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 A flowerbus... by Maria_75
Be prepared for plenty of stops on the long distance buses. It almost seems like there is a 15-30 min stop every hour... It can be very irritating on overnight buses, when you want to sleep.
A little sidestep:
One time we took an overnight bus someone had put a rose on our seat when we got back inside after the first stop. We got quite curious and tried to find out who it was, but we had no clue. The same happened at the next stop, and still we didn't know who it was.
At every stop we were spying at the bus and the other people, and when we got inside again there was a new flower lying on our seat, but we never found out who it was. The flowers kept us entertained the whole night, and it was the funniest bustrip we had in Turkey.
And thanks to all the stops we had plenty of nice flowers by the time we got to our destination... ;) Leave a Comment
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 Local bus by hopang
Most buses pass through the heart of the city and the best alternative is bus no: 105. The bus will stop at the busy bus stops near Ataturk Cadessi and Kaleici Old Town. Other alternative buses using different routes and taking longer time to reach the city are buses no: 103 and 182. Leave a Comment Theme: Bus
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Boat tour is a very popular tourist attraction in Antalya. They are operated by several boat operators usually using old fishing boats. The cruise will take a visitor around both sides of the harbour. An hour cruise costs between ten and twenty Turkish lira. Don't forget to bargain for the lowest possible fare!
Boat tour is highly recommended to anyone who visits Antalya! Lots of beautiful picturesque sceneries at and around the harbour are guaranteed especially the irregular rock formation near the coast! You may view more lovely photos of the boat tour at our Turkey travelogues. Leave a Comment Theme: Ship/Boat
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Take a day trip from Antalya to Alanya by bus from Antalya bus station. The bus terminal (Otogar) at Antalya looks very impressive from outside as well as inside. There are several shops and restaurants in the terminal. You may purchase your bus tickets at the terminal on the day of your travel from Antalya to Alanya. It costs just 14.00 Turkish lira one way which also includes refreshment, coffee or tea on board.
Regular buses ply between these two cities during the day usually at one hour intervals from early in the morning untill 10.00 p.m. at night. Please enquire from the terminal the time the last bus departs Alanya for Antalya if you are taking a day trip. You do not want to end up by taking a taxi back to Antalya! Leave a Comment Theme: Bus
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Take a boat cruise along Bosphorus Strait, Istanbul's most famous waterway - a wonderful way to relax and take in fresh air to escape the chaos of the city!
There are several operators to choose from. Please enquire from the various operators available at Eminonu jetty where the boats depart especially its fares and the number of stops along the way! The boat usually makes approximately six stops alternately at European and Asian sides of the strait and its last stop near the Black Sea is at Anadolu Kavagi where it stops for a couple of hours. A round trip takes approximately six hours.
Bosphorus Strait connects the Black Sea with the Sea of Marmara. It is a winding strait that separates Asia with Europe and is the narrowest strait in the world. It is also known as Istanbul Strait and is one of the most important waterways in the world. Bosphorus Strait is approximately 30 kilometer long from the Sea of Marmara in the south to the Black Sea in the north. Its width varies between 700 meters, its nearest point and 3.5 kilometers, its widest point. Its depth varies between 30 meters near the shore and 120 meters in the middle of the strait.
Magnificent sceneries along both European and Asian sides of the strait are guaranteed such as the beauty and elegance of the old castles and palaces, ancient ruins, fishing villages, green hills, mosques, modern hotels and apartments, other high rise buildings, villas and bungalows and not to forget two magnificent bridges connecting Europe and Asia known as the Bosphorus Bridge and the Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge, each of them approximately one kilometer long.
Please flip through our photos above to see the lovely views along the Bosphorus Strait! Leave a Comment Theme: Ship/Boat
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 Bus in Turkey by deecat
The only Train that I would consider in Turkey would be the overnight express train between Ankara and Istanbul called the Ankara Ekspresi or the Anadolu Ekspresi). They are not expensive [plus you save on a hotel fee], and a friend of mine had great fun on it. Trains otherwise are not very fast and cost about the same as a bus. The TCDD operate all trains.
Taxis: In town, a taxi is cheap, and the fares are regulated. They are easy to find. For long journeys, however, drivers can charge more than the meter reads. So negotiate the fare in advance.
The most unusual transportation in Turkey is called Dolmus for routes that buses don't take. The word actually means "To Fill"; thus, the dolumus leaves when it is full! They are usually a minibus, a jeep, or a van so they fill quickly. A bonus is that they will drop you off along the route. Leave a Comment Theme: Other
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 One of the large ferries by Maria_75
You can also take a daytrip to some of the greek islands, there are daily connections from many cities. From the islands you can catch a ferry to plenty of other greek islands. The ferries are nice and not too expencive. Sometimes you can choose between a fast boat (normally hydrofoil), or a slower and cheaper boat. The distances are not so large so I would recommend the slower and cheaper boats if you're not in a hurry. This way you can enjoy the sights and the seatrip, but also save a bit money.
If you are norwegian, like me, you might be quite surprised to see many of the signs on the ferries written in norwegian. This is because many of them have been used in Norway, before they have been sold to Greece or Turkey. Leave a Comment Theme: Ship/Boat
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 Dolmus by Maria_75
In the front of the dolmus is written where it's heading, and how much it costs. When you board, find an available spot and pass the money to the driver via the other passengers. It might seem a bit scary to just hand your money to complete strangers, but this is the normal prosedure and everybody does it, so don't be afraid. The dolmus is cheaper than both taxi and the public bus. Leave a Comment Theme: Bus
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 Istabul driving by deecat
Car rentals in Turkey are very expensive [much more expensive than in Britain or the USA].
Secondly, driving in Turkey is a little too dangerous. . Even though Turkish roads are good, the traffic is light, & gasoline is cheaper than Europe, [According to statistics for road accidents & death in Turkey], Turkish drivers do not fare too well. Friends (American & British) who have tried driving in Turkey reported that they could not relax behind the wheel & it caused "tension" with their fellow travelers.
They had "near-miss" incidents because as they were climbing a hill (which should NOT be a place for passing cars), they were confronted by not 1 but 2 cars coming straight for them!
The other problem is the number of sheep, cows, donkeys, camels & dogs on the roads. Be very aware in the early mornings & early evenings. One chap from England told me that at night, he was nearly blinded by Turkish drivers who kept flicking the brights in his eyes.
Driving in Istanbul is quite an experience. I've never heard so many horns blowing (except perhaps in New York City). Our bus driver told us that the Turks use their horns to communicate to friends so it's not always out of impatience or anger!
Perhaps the most exasperating annoyance is the lack of street signs, which adds to ones ability to navigate with ease. Also parking is almost non-existent. I saw [out of the bus window] many car wheels that had been clamped for illegal parking.
I personally remember as a passenger on a bus, that the tunnels were the darkest I had ever seen, even with the lights on.
If all these warnings are not convincing, make sure that you have your driver's license & an International Driving Permit. If you are involved in an accident, [and statistics say it is quite possible], you MUST REPORT IT AT ONCE TO THE LOCAL POLICE Leave a Comment Theme: Car/Motor Home
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 Lunch on the Bosphorus by deecat
Today, people love it for its beauty, the seafood it provides, and access to the glorious city of Istabul.
Some people like to take a cruise on the Bosphorus and eat aboard. Jayne and I choice to view the beautiful water from shore as we ate a delightful Turkish lunch. We are overlooking the Golden Horn and the Asian sie of Istabul. (See photo of Jayne).
I don't have a photo that I took, but I've seen the Bosphorus at night, and it is incredibly beuatiful. How romantic it would be to take a night cruise. Leave a Comment Theme: Ship/Boat
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