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DIY Turkey £730 for family of 4

Just wanted to let people know my experience of booking a DIY holiday to Turkey. We used to own a holiday home there, but sold that this year. We love the resort of Calis Beach and have stayed in some lovely apartments run by a Turkish couple who have become our friends.

Last week I booked 4 flights for the end of June using www.cheapestflights.co.uk £119 each plus 1% debit card fee.

3 bedroomed apartment £200 booked direct with the owners www.tenapartments.com

Private transfer arranged with the owner £50 return

Total cost for 1 week for 2 adults and 2 children £730

Only a few tour ops go to Calis these days so a package was out of the question as we want apartments but could only find hotels on offer. We also know the apartments we are using are not just basic ones, they are a bit more than that but not luxury by any means. We also have a private transfer so no waiting around on a hot coach and a shorter journey time!
“A budget is telling your money where to go instead of wondering where it went.” - Dave Ramsey

Comments

  • tightgit_2
    tightgit_2 Posts: 571 Forumite
    That sounds great. I notice that you are in Bristol. Are you flying from Bristol ?
  • tiff
    tiff Posts: 6,608 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker Savvy Shopper!
    No, Gatwick. Bristol was over £200 more but the flight is on a Saturday at 3pm so not too much of a rush.
    “A budget is telling your money where to go instead of wondering where it went.” - Dave Ramsey
  • neilh_3
    neilh_3 Posts: 16 Forumite
    DIY Turkey's for £730 and they only feed a family of 4...........I think I'll just get mine from Bernhard Matthews!!
    :):):)
  • tightgit_2
    tightgit_2 Posts: 571 Forumite
    tiff wrote:
    No, Gatwick. Bristol was over £200 more but the flight is on a Saturday at 3pm so not too much of a rush.

    That's a shame. Gatwick takes me too long to get to.
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