I can't believe that the tour is less than 2 weeks away. Stephie and I arrive around 1:30ish as well so we'd love to meet up and split a taxi. We arrive from Amsterdam via KLM.

PS. We spent $75 on our VISA's so you got a good deal Andre!

Oh bye the way I forgot to mention that Jen and I are getting our visas in Turkey. I have no idea how long it takes to get our visas there and I do not know if that may cause a delay for some of you.
Does everyone arriving at that time got their visas ??

Sarah and I have our Visas already. I can't believe we are all going to be in Turkey so soon! Cannot wait to meet you all...so excited for our Turkish Delight

T.O. Girl/Olga, I think me and Sarah are on the same flight as you, at least from Amsterdam to Istanbul. What time is your flight from Pearson on Friday? Ours is 6:10.

Hi Johanna,

Here's a link to a post from a previous traveler that mentions the visa wait time (see the post by Praha335Ci, 4th from the top).

http://connect.contiki.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/417105522...=136107753#136107753

But just to keep in mind, the person posting that info was in Istanbul during the high season (late May), so that might explain the large crowd.

Andre

Hi Everyone,
I'm also getting my visa at the airport. My friend who is already there b/c of business (and is also on our tour) told me that it took him 2 minutes to get his visa. Make sure you have exactly $60US, and go directly to the visa line first.

Stephie - Are you flying with NWA too? My flight leaves Pearson at 12:40 (Fri) and goes to Detroit before Amsterdam.

Where does everyone want to meet at the airport?

Our flight departs Toronto around 6ish on Friday, direct to Amsterdam, so I guess we may run into you on the flight from Amsterdam to Istanbul or when we land!

Andre thanks for the info!! Well me and Jen will be arriving on Saturday at 1:35 pm via Alitalia flight 704. Since Olga and us need Visas I think it will be a good idea to met at the Visa counter. From the info Andre gave me it seems that there is only 2 counters so it shouldn't be that difficult to find each other. It seems that we will be arriving few minutes before you, so we will get our visas and wait near the counter for you guys as long as we get there on time!! We will keep our contiki document holder in our hands or hang around our necks to identify us, please you guys do the same so we can look for you. 1 more week and we will be there!!!

Oh bye the way for those getting visas in Turkey the price is $20 for US residents and $60 for Canadians (Euros or US Dollars accepted). See this site. http://www.mfa.gov.tr/visa-fees-at-border-gates-for-2008.en.mfa

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Hello Everyone,

I'm going on this tour as well. I've been in Istanbul for the past month now with work. I just created a Facebook group for this tour if anyone is interested in joining. It's called Turkish Delight - October 2008. Looking forward to meeting everyone next week. If you have any questions, please let me know.

Brian

Johanna,
I will meet you two ladies at the visa counter. I will have the contiki itinerary in my hand, but also I have joined Brian's facebook group. You will be able to recognize me from my profile pic.

Stephie, where do you want to meet up? Same place ok?

Hi All,

I'll be arriving on Friday 10/10 afternoon around 4 pm by British Airway. Is anyone arriving around same time to share a cab to hotel?

Dan

T.O. Gal - Stephie and I will meet you at the visa counter. We'll look for people with the Contiki kit!

Look forward to meeting you all in a couple of days!

Perfect, I will see you guys at the visa counter. Everyone have a safe trip!!!

Johanna