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  denise

  · May 11th, 2024
  Got to see many places in turkey and learn lots about the country and its people and culture and history
  

  Intrepid Premium commented on this review

  Hi Denise! Thank you for sharing your experience and wonderful photos with us! We're delighted to hear that your time exploring Turkey was enriching and insightful. It's wonderful that you had the opportunity to immerse yourself in the country's vibrant... Show more
  
  Trip date: April 2024
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  Sophia

  · August 1st, 2023
  The six of us enjoyed an excellent stay in the multicity tour and would gladly tour again with this company.
  Trip date: July 2023
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  Edward

  · November 9th, 2022
  A friend highly recommended Intrepid Tours and raved about their exceptional experiences. So, I decided to take their recommendation to heart and booked your Premium Turkey in Depth departing Istanbul on October 13th, with Emre as our guide and leader. I had great anticipation after reading previous reviews and the narrative that accompanied my itinerary. That anticipation was dashed as the tour evolved and turned to dismay that Intrepid would assign a guide/leader who was so unprepared. I say that will all due respect as Emre acknowledged that he had not lead a tour like ours (with a 15 day itinerary) in quite a few years. In fact his main expertise is Istanbul and Cappadocia, not all the other locations. So, we received his expertise on 6 of the 15 day tour. I would like to share several safety issues which prompt me to give the overall tour rating as I did “POOR”. * In Pamukkale after arriving with only 90 minutes of daylight, our guide gave us about 60 minutes to explore Paukkale. However, most of that time DARK. After arriving at the designated meeting point at 7pm, our leader was confused as to how to return to our van. So, we spent 20-30 stumbling in the dark until, we finally followed another guide. There was no explanation or apology. * On our first evening in Cappadocia, we were driven to an overlook to watch a sunset and enjoy refreshments. Unbeknownst to us, in order for us to return to our hotel, we had to WALK over 1.5 miles in the DARK on a very busy street. As we walked, we saw other tourist vans returning their guests to their designated hotels. Once again there was no explanation or apology. * The narrative in our itinerary mentioned a trip to explore Love Valley. When asked when this excursion would take place, our guide said it wasn’t part of his itinerary. Only after pointing out what the itinerary stated, did he reluctantly agree to take us to Love Valley. Once there, he provided a brief overview. When asked how we would find the path to the Valley, he pointed to a car along the valley’s rim. We started off in that direction and soon realized we were misguided. There was not path and in effect if we did try to descend as he pointed there would have been serious injuries. We then call our leader for further clarification, his response was annoyance. He subsequently drove us in the opposite direction, for over 10 minutes, were there was a road, path and other tourist enjoying the wonders of Love Valley. I could recite other incidents were our guide was indifferent or demonstrated a lack of knowledge or enthusiasm, but my main point was to draw your attention to these “SAFETY” issues. I hope these examples will be investigated to ensure subsequent guest will have a more positive and safe experience. Ed Fritz PS: I’m a retired individual who has traveled to over 64 countries and been on 9 tours so far in 2022. I’m recounting this not to brag, but to say that this experience was not what I expected from Intrepid given their reputation.
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  Intrepid Premium commented on this review

  Hi Edward, Thank you for taking the time to submit this extensive review of your tour. We appreciate your honesty and we sincerely apologize that your experience did not meet your expectations. I understand that your concerns have already been passed... Show more
  Trip date: October 2022
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  Roland

  · September 1st, 2022
  This trip has totally exceeded my expectations. This has been mainly due to Ugur our tour leader who was also our guide. His leadership and knowledge has been extraordinary and we had an absolute ball. We learned so much about Turkey, its history, its people and culture including its delicious cuisine. The ancient places we visited and and the history of them was passed on to us by Ugur in an easy to understand way that encouraged us to find out more and ask questions. The accommodation was mainly in the old town, close to the sights and of exceptional quality. Another highlight was our day boat trip to the Kekova Sunken City that provided us with the opportunity to relax and have a swim in the turquoise water. All in all a great trip that gives you an exceptional advertiser for going and see more of Turkey.
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  Intrepid Premium commented on this review

  Thank you so much for taking the time to review your trip, we are happy to hear that you had an amazing time with lots of amazing experiences and enjoyed learning about the culture and history of Turkey. We will also be sure to pass along your lovely... Show more
  
  Trip date: August 2022
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  Christine

  · June 20th, 2022
  I was really annoyed that I was not given any instructions on how to find my transfer from airport to hotel. I spent 1&1/2 hours going from gate to gate, having to transition security multiple times before finding my driver. Also was really brassed off that you could not make alternative arrangements when my hotel on Istanbul was cancelled 24 hours before I left New Zealand for the start ofy trip
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  Trip date: June 2022
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  Barbara

  · October 3rd, 2019
  This was a great trip with an excellent guide. Our driver Aper was brilliant negotiating a terrible rain storm while crossing mountainous areas with very narrow roads on one occasion.
  

  Intrepid Premium commented on this review

  Thanks so much Barbara! We can't wait to hear what adventures you have next. We’re so glad you enjoyed your trip Treasures of Turkey! We’ll pass on your feedback.
  Trip date: August 2019
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  Kristine

  · June 11th, 2019
  This trip gave a great overview of Turkey. Fatih made the trip better with his passion, knowledge and knack of knowing just how much to deliver. Our group got on really well which enhanced the trip for me. It was helpful to take up Fatih’s restaurant suggestions. The only thing which would have increased my enjoyment would have been some high end food but I know I didn’t sign up for a food tour.
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  Intrepid Premium commented on this review

  Thanks so much Kristine! We can't wait to hear what adventures you have next. We’re so glad you enjoyed your trip Treasures of Turkey! We’ll pass on your feedback.
  Trip date: May 2019
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  CarolyneHall

  · June 21st, 2018
  Our guide Fatih Devel and our van driver Mustafa Bostan were exceptional. As individuals or as a team they come highly recommened and I wouldnt hesitate to tell people to make a personal request for their services. Fatih's passion, knowledge and genuine love of his country took us to a whole level we didnt expect to experience. A once in a lifetime experience. One of the safest, friendliest places I have ever travelled. Book now. It will be worth it. Thank you Fatih and Mustafa for going beyond the call of duty and responsibility. You were both the real Trasures of Turkey for us.
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  Intrepid Premium commented on this review

  HI Carolyne, thank you for sharing your experience with us. We're delighted to hear that you had a great time in Turkey! And thank you for your feedback about Faith and Mustafa - we will pass it along to them and the rest of the global team and I'm sure... Show more
  Trip date: June 2018
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  Jo

  · January 19th, 2017
  Treasures of Turkey - we had been on a Peregrine tour in Egypt a few years ago and had a great guide so were a bit nervous on this tour living up to that one. No need to worry as Iskender Us was exceptional from start to finish. We would not hesitate to recommend him as a guide to anyone thinking of going to Turkey. Jo and Tim Whapham
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  Intrepid Premium commented on this review

  Thanks so much Jo and Tim! We can't wait to hear what adventures you have next. We’re so glad you enjoyed your trip Treasures of Turkey! We’ll pass on your feedback.
  
  Trip date: April 2015
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  Eliza

  · April 22nd, 2016
  Turkey is one of the most fascinating countries I've been to, and our guide Ugur was by far and away the most knowledgeable and exceptional I've experienced. This trip covered so much ground in two weeks, and not just the big sights but so many hidden treasures along the way - Ugur really helped us understand the political and historical context of everything we saw. The transport and accommodation was very comfortable. The day on the Fethiye near Kas was definitely a highlight. Couldn't recommend this trip or Peregrine more highly.
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  Intrepid Premium commented on this review

  Thanks so much Eliza! We can't wait to hear what adventures you have next. We’re so glad you enjoyed your trip Treasures of Turkey! We’ll pass on your feedback.
  
  Trip date: August 2015