Trabzon Ili Travel Forum

I'm looking for the best way to get from Trabzon to somewhere that I can get on the train to Istanbul. Some people recommend going from Trabzon to Kars and getting the train there. But Kars is east of Trabzon, the exact opposite direction from Istanbul. Why would people go to Kars to get the train? It looks like Sivas would be a better connection point! Wouldn't it make more sense to go Trabzon-Sivas-Istanbul, not Trabzon-Kars-Istanbul?

We will be traveling to Trabzon by bus from Georgia and are seeking clean budget accommodations for 3. A small guest house would be great. Any recommendations?

What is the best way to get around and see the sights? Can you get around sufficiently by bus. Any suggestions for local driver/guide?

Hi everyone!
We will spend 3 nights in August in Trabzon area and will have a car.
Apart from Sumela monastery what other day trips can we make?
Are there marked hiking trails in the area? Any suggestions for lodging?
We would prefer small rural pensions but how can we find them and negotiate?
I do not expect many people to speak English there.

Trabzon a good place to buy external hardrive? Where?

I need to buy a good quallity, durable, affordable external hardrive for my laptop. My laptop hardrive is full, and I need a place to upload a few thousand 10megapixal photos? A hardrive range of at least 50GB is required. My question is where in Trabzon should I go to buy this piece of equipment, also how much does it cost in Turkey, and is Turkey a good place to buy such a device? Please note, my next destinations are Georgia, Latvia, Estonia, and Finland (in that order). If you know for a fact that one of the precedding countries is better (in terms of price vs. quality) for electronics shopping, please let me know, and I'll wait a few weeks longer. Otherwise please let me know where in Trabzon to do my shopping.

Thanks

Best of Northeastern Turkish cuisine

I am going on a 3 week Northeastern Turkish trip, focusing on natural scenery, and authentic local food. I would like to know the regional specialties, or foods in season (in June) for the following provinces:

Van
Agri
Igdir
Kars
Ardahan
Artvin
Rize
Trabazon

I have already done some research, but I am unsure if any of the following foods are relevant to these areas, please let me know what you think of my list? Thanks

Mısır Ekmeği, Pide, Lavaş, Tandır bread, Bazlama. Menemen, (beyaz peynir, tulum peynir, Otlu peynir, kaşar, Kurut and keş, süzme yoğurt Çökelek),

Simit, Mahlab, Mahlepi, Pogaca, "Corek", "Kandil simidi", "Ka'kat" and Ma'amoul, Kashkak, Mantı with yogurt (especially from Kayseri) and Gözleme, şakşuka,

Patlıcan kebabs, , patlıcan salatası, patlıcan dolma, patlıcan reçeli,

hünkâr beğendi, imam bayildi, Bademli Tavuk, Laz böreği, Katmer, Lahmacun,

Perde pilavı, Hamsili pilav, Acem pilavi,

Mercimek köfte, Mücver, Çılbır, Ispanaklı yumurta, Kaygana,

Mezes: * Acılı ezme * Acuka * Barbunya * Borani * Cacık * Çerkez tavuğu * Çoban salatası * Deniz Börülcesi * Fasulye pilaki * Gavurdağı salatasi * Hardalotu * Haydari * İçli köfte * Kısır * Muammara * Piyaz * Semizotu salatasi * Şakşuka * Köpoğlu * Taramasalata * Ahtapot,

zeytinyağlı dolma, Fıstıklı kebap , Yayla Corbasi,

Kadayif, Kunefe, Kanafeh, muhallebi, sütlaç, keşkül, kazandibi tavuk göğsü, yaz helvası, tahin helvasi, Revani, şekerpare, kalburabasma, dilber dudağı, vezir parmağı, hanım göbeği, kemalpaşa, tulumba, zerde, höşmerim, paluze, irmik tatlısı, peltesi, tatlisi, acıbadem kurabiyesi, cevizli kurabiye ay çöreği, ezmesi, Bülbül yuvası, Sütlü Nuriye, Keşkül, fıstık sarma, Çatal, Cezerye, Tavuk göğsü, "sütlac", "kazandibi",

Miroloto, Bakla Çorbas Pastirma, Sucukı, Asure, Shalgum, Sahlep, şerbet,

Best Turkish prepay SIM provider?

Which Turkish prepay SIM provider works best for a 3 week trip to NE Turkey? Avea? Vodaphone? or Turkcell? I am only interested in LOCAL SMS (to other Turkish mobiles), and the occasional call (only to Turkish numbers). I don't need roaming, or international calling services? Which provider has lower rates, no setup fee, or is most common?

Thanks

Where in Mersin can I rent a car cheap

hello. I've read what there are ferry from Istambul to Trabzon, do you now the name of the company or where can i find out??
Thank so much..!!!

Hello mr. Mark,

Today, on 7/21/2008 I contacted Akpınar Motel on 00904626566358 to reserve a room, but I surprised when they told me one room will cost me more than $70 while you said in your topic it costs less than $20!!!
Could you please clear that?
This the like http://www.virtualtourist.com/hotels/Middle_East/Turkey/Trabzon_Ili/Uzungol-1821339/Hotels_and_Accommodations-Uzungol-BR-1.html

Your cooperation is highly appreciated

Sincerely,

Mohammad

Has anyone recently i.e. within the last year taken the ferry from Trabzon to Sochi? If so, I would appreciate any info/tips/experiences.

Hi .

My flight will arrive in 18.00 o'clock in Trabzon and I would like to go forward to Georia through in Hopa .
How I can do that ? Are there any direct buses from the airport to the border ?

Any help would be appreciate
Thanks,yede

We will be stopping in Trabzon in October for the day. Are the sights walkable from where the Cruise ships stop or would it make more sense to take an arranged tour? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks, Robert

Very good info about ferry...
Do you have mor info about time schedule, company...
I will have to go from trabzon to Istanbul this summer...
It will be great if I can take the boat...
Regards
Joel

HI IM PLANING TO VISIT TRABZON THIS COMING JUNE 2007...I LIKE TO HAVE SOME HELP WHO'S THOSE LIVE THERE...AND TELL ME ABOUT GOOD BUT NOT EXPENSIVE HOTEL IN THIS AREA OR CLOSER.
THANK U.

Hi somebody have and idea about summer rents in trabazon or akcaabat?
the price for one month rent ,not expensive, basic apt. in safe area. or any family lodge like bed and breakfast place?
thank u in advance!!! >8)

where is the best place to visit in trabzon?

What is the best way for me to get to Trabzon from Bahrain?

I've recieved great and helpful info via email from people who've made the border crossing from Trabzon to Batumi. I'm wondering if anyone's done this recently (in last 6 months or so), particularly starting from the Trabzon airport and if they can provide any guidance or advice?

If no one has done this border crossing recently, any advice from getting to the airport to the town center or bus stop?

Thanks in advance for any help!

Hello,
Can you give me reliable information about ferries travelling form Trabzon to Sochi in september - timetable, prices / or phone, e-mail of the company? Thank's a lot:)

Hello everybody,
Has anyone travelled by ferry from istanbul to Trabzon? How long does it take? can you book tickets on line?

Hello,

Full with new ideas, now I wonder how it would be to live there? I could move really soon, but still the last decision is not taken.

Is living and working there as a foreign single female
1)acceptable and
2)safe?

I know, to a certain extend everyhere it depends from the person itself. Anyway, it is a different culture and really far from my home-town ;-).

Thank you,
Regards,
Lillya

Hello dear Friends!!!

I just want to ask if you know which airlines are the cheapest for Trabzon-Istanbul flights. Do you think it is better to order tickets online or buy them at Trabzon Airport? I checked the Bus fares from Trabzon to Istanbul and i think it is pretty expensive:)). I will be very thankful if you can tell me what the regular fares are.

Thank you very much in advance

Mike

Where it possible to buy a pure Gold and hot be cheated in Trabzon?
Help pls

We'll plan to visit Istanbul and have a flight from trabzon.
we want to live our car at some car parking sation for couple of days, we were offered to live at airport area but it's too expensive. Are there any other atations in the city?pls help

does anyone know the schedule for ferries departing sochi, russia and arriving in trabzon? i am having trouble finding reliable information about days and times.
thank you
tiffany
isisisone@comcast.net

I'm urgently looking for a METRO contact in Sofia. Could you help? Thank you in advance.

I'm a youth worker. We, 7 people altogether, are going to take part at an international youth exchange project in Trabzon. Last year we use METRO's services and they are really good. Unfortunately we loosed the contact information.

Probably it's much better to use a plane for Istanbul-Trabzon part? Any cheap air-companies?

Thank you very much!

Fell free to contact me if I could help here in Bulgaria.

Nice day
Liliya

Hi,

I'm Ary Indira from Jakarta Indonesia.

I'm looking for the exact address of Murat Apt. Trabzon 61040. Anyone knows for the address or building mentioned.

I Look for my old friend who used to live there 7 years ago.

Anyone with help please response me.

Thank you
Ary Indira

Are there any Pensions , bed and breakfasts or Hotels in Safranbolu?

I would love to visit there and stay for a week.
I understand it is near to Amasra.
Is there other places to see? I would also like to visit rize.
Is it expensive in these areas?

Hello, I was wondering if it was possible to stay in a pension or a hotel in beautiful village in Rize.
I saw pictures of it, and fell in love with the beautiful green scenery.
Also I love country life and very traditional ways of life.

I recently went to the Balkans, and people rented a spare room in their house, does that system work in Turkey?
And is it expensive in this area?

where in TRABZON I CAN PLAY BOWLING?