Amazing tour of Turkey & wonderful service
Turkey | Dec 18 - Dec 28, 2022

Esther
Esther Y.
the United Arab Emirates | Reviewed on Dec 29, 2022

Thank you Kim Kim for great organization and service of our private tour. It was worth it. All 3 guides; Ibrahim (Istanbul), Nihat (Cappadocia) & Tunc (Izmir region) were really personable and gave really informative tours, patient and attentive service for my elderly mum and her friend who came with a walking stick. We really enjoyed our time in Turkey; even more so in Cappadocia and Izmir region (Ephesus, Sirince & Pamukkale). We want to give special mention to Tunc who proactively helped organize a paragliding experience for me and also a hot air balloon ride in Pamukkale for us as we didn't manage to do it in Cappadocia due to foggy weather; he managed to cater to my expectations as well as my mum and her friend. Thank you once again! We will definitely book with you the next time we plan to travel again. :)

Hotel Reviews
Kelebek Special Cave Hotel
Nevsehir

Amazing view. Love the fire place and the interior decoration of our room. Location is a bit challenging for elderly people to walk up from town center but it has an amazing view and sumptious breakfast

Authenticity & Character
Love it that we're staying in the fairy chimney itself
Location
Amazing view
Staff
All of the staff were very hospitable and helpful except for one person at reception who looked very grumpy
Cleanliness & Comfort
nice hot showers and fire place
Nisanyan Houses
Selçuk

We stayed in a cottage that comes with a huge common kitchen and dining room... looks amazing. Our room and bathroom is so charming, big but cozy; beautiful decoration. Breakfast with the view of Sirince was delicious and enjoyable. We wished we stayed a week instead of only a night at this beautiful place.

Authenticity & Character
Charming and quaint big room with nice fireplace setting and marble shower, outside balcony for some peace and quiet; great decoration
Location
Perched atop a hill with an amazing view of Sirince
Staff
Helpful porter who carried all our heavy luggage uphill.... so thankful but we felt so bad for him doing all the carrying
Cleanliness & Comfort
comfortable beds, fireplace, hot water for showering
Doğa Thermal Hotel & Spa
Denizli

Very commercial; not used to seeing so many tour groups after staying in boutique hotels our entire trip but the spa facilities were very good. The button of the toilet flush fell off and it took the concierge a bit of time to understand what happened before they manage to fix it.

Authenticity & Character
It's good for a commercial hotel but not our usual preference
Location
Staff
Some challenges speaking English
Cleanliness & Comfort
Spa facilities, comfortable bed
Sirkeci Mansion Hotel
Istanbul

Room was comfortable but the towel hanger fell off...Thankfully they managed to quickly fix it.

Authenticity & Character
Very quaint and charming interior decoration
Location
Situated in Old Town Istanbul
Staff
Very friendly and prompt
Cleanliness & Comfort
Nice warm water for showering in cold weather
Activity Reviews
Sightseeing Around Uçhisar and Discovering the Cappadocian Valleys
Sightseeing Around Uçhisar and Discovering the Cappadocian Valleys
Cappadocia
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Pamukkale and Hierapolis
Pamukkale and Hierapolis
Pamukkale
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Discover Byzantine + Ottoman Istanbul
Discover Byzantine + Ottoman Istanbul
İstanbul
Quality of Experience
Hagia Sofia / Blue mosque was under renovation
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
learn how to use the tram in Istanbul :)
Eminönü Heritage Tour: Explore the Historical Bazaars and Ottoman Architectural Sites of Istanbul
Eminönü Heritage Tour: Explore the Historical Bazaars and Ottoman Architectural Sites of Istanbul
İstanbul
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Public Boat Tour on the Bosphorus
Public Boat Tour on the Bosphorus
İstanbul
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Visiting Göreme Open Air Museum (UNESCO World Heritage)
Visiting Göreme Open Air Museum (UNESCO World Heritage)
Cappadocia
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Avanos: Discovering the Ceramic Tradition and Light hiking in the Love Valley
Avanos: Discovering the Ceramic Tradition and Light hiking in the Love Valley
Cappadocia
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Kaymaklı Underground City
Kaymaklı Underground City
Cappadocia

Very crowded on the weekend... but otherwise very interesting experience

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Discovering the Ihlara Valley and Light Hiking Along the Melendiz River
Discovering the Ihlara Valley and Light Hiking Along the Melendiz River
Cappadocia

scenic walking trial ... highly recommend

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Whirling Dervish Ceremony at Saruhan Caravansarai
Whirling Dervish Ceremony at Saruhan Caravansarai
Turkey
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Guided Tour of Izmir: The Beautiful Port City of the Aegean Sea
Guided Tour of Izmir: The Beautiful Port City of the Aegean Sea
İzmir
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Explore the Ancient City of Ephesus
Explore the Ancient City of Ephesus
Turkey

EVERYTHING WAS AMAZING!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Visit to Ephesus Archaeological Museum + House of Virgin Mary
Visit to Ephesus Archaeological Museum + House of Virgin Mary
Turkey
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Berat Ornek
Berat
Berat Ornek
Local specialist in Turkey | Replied on Dec 29, 2022

Dear Esther,

We are grateful for your review, and so glad to hear you had a positive experience in our beautiful country. Thank you very much for choosing us and for taking the time to write this review - much appreciated. We look forward to welcoming you again in the near future.

All best regards on behalf of Trail Travel team,
Berat