I love you Turkey.
1) There was a period of flight delays from Kyiv. I looked at Pegasus airlines https://www. flypgs. com
And I was very surprised that 3 days before departure, the Kiev-Ankara-Kyiv ticket cost $ 100
Hurrah!
2) Ankara - this is my first time.
//Remark - before exiting the airport, MUST change $ 100 /Euro- later - you will understand why //
How to get or fly to Alanya?
Airplane Ankara - Alanya in the evening.
Need to go differently.
//Well, for those "who do not like" new horizons ", everything is simple - there is an air Ankara-Antalya //
I looked - there is a fast train to Konya. Clear. From the train station. What do you need?
Get out of the airport and take the BELKO AIR bus. This bus is right next to the exit.
HAVAS, and BELKO AIR ahead of him
BELKO AIR - from Ankara airport to the bus station.
Hurry up. Drive 50 minutes. The cost of a bus ticket is 12 Turkish lira. /2.18 EUR / PAYMENT IN TURKISH LIR !!!
In 50 minutes you will be dropped off at the entrance to the railway station.
Calm down - he's in front of you!
Come in. Pass it completely, and you see the escalator up - you go there. You need a new terminal. (It is very beautiful, more like an airport. )
Then everything is simple. You get straight to the box office. And buy a train ticket to Ankara Konya / they will ask you to show your passport / The cost is 31 Turkish liras (5.6 euros).
Speed train. Rides very smoothly. You will enjoy the beauties outside the window.
In 1 hour 40 minutes you will be in Konya.
There is no free food on the train.
But they offer drinks, cookies, burgers.
The cost is slightly higher than in supermarkets.
I didn't buy it because I wasn't in a hurry and while I was waiting for the train, I visited a wonderful pastry shop near the entrance to the new terminal of the railway station.
There is free Wi-Fi on the train
The train leaves at 6-30 and 8-30
I also forgot to write: Luggage is not more than 2 kg. Or, how much is comfortable for you. / Well, you won’t drag hair dryers, irons, shampoos to Turkey? – it’s all here, in all hotels/
Ankara Konya Train
On the train Ankara Konya
Konya. authentic city. Very cute and beautiful.
But, neither Russian nor English will help you here.
If by chance, don't meet tourists. I haven't met.
I asked the locals how to get to the bus station.
One Turkish boy who sold tickets at the station, on the street. He said something like “for best friends - a bus to Alanya. Here"
There was no answer to the question - what time, how long to wait.
Well, the magic 2 words "OTOGAR / ALANYA" helped me. The local Turkish family, who was about to get on the bus, immediately left it in full force. And they tried to explain to me in Turkish how to get there. From their words - I realized that I need a light rail. And, that's right, I won't get there.
They put me in some kind of dolmush, they said something to the driver; and I drove along the beautiful Konya.
Very green, smiling, sunny city. This is Konya.
After 15 minutes, the driver dropped me off and gestured where I should go, to the light rail.
He didn’t take the money - he probably said something like - I’m not going there.
//I will learn Turkish. Shame on the jungle - still can't learn Turkish. This is me about myself! //
I will say that it was not far to go - about 2-3 blocks.
Along the beautiful old streets. Fountains, mosques, houses.
Once upon a time, Konya was the center of both Turkish and Persian culture.
The famous poet and mathematician Omar Khayyam lived here.
At the beginning of the last century, many Armenians lived in the city, but during the First World War, the policy of genocide did its “dirty deed” and the Armenian population of the city was deported and destroyed.
Now, only 6 thousand Armenians live in Konya.
Konya
Konya
Konya
Walking, I saw a small shopping center. I think: I’ll go and look for 10 minutes.
And she got lost for 3 hours. I have not seen so many beautiful, high-quality Turkish clothes for a long time, costing 5 euros. So: I wrote to you - change the currency! I didn't. And then it turned out that the card is not accepted. Cash only. And, only Turkish lira.
I had to go back 2 blocks.
Closer - there was no jar.
I did not see any exchangers /CHANGE OFFICE / , which are many on the entire coast of Turkey, along the way.
And further, happy and satisfied / those who love shopping will understand what I / decided to have lunch.
Turkey . there is so much delicious street food here.
Cafe on the street. WiFi - what pleases : Everywhere!
Choose . Dish, I call such “for the whole family”: shawarma, salads, tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, french fries.
Everything is fresh, smelling. Sauces 3 types.
And all this for 1 Euro. 5 Turkish Lira .
Yummy!
And here is the high-speed tram. And here they don't let you in for money.
Buy a token. Passage, just like in any city to the light rail - through the turnstile.
3.5 Turkish lira. I don't remember, it seems like that.
20 minutes and you are at the bus station /otogar/.
Well, Konya, see you soon!
And I'm in Alanya.
The next flight that went to Alanya was the KONTUTR bus company, before that I had not traveled by buses of this company, but I will say right away: “I was not disappointed! ! Like all other companies in Turkey - Excellent!
http://www. kontur. com. tr/Bilet. php
Price 60 TL / approx. 10.9 Euro/
You will drive through the whole of TURKEY - pass the "Top of the World", coniferous forests, go down to the valleys, and again - "Top of the World"! Vineyards and greenhouses, tangerine trees and fields with beautiful flowers. Great!
Roads are not just in good condition, but in very good condition!
KONTUR bus company - from Konya to Alanya.
A photo cannot convey the feeling of "Top of the World"
Konya - Alanya
Konya - Alanya
Well, it is clear that in all buses for a long distance, there is TV, music.
Stewards, who, for 5 hours, bring water, tea, coffee, sweets.
Wifi I asked. I was connected.
So, I recommend KONTUTR.
Why so long - I can not answer.
Approximately 40 minutes total for stops.
20 minutes - checking documents / this is already, at the entrance to Maganavt/
Different bus companies travel in different ways. If it is important for you, choose another bus company.
For me, this is part of the holiday.
And I enjoy it!
Well, hello sea, I'm in Alanya!
P. S. , Back, I bought - a single ticket Alanya - Ankara. / bus + train / If you buy, then focus on the bus calling in GAR - this is another magic word - railway station. The cost is about the same.
Someone asked for a review in money from Ankara to Alanya = 20 Euro.
Back, you can fly by plane. There is an evening res Gazipasa - Ankara - it costs 25 Euro.
Have a nice holiday, everyone!
Reviews on hotels separately. / Ozgur Bey Spa Hotel - Adult Only and Blue Diamond Alya Hotel /
