105 Turkey holiday reviews
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£1,029
excluding flights
From
£1,949
including UK flights
This holiday exceeded my expectations. I have never travelled out of Europe before on a walking holiday and it has given me the confidence to explore further. (more)Christine O
An amazing and unforgettable experience. (more)Rosmarie Imfeld
I greatly enjoyed the holiday; we had an excellent guide who was knowledgeable, risk aware and always interesting to talk to. I would give a rating of 5 stars if I had not had the travelling difficulties. (more)Susan West
From
£999
excluding flights
The beautiful mosaic I produced was a total surprise as I had not done this before (this was thanks to Ingi’s amazing teaching). Make the most of the amazing accommodation and the Ingi’s welcome. Absolutely brilliant! (more)Sue Warwick
Overall this was an excellent holiday, very much enjoyed by all of us (two mosaicists, and two partners - one a writer, one an avid reader). Ingi was a great host who organised some splendid trips out and tailored them to our wishes. (more)Nicola Blackwell
I rate my holiday as 5/5. Ingi goes “above and beyond” to ensure each guest has all that they want /require. (more)Kerry Snelgrove
From
£1,519
excluding flights
The most memorable parts of the holiday were seeing all the sites I wanted to see and our lovely guide and driver. (more)Terrylee Cox
Excellent. The best part of our tour was our great guide Tamer, who knew so much and so many people on the way A great sense of camaraderie developed within our relatively small group. (more)Michael Woodward
We had a great time and it was a very good introduction to Turkey. We will be back to see more. (more)Janet Chambers
From
£1,189
excluding flights
Enjoy it to the full! It was a most wonderful experience and something I would definitely do again. (more)Jenny Basson
The scenery was beautiful, and the staff were excellent, particularly “Hasan” with my grandchildren. (more)Anne-Marie Delisle
Our cabin and all the amenities/facilities exceeded our expectations by far, as did the wonderful service we received from our Captain and crew... This holiday was pretty much perfect in every way. (more)Julie Mckinlay
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£1,659
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
We absolutely loved our cave hotel in Cappadocia and were thoroughly enchanted by our guide, Ege.
Tips?
Local benefits?
We definitely helped local economies by dining out and buying local goods, but not sure about reduced environmental impacts or supporting conservation as
we did a lot of driving, which obviously is not great for the environment.
Overall rating?
We generally loved the trip although we were quite disappointed that the gulet ... (more)Leila May
From
£1,299
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Lots of highlights but the stay in the cave hotel in Cappadocia was amazing as was Cappadocia itself.
Tips?
Do book the optional flight back from Cappadocia to Istanbul. Have an extra day in Istanbul, it's very easy to get round and visit things by yourselves.
Local benefits?
The visits to local tradespeople benefitted their local businesses. Some visits more valuable than others though.
Overall rating?
Excellent, we loved Turkey. (more)Hilary Berg
From
£3,695
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Turkiye is such a varied country that it's hard to pin down one part as most memorable, but I'll say Cappadocia was the highlight. The terrain is truly unique and Mustafa, our guide, was exceptional.
Tips?
Relax, enjoy, and learn what you can about life in Türkiye.
Local benefits?
I am hopeful that my travels benefitted local people.
Overall rating?
Five stars! (more)Wendy Sanders
From
£595
excluding flights
Five starts! It was truly wonderful. (more)Wendy Sanders
The hiking in spectacular scenery in unspoilt areas. The local people were so lovely. Friendly, trusting, helpful and honest. Stopping to eat and drink at very local family run places. Staying in rural, unspoilt villages etc. (more)Jacqui Scott
Beautiful scenery, great guide and good walking companions. (more)Jennifer West
From
£2,449
including UK flights
Enjoyable, there is lots to see. Balloon flight in Cappadocia. Stunning scenery.
(more)Carole Bowman
It was good! Historically informative, the others in our group were great, our guide and bus driver were excellent. Antaeus Cappadocia. The White cliffs hot air balloon ride, and Gallipoli (were most memorable). (more)Carol-Ann Quinn
The guide was excellent; very knowledgeable showing us many extra things not on the program just to enhance the trip. (more)Joyce Neier
From
£1,289
excluding flights
The various historical sites in Turkey (Troy, Ephesus, The Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, ANZAC cove etc) the delicious food, the great tour leader and driver.
And of course, the wonderful weather! (more)Fahmida Choudhury
Exceptional! I am not very good at writing reviews and all I can say is that both our guide and driver were the most efficient and duty bound. They made my whole trip a huge success. (more)Ian McCabe
The visit to the mosque in Istanbul and the knowledge and energy of our guide were memorable (more)Debbi Waldear
From
£845
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Kayaking and snorkeling.
Tips?
Bring plenty of swimwear and sun cream.
Local benefits?
Clearly many local people and small businesses were involved in our transport and catering etc.
Overall rating?
Very good. The one less successful day was the "mountain biking". The route we used was not what we expected (it was entirely road based, not MTBing), and
the bikes needed a lot more maintenance- I tried 2-3 of the machines and in each case gears ... (more)Mark Taylor
From
£1,590
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
I really enjoyed hiking through the countryside, visiting a nomadic family, and sharing a cup of sage tea with them.
Tips?
Avoid booking when the weather is likely to be hot, as the hiking becomes strenuous when it is hot. We hiked in the last week of the spring season and it was almost too hot for hiking on a couple of the days.
Local benefits?
Yes, we purchased some items (honey, fresh juice, handicrafts) from local people in the villages.
Overall ... (more)Margaret Brandeau
From
£710
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Parts of the Carian Trail were spectacular, we particularly enjoyed part I and II of the Lorymer walk.
Tips?
Check the timings you are given for each walk each day - we found these to be unrealistic and not all the trails have been updated.
One section we didn't do as we were advised that many walkers have got lost and not finished their walks before dark, despite this being reported nothing has been done about updating the trail.
The time of year you go is ... (more)Carol Grazebrook
From
£1,525
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
The landscapes and monuments were astonishing.
Tips?
Be flexible, be prepared to use squat toilets and always bring your own toilet paper!
Local benefits?
Yes. Our holiday definitely brought benefits to our local hosts, driver and guide.
Overall rating?
It was absolutely brilliant. Our tour guide (Timocin Sahin) was exceptional in every way - a true polymath with a wealth of knowledge about his country, its history, flora and fauna, and a hugely ... (more)Catherine Callaghan
From
£1,485
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Many Acha logical sitrs. Wherling Dervishers.
Tips?
Local benefits?
It benefitted local people.
Overall rating?
Very good. I enjoyed it.
(more)peter abbott
From
£2,092
excluding flights
There was great diversity on the itinerary from ancient history to geology, First World War sites, and Turkish History and culture. I would have liked to learn more about contemporary Turkish society though. (more)Dawn Reade
Doing the optional hot air balloon ride over Cappadocia and the day on the boat from Kekova were the most memorable parts of our holiday. (more)Catherine Norman
From
£14,745
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Mosque and shrine in Mashad - but so difficult to choose one amongst so many places visited on this amazing adventure
Tips?
Be prepared for long days and early starts. Walking boots and water bottles not essential as walking easily done in walking sandals, and water providied in
plastic bottles in most hotels.
Local benefits?
Supported local people by visiting areas of the normal tourist route and therefore putting money into their pockets
Overall ... (more)Lynda Perkins
From
£1,849
including UK flights
Too many memorable parts to mention. Canyoning, scuba diving, a beautiful day in the mountains, a fantastic guide who held the group together for meals in off-the-beat restaurants for a really special week. (more)Anna Williamson
All of the week was memorable in so many ways, a great week ! (more)Ian Peckitt
From
£535
excluding flights
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