AboutOguz Kosebalaban Expertise I`ve been leading tours throughout whole Turkey since 1987 as a licensed tour-guide on archaeological, cultural, and Christian Pilgrimage tours , visiting Istanbul-Ankara-Cappadocia-Antalya-Hierapolis-Aphrodisias-Ephesus-Pergamon-Troy-Bursa many many times.
My web presence : check www.geocities.com/oguzbalaban and my visiual istanbul guide blog is at www.my.opera.com/istanbulinsider and http://www.flickr.com/photos/23822697@N02/
Experience The info I provide is limited to traveler's interest sites in Turkey , and useful information for travelers;
I am not able to accommodate questions on relocations, wages, apartment rentals, lost connections etc.
Organizations Bachelor's degree from FAculty of Political Sciences of Ankara University , Guiding licence from the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism
Publications Bachelor's degree from FAculty of Political Sciences of Ankara University , Guiding licence from the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism
Education/Credentials Bachelor's degree from FAculty of Political Sciences of Ankara University , Guiding licence from the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism
Awards and Honors Bachelor's degree from FAculty of Political Sciences of Ankara University , Guiding licence from the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism
Past/Present Clients Bachelor's degree from FAculty of Political Sciences of Ankara University , Guiding licence from the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism
Question QUESTION: How long is the car journey from Selcuk-Bergama?
ANSWER: Selcuk to Bergama is 172 km and takes 2hr30mn if you take the inexpensive tollroad the turn of which is after Selçuk about 5 - 7 km ; turkish word for this express way ( authobahn ) is otoban ; its sign shows a logo like a bridge ; the sign is in light freen color as opposed to the regular drive way in dark blue background. If you miss the otoban - expressway, you then drive through Izmir ; and waste an other 30 minutes at traffic lights.
Enjoy it - Oguz
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QUESTION: If you had to choose between Aphrodisias and Miletus which would you recommend?
ANSWER: In many respects Aphrodisias is even more impressive and definetely more charming in many ways then Ephesus; Miletus can not get close to the league of these sites ; though for somebody who like philosopher Thales so much ; going to his home city Miletus could be special. Aphrodisias is definetely the winner; plus outside the ruins ( 3 km towards Karacasu ) Anatolia restaurant as mentioned in New York times is a must; charming rustic countryside restaurant in a lovely garden with reasonable prices ( not the major issue though ) as well.
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QUESTION: Is it possible to go from Marmaris-Hierapolis-Afrodisias to Seluk by private car in 1 day? Is Hierapolis better than Aphrodisia or vice versa? i f only 1 sit is possible which would you choose? Thank you.
Answer It could be done in one day; but it will be long and will be like fulfilling duty, instead of enjoying it. I recommend one site ; in which case I prefer Aphrodisias, but the charm of Hierapolis is a different category with the formations.
Overnight in Pamukkale then the following day drive to Selcuk ( 3 hour ) is recommended ; or you may have to come back another year; Turkey welcomes visitors more than once usually.
