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Have you been dreaming of a holiday in Turkey for years, but are afraid that you can’t afford it? Don’t give up on your plan to visit this beautiful and ancient Mediterranean country just yet, because there are many ways that you can plan cheap holidays to Turkey on even the smallest budget. Finding cheap flights and a cost effective place to stay, as well as eating like a local, can make your trip a lot more affordable than you might think. When you arrive on your cheap holidays to Turkey you can maximize your fun while minimizing your expense by finding free things to entertain you while you are here.

It would be easy to spend a lot of money on luxury tourist experiences in Turkey, but if you are planning cheap holidays to Turkey this will not fit into your budget. There are many free experiences that you can have while you are travelling through Turkey on a budget. You will have many opportunities to create great travel memories without spending a thing!

Here are a few ideas of free things to do on your cheap holidays to Turkey to get you started:

•    Wander through the sprawling, bustling Grand Bazaar in Istanbul. You don’t have to buy anything, but you might be tempted by the many beautiful items that the merchants have to offer in this traditional open-air marketplace.
 
•    The amazing Blue Mosque, also known as the Sultan Ahmed Mosque is an architectural wonder that is definitely worth seeing, and it is free to get in.

•    If you book your cheap holidays to Turkey during the Istanbul International Film Festival you can see free screenings of interesting and creative independent films with English subtitles. The festival is held from the 8th until the 14th of November every year.

•    Go hiking up Mount Ararat, which is a spectacular dormant volcano towering high above the steppes of Eastern Turkey. According to legend, this is where Noah’s Ark rested after the great flood.

•    It is free to take a look at the Hagia Sophia, and amazing ancient church and museum. This historic site was built in 500 AD by Justinian the Great and is one of the most impressive displays of Islamic and Byzantine Art in all of Turkey. This iconic site is a must-see on your cheap holidays to Turkey.
 
•    Go for a walk through Yildiz Park in Istanbul. This was once part of the Yildiz Palace and is now a forest within the city filled with picturesque lakes, gardens and pavilions.

•    The Istanbul Museum of Modern Art is free every Thursday, so you can enjoy the excellent collection of sculptures, film, photography and more without spending a penny during your cheap holidays to Turkey.

These are just a few ideas of free things to do while on cheap holidays to Turkey! Have fun exploring the cultural riches of this great country on a small budget!