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Turkey | Apr 5 - Apr 17, 2026

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Christopher C.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on Apr 23, 2026

We are only moderately experienced travelers and weren't sure about how to go about planning a trip to Turkey. No local travel agents had any expertise. We found Berat and Murat through KimKim and in hindsight feel so lucky to have connected with them. Communications were clear and timely throughout the whole process. Costs were upfront and they were willing to adjust to our desires/budget. It was such a joy to leave all the details in their hands! Every communication, every driver, every guide and all reservations were perfectly on time and professional. Ground transportation was clean and high quality. Each of our guides were terrific - Volkan in Istanbul, Burcu in Ephesus/Laodicea/Pamukkale, Yakup in Antalya, and Sumer (Efe) in Cappadocia. Hotels were all unique from each other and consistently nice. In-country flights were super easy and on time. Food in Turkey is terrific, though somewhat limited for vegetarians. Our guides went out of their way to help us find places that had good vege options. We really felt that we were given the best tour of Turkey that 13 days could allow. This was definitely not an inexpensive trip, but the quality of everything and the professionalism of this team made it feel like we absolutely got our money's worth! We really loved Turkey! Now if they'd all just quit smoking, lol! If you love history, you need to do this trip.

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The Marmara Pera
Istanbul

Very nice hotel in a good location. AMAZING breakfast. Very comfortable rooms. Staff were helpful and moved us without complaint away from smoking.

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Nisanyan Houses
Selçuk

ok - this place is unique. If you really love high end modern luxury hotels this isn't for you, but if you're up for a (fairly comfortable) adventure ... you will enjoy this.

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Doğa Thermal Hotel & Spa
Denizli

This is a spa hotel with a giant indoor swimming pool as well as indoor and outdoor thermal baths, which were fun. The only hotel on our trip at which dinner was included (we'd somehow missed this information in our reservation but luckily found out in time). Not as luxurious as some, but nice.

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Akra Antalya Hotel
Antalya

Definitely the most luxurious hotel on our trip. New, clean modern, nice. I should probably take away one star because I don't think you should wake up in the middle of the night in a 5 star hotel with your room full of cigarette smoke, but hey - it's Turkey!

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Millstone Cave Suites

Fun and unique hotel with a variety of different rooms. Ours was definitely not IN a cave as the photo suggests, but maybe others are. Regardless, it was fun and had amazing views and the staff were very attentive.

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Local specialist: Berat Ornek
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Berat Ornek
Local specialist in Turkey | Replied on Apr 24, 2026

Dear Christopher,
Thanks so much for this great review!
It was a joy to host you and we are glad to hear you had a nice time in Turkey.
Kind regards,
Berat