Testimonials

We have just arrived home and are now going to have to adjust back to reality. 

I would just like to thank you for the excellent job that you did in organizing our tour, it went extremely well and everyone of us appreciated all your efforts to make it happen. All the hotels were excellent and well chosen.

Mehmet and the Bus driver (sorry I have forgotten his name) did a great job. 

All of us loved Turkey and none of us realized how much history is there, we also found the people all over were friendly and very helpful where ever we went.

If you ever want to use me as a reference please do hesitate to contact me, and thank you once again without your help, knowledge and preparation (which went like clockwork) made it all work out beautifully.

Dear Liz, We've only newly returned from our journey, having spent a couple of weeks in London following Turkey. This email is just to thank you for organising for us such a wonderful guide and driver! Mehmet and Mahmud were beyond our expectations in so many ways. My husband David and I have travelled far and wide and have several times organised private guide and driver in various countries, but this pair were truly unique! We were like a family unit travelling around together and my parents had the experience of a lifetime.  Cheers

We were so delighted with the service we received from the Turkey Travel Centre. Michael Altan was extremely quick in all his email replies to us and gave us detailed information which we found very helpful. We stayed at Sokullu Pasa hotel in Istanbul which was like home as the staff were so friendly, particularly Yusuf. The location of this hotel to all the historical sites in Istanbul was excellent as were the buffet breakfasts every day. We would highly recommend the Turkey Travel Centre, as well as the guides and companies mentioned.

Good afternoon Liz, 

You helped us organise part of our trip to Turkey in August this year. I had planned to give you this feedback much sooner, but a lot has happened since we got back.

We travelled with my husband John and our daughter Lisa Holmes and her husband David and you organised for a driver and guide to meet us in Istanbul and guide us for about a week. 

The guide was Mehmet and the driver Mahmoud. They were both thoroughly professional, dedicated and entertaining as well. Their English was very good, Mehmet more so, being the guide, but Mahmoud overcame shyness and spoke very good English as well.

We had many interesting and enlightening conversations with them and they were always obliging and helpful on some of the longer days of driving, never a complaint. Mehmet's knowledge of ancient sites would take some beating and we thoroughly enjoyed every minute we spent in their company. 

Thank you Liz for arranging them for us. We had a wonderful time in Turkey. We have travelled extensively throughout the world, but I dont think anything could have prepared us for Istanbul. It is now on my list of favourite cities.

Again many thanks,

Dear Carolyn, don't know if you remember me , but I was the person with concerns about a walking tour in Istanbul and Ephesus. I was worried about excessive distances, heat etc. My concerns were unfounded. As you first stated, the historical Istanbul sites are so close together that walking between them is really the only way to see them. Your guide Eda was both extremely knowledgable and personable. I would not hesitate to recommend you or your services in the future. So glad I booked with you. Thank you for making our trip so memorable.

Hi Liz, 

Finally back in Melbourne and I wish to thank you for such a wonderful time in Turkey. All the tours and transfers worked very well with very nice staff, hotels great and guides very informative. All airports excellent.

You have done a great job and we have given praise to our friends coming from Sydney with your company in September. 

Thank you

Dear Liz, 

Our Grand Tour of Turkey with Turkey Travel Centre was an amazing experience, one we will treasure forever. 

The Itinerary was fabulous and so varied. What a range of experiences and sights to take in! The system of drivers, guides and transfers never ceased to amaze us, as it ran just like clockwork. The only two occasions we got a little confused were at the drop off point in Marmaris for our Gulet Cruise and also when being picked up in Fetihye
after the Cruise. On both occasions helpful local people were only too happy to call Enver for us and all was sorted in no time. The misunderstanding was on our part both times.

The tours were all informative and well conducted and we found all our guides and drivers to be most professional. We felt in safe hands at all times and were able to just sit back, relax and enjoy it all. 

We were very satisfied with the quality of our Boutique Hotels and all the staff were welcoming and helpful. Everything was clean, comfortable and organised and the locations of the Hotels was always convenient to access by walking, restaurants, shops, sites to visit etc.

The Turkish people are delightful and always polite and friendly. They can't do enough for vistors to their country. Australians could learn a lot about Tourism and how to treat overseas visitors from your Company and the Turkish People. There is so much more to Turkey than we ever imagined. 

Thanks again Liz to you and your Company for organizing such a memorable holiday for us. We will not hesitate to recommend Turkey Travel Centre to anyone we meet who wishes to travel to the amazing destination of Turkey.

Hi Liz,

Back from turkey and had a great time. Everything worked out great! Pick-ups, transportation and tours. Loved your choice of hotels, mdc was great and loved the jade in olu deniz. It was a hidden little jewel and the staff were so sweet. Thanks again liz and i will recommend your services to anyone i know who is going to Turkey. Oh, forgot to mention how fabulous the hot air ballon ride was. Once again, thank-you!

Hi Liz,

From your end pulling all this together at such short notice was absolutely wonderful and I cannot sing your phrases loudly enough.

We stayed at the MDC hotel in Cappadocia, Turkey for 2 nights. Being a new hotel the facilities were impeccable, as was the hospitality and service provided by each and everyone of their staff. The manager Mustafa was friendly and attentive and more than happy to assist in any way possible to make our stay easy and relaxing. The rooms itself were beautifully furnished and comfortable incorporating the old style caves and modern day luxuries complementing each other perfectly. Our driver Numan Senol was fantastic. He was extremely warm hearted and friendly, he was more than happy to share his knowledge answering our questions and filled in gaps and provided a locals perspective that is often missed in group tours. He made the travels around the area easy and it was a pleasure to be in his company.

I cannot recommend both the MDC hotel highly enough.

I also sent the following message whilst we were travelling though to Enver when the hotel accommodation in the closing stages of the travel through Turkey was less than acceptable:

Enver, we have just touched down in Rhodes and wish to thank you very much for your assistance last night. Your efficiency and kindness in locating more suitable alternate accommodation at such short notice was much appreciated. Your attentiveness in following up with our progress between hotels, ensuring we were not inconvenienced or out of pocket in transportation and the kind gift you provided us went above and beyond your call of duty. We sincerely thank you for everything you've done to ensure our holiday continues to surpass expectations and be easy and stress free. We will not hesitate to recommend Turkey Travel to family and friends thanks to the amazing staff, such as yourself, who have made our trip to Turkey unforgettable.

Again Liz, you've been fantastic and I have spoken to a few people who are thinking of travelling in Europe to get in contact with.

Hello Michael, 

We thought you would like to hear a brief comment on our recent Best of Turkey Tour.

It far exceeded our expectations. What we experienced could not have been achieved as independent travellers. Guides in all areas were excellent..in some cases we had a private tour experience. 

To be in Gallipoli prior to Anzac Day was due to your suggestion and variation to the tour. Hotels were in great locations but our favourite was Sokullu Pasa in Istanbul. All staff there gave every assistance to any enquiry we had. A very friendly team made our stay there a highlight. Meals were excellent in all locations.

Information boards at the bus station similar to a railway station where bay changes can be seen would mean we would not have to ask the very busy staff. There were young backpackers also having a few problems locating their bus bay.

Other than that. The bus travel is excellent, regular stops, pleasant friendly staff on board and in the rest stops. Finally, we are very pleased we chose your company and hope you can pass on to the various agencies along the way our thanks for their efforts and professionalism. TJ ,s in Eceabat, and special thanks to our guide on day 2 Cappadocia who sought medical attention for me after a slight cut to my head. We are seniors in our seventies and feel very fortunate to have seen Turkey with your company. Thanks so much for all the e mail replies.

Regards