Turkey Travel Answers

I was stationed in Turkey years ago... I'm sure it has changed considerably since then. What is the purpose of your trip? What parts do you plan on visiting?

How are you going to travel as that will make a huge difference to considerations. Are you using public transport or hiring a vehicle? Yes there are theme type parks, particularly water ones. July is also likely to be very very hot and your children may like to spend time at the beaches which can range from very busy to semi isolated depending on the location. What interests do you have - history? or do you just want a relaxing do nothing type of holiday.

Hi, as you are 8 people i would suggest a one week cruise on traditionnal gulet. The kids usually enjoy it much...fishing with the captain, swimming etc... I have contact with 8 persons boat, if you are interested i can give you some adresses. Have a good travel

Hi Thanks a lot for the suggestion. pls do send me the contacts. we wont be able to doa week's cruise as we will only be left with 7 days to see the rest of Turkey. Thanks again!

Hi we will be hiring vehicles as much as possible. if there are big distances to be covered, we can opt for trains and buses or flights if its too far. what iam looking at is a bit of history, shopping and fun for kids. I am thinking about 4 days in Istanbul and the rest to be decided. Thanks a lot!

Hi A trip which is for kids and adults, history, sighseeing, shopping and fun for kids..I am thinking abt 4 days in Istanbul, the rest needs to be finalised. Thanks a lot!

Yes, it would be too short as it would be difficult in july too find few days cruises. Have a good travel!

Have a look at this site turkeytravelplanner.com which has some excellent advice. One of your stops could be Kusadasi (or Selcuk) where you could mix things up with a visit to Ephesus, Priene and then the Zeus cave for some cold water swimming, some time on one of the main busy beaches, a visit to the more isolated Dilek National Park for swimming and water play, a stop at Camlick for the Train museum where the kids can climb all over the engines, some time at either of the two themed Water parks, out to Dergimen for a visit to the animal farm and a meal. Another stop could be Antalya where most of the hotels out at Lara Beach have huge themed water parks attached and within a short drive there are places such as Aspendos etc. I cannot emphasis too much how hot it will be though at the historical sites - ensure you have plenty of water for hydration for the children. People underestimate the effect of reflection from the white marble.

hello, keep to kids happy..... Below some links for Istanbul An aquarium ( by tram) http://www.turkuazoo.com/en/ A zoo (Asian side , far away, need private car or public transport.) http://www.farukyalcinzoo.com/ outlet shopping + kids play area http://www.viaport.com.tr/ (close to Sabiha Gokcen Airport, need private car or public transport, they also have free shuttles from Bostanci and Atasehir at Asian side) Mick mouse music fest et.c (easy to reach via metrobus) http://www.trumpistanbul.com.tr/avm/ Toy Museum (Asian side, public transport) istanbuloyuncakmuzesi.com/en... all the best

if u need more info about Istanbul i do my best. And another question for u. What kind of holiday do u like? Do u like going to swim directly at hot areas like mediterrean cost or milder areas or colder waters? Or u do not care swimming and u want meet people, natura and be part of locals? Do u like green areas like Rize, Trabzon, Kaz Mountains or where old type of houses , like Safranbolu or Cumalikizik village in Bursa? et.c. all the best

Hei Thanks a lot for the rpely.. this is what iam looking at..unless you can give me some suggestions? tnanks again! DAY 1 (4th July) :- Arrive in Istanbul, transfer to hotel Please advise on good/cheap hotels in Istanbul • grand bazaar • Egyptian (Spice) Bazaar • DAY 2 (5th July):- ISTANBUL CITY TOUR • Blue mosque • Topkapi Palace • Eminönü to visit the Rüstem Pasha Mosque, • st (Hagia)Sophia (ayasofya) • Byzantine hippodrome • Basilica Cistern (Yerebatan Sarnıçı • Kariye Museum, built as the Church of the Holy Savior in Chora and noted for its splendid 13th-century Byzantine mosaics. DAY 3 (6th July):- BOSPHPRUS CRUISE We start our explorations with a tour of sumptuousDolmabahçe Palace, home to the Ottoman sultan and imperial family for decades, and the place wherePresident Kemal Atatürk died in 1938. We then board a ferryboat and take a leisurelyBosphorus Cruise from northward to the village ofSarıyer DAY 4 (7th July):- Take night bus to Ankara OR drive to Ankara – to get cost of hiring a van with driver Spend the day shopping, Forum etc DAY 5 (8th July):- Ankara DAY 6 (9th July):- Drive to Cappadocia ( how? Bus? Rented van with driver?) Hotels:- DAY 7 (10th July):- Drive to Cappadocia : Spend day in Cappadocia DAY 8 (11th July):- Drive ( or fly???) to Izmer :- DAY 9 (12th July):- Ephesus Tour :- DAY 10 (13th July):- Pamukkale Tour :- DAY 11 (14th July):- Yet to decide Day 12 (15th July:- Fly back to Istanbul Istanbul Day 13 (16th July) Istanbul Day 14 (17th July) Fly back

Maybe u arrange a private tour. Maybe even cheaper??? I have sent u an e-mail. Maybe u ask them just to get an idea.. good luck