Forum: Turkey

Edirne is on the Greek and Bulgarian border with a lot of mosques and a really interesting Medical Museum. In the Middle Ages, when Europe was chaining up the mentally ill or burning them as witches, Turkey treated them with music--and Turkish...

I am finally dealing with my photos and I now have a website--nothing gradiose, just a free website. Anyhow, my photos from the Cappadocia leg of my Turkey trip in 2011 are finally up. You can find them here: ...

Hi everyone! Me and some friends plan to visit Turkey later this year. Now we are trying to get some reliable info regarding good travel agencies or tour operators in Turkey who can help us out i litte bit with arranging some tours and also...

I left the US on the evenıng of August 5th and arrıved ın Turkey on August 6th after the usual sleepless overnıght flıght across the Atlantıc. Nothıng new there. On the 6th my home exchangers were supposed to meet me at Ataturk Aırport,...

Planning to go to Turkey end of Sept. I am trying to find the best trip and the best tour company to have make the arrangements. Ideas, recommendation wanted.

first I visit Antalya in May. Flowers flowers flower everywhere, holiday atmoshere, I stayed 5 years here and still I have things which are new for me. Shortly I can say that you should see all these by yourself dailytourantalya.net Not only sea...

OK, it looks like this deal is firm except for the fact that the Turkish people have to get visas to come to the US. Yes, I know it will be hot. No, I have not been to Turkey before. I am so excited about this home exchange as Turkey has been...

We urgently want a guide to help us see Istanbul during a short break beginning 2nd March 08. We are only in the city for 4 days and would like a guide for perhaps 2 days. Would suite a student who wants to practice his English and maybe maybe...

Hello Has anyone used a company called "Samyeli Travel " while travelling in Turkey. We are looking at joining one of the extended tours they offer early next year however would like to hear anyone's opinion/experience of the company before...

I will be arriving by cruise ship and want to visit Ephesus and the home of the Virgin Mary. What is the best way to do this without costing an arm or leg. Can I negotiate with a Taxi driver at the port, rent a car and go on own or make...

Hi All, Just posted a number of travel photos from a recent trip to Turkey, including Istanbul, Van, Dogubayazit, Nemrut, Cappadocia, Termessos, Kekova, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Kuthaya, and a number of other places. A small sample is linked here: ...

Hello everybody, Let's share our experiences about Istanbul here.

We also stayed at the Apricot Hotel, in spring, 2006. It really is a little gem, and it couldn't be any better located in the heart of the old city. We had a room with a perfect view of the Blue Mosque, day and night, and every morning we'd awaken...

We would like to do the whole thing ourselves to save $$ but were wondering if it would be too difficult. We would like to hear from anyone that has been to Gallipoli on April 25 In past years that can offer us some advice. We would like to have...

I know the below is long, but it had to be thorough. Would like to know what the community thinks of our tentative plan to Turkey so far? 18 SEP : Arrival to Istanbul. You will take the evening flight to Izmir. We will meet you at the airport...

The visa fee for Turkey is now dropped to 20 Usd from 100 usd. Visa can be received at all entry ports within Turkey or through Turkish consulates. this is only for US citizens. Nejat Ä°ncedogan nincedogan@yahoo.com

Hello everyone! I'm interested in visiting some friends in Bodrum. I live in Alexandroupoli(Greece), which is right next to Turkey's borders with Greece and i want to go there by car. I have never been to Turkey before so i dont know anything...

I will be traveling to Turkey in a few weeks and I am wondering which is the cheapest way to call back to the states. I know they have phone cards but only up to 60 units--how long does that last? Thanks for your help

Hi every body i am new to this forum ,My name is Rabica from london . Just found this site and thought it might be useful to chat to people who are trying to accomplish the same as me!

Has anyone visited Istanbul? Am interested in any customs we should be aware of..ie. dress code for women. Can men wear shorts?

If you are planning to go Turkey make sure you see:Istanbul...Topkapi Palace,The Dolmabahce Palace, The Blue Mosque,Hagia Sophia,Roman Hippodrome,Roman Underground Cistern,Church-museum Saint Savior in Chora,Archeological Museum,Soliman...

Has anyone taken any tours in this city that they especially liked. Such as a good driver, good tour guide able to seee most of the high lites. :confused: :confused: :confused: :confused: :confused:

are there any poisonous snakes / spiders / scorpions / other nasty creatures in turkey? i expect to be doing a lot of walking around gallipoli and cappadoccia in summer. as an aussie i'm familiar with poisonous snakes and spiders, but i would still...