Turkey weather

[SherryA]

hi, what's the weather like in Turkey during January? I want to experience the Turkish bath of Istanbul, have anyone had any experience on Istanbul's Turkish Bath. Is it available in January? I'll be in Istanbul between January 15th and 23rd, can anyone help on this please :-)

[Andrew]

I was in Istanbul few years back and it was very cold & rainy. The temperature was not over 15 deg. Celsius and if you like to visit beaches, then I wouldn't recommend Turkey during January. Even Eastern Turkey is in the icy grip of winter and there is nothing much to do throughout Turkey. so better plan your trip to some other place like Egypt. It'll be warm enough to spend your vacation.

Turkish bath is a healthful steam bath and all Turkish cities has many hamams. So expereince the Turkish bath in June, July or August. And it's good to have a look at the weather report before you pack for your Turkey vacation:)

[SherryA]

Thanks for helping me to get a clear idea of Turkey's weather in January. I always like summer, so i'll plan my Turkey vacation next summer. As you said, now I'm thinking of planning a trip to Egypt and suggest some ideas to make my trip easy. how about Egypt hotels? suggest some important attractions of Egypt to visit within 9 days.

[sweetcaroline49]

There are lots of great beaches in Egypt. Along the Mediterranean head for Alexandria. However, many tourists like the Red Sea Area of Hurghada. Lots to do there, surfing, scuba and usual swimming bathing. Other things include visiting the Pyramids, Tour the Nile River, go shopping in the bazaar. There are ancient ruins, mosques and museums that may be interesting as well. One thing to remember about Egypt is that it is a Muslim country so bring along some loose fitting pants and long skirts and shirts with sleeves for when you are out of the resort area. Men don't wear shorts off the beach.
There are dozens of sites with offers of tours of Egypt. Have fun, bring your sun screen.