ISTANBUL CRUISE PORT on a Budget - What to see and do without spending a fortune.
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- Опубликовано: 21 июн 2024
- Everyone who has been on a cruise will know how expensive shore excursions can be but not everybody realises that there is plenty you can do at most cruise ports without spending a lot of money. In this video I'll show you some of the things we did in Istanbul which, hopefully, will give you one or two ideas of how you can save money on your next cruise.
Can you tell me what you are filming with?
Great video, thank you for the information.
How long did that line to the blue mosque take? We are heading there in August.
Filmed with a DJI Pocket 2. Took just over 30 minutes to get into the Blue Mosque but as I said get there early and you shouldn't have to wait too long. The queue for Hagia Sophia took over an hour but you might not have to queue there now as they have introduced a whopping €25 entry fee and restricted the areas you can visit. At this point in time all the other mosques are still free to enter but I wonder for how long? Probably a good idea to seek out some of the lesser known mosques which can be just as beautiful.
Great video! I am visiting Istanbul this summer and will use the trams to get around. Did you have to buy a card to get onto the trams and where did you purchase this?
You need an ‘Istanbulkart’ for all public transport which can be purchased at any metro station and most tram stops (not the heritage tram). There is a ‘tourist’ card which gives all day travel but it can be expensive if you are only taking a few trips. You purchase the card first from a machine for 50 TL (about £1.20) and then place it on the machine to load with as much credit as you want. Each journey costs 17.7 TL (about 45p). Once purchased you just tap the card on the machine on the tram as you enter (hear the beeps in the video!). You can use the same card for up to 5 people, just put on enough credit and tap for each person. Bear in mind that not all of the machines accept credits cards, especially at the smaller tram stops, so you might be better off getting some Turkish Lira. The card is valid on all transport - trams, buses, funicular and ferries. Finally you can use the machines to check how much credit you have left before boarding and top up if needed.
How much was it to get into the Mosques???
All mosques are free entry, just need to take off your shoues!
@oldcodgerwithacamera thanks for the info!!! We enjoy the videos. When is next wildlife adventure?
@@Jonathan_and_Tammie Was hoping for this year but it probably won't be until August next year.
@oldcodgerwithacamera Bummer that you have to wait so long for the next adventure.
We are looking forward to our next camping trip to the Olympic Penisula next month... hopefully will get lucky and see some whales or Orcas. Definately will get our share of birds and visit the temperate rainforest.
Looks like Hagia Sophia is now charging foreigners 25 E per person for entry!
How much r the ferries?