Me and my wife want to visit Greece for 2 weeks next summer and we are Turkish. 1st of all I m sorry for this question but I have to be sure for our safety. Would we meet any racist problems or any other bad behaviours? I saw lots of Greek tourists were all happy in Türkiye but I dont have any idea and information about Turkish tourists in Greece. Please be honest, tanx...
2006-11-01 22:20:21 · 11 answers · asked by HOTTürk 4 in Travel ➔ Europe (Continental) ➔ Greece
What is so funny is that us, citizens, wonder whether it is safe to visit the neighbour country, while we are so close to each other...
I remember, I had the same doubts when I won a 3-day cruise to the Aegean Islands and Kussadashi, 25 years ago... I was absolutely terrified to go ashore, because I was sure that I would be slaughtered.
When the other passengers convinced me to step foot on shore, we met a wonderful taxi driver, who made us a tour of the ancient monuments and on the way back (like all taxi drivers worldwide, he took the longest road back) he talked to us about his family, his daughter getting married to a police man (that he considered a great luck, as we did in Greece at the time), that he was very happy because he could buy her a colour tv as a wedding present (just like my parents, when I got married), his son getting a permanent employment in the Army and so many other details of the daily life, that made me really wonder, what's the big fuss behind the governments? We are almost the same; why would we feel adversity because of our governments?
Come to Greece, arkadash, I don't think that you will face any problems, just make sure that you do not do anthing provocative like burning Greek flags or insulting the Christian religion (although I'm sure that your education would not allow you to do so). Most Greeks wish peace and friendship between the two countries. If a war occured, neither Turkey or Greece would benefit of anything, just only the weapon merchands!...
Welcome!
2006-11-01 23:52:22 · answer #1 · answered by ngiapapa 4 · 6⤊ 1⤋
If you put the politics aside you will be amazed by how many things we have in common. I dont think you will have any problem at all even if you say you are Turkish as long as you dont start cursing all the greeks in the middle of the city. :))
Seriously dont worry .The majority of greek people have no problem with the turkish people its only politicians who create problems.
2006-11-02 03:41:40 · answer #2 · answered by iguana 2 · 3⤊ 1⤋
No, unless you come with an ''attitude'' which I doubt you will!
I know many Greek people who have come to Turkey and they had no problems either, in fact they enjoyed themselves very much. Its unfortunate that politically Greece and Turkey cannot see eye to eye and some people are fanatic about it - that does not mean that for every single person it has to be a fight.
I hope you decide to go to Greece you will not regret it.
2006-11-01 22:31:39 · answer #3 · answered by chiara 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
don't worry, am greek have a lot of turkish friends that came to visit me on lesvos island and they did not come upon any problems.
just as any greek would do in turkey, steer clear of political conversations and you will be fine :))))
by the way greek tourists in chesme?(opposite chios island) dont get such a nice welcome but that has more to do with the extreme political beliefs of the region.
have fun, relax and you will have a blast
2006-11-01 22:26:28 · answer #4 · answered by irini d 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
My friend I am half Greek half Italian. I have been to yoru lovely country many times, in fact lived there a few years. You will have no problems. We are the same breed. We look the same, eat the same food, listen to the same music. Greek people are great. Politicians are the ones that are alwaybattling. Come and enjoy this beauiful country as muh as we enjoy yours.
Hosgeldn :)
2006-11-02 04:22:03 · answer #5 · answered by PANCHO 4 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Who fills your minds with crap. it is Greece. we've been coping with al forms of persons for a minimum of 5000 years. in case you have any doubts stay domicile. Why would desire to you have faith any answer you get right here? the helpful ones could in basic terms be a entice. 'welcome reported the spider to the fly'.
2016-10-03 05:00:32 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Even if your dress yourself with a red t-shirt with your Yahoo Answers ID 'HOTTürk' you will not offend Greeks.. Greek people are cool and not racist.. I presume Turks are not either?? Enjoy Greece
2006-11-02 06:21:40 · answer #7 · answered by glljansen 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
"Merhaba arkadas!"
We are here in Greece, one country great for tourism and we welcome every person from everywhere!
We enjoy having tourists or relatives, even from Turkiye.
Please feel welcome to visit in Athens a great Greek-Turkish friendship's kahfehane in Messologiou 2 street in Exarhia, Athens and see there all about Greek and Turkish relations...
Have a great time when ever you come!
2006-11-01 22:59:37 · answer #8 · answered by Greek 4 U 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
If you run into any problems, just say "Hey, at least I'm not an American!"
(It's ok...I'm American. I know how most Americans act abroad and am personally ashamed and embarrassed by it. It's true...you can walk into a restaurant with your eyes closed and pick out 98% of them! Noisy bunch!)
2006-11-01 23:13:13 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
No , just don't shout in the streets of Athens that you'r Turkish .
They don't care realy !
2006-11-01 22:27:02 · answer #10 · answered by citizen high 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋