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WHAT A RIP OFF.

Annabella

2006-05-27 21:10:40

Well we have just returned from another fantastic holiday in Icmeler. Did some more of the day trips, Surf and Turf, Lazy day, and went over to Rhoddes. One down fall though

Booked the trip to Pamukkale, worse thing we have ever done. Dont be fooled by what some people tell you like we were.1st we had to be up for 6-30 for the bus to pick us up. All pilled in, picking up in Icmeler and Marmaris. We were then told by the courier that we would stop for breakfast, carry on to a small Turkish Village and then on to Pamukkle. 2hrs in to the journey we stayed for a lovely breakfast with free tea and coffee and cold drinks. Then off to the Turkish Village for dinner.
The Little Turkish Village turned out to be the

carpet factory were we had to stay for 2 hrs before lunch. Yes, nice lunch but had to pay for drinks and try had to fight the carpet man off to stop hassling us to buy a carpet!!!! Then another 2hr journey to Pamukkle.On the way there we were then told that,,,, it had now dried up, NO water over flowed and you could only paddle in water that just covered your ankle bones

Oh yes, we could swim in Cleopatras pool for an extra £18 per person!!! Wel, what else could we do in 102 degree heat

I have never felt so ripped off in all my life. None of this is explained when booking which cost us £12.50 each in the 1st place. So after arriving back at our hotel that night at 8pm, yes, a very long day we decided NO more day trips. Take care and be happy. Anna xxxxx

jojouk

2006-05-28 07:27:18

Cleopatras pool was 18 lira pp not £18.

cockney girl

2006-05-28 07:49:15

Hi yes that is the same trip as we went on i thought it was a value for money day out,we really enjoyed it and thought it interesting at the carpet factory one visit but would get boring everytime,cleopatrics pool was great but we only paid 18 lira as well,which worked out about £6-£7.We also had to pay for drinks with our meal but a whole day out for that price we thought was very reasonable.The tour rep guy was great and very helpful,they have stopped certain places of the pamukale being walked on to preserve the beauty of it,how can they make that again,like stonehenge you cannot go on that again

joan.pw

2006-05-28 11:42:04

Cotton castles

We went on the trip some years ago and YES we ended up at the carpet factory.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
But we stayed over night at a really nice 5 star hotel, with show included, had a great time, but a very long journey.

Went on a trip to Patar, some years ago,we all voted NOT to go to the CF
driver and rep were not best pleased, but we all stood our ground, spent more time on the beach instead, so why not try that yourself next time.

It made our day.

loucielou

2006-05-28 12:06:27

i have noticed, wherever we go on holls, we are always being dragged to carpet factories! lol
as for the trip, it was something i was looking at - but do not think i will bother now.
i understand about them needing to preserve it and stuff, but it should have been made clear that you would not be allowed full access at the time of booking.

bridd

2006-05-28 15:46:35

I've been on several jeep safaris and have never yet been to a carpet or any other factory. We always ask before booking and make it clear what we do and don't want. Its possible to find trips without these stops. You just need to be choosy.
Bridd

maverick57uk

2006-05-28 18:19:07

rip off

glad to see they are still doing the carpet factory that bloke who hassles you is so rich by know his been there for years at least twelve years
this sort of thing does need preserving as it is a wonder of the world and was suffering from decay as other threads have said ask these sort of questions before booking or do a private booking once you have checked everything out it can be a really enjoyable trip if you take advise from others

chelsea boy

2006-05-28 18:51:30

try ordering a trip with no "extras".might cost you a bit more but better value for money........cheap trips mean visit to commission locations

neknit

2006-05-28 19:03:20

You can ask as many questions as you like they will only tell you want you want to hear!. We went to Ephesus from Gumbet and we asked whether the trip included the House of Mary. Yes, without a doubt was the answer. Three times we asked during the booking. We stopped at a jewellery factory which was really enjoyable, the displays were fabulous no hard sell. Then we went to Ephesus so far ok. On the way back we asked when we were going to the House and we were told that we were not. The coach was up in arms but they were adamant we were not going we were two ks from it. Some people were really upset as they were from Canada and USA and knew the chances of them coming back were slim. The guide muttered about time and then we drove on for about five ks and then they stopped at a carpet factory so we all refused to get off the bus. We went back to the tour office the following day and complained. The answer was this is a Muslim country. We have met many people who have had the same experience. The only ones that go seem to be the rep trips. I did not feel ripped off because the Ephesus part was wonderful but I would now take all I was told about trips with a pinch of salt
Margaret

Annabella

2006-05-28 19:15:58

Sorry about the miss print above :oops:

it was 18 lira and not £18. I still think it was a rip off. (my view i know ) I do understand that Pamukkle is a wonder of the world and does need preserving but i do think we should have been told that parts were closed and most were now green with mold, and not white !!!!!!!!!!!! Sorry to moan. Take care. Anna xxxxxxxx

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