This fantastic tour was led by the fabulous Ege! He is passionate in sharing what Turkey has to offer and made it so memorable for us all. Ege took us to authentic places so that we could experience the true Turkish way of life. The food here is out of this world and is definitely a place for foodies! Katmar, turkish coffee, pide(Kismet-best place for this!), proper kebabs and wine tasting to name a few. We visited many historical/unique points of interest as this country is steeped in history, in that Turkey celebrates 100 years of independence his year. Unique points were Pamukkale, Cleopatra pools, Sultanhani, Oba showrooms for handmade rugs and Aldag Elite Cave Ceramics demonstration. Cappadocia region was an absolute stand out for me and was fortunate to experience hot air balloning and an underground cave city tour! The landscape here is so diverse also. Should there be another tour of Turkey in the future, I will most definitely do it!
It was great to experience so many varied and different things, from ancient cities to hot air balloon rides to hammam treatments. We were busy but also had some free time. Mustafa was the perfect tour leader, a perfectionist yet approachable
Just finished this tour and had a great time. It was a great introduction to Turkey and its rich history. We were a small group of 4 which made it even better. Our guide Nadir was simply the best. The depth of his knowledge is sometimes astounding. There was nothing he couldn't talk about in the long run, and his willingness to share personal stories from his life gave special meaning to many of the sites we visited. He clearly loves his country and shares it with the world. The unsung hero of the story is our driver Dursun. This man is a legend. His driving skills are second to none and keeping the bus unbelievably clean. Early in the morning, I got up to walk the street, he went out to prepare to catch the bus. He is the first to wake up and the last to go to bed every day without complaining. Dress perfectly, and be a true gentleman. Ismail from Eskapas was very responsive to my questions and last minute changes. Communicate quickly and efficiently. I encourage you to be proactive about your needs and what you want to do, as the extra adventures, hotel upgrades are well worth it. I would recommend this adventure.