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Best Visa-free routes for a budget holiday abroad in 2023

By Ahmed Shady December 7, 2022 Leave a Comment

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Being able to set off as soon as you pack your luggage and make your hotel reservation is one of the conveniences that travelers enjoy the most.

Visas are one of the most confusing issues for those who plan to travel abroad. Visa fees, document collection, interview and approval processes can cause delays in overseas vacation plans.

What is pleasing is; The fact that there are many countries worth seeing, where Turkish citizens can go without the need for a visa. Visiting destinations such as the Balkans, the Caucasus and the Gulf countries make traveling abroad even easier with their proximity to Turkey.

We have compiled some visiting spots and travel ideas for you where you can stay in the comfort of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts brands while exploring easily without the need for a visa:

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1 Georgia

2 Montenegro

3 North Macedonia

4 Pearl of the Gulf Doha

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6.1 Ahmed Shady

Georgia

Georgia is among the countries that receive the most visitors from Turkey, thanks to its natural, historical and cultural beauties, the ease of transportation brought by being our border neighbor, and the visa-free travel opportunity. Turkish citizens can visit Georgia without a visa for up to one year and can also enter the country with their passports as well as new types of identity cards.

Historical and lively cities such as Tbilisi and Batumi, national parks that impress at every step, beaches on the Black Sea coast and popular ski resorts such as Gudauri make Georgia a country that offers different experiences.

Tbilisi has a unique texture with its eye-catching historical structures, rich food and beverage opportunities and its unique layout brought by the rugged geography. Tbilisi’s historical center, whose texture has been carefully preserved, hosts famous structures such as the Sioni Cathedral, as well as narrow streets lined with colorful houses and cafes, and many other visiting points.

Watching the fascinating view of the capital from Narikala Fortress, which is indispensable for the Tbilisi skyline, is an experience that must be experienced. Tbilisi, which means “warm place” in Old Georgian, got its name from the sulphurous hot spring waters in this region. The sulfur baths around the Narikala Fortress still attract visitors from all over the world seeking healing. visa-free routes for

Batumi, the second largest city in Georgia, is the most frequented destination for those traveling from Turkey by road, with the contribution of being half an hour away from the Sarp Border Gate. There are also direct flights to Batumi from Istanbul. Batumi is one of the most popular places to visit on the Black Sea coast, where modern buildings are intertwined with a rich historical heritage. visa-free routes for

There are pleasant eating and drinking places around Piazza Square in Batumi, which draws attention with its European architecture. Europe Square, the other of the two big squares of the city, is home to the Astronomical Clock and Medea Statue, symbols of Batumi.

Visiting the Batumi Botanical Garden and watching the city view from the Argo Cable Car are among the activities that visitors are most interested in.

Montenegro

Montenegro, which has a rich geographical diversity in the small area it covers, is among the Balkan countries where Turkish citizens can travel without a visa. Turkish citizens can enter Montenegro with their passports without obtaining a visa for their visit not exceeding 90 days within 180 days.

Montenegro‘s capital, Podgorica, is located in the middle of the Adriatic coast in the south and the winter tourism centers in the north. Budva, which is very popular in the summer season, and Kolasin, a favorite of ski enthusiasts, can be reached within an hour by car from Podgorica. The Shkodër Lake National Park, next to the city, also attracts nature lovers with its rich living species.

The Moraca and Ribnica rivers separate the neighborhoods of Podgorica, a city where you can explore the main attractions on foot.

Podgorica, where Ottoman and European architecture and modern architecture meet harmoniously, is a city worth exploring with its multi-layered texture. St. George’s Church, Petrovic Palace, Osmanagic and Starodoganjska mosques are some of the historical buildings you can visit in Podgorica. The clock tower, one of Podgorica’s most famous structures and built in the 17th century, is also known as “Sahat Kula”.

Montenegrin cuisine, which you can experience in the lively eating and drinking places on Hercegovacka and Njegoseva streets, also reflects this multi-layeredness. You can also come across wraps, pastries, kebabs and baklavas in Montenegro cuisine, which has a rich variety of seafood and Italian influences.

North Macedonia

Another Balkan country that grants visa exemption to Turkish citizens is North Macedonia. Turkish passport holders can visit North Macedonia for up to 90 days without a visa.

Although Skopje, the capital city, comes to mind first when it comes to travel to North Macedonia, there are many cities worth seeing such as Monastery and Ohrid in this country, which has deep-rooted historical and cultural ties with Turkey. One of the most interesting of these cities is Gevgelija, or Gevgeli as it is known in Turkish.

You can reach Gevgeli from Skopje by a road trip that takes about 2 hours and is accompanied by wonderful views. Train services are also organized between Gevgeli and Skopje.

Located in the southeast of the country, on the border with Greece, Gevgeli has a lively nightlife despite being a small city and is known as the “Las Vegas of the Balkans” for this feature. Gevgeli, which attracts the attention of visitors not only with its entertainment venues, but also with its thermal springs and the variety of nature activities around it, is only 70 kilometers away from Thessaloniki and is close to Bulgaria, and it also receives high demand from the surrounding countries.

Pearl of the Gulf Doha

In addition to being the first time the 2022 World Cup is being held in a Middle Eastern country, it marks another first when it is held in the autumn season due to the climate prevailing in Qatar. November to April, when the rest of the northern hemisphere surrenders to winter conditions, are the ideal months to visit the Gulf country.

Qatar, one of the glittering countries of the Gulf, is also a center of attraction for visitors who will travel from our country, as it grants visa exemption to Turkish passport holders for 90 days in every 180 days.

Doha, one of the fastest developing cities in the region, was established as an extension of the town where pearl hunting and trade were carried out in the past. The city is home to the man-made island that is now called Pearl-Qatar (Pearl-Qatar) and is home to many stylish eating and drinking venues. Traditional sailing boats called “dhov” used by pearl merchants in the past are used for sightseeing tours on the Doha coast, as another symbol of Qatar today.

The best address to discover the modern face of Doha is the area of the city called West Bay. Skyscrapers, which create a feast of colors at night, intertwine with sandy beaches where you can enjoy the sun during the day.

Another of Doha’s liveliest places to visit is Suk Foundation Bazaar, where you can browse colorful clothes, spices and perfumery products and relax in its cafes. Right next to the Suk Foundation, there is the hawker bazaar where you can get information about hawk hunting and there is even a hawk hospital.

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