Excellent Tour of Western Turkey Our guide Çağman was very knowledgeable about both ancient and modern Turkish history, and about architecture. He provided in-depth descriptions of the places we visited, and was always happy to answer our questions and to give us suggestions for which regional foods to try as we proceeded through the country. The accommodations were all very nice, and we felt very safe and welcome in this beautiful, historic country.
Turkeye - landscapes, history and modernity Wonderful vibrant city of Istanbul with a blend of European and Asian culture. Very tourist friendly with excellent city transport system. The Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Hippodrome and Grand Bazaar were all easily accessible from the hotel. One must see Dolmabahce Palace. Cappadocia with its chimney spires are worth seeing. The well preserved Kaymakli village was interesting. Ephesus and Pamukkale are not to be missed. Reading a bit of history prior to your visit is helpful. At least three days in Istanbul if not more. The hotels,airport transfers and all the tours were very well organized.
We just got back from our private tour of Turkey with Alican, a local travel specialist. I have been to many countries and know many tour guides but Alican is the best tour guide I have ever met. Turkey is definitely interesting and scenic, but Alican made it an excellent trip. He is super generous and kind, and very knowledgeable.