Travel Review: Tour of Turkey, Istanbul, Bodrum, Cappadocia, Hot Air Balloon Ride, Local Cuisine

A BIG THANK YOU to the team of this travel agency for having created one of our most memorable travel experiences. 

We normally organize everything by ourselves for our travels or use travel agencies for only parts of it. This was the first time that we used somebody to create an experience A to Z. This means … a REAL VACATION.

Our agent took super care of us in creating the itinerary. She picked the perfect hotels in type and location for our budget and suggested locations and activities that let us explore some of the highlights of Turkey within our allocated time that balanced education and recreation perfectly.

Communication with this agent was excellent and always instant (given the seven-hour time difference), even after hours. I certainly value that in today’s world of “instant gratification”. 

The itinerary document that our agent created was our travel guide and will remain a cherished document to relive our travel memories for years to come. 

Throughout our travels in Turkey, the team went above and beyond. We were greeted at the airport and from that moment on, we went on cruise control. Everything was carefully planned and executed. We met our guide and we formed a family for the next ten days.

The vehicles used were exceptionally well taken care of and drivers were all nice and very professional (and always just a stone throw away).  We never had to worry about anything regarding our in-country flights. From dealing excess luggage to VIP lounges – we were treated like royalty. The team wanted us to concentrate on the vacation and not be worried about the logistics. Well done. It worked. 

I mentioned that we formed a family with our guide. He showed us and explained local customs and treats off the beaten track. We enjoyed local food, experienced unprecedented friendliness Turks, had AMAZING food (very important!!) and stood at James Bond (Skyfall) and Inferno locations in Istanbul. Note to self: Have to watch those movies again. 

On his day off, he was able to charter a boat for us in Bodrum to add another unforgettable memory and I know that he and the team worked some magic to get us on a balloon ride in Cappadocia.  A shout out and our gratitude to him.

We loved Turkey and we know that we will come back. That’s thanks to the travel team. 

We are also absolutely certain that we will use this company for Croatia and Greece (countries which we have yet to see) and the Ukraine, if the team should decide to expand their operations. 

Thanks again. We are grateful To you for creating memories of a lifetime. 

Jack & Fiona W

Norwalk, Conn.    USA