The Istanbul Shopping Fest, or Istanbul Shopping Fest, was first held in 2011. Since then, the country's authorities have been planning to organize this event annually. For about 40 days in late spring (dates vary slightly for each year) Istanbul turns into a huge retail outlet. The festival is sponsored by such organizations as the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Turkey, the city hall and other very serious structures.
It is necessary
- - tickets to Istanbul,
- - hotel or hotel reservation.
Instructions
Step 1
It takes almost no effort to get to the Shopping Festival. First of all, find out the exact dates of the event. Then choose the time of the festival when you can travel to Turkey. It is unlikely that anyone will devote all 40 days to shopping in Istanbul, but 2-3 weeks can be allocated. Russian citizens do not need a visa to the Republic of Turkey if they do not plan to stay there for more than 90 days. The shopping festival lasts 40 days, so this time will definitely be enough.
Step 2
It is best to buy tickets in advance, as during the festival, due to the influx of tourists to Istanbul, prices can go up dramatically. The same goes for hotel reservations. By 2015, the festival is expected to attract more than 15 million guests from all over the world. Currently, the hotel potential of Istanbul does not allow accommodating so many tourists, but work is underway to improve these indicators right now. If you want to stay with the greatest benefit, book hotels not on the last day before departure.
Step 3
No entrance ticket to the festival is required. Many shopping centers in Istanbul are open around the clock at this time, markets and shops extend their opening hours to 23 hours and later. The festival takes place in the European and Anatolian parts of the city. At the same time, it will be possible to enjoy all kinds of spectacles: colorful and interesting show programs, concerts, take part in parties and attend holidays. A lottery will be held at the festival, for participation in which it is simply enough to purchase something worth more than 40 liras. Much lower commodity prices are expected than usual. Numerous and very significant discounts await all guests. The opening will feature a traditional parade of musicians and artists, which in itself is a very exciting spectacle.
