Driving to TNRC

lisa201168



Joined: 21/12/2007
Posts: 66

Message Posted:
22/03/2008 20:42

Hi everyone, if I drive my vehicle to trnc via Turkey in a couple of months, does anyone know any major hurdles, have a any good tips - any info is really welcome and well, dare I say a beer for you upon arrival in Kyrenia!

Thanks in advance.

suntanman



Joined: 18/04/2007
Posts: 721

Message Posted:
22/03/2008 23:31

don't know if this link will work, but the topic has ben discussed on another forum.

http://trncvillaowners.phpbb3now.com/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=1949

suntanman



Joined: 18/04/2007
Posts: 721

Message Posted:
22/03/2008 23:32

Good luck, let us all know how you get along

lovingcyprus


Joined: 02/03/2007
Posts: 1272

Message Posted:
23/03/2008

good luck hope all goes well

Jo Valentine


Joined: 10/02/2008
Posts: 508

Message Posted:
23/03/2008 00:45

Hi Lisa

Moira & Keith set off on Tuesday after we sent their container. Their intended route was staying North and including Greece, missing Bulgaria. Moira (Forum name Milou) will be back in circulation on here as soon as they stop driving & she can find an internet cafe.

Cheers

Jo

lisa201168



Joined: 21/12/2007
Posts: 66

Message Posted:
23/03/2008 02:15

have found out route to channel cross of course, diff routes to turkey, so will choose one and go for it, not many mile inbetween, what is the main crossing from turkey to kyrenia becuase 3 show up on maps...thanks all....

pilgrim



Joined: 11/05/2007
Posts: 1404

Message Posted:
23/03/2008 23:10

We did Brindizi (italy) to Cesme (Turkey) Good Luck

scrubbers


Joined: 18/03/2008
Posts: 1

Message Posted:
24/03/2008 00:35

Hi,

i have recently done the long and tiring jorney and would recomend that you put your car in to a container and fly out.

Bu t if you really insits on driving the best route is to get to Brindisi in Italy and get the ferry to turkey then drive along the south coast of Turkey to Tasucuc and get the ferry to Girne. A tomtom will get you as far as Budepest then you are on your own.



Good Luck

orangekazzie



Joined: 31/07/2007
Posts: 1091

Message Posted:
24/03/2008 00:52

Good luck Lisa, hope all goes well.

Karen

Bazpropper


Joined: 16/03/2008
Posts: 19

Message Posted:
24/03/2008 15:14

Hi Scrubbers

Not put off and was thinking of same route via Italy/Turkey Girne.

Hoping to travel during April .

Can you give approx cost of ferries and when and how to book .

Thanks in anticipation.

Baz

Jachin



Joined: 05/02/2008
Posts: 99

Message Posted:
24/03/2008 18:49

Take a look at Ankertravel.net . Lots of information.

li n lee


Joined: 09/10/2007
Posts: 144

Message Posted:
26/03/2008 22:15

i think i must be insane, already had words about route even discussed heatedly , the best way to dover from leicester god forgive me if i turn up alone........ lisas better half. Anyway we are setting off May 30th, hope to be there tuesday morning at Girne for a well deserved beer

Corinium


Joined: 23/03/2008
Posts: 58

Message Posted:
27/03/2008 19:23

I did it both ways last May

Got the ferry from Italy to Cesme going out. (About £350 - £400)

Then a day's driving through Turkey to Tacusu. Then the overnight ferry to Girne.

Paperwork at any Turkish borders are a nightmare, expect at least a two hour wait. The ferry across to Girne is filthy.



Drove all the way back to UK via Istanbul, Bulgaria, Serbia, Hungary, Austria, Germany etc etc. Left Wednesday am, got back Sunday lunchtime.



Hated it at the time, as we were put off by tales of bogus policeman with on the spot fines, but did not encounter anything untoward. Looking back it was great. Would do it again now I know all the pitfalls.



Basically be prepared for anything and don't set yourself any deadlines.



Hope it goes well

Jo Valentine


Joined: 10/02/2008
Posts: 508

Message Posted:
27/03/2008 19:59

Hi again Lisa

If you 'bottle out' of the drive I've emailed you details of a really good deal on a R0-RO Ferry.

But as it sound like you are an intrepid pair, my best wishes and jealousy go with you! Enjoy!

Jo

pilgrim



Joined: 11/05/2007
Posts: 1404

Message Posted:
27/03/2008 23:37

Corinium, deja vue of 2004

regards

p

Jo Valentine


Joined: 10/02/2008
Posts: 508

Message Posted:
28/03/2008 12:29

Hi again Lisa

If you 'bottle out' of the drive I've emailed you details of a really good deal on a R0-RO Ferry.

But as it sound like you are an intrepid pair, my best wishes and jealousy go with you! Enjoy!

Jo

coffer


Joined: 13/02/2007
Posts: 292

Message Posted:
28/03/2008 13:05

Hi Guys, We followed the same route as most, UK, France, Switzerland, Italy, Turkey, TRNC. My No 1 recommendation is; make a holiday out of it, book hotels ahead (last minute.com etc) take your time and enjoy the trip. It really is a fabulous journey with some fantastic views and lovely people.



We would agree that the only difficult part of the journey was the trip from Turkey to Girne, on a very old, slow and dirty ferry! But other than that it was a great adventure.



Have fun!

li n lee


Joined: 09/10/2007
Posts: 144

Message Posted:
30/03/2008 20:22

thanks all for your support and replies. weve decided to drive all the way to turkey and then get the captain pugwash ferry to girne....... Then weve got 3 weeks to get over the adventure see you all in june