Note:
we do not provide subsidised inspection trips... therefore, you are not pressurised into buying overpriced property from commision hungry salesmen!
We can arrange Hotels if required and our representative will meet you and transfer you to and from the airport (usually Bodrum or Izmir).
Bodrum (Milas):
For one to four persons: £40.
Additional people: £9 each.
(Prices are each way).
Izmir:
For one to four persons: £60.
Additional people: £15 each.
(Prices are each way).
Dalaman:
For one to four persons: £100.
Additional people: £25 each.
(Prices are each way).
(We would not recommend coming to Altinkum from Dalaman airport, as transfer time can be up to 5 hours)
Tips before you leave
Walk around with your packed luggage to evaluate your comfort with the
weight of the luggage.
Move houseplants away from direct sunlight,
water thoroughly and wrap pots with plastic. Most
plants can then live without further watering for
two weeks.
Empty the refrigerator of items that might spoil.
Cancel your newspaper delivery.
Fill the car with petrol before you pack the car.
Check the fluid levels and tyre pressure, since
your tyre pressure will effect the ride and petrol
mileage you get on your trip.
You might want to turn your refrigerator to its
lowest setting.
Set automatic light and radio timers. Check the
bulbs to see if they will last for your entire trip.
Turn water heater down to the lowest setting.
Turn your heating down... or off in spring or Autumn . Be sure to leave the
house warm enough in the winter. You may want to reduce your
bills, but you may need to keep the house from getting too cold
to protect your pets and water pipes.
Leave blinds or curtains as you normally do.
Plug a cheap radio into a timer so you can have some noise in
the house during part of the day.
Lock all doors and windows including garage.
Unplug electronic items, such as, your computer to protect them
if you have a thunderstorm while you're away. Remember to unplug
your phone line from the modem. if you have to leave it, make sure your have surge protectors.
WHEN TO COME
Marmara, Aegean, and Mediterranean coasts: These coasts have a typical Mediterranean climate with
hot summers and wild winters. The swimming season becomes shorter the further north one goes:
Marmara and North Aegean - June to September, South Aegean and Mediterranean - April to October.
Black Sea Coast: warm summers, mild winters, and relatively high rainfall.
Central Anatolia: Steppe climate with hot, dry summers and cold winters.
Eastern Anatolia: Long snowy, cold winters with mild summers.
Southeast Anatolia: Hot summer with mild, rainy winters.
WHAT TO WEAR
Marmara, Aegean, and Mediterranean coasts: Light, cotton summer clothing and cardigans for
evening.
Black Sea Coast, Central and Eastern Anatolia: Summer wear, warmer clothing should be taken for
cool evenings at high altitudes. Comfortable shoes are necessary for visiting archaeological and historical
sites.
Visiting a mosque: Five times a day, the "müezzin" calls the faithful to prayer in the mosque. Before
entering a mosque, Muslims wash themselves and remove their shoes. Foreign visitors should also
remove their shoes and show the respect they would any other house of worship and avoid visiting the
mosque during prayer time. Women should cover their heads and arms, and not wear miniskirts. Men
should not wear shorts. (In certain famous mosques, overalls are provided for those not suitably dressed.)
WORKING HOURS
Government offices: 8:30 am - 12:30 pm; 1:30 pm-5:30 pm (Closed Saturday and Sundays, open daily
in tourist areas)
Banks: 8:30 am - 12:00 pm; 1:30 pm-5:00 pm (Closed Saturday and Sundays, open daily in tourist
areas)
Shops: 9:30 am - 7:00 pm (In tourist areas, closing times vary, some close around midnight)
Covered Bazaar- Istanbul: 8:am - 7:pm (Closed Sundays)
Summer hours: In the Aegean and the Mediterranean regions of Turkey, government offices and many
other establishments are closed in the afternoon during the summer months. These summer hours are
fixed each year by the provincial governors.
OFFICIAL HOLIDAYS
New Year's Day
January 1
Sacrifice Festival
January 9 (1/2 day) to 13 2007
National Sovereignty and Childrens' Day
April 23
Atatürk Commemoration & Youths and Sports Festival
May 19
Victory Day
August 30
Republic Day
October 28 (½ day) to October 29
Feast of Ramazan
22-25 October 2006
IMPORTANT SERVICE TELEPHONE NUMBERS
Traffic Police: 154
Police: 155
Gendarmerie: 156
Fire: 110
Emergency: 112
International Operator: 118
Municipal Police: 153
POSTAL SYSTEMS AND TELEPHONE CALLS
Turkish post and telephone offices are easily recognisable by their "PTT" and "Turk Telekom" signs. Major
post offices are open from 8:00am to 12 am Monday to Saturday and 9:00am to 7:00 pm on Sunday. Small
post offices have the same opening hours as Government offices (see below).
Poste restante
Poste restante letters should be addressed "postrestant" to the central post office ("Merkez Postanesi") in the
town of your choice. It is only necessary to produce and identification card when collecting your letter. This
service is for sending and receiving documents from other countries.
Fax Office
Fax service is available for sending and receiving documents from other countries.
Valuable Dispatch
This service is for sending valuable belongings or important documents.
Other PTT services
It is possible to exchange money at some PTT branches at the current international exchange rate.
International post orders and travellers cheques can also be exchanged. An express postal service (Acele
Posta Servisi -APS) operates from Turkey to 72 other countries for letters, documents and small packages.
Stamp collectors will be delighted with the wide range of special stamps available from the philatelic section.
International subscriptions are also available.
Phone calls
The most economic way to telephone in Turkey is from a PTT telephone booth (Found in all towns).
Telephone cards are available.
MISCELLENIOUS FACTS
Local Time: GMT+2hours (Summer).
Electricity: 220 volts AC all over Turkey (A European adaptor will be suitable).
Tap water: Safe to drink in all cities since it has been chlorinated.
Weights and measurements: Metric System
Foreign Newspapers: Available in large cities and tourist areas.
Interpreters-guides: Ministry of Tourism Offices and travel agents can provide professional
interpreters/guides. Travel agents are obliged to provide a professional interpreter/guide on all of their tours.
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