Champions League Final | Istanbul Travel - Good to hear routes etc.

[WestGorton]

Im not sure tbh I was in primary school back then xD

Fair enough!...think it was a final. Will look it up.

 

[James2401125]

Stansted 11:35 flight to Bremen Germany
Night stay over in Bremen
Flight to Istanbul on the Friday morning 10.35

Sunday 07.35 bremen to Istanbul
6.25 flight to Stansted for 7.30. Train at 9.45 back to Manchester.

Cost was £347 including one night in Bremen and Friday hotel in Istanbul going to go straight to airport after the game.

 

[WestGorton]

Im not sure tbh I was in primary school back then xD

Also definitely worth checking out cause I would return just for that food.

It was the 2000 UEFA cup final

 

[CarlosTevez'sEnglishTutor]

A little tip on taxis that I'm sure others do anyway as above. Set yourselves up with the Uber app, choose the 'cash' option on the app. This way you avoid being stung by the meter in taxis as you agree a fixed price before you order, and avoids any scams via card payment.

If you are to use card payment, I always recommend getting a Starling Bank card. This is completely free and avoids any international fees on any purchases online or in person.

 

[SSL2]

Definitely check out the restaurant I mentioned if you enjoy meat and bbq/mix grill.

any idea on price?

 

[Newman123]

any idea on price?

I cant remember from the top of my head but I remember it wasnt too expensive for the amount of food we ordered.

There was a group of us and we ordered everything from the menu and some of the items were ordered x2/x3. I think it worked out to £20 each or £30. They definitely marked up the price but we didnt care as the food was so good.

The kebab (Not the same kebab u find in chip shops but its on skewers and stuff) and lamb chops were what stood out to me. There was some aubergine hummus or something too which was very nice. Chicken wings from what I remember were very nice but probably the least favourite thing. Though I didnt have any seafood cause I hate seafood (Except cod/Tuna).

 

[Newman123]

A little tip on taxis that I'm sure others do anyway as above. Set yourselves up with the Uber app, choose the 'cash' option on the app. This way you avoid being stung by the meter in taxis as you agree a fixed price before you order, and avoids any scams via card payment.

If you are to use card payment, I always recommend getting a Starling Bank card. This is completely free and avoids any international fees on any purchases online or in person.

Starling is fine.

I use Monzo and Revolut. I leave my main cards at home.

If they ever get lost I can cancel them on the app. They are also free to use in other countries and let u withdraw I think £300 per month abroad for free. So about £500/600 if u use both.

Monzo will do conversion automatically for u, just got to top up the card.

Revolut will allow u to top up the card and you can exchange the currency when u want in the app. I use Revolut for this purpose, to exchange at favourable rates.

 

[SSL2]

I cant remember from the top of my head but I remember it wasnt too expensive for the amount of food we ordered.

There was a group of us and we ordered everything from the menu and some of the items were ordered x2/x3. I think it worked out to £20 each or £30. They definitely marked up the price but we didnt care as the food was so good.

The kebab (Not the same kebab u find in chip shops but its on skewers and stuff) and lamb chops were what stood out to me. There was some aubergine hummus or something to which was very nice. Chicken wings from what I remember were very nice but probably the least favourite thing. Though I didnt have any seafood cause I hate seafood (Except cod/Tuna).

nice one - 10 of us arrive friday afternoon from dalaman and are staying near taksim so might book in there for the friday night.

 

[Newman123]

nice one - 10 of us arrive friday afternoon from dalaman and are staying near taksim so might book in there for the friday night.

Enjoy it. Also read up on the scams. Taksim square is one of the dodgiest places I went to but if you're aware and avoid the dodgy stuff you're golden. Also if you and the lads are on the piss and prefer hard liquour, buy it at the duty free!!!!

You never ever ever under any circumstances want to buy it from Turkey if you value your eyesight/liver. Beer is fine in Turkey.

 

[SSL2]

Enjoy it. Also read up on the scams. Taksim square is one of the dodgiest places I went to but if you're aware and avoid the dodgy stuff you're golden. Also if you and the lads are on the piss and prefer hard liquour, buy it at the duty free!!!!

You never ever ever under any circumstances want to buy it from Turkey if you value your eyesight/liver. Beer is fine in Turkey.

thanks - i enjoy efes so will stick to that and drink countless bottles of it during my 7 day trip :)