Let's take a look at shopping tours to Turkey, the prices of which allow you to save on the road and bring profitable goods that can hardly be found at an affordable cost in our cities. We will find the best deals and find out when to plan a trip from Moscow, Krasnodar, Samara and other Russian cities.
What is the Turkish Republic associated with? The average resident of the Russian Federation will talk about resorts, the sea and the mountains; someone will remember the past belligerence and legendary power, about Troy and other ancient archeological monuments. But Turkey in 2021 differs from these images very much, it is not just a “resort paradise”, but also a state with a strong textile industry. Shopping tours to Turkey from Moscow can be very interesting even for those who are used to not being surprised at anything in the recognized centers of world fashion.
EU travelers have long appreciated the benefits of visiting Istanbul and cities close to it. Here they buy things made of leather and fur; cotton clothes and bedding sets are in almost the same demand. Having purchased them, adding a towel to their luggage, vacationers rush to jewelry stores, since there are many of them and the goods are inexpensive.
The most important feature of Turkish shopping is obligatory bargaining, with the exception of stores with a fixed price. But before figuring out whether it is right to go to a bazaar or a shopping center, it is recommended that you choose the region of the country to visit.
Where to go shopping in Turkey?
Shopping tours to Turkey often involve a trip to Antalya... A few kilometers from the sea coast, there are a lot of factories that sew textile goods, and a trip to brand shops for a tourist is free of charge. There they buy clothes made of cotton and leather, tablecloths and pillows, curtains, CPBs, and dining sets.
There is no strict schedule for the end of work, the doors of the shops are locked after the visitors leave. If you have free money, visit the street name Ataturk, just she concentrates luxury shops. Don't give up on the hike To the market, they will offer a lot of spices, national pastries and sweets. Prepare documents before entering the newly built Antalya port, on its territory trade is free of any duties and taxes.
Prices for shopping tours to Turkey are quite attractive for those traveling to Alanya. The past of this city is associated with pirates, and now travelers appreciate the external beauty, the abundance of first-class silk. Here it is presented in the widest range of colors, ornaments and textures.
Marmaris cannot boast of giant shopping centers, but there are more than enough small shops and shops here. The abundance of fakes, but of very high quality, allows you to buy the necessary product at soft prices. It is recommended to visit Marmaris closer to the end of the tourist season, when sellers begin to get rid of things not purchased by vacationers.
Bodrum is distinguished by the fact that bohemians gather here, lovers of the lush nightlife. It is here that the largest entertainment club on Turkish soil is organized. It will be pleasant to celebrate successful shopping days there, to summarize them with a romantic result. Typical products are copper, onyx and brass items, handmade carpets, olive soap made using ancient technology.
The cost of a shopping tour in Istanbul tourists are primarily interested in, because with all the attractiveness of smaller cities and resort areas, the trade sector there is not as developed as in the former capital. The streets of Istanbul are almost entirely occupied by trade establishments, and this is predetermined by its original structure. Already in the Middle Ages, every inhabitant knew that a certain product was found in abundance in such and such a quarter, and even the onset of the 21st century did not change anything here.
Experts advise to bypass the markets, which are used by the locals themselves, if there is a desire to feel the Ottoman flavor. Duren will leave without visiting the Egyptian Bazaar, there will probably be something interesting, even those who have repeatedly been in the trading rows continue to discover something new for themselves. Try to get into the period of the shopping festival, when shopping centers do not stop for an hour for 40 days.
According to reviews, it is worth visiting the area Via Portwhere up to 500 luxury shops are concentrated; a lot of inexpensive cafes - indoor and outdoor, with cuisine of all kinds of gastronomic directions - will help travelers to relax, take a break.
- how to get to Istanbul inexpensively,
- how to book a hotel cheaply.
When is the best time to go on a shopping tour?
The lack of a separate sales period in Turkey is a myth; in malls and shops, the main discounts are made in July, August, January, February, September and March. Autumn months are favorable for those who do not take tours to Turkey for shopping, but prefer to shop in the markets.
By the end of October, trade subsides, entrepreneurs are dropping the cost below the purchase price, just to help out the minimum money. Shopping tour to Turkey for a fur coat is not necessary to plan for the season of sales, in the Istanbul district Zeytinburnu every factory sets up a branded store with affordable rates.
Please note that trading activity freezes on Sundays and the first day of Ramadan. Standard shops are open from 9 am to 7 am, with a half-hour break at 13:30. Check the work schedules in advance, be interested in the mode of operation of grocery stores and public catering, so as not to stay hungry.
Prices for shopping tours in Turkey
There is only one question left to analyze - the cost of a trip to Turkey for fans of shopping and shopping trips. We will assume that a single tourist (s) gets on a plane on January 15 and spends 5 nights in the country.
- Arsi Hotel turns out to be an attractive place to live in Alanya (only 80 meters to the waves), a room of a standard economy group with a balcony is rented for 14.5 thousand. Having paid 500 rubles, you will receive not only breakfast, but also dinner, and the all-inclusive system will 16 600. Operators - Sunmar and TEZTour, for certain types of rooms the voucher is available through Natalie Tours.
- Kleopatra Alis Hotel is also located in Alanya, and is 30 meters closer to the sea surf. The minimum bet is the same 14,500, the organizers are Sunmar, TEZTour.
- Those departing to Istanbul are advised to book accommodation at the Kupeli Palace Hotel, pay 23,000 for normal rooms. Places in demand by arrivals are relatively close, the tourist will be able to enjoy the monuments as well. We ask nicotine fans to choose other sites!
- Martinenz Hotel offers to stay 5 nights for 21-25 thousand (depending on the date of arrival), operator - TEZTour. Breakfast and dinner will raise the payment to 29.4 thousand.
- Golden Horn Istanbul is a slightly higher class, five days will cost 24,000 - 29,000, and 33,600 are paid for standard rooms with views of the water.
- Those who choose Antalya will need the Crowne Plaza Antalya Hotel, room 28 sq. m. costs 27,200 without food. Mediator - Natalie Tours.
Knowing about such offers, it is easy to live in these cities and free up the maximum amount of money for shopping.
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If you are used to vacationing in Turkey on your own and planning your vacation separately, then we recommend that you familiarize yourself with the material on vacation prices, insurance conditions, visas, booking flights, hotels and other aspects of a good trip.
If you have not yet decided what to bring as a souvenir, a separate article will tell you about the nuances of shopping, ways to save money, and what cannot be taken out of the country.
