Perfect Trip to Turkey
Turkey | Oct 13 - Oct 24, 2025

Catherine
Catherine S.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on Oct 31, 2025

Berat collected information about what was important to us and then planned an amazing 12 days in Turkey. She took the work and worry out of trip planning. Every detail was executed without a hitch, including pickups, hotel stays, private guide, meal reservations, and activities. Our guide, Volcan, helped us to understand the long history of Turkey and the many sites we visited from Istanbul to Cappadocia to Konya to Pamukkale. He demonstrated a profound understanding and communicated easily.

Hotel Reviews
The Bank Hotel
Istanbul

The Bank Hotel is in a former bank building on the financial street, so it has lots of character and it is beautifully designed and decorated inside. The location allowed easy proximity to many areas in the city. The room was comfortable and the breakfast was delicious. Staff was attentive.

Authenticity & Character
Lovely details throughout the hotel: high ceilings, crown moldings, original elevators and staircases.
Location
Many areas were within walking distance and the above ground train to The Hagia Sophia and Grand Bazaar was nearby.
Staff
Front desk, dining room, housekeeping, and doormen were friendly and helpful.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Taskonaklar Cappadocia
Nevsehir

The decor of this hotel was more like a gorgeous curated home. With an entry, spacious bathroom, and bedroom with a sitting area, it was enormous. Breakfast was authentic Turkish cuisine, delicious. Staff gave us tips on where to eat nearby.

Authenticity & Character
Turkish rugs and decor and local building materials made this hillside hotel fit into the local landscape.
Location
What a view of the Pigeon Valley!
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Mövenpick Izmir
Izmir

A large hotel, one block from the water, near many restaurants, and a short walk to city sites. We were welcomed with alacrity.

Authenticity & Character
This is a large hotel that so less about character and more about functionality, which is fine.
Location
Ocean in front and city everywhere.
Staff
Our check in was thorough and welcoming.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Super clean room and common areas. Heating system was turned on and air conditioning was turned off, so the room was warm despite open window.
Novotel Konya
Konya

Standard large hotel on the outskirts of Konya.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Doğa Thermal Hotel & Spa
Denizli

Pamukkale’s draws visitors to thermal waters and ancient ruins. The Doğa Hotel was located nearby and had pools for guests.

Authenticity & Character
Location
The sites are a short drive away.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Explore the Sultanahmet Square, Blue Mosque + Hagia Sophia
Explore the Sultanahmet Square, Blue Mosque + Hagia Sophia
İstanbul

A trip to Istanbul would be incomplete without a visit to these sites. The above ground train got us there easily and our guide, Volcan, gave us the history of the place as well as key spots for pictures. A nearby restaurant was suggested and it was delicious.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Volcan was a wealth of information.
Visit Zeyrek Cinili Hamam: Relaxing Turkish Bath + Beautiful Museum
Visit Zeyrek Cinili Hamam: Relaxing Turkish Bath + Beautiful Museum
İstanbul

Organized and thorough bathing experience. My skin was smooth and moisturized afterwards. The refurbished building is gorgeous.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our driver took us from the hotel to the hamam and back. He was on time and knew his way around the city.
Transport
Clean van.
Local specialist: Berat Ornek
Berat
Berat Ornek
Local specialist in Turkey | Replied on Oct 31, 2025

Dear Catherine,
Many thanks for your review, we appreciate it! So glad to hear you had a great time in Turkey with us. We look forward to hosting you in the future for a second round!
Best,
Berat