Excellent Value. Did a romantic holiday with partner. Can was our agent - he was always always super prompt with text (whatsapp). For example: we missed a late flight due to mechanical reasons but Can was very helpful at connecting us to our tour despite the it being late at night and the 10 hour delay into Cappadoccia. We did the 12 days - Turkey/Egypt. Absolutely epic! Keep in mind though it was a very busy trip - that was by design and our own choice. However, we saw lots and truthfully - there is nothing we would have cut out. Tours were small or were even private at times. All guides had good to great English. All transfers were on time - airline was Turkish. We did the 12 day Turkey-Egypt and it was busy so If you can afford to add a few days and give yourself some extra downtime in between destinations then i would do that -BUT- if you can't and you can stomach a fast pace like we did then you will be rewarded with an epic trip and a lifetime of memories. We had 10 flights in almost 2 weeks. All domestic travel was via Turkish. Please note that weight limit on Turkish domestic is lower than int'l - for example: 23 KG int'l and 15kg domestic. Plan ahead for this or just be willing to pay for the overage. Itinerary: Istanbul: -stayed in great location near haggia sophia - small room but super clean hotel with great service and good breakfast buffet. Great tours of city plus Bosphorous cruise - lunch-etc. -Turkish delight =)
Epheseus-Kusadasi-Pumakalle via Izmir: -stayed at an ocean front boutique hotel - water view -hotel had a pub with patio below. Great tour of Efes, Pamukkale and surrounding area. There are mulberry trees in Efes area so lots of silkworms and it's a great place to see rug making, weaving, matting etc. Rob a bank and treat yourself to a rug - you won't regret it. Also olive oil production and Sultan stone.
Cappadocia: - so fabulous. Whirling Dervishes is a cultural must - hot air balloon is a must. Landscape is extraordinary.-views everywhere- good hotel - great location in the center of town in Urgup - Great history, culture and people and food.
Cairo + Luxor: - Good communication whilst crossing over. Egypt team had great english and was very helpful. We had Private tours for Egypt as it was not peak season.-Cairo may be a shock to some but very fascinating. -Pyramids, Pyramids, Pyramids. Memphis, Museum, Coptic Cairo, Islamic area, Nile cruise - check Luxor:Valley of the kings, Queen Hatshepsut, Temple of Karnak, Temple of Luxor, winter palace, nile cruise. Authentic dinner.
Great time with dedicated care. Was sad to see it end. I enjoyed being shuttled around and having the team, led by Can, support our day to day for two weeks. The tour was amazing value. I paid cash on arrival - like others - it weirder me out but we saved 4% but it worked out fine.
pic trip. Great memories.
