The Wonders of Turkey: Classical Turkey 13 Day Tour

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  Stephen

  October 20th, 2025
  5
  The natural features of this tour were outstanding. The ancient ruins in Turkey were really fantastic to visit. The...
  The natural features of this tour were outstanding. The ancient ruins in Turkey were really fantastic to visit. The forests of Bolu also exceptional. Loved Cappadocia, Troy, Gallipoli, Bolu, Pammakule and Pergamon, Rumi Centre and Istanbul highlights. Harry our guide was fun and knowledgeable and went above and beyond to ensure our tour was enjoyable and memorable.Show more
  Traveled in September 2025
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  Richard

  October 3rd, 2025
  5
  The itinerary was very well thought out. No complaints there.Our guide "Harry", who preferred that we use this...
  The itinerary was very well thought out. No complaints there.Our guide "Harry", who preferred that we use this nickname rather than his difficult to pronounce real name, was the highlight of our tour. He is a genuinely passionate and caring person. All of the group's needs were more than met by him. My only complaint is that the accommodations didn't quite measure up. Most of the hotels are in need of updates, and most were downright dirty. Also, no complaints about the provided meals.Show more
  Traveled in September 2025
  

  Reply from: Dorak Tours

  Hi Richard, We are truly delighted to hear that Harry made your tour so special. He genuinely goes above and beyond to provide the best possible experience for our guests. Your feedback regarding the accommodations is very important to us. We're sorry to hear that they did not meet your expectations. We will be reviewing the conditions of the hotels and taking the necessary steps to improve the quality of our services. Thank you once again for your positive comments about the meals and overall tour planning. We would be happy to welcome you again in the future. Best regards, Dorak Tours

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  Michael

  September 23rd, 2025
  5
  If you’re lucky, Harry will be your guide. He was fabulous in every way. Explained everything clearly and never...
  If you’re lucky, Harry will be your guide. He was fabulous in every way. Explained everything clearly and never pushed us to go too fast. The tour is so interesting and the hotels they chose range from pretty good to excellent. Highly recommended.Show more
  Traveled in September 2025
  

  Reply from: Dorak Tours

  Hi Michael, We truly appreciate your wonderful feedback. It is a pleasure to hear that you enjoyed the tour and had such a positive experience with Harry. Your kind words about our guide mean a lot to us, as our guests’ satisfaction is always our top priority. -Ozge Dorak Tours

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  Isabel

  September 23rd, 2025
  4
  This tour definitely makes it easy to see all of the amazing aspects of Türkiye in just under 2 weeks. Overall, my...
  This tour definitely makes it easy to see all of the amazing aspects of Türkiye in just under 2 weeks. Overall, my husband and I had an amazing experience and we saw so much of this amazing country and learned a great deal about their history.Show more
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  Traveled in September 2025
  

  Reply from: Dorak Tours

  Hi Isabel, We’re so happy to hear that you and your husband had such a wonderful experience exploring Türkiye! Thank you for sharing your kind words. We would be delighted to welcome you back to Türkiye again. - Ozge Dorak Tours

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  erminio

  May 17th, 2025
  5
  We spent 13 glorious days in Turkey. Utku, our guide was awesome. He communicated well. He shared his knowledge about...
  We spent 13 glorious days in Turkey. Utku, our guide was awesome. He communicated well. He shared his knowledge about the country's history, the different cultures and nature. He also told us many interesting side stories about Turkish traditions. Oskan, our driver was excellent at his job with a pleasant attitude and a big smile. Utku and Oskan were excellent: cordial, patient and always ready to help usShow more
  Traveled in April 2025
  

  Reply from: Dorak Tours

  Hello Erminio, It sounds like you had an amazing time in Turkey! We're so glad to hear that Utku and Oskan made your experience special with their knowledge, kindness, and professionalism. Thank you for sharing your wonderful feedback! Thank you Sevval Dorak Tours

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  Terence

  May 7th, 2025
  4
  The Wonders of Turkey holiday was great, but there were a few disappointments… The tour itself ticked all the boxes...
  The Wonders of Turkey holiday was great, but there were a few disappointments… The tour itself ticked all the boxes and went to all the amazing places we wanted to see. The transport was great - Ali was an excellent driver. The hotels were really good, though sometimes a bit isolated. The meals in the hotel were disappointing - a buffet every night. The hot food was barely warm and mushy. Fortunately there were lots of salad to fill up on. The tour guide was disappointing. On our first morning I explained to Uktu that my husband needed to buy a warm coat at the Grand Bazaar and asked if he could direct us to where we could purchase one (it was much colder than we expected). When we went to the Grand Bazaar Uktu told us all about gold, and then marched us straight through the bazaar. We didn’t stop anywhere! Uktu said it would warm up in a few days, and that the quality in the GB was poor. That night, in Bolu, it was snowing, and continued to be freezing for the next few days. The cooler weather affected my husband’s health when it didn’t need to if my simple request had been acted on. Whilst Uktu has a brilliant knowledge of his country, there were other instances where we felt disappointed in our dealings with him.Show more
  Traveled in April 2025
  

  Reply from: Dorak Tours

  Dear Terence, Thank you very much for taking the time to share your experience with us. We're truly glad to hear that you enjoyed many aspects of the Wonders of Turkey tour — especially the itinerary, transportation, and the care provided by our driver, Ali. We will certainly pass on your kind words to him. That said, we’re genuinely sorry to hear that certain elements of the trip did not meet your expectations. Your feedback regarding the hotel meals and their location is very important to us, and we’ll be sure to share it with our hotel partners for future improvement. We are especially sorry to hear about the experience you had with our guide and the difficulty your husband faced due to the unexpected weather. Your request was a simple and very reasonable one, and we regret that it wasn’t acted upon appropriately. Please accept our sincere apologies for the inconvenience this caused. We will be reviewing this matter carefully with our team, as our guests’ comfort and well-being are always our top priorities. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you again. Thank you again! Sevval Dorak Tours

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  Robin

  April 28th, 2025
  4
  The itinerary covered a good section of Turkey. I could have done without the visit to Ataturk's mausoleum,...
  The itinerary covered a good section of Turkey. I could have done without the visit to Ataturk's mausoleum, especially as the country is descending into autocracy. The antiquities museum in Ankara was outstanding though. The lunch stops where we had a choice of items was better than only a choice of a buffet. I liked the day off in Antalya. It was an interesting city, especially the Old Town area. The Cappadocia area was amazing, though we didn't get to do the balloon ride due to snow and wind. The ancient ruins sites were amazing. Utku, our guide, was very knowledgeable about each place, though sometimes I struggled with his word usage/order. I wonder if this is because he also speaks German. I appreciated the stop at Gallipoli, especially as we had two Australians in our group. I would recommend a dinner cruise the night you return. We took the funicular down to the shore from Taksim Square (use your credit card, about $1). Good entertainment, a nice look at the metropolis from the water, OK food. About $23 for the cruise.Show more
  Traveled in April 2025
  

  Reply from: Dorak Tours

  Dear Robin, Thank you very much for your detailed feedback. We would like to note that Anıtkabir, regardless of Turkey’s current political climate, is the mausoleum of the founding leader of the Republic. It is an important historical and cultural site that contributes to a deeper understanding of the country, which is why it is included in the itinerary. We’re truly sorry that you were unable to experience the hot air balloon ride in Cappadocia due to weather conditions. As for Gallipoli, we make a special effort to include it particularly when we have Australian guests on the tour, as we believe it holds great significance. We also appreciate the additional suggestions you’ve shared for future guests — thank you again for taking the time to share your thoughts. -Ozge, Dorak Tours

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  Cora

  March 7th, 2025
  5
  This tour was well organized and run smoothly by our seasoned tour guide Halil/Harry. The itinerary included all of...
  This tour was well organized and run smoothly by our seasoned tour guide Halil/Harry. The itinerary included all of the must see locations and sites that interested me, but each day brought a new surprise of wonder and beauty. Because there were only three of us on this adventurer were able to be somewhat flexible. The days started at a reasonable time and ended with time to relax.Show more
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  Traveled in February 2025
  

  Reply from: Dorak Tours

  Hello Cora, Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you had a smooth and enjoyable experience on the tour. We're glad the itinerary met your expectations and that you had the flexibility to explore at your own pace. We’d love to welcome you on another adventure in the future! Thank you Sevval Dorak Tours

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  Donna

  March 1st, 2025
  5
  My friend (71F) and I (56F) have just returned home after the most amazing two weeks in Türkiye! We chose Dorak tours...
  My friend (71F) and I (56F) have just returned home after the most amazing two weeks in Türkiye! We chose Dorak tours for my first ever guided tour based on the itinerary, the price and the excellent testimonials. At first we were nervous as nobody we knew in Austraia had heard of Dorak before and there was not a lot we could find online, except for the reviews on Tour Radar. But the communication from the head office was quick and very reassuring. Thanks again Sevval and Özge for answering all my questions and allaying my qualms! We chose to arrive in Istanbul two days early to acclimitise after nearly 30 hours of travel, and were greeted at the aiport by the very friendly and helpful Enes for our included airport transfers to our hotel. And what a hotel! It was in a great location in the Old City and of a much higher class than we expected. In fact, all our hotels were top quality and in great locations, frequently with a gorgeous view as an added bonus.The included buffet breakfasts and most dinners were extensive and delicious. Our guide Halil ('Harry') was exceptional and our driver, 'Apo', made us feel very safe. There was only one other person (75F) on our tour and Harry treated us like queens. We felt like we were a little family and so well looked after. Harry was very caring, very gentlemanly, offering his hand when sure footing was required. He was funny too and very knowledgeable about the places we visited and Turkish life, in general. He was also very flexible and accommodating to our wishes and specific preferences. The itinerary was fabulous, and while we covered a lot of ground, it was well paced with well thought out rest stops along the route. We were very glad to stay at least two nights in the important places. We felt sorry for other tour groups we saw rushing around and that missed out on all that we saw at our leisurely pace. It is also worth noting that for the price we paid (we got an earlybird discount), there is no way we could have seen and done all we did on our own for anything close to that cost. It was a real bargain. So many meals were included, all museum entry fees too, not to mention the transport costs and the wonderful hotels, and our own private guide. In short, we could not fault Dorak Tours and are so thankful we were lucky enough to score Harry as our guide. Türkiye stole our hearts :)Show more
  Traveled in February 2025
  

  Reply from: Dorak Tours

  Dear Donna, Thank you so much for your wonderful review and for choosing Dorak Tours! It was our pleasure to host you and provide you with an unforgettable experience in Turkey. We hope to welcome you again on another amazing journey! -Ozge Dorak Tours

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  Janice

  February 24th, 2025
  5
  Amazing tours so much more than I expected.. great support, great itinerary great company to deal with and everything...
  Amazing tours so much more than I expected.. great support, great itinerary great company to deal with and everything we were promised was delivered and more.We came in from Australia and from the minute we arrived till we left someone was with us.Show more
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  Traveled in February 2025