Turkey Travel Agents

Excellent trip. Our guides were great, informed, took questions, etc. Our guide for Istanbul Safak Emre Kilic was +++excellent. 2 suggestions:
1. The rooms at Rose Mansions Sinasos were very good. However our room only had 2 small windows. It was hot sleeping. I would suggest they provide a fan in the room to at least get some air circulation. Also a small refrigerator would be nice to be able to have some cold water.
2. The room at our shortened night in Istanbul was also very good. However it is above a Pub and was very difficult to get to sleep with the loud music, etc. both inside and outside in the street. The activity in the street was still going on when we left the hotel at 2:35AM. Great room but poor location especially since we tried to get to bed early because of our early departure.

Our Turkey vacation was a trip of a lifetime.
From the very beginning Berat listened to what we were seeking and she definitely delivered!

We wanted to see the famous sites but also have experiences that were different and outdoor nature related.

Our guides were very professional and knowledgeable. We had great private transportation in every location..
We had our detailed itinerary but it was wonderful to have Berat check in with us daily with reminders regarding our guide/driver/activity.

The highlight in Istanbul was the Hamam experience.

The hot air balloon ride in Capadoccia was magical.

The hike on Lycian Way was adventurous and boat ride to Kekova island so beautiful.

Pamukkale was the magnificent natural wonder that had been on our wishlist for decades that Berat was able to fit into our tight schedule and I will always be grateful to her! (Many told me I was asking for too much in a week)

Thank you Kimkim for helping us find Berat and thank you Berat for a fabulous 40th anniversary celebration that is memorable!

Absolutely amazing experience with Kim Kim Travel Agency!

From the moment we started planning our trip to Turkey, Kim Kim Travel Agency exceeded our expectations in every way. Their personalized service and attention to detail made our journey through Istanbul and Cappadocia unforgettable. Volkan was an amazing guide through the two cities, giving a glimpse into the historical and current day Turkey as a local. He also recommended the best food places, shopping stores and was considerate of the food, health and age related concerns of our group.

In Istanbul, we were immersed in the rich history and vibrant culture of the city. Our knowledgeable guide brought the ancient streets, majestic mosques, and bustling bazaars to life with captivating stories and insights. The itinerary was perfectly balanced, giving us enough time to explore the iconic landmarks like Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque, while also allowing us to savor local cuisine at charming restaurants.

Cappadocia was a dream come true. The landscape was otherworldly, and Kim Kim Travel Agency arranged an exceptional itinerary that included a breathtaking hot air balloon ride at sunrise, visits to the surreal rock formations, and explorations of the underground cities. Every detail was taken care of, from our comfortable and unique cave hotel accommodations to seamless transportation between locations.

What truly set Kim Kim Travel Agency apart was their dedication to ensuring a personalized and memorable experience. They took the time to understand our interests and preferences, tailoring the trip to suit our desires. Their local expertise and connections provided us with authentic experiences and insider access that we would have never discovered on our own.

The communication and support from Kim Kim Travel Agency were top-notch throughout the trip. They were always available to answer questions and provide assistance, ensuring that our journey was smooth and enjoyable from start to finish.

If you're considering a trip to Turkey, I wholeheartedly recommend Kim Kim Travel Agency. Their passion for travel, combined with their exceptional service, will ensure that you have a truly unforgettable adventure. We can't wait to book our next trip with them!

Hotel Reviews

Gullu Konaklari Sirince

Izmir

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Sirkeci Mansion Hotel

Istanbul

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Kale Konak Hotel

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Activity Reviews

Sightseeing Around Uçhisar and Discovering the Cappadocian Valleys

Cappadocia

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Turkish Bath and Spa at Hürrem Sultan Hammam

İstanbul

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Visiting Göreme Open Air Museum (UNESCO World Heritage)

Cappadocia

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Discover Byzantine + Ottoman Istanbul

İstanbul

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Eminönü Heritage Tour: Explore the Historical Bazaars and Ottoman Architectural Sites of Istanbul

İstanbul

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Hot Air Balloon Tour at Sunrise

Cappadocia

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Kaymaklı Underground City

Cappadocia

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Avanos: Discovering the Ceramic Tradition and Light hiking in the Love Valley

Cappadocia

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Explore the Ancient City of Ephesus

Turkey

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Pamukkale and Hierapolis

Pamukkale

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My family and I had a wonderful time in Turkey thanks to the kimkim team and our local specialist, Murat.

This was our second time using kimkim to book a vacation and we had a terrific experience. Our Turkey specialist, Murat, was very knowledgeable, helpful and accommodating in planning our trip. He would reply promptly to messages, which communicating back and forth very easy. He was also available via message throughout our trip for any last minute changes or questions.

Our local guides in Istanbul, Cappadocia, and Konya were also excellent. All were enthusiastic about their work, very accommodating and friendly, and made our experience much more memorable.

For anyone looking to book a trip to Turkey, I would highly recommend kimkim and Murat and his team.

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Raffles Istanbul

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Activity Reviews

Whirling Dervish Ceremony at Saruhan Caravansarai

Turkey

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Discover Byzantine + Ottoman Istanbul

İstanbul

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Eminönü Heritage Tour: Explore the Historical Bazaars and Ottoman Architectural Sites of Istanbul

İstanbul

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Private Boat Tour on the Bosphorus

İstanbul

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Explore the historical + modern hub: Pera, Karaköy and Beyond

İstanbul

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Visiting Göreme Open Air Museum (UNESCO World Heritage)

Cappadocia

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Kaymaklı Underground City

Cappadocia

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Sightseeing Around Uçhisar and Discovering the Cappadocian Valleys

Cappadocia

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This is a review of our trip to Turkey, May 24, 2024 to June 5 2024.

First we would like to say that our guide for 8 days, Ms. Sebnem Altin was truly exceptional (5 stars!!). She was friendly, knowledgable, and fun to be with. We would definitely want any future travel by us to this region to involve her friendly services and expertise.

There were too many high points of our trip to review them all here. We would like to focus on a couple of things:

1. Hotels: Our favorite was Nisanyan Hotel in Sirinje. It was pretty much perfect in atmosphere, location, and charm. It had excellent service, and good food.
Bank Hotel in Istanbul was good, it was very well located the City, and had good things to do within walking distance. It was a little bit on the "high end" for us, in terms of luxury, but still OK. One note about this Hotel (if you communicate with them) regards the in room electrical set-up (e.g., lights). They were very difficult to use.
The Hotel in Pammukale was billed as a "Spa resort". It was just a Ramada franchise, and was our least favorite. All of the "Spa" water facilities there were closed. It was full of bus loads of tourists, and had cafeteria-style food in a large common room. We would have been much better off to skip this and drive on to the Hotel Anatolia (Sebnem knew this place and took us there for lunch), and stay there (the restaurant Anatolia there was excellent).
Swissotel Bodrum : This was comfortable and nice, and the location on the sea was good. However the atmosphere was veery high end and exclusive. The restaurant in this hotel had a limited menu, and there was nothing else within walking distance. We did discover on our own a town near Bodrum, called Yalikavak. In Yalikavak there is a region called the "old city", this had a very nice atmosphere with small shops and cafes in a charming pedestrian zone. This would probably have been a better location for us.
2. As for the daily tours with Ms. Sebnem, everything was great. She was very knowledgable, helpful, friendly, and we saw and learned a great deal. If we were to change anything, (knowing what we know now), would probably leave Pamukkale out altogether. It was crowded and touristy, and the hotel was a letdown. In retrospect we would consider replacing it with Cappadocia, or possibly just visiting Hieropolis, and then going on to hotel Anatolia.

Thanks for helping us make this trip so memorable!
Best regards,
Walt and Marilyn Madsen

Hotel Reviews

The Bank Hotel

Istanbul

Great location in the city. Walking distance from many good shops and cafes.

Authenticity & Character

Quiet and comfortable.

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Close to interesting things to see on foot.

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Signature Hotel & Spa

Authenticity & Character

All "spa" facilities were closed. Loud bar music we could hear from the room. Very crowded with bus tourist groups. Cafeteria style dining.

Location

Isolated. No neighborhood.

Staff

Everyone was courteous and helpful

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Nisanyan Houses

Selçuk

Very charming location with multiple quiet, beautiful terraces. on the side of a mountain overlooking the town. The room was very nice.

Authenticity & Character

The interiors were all charming and comfortable. The food was great, and there were many quiet, leafy terraces with nice views. It had the feel of a nice older house.

Location

Lovely views over the town and valley

Staff

Great service, everyone was very considerate and friendly.

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Swissôtel Resort Bodrum Beach

The atmosphere is high end and very exclusive.

Authenticity & Character

Very quiet, with great ocean views.

Location

The beach setting was great, however there is nothing accessible on foot nearby.

Staff

Very courteous and helpful

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Activity Reviews

Urban Hiking Tour: Strolling around Old City Walls, Fener + Balat

İstanbul

The neighborhoods Fener and Balat were well worth visiting. This brought home many of the more interesting aspects of life in Istanbul, seeing interesting small shops and everyday houses and buildings.

Quality of Experience

Again, our guide Ms. Senem Altin was really good, with helping get a feel for what we were seeing.

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Trip to beautiful Aphrodisias

Turkey

The quality of the restorations are remarkable, giving this site a remarkable feel of somehow being there when it was thriving.

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Explore the Ancient City of Ephesus

Turkey

This site is truly impressive, just magnificent.

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Discover Byzantine + Ottoman Istanbul

İstanbul

Very informative walking tour with a great guide (Sebnem Altin).

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Private Boat Tour on the Bosphorus

İstanbul

The views of the city from the water are spectacular and worth seeing.

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Eminönü Heritage Tour: Explore the Historical Bazaars and Ottoman Architectural Sites of Istanbul

İstanbul

Another good day with our guide. Seeing and learning so much. We are not sure if this was the day we took a side trip to the restaurant Ciya Sofrasi on the Asian side for lunch, but that was one of the more special things we did in all of Istanbul.

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Şirince: A Guided Stroll in a beautiful Aegean Village

Şirince

The town is nice. The shops are pretty geared for tourists.

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Discover Priene: A beautiful ancient Ionian town

Turkey

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Pamukkale and Hierapolis

Pamukkale

Hierapolis was really good. It is worth strolling the ruins, and particularly the necropolis (largest in the ancient world). Pamukkale was very crowded and touristy.

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Discover the ancient city of Laodikeia

Pamukkale

The site is large and very interesting. The ongoing restorations are amazing. We were lucky to be there when it was not at all crowded, so it was relaxing and felt very special.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Sebnem Altin was great on this site, its history and character.

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Guided Tour + Lunch in Kusadasi

Turkey

Kusadasi is a busy metropolis with high end euro boutique shops. The restaurant was excellent. The best fish of the whole trip.

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Discover the ancient sites of Miletus and Didyma

Turkey

Miletus has a fantastic Roman colosseum. Didyma has spectacular huge columns.

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Visit to Ephesus Archaeological Museum

Turkey

Really good to see so much up so close.

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Our driver (Etam, sp?) was great.