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Tell me, please, is it worth flying to Istanbul? Is there anything to see in Alanya? (attractions), and in Antalya?
What malls can you go to? markets, bazaars?
from whom "on the street" you can buy excursions?
When you arrive at the airport, will there be time to go to the Dutik? Can you pay by card there?
What malls can you go to? markets, bazaars?
from whom "on the street" you can buy excursions?
When you arrive at the airport, will there be time to go to the Dutik? Can you pay by card there?
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There is time for duty, you can pay by card. You need to fly to Istanbul separately, you won’t be able to see everything in a week. The excursion from the hotel is all on the run. Of course, the sights in Antalya and Alanya cannot be compared with Istanbul. There are many shops everywhere, I recommend: "Mavi", "Loft", "Coliseon", "LC Waikiki", "Rodi", "ElKi" - all Turkish brands.
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answered 12 years ago
I agree that it makes no sense to fly on an excursion to Istanbul from the Antalya coast, for this it is better to take a separate tour and at the same time it is better to do shopping there, and not in the resort area of the Antalya coast. Yes, and flying from Alanya is a lot of time to spend only on the road: 2-4 hours to Antalya (if there is no local airport closer) + registration and flight. 300 km) attractions, etc. If you need shopping, then it is better to go to Istanbul and at the same time enjoy the beauty of Istanbul itself.
Regarding payments by card in duty: my parents are citizens of Russia and my mother always pays in duty with her card and claims that the ruble card is withdrawn at the rate of the central bank, and this, as far as I understand, is more profitable than buying dollars-euro for rubles. On this issue and the conditions for servicing the card abroad, you can consult the nearest branch of your bank, since the card is different and there may be various pitfalls, for example, a commission for a cashless payment. As for withdrawing cash from foreign ATMs, it’s for sure that the commission can be exorbitant. In general, it is better to consult.
Regarding payments by card in duty: my parents are citizens of Russia and my mother always pays in duty with her card and claims that the ruble card is withdrawn at the rate of the central bank, and this, as far as I understand, is more profitable than buying dollars-euro for rubles. On this issue and the conditions for servicing the card abroad, you can consult the nearest branch of your bank, since the card is different and there may be various pitfalls, for example, a commission for a cashless payment. As for withdrawing cash from foreign ATMs, it’s for sure that the commission can be exorbitant. In general, it is better to consult.
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answered 12 years ago
In Antalya, I recommend a wonderful archaeological museum (15 lira entrance ticket and you can take an electronic guide for 10 lira). A very interesting exposition. The museum has a cafe and a souvenir shop. you can carefully rent a cycle rickshaw. Everywhere the ponds of the lake are beautiful. From the museum not far on the tram the Old City. they are issued at tourist information centers - they are there on every corner). Near Gulluk shopping street - the farther from the port, the cheaper everything is, including food. Kebab in the port - 15 lira - walk three blocks - 6 lira. roam if interested.
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answered 12 years ago
where do you exchange dollars for lira? and is it necessary?
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answered 12 years ago
We changed the rate at the hotel in May, it was $10-15 lira (then we walked around the village in banks and the post office had a rate of $10-17 lira). So if you have enough money, you can not change it. My wife and I are economical people (we have in Ukraine, you can’t roam, the income is not big, but the expenses, wow! There are three kids, so we, like the Fritz, count every penny) we try to relax in the economy version. , on tickets to museums, and even when buying souvenirs. If money is not a problem, well then, yes, a credit card is the best option (I don’t start it, it’s a painfully tricky thing. But you won’t exceed your expenses if the money is only in cash). in shops for the Turks, everything is cheaper there than in tourist areas. Prices are in lira, but you can pay in dollars or euros - they take it at the rate, though they give change in lira.
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answered 12 years ago
I also save money, but what about the exchange rate at the airport? usually not very profitable. I have a credit card :) I spend as much on it as I can return within a month, so as not to get % :)
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answered 12 years ago