Travel Talk Tours Reviews Summary

Accommodations

Pros:

• "The accommodations made our stay very comfortable."
• "The hotels we stayed at on the tour were all very comfortable and all them had a lavish Turkish breakfast we thoroughly enjoyed the food."
• "All of the hotels were generally great with a couple exceeding my expectations."
• "All the hotels were nice with plenty of food choices."
• "The hotels and buses were comfortable and we always felt super safe travelling around."
• "The hotels we stayed in were all really good quality."
• "The accommodations were often better than expected, the bus was very comfortable and clean."

Cons:

• "The plumbing was held together with glue and prayers, and the pervasive stench of hot sewage filled the cabins from dawn till dusk, with no functioning air con to abrogate the assault on the senses."
• "The cabins on the boat weren’t air conditioned and were pretty hot at night, so some people slept on deck."
• "I had looked this up previously, but all of the hotels were located a ways outside of the city centre."
• "Hotel here was not 4*. I would give it 2*."
• "The hotel food is just okay."
• "Only small negative was the drink prices on the boat which were taking advantage."

Guide

Pros:

• "Mr Mustafa Kurt our travel guide is very knowledgeable, extremely experienced and answered all our questions with a big smile."
• "Mustafa was the best guide ever - best mix of funny and informative."
• "Our guide Yil went above and beyond for everyone and was so accommodating."
• "Our guide, Sam, was amazing. He showed us local places, took us for meals, gave us loads of info on all the places we visited."
• "To our amazing guide Sami I give 5 stars he is knowledgeable, fun and made our journey a smooth & enjoyable one."
• "Our guide, Mustafa, is absolutely wonderful guy who made us feel safe, informed and made us laugh."
• "Mustafa was an amazing guide and a genuine down to earth person."

Cons:

• "The tour guide spent the tour sleeping in one of the other guest’s rooms due to the fact her staff quarters were flooded with toilet water."

Itinerary and Activities

Pros:

• "The well-crafted itinerary showcased Turkey's best, complemented by excellent hotel choices."
• "We especially enjoyed the hot air balloon and the paragliding."
• "The highlights entailed visits to local towns and villages, and eating at authentic Turkish restaurants while discovering authentic cuisine."
• "The entire trip is full of adventures of a lifetime."
• "We did an array of activities from swimming in the Mediterranean Sea to exploring ancient sites such as Troy."
• "This tour has something for everyone, you can lay low and soak up the sun or take an adventure like rafting or zip lining."
• "The tour exceeded all expectations, with the itinerary planned perfectly."

Cons:

• "Sound and Light Show at the Giza Pyramids 30USD. Not worth it in any sense."
• "Especially in Fethiye, where it felt more like a cruise ship where you don't leave."
• "Istanbul was slightly disappointing as sightseeing was under restoration, the blue mosque was not blue."
• "One night we were served undercooked fish, and a number of passengers got food poisoning."
• "There was a lot of bus travel involved in this tour."
• "Pammukkale: spend more than one night here please!!"
• "Troy (disappointing wooden horse was under construction)."