10 Days Wonders of Turkey

Traveler Reviews

• UU

  Umar4.2•September 2026
  This was our first group Tour out side of USA and we were bit nervous but turn out we had good experience to meet...
  This was our first group Tour out side of USA and we were bit nervous but turn out we had good experience to meet wonderful people throughout the trip.Show more
  Traveled in September 2026
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  Toni2.5•September 2026
  It was ok and remember when it’s cheap it’s cheap for a reason unless you buy the extras then it’s a real rip off....
  It was ok and remember when it’s cheap it’s cheap for a reason unless you buy the extras then it’s a real rip off. The evening cruise was terrible and was really really really horrible experience when I told them there was no answer so don’t expect any help. I would look elsewhere unless your used to backpacking them you will be fineShow more
  Traveled in August 2026
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  Nyree5.0•September 2026
  We loved the tour! It was the right level of guided while having individual time to explore. Everyone was very...
  We loved the tour! It was the right level of guided while having individual time to explore. Everyone was very helpful, and punctual! Highly recommend!Show more
  Traveled in August 2026
• KE

  Kevin4.0•September 2026
  The guides are excellent… The accommodations are very good… Istanbul, Pamukkale, and Cappadocia were excellent … I...
  The guides are excellent… The accommodations are very good… Istanbul, Pamukkale, and Cappadocia were excellent … I could’ve done without Antalya, because I’ve seen waterfalls and Hadrians gate was not worth all the waiting in airport transfer both ways…Overall, a wonderful experience in Türkiye…Show more
  Traveled in August 2026
• DD

  DIDIER5.0•September 2026
  This was an unforgettable trip, and I couldn't be happier with the entire experience. From the initial planning...
  This was an unforgettable trip, and I couldn't be happier with the entire experience. From the initial planning stages to the very last day of the tour, everything was handled with incredible professionalism and attention to detail. ​The itinerary was seamlessly organized, striking the perfect balance between hitting all the key highlights and allowing free time to explore at our own pace. Transportation, accommodations, and entry permits were perfectly organized, which allowed us to just relax and enjoy the journey. ​I would highly recommend this trip.Show more
  Traveled in September 2026
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  Sandra4.8•September 2026
  A thoughtful itinerary was executed well by the Tour Radar team. We saw a lot of the country with knowledgeable...
  A thoughtful itinerary was executed well by the Tour Radar team. We saw a lot of the country with knowledgeable guides and on-time meetings and pick-ups. A good way to be independent but have all of the logistics worked out for you...Show more
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  Traveled in August 2026
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  Flora4.7•September 2026
  Led by Utku
  Day 1 Arrival at Recital Hotel which turned out to be by far the best hotel of the trip. Beautiful ambiance,...
  Day 1 Arrival at Recital Hotel which turned out to be by far the best hotel of the trip. Beautiful ambiance, incredibly friendly and helpful staff, extremely comfortable and spacious rooms. Day 2 Breakfast was the best of all the hotels with a good variety of cereals, fruit and yogurt. For those of us not accustomed to “continental breakfast” the staff offered and supplied us with fried eggs. The only hotel on the trip that had a toaster and suitable bread for toasting. Our guide Benjamin was extremely knowledgeable, had a good command of the English language and a willing smile. Well planned and enjoyable tour of Istanbul. Good lunch. Transfer to airport, flight, pick up and delivered to Efe Butik Hotel all done smoothly. Reception staff at hotel very friendly and helpful. Room well-appointed with a beautiful view over the harbour. Day 3 Breakfast not bad but very limited selection of fruit and cereals and staff not very friendly. Our guide Utku was absolutely fantastic, he was the most knowledgeable, friendly and cheerful guide I have ever experienced and cannot praise him enough. Tour very informative and interesting. Lunch was at a very friendly restaurant that served us pizza which I can honestly say was the tastiest pizza I have ever had. Day 4 Once again an extremely enjoyable tour lead by Utku. Weaving school very interesting and they laid out a lovely lunch. Transfer to airport went smoothly and arrived safely at the Irenic Hotel. Day 5 Beautiful scenery on this tour lead by Bekir who once again was an extremely informative and friendly guide. Very tasty lunch at a restaurant in a shopping mall. I unfortunately was not impressed with the Irenic Hotel. Reception staff were very friendly and room comfortable with all the amenities BUT the rest of the staff were not friendly at all, the dining room was more like a cafeteria in a railway station where we had to drink our coffee out of paper cups and there was a very limited selection on offer. On the evening of the 5 day a full band started playing at 9pm in the Irish Pub under the hotel. It was totally fruitless trying to get some sleep with such loud music and we had to be in reception at 5.30am the following morning. We complained to reception and asked to be moved to a room at the back of the hotel where hopefully the music would not be so loud but they did not have any rooms available in that area. This loud music went on until midnight. Needless to say we were totally exhausted and suffering from lack of sleep the following day. Day 6 Transfer to airport and then airport to hotel in Cappadocia went like clockwork. We were booked into the Abras Cave Hotel which was very unique. Very friendly and helpful staff. Breakfast very good with freshly cooked savouries. Day 7 Unfortunately I cannot remember the tour guides name but once again he was very informative during our very busy and interesting tour. Lunch very good. Day 8 Our tour guide Didi was a lovely girl and once again, extremely informative. A very busy day visiting many different, interesting sites. Lunch which was a buffet was very good, I think one of the best meals during our tour. Transfer to airport and back to the recital hotel, once again went like clockwork. Day 9 Benjamin was our guide in Istanbul again. Unfortunately he was not well and in quite a bit of pain but he still ensured that we had a very enjoyable day’s tour. Lunch very mediocre and gent who served us was not very friendly. We had booked for the Istanbul Bosphorus Dinner Cruise and were looking forward to it. We had in the past done a dinner cruise down the Nile in Egypt which was excellent with wonderful food and entertainment so this cruise was going to be a wonderful end to a wonderful tour but unfortunately it was such a big let down. With the exchange rate to South African Rands this was an extremely expensive outing but the meal was the worst we had been served during our entire tour, the desert was slices of water melon but we could have baklava if we were prepared to pay more for it. It took 4 attempts to order a drink as everything we asked for was out of stock. A female turned up at our table and started taking photographs which she later brought in book form to our table. The photographs were terrible and despite her reducing the price we were not interested in purchasing such poor quality workmanship and she got extremely annoyed with us when we refused to buy it. The entertainment was extremely amateurish and they had the cheek to come round twice asking for tips for the entertainers. The toilets were not clean and there was no toilet paper. All in all a very, very disappointing and expensive evening. Day 10 Once again the Recital was wonderful. We checked out and went for a walk to the bazaar and on returning to the hotel to wait for our transfer to the airport we were offered tea/coffee at no charge. Nothing was too much for any of the staff who always had a smile for us. We had a wonderful time, everything was well organised by very professional people. We would highly recommend this tour but do feel that Ephesus Travel need to look at changing the hotel in Antalya and finding a more professional organisation for the dinner cruise.Show more
  Traveled in August 2026
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  Jasvina4.0•September 2026
  We had a great tour. It was well organized with good hotels, transfers and meals. The tour guide in Istanbul on the...
  We had a great tour. It was well organized with good hotels, transfers and meals. The tour guide in Istanbul on the second last day was rushed, and did not check that slower members of the group was keeping up. He also did not include a tour of Topkapi palace... as he said there wans not enough time. We were disappointed in this as we bought the museum pass as it included the Topkapi palace... and if we were not going in then the cost of the pass did not make sense. So if was not going to be included we should have been informed from the starting, as we had time on the first day to visit Topkapi palace on our own, but we didn't as we thought it was included on the last day. Apart from the sightseeing on the last day in Istanbul we had a great tour.Show more
  Traveled in August 2026
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  Sinnadurai4.0•September 2026
  Little tough tour for my age but survived. Pickup were great. memorable trip.
  Traveled in September 2025
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  Mr5.0•September 2026
  One of best conducted and organised Excellent communication by zareen Excellent guides with full knowledge...
  One of best conducted and organised Excellent communication by zareen Excellent guides with full knowledge Excellent accomodation Excellent food 7 STARShow more
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  Traveled in September 2026