Yellow taxis are widely available in towns and cities in Turkey. They can flagged down on streets or booked from hotels and restaurants. Be sure that themeter is on day rate, or günduz, from6amuntil midnight. The meter should read night rate, gece, between midnight and 6am.

The website of the Turkish State Railways (www.tcdd.com.tr) has recently been revamped with English language and a funky ad for its new high-speed rail links.

Every city and town in Turkey is linked by bus or minivan services (see Dolmus & Taxis, below). Buses are comfortable, with air conditioning and reclining seats. Tickets cost roughly $2 per hour that you will be traveling. Most bus companies serve hot and cold drinks included in the price of a ticket; some also [...]

You can get almost everywhere by public transport in Turkey, but only a car will give you the freedom to enjoy striking views or explore mountain villages. Turkey is a vast country and distances between cities or historical sites are often daunting.

Turkey’s waterways give travelers a fast way of getting around and a chance to see its beautiful coastline.