To be honest, I was really looking forward to staying in Sirince based on some reviews. It was a huge disappointment and I wish we hadn't stayed there. The whole place is full of junky tourist shops …Full review by Telluride123456
Aug 6, 2024
What a stunning place! First came in 2002 and then again yesterday and it hasn’t lost its charm one bit. If anything it’s gained more over the years. Highly recommend a visit. Taste some of the wines…Full review by AvaJane88
Jun 15, 2024
The of the village derives from ugly originally as a way of keeping outsider away from the beautiful environs. Sadly what should be a beautiful village on the mountains is now nothing more than a tat…Full review by Toni A
I am wondering what the cost of your taxi was? Are the taxi drivers honest? Are there taxis a plenty for you to hire for a ride back to the cruise ship? Where do you get Liras near the cruise ship?
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Our taxi driver was very good and we agreed the cost before we set off - the journey from our hotel to Ayvalik was 80 Turkish Lira (£22). The taxis wait at the end of the hotel drive. Our …
Our taxi driver was very good and we agreed the cost before we set off - the journey from our hotel to Ayvalik was 80 Turkish Lira (£22). The taxis wait at the end of the hotel drive. Our driver arranged to pick us up later in the day and he was there waiting at the time we agreed - we paid him for the both journeys back at the hotel so he trusted us to take the return journey with him. He told us lots of history on the way and pointed out points of interest. We thought it was well worth the money, we didn't have to wait for buses, got to meet a very nice local person and got to know a bit about the area as well. Just about everywhere in Turkey will take Euros and Turkish Lira and most things are priced in both currencies, so taking Euros may be a better option than taking Lira. There are cash machines that you can get Lira from. Everyone we met in Turkey were really nice and friendly people - you do have to barter through - to get a good price - they expect you to, it is part of their culture so haggle away. When you walk down the street in the town cafe owners call over to you and try to get you to come in - just go with the flow, it's not Britain were everyone is so polite we ignore each other.
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