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Istanbul Cruise Ship Port and Visa Essentials

Image of cruise ships docked at the Karaköy Cruise Ship Terminal in Istanbul.

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in City Trip,My Tips & Tricks,Transportation

Almost on a daily basis I get emails from people about to take a cruise liner to Istanbul. Trying to plan their trip, they have questions like “Where is the cruise port in Istanbul?”, “How far is it from the cruise ship pier in Istanbul to Sultanahmet?” or “What are the transportation options from the […]

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What Everybody Ought to Know About VAT and Tipping

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in City Trip,Etiquette & Customs,Visa, Money & Safety

It is custom to tip in Turkey. In the majority of Istanbul’s bars and restaurants, service is not included. But tipping is not only expected for table services. So, for what services are tips expected, and how much? On the other hand, the value-added tax (VAT) is always included in the prices displayed. But as […]

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Duty-Free Upon Arrival?

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in City Trip,My Tips & Tricks

After passing the border control and being let into the country, you normally go look for your luggage and head for the exit. But hold your horses, there is still a small surprise ahead. At the Atatürk International Airport of Istanbul, you can also buy duty-free goods upon arrival. Although you can experience this opportunity […]

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