“Our trip was more than we had hoped it would be. Everything was so well arranged for us. All we had to do was show up! Our Izmir guide Nejat was incredibly knowledgeable and turned our visit to Ephesus into a time-travel experience. He made everything come to life for us in an extraordinary way – something we will never forget. He has the energy of a teenager and his enthusiasm was infectious. A true specialist. To sum up, we loved it and will revisit again. Kudos to you and CTC -- a great job."

J.C. & G.C, New York, NY
October, 2012

“Vicki (our tour guide) was amazing and attentive. “read” us very well and went out of her way to show us the sights – we even attended (as early guests), a feast for 1,000, and also viewed rugs being washed in a creek; Vicki made our trip! The highlights of my trip was knowing there would be a few unexpected delights each day!"

G.W. & J.W., Ottawa, Ontario
October, 2012

“The highlights of my trip were impromptu stops – 1) tasting melons at a roadside stand – 2) talking with a Kurdish family doing washing in a local stream 3) eating an impromptu lunch with villagers who were preparing for an evening feast. They insisted we eat some of their food and were so friendly."

S.G., Toronto, ON
October, 2012

“We regard Hasan as not only an outstanding guide but a very personal friend. Marvelous trip! Fascinating country!”

E.E. & F.E., Sequim, WA
October, 2012

“Guide in Cappadocia, Antalya was by far the best. Cengiz needs to be acknowledged for his wonderful attitude, services and dedication to making our trip wonderful.”

R.A. & K.A., New York, NY
October, 2012

“Our tour guide, Nazli was the best guide we have ever had!! We had a great day.”

D.A., Prattville, AL
October, 2012

“Vicki, our tour guide, found and showed us fascinating aspects of village life as we motored along the roadways.”

J.R., Pittsburgh, PA
October, 2012

“Have already recommended CTC to friends/colleagues. Each guide was excellent and professional/courteous. Very knowledgeable and informative. Cappadocia was amazing. Istanbul was incredible. Bodrum was relaxing.”

J.F. & E.T., Brooklyn, NY
September, 2012

“Mary Bai was so helpful in every way. She always responded quickly with answers and made all changes we wanted. I wish she could handle all our trips. Wonderful!! Only problem – it ended too soon.”

C.D., New York, NY
September, 2012

“Turkish Air inter-country was fantastic and on time!”

M.S., Fitchburg, WI
September, 2012

“I just wanted to send a thank you note for your help with this trip – all the accommodations were wonderful and the local office staff and guides were great! I will definitely recommend your services to anyone who I meet that is planning to visit Turkey. Thanks! ”

J.G., Redmond, WA
September, 2012

“Nazli (tour guide) is fantastic. She was aware of times that might be crowded and changed the order so that our time spent waiting was minimal. All our guides were wonderful (as were the drivers), but Nazli is very special! Great itinerary. Busy, but not overwhelmed. Very well paced although this might be due to the great guides we had.”

R.F., Fitchburg, WI
September, 2012

“Loved Turkish Air! Our guide Behar was outstanding!!”

M.D., New York, NY
September, 2012

“I could tell from the first email Mary sent us that she really understood what we wanted and she set out to provide it. Ridvan out of Fethiye was excellent. He tailored everything to the kids, he gave us just enough information, he joined in just enough and then left us to it. He really was a great guide. The highlights of the trip were the private boat charter out of Fethiye, hot air balloon ride in Cappadoccia, trip out of Daylan to see the turtles on the beach (and the crabs we ate on the boat on the way back!)”

L.B., Australia
August, 2012

“Everything went according to the information package – a great/stressless trip.”


August, 2012

“Cemil (our guide) was fantastic – prompt, caring of our welfare. He even walked us into the airport on our way out of Istanbul.”

J.E., Fort Washington, PA
August, 2012

“Both of us have trouble walking fast. Tek (our guide) went at a speed we both could keep up with and he gave us options as to what we wanted to do. Greatly appreciated. I had done a lot of research Ephesus, and Tek managed to give us new information. CTC Turkey and Nejat did a wonderful job with our tour, and I would recommend everyone take this!”

F.R. & R.R, Menden, CT
July, 2012

“Tek (our guide) – excellent historian, wonderful communicator, very accommodating, most gracious gentleman.”

F.Z. & R.Z., Meriden, CT
July, 2012

“Thanks for the great work! We highly recommend your services. Hasan (our guide) was a delight!!”

N.J. & J.J, Ontario, Canada
July, 2012

“We could not have imagined a more informed, thoughtful, and gracious guide. You executed each day perfectly, optimized the schedule, and accommodated each of our needs and countless special requests with care. You treated us like your extended family, certainly not like a job. We particularly appreciate the special care and fun times you planned for our teenage daughter. You made learning history and culture fun for her (and us). Your personal touch with each hotel, restaurant, site, boat, and driver made each of them also treat us with special care. Glad to be a reference for future travelers.”

A.C. & R.L., Palos Verdes, CA
July, 2012

“We had an absolute lovely time and were well taken care of. Everything was perfect from pick up to drop off. We plan to come back and sail the coast. Happy to recommend CTC to anyone. Thanks for all your help along the way.”

R.L. & N.L., San Francisco, CA
June, 2012

“We felt very spoiled on this yacht (Estinti). Impeccable boat crew worked hard to keep everything spotless, itinerary was well paced. Wish we had more days on the yacht.”

R.L. & A.L., Palos Verdes, CA
June, 2012

“My first time on a gulet (Yuce Bay) – I was blown away with how relaxing the cruise was. Beautiful coasts and friendly folks.”

S.W., Grants Pass, OR
May, 2012

“Our guide Gulden was outstanding and our time with her was especially memorable.”

B.L. & H.L, Palo Alto, CA
May, 2012

“Our tour guide, Rudy, was very upbeat and fun to be with. His knowledge was so vast that it added extra punch to the tour.”

E.B., Santa Rosa, CA
May, 2012

The accommodations were great and my husband is picky because he travels so much for work. Zekiye was wonderful and made our trip even more enjoyable. She allowed us to experience local hospitality in each region in people’s homes which was really special. Honestly, everything was a highlight. My husband’s favorite days were our first night at anchor on Yuce Bay when we hiked up to the ancient Lycian tombs above us, then hiked up to the ancient city of Lydia the next morning. I just wanted to say that, as a family, we travel often overseas and we all agree that this was one of our best trips ever. Our kids wholeheartedly agree. Every region that we visited was spectacularly beautiful and historically rich. My husband and I planned this trip to celebrate our 20th anniversary with our kids and we are so glad that we did. Simply incredible.”

C. W. Wayland, Massachusetts
June, 2011

“Nejat, our guide was very professional. He had so much information and delivered it all in a manner that made the 1st century A.D. seem current and relevant. The itinerary hit all the most important sites yet allowed flexibility for mixing the visits according to whim so it still felt relaxed and leisurely. ”

J. D. Princeton, New Jersey
May, 2011

“The highlights of the trip were too numerous to mention! The gulet experience was fabulous. The joy and fun of relaxing on a beautiful yacht with an excellent and very attentive crew. Amazing vistas, food, and tranquility of being on the Mediterranean and exploring its secluded coves, especially at sunset.”

J. H. Clearwater, Florida
May, 2011

"CTCTurkey was perfect for us. I found the company through someone's review on Trip Advisor. CTC handled our tour requests flawlessly, even as we made several changes during the days before the trip. We had a private guide for the entire trip, along with a private van and driver. Believe it or not, the price for four people traveling together in this manner was very reasonable! CTCTurkey has my highest recommendation, and you should request Gulden as a guide if you possibly can - although I hear that all of their guides are excellent."

S.S. Waynesboro, Virginia
March 2010

“Nazli was a joy – so helpful and accommodating, knowledgeable, funny, candid and personable, organized, thoughtful and friendly. Turkish Airlines were great – both internationally and internally - comfort, food and service were all superior to other airlines. Really enjoyed our hotels – some locations were magical”

C.H. Mill Valley, California
June 2010

“Wow, what a holiday! Honestly everything was perfect. Wonderful locations, great guides, excellent hotels, incredible weather and everything ran like clockwork.”

F.V. Aukland, NEW ZEALAND
June 2010

“This was our first private tour. It is definitely the way to travel. With our guide Ali, the experience for us was over the top. His knowledge of the old and new Turkey is commendable, we learned so much about each. The timing and pace he set for each day were just right.”

M.M. Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan
July 2010

“I couldn’t imagine a better guide than Ali. He was perfect in every respect – knowledgeable, flexible, sensitive to our needs, helpful, delightful. Thank you for choosing him for us. Our teenagers really loved the trip – it was the perfect blend of ruins, swimming, shopping, etc. The weather, people, food – all wonderful!”

D.N. Winnetka, Illinois
August 2010

“Zekiye was an excellent guide. She made sure we were happy and met every need! Her knowledge and communication were excellent.”

B.M. New York, New York
September 2010

“We really enjoyed traveling with Hasan. He has a wonderful personality, very professional, but also very friendly and personable. He accommodated all of our requests and was able to modify our itinerary on the fly when necessary. He introduced us to local people and had great recommendations for restaurants. Also, he knew how to get into places without getting stuck in long lines.”

G.A. Morristown, New Jersey
September 2010

“Rudi was an excellent guide. Flexible and open to any topic or request.”

D.R. Columbia, Maryland
September 2010

“The arrangements, tour and tour guide were all the very best. We all thoroughly enjoyed the entire CTC experience!”

W.B. Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
September 2010

“Hasan was an exceptional guide. He not only had an almost encyclopedic knowledge of history, art, culture as well as modern events, but he was able to explain so much in an engaging yet intelligent manner. We felt as if we had completed a college course – but a riveting one!

W.D. & M.G. Portland, Oregon
October, 2010

“Ali is an exceptional guide who made a good tour excellent”.

J.C. Trail, BC, CANADA
October 2010

“We had a marvelous trip from the minute we arrived at the airport to the end when we have to leave on the ferry to Rhodes. Rudy (Ridvan) the guide that was with us the whole time was fantastic. He made our trip into something that we will never forget. He was always there for us and went over and above our expectations. He was funny, helpful and very knowledgeable in history and architecture. He spoke great English. He took us to places that we would never imagine we would go to. We ate in restaurants that were local. We want to thank you and CTC Turkey for making this a very memorable and enjoyable trip. It was truly the trip of a life time!”

D. G., Boca Raton, Fl.
August, 2009

“We all had a wonderful family vacation shared with our guide who was unbelievably always on top of things for the day regarding special requests and working around diversities in the group. Thank you for arranging a beautiful memory!”

M. G., Venice, Ca
June, 2009

“We enjoyed all of it! The history, architecture, food and people were all wonderful. The gulet was a beautiful boat, the crew gracious, the chef talented, and the blue waters of Turkey’s coast beyond description! Our guides, hotels, drivers and meals were all a pleasure. Thank you again for your services! We hope to go back someday!”

D. A., Boulder, Colorado
May, 2009

" The people of Turkey along with amazing mix of cultures and rich history made this the best trip we’ve taken. The guides became like friends. They were very knowledgeable, gracious and hospitable, loved their country and wanted guests to know and love it "

M.G.
August, 2008

" All our guides were excellent in every way. They adapted itineraries when appropriate, based on crowds, our interests, etc., which we appreciated "

G.A.
August, 2008

" The itinerary exceeded our expectations and we couldn’t be more pleased. Hasan was an outstanding Tour Guide and was loaded with information. Truthfully, the highlight of our trip was Hasan. He was our Turkish treasure "

Dr. S. G.
July, 2008

" Our guide Ridvan (Rudi) was astonishingly knowledgeable about history and culture, extremely bright and had superb communication and (most important) people skills. Best tour guide we have ever had in any country. "

Dr. & Mrs. R.B.
May, 2008

Turkey was fabulous and your guides made it special! We now have a new favorite country – can’t wait to go back and explore more of this special place. Atilla was an excellent guide – very knowledgeable and personable. Couldn’t have been better!

S.S., Atlanta, GA
November, 2007

Amazing, memorable trip from our first internet contact to drop off for return home at airport. Incredible value – don’t know how you do it! We have been spoiled for all future trips! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

B.L., West Orange, N.J.
September, 2007

I want to give my tour of Istanbul a 12 out of 10 on all aspects. Hasan was wonderful. He is one of the best tour guides I have ever had. I would highly recommend Hasan for North American tourists. He is has a real talent for making people feel comfortable and welcome to this fantastic city - which we hope to visit again one day!

E.W., Toronto, Ontario
September, 2007

We just got back and settled from our trip and I cannot even begin to tell you how wonderful it was. We thought every day was perfect and then the next day proved even better. Hasan was beyond fantastic. I cannot imagine what the trip would have been if he had not been with us. I learned so much more about the country and its people through him and appreciate Turkey and its culture so much more than had I been on my own or even with a large tour group plus I would never have pushed myself to do those hikes and they were wonderful. I doubt many tourists get to have tea at a shepard's house or see most of the views that we could from the tops of those mountains. I could go on for hours raving about this vacation (and I have to anyone here who will listen) but mainly, I just wanted to thank you for a once in a lifetime experience.

C.B., Santa Ana, CA
August, 2007

Typically, I am the one that handles the majority of the planning on big trips and am usually exhausted before we ever get going. Knowing nothing about Turkey, we left all the details up to CTC and the payoff could not have been better! It really was a once in a lifetime exceptional trip. Our guide, Hasan, really made the trip. The gulet cruise was another real highlight. The crew went out of their way to ensure we had a great time. The food was delicious – each meal was better than the last. I just can’t say enough great things about the entire trip – start to finish, it was incredible!

V.N.,Newport Beach, CA
August, 2007

We very much loved both tours that you set up for us. It was a real joy to be with Ooz! He seems to be quite briallant with a matching personality. His knowledge and enthusiasm of everywhere we went were more than excellent. Mary, we liked him so much that we wish he could have been at every stop our ship made so that he could have been our guide! We have already given your information out to some friends and would highly recommend you and your company to anyone that would ask!! In our experience (we have now been to 99 countries), the way you communicate with the client, the ways that you pay attention to detail, the guides that you employ, the itineraries that you use, the kindness & patience that you have when the client wants to tailor the trip, and many more attributes certainly stand you far apart from the common agencies that are in business. We just wish that you went to all of the other places that my husband and I still need to experience! Thank you, again, for everything!

Warmly,
J.M. & D.M., Clearwater, FL
June, 2007

“My wife and I just returned from a fantastic trip to Istanbul…. Our private CTC guide was a huge part of why the trip was so enjoyable. Hasan is amazing: not only does he meet the basic needs (reliable, personable, excellent English, knows the city) but he also brings several very special things to the mix. We covered an astounding amount of territory in our three days with him, including a huge proportion of the must-see “tourist stuff” but also many wonderful off-the-beaten-path places that we never would’ve found on our own. But we never felt rushed, never felt as though we had some hyper-drive agenda to stick to. And on our last day, he took it upon himself to take us, that evening (long after his day with us was finished) to the incredible pedestrian street in Beyoglu where it seems as though the entire population of Istanbul goes every night. Left us at one of the best restaurants in the area while he was at it (360)—but not before showing us exactly where to go to get a cab back to our hotel. We didn’t ask him to do any of this; he just did it, on his own, and we’re SO glad he did. Thanks to him, and thus indirectly to you, our trip to Istanbul was one of the most memorable we’ve ever taken. And as Jennifer at Travel Gallery may have told you, we’ve taken many trips in the past few years, and we’re not the easiest folks to please!”

R.R., Charlotte, NC
November, 2006

“Your company and our guide Zikye made Istanbul and Ephesus wonderful experiences. Of five other tours on our cruise, yours was not only the most informative but also the best value. Thanks for a great holiday!

W.K., Charlotte, NC
October 2006

“I am writing to tell you what a FANTASTIC job you did for my clients Goldberg…… From the initial contact with you, to the wonderful client presentation papers to the actual tour, everything was wonderful. I also received that exact comment from the clients. What is our goal? To make the clients happy----and you did just that. I look forward to working with you again.” P.S. “I wish I could use your services in other countries”. Eileen Weiss Express Travel

Coral Gables, FL
June, 2006

“Our excursions in Istanbul and Kusadasi were excellent. Ali was our guide. He was great and very accommodating to our vast age range of family members. He imparted his wide range of historical knowledge to those of us fascinated by the history, made it interesting for the kids and was kind and patient with the elder members of the family. He and the drivers were very efficient in making the best use of our limited time in each city. I will look forward to booking your services in Turkey for my clients in the future.”
Thank you,

C.B., Travel Agent
Fort Lauderdale, FL June, 2006

“Ahmet was great. He showed off the city in a very personal way rather than taking generic tourist paths.

B.H. , Los Angeles, CA
July, 2005

“At 9am on a Sunday morning we asked our guide if it would be possible to cancel our 2nd night in Pamukkale and add an extra night at the Kismet Hotel. By 5pm, we were settled into two delightful rooms at the Kismet. Typical of the way we were treated in Turkey – a truly memorable trip!”

B.A., Vancouver, B.C.
June, 2005

“Gokhan was wonderful. We could not have dreamed of a more qualified, knowledgeable or charming guide. Really, everything was beyond our expectations.”

J.L., New York, NY
June, 2005

“Perfect. I could redo the trip exactly as it was and not change a thing. Every day was excellent.”

S.F., Palisades Park, N.J.
June 2004

“Our guide Ali was a key to the overall great time that we had. He was knowledgeable, very accommodating and proactive in finding interesting things to do. Would request him for next visit!”

L.T., Fort Myers, FL
June, 2004