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How much to take with you to Istanbul?
Tell me, how much money should I take with me? I understand. stupid question, everyone has their own needs. I am flying with my daughter (9 years old) from May 1 to May 9. The hotel has already been paid (center). I haven't been to Istanbul so I don't know the prices. I would like to see the city, mosques, parks, the Bosphorus without restaurants and frills. Tell me, about the cost of excursions, meals, entrance to mosques, parks, etc. And how much does an excursion to Pamukalle cost and how long does it take to go?
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Hello. Istanbul prices are almost no different from European cities. Unlike the rest of Turkey, it is almost not customary to bargain there. There are free days in museums. There are quite decent cheap cafes. So, three hundred dollars may be enough, and three thousand may not be enough.
For Pamukalle. For my taste, you don't have to go. Far, long expensive. And then the springs dried up there 15 years ago. So that you have to splash in the common pool with aunts in veils and German old women.
Take your daughter to Troy. It's closer and more informative. There is a horse there. A remake, of course, but in "life size."
For Pamukalle. For my taste, you don't have to go. Far, long expensive. And then the springs dried up there 15 years ago. So that you have to splash in the common pool with aunts in veils and German old women.
Take your daughter to Troy. It's closer and more informative. There is a horse there. A remake, of course, but in "life size."
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answered 9 years ago
Thanks for the answer. Is it worth going to Vialand Aquapark at the beginning of May or will it still be cold?
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answered 9 years ago
As for the water park, decide for yourself. My kids are cold hardy. I'm sitting in a jacket, and they are splashing. It will be cold in early May. And the wind on the tops of the hills.
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answered 9 years ago
dizmar2, hello! Eight days in Istanbul is what you need for a full inspection of the main attractions. From my experience 70-80USD per day should be enough. You should visit Pamukkale, but it will take you at least three days, you will go crazy on the bus (about 10 hours drive, 650 km), and it will be cool to swim on the travertines. What sources have dried up there, as the highly experienced Kolia_oro writes. egor, I don’t know, but the filling of lakes and pools occurs naturally - mineralized water flows from the mountains all the time. The trip to Troy will also take three days, although the road will be less tiring if you go along the European part to Eceabat, then by ferry across the Dardanelles, you settle in one of the hotels in Canakkale, which are seven or eight at a distance of 300m from the pier (on Booking you can see), we always stayed at the Helen Otel. At the reception you will be explained how to get to Troy - about 40 km. There is also a horse in Canakkale itself, which I liked more than in Troy, and there are a lot of interesting things in the city itself, so I hope Kolia_oro recommend this trip. egor sorry for plagiarism. I recommend to go on your own, without excursions - cheaper, faster, more interesting. Good luck!!!
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answered 9 years ago
In Istanbul, you can dine for 20 liras for two (local Lokanta) and for 100 (in Sultanahmet restaurants). The entrance to the Topkapi Palace and the Harem cost (in 2013) 25+15 lire, to Hagia Sophia 20 lire, to the Galata Tower (good panorama and beautiful photos) 20 lire, to Iberotan Saray (underground reservoir) 15 lire, to the panorama of Pier -Loti 10 lira, to the Kariye Museum 15 lira. I don’t remember in Dolmabahce, but also about 25-30 liras. By the way, in almost all museums for children there are discounts or even free of charge. Check the lira rate on the Internet before leaving - today it is about 25 rubles. I advise you to take a boat trip along the Bosphorus. It also costs about 20-25 lire. You can go straight to the pier, or you can go to any street agency - then a car will come to your hotel and take you to the pier. Instead of the Aquapark, I advise you to visit the Aquarium in the Flora area. Beautiful...
Pammukale and Troy would not try to cram into a week. It is better to take a leisurely walk and see Istanbul.
It took us about 600-700 dollars for 5 days for 2 + 2 (10 and 2 years) (excluding the hotel). We did not save much, but we did not show off ...)))
Pammukale and Troy would not try to cram into a week. It is better to take a leisurely walk and see Istanbul.
It took us about 600-700 dollars for 5 days for 2 + 2 (10 and 2 years) (excluding the hotel). We did not save much, but we did not show off ...)))
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