From Russia to Turkey by car through Georgia. Rules of entry to Turkey - it is important to know Travel from Georgia to Istanbul by car

Many drivers want to try their hand and get in Turkey by car through Georgia. To make this fascinating journey, you will need to travel 3,700 km along the route: Moscow - Rostov - Vladikavkaz - Upper Lars - Tbilisi - Batumi - Samsun - Corum - Antalya. It is advisable to leave Russia not alone, but as part of a small team that adheres to the same interests, since anything can happen on the road. Moving through unfamiliar territory on several cars, it is always easier to solve any problem that arose. .

It is quite possible to get from Moscow to Tbilisi in 3 days. During the first day, you can drive 1,100 km, spend the night in Rostov-on-Don and the next day drive another 700 km to Vladikavkaz.

Map road from Moscow to Rostov-on-Don

The route on the map from Rostov-on-Don to Vladikavkaz

In order not to search for a place to sleep for a long time, it is advisable to upload it to Navitel in advance. In this application there are maps with hotels. You can also book a hotel room through.

In the interval from Moscow to Rostov-on-Don, the road surface is of good quality, since it is part of the federal highway M 4 Don.

View of the highway M 4 "Don"

Between Rostov and Vladikavkaz (E115 / E117) it is better to use a GPS navigator with Russian maps from Navitel.  Getting to Georgia is easier if you move along the main road, focusing on road signs to Vladikavkaz.

On the route from Moscow to Voronezh, there are 7 paid sections where the fare for cars is up to 700 rubles. Beyond Voronezh, toll road sections end, and with them high-quality road surface.

In the period from Rostov to Georgian territory in 2019, there will still not be paid sites. There are many traffic police posts in the Krasnodar and Stavropol Territories, so it’s better not to accelerate the car to the maximum speed.

Car refueling and meals

The cheapest fuel (if we consider only trusted brands) is between Moscow and Vladikavkaz. When traveling, it is advisable to refuel at gas stations of network brands such as TNK, Rosneft, etc.

Throughout the highway M 4 "Don" a huge number of restaurants, cafes, cheburechnye and other catering establishments. The quality of food in them can vary widely. In order not to risk your own stomach, it is better to eat food prepared before the trip, or use one of the cafes at the gas station.

Before crossing the Georgian border, it is better to exchange rubles for dollars and reserve a room in Tbilisi. Since Georgia is an unknown country for a Russian motorist, it is better not to spend the night in dubious motels and hotels.

When entering the Russian-Georgian border, you must present a passport, and after checking it and inspecting the car, you can drive through neutral territory to the Georgian border. At customs, you should not talk about the desire to visit Turkey, otherwise there will be big problems. The purpose of the trip is tourism.  Passport marks are put down at the Gudauri checkpoint, at the same time they carry out a standard interrogation (what are you carrying, how much money you have with you, whether there are drugs and weapons), after which you can go to Georgia.

It looks like the checkpoint Verhniy Lars

If you want to quickly go through customs, it is best to do this at night. In case you are interested in the local landscape, then go through the checkpoint in the afternoon. But be prepared for the fact that you will have to admire nature throughout the day, as in the daytime, a large queue is going to the point.

By car in Georgia

The traffic in Georgia is right-hand, and the maximum permissible speed for settlements is 60 km / h, outside their territory - 70 km / h, on highways - 90 km / h. The road surface between the major cities of Georgia is of European quality, but on the other sections it leaves much to be desired. Signs on road signs are made in Georgian and duplicated in English.

Sights are marked with brown signs. The local population of Georgia prefers a peculiar driving style, so if you are moving a rental car, it is better not to rely on common sense, but carefully monitor the road. In Tbilisi, the road is similar to all European surfaces: smooth with a clear marking on it. This city is worth a stay for a good rest.

Beautiful view of the capital of Georgia-Tbilisi

A small room in a simple hotel can be rented for 25-27 dollars. For this money you will be provided with a room in which there are: a double bed, a TV, a shower and other pleasures necessary for such trips.

The next step forward is Tbilisi-Batumi. Autobahn from Tbilisi towards Batumi of good quality. On the road between the cities, beautiful mountains and gorges are visible, but you should not lose sight of the speedometer in the process of viewing the landscape that is not typical for Russia. As soon as the arrow on it shows the excess, the Georgian patrol car will appear. The fine for speeding in Georgia is 20 lari (600 rubles), a telephone conversation while driving will cost 10 lari (300 rubles).  By European standards, these are the minimum penalties, but the local population considers them quite tough.

There are no gas stations like BP in Georgia, so you have to be content with refueling at LUKOIL. At LUKOIL gas stations, you can not only refuel the car, but also wash it for only 6 GEL (180 rubles). The cost of the A-95 is about 2.15 GEL (50 rubles), the price of diesel fuel is 2.10 GEL per 1 liter.

Evening view of the Batumi embankment

The “Love” statue, made in the form of male and female figures, gathers a huge number of tourists near it. Each of the figures moves in its orbit, intersecting each other 1 time in 10 minutes. At this moment, 2 figures merge into a single whole.

Watch the video: the moving statue of “Love” in Batumi.

Before departure batumi to Turkey  it is advisable to have a good rest and to refuel a full tank of fuel, since after crossing customs the cost of gasoline will increase at least 3 times.

In order to get from Russia to Turkey  through Georgian territory, it is necessary to overcome the Sarpi checkpoint. The procedure for passing customs at all points is practically the same: all the same questions (purpose of staying in the country, are there any weapons, drugs, etc.), a thorough inspection of the car, checking documents. After about half an hour, you can go through customs control and continue the trip.

Location of Sarpi Checkpoint

Against the backdrop of the unstable modern geopolitical situation, all tourists are concerned about one thing - will the rules for entering Turkey change or will it be necessary to hurry up to prepare additional documents. In order to make it easier for you, we have collected all the necessary information in this article, thereby disclosing the main details of obtaining a visa to Turkey and some fines, in order to avoid unforeseen circumstances.

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Do I need a visa?

This question worries almost all Russians who are going to go on vacation to Turkey. Is it necessary or not?

Employees of the Turkish Embassy categorically declare: no. For entry into this country for Russians, only a valid passport is required. The only condition: the validity of the passport must be at least 6 months from the moment of entry into the country.

The law adopted by the Turkish government in April 2014 almost spoiled the holidays for thousands of Russians: under this law, a passport must be valid for 4 months from the moment of entry into the country. But, given the fact that many tickets were purchased through the early booking system, the Turkish authorities, at the request of the Russian Foreign Ministry and the Russian Union of Travel Industry (PCT), nevertheless decided to postpone the entry into force of the law for Russians, leaving the previous entry conditions until the end of 2014.

From 01.01.2016, new rules will be put into effect for the entry of Russians into the country - 6 months from the moment of crossing the Turkish border.

Without a special visa, Russians can stay in Turkey for 60 days.  Some tourists extend their stay in the country in a simple way - having left for just a day in one of the neighboring countries.

So, upon returning to Turkey, a new period of stay of 60 days is open. Thus, in Turkey, Russian tourists will be able to spend a total of no more than 90 days out of 180. In addition to the rules for entering this country, you need to know how to behave, for this read. If you decide to relax in Turkey, resort cities are at your service.

Such a visa-free entry is not accessible to every tourist.  For example, citizens of some countries (Ukraine, Belarus, Great Britain, Spain, Canada, USA, United Arab Emirates, Hungary, India, etc.) need to purchase a visa stamp at the border crossing point (for different countries its cost will also be different - from 20 to 100 dollars).

But residents of the Russian Federation, Bulgaria, Germany, Greece, Georgia, Italy and several other countries do not need an entry visa. A complete list of countries that require (or do not require) a visa to enter Turkey can be found on the Embassy website - www.mfa.gov.tr/default.en.mfa.

There are no special rules related to entry into the country. At the border control point, representatives of the Turkish authorities may ask to present a ticket, hotel voucher or information from the inviting party (if entry is by invitation), another document. But such checks are not binding.

But if the duration of your stay in the country has dragged on and exceeded the statutory 60 days, the Turkish authorities have the right to use penalties for you. In such cases, fines and restrictions on entry into the country for a specified period are provided. For example, fines can range from 250 to 750 Turkish lira, and a ban on entry into the country can vary from 1 month to 5 years.

If the child is already 14 years old at the time of the trip, he can get his own passport. If the age of the child is from 6 to 14 years, then he can be inscribed in the passport of one of the parents.

Moreover, not only the child’s data should be entered in the passport, but also his photo glued together with a special seal. A child under 6 years of age does not require gluing a photograph into a passport.

If the child is traveling to Turkey not with his parents, but with legal representatives (guardians, relatives), then the child’s data must be entered in the passport belonging to the legal representative. Additionally, it will be necessary to issue a notarized permission of the parents to leave the child abroad.

The same situation occurs if the child leaves with one of the parents - the second writes the official permission to leave and certifies it with a notary. This is especially true for those children whose parents are divorced - such a document is requested at the border control point without fail.

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How to get to Turkey by car in 2019 from different cities of Russia? The nuances of crossing the border, Turkish roads and traffic rules, routes around the country and places to relax. Tips of experienced tourists.

Traveling to Turkey by car is becoming more popular with Russians. The reasons are obvious: the road does not take much time, and during an independent trip you can sunbathe on Turkish beaches, swim in the Mediterranean and Black Seas, travel to historical sights and natural parks, see the ruins of ancient cities and ancient fortresses.

How much to go to Turkey

A trip to Turkey by car is especially convenient for residents of the Central, Southern, North Caucasian and Volga Federal Districts. They get to the Turkish border in different ways. The time path takes from one day to several days.

To Turkey by car via Georgia in 2019

The most popular car travel option in Turkey is.

How much to go to Turkey through Georgia:

To Turkey via Bulgaria by car

Some tourists go around the Black Sea from the west. Compared to the road through Georgia, the road to Turkey through Bulgaria by car is longer and more expensive. In addition, to enter the territory of countries that are part of the EU, you need to apply for a visa. True, if you already have multiple, the boundaries are open for you.

The shortest road by car to Turkey runs through the territory of Ukraine, Moldova and Bulgaria. Do you want to go around the territory of Ukraine? Travel in transit through Belarus, Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania (or Serbia) and Bulgaria.

Sochi-Trabzon Ferry

Until recently, there was a ferry from Sochi to Trabzon. In 2018-2019, the ferry service was suspended. However, it can be opened at any time. Therefore, we give full information about this method to get to Turkey by car.

Ferry crossing removes many problems that arise in traveling through transit countries, but also has its drawbacks. A ferry ticket costs 4,000-5,000 rubles per person, a passenger car from 13,500 rubles, an SUV from 16,500 rubles, a minibus from 20,000 rubles. Ferry tickets can be bought the day before departure from 10:00 to 18:00 and from 9:00 on the day of departure. Experienced tourists are advised to arrive at the port 7 hours before the departure of the ferry.

The road by sea takes from 12 to 18 hours. The big minus is that passengers are not in separate cabins all the time, but on the common deck. The price of the ticket includes food, but it is clearly not enough. They ask for exorbitant prices for dishes that are sold on the ferry, so most vacationers take their own food and drink on the road.

How to get to Turkey by car - route on the map

Border crossing and necessary documents

Russia - Georgia.  The only possible border crossing point between Russia and Georgia is the Upper Lars checkpoint. At the border, you need a passport for the driver and passengers, a driver’s license and a registration certificate. The Green Card international insurance policy is not needed to enter Georgia, but it will be required when crossing the Turkish border. The policy can be bought at the border post, it costs from $ 80.

There are queues at the Russian-Georgian border in season - it is better to stock up on food, water and patience. Off-season passage takes 1-2 hours, and delays occur only on the Russian side. According to tourists, the car is inspected quickly and without much nitpicking.

Georgia - Turkey.  To get to Turkey in 2019 by car from Georgia, you need to go through the Sarpi checkpoint (by the sea) or the Valais checkpoint, which is located in the Adigen region of Georgia. The road through the Sarpi checkpoint is more popular, and many hours of queue are often lined up there. Passage through the Valais checkpoint is free.

Both border posts work around the clock. Everywhere, border guards check documents and inspect a car. According to customs regulations, tourists are allowed to import up to 600 cigarettes duty free, 1 liter of alcohol is 22% stronger or 2 liters of less strong alcoholic drinks, as well as chocolate, coffee and tea weighing up to 1 kg.

• Border posts are less busy at night. If you want to cross the border during the day, get ready for the queues.
• At the border between Russia and Georgia, they understand the Russian language, but when crossing the border with Turkey, you will have to communicate in English.

Features of the border between Turkey and Georgia

Hotel Prices in Turkey - 2019

When traveling to Turkey by car, it is not necessary to reserve accommodation in advance. However, it is useful to know how much hotels cost in different cities. See what hotel prices in Turkey in the summer of 2019:

Roads in Turkey, rules and prices for gasoline

The condition of the roads. According to tourists, self-drive by car in Turkey brings a lot of pleasure. Turks pay great attention to roads and tunnel construction, and the quality of the road network is commendable. This is especially noticeable after the Georgian highways. Driving along Turkish roads is pleasant - the desert foothills alternate with well-groomed gardens and melons. Long distances should not be scared: Ankara  and Antalya  It shares 500 km, but thanks to the excellent D695 highway, they can be overcome in just a few hours.

There are many mountain roads in Turkey; there are sharp rises and rather sharp turns on them. However, almost everywhere these roads are wide. The main thing is to observe the speed limit.

Tip.  Mountain serpentines are best handled by cars with a diesel engine and manual gearbox. In addition, diesel engines can save 12-15% on fuel costs.

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Rules. According to the rules adopted in Turkey, it is allowed to drive at speeds of up to 100 km / h in cities and other settlements, and up to 130 km / h in unpopulated areas. Radar detectors are prohibited, and talking on the phone is better through a headset. Parking spaces are marked with Park Yeri.

Gas prices. Before traveling to Turkey by car, plan the cost of gasoline. In 2019, diesel fuel in Georgia costs 2.33 GEL, and gasoline 95 - 2.47 GEL. In Turkey, 1 liter of diesel costs 5.8 lire, and gasoline 95 - 6.25 lire.

Advice:

• If you want to save a little on fuel costs, refuel a full tank before crossing the Turkish border.
• At gas stations along Turkish highways, gas prices are 15 cents higher. Cheaper to refuel in cities and at gas stations at shopping centers.

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Where to go and what to see in Turkey by car

Look for interesting copyright tours on Sputnik and. Individual and group, without crowds of tourists and in Russian.

What to see during an independent trip to Turkey by car? Our compatriots are very popular autotrip in Cappadocia. The relatively small region is famous for its picturesque volcanic landscapes, deep canyons and ancient cave monasteries. Here it is goreme National Parkwhich is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Most of the attractions of Cappadocia are located near the city of Goreme. Of Trabzon  - about 700 km, this distance can be covered in 9 hours. About 150 km fall on mountain trails. Mountains conveniently drive through Kelkit  on the roads E97 - D883 - D885. After the mountains, a section of the federal highway E88 begins, leading to Ankara. From Sivas  go around Kayseri

Travel map of Turkey by car

From Cappadocia, many travel to the Mediterranean Sea to spend several days on the beach, swim and sunbathe. Göreme and Mersin  shares 260 km. The shortest road is O21, but it is paid. If you don’t want to spend money, take a detour.

According to tourists, if traveling to Turkey by car is long, it is worth including in the route Anatolian coast. Antalya, Alanya, Side and Kemer are tourist centers with well-developed infrastructure, and there are quite interesting places and entertainments in them. If your vacation is short, you can relax on the Black Sea.

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To avoid metropolitan traffic jams, tourists from Cappadocia lay a route to detour Ankara. From Goreme to Ankara, 290 km, and they are easy to drive in half a day. From the capital of Turkey to the southern coast of the Black Sea another 300 km, that is, about 4 hours. For relaxation, you can stop at any of the resorts that stretch along the coast from to the border with Turkey, for example, Sinope.

The further way depends on what route you go to return home. If through Georgia, then you need to go east towards Trabzon. Those planning a return trip through Bulgaria are turning west to Istanbul.

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Along the Black Sea to Istanbul and back

In connection with the arrival of his son in Ural Federal University (UPI) had to postpone the trip to August. Then he got serious things and we decided to ride together.

8.08   - started at 11.10 from Berezovsky on the speedometer 111240 km. When leaving on the bridge of the Moscow tract, which is being repaired, carried away by signs and markings and naturally left to the right. Turned around and returned, as it turned out, it was a one-way road. The stormy beginning, there were no workers, lucky. 21.00-21.25 - rest in Kurgazak.

9.08   - About three hours we took a nap and at 7 o’clock we were in Bavlakh. Guy stopped at the roundabout before refueling, we have a modest car and he immediately began to make money. Allegedly, they informed him from video surveillance that I was somewhere, someone I met. Where do they get them from, nor any fantasy, complete nonsense. And so, fixing a fine petak. I remember exactly when I was driving on the road was empty. He politely said that it was not me and they were mistaken, after which he handed over the documents and politely wished a happy journey, collective farmer. In Saratov, they again looked at these beauties and slipped a turn to Voronezh. Deciding that it was fate we went to Volgograd, until after three kilometers we came up against a powerful traffic jam. Turned around and went all the same where they thought. It began to pickle and at 23.00 in front of Borisoglebsky we stopped at the first Motel "Glinsky" that came across. Shed, but there are many people, for some reason, a navigator has brought everyone here? They rented a room for 1500, drank some local beer and sleep.

10.08   - got up according to tradition at 6 o’clock, drank coffee and forward towards Voronezh. In Arkhangelsk, gas was refueled - the only normal gas station on this site. At 9.40 they were on the M-4, 524 km to Rostov. From 16.00 - 17.20 according to tradition, shopping at Auchan.

11.08 - At 9.30 we were in Vladikavkaz. Fully refueled with gas and gasoline and an hour later we were in Lars. On the speedometer 114660 km. Two hours stood in line at our customs. The cunning noses got out with their squeezes, the traffic police arrived and all were aligned. Moving from ours to the Georgian customs, we saw a huge line in our direction, longing. At 13.30 we were in Georgia. This time we decided to devote more time to this country and changed a little money (1l \u003d 33rub). On the route they visited: a store with a squirrel, an observation deck, admired Mount Kazbek, the Ananuri fortress and even took a swim in the reservoir near it. Throughout, there were cows for some reason massively lying on bridges.

It was evening, therefore, decided to stay for the night in Borjomi. Fifteen kilometers left the highway. Attempt

rent a house for a day was unsuccessful. How to get to our south. In some post-Soviet ruin,

on the mountain, we were offered a room without hot water for 40 GEL (1320 rubles), in cash. Everything would be fine, but they looked like

as if they are doing us a favor and we obviously owe them something. Stop wandering around with your

enough scoop, a box and go to Turkey. In some locality they noticed "fast food" with the appropriate

coloring book (hamburgers, etc.). There are no miracles, they ate khinkali and washed down with mineral water, naturally “Borjomi”.

The concept of a price tag is generally absent. All this riding was so tired that it started to sleep. Attempts to remove anything on

overnight had no result. They asked everywhere, at gas stations, in cafes, with locals. I don’t have any motels

exist. By the way, youth does not speakrussian

12.08 -  We again made last year’s mistake, slipped a turn and left for Kutaisi. There I hit the pothole and

jammed a little disk shook a little. Protransitive, tumbled down to sleep near a gas station. Snoozing for about 4 hours

liters. For some reason, it seemed that it should be cheaper here than in Turkey. We stopped at a store, surprisingly he was

with price tags (probably a little Russian rides), bought beer and at 8.00 were at customs. My wife left with pedestrians, and I

quickly passed Georgian and upon entering Turkish rested on a "cunning choir sigort". There was no insurance this time, and

well, I really had a desire to consider them closer. Turkish customs are almost the same: insurance,

passport control, reg. Transport, exchange point. Immediately I drove up to the booth with control. I received a stamp in my passport.

and without stopping drove to the barrier at the exit, he parked there. Having taken all the documents on foot, he returned to the "choir".

By my behavior, I clearly betrayed myself, their interest in me clearly disappeared. But what they do, I understand.

They change the currency at the Loch exchange rate for lira, for which Turkish insurance (sigort) is bought. They told me

that the course of the lari and the lira to the ruble is the same - 1 x 35. At my suggestion, exchange rubles to lira for

1 x 25, silently departed atside. Well, to hell with you, went to the exchanger and exchanged $ 50 for 130 TL

(1 $ \u003d 2.6 tl, 1tl \u003d 23.6 rubles: total 1 $ \u003d 61 rubles), and $we tookyet   34 rubles each. He returned to the box with the cigars.

Steadfastly survived until a slow, or important, insurance dealer, changed his socks and sat down on his work

a place. And only then I found out that a sigort costs $ 30 for at least 3 months. Politely let him know: America-dollars,

Turkey lira. He wrote 78 TL on a piece of paper. At the rate, everything is correct, but .... Giving him 80 lire, he began to check

insurance, on the check there was a sum of 74.85 TL, everything is clear ... Mr. problems and I pointed a finger at the check. Turk spread

hands, making it clear that there are no problems and returned me 5 lire. Navar for 3 lira from insurance, the cunning ones probably taught.

Registered the car and at 8.20 we are in Turkey.

Good country Georgia, while you are transiting you admire nature,get a hold of alcohol and on vacation to Turkey.

It was raining and we decided to run away from him. I had to run 350 km. to the Horde. The sun is shining, taken offhotel "MARIN,"

standard: parking, internet, breakfast, sea 50 m, according to the card for 100 lire. Timeon the check 11.38 ( Turkish). All day: the sea,

beach, cafe. In the evening booked a hotel between Ordu and Istanbul inSafranbolu. For some reason there are a lot of them and we

chose the cheapest, but 4 star. We'll see tomorrow?

13.08 -   After breakfast the hotel set off. Fueled with gas at 1.94tl (45rub) per liter. Turkishcheaper than Georgian.

In Samsun we stopped at a shopping center for a shop. I noticed bagels in the grocerywhich often sell on the road.

Bought, tasted, delicious and taste gives them sesame.And heit turns out to be edible, not decorative.

This year in Havza we stopped at a samovar store.

After driving 600 km. at 20 o’clock we were in Safranbolu. Somehow found this four star hotel. In essence

"Gulden Pansion" is a hostel. How boxing registers them on their website is not clear. We do not care,

washed, had a bite, looked at the information on the Internet about this village. Turns out she is

uNESCO’s heritage, of which there are only fourteen in Turkey. Well, tomorrow we'll see, and now sleep.

14.08   - Woke up. Powerful acoustics from a local preacher. Had a modest breakfast. In the hotel except us

no one. Having booked a hotel in Istanbul, we went to the side of heritage. Handsomely. We walked, all looked.

A lot of Asians, cheerful, smiling.

There is a lot of saffron perfume in the local market, from which the name of this village comes from. Its smell

i did not like it, so I bought a cologne with the smell of bazan. The village is beautiful, many hotels in the old

style. Kaby knew they took something here, even if it was more expensive.

At 11 o'clock headed for Istanbul. About 16 hours ran into a traffic jam on the bridge over the Bosphorus. Everything is as always and

all the same rake. About two hours a bridge, about two hours check-in and running with a navigator in the old city and

getting into another klopovnik called "CHORA", clearly intended only for Russian.

No choice whatsoever, settled, washed and went for a walk. In two years, nothing has changed. Sofia stands -

people are walking. Let's go towards Laleli. Five people walked along the tram tracks towards us

plastic shields, I think they were plainclothes cops. After a while two heard

cotton similar to shots, throat blocked and people around began to cough. Realizing what it is

tear gas decided to hide from him in the store "waikiki", but in vain, the inflow worked

well. They choked, wept, shopped and went to catch the shot, but it was quiet outside, like

as if nothing had happened. After a walk we went to sleep.

15.08   - The morning mood did not increase. Hotel finished his breakfast. Spoiled oil, no drinks

(even water), all around the Russians. Rethinking its position: no one continues to live in this bomber

desire, to stand for hours in traffic jams (tired at home), it was decided to move to the suburbs closer to Marmara

the sea and from there do raids on Istambul. No sooner said than done, booked a hotel in Gebze for three days,

But first we decided to visit the aquarium. In connection with the construction of the tunnel under the Bosphorus

problematically selected from Sultanahmet.

The aquarium was found easily according to the signs. From the first time I slipped a turn to the parking lot and had to

go to the second round, the distance is pretty decent. But how to ride I showed the Turk, who

he just rode to my meeting on one side, while he spoke on the phone and waved a friendly hand,

well, like I understand everything, I break, but it is necessary. I think that in this situation it is necessary, here withbat and

no one will run after you with a radar  and I didn’t get angry with this Turk. Well rides and let yourself

rides. Underground parking 5 lire. Entrance ticket 42 lira per person (a little expensive).

The aquarium was impressive. About an hour I spent near the ramp, I caught a frame where he became like a ghost.

Four hours passed quickly, the money spent and time are not a pity.

After lunch we left for Gebze, located in the Asian part. About two hours across the bridge in the opposite direction.

Already beginning to enrage these traffic jams, it's time to relax. The suburb is no different from the central part.

Having piled up, on the coast in the DARICA area we found the Yelkencaya hotel. At first glance, the hotel

creates a pleasant impression. At the reception, an English-chatting Turkish woman, and in the lobby they met

russian-speaking German who has never been to Russia. Settled. We went to the beach and sat behind

internet, began to plan further life. It turned out that within walking distance is

Istanbul Zoo, tomorrow and start with it.

16.08 -   Excellent breakfast went to the zoo. At the reception we were given a business card for some reason.

Foundfast and rather weird. Came around the corner and here he is. And where is the stink and roar of wild animals? Input

ticket 20 lire.At the checkout they decided to show the hotel business cards and received a 50% discount (20 lire), not bad.

The zoo was not impressedbut not upset. There is something to see, you can relax and prices are not

horseand the horse is beautiful here.

I didn’t want to go back on foot and we sat in dolmusha, which circled around the city for a long time. The way back

anyway, there is no menu, the Turks are chatting in English, got it. Clearly, the coast is geared towards the Turks and not

it is worth storming the catering. After a walk we went to sleep.

17.08 - Resting. Sea beach. In the evening I went to the local Ptt, on the sticker the lyre was clearly over and I heard

the usual ringing at the exit of the toll road. The barcode is lost and I had to draw it all up again.

For 35 lira I received a new sticker and a piece of paper with a code. They extended the stay at the hotel for another five days.

18.08 - Before lunch, lying on the beach, and then sat in dolmusha and went to Gebze for shopping. Have returned

at 22 o'clock with a bunch of packages. Shopping without a car is not shopping, but aspiration. Planned for tomorrow

trip to the princes islands.

19.08 - After breakfast we left for Bostanci - the nearest port from us to the Adalar islands (princes).

They made the wrong decision and went along the signs. There are more ports here than we thought and almost

taxied to the Bosphorus. They turned on the navigator, having turned around Kartal, found this "Limani".

immediately, in Russian went (in Turkish sailed) to the islands. We decided to stay on about. Heybeliada.

We started the inspection from right to left. It’s good that they didn’t rent bicycles. The terrain is mountainous and

the bike rides more on visitors than they ride it. Do not approach the sea, all around paid

beaches (30 lira from the bow). But in the depths of the island they found a artificially equipped descent and swam.

The Turks see not a good rest - everything around is dirty with plastic dishes. Going around the island in a circle

three hours later returned to the pier. On the way we came across a military object. Buying a ticket at

the way back, for some reason said that we need in Istambul. For 6 lira (per person) they just sailed away

Bosphorus to the Egyptian Bazaar (European part). From technology with you, one camera, that's all

left in the car in the parking lot. It’s problematic to get to the dry land, I had to take

tickets to the islands and on the way back. For a day they sailed on boats for about four hours.

But the show saw enough how adult uncles in suits and ties suck in all sorts of crap - like

cucumbers - peeling, juice - spray. On ha ha breaks hard.

We paid 12 lire for the parking of the car, for nine hours of stay (10:39 -19: 24) and at 20:30 we were at

Are you planning to travel by car to Turkey?

When entering by car in Turkey  for a period of less than 2 months, customs documents are not required. To present the traffic police, it is enough to have a Russian driver’s license, a vehicle registration certificate and a certificate of civil liability insurance. An insurance policy can be purchased at the border. An international insurance certificate is valid throughout the country.

To plan a trip to Turkey by car, there are two ways: by road, across several borders and by sea - by ferry from Sochi to Istanbul or Trabzon.

Traveling by car to Turkey by land through neighboring countries.

We go by wave to Bulgaria.  Bulgaria is a completely civilized country, with normal officials and a normal attitude. If you managed to happily pass the border cordons, the rest of the car trip will go well and with pleasure. Without breaking the rules of the road, you can not see the traffic police in the country itself at all.

   On the border in Turkey You will have to buy a visa $ 20, register it with the police. Then passport control and a car fee of $ 10. For $ 4, you will print a declaration for the car and then you can go through customs inspection. Border officials do not know a word in Russian, but read well in English. If your documents are in order and you are not carrying anything illegally, everything will end happily.

Another cost item  - a bridge over the Bosphorus, you need to pay only once, for travel by car there and back. Laws in Turkey, and especially in transit countries, may change, so it’s best to consult before traveling.

Sea trip by car, ferry from Sochi  to Turkey

Traveling by car to Turkey by ferry from Sochi  removes the problem of communication with transit countries, but more expensive. The price ranges from 350 to 450 dollars). By ferry, crossing the border does not preclude bureaucratic procedures.

A decent bill can be issued for paperwork. It depends on the car. Owners of not expensive cars have a chance to slip through the border of dollars for 30, and owners of foreign cars are estimated at 100-150. And if you do not give you the god Mercedes or BMW, then prices rise at times! Nevertheless, law and order exist on the Turkish border!