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jdonne
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Re: Athens-Istanbul (Sept 22nd - Oct 8th)
Growing increasingly concerned that we'll be there during Ramadan.
On the one hand this will be a unique experience but on the other won't it be more difficult to take advantage of services, etc? -- or is that not the case?
NateSmith
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Re: Athens-Istanbul (Sept 22nd - Oct 8th)
Hi,
It is thought that Ramadan will fall from roughly the 13/9/07 until the 13/10/07. However this may change as it is based on lunar movements.
During Ramadan things will happen more slowly and less efficiently than usual. People who are fasting will be tired and will not have a lot of energy, so please be very patient and courteous.
During the breaking of the fast (El Fetar) after sunset each day, the country will grind to a halt. You should not ask for any service from the hotel staff at this time. Your Tour Leader will be on hand to offer assistance if required. Generally any meals which are included in your itinerary will be arranged for a time well after the break-fast (which usually lasts at least one hour).
During Ramadan you will find that many caf
jdonne
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Re: Athens-Istanbul (Sept 22nd - Oct 8th)
Ramadan didn't seem to affect us in any of these ways but the drums at 3:30-4 am and the regular calls to prayer were... noticeable.
Re: Athens-Istanbul (Sept 22nd - Oct 8th)
Hi jdonne
There are currently 16 people booked on this trip, with 2 spaces remaining.
Re: Athens-Istanbul (Sept 22nd - Oct 8th)
Growing increasingly concerned that we'll be there during Ramadan.
On the one hand this will be a unique experience but on the other won't it be more difficult to take advantage of services, etc? -- or is that not the case?
Re: Athens-Istanbul (Sept 22nd - Oct 8th)
Hi,
It is thought that Ramadan will fall from roughly the 13/9/07 until the 13/10/07. However this may change as it is based on lunar movements.
During Ramadan things will happen more slowly and less efficiently than usual. People who are fasting will be tired and will not have a lot of energy, so please be very patient and courteous.
During the breaking of the fast (El Fetar) after sunset each day, the country will grind to a halt. You should not ask for any service from the hotel staff at this time. Your Tour Leader will be on hand to offer assistance if required. Generally any meals which are included in your itinerary will be arranged for a time well after the break-fast (which usually lasts at least one hour).
During Ramadan you will find that many caf
Re: Athens-Istanbul (Sept 22nd - Oct 8th)
Ramadan didn't seem to affect us in any of these ways but the drums at 3:30-4 am and the regular calls to prayer were... noticeable.