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Edirne and long distance buses out of Istanbul

by ratfink84 26 May 2012

I've noticed many long distance bus company stores such as kamilkoç, e.t.c. Should I buy tickets out of those offices? Are those buses…
Western Balkans Adventure 2012 Part II

by KathrynWat 21 May 2012

After exploring the castle at Berat and shopping at a local antique store for old coins we set out again for the return journey to Vlore…
RE: Two last-minute questions: SIM and Iznik

by kunmingirl 04 April 2012

great idea of visiting the tile foundation; i was wondering if it's worthwhile - now it's on the list. i will of course write a trip report…
RE: Two last-minute questions: SIM and Iznik

by perryale 02 April 2012

Make sure you walk along the lake to the Iznik Foundation workshop - I didn't book ahead, just turned up and was allowed to wander around…
RE: Two last-minute questions: SIM and Iznik

by kunmingirl 01 April 2012

thanks for the helpful info. i will want to be able to use my phone for internal calls since we will need to rendezvous with various…
Re: Two last-minute questions: SIM and Iznik

by havachatkiwi 30 March 2012

They will want your passport for the purcase of a SIM cart. Last week Turkcell told me that the SIM card would cut off in 2 weeks time…
Two last-minute questions: SIM and Iznik

by kunmingirl 30 March 2012

We'll be in Istanbul in a week, thanks to all who've helped me plan this trip! Two questions remain open: From what I've read, we can…
RE: Is Izmik a doable day trip from Istanbul?

by resmen 26 March 2012

Catch the 0730 ferry from Yenikapi pier in Istanbul to Bursa spend the day there (lots of historical places as it was the 1st capital…
Re: Turkey for a week!

by Zoilos 26 March 2012

As the others have said don't be too ambitious. As for Troy, I would say it is a must see but not in your timescale. Like anyother classic…
Re: Is Izmik a doable day trip from Istanbul?

by jhattam 23 March 2012

If your time is limited, you can definitely see all the sights of İznik in one day (though I'd recommend taking the first ferry in the…
Is Izmik a doable day trip from Istanbul?

by ratfink84 22 March 2012

I am an art history student studying in Istanbul. I was wondering if Iznik would make a doable day trip from Istanbul or if it would be…
Re: advice on bursa

by meczko 04 March 2012

In September 2010 I stayed a few nights in Bursa in Hotel Güneş on Inebey Caddesı, in a nice bazaar neighbourhood a few steps uphill from…
RE: advice on bursa

by resmen 02 March 2012

From Istanbul there is a 0730 ferry which leaves Yenikapi dock that goes to Bursa. This is the quickest way of getting there. Day 1 you…
RE: 3 weeks split between Italy and Turkey - how many days?

by clementis_fur_cap 25 February 2012

Yes, Turkey Travel Planner is quite a reputable site. So I couldn't be more surprised to see them suggest such a tremendously rushed itinera…
RE: Turkish Towns

by micvan 27 December 2011

We enjoyed Afyon, a bit off the beaten track. Spent a dusty afternoon with some Italian gals, tracking the Phrygians. Not sign marked…
RE: Turkish Towns

by Raki_Man 27 December 2011

DONT use the kaynarca website in Iznik- its blocked by my computer as full of viruses. been like that for a couple of years Iznik itself…
Re: Turkish Towns

by jhattam 27 December 2011

İznik is great. You might also enjoy Edirne and/or Bursa -- both big-ish cities, but they get few Western tourists and have lots to offer…
RE: Turkish Towns

by perryale 27 December 2011

I spent 3 or 4 days in Iznik this year and loved it. A small, quaint town with a few interesting buildings and a long history. Also famous…
RE: Istanbul - Cappadocia - Pamukkale

by bristolnewbie 09 December 2011

There aren`t many interesting places within a day trip distance from Istanbul. Perhaps ypou could go to Bursa or Iznik or Edirne, but…
RE: New Years Eve Cruise and Iznik Question

by maenad 01 December 2011

For some reason there are no (or at least none that I've seen) local tours to iznik - possibly because it's quite conservative so turks…
RE: 3 days in Istanbul - Photography tips

by Puggle 30 November 2011

I agree that there are many photo opportunities everywhere in Istanbul - some of my favourite shots from when I was there include the…
RE: New Years Eve Cruise and Iznik Question

by conetop 30 November 2011

The town of Iznik is quite small, easy to get to from the metropolis and you could well do without any travel agent to explore it. LP…
New Years Eve Cruise and Iznik Question

by dnepro12 29 November 2011

My wife and I are interested in doing a New Years Eve cruise on the Bosphorous. There are several providers. Can anyone here recommend…
RE: Overnight trip from Istanbul to Iznik and Bursa

by thepegasusleague 27 October 2011

There are minibuses to Bursa from Iznik--as with most things in Turkey, ask anyone in town and they will direct you. If you're into old…
RE: Agean Trip in 7 days

by neckervd 19 October 2011

I suppose you know Turkey very well and have already visited all the much more interesting places (than those you intend to visit) that…