Norma
Dear Michael,
My departure from Istanbul came on
the verge of the riots so I did not experience any problems. I must
admit I would not have been concerned even if I had experienced them,
Turkey was one of the safest places I have ever travelled around. The
news we get here now might be rather different from the reality of life
there.
Here is my testimonial;
I recently had the opportunity to travel to Turkey (May 2013) and what a truly wonderful experience it was. Every one of my senses were stimulated from the moment I walked into the well organised chaos of Istanbul Airport. I was met by a driver and taken to my boutique hotel ( the first of many) in the Old City and the adventure of my "Essential Turkey Tour" began. From start to sad finish this was a well-co-ordinated program which suited my needs exactly. It did not feel like a tour. Each day I was met by a new guide and driver and invited to join a small group ( 4-8 people ) of fellow travellers. The local guides were most knowledgeable about the history and culture of the region and country and were the mainstay to the day's success. Within the busy program there was plenty of opportunity for independent exploration to experience the local people, food and culture close up. A big thanks to Michael Altan at Turkey Travel Centre who organised everything after just a single email inquiry. Nothing was missed in his organisation. At every turn of my travels what I was supposed to experience occurred, no delays, mix-ups or no shows. I would recommend this company to anyone wanting to tour Turkey. My only complaint is that I chose too short a visit. Turkey is a "huge country" in every aspect, geography, people, and culture. Like me you will find yourself wanting to return to experience more of this wonderful country