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Reviews for Magnificent Turkey

4.5 out of 5
Based on 48 customer reviews

SUSAN MORALES

4.0

October 18, 2024

MIRTHA

5.0

October 2, 2024

BRENDA

4.7

September 26, 2024

LIANE

4.7

June 11, 2024

MARCIA

4.7

May 30, 2024

ELSA

4.6

April 18, 2024

The tour guides were absolutely the best! This trip exceeded all expectations. I think it best to as one more day to relax in Antalya.

DOROTHY

4.6

October 22, 2023

Sera and Meta (the guide and bus driver) were excellent. I found the staff at the Nidya Hotel (Istanbul) to be particularly helpful.

BEVERLEY

4.5

October 21, 2023

NORMAND

4.6

October 20, 2023

NABIL

4.6

October 19, 2023

SYLVIA

4.4

October 19, 2023

CAROL

4.4

October 19, 2023

CECILIA

4.1

October 19, 2023

LAURA

4.6

October 19, 2023

VALENTINE

4.1

September 30, 2023

WINNIE

4.1

September 28, 2023

LINE

4.2

June 11, 2023

VELUPPILLAI

4.5

June 10, 2023

ELIZABETH

4.4

June 4, 2023

I had a lovely vacation our local guide was the bast I ever had

FILOMENA

4.3

June 2, 2023

BRENDA

4.3

June 2, 2023

CLAUDIA

4.0

April 29, 2023

It was wonderful, my husband and me were celebrating our 30th anniversary and the experience was great, the guide was wonderful and his knowledge was impressive, I would like to mention that one think that wasn’t done was from the start no body knows anybody, when the days were going by we present each other so we will know whit who we were traveling, but overall things work great. Thank you for this wonderful trip. ... Read More

LINDA

4.8

April 21, 2023

PATRICIA

4.3

October 26, 2022

ELZBIETA

4.3

October 20, 2022

RACHEL

4.8

October 20, 2022

JANNET

4.6

October 20, 2022

HANNA

4.7

October 3, 2022

JAMES

4.3

October 2, 2022

ALDO

4.3

September 29, 2022

CHERYL

4.7

July 5, 2022

My tour guide Atilla and driver were very good at their jobs. We were comfortable and well informed. Some hotels were far better than others,they were all clean however some were a bit outdated in their furnishings. All in all we had a super fantastic time in Turkey. Would have loved to visit the Topkapi harem and Suleyman Mosque as part of the tour. ... Read More

DORIAN

4.9

June 10, 2022

ADRIANA

4.4

May 5, 2022

TINA

4.7

May 5, 2022

I liked our tour guide Ufouk . He was very nice and informative . He resolve and answered my questions. I really enjoyed my trip. Our tour guy always picked authentic restaurants and price was right ... Read More

Harriet

4.4

November 21, 2019

Our guide, Atilla was very knowledgeable and very experienced. Some information he provided about Turkey was a bit dry in delivery, so a bit more humour might be a good idea on his part, but overall I was very happy with all that I learned about Turkey and had the chance to experience. It was a very well organized tour. Bekir was an excellent driver, who was very friendly and very helpful. Jaylin, who was the translator for the couple from Quebec, was a treat to have on the tour. The food in Turkey is marvellous. The hotels in Istanbul and Izmir were good hotels, but in very noisy locations, which made it hard to get a good nights sleep. Also the first flight of my return with Pegasus airlines left a lot to be desired. I feel very fortunate to have made my connection in Amsterdam, I really only had seconds to spare. Flying the rest of the time with KLM was awesome. My only regret is that it was too windy on the days we were in Cappadocia to take the balloon ride and that's not anybody's fault. I would not hesitate to recommend this tour to anyone. It really was a fantastic experience.... Read More

Suesanne

5.0

November 20, 2019

The guide we had was the very best for knowledge and kindness. The driver we had went above and beyond to help me. The translator that was supplied for the quebecois was very helpful even for the English speaking people on the tour. It was the best holiday of my life. There was only one thing that was beyond everyone's control and that was the wind stopped us from going on the balloon ride. Will have to find a way to do that another time. Thank you for the very best your that you supplied. ... Read More

LINDA

4.6

November 20, 2019

JULIE

4.7

November 1, 2019

Caroline

4.4

November 1, 2019

Our local guide in Turkey, Ersim (sorry if I spelled his name incorrectly!) was EXCELLENT. I am very picky with my food and to be succinct, he went beyond the call of duty to make sure I was ok at every meal. So grateful to have a guide who actually cared if I ate or not, I've gone on many tours and will say not every tour would go that extra mile :) Great trip with an amazing small group of wonderful people. Hotels were good, meals were ok but considering the price paid, lol it was acceptable. The only complaint I have was with Egyptair - they changed the last leg of my flight home to Toronto without informing me until I arrived at my stopover at Cairo. Fortunately Egyptair owed to their mistake and compensated us with meal vouchers and a hotel stay. So lol all good.... except I'd be leery to fly Egyptair ever again! Thank you for a great trip Wingbuddy overall :)... Read More

JUDITH

4.0

November 1, 2019

Gale

4.9

October 30, 2019

Best tour I have taken with Wingbuddy..guide in Turkey amazing...excellent group..nice to have a group for 11 nights.. but Bali close second..

Rita

4.4

October 16, 2019

DIANE

4.7

October 16, 2019

JATIN

4.9

October 3, 2019

As this was our 1st tour ever with a guide, contrary to my beliefs from the past, we were pleasantly surprised by many things: the small group (only 4 cpls +guide+driver), guide's (Serap) knowledge, sincerity, willingness to go extra mile (wife & I are vegetarians & Serap made sure that other than buffets, she arranged with the kitchens to have them prepare veggie meals), sociable, and an excellent sense of humor. The driver (Bekir) was also very helpful, prompt, sociable and overall very sincere. (To the point that we all exchanged our whatsapp# to stay in touch and we admired them both for their qualities). We would definitely look forward to taking tours with Wingbuddy & recommend to others. Thank you for a memorable tour. ....Jatin & Daksha Jadav.... Read More

JOE

4.7

October 2, 2019

LORRAINE

4.1

June 28, 2019

DAVID

4.7

June 27, 2019

The tour was excellent and part of it was the fact our group was only four persons. The tour guide and driver were amazing, very professional, very knowledgeable, and extremely pleasant. The whole tour was very casual and interactions with our guide were more conversational and very interactive. We were very impressed with Wingbuddy and how they allowed us to customize our trip and even make changes after we departed. We will definitely do this again.... Read More

FRANCE

4.7

June 27, 2019

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From the captivating city of Istanbul, to the fairy landscape of Cappadocia and through the ruins of the Ancient Greek city of Troy, discover the multiple faces of Turkey on this wonderful 13-day organized package including international flights, airport transfers, transportation in deluxe vehicles, accommodation in 4* hotels, 21 meals included, fascinating visits with an English-speaking local guide and free time to explore on your own!

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March 2025

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Wed Mar 12	Mon Mar 24	~~$2198~~ $2,098/person 100$ off
Departure Wed Mar 12	Return Mon Mar 24	~~$2198~~ $2,098/person 100$ off

Wed Mar 19	Mon Mar 31	~~$2198~~ $2,098/person 100$ off
Departure Wed Mar 19	Return Mon Mar 31	~~$2198~~ $2,098/person 100$ off

April 2025

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Wed Apr 09	Mon Apr 21	~~$3198~~ $3,098/person 100$ off
Departure Wed Apr 09	Return Mon Apr 21	~~$3198~~ $3,098/person 100$ off

Wed Apr 23	Mon May 05	~~$2798~~ $2,698/person 100$ off
Departure Wed Apr 23	Return Mon May 05	~~$2798~~ $2,698/person 100$ off

May 2025

Departure Date	Return Date	Starting rate
Wed May 07	Mon May 19	~~$2998~~ $2,898/person 100$ off
Departure Wed May 07	Return Mon May 19	~~$2998~~ $2,898/person 100$ off

Wed May 14	Mon May 26	~~$3398~~ $3,298/person 100$ off
Departure Wed May 14	Return Mon May 26	~~$3398~~ $3,298/person 100$ off

Wed May 21	Mon Jun 02	~~$3398~~ $3,298/person 100$ off
Departure Wed May 21	Return Mon Jun 02	~~$3398~~ $3,298/person 100$ off

September 2025

Departure Date	Return Date	Starting rate
Wed Sep 17	Mon Sep 29	~~$2998~~ $2,898/person 100$ off
Departure Wed Sep 17	Return Mon Sep 29	~~$2998~~ $2,898/person 100$ off

October 2025

Departure Date	Return Date	Starting rate
Wed Oct 08	Mon Oct 20	~~$2798~~ $2,698/person 100$ off
Departure Wed Oct 08	Return Mon Oct 20	~~$2798~~ $2,698/person 100$ off

*The advertised starting rate is available from San Francisco on Mar 2025

**All prices are subject to change without notice

MAGNIFICENT TURKEY

11 NIGHTS / 13 DAYS

Day 1: USA - Istanbul (Turkey)Flight with a good itinerary.
Day 2: IstanbulArrival at the airport in Istanbul. You will be greeted by our local representatives after exiting the customs and transferred to your hotel in Istanbul. There, you will get a quick briefing from the tour guide about the itinerary. Rest of the day free to start your exploration of this legendary city. Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 3: Istanbul After breakfast at the hotel, half-day guided city tour of Istanbul including the Hippodrome of Constantinople, the sportive and social center of the Byzantine Empire, and the Blue Mosque, one of the largest mosques in Istanbul built in the 17th century and famous for its blue tiles and 6 minarets.You will also visit the Topkapı Palace which was the imperial residence of the sultan of the immense Ottoman Empire. Today, the palace is a spectacular museum which houses one of the largest collections of Chinese and Japanese porcelain as well as the famous Spoonmaker's Diamond, the fourth largest diamond of its kind.You will also visit the Spice Market, known in Turkish as Misir Carsisi (Egyptian Bazaar), where you will discover different spices, their flavors and healing qualities. Located in Eminonu, Istanbul's oldest district, right next to the Flower Bazaar, the market was built by Hatice Turhan Sultan in 1660. Bedazzle your senses with the tempting variety of interesting spices, such as saffron, nigella seeds, chili, cumin, curry, all used for savory cooking as well as medicines. Overnight in Istanbul. (Breakfast-Dinner)
Optional half-day city tour of Istanbul ($) including Hagia Sophia, the Grand Bazaar and the underground Cistern Basilica (approx. $80 USD per person, to be paid to your guide at destination)
Day 4: Istanbul - Gallipoli - Canakkale Breakfast at the hotel. Departure southward to Canakkale. You will make a stop en route to visit the First World War battlefields at Gallipoli, where one of the Ottoman Empire's greatest military victories took place in 1915. Continuation to the hotel in Canakkale for dinner and overnight. (Breakfast-Dinner)
Day 5: Canakkale - Troy - Pergamon - Izmir Following breakfast at the hotel, you will drive to the site of the Ancient Greek city of Troy located southeast of the Dardanelles strait, close to Mount Ida. Both factual and legendary, Troy is famous for being the focus of the Trojan War, one of the most important events in Greek mythology and the scene of the legendary Fall of Troy, described in the Homer's Iliad and made famous by its wooden horse. You will visit the archaeological site of the city founded around 3500 BC, today a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and see a reconstruction of the fabled wooden horse.Continuation to Pergamon, a major cultural center of the Greek world in the 2nd century BC and one of Turkey's finest archaeological sites, where you will see the Asclepeion, an ancient Roman spa center. After lunch at a local restaurant, you will drive to Izmir. Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Izmir. (Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner)
Day 6: Izmir Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a full day at leisure to discover Izmir, Turkey's third largest city located on the shore of the Aegean Sea. Walking along the large promenade, you will reach the historic clock tower at Konak Square, the busiest place in the city. Stop at a local restaurant nearby to taste a typical Turkish coffee before discovering the authentic Kizlaragasi Han Bazaar, a rare sample of Ottoman architecture. Dinner and overnight in Izmir. (Breakfast-Dinner)
Optional full-day tour ($) of the Ancient Greco-Roman city of Ephesus and the House of Virgin Mary (approx. $85 USD / person, to be paid to your guide at destination)
Day 7: Izmir - Hierapolis-Pamukkale - Antalya After breakfast, departure toward the wonderful site of Hierapolis-Pamukkale. Located near the city of Denizli, Pamukkale (meaning "Cotton Castle" in Turkish) is a unique and spectacular natural site, with its fairy-like, dazzling white cascade. Pamukkale's terraces are made of travertine, which is a sedimentary rock deposited by water from hot springs. The thermal water has been used since the Roman time for its therapeutic powers.On top of the "castle" is the Greco-Roman spa city of Heriapolis, built in the 2nd century BC. You will visit Apollo's temple, which was competing with the one in Delphi at the time, the monumental Nymphaeum dedicated to the nymphs, the goddesses of water, and the Roman theatre. You will also see the well-preserved, extensive necropolis. Continuation to Antalya. Dinner and overnight in Antalya. (Breakfast-Dinner)
Day 8: Antalya Breakfast at the hotel. Full day at leisure to explore Antalya, the heart of the Turkish Riviera. Discover the authentic and historic charm of Antalya as you stroll through the Kaleici district. Around the corner of a cobbled alley, you will see Hadrian's Gate, a magnificent example of Roman architecture dating back 130 AD, as well as the Old Clock Tower. Admire breathtaking views of the sea and the surrounding mountains from Karaalioglu Park where the Hidirlik Tower sits, watching the bay since the 2nd century AD. (Breakfast-Dinner)
Optional full-day tour ($) including Antalya Archaeological Museum, Perge and Aspendos (approx. $65 USD / person, to be paid to your guide at destination)
Day 9: Antalya - Cappadocia Following breakfast at the hotel, departure for Cappadocia. En route, you will visit the large 13th-century Sultan Han caravanserai. This caravanserai provided traders, both foreign and native, with heated rooms, food, medical attention, equipment repair, and many other common conveniences along the Silk Road. Continuation to Nevsehir. Overnight in Cappadocia. (Breakfast-Dinner)
Optional evening show ($) including Whirling Dervishes performance (approx. $40 USD / person, to be paid to your guide at destination)
Day 10: Cappadocia Breakfast at the hotel. Full day at leisure to explore the splendid region of Cappadocia. Explore one of the many underground cities open to the public. Digged into the rock, Göreme is one of those remarkable cities, the image of the undeniable charm of Cappadocia with its immaculate, fairy-like cliffs and hills cut by erosion. Dinner and overnight in Cappadocia. (Breakfast-Dinner)
Optional ($) Cappadocia Balloon Ride (approx. $230 USD / person, to be paid to your guide at destination)
Optional full-day ($) Cappadocia tour (approx. $65 USD / person, to be paid to your guide at destination)
Day 11: Cappadocia - Ankara After breakfast at the hotel, departure for the Turkish capital, Ankara. Upon arrival, you will see the Mausoleum of Kemal Ataturk, founder of the modern Turkish Republic, and the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations. This museum has the finest archeological collection in all Turkey and contains records of every civilization that passed through Anatolia with priceless items dating back 7500 years. Overnight in Ankara. (Breakfast)
Day 12: Ankara - Istanbul
Breakfast at the hotel and departure toward Istanbul. Rest of the day free to continue your exploration of the captivating city of Istanbul, bridge between Europe and Asia. Wander around the districts of Fener and Balat, where the small streets and colorful houses will give you the impression of being in a village. Make your way to Karakoy district, the former financial center of the Ottoman Empire, where you will be impressed by the magnificent buildings constructed by the Empire's wealthiest families. Farewell dinner with the group and overnight in Istanbul. (Breakfast-Dinner)
Optional ($) Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise (approx. $50 USD / person, to be paid to your guide at destination)
Day 13: Istanbul - USAAfter breakfast, greeting in the lobby of your hotel by our local representatives and transfer to the airport for your flight home. (Breakfast)-End of services-