Jamie_Beatson Posted July 6, 2012 Report Share Posted July 6, 2012 Hi guys, Just trying to gauge how many people are likely to be travelling from Istanbul to Eskisehir and back for the game. There were vague murmurings somewhere of trying to organise a bus there and back for Saints fans, and I'm wondering if that's feasible a) in terms of numbers and in terms of cost. So who is making that journey, who would be up for that kind of transport (probably leaving Thursday early morning and back Friday afternoon). Also, do any of our Turkish friends have any idea how much it would cost us to charter that kind of bus? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOODLUM65 Posted July 6, 2012 Report Share Posted July 6, 2012 Hi guys, Just trying to gauge how many people are likely to be travelling from Istanbul to Eskisehir and back for the game. There were vague murmurings somewhere of trying to organise a bus there and back for Saints fans, and I'm wondering if that's feasible a) in terms of numbers and in terms of cost. So who is making that journey, who would be up for that kind of transport (probably leaving Thursday early morning and back Friday afternoon). Also, do any of our Turkish friends have any idea how much it would cost us to charter that kind of bus? Hi Jamie, will speak to my travelling companion Ancient, and will let you know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted July 6, 2012 Report Share Posted July 6, 2012 Possibly 2 of us looking to make that journey. Should know within the next day or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ancientsaint Posted July 6, 2012 Report Share Posted July 6, 2012 Hi guys, Just trying to gauge how many people are likely to be travelling from Istanbul to Eskisehir and back for the game. There were vague murmurings somewhere of trying to organise a bus there and back for Saints fans, and I'm wondering if that's feasible a) in terms of numbers and in terms of cost. So who is making that journey, who would be up for that kind of transport (probably leaving Thursday early morning and back Friday afternoon). Also, do any of our Turkish friends have any idea how much it would cost us to charter that kind of bus? 2 of us will be in Istanbul on Wednesday morning -but planning going to Eskisehir that day and staying until Friday morning - then back to Istanbul. Heading home on Saturday -hopefully in time for the Cowdenbeath game . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickardo Posted July 6, 2012 Report Share Posted July 6, 2012 Now that it seems like were heading there think it sounnds like a plan.(no that ive booked hey haw yet.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nips Posted July 6, 2012 Report Share Posted July 6, 2012 I'm in the same boat as ancient, as are my two travelling companions - looking to get to Eskisihir on the Wednesday so we can enjoy the atmosphere the night before the game and then head back to Istanbul on the Friday. Wouldn't fancy rushing about on the Thursday just in case there are problems with traffic etc, and PSJ are also hopeful of arranging a game on the Thursday morning so we would need to be there on the Wednesday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darknEss Posted July 6, 2012 Report Share Posted July 6, 2012 I work as a concierge in a one of the most popular local chain hotel in istanbul. If u guys can find enoug ppl easy to arange a bus or midi bus. I will check prices tmrrw. Other option is regular bus companies almost every hour u can find a bus from ist to eses. If u land to Ataturk Airport, take a taxi to esenler main bus station (esenler otogar in turkish) that cost u around max 10€. After u reach esenler find kamil koc or ismail ayaz these r good brands to travel. Normally it take 5 and half hour to reach eskisehir but due to traffic hard to leave from istanbul Everything will be easiyer when u reach to eses. Take the tram and get off at CARSİ station. Then ppl will help u I willgo to eses on 18th from istanbul and if u guys want can guide u Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmsaintee Posted July 6, 2012 Report Share Posted July 6, 2012 i do not get into till 15.45 @ istanbul what are my options? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawman Posted July 6, 2012 Report Share Posted July 6, 2012 Having paid for non refundable accommodation in Istanbul on the Thursday, would anyone else be interested in coming back to Istanbul on a bus after the game on the thursday? 2 youngsters in our party, sorry if that's boring but would be great to know if anyone else is interested, instead of ( or as well as) a friday return,even a few hours after the game to still get some of the post game atmosphere? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie_Beatson Posted July 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2012 Lawman-we have two who need to get back to Istanbul airport straight from the game. If you find transport for that they'd certainly be interested Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawman Posted July 6, 2012 Report Share Posted July 6, 2012 Happy to go back via the airport I suppose it all depends on numbers Maybe anyone interested in a return on the Thursday can post an interest here? It might suit the bus co to have 2 runs rather than having to send back an empty bus thurs or put up a driver overnight? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nold Posted July 6, 2012 Report Share Posted July 6, 2012 There will be 6 of us up for the Thurs morning back friday transport if possible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOODLUM65 Posted July 6, 2012 Report Share Posted July 6, 2012 Suggest a list of "who's Aye and who's NAW" for Wed./Thurs. going and for Thurs./Fri. return. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
55saint Posted July 6, 2012 Report Share Posted July 6, 2012 There will be 6 of us up for the Thurs morning back friday transport if possible Same here - 2 of us to leave Istanbul (city) Thurs morning return Friday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnstoun Posted July 6, 2012 Report Share Posted July 6, 2012 2 of us looking to go Ist - Eses Thursday morning, but need to be back at Ataturk Airport 2.30pm-ish on the Friday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnstoun Posted July 6, 2012 Report Share Posted July 6, 2012 i do not get into till 15.45 @ istanbul what are my options? I hope you don't mean on the Thursday? You would need to fly to Eses to get there on time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmsaintee Posted July 6, 2012 Report Share Posted July 6, 2012 I hope you don't mean on the Thursday? You would need to fly to Eses to get there on time! no i arrive the day before Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve McQueen Posted July 7, 2012 Report Share Posted July 7, 2012 2 of us would be up for it. Preferably staying overnight in Eski & coming back Friday. Would need to know fairly soon or will make alternative arrangements. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint of Sichuan Posted July 7, 2012 Report Share Posted July 7, 2012 Two of us will be leaving Istanbul on Wednesday afternoon - returning Friday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnstoun Posted July 7, 2012 Report Share Posted July 7, 2012 no i arrive the day before Then your options are to stay the night in Istanbul and bus it to Eskisehir the following morning (6 hours), or get the bus directly to Eses on the Wednesday, but you'd be getting into town quite late. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnstoun Posted July 7, 2012 Report Share Posted July 7, 2012 (edited) Wed/Fri Ancient 2, Nips 3, Sichuan 2 Thu/Thu Lawman 3-4 Thu/Thu-Fri(am) Fridge 2 Thu/Fri(am) Johnst. 2 Thu/Fri Jamie 5, Nold 6, 55Saint 2, S_McQ. 2 Feel free to add/delete/update. I need to be at Ataturk Airport 3pm Friday, so got to leave Eses before 9am on Friday morning. Obviously we could charter different numbers each way so everyone travelling there on Thursday could go in one coach, ditto for returns. Edited July 7, 2012 by Johnstoun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie_Beatson Posted July 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2012 There's actually five in our group travelling to eskisehir on the Thursday. Two coming back on Thursday night and three on Friday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE FRIDGE Posted July 7, 2012 Report Share Posted July 7, 2012 2 of us staying in Istanbul happy to get bus up to ess on Thurs am. Would be willing to come back after game or leave Fri am. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ancientsaint Posted July 7, 2012 Report Share Posted July 7, 2012 Hopefully in the next round we get an Irish team -make travel a bit easier ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie_Beatson Posted July 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2012 I've ha a quote back from one company-if there were 40 people going Thursday AM to Friday PM it would be approx 30 quid a head return. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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