A CONSERVATION AREA 
Dalyan means in Turkish is where the fishes are leaving their eggs in the fresh water and where the fresh water is shallow and surrounded with reeds are Dalyan. Twelve years ago Dalyan was a small fishing village, the discovery of the endangered Caretta Caretta Turtles and the wildlife in the area led to campaign to listed the area for conservation.
Since 1989 Turkey has taken steps towards the the conservation of wildlife. One and most important of protected area is Dalyan.
The village has therefore retained its natural charm and beauty. A heaven for relaxation, that has blossomed to cater for the serious travellers. There are many restaurants, in which to try Turkish cuisine, bars and shops. There are few discos out of the town, so as not to disturb those of you that wish to retire early. In summary a unique destination full of culture, charm, history and contrasting beauty, excellent cuisine and unforgetable hospitality.

SIX KM'S OF GOLDEN SAND
Dalyan canal through which water circulates between the Mediterranean and Köyceğiz Lake winds its way to the sea, via a small network of lakes and waterways.
Through the rustling reed beds rising between 3-4 metres in heigh. With its mixture of salt and fresh water, this wetlands have become home to a vast number of fish and other waterlife. Many speices of birds which feed on them.
You meet to Mediterranean, after around 30-40 minutes wonderful boat travel. Dividing the delta is the İztuzu sandbar stretching for six km. With fine sand and turquoise sea.
You can reach to İztuzu beach by minibus too. The minibus travel lakeside through beatiful winding roads to the beach. It takes about 15-20 minutes. Both ways are worth seeing, each for a small charge.
PROTECTED CARETTA CARETTA TURTLES
The Caretta Caretta turtle is designated as threatened on the International Fish and Wildlife Endangered Species List.These turtles with their large heads and reddish brown shells come to Iztuzu Beach to nest from May to September. They have yellowish to white undersides and can measure up to 3-4 feet in length. The turtle reaches maturity around 15 years of age, they can weigh between 150 and 300 pounds.
Adult turtles are meeting in lake of Dalyan Delta few weeks before the female lays her eggs. They are feeding before sex. Famela chooses a boyfriend. Their sex takes some hours and other turtles stays far away. You can hear their sounds.
The Caretta Caretta Turtle, returns to the beach where they themselves hatched. The adult female may lay several clutches each season, usually she will lay eggs every two-three years.
ANCIENT ROCK TOMBS
Theses tombs are the resting places the kings of Caunos. They are carved in the style of Lycian rock tombs. There are two types of tomb to be found in Dalyan. Simple chambers, cut in to the rock face like a room and more elaborate temple tombs. Many tombs were built with false walls placing valuables behind them so as to fool robbers, eventually this was to no avail as all the tombs were emptied of their treasures.
Rock tombs can be seen along the Lycian coast, but best exemples of them in Dalyan.

ARCHAEOLOGICAL KNOWLODGE ABOUT CAUNOS
(From book of "KAUNOS" by Hengirmen)
ACROPOL
The inner fortress which contains the most important structures and temples is called acropol. Acropols were generally built on high hills where the defence is easier. 
The fortress in Kaunos is on a high hill. From this hill you can view the whole of the antique city, Dalyan, İztuzu coast, the town of Dalyan, the whole of the canal which extends between the Mediteranean like a blue line, fields, gardens, forrests which look like a paradise.
The eastern and the southern sides of the fortress is a steep abyss descending into the canal. That’s why it is only possible to reach the fortress from a path at the side of the antique theatre in the west.  
The double ramparts which surround the fortress were built in the 5th century BC. From the walls, embrasure and merlons we understand that the fortress was restored in the middle age.  
THEATRE
As in every antique habitation there is a theatre in Kaunos. The theatre draws the attention with its settlement and architectural style.
It’s in the west of Acropol. It’s composed of 3 sections; scene, orchestra and cavena (seats). Some of the cavenas are rested on the slope. The remaining cavenas are supported by vaults. The theatre overlooks the harbour and the city. Judging from the architectural structure, we can understand that the theatre witnessed 3 different eras. In 150 BC some of the cavenas, in 50 AD the remaining cavenas and some part of the stage, and in 150-200 AD the remaining part of the stage were built. Cavenas are in 9 rows and of 33 seats.
Today except for the stage and some of the cavenas, the theatre is in good condition. The orchestra section is covered with soil. The theatre is of medium-size.

CHURCH
At the right-hand side of the path leading to the theatre, a nice church stands. The researchers claim that there are two churches in this region. That’s why, the one which is next to the theatre is called the grand church. Existance of churches in Kaunos shows that formerly Christians lived here.
The church is estimated to have been built in the 5th century or later. It’s composed of one entrance and three sections. The entrance is in the west, the sacred direction is in the east.  The tombs and the old buildings which surround the church were cleaned and the structure of the church came into sight.
ROMAN BATH
This bath is in the best condition among others in Anatolia. The bath consisted of an undressing section, cold water, warm water, hot water sections, creaming section, heating system and a swimming pool. 
These sections which became ruins in the course of time are now being restored. The most beautiful part of the bath is the southern part which consist of many windows. From these windows it’s possible to view the city and the harbour.
PALESTRA
In the east of the bath a sports school extends towards the church. Wrestlings were held here and training for all sorts of sports was given here. The sports school which covers a large area is not available today.

TEMPLES AND TEMENOS
During the antique era there were multi-god religions. People who lived in this area believed in Zeus, Aphrodite, Artemis and Apollon. In some antique cities people chose a god or goddess that would protect their city. In an inscription which was found in Kaunos, the names of Apollon, Posedion, Artemis and Aphrodite are mentioned. Heredotos said that the people of Kaunos worshipped their own gods and not foreign gods. 
Archaeologists found six temples in Kaunos. Four of them belong to the Roman Period, two of them belong to the Hellenistic Period.
AGORA AND STOA
At the end of the road, in the west of the fountain and to the parallel direction of the trade harbour there is an agora and stoa. In this area there are statues and pedestals.
At the back of the stoa which belongs to the Hellenistic Period there’s a sacred temple on an unnatural slope. It was built in the 2nd century BC. It’s 97 meters and has a stone ground. Some inscriptions were found around the temple.  

NYMEHEUM
It’s in the east of stoa and is known with the name of Roman Emperor, Vespasian (69-79). In the south of the monumental fountain there is an inscription. Emperor Vespasian and some records related to the customs are mentioned in this inscription. 
The inscription is considered an important written document because it contains some information about trade in that period.
STORE HOUSE
It’s situated on a road descending into the harbour from the theatre. 
It has two stores and it’s not so big. Storehouses which were built for the purpose of storing various goods, are available at different locations of the city. It’s thought that there are some other storehouses on the coast of Kaunos.

HARBOUR AND CUSTOMS
The harbour which is known as Şülüklü Lake now, played an important role for Kaunos to be a commercial city. 
The harbour which was very deep was protective and a closed type of harbour. Trade ships were able to enter the harbour easily. Today the harbour has turned to a semi marsh. According to Strabon, once upon a time the entrance of the harbour was closed by a chain. On the monumental fountain there is an inscription which contains some regulations and information about the customs. The inscription was read and evaluated. 
There’s also remnants of a breakwater in the harbour.  
THOLOS
This structure is believed to have been built for a hero named Tholos. It’s in the south of the harbour and nearby the city ramparts. Since it’s full with water, it’s diffic ult to make research.
CITY RAMPARTS AND DOORS
Apart from the ramparts that surround Acropol, there are also ramparts surrounding the city. The ramparts extend through Balıklar Mountain in the south and southeast, through the smaal fortres in the north and northwest, through Çömlekçi Hill in the west and through the region that overlooks the town of Dalyan in the south. It was built during the antique era but restored in different periods. The height of the ramparts is a few metres at some points. The remnants of the doors inside the ramparts are visible.

COMLEKCI HILL
It’s in the west of the city, opposite the small fortress. It’s claimed that the area between the small fortress and Çömlekçi Hill of the trade harbour was closed by a chain. There are tombs, ramparts, west fortress en west door around the hill. The fortress and the ramparts must belong to the 3rd century.  
SMALL FORTRESS
It’s in the southwest of the harbour. There’s a rampart connection between Acropol and the fortress. There’s a door inside the city ramparts. The rampart wall is polygonal typ e. 
NECROPOL
Like in other antique cities, there is a big cemetry outside the settlement area in Kaunos. Various tombs, which overlook the view, attract the attention. The most striking ones are the monumental rock tombs which belonged to kings and loyal personalities. The stone tombs which were made by carving the high stones are the landmark of Dalyan.
Some ceramic crockeries and other things found in these stone tombs show that the tombs may belong to the IV th century BC. The tombs look like Likya type tombs. The reason of this is the region nearby the Karya-Likya border. We can’t see such stone tombs anywhere except Anatolia.
Especially, we can see the most distinguished stone tombs of the antique cities in the Likya region. In Kaunos which is between Karya and Likya we see Likya type stone tombs. It’s possible to see the most resembling stone tombs in Telmessos (Fethiye). The tombs which look like small temples were built on slopes and it’s difficult to reach them. The tombs overlook the river.
The tombs in Kaunos have great similarities with the other tombs around Telmessos and the monumental stone tombs are believed to belong to King Amnythas in the 4th century. These tombs are on a slope in Telmessos.

BATTLE HARBOUR AND DOCKYARD
Historical documents claim that there were a battle harbour and a dockyard near the Dalyan river of the antique city. The harbour was in the north of Acropolis. Now, it’s completely full with water.
HOUSES
During the archaeological excavations, at the back of the stoa some house remnants which belong to the early Byzantium Period, were found. The housing area is estimated to extend through south and west from the sacred temple.
TEARS OF BYBLIS
Do you like legends ?
If you like, you will be upset, after hearing the legends that we will tell you.
The king of the Caria, Milletos, who is the son of Apollo had twin. The boy twin is given the name 'Caunos', and the name of the girl twin is 'Byblis'.
The twin grew up together and they fell in love with eachother. Secret love reveal when they had a baby. The king was very raged and he expelled his son from the country.
After expulsion Caunos founded a city near the boundary of Lycia. The new city is opposite the town which called 'Dalyan' today.
What did happened to Byblis? This is the sad part of legend. The King humiliated Byblis and she didn`t bear the pain of leaving from her lover. She cried cried, her tear rivers dried. Eventually, she threw herself from a hill and died. According to legend, Dalyan Canals that remind labirents was formed by the tears of Byblis.
The Roman historian and poet Ovidius told the story differently.
Accoding to Azra Erhat who tell the story to us from Ovidus, legend about the foundation of Caunos is like this: Byblis fell in love with Caunos. Byblis wrote a letter to Caunos and told her feelings in her letter. Caunos reaction was very dissappointing for her and he refused her with hate and anger. The Caunos didn`t want to see Byblis again and left the country with his friends. He came to Caunos and founded the city that called with his name.
As for Byblis, she wanted to die because of Caunos` disappointing reaction to her love. She threw herself from a high hill but water fairies (Nympies) rescued her and reverted her to a river. The tears of Byblis formed the river and still that day, tears of her is splashing...

MUD BATHS AND THERAPEUTIC SULPHUR SPRINGS...
Dalyan has many therapeutic hot springs. The waters which contain radioactive elements and sulphur are believed to cure rheumatism, skin, liver, spleen and bowel complaints, as well as being beneficial for nervous and digestive disorders.
The Sultaniye Thermal Bath which is famous in Turkey, the water is 40 degrees C. The water used since Hellenistic times.
The mud baths are also said to remedy rheumatism as well as cleanse and beautify skin. Once you have covered yourself in the mud, than you wait for few minutes to dry it. You clean yourself with tab shower and then you can go in to the sulphur pool. Mud bath is also at a temperature of 40 degrees.
HOW TO GET HERE ?
Fly to DALAMAN Airport. International Dalaman Airport (DLM) is 25 km. far from Dalyan. Then 20-25 minutes transfer to resort.
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TRADITIONAL PUBLIC BAZAAR

You will have shoping in Dalyan what do you need. Clothes, jewellery, carpets, kilims, leather wears, souvenirs, gifts for your family and friends.
You will see Turkish style open markets. You can buy someting cheaper there from shops. We offer you hand made textiles which made local.
Market Days:

EATING & DRINKING TIPS

Drinks
Exported drinks are more expensive than the local drinks. National drink Raki, tastes similar to pernod (aniseed). This is usually drunk with water, referred to by the locals as "Lions Milk". There are also local varieties of Brandy, Gin and Vodka.

Pide
The Turkish version of Pizza. A long flat bread topped with cheese, meat, tomatoes or a combination of your choice.

Gözleme
Turkish pancake, can be eaten with a choice of sweet or savoury filling.
 Meze(Starters)
There are many different varieties. A variety of side dishes such as fried Aubergine in yoghurt, Stuffed Mushrooms, Chilli salad, Prawn salad and tomato and Aubergine. Do not ask for too many as you may well be full before your main course arrives!.
Fish
 This is not usually priced on the menu, but weighed after you have made your choice. Sea Bass, Grey Mullet and Sea Bream are common fish to be found in Dalyan. People believes the blue crabs of  Dalyan are natural Afrodiziak

Lobster and Prawn can be expensive depending on the season.
 Turkish Coffee is a very strong coffee served without milk.
 Vegetarians are well catered for as many traditional Turkish meals are without meat.
 Enjoy your meal. In Turkish:  Afiyet Olsun
 
 Prices
 Vodka and Coke. £1.00
 Pide £1.00
 Bottle of Beer £1.25
 Gözleme £0.75
 Pack of Cigarettes. £0.85
 Chicken casserole £3.00
 Vegetable casserole£2.50
 Bottle of wine £4.00-£5.00
 Tin of Coke £0.30
 All prices are approximate
CARETTA CARETTA FESTIVAL
Last 4 years, Dalyan people organizing a festival to thank to Caretta Caretta sea turtles. It is starting 29th June and go on 3 days.
Some of local groups and famous singers of Turkey are coming to Dalyan for festival. They are walking on the streets with their old style dresses, show their shows, dancing and contesting.
There are watersports on the beach first July. They effort to win at least one of different catogories, whose feel theirself young. Best and funny one is oily pole game. Many people try to get flag from end of the pole but slip and fall down to the sea.
Duiring the night, Dalyan stadium is a consert field. You can sit on grasses or  stand seats and listen to local or pop songs. It is free. Days are finishing with fireworks always.
TRIP PREPARATION
For full information concerning a trip to Turkey, contact your nearest Turkish Tourist Information Office or your travel agent .In turkey, there are information offices in all principal citices and tourist centers .

CURRENCY: Turkish Lira. Exchange rates with foreign currency are published daily. Banks and post office are open five days in a week.

PASSPORT & VISAS: Required  for most European & USA passport holders, can be obtained from the ports of entry. Contact Turkish consulates. USD 45 for Americans, GBP 10 for British, USD 5 for Italians, USD 10 for Dutch, Belgium and Australians.

VOLTAGE: 220 V AC with standard European plug.

WHEN TO COME
Marmara, Aegean and Mediterranean coasts: These coasts have a typical Mediterranean climate with hot summers and winters. The swimming season becomes shorter the further north one goas: Marmara and North Aegean - June to September; South Aegean and Mediterranean - April to October.
Black Sea Coast : Warm summers, mild winters and relatively high rainfall.
Central Anatolia: Steppe climate with hot, dry summers, cold winters.
Eastern Anatolia: Long snowy, cold winters with mild summers.
Southeast Anatolia: Hot summer with mild, rainy winters.

WHAT TO WEAR:
a) Marmara, Aegean and Mediterranean coasts: Light cotton summer clothing and cardigans for evening.
b) Black Sea, Central and Eastern Anatolia: Summer wear, warmer clothing should be taken for cool evenings at high altitudes.
c) Comfortable shoes are necessary for visiting archeological and historical sites.
d) Sun hates and sunglasses are advisable in the summer.
e) Headscarves should be brought by women for visiting mosques.

HOW TO COME TO TURKEY

By Air :
Turkish Airlines (THY): THY has regular flights on Boeing 737-400's, 737-500's,RJ-100's, and Airbus 310-200's, 310-300's, and340-300's to Ankara ,Istanbul, Izmir, Antalya, Dalaman, Adana, Trabzon and Milas-Bodrum from principal capitals and major cities of the world .
International airlines: Regular flights from all major cities of the world come to Turkey's international airports.
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By Sea:
Passenger Ferries: Apart from numerous cruises in the Mediterranean, several foreign shipping companies have regular services to the ports of Tarbzon, Samsun ,Istanbul, Dikili, Izmir, Cesme, Kusadasi, Bodrum, Marmaris, Antalya, Alanya, Mersin and Iskenderun.
Car Ferries: There are several car ferries for tourists who wish to bring their cars while sightseeing: Connections run from Venice, Ancona, Brindisi and Bari to Istanbul, Izmir, Cesme, Kusadasi, Marmaris and Antalya.

Lines between Turkey and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus:
Tasucu-Girne
Alanya-Girne
Mersin-Gazimagosa

Ferry lines between Turkey and the Greek Islands:
Ayvalik-Midilli (Lesbos)
Cesme-Sakiz (chios)
Kusadasi-Sisam (Samos)
Bodrum-Istankoy (Cos)
Marmaris-Rodos (Rhodes)
Datca-Sombeki (Symi)

By Rail:
Train journeys can be made to Istanbul directly from and via some of the major cities in Europe.

By Road:
Private car : London-Istanbul approximately 3,000 km.

Northern Route: Belgium, Germany, Austria, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, Turkey.

Southern Route: Belgium, Germany, Austria, Italy, with a ferry to Turkey.

By Coach:
There are regular bus services between Turkey and Austria, France, Germany, Holland, Italy, Switzerland, Russia and Greece as well as Iraq, Iran, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Syria, Bulgaria and Romania.

FRONTIER FORMALITIES:

Passports and Visas:
1) Nationals of the following countries can enter Turkey with a valid passport; a visa is not required:
a) Up to 3 Months
Argentina, Australia, Bahamas,  Bahrain, Barbados, Belize, Canada, Chile, Denmark, Ecuador, Fiji, Finland, France, Germany, Granada, Greece, Iceland, Iran, Israel, Jamaica, Japan, Kenya, Kuwait, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta, Mauritius, Monaco, Morocco, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Qatar, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Seychelles, Singapore, South Korea, St. Lucia, Sweden, Switzerland, Trinidad, Tunisia, Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus ,Vatican city, United Arab Emirates and Uruguay.
b) Up to 2 Months
Bosnia-Herzegovina, the Republic of Croatia, Indonesia, Macedonia, Romania and the Republic of Slovenia.
c) Up to 1 Month
Bolivia, Kazakhstan, Kirgizistan, the Maldives and the Republic of the South Africa.
2) For the countries mentioned above and Bulgaria, a transit visa is not required, but a transit fee is paid.
3) Nationals of the following countries require a visa.
a) Those from Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Holland, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Portugal, Spain the U.K. and the U.S.A. can obtain a multiple-entry sticker visa at border gates for up to 3 months (renewable, except for Hong Kong).
b) Those from Armenia, Azerbaijan, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Jordan, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldavia, Poland, Russian Federation, Slovakia, Tajikistan, Taiwan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, White Russia, and the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia can obtain a sticker visa at border gates for up to 1 month.
c) Nationals of Albania, Georgia, Guatemala, and Srilanka can obtain a visa for up to 15 days at border gates. Nationals of Srilanka must also acquire a letter of recommendation from the honorary Turkish consul in Colombo.
d) Nationals of all other countries require a visa, which can be obtained from the nearest Turkish embassy or consulate.

Note: Citizens of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Estonia, Georgia, Kazakistan, Kirgizistan, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldavia, Russian, Tadzhikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, and White Russia may also use their Turkish visa, sticker in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (KKTC).
Citizens of Germany, Belgium, France, The Netherlands, Luxembourg, Spain, Italy, Malta, Switzerland and Greece may enter Turkey and bring their vehicles as well as with the proper identity cards in lie of a passport.

CUSTOMS REGULATIONS

On Entry
a) The following items may be brought into the country duty free:
- personal effects of the tourist.
-one TV, one pocket color TV (maximum 16 cm screen), one TV-tape-radio combination, one video recording camera and 5 video cassettes (blank); 5 records 5 tape cassettes or compact discs.
-one video player, cine-projector (8 mm) and 10 rolls of film (blank), one slide projector.
-one pocket computer (maximum main memory capacity Ram 128k), electronic playing devices (without cassette-keyboard).
-one transistor radio portable radio-tape player (its specification to be determined by the Ministry of Finance and Customs), one walkman or pocket tape recorder, one portable compact disc player.
-binoculars (one pair, except night binoculars)
-harmonica, mandolin, flute, guitar and accordion (only one of each type, maximum 3 musical instruments).
-personal sports equipment.
-necessary medical items.
-bicycle, baby buggy, toys.
-200 cigarettes and 50 cigars
-200 grams of tobacco and 200 cigarette papers or 50 grams of chewing tobacco, or 200 grams of pipe tobacco or 200 grams of snuff.
(In addition to the above allowances, it is possible to purchase 400 cigarettes, 100 cigars and 500 grams of pipe tobacco from the Turkish Duty Free Shops upon entering the country).
-1.5 kg. coffee, 500 grams of tea.
-1 kg chocolate and 1 kg sweets .
-5 (100 cc) or 7 (70 cc) bottles of wine and  or spirits.
-five bottles of perfume (120 mi max. each).
-one portable typewriter.
-one camera with 5 rolls of film .
-First aid kit and spare parts for the car.
-Other items necessary during the journey.
b) Valuable items and all items with a value of over $ 15,000 must be registered in the owner's passport upon entering Turkey for control upon exit.
c) Antiques brought into the country must be registered in the owner's passport to avoid difficulties on exit.
d) Sharp instruments (including camping knives) and weapons may not be brought in to the country without special permission.
e) The bringing into the country, trade and consumption of marijuana and all other narcotics is strictly forbidden and subject to heavy punishment.
f) Gifts, not exceeding 250 Euro in value and not for trading purposes may be brought into the country duty free. In addition, gifts not exceeding 250 DM in value may be posted to Turkey duty free, if the date stamped by the sending post office falls not more than one month before, or one month after one of the following holidays: Seker Bayrami, Kurban Bayrami or New Year's.

On Exit
a) Gifts and souvenirs: for a new carpet, a proof of purchase & for old items, a certificate from a directorate of a museum is necessary.
b) Exporting items of antiquity from Turkey is forbidden.
c) Valuable personal items can only be taken out of the country providing they have been registered in the owner's passport upon entry, or providing the owner can show they have been purchased with legally exchanged currency.
d) Minerals may only be exported from the country with a special document obtained from:

TAX REFUND
You can receive a Tax Refund for the Goods You Purchased in Turkey!
Travelers who are not resident in Turkey may receive a refund of the Value Added Tax paid on goods purchased in the country .
1. Refunds will be made to travelers who do not reside in Turkey.
2. All goods (including food and drinks ) are included in the refunds with the exclusion of services rendered.
3. The minimum amount of purchase that qualifies for refund is 5 YTL.
4. Retailers that qualify for tax refunds must be "authorized for refund". These retailers must display a permit received from their respective tax office.
5. The Retailer will make four copies of the receipt for your refund , three of which will be given to the purchaser .If Photocopies of the receipt are receipt are received the retailer must sign and stamp the copies to validate them .If you prefer the refund to be made by check, a tax-free Shopping Check for the amount to be refunded to the customer must be given along with the receipt.
6. For the purchaser to benefit from this exemption he must leave the country within three months with the goods purchased , showing them to Turkish customs officials along with the appropriate receipts and / or check.
7. There are four ways to receive your refund:
a. If the retailer gives you a check it can be cashed at a bank in the customs area at the airport.
If it is not possible to cash the check upon departure or if you do not wish to cash it then, the customer must, within one month ,send a copy of the receipt showing that the goods have left the country to the retailer who will, within ten days upon receiving the receipt, send a bank transfer to the purchaser's bank or address.
b. If the certified receipt and check are brought back to the retailer on a subsequent visit within one month of the date of customs certification ,the refund can be made directly to the purchaser.
c. Retailers may directly refund the amount to trustworthy customers upon purchase.
d. The refund may be made by the organization of those companies that are authorized to make tax refunds.

HEALTH REGULATIONS FOR ANIMALS
For those who wish to bring domestic animals into the country the following are required:
a) A 'Certificate of Origin ' giving the health record of the animal .
b) A 'Certificate of Health', issued not more than 15 days before the animal's entry into the country, stating that the animal is in good health and that it has been vaccinated against rabies

Note : If you have an official certificate, you may bring one cat, one bird, one dog and 10 aquarium fish into the country.

MOTORIST REGULATIONS

General :
Those who wish to enter the country with their vans, minibuses, automobiles, station wagons , bicycles, motorcycles, sidecars, buses, motor coaches, trailers, caravans or other vehicles, will have to provide the following documentation:
1. Passport.
2. International driving license.
3. Car license (document where all details related to the car and the owner's name are registered). If it is somebody else's vehicle a power of attorney should be provided
4. International green card (Insurance card ). The TR sign should be visible.
5. Transit book "Carnet de passage" (For those who want to produced to the Middle East).

Period : The vehicle can be brought into Turkey for up to 6 months. The owner should declare on the opposite from , the date of departure at the border gate and should absolutely leave the country by the date declared. If for any important reason the staying period has to be extended, contact:

In Case Of Accident : The accident should be reported to the police or gendarme. That report has to be certified by the nearest local authority . The owner should go to the customs authority with his passport and report.
If the vehicle can be repaired, it is necessary to inform the customs authority first and then take the vehicle to a garage. If the vehicle is not repairable and if the owner wishes to leave the country without his vehicle, he has to deliver it to the nearest customs office, and the registration of his vehicle on his passport will be cancelled. Only after the cancellation can the owner of the vehicle leave the country.

FORMALITIES FOR PRIVATE YACHT OWNERS

Yachts require a transit log and may remain in Turkish waters for up two years for maintenance or for wintering. There are certain ports licensed by the Ministry of Tourism for the storage of yachts for a period of two to five years. For further information and regulations contact the marina concerned.
Upon arriving in Turkish waters, yachts should immediately go for control of the ship's log to the nearest port of entry which are as follows: Iskenderum, Botas, (Adana), Mersin-Icel, Silifke, Tasucu, Bozyazi Anamur, Alanya, Antalya, Kemer, Finike, Kas, Fethiye, Marmaris, Datca, Bodrum, Gulluk, Kusadasi, Cesme, Izmir, Dikili, Ayvalik, Akcay, Canakkale, Tekirdag, Bandirma, Mudanya, Gemlik, Derince, Istanbul, Eregli, Zonguldak, Bartin, Inebolu, Sinop, Samsun, Ordu, Giresun, Trabzon, Rize, Hopa.

Port Formalities: All the required information concerning the yacht, yachtsmen, crew members, intended route, passports, customs, declarations, health clearance and any other obligatory matters must be entered in the Transit Log.
The Transit Log is completed upon first entering a Turkish Port and generally it is necessary to contact the Harbor Authority before leaving. For information on tax-free fuel, contact the Marina Harbor Office.

Note: If you have a certificate from the Tourism Ministry Yacht Harbor, you may take full petrol at no charge, provided you possess an official marina license.

FORMALITIES FOR PRIVATE PLANE OWNERS

General:
When coming to Turkey , international air routes should be followed. Private planes may stay for up to three months in Turkey with Tourist status ,but for longer periods permission should be obtained from:
The Airports of Ankara, Adana, Istanbul, Izmir, Antalya, Trabzon and Dalaman have facilities for private planes. It is also possible to hire planes and helicopters in Turkey.

FESTIVALS - FAIRS - EVENTS
Caretta Caretta Turtle Festival - Dalyan - June-July
Camel Werstling Festival - Selcuk - January
Ankara International Film Festival - March
1915 Sea Victory Celebration - Canakkale - March
Istanbul International Film Festival - Istanbul - April
International Izmir Film Festival - April
Traditional"Mesir" Festival-Manisa - April
International Childern's Day - Ankara (April 23) - April
Tourism Fair-Gaziantep - April
Tulip Festival-Istanbul - April
Javelin Games-Erzurum - April-May
Ankara International Arts Festival - April-May
International Nysa Culture and Art Festival-Sultanhisar - May
Efes International Festival of Culture&Tourism-Selcuk - May
Yunus Emre Culture and Art Week-Eskisehir - May
Aksu Culture&Art Festival-Giresun - May
International Music and Folklore Festival -Silifke - May
International Yachting Festival -Marmaris - May
International Kilim Festival-Usak,Esme - May
Kakava Festivities-Kirklareli - May
International Asia-Europe Biennial-Ankara - May-June
Strawberry Festival-Bartin - June
International Tea Festival-Rize - June
International Offshore Races-Istanbul,Izmir - June
Foca Music,Folklore and Watersports Festival-Foca - June
Marmaris Festival-Marmaris - June
Bergama Festival-Bergama - June
Ataturk Culture Festival-Amasya - June
Kafkasor Culture&Art Festival-Artvin - June
International Kus Cenneti Culture and Tourism Festival-Bandirma - June
Cesme Sea and Music Festival -Cesme - June
International Song Competition-Pamukkale - June
International Commagene Festival-Kahta - June
International Volleyball Beach Tournament-Alanya - June
Finike Festival-Finike - June
International Wine Competirion-Urgup - June
Tekirdag Cherry Festival - June
International Izmir Festival-Izmir - June
International Bursa Festival-Bursa - June-July
International Art and Culture Festival-Istanbul - June-July
Traditional Kirkpinar Werstling-Edirne - June july
International Music Festival- Istanbul - June-July
Ihlara Tourism and Art Week-Aksaray - June-July
International Erzurum Congress-Erzurum - July
Tourism&Culture Festival-Iskenderum - July
International Folk Dance Festival-Samsun - July
Ceramic Festival-Kutahya - July
Nasreddin Hoca Festival-Aksehir - July
Hittite Festival-Corum - July
Manavgat Tourism Festival-Manavgat - July
Kusadasi Tourism Festival-Kusadasi - July
Carpet and Rose Festival-Isparta - July
Egirdir Lake Festival - July
Nevsehir Festival - July
Devrek Baston and Culture Festival - July
Avanos International Handicrafts and Pottery Exhibit - July
Troy Festival-Canakkale - August
Insuyu Festival-Burdur - August
Hacibektas Veli Commemoration Ceremony-Hacibektas - August
Mengen Chefs' Festival-Bolu - August
Pine Grove Ayder Mt.and Archery Festivities-Rize - August
Handicrafts and Tourism Festival-Avanos - August
Izmir International fair-Izmir - September
Ertugrual Gazi Commemoration Ceremony-Sogut - September
Seyh Edibali'i Commemoration and culture Festival-Bilecik - September
Gap Culture and Art Festival - September
Javelin Games-Konya - September
Kemer Carnival - September
International Meerschaum Festival-Eskisehir - September
Sivas Culture and Art Week-Sivas - September
International Grape Harvest Festival-Urgup - September
Yagci Bedir Carpet Festival-Sindirgi - September
Culture and Festival-Diyarbakir - September
Assos International Art Festival - September
Adana Altin Koza Film Festival - September
Eskisehir International Festival - September
Golden Pistachio Festival-Gazi Antep - Sept-Oct
International Plastic Arts Festival-Istanbul - Sept -Oct
Ahi Brotherhood Cultural Week-Kirsehir - October
International Bodrum Cup - October
International Gullet Biennial-Bozburum - October
International Triathlon Competition-Alanya - October
International Yacht Race-Marmaris - November
International St. Nicholas Symposium-Demre,Antalya - December
Mevlana Commemoration Ceremony-Konya – December