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No real problems if going to an established hotel.
Remember to take long sleeves and trousers for visiting mosques and other religous buildings.
Lots of unmade roads so good shoes advisable. If you are going out sightseeing, expect to clkamber over ruins, so again good shoes/trainers worthwhile.
You must have lots and pots of mosquito repellent !! They are quite nasty little swines over in Turkey. Also as a muslim country you may like to take a bath plug so you can take a bath, most hotels or pensions do not have them. (Sciptures state Muslims must wash in running water).
Consider toilet roll if you have a sensitive derriere.
Take binoculare if you have them, the scenery is wonderful.
No real advice, we stayed in good hotels !!
Small change is good for tipping !!
Take a chill pill - the pace of life is very relaxed in Turkey, but it is wonderful !! Leave a Comment
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A bottle of water, something to cover your head with, not only against the sun, but also when you (as a woman) enter a mosq or religious place. And: don't look too naked (arms and legs) please, show some respect.
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Good strong case to bring back the bargins
Shorts and Light shirts sandals
Plenty of sun loation insect repelent small first aid kit
Compact or digital camera
Swimming shorts strong walking shoes if going exploring
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If your lookin for a relaxing holiday you'll only need a few things:
a bikini, sunglasses, sunblock and some cash for souveniers!!!!!!
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If you are going in the summer months, then don't pack any trousers or jumpers, you will not have any cold weather!! In the winter you can expect rain, so i am told, so dress for that. Also there are so many clothes that you can buy over there,( a lot for the men, not so much for girls) and there are a lot of named clothes, so you can pack half a suitcase and come back with a full one!
In the medical kit, take stuff for dehydration, it can happen easily, also stuff for the heat, like i got a heat rash.
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Don't take your suntan cream! It's about £4 from their pharmacy/local shops!
Very little!
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Other Means of Transportation in Turkey
Getting from Istanbul's International Airport
There is an airport bus, Havas, but if you're unfamiliar with the city, it's best to have your hotel pick you up (ask them) or to arrange airport pick-up through a Local Travel Agent.
There are, of course, taxis. It's difficult to estimate cost, but as a rule the fare from the airport to Sultanahmet is around $20-$25. Check with the Tourist Information Office in the International Terminal for estimates and advice on the best transport to take based on the time of your arrival and budget.
- Airports: http://www.turkey.org/tourism/' \l 'Airports
- Satet Railways: http://www.turkey.org/tourism/' \l 'State%20Railways
- Maritime Lines: http://www.turkey.org/tourism/' \l 'Maritime Lines
- Sea Buses (Istanbul Only): http://www.turkey.org/tourism/' \l 'Sea%20Buses
- Inner-city Bus Terminals: http://www.turkey.org/tourism/' \l 'Bus%20Terminals
- Car Rental Offices: http://www.turkey.org/tourism/' \l 'Car Rental Offices
Airports
Istanbul Ataturk International Airport
(212) 663 64 60
Ankara Esenboga International Airport
(312) 398 00 00
Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport
(232) 274 24 05
State Railways
Ankara Operator
(312) 309 05 15
Istanbul Operator (Sirkeci)
(212) 520 65 75
Sirkeci Station Information
(212) 527 00 50
Operator (Haydarpasa)
(216) 348 80 20
Haydarpasa Station Information
(212) 336 04 75
Haydarpasa Reservation
(212) 337 87 24-336 44 70
Izmir Operator (Alsancak)
(232) 433 58 97 -421 01 14
Operator (Basmane)
(232) 484 86 38
Maritime Lines
Istanbul City Ferry Lines
(212) 244 42 33
Maritime Lines (Information)
(212) 244 02 07
Maritime Lines (Mngmnt)
(212) 245 53 66
Maritime Lines Reservations
(212) 293 74 54 - 249 92 22
Izmir Alsancak (Mngmnt)
(232) 421 00 94- 421 00 77
Ferries
Ferry schedules are UNPREDICTABLE and are all subject to change without notice. If you are catching a plane or must be somewhere on a precise day, either plan to arrive a day early or have an alternate plan!
Prices shouldn't change very much.
BODRUM
Bodrum has two ferry providers: the Bodrum Ferryboat Association and Bodrum Express Lines, which operates hydrofoils. Both offices are located near The Castle of St. Peter.
The Bodrum Ferryboat Association accepts Visa, MasterCard and Eurocard. They have offices in Bodrum, Datca and Didim (Didyma).
Bodrum:
Phone: 90-252-316-0882
90-252-313-2509
Fax: 90-252-313-0205
Datca:
Phone: 90-252-712-2143
Fax: 90-252-712-4239
Didim:
Phone: 90-256-813-1479
Fax: 90-256-813-1479
Bodrum Express Lines also accepts Visa, MasterCard, and Eurocard, plus travelers cheques and foreign currency. They offer no smoking and smoking areas, passenger insurance, hostess service and comfortable airline-style seats. Children under 6 are free. Children 6 - 12 are half price. Their phone number is: 90-252-316-4067. The fax number is: 90-252-313-0077.
Schedules and prices to Greece and other Turkish ports from Bodrum.
CESME
Cesme has three main ticketing agents for ferries to Greece and Italy, although, you may buy tickets from almost any local ticket agent. The three main ticketing agents are: Erturk, Karavan and Maskot.
Erturk is located near the ferry dock. Their telephone number is 90-232-712-6768. Their fax number is 90-232-712-6223. Karavan is also located near the ferry docks. Their phone number is 90-0232-712-7230. Their fax number is 90-232-712-8987. They also have offices in the following cities where you can make reservations:
Izmir: 90-232-421-9572
Istanbul: 90-212-247-5044
Kusadasi: 90-256-612-5329
Marmaris: 90-252-412-0455
Fethiye: 90-252-612-2361
Antalya: 90-242-248-8280
Alanya: 90-242-511-1857
They also have a web site at http://www.com.tr/travel/karavan/index.htm.
Maskot is the representative for the Italian Liner, Med Link Lines with service to Brindisi. They are located in the town center. Their phone number is 90-232-712-7654. Their fax number is 90-232-712-8435.
Schedules and prices to Greece and Italy from Cesme.
DATCA
Datca has two ferry providers: the Bodrum Ferryboat Association and Bodrum Express Lines, which operates hydrofoils.
The Bodrum Ferryboat Association accepts Visa, MasterCard and Eurocard. They have an office in Datca. Their phone number is 90-252-712-2143. The fax is 90-252-712-4239.
Bodrum Express Lines also accepts Visa, MasterCard, and Eurocard, plus travelers cheques and foreign currency. They offer no smoking and smoking areas, passenger insurance, hostess service and comfortable airline-style seats. Children under 6 are free. Children 6 - 12 are half price. Their office is in Bodrum. The phone number is: 90-252-316-4067. The fax number is: 90-252-313-0077.
Schedules and prices from Datca.
DIDYMA
Didyma is served by the Bodrum Ferryboat Association. They have an office in Didim (Didyma). Their phone number is 90-256-813-1479. The fax is 90-256-813-1479. Boats depart from Altinkum, just 4 km. from Didyma.
The Bodrum Ferryboat Association accepts Visa, MasterCard and Eurocard.
Schedules and prices from Didyma.
ISTANBUL
Karavan is one of the main ticketing agents for the ferry from Istanbul to Izmir. Their phone number is 90-212-247-5044. Their fax number is 90-212-241-5278.
They also have offices in the following cities where you can make reservations:
Cesme: 90-0232-712-7230
Izmir: 90-232-421-9572
Kusadasi: 90-256-612-5329
Marmaris: 90-252-412-0455
Fethiye: 90-252-612-2361
Antalya: 90-242-248-8280
Alanya: 90-242-511-1857
They also have a web site at http://www.com.tr/travel/karavan/index.htm.
Schedules and prices from Istanbul.
IZMIR
Karavan is one of the main ticketing agents for the ferries to Istanbul and Italy. Their phone number is 90-232-421-9572. Their fax number is 90-232-463-6472.
They also have offices in the following cities where you can make reservations:
Cesme: 90-0232-712-7230
Istanbul: 90-212-247-5044
Kusadasi: 90-256-612-5329
Marmaris: 90-252-412-0455
Fethiye: 90-252-612-2361
Antalya: 90-242-248-8280
Alanya: 90-242-511-1857
They also have a web site at http://www.com.tr/travel/karavan/index.htm.
Schedules and prices to Istanbul and Italy from Izmir.
KUSADASI
Kusadasi has two main ticketing agents for ferries to Greece, although, you may buy tickets from almost any local ticket agent. The two ticketing agents are: Azim Tour and Diana Travel Agency.
Azim Tour accepts Visa, MasterCard. Eurocard and American Express. They are located in the Grand Bazaar. Their phone number is 90-256-614-1553. Their fax number is 90-256-614-5479. Their e-mail address is: ugazez@turk.net. Children under 6 are free and children 6 - 12 are half price.
Diana Travel Agency is located on a side street close to the ferry docks. Their phone number is 90-256-614-3859. Their fax number is: 90-256-614-3170. They also have an Istanbul branch. Their phone number is: 90-212-247-3879.
Schedules and prices to Greece from Kusadasi.
MARMARIS
Bodrum Express Lines serves Marmaris to Bodrum. They accept Visa, MasterCard, and Eurocard, plus travelers cheques and foreign currency. They offer no smoking and smoking areas, passenger insurance, hostess service and comfortable airline-style seats. Children under 6 are free. Children 6 - 12 are half price. Their phone number in Bodrum is: 90-252-316-4067. The fax number is: 90-252-313-0077.
Schedules and prices from Marmaris.
TASUCU
Erturk is the ticketing agent from Tasucu to Cyprus. Their phone number is: 90-324-741-4325. The fax number is: 90-324-741-4033.
Schedules and prices from Tasucu.
Available Trips (in Turkey)
Istanbul-Izmir
Istanbul-Marmara
Istanbul-Black Sea
Available Trips (abroad)
Turkey-North Cyprus
Turkey-Italy
Buses
Hop-On Hop-Off at http://www.feztravel.com provides a travel option for independent travelers to get around western Turkey. You just hop on and hop off as you like and stay as long as you like. Fez staff know Turkey and provide information about how to get off the beaten path, and an accommodation booking service on board each bus. Buses depart daily in August and there are three departures quaranteed per week in June, July, september and October.
You can book by
Phone: 90-212-516-9024
Fax: 90-212-518-5085
E-mail: feztravel@fextravel.com to save $$!.
Local Buses are very easy to use and are usually comfortable. Ulusoy, Varan (at http://www.varan.com.tr/index.html), Kamil Koc and Pumukkale are generally considered to be the top bus companies in Turkey. Ulusoy will be the most expensive while Varan and Kamil Koc are a bit cheaper. Pamukkale is usually the cheapest of the group.
But different bus companies cover different parts of the country, and for certain destinations, such as Cappadocia, none of the four offer service and you'll have to use a local carrier.
For long distance travel, most people take overnight buses. As a rule of thumb, tickets usually cost between $1.50 and $2 per hour of travel.
All buses are now smoke-free (except for the driver!)
The Turkish Embassy in Washington DC has a page with phone numbers for Ulusoy and Varan offices in Europe and inside Turkey. It's at http://turkey.org/groupg/coach.htm
TIP: When the bus makes a stop at their special centers, you will have to pay a small fee to use the rest room. They are usually clean. Don't despair when you see the Oriental style rest rooms. Walk to the end and you'll find one or
two Western style toilets!
Below are some bus schedules for a few cities that will help you plan and budget your trip. Things do change so don't use these tables as exact. The exception is Varan, which offers departure times on their web site at
http://www.varan.com.tr/index.html. We also provide a brief description how to get from the bus station (otogar) to town.
Istanbul bus schedules with departure times and prices.
Bodrum bus schedules with departure times and prices.
Kusadasi bus schedules with departure times and prices.
Marmaris bus schedules with departure times and prices.
Soke bus schedules with departure times and prices.
Sea Buses (Istanbul)
Bakirkoy (212) 560 72 91
Bostanci (216) 362 04 44 (3 lines)
Kabatas (212) 249 15 58
Kadikoy (216) 336 88 19
Karakoy (212) 251 61 44
Kartal (212) 306 20 00
Yenikapi (212) 517 71 37
Yaloa (216) 812 04 99
Inner-city Bus Terminals
Ankara
(312) 310 47 47
Istanbul Esenier
(212) 658 00 36 (10 lines)
Istanbul Harem
(216) 333 37 63
Izmir
(232) 486 22 66
Major Bus Companies
Bostor Turizm
Istanbul (Taksim)
(212) 251 70 00
Ankara (Kizilay)
(312) 425 72 03
Pamukkale Turizm
Ankara (Terminal)
(312) 433 04 70-433 30 07
Istanbul (Taksim)
(212) 245 29 46-249 27 91
Istanbul (Kadikoy)
(216) 336 54 13
Istanbul (Esenler)
(212) 658 22 22 (10 lines)
Izmir (Terminal)
(232) 484 08 00
Ulusoy Turizm
Ankara (Sogutozu)
(312) 286 53 30
Ankara (Kizilay)
(312) 419 40 80
Istanbul (Kadikoy)
(216) 336 93 66 -345 93 04
Istanbul (Merter)
(212) 547 70 22-28
Izmir (Efes)
(232) 441 71 50
Izmir (Karsiyaka)
(232) 369 19 66
Varan Turizm
Ankara (Kizilay)
(312) 417 25 25
Ankara (Sogutozu)
(312) 287 12 11 (2 lines)
Istanbul (Taksim)
(212) 251 74 74 (8 lines)
Istanbul (Kadikoy)
(216) 337 29 65 -345 40 81
Istanbul (Bayrampasa)
(212) 658 02 70
Izmir (Efes)
(232) 489 19 17 (3 lines)
Izmir (Karsiyaka)
(232) 381 69 19
Car Rental Offices
AVIS
Istanbul
Kurucesme
Tel: (212) 257 76 70
(10 lines)
Fax: (212) 257 56 32
Ataturk Airport Domestic Terminal
Tel: (212) 573 14 52-573 38 70
Taturk Airport International Terminal
Tel: (212) 663 06 46- 47
Beyazit
Tel: (212) 516 61 09-10
Hilton Hotel
Tel: (212) 241 78 96-241 29 17
Kadikoy
Tel: (216) 355 36 65
Ankara
Kavaklidere
Tel: (312) 467 23 13
Fax: (312) 467 57 03
Esenboga Airport Domestic Terminal
Tel: (312) 398 03 15-398 00 00 (Ext: 1570)
Izmir
Adnan Menderes Airport
Tel: (232) 274 21 74
Fax: (232) 274 21 72
Alsancak
Tel: (232) 441 44 17 -18
Fax: (232) 441 44 20
Hilton Hotel
Tel: (232) 441 60 16
Karsiyaka
Tel: (232) 381 63 73
Antalya
Antalya Airport
Tel: (242) 330 30 73 - 330 30 08
Downtown Office
Tel: (242) 241 66 930
242 56 42
Fax: (242) 241 94 83
Budget
Istanbul
Ataturk Airport
Tel: (212) 663 08 58
Downtown Office
Tel: (212) 253 92 00 - 253 96 53
Fax: (212) 256 26 11
Ankara
Downtown Office
Tel: (312) 417 59 52
Fax: (312) 425 96 08
Esenboga Airport
Tel: (312) 398 03 72-
398 0 00 (Ext: 1730)
Izmir
Adnan Menderes Airport
Tel: (232) 251 30 86
Downtown Office
Tel: (242) 243 30 06
(3 lines)
Fax: (242) 242 50 46
Ekin-Hertz
Istanbul
Downtown Office
Tel: (212) 234 43 00
(5 lines)
Fax: (212) 232 92 60
Ankara
Esenboga Airport
Tel: (312) 398 05 85
Izmir
Adnan Menderes Airport
Tel: (232) 274 21 93
Adana
Airport
Tel: (322) 436 75 68
Antalya
Airport
Tel: (242) 330 30 23
EUROPCAR
Istanbul
Taksim
Tel: (212) 254 77 99 - 253 58 73
Fax: (212) 255 59 28
Airport
Tel: (212) 663 07 46 -47
Ankara
Downtown Office
Tel: (312) 416 36 77
Airport
Tel: (312) 398 05 03- 398 00 00 (Ext: 1740)
Fax: (312) 417 84 45
Izmir
Downtown Office
Tel: (232) 441 51 41- 441 55 21
Fax: (232) 483 00 31
Airport
Tel: (232) 30 74
Antalya
Downtown Office
Tel: (242) 241 88 79
Fax: (31) 248 35 20
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Before going to Turkey, visit your doctor and ask for a prescription for Ciprofloxacin, 500mg tablets. It is an excellent general antibiotic, useful for treating many ailments, including Montezuma's Revenge. For whatever reasons: change of diet, overeating, too much sun, poor hygiene, etc., fully half of the people on our bus were sick at some point during the trip. So.... be prepared!The reason I took a picture of this toilet is... it was the only CLEAN Asian style toilet I saw in our entire trip, and it actually had a roll of toilet paper beside it — how unusual!!! Oh, and don't forget to have change with you, because they charge you to use public toilets!Ladies, you may want to make sure you have your own stash of toilet paper in your purse, and some Handi-Wipes. Love those Turkish toilets.... Us guys do have an advantage at times!
It is a lot cheaper to buy your film before going to Turkey. Yes, film is readily available in Turkey, but at twice the price (we're from Canada)! Leave a Comment
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