Turkey

Yes. If you have a valid US, UK, Ireland, or Schengen visa, you can get an e-Visa online in 5 minutes for about 3,500 INR. If not, you must apply for a sticker visa through VFS, which takes 3-4 weeks and requires a mountain of paperwork.

Absolutely. While famous for kebabs, Turkish 'mezze' culture is super veg-friendly. You'll survive easily on lentil soup (mercimek corbasi), stuffed vine leaves, hummus, gozleme (stuffed flatbreads), and endless breads and cheeses. Just learn the phrase 'Et yemeem' (I don't eat meat).

It fluctuates wildly based on demand and season. Expect to pay between 15,000 to 25,000 INR (150-250 Euros) per person. Book it through your hotel or a reputable aggregator, not a random street tout.

Yes, very safe. Istanbul and the coastal towns are quite liberal. Standard street smarts apply. In more conservative areas (like Konya) or when visiting mosques, modest dressing is required.

Carry a mix. Pay for your hotels, balloon rides, and major tours in Euros (they often give a worse exchange rate if you use Lira for these). Use Lira for street food, taxis, tips, and small shops.

If you plan to visit Topkapi Palace, Galata Tower, Ephesus, and the Goreme Open Air Museum, yes. It saves you money but more importantly, it lets you skip the massive ticket lines.

You can, but it will be exhausting. You'll need domestic flights between all three. A better 7-day itinerary is just Istanbul and Cappadocia. Save the coast for a longer trip.

No. The tap water is heavily chlorinated and locals don't drink it. Always buy bottled water, which is cheap and available everywhere.