Thanks for the reply,
Do you think I need to book the ferry in advance , or should I just turn up and wait for a ferry?
I intend to cross into Turkey from Greece in the area around Istanbul, is there anything that I should be aware of? I understand that I need a visa, do I get this at the border?

Chris

Hello Chris,
Here is my email vassiliou_antonis@hotmail.com

enjoy the trip

Antonis

hi chris,

i have crossed that border 4 times (2 times with UK reg. bike, 2 times with Turkish reg. bike). easy crossing at the border. you will get the visa at the border for app. 10 quid if you are holding UK or EU passport. also, don't forget to buy an insurance for Turkiye at the border for app. 10 quid too. the insurance shop is in the duty free area where you can find cigarettes, alcohols, etc.. there is a shop called "Isvicre Sigorta". walk in and ask for motorbike insurance. traffic is a bit busy in Istanbul, especially in the rush hours. crossing from european side to asian side is always busy during day time. just ride through the cars and follow other bikers (do like romans do............)

a small tip for the tollbooths for bridge crossing and motorways: do not pay. just take the OGS tools with 60-70 kph. they wont give you a ticket as you have non-Turkish number plate.

most probably i am leaving istanbul at the end for march due to job change. if I am around i might help you.

about ferry, you dont need to book in advance. just go there and wait for the ferry. I have also took this ferry 2 times long time ago. I guess there was one at 2355 hrs every night and arrive north part of the island in the morning around 0700 ish. this is the cheapest option (and you dont have pay for accommodation). there are also fast ferries, however, i dont know if these fast ferries are only for passanger or not.

best route: Turkish border->istanbul->ankara->down to antalya->follow the south coast and arrive tasucu where you have to take the ferry.
fast route: Turkish border->istanbul->ankara->mersin-tasucu

any more questions welcome.

best of luck and enjoy.

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