Hotel stuff was not that friendly.<br/>
Our guide just appear on the day tour ( the second day), no welcome information and orientation as per expectation.<br/>
We have not seen Topkapi palace because it was closed in the day tour, was expected to give a brief or to tell us how to manage to see it (if we want) next day. We only knew that we wont see it by chance.</p>

<p>Other wise the city tour was great and our tour guide took us for lunch on a roof resturant having a beautiful scenery of the city. She was so friendly.</p>',1.0,'2013-06-24T05:58:23Z','REV-BonL7UJZNSVTHznHoEs15oXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Radwa M','VIATOR'),('5739GALTROY2','2-Day Troy and Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul','Would recommend','Gallipoli was amazing and well worth the trip down! We also enjoyed our night over at Canakkale, what a nice town, and the accommodation was fine. The trip was very long and wouldn’t recommend it for a one day trip, however with the night stop over was very manageable. The Troy tour was quite short in time and not as well put together as the Gallipoli tour, I don’t think we would have been happy had we only booked for the one tour, but Gallipoli really saved it. All tour guides were great. Overall would recommend',4.0,'2020-03-07T14:54:24Z','REV-ZSdzYpAoPku+mLnlLR28UoXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Chelsea_H','VIATOR'),('5739GALTROY2','2-Day Troy and Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul','Great trip to Gallipoli and Troy','Great trip with Noursedah (spelling?) and driver Mustapha. We had a smooth trip to Gallipoli and learnt a lot while there. The maritime museum in Canakkale was very interesting and well laid out. This morning we explored Troy, which was amazing. Excellent meals, guide and driver.',5.0,'2020-02-21T12:23:21Z','REV-q5A/GEOau775Vzp2sIFFCIXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Stuart_W','VIATOR'),('5739GALTROY2','2-Day Troy and Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul','Great trip','Great trip. Guide was very knowledgable and informative, was always very pleasant and friendly and spoke very good English. 

Meal breaks were very good (especially lunch on the 2nd day) and the accommodation at the overnight stop in Çanakkale was Of a high standard.',5.0,'2020-02-07T08:03:06Z','REV-uJM4hXgc6Ap6WDDESiUzRYXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','rown79','VIATOR'),('5739GALTROY2','2-Day Troy and Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul','Pilgrimage to ANZAC sites and a visit to Troy','We had a really good two days with Onur our Guide and Safi our Driver. An easy on time pick up from our Air BnB location near Galata Tower and out west to the Gallipoli Peninsula, stopping at the Turkish aid station memorial and cemetery and then on to Kapatepe where we had a thorough ground and history brief from Onur before proceeding to ANZAC Cove and on up to Chunuk Bair via Shrapnel Gully, Lone Pine, the Nek and Walkers Ridge. Excellent commentary from Onur along the way. Day two we headed for Troy. A well excavated and wonderfully organised track around the ruins of the town spanning thousands of years of occupation. The museum is also well worth the visit. Full marks to Fez travel and to Onur and Safi for a great trip. Highly recommended.',5.0,'2019-07-10T15:34:15Z','REV-8utbx9IxDgJwcaNa5ZzS+31/pf7RW6ejVp0MrrA8gLg=','en','MuscatKiwi','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739GALTROY2','2-Day Troy and Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul','Once in a lifetime opportunity','My parents and I booked this tour last minute when we discovered my brother was going to be representing the Australia Army at the ANZAC Day ceremony in Gallipoli in 2017.  Duygu was our absolutely incredible guide.  From the moment she picked us up at our hotel she was so easy to get along with, kept us up to date with arrival and security changes, and gave us all an insight into those fateful events from the Turkish point of view.  A once in a lifetime opportunity I will never forget.  Thank you so much Duygu for being a part of it.',5.0,'2018-03-11T06:55:57Z','REV-zrqKSR+vVLFtNHK50SWWPvAEIpRGOMLOYWLPKslhQZg=','en','Meandering_HeatherM','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739GALTROY2','2-Day Troy and Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul','Disconcerting never given an...','<p>Disconcerting never given an itinerary for an advertised tour or direct email contact. I think the added Troy tour was tacked together. Gallipoli is a must. Quite well done. Being pushed out the bus  and  the hotel direction pointed out, mmmmm. Cannikale an unexpected gem. Tour in city great. Troy don\'t</p>',3.0,'2016-06-30T07:31:39Z','REV-GbANAhw8kKe8R9pJDDE1jIXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Gavin C','VIATOR'),('5739GALTROY2','2-Day Troy and Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul','I read the Iliad and the Odyssey...','<p>I read the Iliad and the Odyssey more than a hundred years ago, when I was still a kid and I used to daydream of visiting these places which at that time seemed unreal and out of reach. I put them on my bucket list. I am happy to report that I am glad I visited those places. I wish I would have done it when I was younger so that I could tell stories at work and during my presentations. This is a must see.</p>',5.0,'2015-12-14T14:04:21Z','REV-OWbUE+gZQyXAh9PToTBKeoXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','oscar.lanza','VIATOR'),('5739ISTANBUL3','3-Day Small-Group Istanbul Tour: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace','First time in Turkey- solo travel','I had a 3 night/4days booked through Fez travels via kimkim website, so this review is based on day 1 of tour.  Initial consultation via emails with Mehmet was quick and efficient and was very professional .  Every request and planning of the trip was well executed by the team.  Upon arrival the driver was already  at the airport with my name tag clearly presented.  It was a swift transfer to the hotel at Grand Yavuz Hotel in old city, an old but well kept hotel ( a seperate review of the hotel).  Good range for buffet breakfast.  My tour guide Bahir Onwr Enir was an absolute star, well I was lucky to have a private tour to visit the 3 key sites of the old city.  Whilst he did run 15 minutes late he did ensure to communicate this through hotel reception and upon his arrival was very apologetic.  He took the first 10 minutes to explain where we were heading and explained the geography of the area given it was my first time.  I love history so this was brilliant.  Given the hotel was already in the old city, we did walk from hotel to our first site the blue mosque.  Some part are under renovation but still managed to get some photos and he explained the details of the mosque.  (note you will need to take off your shoes - plastic bags provided) and head covering for women with covered clothing compulsory.  Our next visit to the Hagia Sopia is a must when visiting.  Its grand size and interiors are astonishing, note also some parts externally and internally are under renovation.  Tour guide went on to explain the history and what the mosque means now days (note you don\'t need head covering here).  A quick Pitt stop to grab some Turkish pastry along the as weheaded to Topkaki palace which is an absolute treasure of its own.(note selfie sticks allowed but not tripods - this will be left with security).  Prepare yourself to take a good around to appreciate the grand of this place and the views of the city is amazing.  The site is of course a museum itself, so you will find some old artefacts from kitchen to library to all sorts of rooms.  From here given it was cold and rainy we stopped by for my first Turkish coffee which is like an espresso with definite refined coffee beans that you can taste at the end served in a Turkish cup and was refreshing after a bit of walk.. from here we made our way to the remainder of Topkaki palace before finishing off with a Turkish lunch (lentil soup, meat platter).  All in all a great tour and thanks tour guide for his patience with all the photo requests in between and allowing me to explore in my own time :)',5.0,'2019-02-02T05:21:31Z','REV-RC2WRaP6oksYaKUOtu9iAVH/abIDFsW7dgQCiDHbPbU=','en','sazzysoul','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739ISTANBUL3','3-Day Small-Group Istanbul Tour: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace','Great tour, service, hotel.  They...','<p>Great tour, service, hotel.  They picked me up on time, the hotel was nice and in a great area.  The tour was also very nice. Overall great experience for solo traveller!</p>',5.0,'2013-08-19T18:37:30Z','REV-vD53+b7SiqA6JCI30MQXW4XU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Navdeep N','VIATOR'),('5739ISTANBUL3','3-Day Small-Group Istanbul Tour: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace','hotel was not as the itinerary ( it...','<p>hotel was not as the itinerary ( it was grand Halic).<br/>
Hotel stuff was not that friendly.<br/>
Our guide just appear on the day tour ( the second day), no welcome information and orientation as per expectation.<br/>
We have not seen Topkapi palace because it was closed in the day tour, was expected to give a brief or to tell us how to manage to see it (if we want) next day. We only knew that we wont see it by chance.</p>

<p>Other wise the city tour was great and our tour guide took us for lunch on a roof resturant having a beautiful scenery of the city. She was so friendly.</p>',1.0,'2013-06-24T05:58:23Z','REV-BonL7UJZNSVTHznHoEs15oXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Radwa M','VIATOR'),('5739GALTROY2','2-Day Troy and Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul','Would recommend','Gallipoli was amazing and well worth the trip down! We also enjoyed our night over at Canakkale, what a nice town, and the accommodation was fine. The trip was very long and wouldn’t recommend it for a one day trip, however with the night stop over was very manageable. The Troy tour was quite short in time and not as well put together as the Gallipoli tour, I don’t think we would have been happy had we only booked for the one tour, but Gallipoli really saved it. All tour guides were great. Overall would recommend',4.0,'2020-03-07T14:54:24Z','REV-ZSdzYpAoPku+mLnlLR28UoXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Chelsea_H','VIATOR'),('5739GALTROY2','2-Day Troy and Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul','Great trip to Gallipoli and Troy','Great trip with Noursedah (spelling?) and driver Mustapha. We had a smooth trip to Gallipoli and learnt a lot while there. The maritime museum in Canakkale was very interesting and well laid out. This morning we explored Troy, which was amazing. Excellent meals, guide and driver.',5.0,'2020-02-21T12:23:21Z','REV-q5A/GEOau775Vzp2sIFFCIXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Stuart_W','VIATOR'),('5739GALTROY2','2-Day Troy and Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul','Great trip','Great trip. Guide was very knowledgable and informative, was always very pleasant and friendly and spoke very good English. 

Meal breaks were very good (especially lunch on the 2nd day) and the accommodation at the overnight stop in Çanakkale was Of a high standard.',5.0,'2020-02-07T08:03:06Z','REV-uJM4hXgc6Ap6WDDESiUzRYXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','rown79','VIATOR'),('5739GALTROY2','2-Day Troy and Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul','Pilgrimage to ANZAC sites and a visit to Troy','We had a really good two days with Onur our Guide and Safi our Driver. An easy on time pick up from our Air BnB location near Galata Tower and out west to the Gallipoli Peninsula, stopping at the Turkish aid station memorial and cemetery and then on to Kapatepe where we had a thorough ground and history brief from Onur before proceeding to ANZAC Cove and on up to Chunuk Bair via Shrapnel Gully, Lone Pine, the Nek and Walkers Ridge. Excellent commentary from Onur along the way. Day two we headed for Troy. A well excavated and wonderfully organised track around the ruins of the town spanning thousands of years of occupation. The museum is also well worth the visit. Full marks to Fez travel and to Onur and Safi for a great trip. Highly recommended.',5.0,'2019-07-10T15:34:15Z','REV-8utbx9IxDgJwcaNa5ZzS+31/pf7RW6ejVp0MrrA8gLg=','en','MuscatKiwi','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739GALTROY2','2-Day Troy and Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul','Once in a lifetime opportunity','My parents and I booked this tour last minute when we discovered my brother was going to be representing the Australia Army at the ANZAC Day ceremony in Gallipoli in 2017.  Duygu was our absolutely incredible guide.  From the moment she picked us up at our hotel she was so easy to get along with, kept us up to date with arrival and security changes, and gave us all an insight into those fateful events from the Turkish point of view.  A once in a lifetime opportunity I will never forget.  Thank you so much Duygu for being a part of it.',5.0,'2018-03-11T06:55:57Z','REV-zrqKSR+vVLFtNHK50SWWPvAEIpRGOMLOYWLPKslhQZg=','en','Meandering_HeatherM','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739GALTROY2','2-Day Troy and Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul','Disconcerting never given an...','<p>Disconcerting never given an itinerary for an advertised tour or direct email contact. I think the added Troy tour was tacked together. Gallipoli is a must. Quite well done. Being pushed out the bus  and  the hotel direction pointed out, mmmmm. Cannikale an unexpected gem. Tour in city great. Troy don\'t</p>',3.0,'2016-06-30T07:31:39Z','REV-GbANAhw8kKe8R9pJDDE1jIXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Gavin C','VIATOR'),('5739GALTROY2','2-Day Troy and Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul','I read the Iliad and the Odyssey...','<p>I read the Iliad and the Odyssey more than a hundred years ago, when I was still a kid and I used to daydream of visiting these places which at that time seemed unreal and out of reach. I put them on my bucket list. I am happy to report that I am glad I visited those places. I wish I would have done it when I was younger so that I could tell stories at work and during my presentations. This is a must see.</p>',5.0,'2015-12-14T14:04:21Z','REV-OWbUE+gZQyXAh9PToTBKeoXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','oscar.lanza','VIATOR'),('5739LEODAPH','Private Tour: Laodicea and Aphrodisias Day Trip From Kusadasi','Aphrodisias private tour','We have just returned from a wonderful day trip to Aphrodisias. Our tour guide was Emre, he is very knowledgeable and speaks perfect English. We had never been to this site before. We ate at a local restaurant and the food (included in price) was excellent.  We were collected from our sitesi at 08.30 and we were back home at 17.00 We would definitely recommend  this site for a trip.  Paul and Mary Ireland.',5.0,'2018-06-20T10:45:30Z','REV-s/sX0RyICtd2WGKARYDG7Q6UqE5Bsd3J29F3HN4lVX8=','en','Mary F','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739LEODAPH','Private Tour: Laodicea and Aphrodisias Day Trip From Kusadasi','Aphrodisias in the best most amazing...','<p>Aphrodisias in the best most amazing site I visited in Turkey, even better than Ephesus.   It was quite spread out and had a nice theater, bath, several temples, a Sebastian, and the only oval stadium I saw in Turkey.  It was a school for artists, and the statues, friezes on the Sebastian, masques on the theater and other art were beautiful. Much of it was housed in a nice museum on site.  I don\'t know why more people don\'t visit Aphrodisias -- it was one of the highlights of my trip in Turkey.  Laodicea was an important banking center that is undergoing extensive restoration.  it was breathtaking to look across a wide valley to see the white terraces of Pammukale spilling down the mountain and see the remains of an extensive water system that brought water from Pammukale/Hieropolis across the valley to Laodicea.  The lunch stop couldn\'t have been better, and it was a fabulous tour.</p>',5.0,'2015-07-04T09:31:34Z','REV-JsuDB6IEWqJlkyvdf89m8oXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Nancy A','VIATOR'),('5739LEODAPH','Private Tour: Laodicea and Aphrodisias Day Trip From Kusadasi','Thoughts:<br/> a you\'ll learn more...','<p>Thoughts:<br/>
a you\'ll learn more from 1hrs research on the internet than from the guide<br/>
b why run the trip on a monday when the museum is closed... one of the finest collections of ancient sculpture/statuary anywhere and you cant get in to see it! very annoying<br/>
That said the sites were brilliant and more than made up for a  and  b above, coupled with nice people on the trip and a good lunch. Martin Edinburgh</p>',4.0,'2015-05-05T03:35:54Z','REV-qoTOSBzGnfd0z6rDhCDkToXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Martin_g_shaw','VIATOR'),('5739GALTROY2','2-Day Troy and Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul','Would recommend','Gallipoli was amazing and well worth the trip down! We also enjoyed our night over at Canakkale, what a nice town, and the accommodation was fine. The trip was very long and wouldn’t recommend it for a one day trip, however with the night stop over was very manageable. The Troy tour was quite short in time and not as well put together as the Gallipoli tour, I don’t think we would have been happy had we only booked for the one tour, but Gallipoli really saved it. All tour guides were great. Overall would recommend',4.0,'2020-03-07T14:54:24Z','REV-ZSdzYpAoPku+mLnlLR28UoXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Chelsea_H','VIATOR'),('5739GALTROY2','2-Day Troy and Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul','Great trip to Gallipoli and Troy','Great trip with Noursedah (spelling?) and driver Mustapha. We had a smooth trip to Gallipoli and learnt a lot while there. The maritime museum in Canakkale was very interesting and well laid out. This morning we explored Troy, which was amazing. Excellent meals, guide and driver.',5.0,'2020-02-21T12:23:21Z','REV-q5A/GEOau775Vzp2sIFFCIXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Stuart_W','VIATOR'),('5739GALTROY2','2-Day Troy and Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul','Great trip','Great trip. Guide was very knowledgable and informative, was always very pleasant and friendly and spoke very good English. 

Meal breaks were very good (especially lunch on the 2nd day) and the accommodation at the overnight stop in Çanakkale was Of a high standard.',5.0,'2020-02-07T08:03:06Z','REV-uJM4hXgc6Ap6WDDESiUzRYXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','rown79','VIATOR'),('5739GALTROY2','2-Day Troy and Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul','Pilgrimage to ANZAC sites and a visit to Troy','We had a really good two days with Onur our Guide and Safi our Driver. An easy on time pick up from our Air BnB location near Galata Tower and out west to the Gallipoli Peninsula, stopping at the Turkish aid station memorial and cemetery and then on to Kapatepe where we had a thorough ground and history brief from Onur before proceeding to ANZAC Cove and on up to Chunuk Bair via Shrapnel Gully, Lone Pine, the Nek and Walkers Ridge. Excellent commentary from Onur along the way. Day two we headed for Troy. A well excavated and wonderfully organised track around the ruins of the town spanning thousands of years of occupation. The museum is also well worth the visit. Full marks to Fez travel and to Onur and Safi for a great trip. Highly recommended.',5.0,'2019-07-10T15:34:15Z','REV-8utbx9IxDgJwcaNa5ZzS+31/pf7RW6ejVp0MrrA8gLg=','en','MuscatKiwi','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739GALTROY2','2-Day Troy and Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul','Once in a lifetime opportunity','My parents and I booked this tour last minute when we discovered my brother was going to be representing the Australia Army at the ANZAC Day ceremony in Gallipoli in 2017.  Duygu was our absolutely incredible guide.  From the moment she picked us up at our hotel she was so easy to get along with, kept us up to date with arrival and security changes, and gave us all an insight into those fateful events from the Turkish point of view.  A once in a lifetime opportunity I will never forget.  Thank you so much Duygu for being a part of it.',5.0,'2018-03-11T06:55:57Z','REV-zrqKSR+vVLFtNHK50SWWPvAEIpRGOMLOYWLPKslhQZg=','en','Meandering_HeatherM','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739GALTROY2','2-Day Troy and Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul','Disconcerting never given an...','<p>Disconcerting never given an itinerary for an advertised tour or direct email contact. I think the added Troy tour was tacked together. Gallipoli is a must. Quite well done. Being pushed out the bus  and  the hotel direction pointed out, mmmmm. Cannikale an unexpected gem. Tour in city great. Troy don\'t</p>',3.0,'2016-06-30T07:31:39Z','REV-GbANAhw8kKe8R9pJDDE1jIXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Gavin C','VIATOR'),('5739GALTROY2','2-Day Troy and Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul','I read the Iliad and the Odyssey...','<p>I read the Iliad and the Odyssey more than a hundred years ago, when I was still a kid and I used to daydream of visiting these places which at that time seemed unreal and out of reach. I put them on my bucket list. I am happy to report that I am glad I visited those places. I wish I would have done it when I was younger so that I could tell stories at work and during my presentations. This is a must see.</p>',5.0,'2015-12-14T14:04:21Z','REV-OWbUE+gZQyXAh9PToTBKeoXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','oscar.lanza','VIATOR'),('5739LEODAPH','Private Tour: Laodicea and Aphrodisias Day Trip From Kusadasi','Aphrodisias private tour','We have just returned from a wonderful day trip to Aphrodisias. Our tour guide was Emre, he is very knowledgeable and speaks perfect English. We had never been to this site before. We ate at a local restaurant and the food (included in price) was excellent.  We were collected from our sitesi at 08.30 and we were back home at 17.00 We would definitely recommend  this site for a trip.  Paul and Mary Ireland.',5.0,'2018-06-20T10:45:30Z','REV-s/sX0RyICtd2WGKARYDG7Q6UqE5Bsd3J29F3HN4lVX8=','en','Mary F','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739LEODAPH','Private Tour: Laodicea and Aphrodisias Day Trip From Kusadasi','Aphrodisias in the best most amazing...','<p>Aphrodisias in the best most amazing site I visited in Turkey, even better than Ephesus.   It was quite spread out and had a nice theater, bath, several temples, a Sebastian, and the only oval stadium I saw in Turkey.  It was a school for artists, and the statues, friezes on the Sebastian, masques on the theater and other art were beautiful. Much of it was housed in a nice museum on site.  I don\'t know why more people don\'t visit Aphrodisias -- it was one of the highlights of my trip in Turkey.  Laodicea was an important banking center that is undergoing extensive restoration.  it was breathtaking to look across a wide valley to see the white terraces of Pammukale spilling down the mountain and see the remains of an extensive water system that brought water from Pammukale/Hieropolis across the valley to Laodicea.  The lunch stop couldn\'t have been better, and it was a fabulous tour.</p>',5.0,'2015-07-04T09:31:34Z','REV-JsuDB6IEWqJlkyvdf89m8oXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Nancy A','VIATOR'),('5739LEODAPH','Private Tour: Laodicea and Aphrodisias Day Trip From Kusadasi','Thoughts:<br/> a you\'ll learn more...','<p>Thoughts:<br/>
a you\'ll learn more from 1hrs research on the internet than from the guide<br/>
b why run the trip on a monday when the museum is closed... one of the finest collections of ancient sculpture/statuary anywhere and you cant get in to see it! very annoying<br/>
That said the sites were brilliant and more than made up for a  and  b above, coupled with nice people on the trip and a good lunch. Martin Edinburgh</p>',4.0,'2015-05-05T03:35:54Z','REV-qoTOSBzGnfd0z6rDhCDkToXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Martin_g_shaw','VIATOR'),('5739GALTROY2','2-Day Troy and Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul','Would recommend','Gallipoli was amazing and well worth the trip down! We also enjoyed our night over at Canakkale, what a nice town, and the accommodation was fine. The trip was very long and wouldn’t recommend it for a one day trip, however with the night stop over was very manageable. The Troy tour was quite short in time and not as well put together as the Gallipoli tour, I don’t think we would have been happy had we only booked for the one tour, but Gallipoli really saved it. All tour guides were great. Overall would recommend',4.0,'2020-03-07T14:54:24Z','REV-ZSdzYpAoPku+mLnlLR28UoXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Chelsea_H','VIATOR'),('5739GALTROY2','2-Day Troy and Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul','Great trip to Gallipoli and Troy','Great trip with Noursedah (spelling?) and driver Mustapha. We had a smooth trip to Gallipoli and learnt a lot while there. The maritime museum in Canakkale was very interesting and well laid out. This morning we explored Troy, which was amazing. Excellent meals, guide and driver.',5.0,'2020-02-21T12:23:21Z','REV-q5A/GEOau775Vzp2sIFFCIXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Stuart_W','VIATOR'),('5739GALTROY2','2-Day Troy and Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul','Great trip','Great trip. Guide was very knowledgable and informative, was always very pleasant and friendly and spoke very good English. 

Meal breaks were very good (especially lunch on the 2nd day) and the accommodation at the overnight stop in Çanakkale was Of a high standard.',5.0,'2020-02-07T08:03:06Z','REV-uJM4hXgc6Ap6WDDESiUzRYXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','rown79','VIATOR'),('5739GALTROY2','2-Day Troy and Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul','Pilgrimage to ANZAC sites and a visit to Troy','We had a really good two days with Onur our Guide and Safi our Driver. An easy on time pick up from our Air BnB location near Galata Tower and out west to the Gallipoli Peninsula, stopping at the Turkish aid station memorial and cemetery and then on to Kapatepe where we had a thorough ground and history brief from Onur before proceeding to ANZAC Cove and on up to Chunuk Bair via Shrapnel Gully, Lone Pine, the Nek and Walkers Ridge. Excellent commentary from Onur along the way. Day two we headed for Troy. A well excavated and wonderfully organised track around the ruins of the town spanning thousands of years of occupation. The museum is also well worth the visit. Full marks to Fez travel and to Onur and Safi for a great trip. Highly recommended.',5.0,'2019-07-10T15:34:15Z','REV-8utbx9IxDgJwcaNa5ZzS+31/pf7RW6ejVp0MrrA8gLg=','en','MuscatKiwi','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739GALTROY2','2-Day Troy and Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul','Once in a lifetime opportunity','My parents and I booked this tour last minute when we discovered my brother was going to be representing the Australia Army at the ANZAC Day ceremony in Gallipoli in 2017.  Duygu was our absolutely incredible guide.  From the moment she picked us up at our hotel she was so easy to get along with, kept us up to date with arrival and security changes, and gave us all an insight into those fateful events from the Turkish point of view.  A once in a lifetime opportunity I will never forget.  Thank you so much Duygu for being a part of it.',5.0,'2018-03-11T06:55:57Z','REV-zrqKSR+vVLFtNHK50SWWPvAEIpRGOMLOYWLPKslhQZg=','en','Meandering_HeatherM','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739GALTROY2','2-Day Troy and Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul','Disconcerting never given an...','<p>Disconcerting never given an itinerary for an advertised tour or direct email contact. I think the added Troy tour was tacked together. Gallipoli is a must. Quite well done. Being pushed out the bus  and  the hotel direction pointed out, mmmmm. Cannikale an unexpected gem. Tour in city great. Troy don\'t</p>',3.0,'2016-06-30T07:31:39Z','REV-GbANAhw8kKe8R9pJDDE1jIXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Gavin C','VIATOR'),('5739GALTROY2','2-Day Troy and Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul','I read the Iliad and the Odyssey...','<p>I read the Iliad and the Odyssey more than a hundred years ago, when I was still a kid and I used to daydream of visiting these places which at that time seemed unreal and out of reach. I put them on my bucket list. I am happy to report that I am glad I visited those places. I wish I would have done it when I was younger so that I could tell stories at work and during my presentations. This is a must see.</p>',5.0,'2015-12-14T14:04:21Z','REV-OWbUE+gZQyXAh9PToTBKeoXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','oscar.lanza','VIATOR'),('5739LEODAPH','Private Tour: Laodicea and Aphrodisias Day Trip From Kusadasi','Aphrodisias private tour','We have just returned from a wonderful day trip to Aphrodisias. Our tour guide was Emre, he is very knowledgeable and speaks perfect English. We had never been to this site before. We ate at a local restaurant and the food (included in price) was excellent.  We were collected from our sitesi at 08.30 and we were back home at 17.00 We would definitely recommend  this site for a trip.  Paul and Mary Ireland.',5.0,'2018-06-20T10:45:30Z','REV-s/sX0RyICtd2WGKARYDG7Q6UqE5Bsd3J29F3HN4lVX8=','en','Mary F','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739LEODAPH','Private Tour: Laodicea and Aphrodisias Day Trip From Kusadasi','Aphrodisias in the best most amazing...','<p>Aphrodisias in the best most amazing site I visited in Turkey, even better than Ephesus.   It was quite spread out and had a nice theater, bath, several temples, a Sebastian, and the only oval stadium I saw in Turkey.  It was a school for artists, and the statues, friezes on the Sebastian, masques on the theater and other art were beautiful. Much of it was housed in a nice museum on site.  I don\'t know why more people don\'t visit Aphrodisias -- it was one of the highlights of my trip in Turkey.  Laodicea was an important banking center that is undergoing extensive restoration.  it was breathtaking to look across a wide valley to see the white terraces of Pammukale spilling down the mountain and see the remains of an extensive water system that brought water from Pammukale/Hieropolis across the valley to Laodicea.  The lunch stop couldn\'t have been better, and it was a fabulous tour.</p>',5.0,'2015-07-04T09:31:34Z','REV-JsuDB6IEWqJlkyvdf89m8oXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Nancy A','VIATOR'),('5739LEODAPH','Private Tour: Laodicea and Aphrodisias Day Trip From Kusadasi','Thoughts:<br/> a you\'ll learn more...','<p>Thoughts:<br/>
a you\'ll learn more from 1hrs research on the internet than from the guide<br/>
b why run the trip on a monday when the museum is closed... one of the finest collections of ancient sculpture/statuary anywhere and you cant get in to see it! very annoying<br/>
That said the sites were brilliant and more than made up for a  and  b above, coupled with nice people on the trip and a good lunch. Martin Edinburgh</p>',4.0,'2015-05-05T03:35:54Z','REV-qoTOSBzGnfd0z6rDhCDkToXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Martin_g_shaw','VIATOR'),('5739GALTROY2','2-Day Troy and Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul','Would recommend','Gallipoli was amazing and well worth the trip down! We also enjoyed our night over at Canakkale, what a nice town, and the accommodation was fine. The trip was very long and wouldn’t recommend it for a one day trip, however with the night stop over was very manageable. The Troy tour was quite short in time and not as well put together as the Gallipoli tour, I don’t think we would have been happy had we only booked for the one tour, but Gallipoli really saved it. All tour guides were great. Overall would recommend',4.0,'2020-03-07T14:54:24Z','REV-ZSdzYpAoPku+mLnlLR28UoXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Chelsea_H','VIATOR'),('5739GALTROY2','2-Day Troy and Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul','Great trip to Gallipoli and Troy','Great trip with Noursedah (spelling?) and driver Mustapha. We had a smooth trip to Gallipoli and learnt a lot while there. The maritime museum in Canakkale was very interesting and well laid out. This morning we explored Troy, which was amazing. Excellent meals, guide and driver.',5.0,'2020-02-21T12:23:21Z','REV-q5A/GEOau775Vzp2sIFFCIXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Stuart_W','VIATOR'),('5739GALTROY2','2-Day Troy and Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul','Great trip','Great trip. Guide was very knowledgable and informative, was always very pleasant and friendly and spoke very good English. 

Meal breaks were very good (especially lunch on the 2nd day) and the accommodation at the overnight stop in Çanakkale was Of a high standard.',5.0,'2020-02-07T08:03:06Z','REV-uJM4hXgc6Ap6WDDESiUzRYXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','rown79','VIATOR'),('5739GALTROY2','2-Day Troy and Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul','Pilgrimage to ANZAC sites and a visit to Troy','We had a really good two days with Onur our Guide and Safi our Driver. An easy on time pick up from our Air BnB location near Galata Tower and out west to the Gallipoli Peninsula, stopping at the Turkish aid station memorial and cemetery and then on to Kapatepe where we had a thorough ground and history brief from Onur before proceeding to ANZAC Cove and on up to Chunuk Bair via Shrapnel Gully, Lone Pine, the Nek and Walkers Ridge. Excellent commentary from Onur along the way. Day two we headed for Troy. A well excavated and wonderfully organised track around the ruins of the town spanning thousands of years of occupation. The museum is also well worth the visit. Full marks to Fez travel and to Onur and Safi for a great trip. Highly recommended.',5.0,'2019-07-10T15:34:15Z','REV-8utbx9IxDgJwcaNa5ZzS+31/pf7RW6ejVp0MrrA8gLg=','en','MuscatKiwi','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739GALTROY2','2-Day Troy and Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul','Once in a lifetime opportunity','My parents and I booked this tour last minute when we discovered my brother was going to be representing the Australia Army at the ANZAC Day ceremony in Gallipoli in 2017.  Duygu was our absolutely incredible guide.  From the moment she picked us up at our hotel she was so easy to get along with, kept us up to date with arrival and security changes, and gave us all an insight into those fateful events from the Turkish point of view.  A once in a lifetime opportunity I will never forget.  Thank you so much Duygu for being a part of it.',5.0,'2018-03-11T06:55:57Z','REV-zrqKSR+vVLFtNHK50SWWPvAEIpRGOMLOYWLPKslhQZg=','en','Meandering_HeatherM','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739GALTROY2','2-Day Troy and Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul','Disconcerting never given an...','<p>Disconcerting never given an itinerary for an advertised tour or direct email contact. I think the added Troy tour was tacked together. Gallipoli is a must. Quite well done. Being pushed out the bus  and  the hotel direction pointed out, mmmmm. Cannikale an unexpected gem. Tour in city great. Troy don\'t</p>',3.0,'2016-06-30T07:31:39Z','REV-GbANAhw8kKe8R9pJDDE1jIXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Gavin C','VIATOR'),('5739GALTROY2','2-Day Troy and Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul','I read the Iliad and the Odyssey...','<p>I read the Iliad and the Odyssey more than a hundred years ago, when I was still a kid and I used to daydream of visiting these places which at that time seemed unreal and out of reach. I put them on my bucket list. I am happy to report that I am glad I visited those places. I wish I would have done it when I was younger so that I could tell stories at work and during my presentations. This is a must see.</p>',5.0,'2015-12-14T14:04:21Z','REV-OWbUE+gZQyXAh9PToTBKeoXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','oscar.lanza','VIATOR'),('5739LEODAPH','Private Tour: Laodicea and Aphrodisias Day Trip From Kusadasi','Aphrodisias private tour','We have just returned from a wonderful day trip to Aphrodisias. Our tour guide was Emre, he is very knowledgeable and speaks perfect English. We had never been to this site before. We ate at a local restaurant and the food (included in price) was excellent.  We were collected from our sitesi at 08.30 and we were back home at 17.00 We would definitely recommend  this site for a trip.  Paul and Mary Ireland.',5.0,'2018-06-20T10:45:30Z','REV-s/sX0RyICtd2WGKARYDG7Q6UqE5Bsd3J29F3HN4lVX8=','en','Mary F','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739LEODAPH','Private Tour: Laodicea and Aphrodisias Day Trip From Kusadasi','Aphrodisias in the best most amazing...','<p>Aphrodisias in the best most amazing site I visited in Turkey, even better than Ephesus.   It was quite spread out and had a nice theater, bath, several temples, a Sebastian, and the only oval stadium I saw in Turkey.  It was a school for artists, and the statues, friezes on the Sebastian, masques on the theater and other art were beautiful. Much of it was housed in a nice museum on site.  I don\'t know why more people don\'t visit Aphrodisias -- it was one of the highlights of my trip in Turkey.  Laodicea was an important banking center that is undergoing extensive restoration.  it was breathtaking to look across a wide valley to see the white terraces of Pammukale spilling down the mountain and see the remains of an extensive water system that brought water from Pammukale/Hieropolis across the valley to Laodicea.  The lunch stop couldn\'t have been better, and it was a fabulous tour.</p>',5.0,'2015-07-04T09:31:34Z','REV-JsuDB6IEWqJlkyvdf89m8oXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Nancy A','VIATOR'),('5739LEODAPH','Private Tour: Laodicea and Aphrodisias Day Trip From Kusadasi','Thoughts:<br/> a you\'ll learn more...','<p>Thoughts:<br/>
a you\'ll learn more from 1hrs research on the internet than from the guide<br/>
b why run the trip on a monday when the museum is closed... one of the finest collections of ancient sculpture/statuary anywhere and you cant get in to see it! very annoying<br/>
That said the sites were brilliant and more than made up for a  and  b above, coupled with nice people on the trip and a good lunch. Martin Edinburgh</p>',4.0,'2015-05-05T03:35:54Z','REV-qoTOSBzGnfd0z6rDhCDkToXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Martin_g_shaw','VIATOR'),('5739GALTROY2','2-Day Troy and Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul','Would recommend','Gallipoli was amazing and well worth the trip down! We also enjoyed our night over at Canakkale, what a nice town, and the accommodation was fine. The trip was very long and wouldn’t recommend it for a one day trip, however with the night stop over was very manageable. The Troy tour was quite short in time and not as well put together as the Gallipoli tour, I don’t think we would have been happy had we only booked for the one tour, but Gallipoli really saved it. All tour guides were great. Overall would recommend',4.0,'2020-03-07T14:54:24Z','REV-ZSdzYpAoPku+mLnlLR28UoXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Chelsea_H','VIATOR'),('5739GALTROY2','2-Day Troy and Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul','Great trip to Gallipoli and Troy','Great trip with Noursedah (spelling?) and driver Mustapha. We had a smooth trip to Gallipoli and learnt a lot while there. The maritime museum in Canakkale was very interesting and well laid out. This morning we explored Troy, which was amazing. Excellent meals, guide and driver.',5.0,'2020-02-21T12:23:21Z','REV-q5A/GEOau775Vzp2sIFFCIXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Stuart_W','VIATOR'),('5739GALTROY2','2-Day Troy and Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul','Great trip','Great trip. Guide was very knowledgable and informative, was always very pleasant and friendly and spoke very good English. 

Meal breaks were very good (especially lunch on the 2nd day) and the accommodation at the overnight stop in Çanakkale was Of a high standard.',5.0,'2020-02-07T08:03:06Z','REV-uJM4hXgc6Ap6WDDESiUzRYXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','rown79','VIATOR'),('5739GALTROY2','2-Day Troy and Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul','Pilgrimage to ANZAC sites and a visit to Troy','We had a really good two days with Onur our Guide and Safi our Driver. An easy on time pick up from our Air BnB location near Galata Tower and out west to the Gallipoli Peninsula, stopping at the Turkish aid station memorial and cemetery and then on to Kapatepe where we had a thorough ground and history brief from Onur before proceeding to ANZAC Cove and on up to Chunuk Bair via Shrapnel Gully, Lone Pine, the Nek and Walkers Ridge. Excellent commentary from Onur along the way. Day two we headed for Troy. A well excavated and wonderfully organised track around the ruins of the town spanning thousands of years of occupation. The museum is also well worth the visit. Full marks to Fez travel and to Onur and Safi for a great trip. Highly recommended.',5.0,'2019-07-10T15:34:15Z','REV-8utbx9IxDgJwcaNa5ZzS+31/pf7RW6ejVp0MrrA8gLg=','en','MuscatKiwi','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739GALTROY2','2-Day Troy and Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul','Once in a lifetime opportunity','My parents and I booked this tour last minute when we discovered my brother was going to be representing the Australia Army at the ANZAC Day ceremony in Gallipoli in 2017.  Duygu was our absolutely incredible guide.  From the moment she picked us up at our hotel she was so easy to get along with, kept us up to date with arrival and security changes, and gave us all an insight into those fateful events from the Turkish point of view.  A once in a lifetime opportunity I will never forget.  Thank you so much Duygu for being a part of it.',5.0,'2018-03-11T06:55:57Z','REV-zrqKSR+vVLFtNHK50SWWPvAEIpRGOMLOYWLPKslhQZg=','en','Meandering_HeatherM','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739GALTROY2','2-Day Troy and Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul','Disconcerting never given an...','<p>Disconcerting never given an itinerary for an advertised tour or direct email contact. I think the added Troy tour was tacked together. Gallipoli is a must. Quite well done. Being pushed out the bus  and  the hotel direction pointed out, mmmmm. Cannikale an unexpected gem. Tour in city great. Troy don\'t</p>',3.0,'2016-06-30T07:31:39Z','REV-GbANAhw8kKe8R9pJDDE1jIXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Gavin C','VIATOR'),('5739GALTROY2','2-Day Troy and Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul','I read the Iliad and the Odyssey...','<p>I read the Iliad and the Odyssey more than a hundred years ago, when I was still a kid and I used to daydream of visiting these places which at that time seemed unreal and out of reach. I put them on my bucket list. I am happy to report that I am glad I visited those places. I wish I would have done it when I was younger so that I could tell stories at work and during my presentations. This is a must see.</p>',5.0,'2015-12-14T14:04:21Z','REV-OWbUE+gZQyXAh9PToTBKeoXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','oscar.lanza','VIATOR'),('5739LEODAPH','Private Tour: Laodicea and Aphrodisias Day Trip From Kusadasi','Aphrodisias private tour','We have just returned from a wonderful day trip to Aphrodisias. Our tour guide was Emre, he is very knowledgeable and speaks perfect English. We had never been to this site before. We ate at a local restaurant and the food (included in price) was excellent.  We were collected from our sitesi at 08.30 and we were back home at 17.00 We would definitely recommend  this site for a trip.  Paul and Mary Ireland.',5.0,'2018-06-20T10:45:30Z','REV-s/sX0RyICtd2WGKARYDG7Q6UqE5Bsd3J29F3HN4lVX8=','en','Mary F','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739LEODAPH','Private Tour: Laodicea and Aphrodisias Day Trip From Kusadasi','Aphrodisias in the best most amazing...','<p>Aphrodisias in the best most amazing site I visited in Turkey, even better than Ephesus.   It was quite spread out and had a nice theater, bath, several temples, a Sebastian, and the only oval stadium I saw in Turkey.  It was a school for artists, and the statues, friezes on the Sebastian, masques on the theater and other art were beautiful. Much of it was housed in a nice museum on site.  I don\'t know why more people don\'t visit Aphrodisias -- it was one of the highlights of my trip in Turkey.  Laodicea was an important banking center that is undergoing extensive restoration.  it was breathtaking to look across a wide valley to see the white terraces of Pammukale spilling down the mountain and see the remains of an extensive water system that brought water from Pammukale/Hieropolis across the valley to Laodicea.  The lunch stop couldn\'t have been better, and it was a fabulous tour.</p>',5.0,'2015-07-04T09:31:34Z','REV-JsuDB6IEWqJlkyvdf89m8oXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Nancy A','VIATOR'),('5739LEODAPH','Private Tour: Laodicea and Aphrodisias Day Trip From Kusadasi','Thoughts:<br/> a you\'ll learn more...','<p>Thoughts:<br/>
a you\'ll learn more from 1hrs research on the internet than from the guide<br/>
b why run the trip on a monday when the museum is closed... one of the finest collections of ancient sculpture/statuary anywhere and you cant get in to see it! very annoying<br/>
That said the sites were brilliant and more than made up for a  and  b above, coupled with nice people on the trip and a good lunch. Martin Edinburgh</p>',4.0,'2015-05-05T03:35:54Z','REV-qoTOSBzGnfd0z6rDhCDkToXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Martin_g_shaw','VIATOR'),('5739GALTROY2','2-Day Troy and Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul','Would recommend','Gallipoli was amazing and well worth the trip down! We also enjoyed our night over at Canakkale, what a nice town, and the accommodation was fine. The trip was very long and wouldn’t recommend it for a one day trip, however with the night stop over was very manageable. The Troy tour was quite short in time and not as well put together as the Gallipoli tour, I don’t think we would have been happy had we only booked for the one tour, but Gallipoli really saved it. All tour guides were great. Overall would recommend',4.0,'2020-03-07T14:54:24Z','REV-ZSdzYpAoPku+mLnlLR28UoXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Chelsea_H','VIATOR'),('5739GALTROY2','2-Day Troy and Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul','Great trip to Gallipoli and Troy','Great trip with Noursedah (spelling?) and driver Mustapha. We had a smooth trip to Gallipoli and learnt a lot while there. The maritime museum in Canakkale was very interesting and well laid out. This morning we explored Troy, which was amazing. Excellent meals, guide and driver.',5.0,'2020-02-21T12:23:21Z','REV-q5A/GEOau775Vzp2sIFFCIXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Stuart_W','VIATOR'),('5739GALTROY2','2-Day Troy and Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul','Great trip','Great trip. Guide was very knowledgable and informative, was always very pleasant and friendly and spoke very good English. 

Meal breaks were very good (especially lunch on the 2nd day) and the accommodation at the overnight stop in Çanakkale was Of a high standard.',5.0,'2020-02-07T08:03:06Z','REV-uJM4hXgc6Ap6WDDESiUzRYXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','rown79','VIATOR'),('5739GALTROY2','2-Day Troy and Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul','Pilgrimage to ANZAC sites and a visit to Troy','We had a really good two days with Onur our Guide and Safi our Driver. An easy on time pick up from our Air BnB location near Galata Tower and out west to the Gallipoli Peninsula, stopping at the Turkish aid station memorial and cemetery and then on to Kapatepe where we had a thorough ground and history brief from Onur before proceeding to ANZAC Cove and on up to Chunuk Bair via Shrapnel Gully, Lone Pine, the Nek and Walkers Ridge. Excellent commentary from Onur along the way. Day two we headed for Troy. A well excavated and wonderfully organised track around the ruins of the town spanning thousands of years of occupation. The museum is also well worth the visit. Full marks to Fez travel and to Onur and Safi for a great trip. Highly recommended.',5.0,'2019-07-10T15:34:15Z','REV-8utbx9IxDgJwcaNa5ZzS+31/pf7RW6ejVp0MrrA8gLg=','en','MuscatKiwi','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739GALTROY2','2-Day Troy and Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul','Once in a lifetime opportunity','My parents and I booked this tour last minute when we discovered my brother was going to be representing the Australia Army at the ANZAC Day ceremony in Gallipoli in 2017.  Duygu was our absolutely incredible guide.  From the moment she picked us up at our hotel she was so easy to get along with, kept us up to date with arrival and security changes, and gave us all an insight into those fateful events from the Turkish point of view.  A once in a lifetime opportunity I will never forget.  Thank you so much Duygu for being a part of it.',5.0,'2018-03-11T06:55:57Z','REV-zrqKSR+vVLFtNHK50SWWPvAEIpRGOMLOYWLPKslhQZg=','en','Meandering_HeatherM','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739GALTROY2','2-Day Troy and Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul','Disconcerting never given an...','<p>Disconcerting never given an itinerary for an advertised tour or direct email contact. I think the added Troy tour was tacked together. Gallipoli is a must. Quite well done. Being pushed out the bus  and  the hotel direction pointed out, mmmmm. Cannikale an unexpected gem. Tour in city great. Troy don\'t</p>',3.0,'2016-06-30T07:31:39Z','REV-GbANAhw8kKe8R9pJDDE1jIXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Gavin C','VIATOR'),('5739GALTROY2','2-Day Troy and Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul','I read the Iliad and the Odyssey...','<p>I read the Iliad and the Odyssey more than a hundred years ago, when I was still a kid and I used to daydream of visiting these places which at that time seemed unreal and out of reach. I put them on my bucket list. I am happy to report that I am glad I visited those places. I wish I would have done it when I was younger so that I could tell stories at work and during my presentations. This is a must see.</p>',5.0,'2015-12-14T14:04:21Z','REV-OWbUE+gZQyXAh9PToTBKeoXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','oscar.lanza','VIATOR'),('5739P106','Gallipoli Battlefields Tour from Canakkale Port with Private Guide','Great experience','Very moving trip to the battlefields. If you are interested in the Great War, this is an excellent trip. The battlefields and trenches are still clearly visible. The museum is a must. Well worth the bisit',5.0,'2023-12-02T02:35:48Z','REV-WnVqpeVD4SkzqszuBnRui5rU87Dj4rqOmYzrH9y//AQ=','en','braggrr','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P106','Gallipoli Battlefields Tour from Canakkale Port with Private Guide','Terrible','Do not use this company. I paid for my tour and they did not show up. I had a text message verification. My last day in zturkey snd now I do not get to go.',1.0,'2023-05-29T01:47:03Z','REV-Dka8zZJXRu9Ksg77NnxNGZOSFMS7OrnEaFqLWkyU3+E=','en','Voyage58392607687','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739LEODAPH','Private Tour: Laodicea and Aphrodisias Day Trip From Kusadasi','Thoughts:<br/> a you\'ll learn more...','<p>Thoughts:<br/>
a you\'ll learn more from 1hrs research on the internet than from the guide<br/>
b why run the trip on a monday when the museum is closed... one of the finest collections of ancient sculpture/statuary anywhere and you cant get in to see it! very annoying<br/>
That said the sites were brilliant and more than made up for a  and  b above, coupled with nice people on the trip and a good lunch. Martin Edinburgh</p>',4.0,'2015-05-05T03:35:54Z','REV-qoTOSBzGnfd0z6rDhCDkToXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Martin_g_shaw','VIATOR'),('5739GALTROY2','2-Day Troy and Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul','Would recommend','Gallipoli was amazing and well worth the trip down! We also enjoyed our night over at Canakkale, what a nice town, and the accommodation was fine. The trip was very long and wouldn’t recommend it for a one day trip, however with the night stop over was very manageable. The Troy tour was quite short in time and not as well put together as the Gallipoli tour, I don’t think we would have been happy had we only booked for the one tour, but Gallipoli really saved it. All tour guides were great. Overall would recommend',4.0,'2020-03-07T14:54:24Z','REV-ZSdzYpAoPku+mLnlLR28UoXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Chelsea_H','VIATOR'),('5739GALTROY2','2-Day Troy and Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul','Great trip to Gallipoli and Troy','Great trip with Noursedah (spelling?) and driver Mustapha. We had a smooth trip to Gallipoli and learnt a lot while there. The maritime museum in Canakkale was very interesting and well laid out. This morning we explored Troy, which was amazing. Excellent meals, guide and driver.',5.0,'2020-02-21T12:23:21Z','REV-q5A/GEOau775Vzp2sIFFCIXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Stuart_W','VIATOR'),('5739GALTROY2','2-Day Troy and Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul','Great trip','Great trip. Guide was very knowledgable and informative, was always very pleasant and friendly and spoke very good English. 

Meal breaks were very good (especially lunch on the 2nd day) and the accommodation at the overnight stop in Çanakkale was Of a high standard.',5.0,'2020-02-07T08:03:06Z','REV-uJM4hXgc6Ap6WDDESiUzRYXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','rown79','VIATOR'),('5739GALTROY2','2-Day Troy and Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul','Pilgrimage to ANZAC sites and a visit to Troy','We had a really good two days with Onur our Guide and Safi our Driver. An easy on time pick up from our Air BnB location near Galata Tower and out west to the Gallipoli Peninsula, stopping at the Turkish aid station memorial and cemetery and then on to Kapatepe where we had a thorough ground and history brief from Onur before proceeding to ANZAC Cove and on up to Chunuk Bair via Shrapnel Gully, Lone Pine, the Nek and Walkers Ridge. Excellent commentary from Onur along the way. Day two we headed for Troy. A well excavated and wonderfully organised track around the ruins of the town spanning thousands of years of occupation. The museum is also well worth the visit. Full marks to Fez travel and to Onur and Safi for a great trip. Highly recommended.',5.0,'2019-07-10T15:34:15Z','REV-8utbx9IxDgJwcaNa5ZzS+31/pf7RW6ejVp0MrrA8gLg=','en','MuscatKiwi','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739GALTROY2','2-Day Troy and Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul','Once in a lifetime opportunity','My parents and I booked this tour last minute when we discovered my brother was going to be representing the Australia Army at the ANZAC Day ceremony in Gallipoli in 2017.  Duygu was our absolutely incredible guide.  From the moment she picked us up at our hotel she was so easy to get along with, kept us up to date with arrival and security changes, and gave us all an insight into those fateful events from the Turkish point of view.  A once in a lifetime opportunity I will never forget.  Thank you so much Duygu for being a part of it.',5.0,'2018-03-11T06:55:57Z','REV-zrqKSR+vVLFtNHK50SWWPvAEIpRGOMLOYWLPKslhQZg=','en','Meandering_HeatherM','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739GALTROY2','2-Day Troy and Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul','Disconcerting never given an...','<p>Disconcerting never given an itinerary for an advertised tour or direct email contact. I think the added Troy tour was tacked together. Gallipoli is a must. Quite well done. Being pushed out the bus  and  the hotel direction pointed out, mmmmm. Cannikale an unexpected gem. Tour in city great. Troy don\'t</p>',3.0,'2016-06-30T07:31:39Z','REV-GbANAhw8kKe8R9pJDDE1jIXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Gavin C','VIATOR'),('5739GALTROY2','2-Day Troy and Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul','I read the Iliad and the Odyssey...','<p>I read the Iliad and the Odyssey more than a hundred years ago, when I was still a kid and I used to daydream of visiting these places which at that time seemed unreal and out of reach. I put them on my bucket list. I am happy to report that I am glad I visited those places. I wish I would have done it when I was younger so that I could tell stories at work and during my presentations. This is a must see.</p>',5.0,'2015-12-14T14:04:21Z','REV-OWbUE+gZQyXAh9PToTBKeoXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','oscar.lanza','VIATOR'),('5739P107','Private Troy Tour from Canakkale Port with Private Guide','Fantastic tour of Troy...','Fantastic tour of Troy and the museum.  Our guide was so knowledgeable of all things Troy… told great stories of the various Trojan settlements, and how the changing sea changed everything for Trojans!  Detailed explanations, a great sense of humor, and efficient made it a perfect day!!  Highly recommend Chali!!',5.0,'2024-01-27T14:04:26Z','REV-MGcofLZV2vOYsoJEYLi3aIXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Mary_S','VIATOR'),('5739P107','Private Troy Tour from Canakkale Port with Private Guide','Excellent tour','Fantastic private tour. They met us right at the pier and bypassed the crowds. We saw the horse from the movie then onto the city and the excavations followed by some shopping. The tour guide and driver were excellent and it was rest to avoid the crowds. I only wish the admission cost to Troy was included in the cost of the private tour that would have led to some more money available for shopping.',5.0,'2023-11-01T00:26:23Z','REV-Lt0+b5uIehTHoYdKnusV3YXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Donald_L','VIATOR'),('5739LEODAPH','Private Tour: Laodicea and Aphrodisias Day Trip From Kusadasi','Thoughts:<br/> a you\'ll learn more...','<p>Thoughts:<br/>
a you\'ll learn more from 1hrs research on the internet than from the guide<br/>
b why run the trip on a monday when the museum is closed... one of the finest collections of ancient sculpture/statuary anywhere and you cant get in to see it! very annoying<br/>
That said the sites were brilliant and more than made up for a  and  b above, coupled with nice people on the trip and a good lunch. Martin Edinburgh</p>',4.0,'2015-05-05T03:35:54Z','REV-qoTOSBzGnfd0z6rDhCDkToXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Martin_g_shaw','VIATOR'),('5739GALTROY2','2-Day Troy and Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul','Would recommend','Gallipoli was amazing and well worth the trip down! We also enjoyed our night over at Canakkale, what a nice town, and the accommodation was fine. The trip was very long and wouldn’t recommend it for a one day trip, however with the night stop over was very manageable. The Troy tour was quite short in time and not as well put together as the Gallipoli tour, I don’t think we would have been happy had we only booked for the one tour, but Gallipoli really saved it. All tour guides were great. Overall would recommend',4.0,'2020-03-07T14:54:24Z','REV-ZSdzYpAoPku+mLnlLR28UoXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Chelsea_H','VIATOR'),('5739GALTROY2','2-Day Troy and Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul','Great trip to Gallipoli and Troy','Great trip with Noursedah (spelling?) and driver Mustapha. We had a smooth trip to Gallipoli and learnt a lot while there. The maritime museum in Canakkale was very interesting and well laid out. This morning we explored Troy, which was amazing. Excellent meals, guide and driver.',5.0,'2020-02-21T12:23:21Z','REV-q5A/GEOau775Vzp2sIFFCIXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Stuart_W','VIATOR'),('5739GALTROY2','2-Day Troy and Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul','Great trip','Great trip. Guide was very knowledgable and informative, was always very pleasant and friendly and spoke very good English. 

Meal breaks were very good (especially lunch on the 2nd day) and the accommodation at the overnight stop in Çanakkale was Of a high standard.',5.0,'2020-02-07T08:03:06Z','REV-uJM4hXgc6Ap6WDDESiUzRYXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','rown79','VIATOR'),('5739GALTROY2','2-Day Troy and Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul','Pilgrimage to ANZAC sites and a visit to Troy','We had a really good two days with Onur our Guide and Safi our Driver. An easy on time pick up from our Air BnB location near Galata Tower and out west to the Gallipoli Peninsula, stopping at the Turkish aid station memorial and cemetery and then on to Kapatepe where we had a thorough ground and history brief from Onur before proceeding to ANZAC Cove and on up to Chunuk Bair via Shrapnel Gully, Lone Pine, the Nek and Walkers Ridge. Excellent commentary from Onur along the way. Day two we headed for Troy. A well excavated and wonderfully organised track around the ruins of the town spanning thousands of years of occupation. The museum is also well worth the visit. Full marks to Fez travel and to Onur and Safi for a great trip. Highly recommended.',5.0,'2019-07-10T15:34:15Z','REV-8utbx9IxDgJwcaNa5ZzS+31/pf7RW6ejVp0MrrA8gLg=','en','MuscatKiwi','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739GALTROY2','2-Day Troy and Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul','Once in a lifetime opportunity','My parents and I booked this tour last minute when we discovered my brother was going to be representing the Australia Army at the ANZAC Day ceremony in Gallipoli in 2017.  Duygu was our absolutely incredible guide.  From the moment she picked us up at our hotel she was so easy to get along with, kept us up to date with arrival and security changes, and gave us all an insight into those fateful events from the Turkish point of view.  A once in a lifetime opportunity I will never forget.  Thank you so much Duygu for being a part of it.',5.0,'2018-03-11T06:55:57Z','REV-zrqKSR+vVLFtNHK50SWWPvAEIpRGOMLOYWLPKslhQZg=','en','Meandering_HeatherM','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739GALTROY2','2-Day Troy and Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul','Disconcerting never given an...','<p>Disconcerting never given an itinerary for an advertised tour or direct email contact. I think the added Troy tour was tacked together. Gallipoli is a must. Quite well done. Being pushed out the bus  and  the hotel direction pointed out, mmmmm. Cannikale an unexpected gem. Tour in city great. Troy don\'t</p>',3.0,'2016-06-30T07:31:39Z','REV-GbANAhw8kKe8R9pJDDE1jIXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Gavin C','VIATOR'),('5739GALTROY2','2-Day Troy and Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul','I read the Iliad and the Odyssey...','<p>I read the Iliad and the Odyssey more than a hundred years ago, when I was still a kid and I used to daydream of visiting these places which at that time seemed unreal and out of reach. I put them on my bucket list. I am happy to report that I am glad I visited those places. I wish I would have done it when I was younger so that I could tell stories at work and during my presentations. This is a must see.</p>',5.0,'2015-12-14T14:04:21Z','REV-OWbUE+gZQyXAh9PToTBKeoXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','oscar.lanza','VIATOR'),('5739P107','Private Troy Tour from Canakkale Port with Private Guide','Fantastic tour of Troy...','Fantastic tour of Troy and the museum.  Our guide was so knowledgeable of all things Troy… told great stories of the various Trojan settlements, and how the changing sea changed everything for Trojans!  Detailed explanations, a great sense of humor, and efficient made it a perfect day!!  Highly recommend Chali!!',5.0,'2024-01-27T14:04:26Z','REV-MGcofLZV2vOYsoJEYLi3aIXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Mary_S','VIATOR'),('5739P107','Private Troy Tour from Canakkale Port with Private Guide','Excellent tour','Fantastic private tour. They met us right at the pier and bypassed the crowds. We saw the horse from the movie then onto the city and the excavations followed by some shopping. The tour guide and driver were excellent and it was rest to avoid the crowds. I only wish the admission cost to Troy was included in the cost of the private tour that would have led to some more money available for shopping.',5.0,'2023-11-01T00:26:23Z','REV-Lt0+b5uIehTHoYdKnusV3YXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Donald_L','VIATOR'),('5739LEODAPH','Private Tour: Laodicea and Aphrodisias Day Trip From Kusadasi','Thoughts:<br/> a you\'ll learn more...','<p>Thoughts:<br/>
a you\'ll learn more from 1hrs research on the internet than from the guide<br/>
b why run the trip on a monday when the museum is closed... one of the finest collections of ancient sculpture/statuary anywhere and you cant get in to see it! very annoying<br/>
That said the sites were brilliant and more than made up for a  and  b above, coupled with nice people on the trip and a good lunch. Martin Edinburgh</p>',4.0,'2015-05-05T03:35:54Z','REV-qoTOSBzGnfd0z6rDhCDkToXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Martin_g_shaw','VIATOR'),('5739GALTROY2','2-Day Troy and Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul','Would recommend','Gallipoli was amazing and well worth the trip down! We also enjoyed our night over at Canakkale, what a nice town, and the accommodation was fine. The trip was very long and wouldn’t recommend it for a one day trip, however with the night stop over was very manageable. The Troy tour was quite short in time and not as well put together as the Gallipoli tour, I don’t think we would have been happy had we only booked for the one tour, but Gallipoli really saved it. All tour guides were great. Overall would recommend',4.0,'2020-03-07T14:54:24Z','REV-ZSdzYpAoPku+mLnlLR28UoXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Chelsea_H','VIATOR'),('5739GALTROY2','2-Day Troy and Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul','Great trip to Gallipoli and Troy','Great trip with Noursedah (spelling?) and driver Mustapha. We had a smooth trip to Gallipoli and learnt a lot while there. The maritime museum in Canakkale was very interesting and well laid out. This morning we explored Troy, which was amazing. Excellent meals, guide and driver.',5.0,'2020-02-21T12:23:21Z','REV-q5A/GEOau775Vzp2sIFFCIXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Stuart_W','VIATOR'),('5739GALTROY2','2-Day Troy and Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul','Great trip','Great trip. Guide was very knowledgable and informative, was always very pleasant and friendly and spoke very good English. 

Meal breaks were very good (especially lunch on the 2nd day) and the accommodation at the overnight stop in Çanakkale was Of a high standard.',5.0,'2020-02-07T08:03:06Z','REV-uJM4hXgc6Ap6WDDESiUzRYXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','rown79','VIATOR'),('5739GALTROY2','2-Day Troy and Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul','Pilgrimage to ANZAC sites and a visit to Troy','We had a really good two days with Onur our Guide and Safi our Driver. An easy on time pick up from our Air BnB location near Galata Tower and out west to the Gallipoli Peninsula, stopping at the Turkish aid station memorial and cemetery and then on to Kapatepe where we had a thorough ground and history brief from Onur before proceeding to ANZAC Cove and on up to Chunuk Bair via Shrapnel Gully, Lone Pine, the Nek and Walkers Ridge. Excellent commentary from Onur along the way. Day two we headed for Troy. A well excavated and wonderfully organised track around the ruins of the town spanning thousands of years of occupation. The museum is also well worth the visit. Full marks to Fez travel and to Onur and Safi for a great trip. Highly recommended.',5.0,'2019-07-10T15:34:15Z','REV-8utbx9IxDgJwcaNa5ZzS+31/pf7RW6ejVp0MrrA8gLg=','en','MuscatKiwi','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739GALTROY2','2-Day Troy and Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul','Once in a lifetime opportunity','My parents and I booked this tour last minute when we discovered my brother was going to be representing the Australia Army at the ANZAC Day ceremony in Gallipoli in 2017.  Duygu was our absolutely incredible guide.  From the moment she picked us up at our hotel she was so easy to get along with, kept us up to date with arrival and security changes, and gave us all an insight into those fateful events from the Turkish point of view.  A once in a lifetime opportunity I will never forget.  Thank you so much Duygu for being a part of it.',5.0,'2018-03-11T06:55:57Z','REV-zrqKSR+vVLFtNHK50SWWPvAEIpRGOMLOYWLPKslhQZg=','en','Meandering_HeatherM','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739GALTROY2','2-Day Troy and Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul','Disconcerting never given an...','<p>Disconcerting never given an itinerary for an advertised tour or direct email contact. I think the added Troy tour was tacked together. Gallipoli is a must. Quite well done. Being pushed out the bus  and  the hotel direction pointed out, mmmmm. Cannikale an unexpected gem. Tour in city great. Troy don\'t</p>',3.0,'2016-06-30T07:31:39Z','REV-GbANAhw8kKe8R9pJDDE1jIXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Gavin C','VIATOR'),('5739GALTROY2','2-Day Troy and Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul','I read the Iliad and the Odyssey...','<p>I read the Iliad and the Odyssey more than a hundred years ago, when I was still a kid and I used to daydream of visiting these places which at that time seemed unreal and out of reach. I put them on my bucket list. I am happy to report that I am glad I visited those places. I wish I would have done it when I was younger so that I could tell stories at work and during my presentations. This is a must see.</p>',5.0,'2015-12-14T14:04:21Z','REV-OWbUE+gZQyXAh9PToTBKeoXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','oscar.lanza','VIATOR'),('5739P107','Private Troy Tour from Canakkale Port with Private Guide','Fantastic tour of Troy...','Fantastic tour of Troy and the museum.  Our guide was so knowledgeable of all things Troy… told great stories of the various Trojan settlements, and how the changing sea changed everything for Trojans!  Detailed explanations, a great sense of humor, and efficient made it a perfect day!!  Highly recommend Chali!!',5.0,'2024-01-27T14:04:26Z','REV-MGcofLZV2vOYsoJEYLi3aIXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Mary_S','VIATOR'),('5739P107','Private Troy Tour from Canakkale Port with Private Guide','Excellent tour','Fantastic private tour. They met us right at the pier and bypassed the crowds. We saw the horse from the movie then onto the city and the excavations followed by some shopping. The tour guide and driver were excellent and it was rest to avoid the crowds. I only wish the admission cost to Troy was included in the cost of the private tour that would have led to some more money available for shopping.',5.0,'2023-11-01T00:26:23Z','REV-Lt0+b5uIehTHoYdKnusV3YXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Donald_L','VIATOR'),('5739LEODAPH','Private Tour: Laodicea and Aphrodisias Day Trip From Kusadasi','Thoughts:<br/> a you\'ll learn more...','<p>Thoughts:<br/>
a you\'ll learn more from 1hrs research on the internet than from the guide<br/>
b why run the trip on a monday when the museum is closed... one of the finest collections of ancient sculpture/statuary anywhere and you cant get in to see it! very annoying<br/>
That said the sites were brilliant and more than made up for a  and  b above, coupled with nice people on the trip and a good lunch. Martin Edinburgh</p>',4.0,'2015-05-05T03:35:54Z','REV-qoTOSBzGnfd0z6rDhCDkToXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Martin_g_shaw','VIATOR'),('5739GALTROY2','2-Day Troy and Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul','Would recommend','Gallipoli was amazing and well worth the trip down! We also enjoyed our night over at Canakkale, what a nice town, and the accommodation was fine. The trip was very long and wouldn’t recommend it for a one day trip, however with the night stop over was very manageable. The Troy tour was quite short in time and not as well put together as the Gallipoli tour, I don’t think we would have been happy had we only booked for the one tour, but Gallipoli really saved it. All tour guides were great. Overall would recommend',4.0,'2020-03-07T14:54:24Z','REV-ZSdzYpAoPku+mLnlLR28UoXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Chelsea_H','VIATOR'),('5739GALTROY2','2-Day Troy and Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul','Great trip to Gallipoli and Troy','Great trip with Noursedah (spelling?) and driver Mustapha. We had a smooth trip to Gallipoli and learnt a lot while there. The maritime museum in Canakkale was very interesting and well laid out. This morning we explored Troy, which was amazing. Excellent meals, guide and driver.',5.0,'2020-02-21T12:23:21Z','REV-q5A/GEOau775Vzp2sIFFCIXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Stuart_W','VIATOR'),('5739GALTROY2','2-Day Troy and Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul','Great trip','Great trip. Guide was very knowledgable and informative, was always very pleasant and friendly and spoke very good English. 

Meal breaks were very good (especially lunch on the 2nd day) and the accommodation at the overnight stop in Çanakkale was Of a high standard.',5.0,'2020-02-07T08:03:06Z','REV-uJM4hXgc6Ap6WDDESiUzRYXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','rown79','VIATOR'),('5739GALTROY2','2-Day Troy and Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul','Pilgrimage to ANZAC sites and a visit to Troy','We had a really good two days with Onur our Guide and Safi our Driver. An easy on time pick up from our Air BnB location near Galata Tower and out west to the Gallipoli Peninsula, stopping at the Turkish aid station memorial and cemetery and then on to Kapatepe where we had a thorough ground and history brief from Onur before proceeding to ANZAC Cove and on up to Chunuk Bair via Shrapnel Gully, Lone Pine, the Nek and Walkers Ridge. Excellent commentary from Onur along the way. Day two we headed for Troy. A well excavated and wonderfully organised track around the ruins of the town spanning thousands of years of occupation. The museum is also well worth the visit. Full marks to Fez travel and to Onur and Safi for a great trip. Highly recommended.',5.0,'2019-07-10T15:34:15Z','REV-8utbx9IxDgJwcaNa5ZzS+31/pf7RW6ejVp0MrrA8gLg=','en','MuscatKiwi','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739GALTROY2','2-Day Troy and Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul','Once in a lifetime opportunity','My parents and I booked this tour last minute when we discovered my brother was going to be representing the Australia Army at the ANZAC Day ceremony in Gallipoli in 2017.  Duygu was our absolutely incredible guide.  From the moment she picked us up at our hotel she was so easy to get along with, kept us up to date with arrival and security changes, and gave us all an insight into those fateful events from the Turkish point of view.  A once in a lifetime opportunity I will never forget.  Thank you so much Duygu for being a part of it.',5.0,'2018-03-11T06:55:57Z','REV-zrqKSR+vVLFtNHK50SWWPvAEIpRGOMLOYWLPKslhQZg=','en','Meandering_HeatherM','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739GALTROY2','2-Day Troy and Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul','Disconcerting never given an...','<p>Disconcerting never given an itinerary for an advertised tour or direct email contact. I think the added Troy tour was tacked together. Gallipoli is a must. Quite well done. Being pushed out the bus  and  the hotel direction pointed out, mmmmm. Cannikale an unexpected gem. Tour in city great. Troy don\'t</p>',3.0,'2016-06-30T07:31:39Z','REV-GbANAhw8kKe8R9pJDDE1jIXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Gavin C','VIATOR'),('5739GALTROY2','2-Day Troy and Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul','I read the Iliad and the Odyssey...','<p>I read the Iliad and the Odyssey more than a hundred years ago, when I was still a kid and I used to daydream of visiting these places which at that time seemed unreal and out of reach. I put them on my bucket list. I am happy to report that I am glad I visited those places. I wish I would have done it when I was younger so that I could tell stories at work and during my presentations. This is a must see.</p>',5.0,'2015-12-14T14:04:21Z','REV-OWbUE+gZQyXAh9PToTBKeoXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','oscar.lanza','VIATOR'),('5739P107','Private Troy Tour from Canakkale Port with Private Guide','Fantastic tour of Troy...','Fantastic tour of Troy and the museum.  Our guide was so knowledgeable of all things Troy… told great stories of the various Trojan settlements, and how the changing sea changed everything for Trojans!  Detailed explanations, a great sense of humor, and efficient made it a perfect day!!  Highly recommend Chali!!',5.0,'2024-01-27T14:04:26Z','REV-MGcofLZV2vOYsoJEYLi3aIXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Mary_S','VIATOR'),('5739P107','Private Troy Tour from Canakkale Port with Private Guide','Excellent tour','Fantastic private tour. They met us right at the pier and bypassed the crowds. We saw the horse from the movie then onto the city and the excavations followed by some shopping. The tour guide and driver were excellent and it was rest to avoid the crowds. I only wish the admission cost to Troy was included in the cost of the private tour that would have led to some more money available for shopping.',5.0,'2023-11-01T00:26:23Z','REV-Lt0+b5uIehTHoYdKnusV3YXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Donald_L','VIATOR'),('5739LEODAPH','Private Tour: Laodicea and Aphrodisias Day Trip From Kusadasi','Thoughts:<br/> a you\'ll learn more...','<p>Thoughts:<br/>
a you\'ll learn more from 1hrs research on the internet than from the guide<br/>
b why run the trip on a monday when the museum is closed... one of the finest collections of ancient sculpture/statuary anywhere and you cant get in to see it! very annoying<br/>
That said the sites were brilliant and more than made up for a  and  b above, coupled with nice people on the trip and a good lunch. Martin Edinburgh</p>',4.0,'2015-05-05T03:35:54Z','REV-qoTOSBzGnfd0z6rDhCDkToXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Martin_g_shaw','VIATOR'),('5739GALTROY2','2-Day Troy and Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul','Would recommend','Gallipoli was amazing and well worth the trip down! We also enjoyed our night over at Canakkale, what a nice town, and the accommodation was fine. The trip was very long and wouldn’t recommend it for a one day trip, however with the night stop over was very manageable. The Troy tour was quite short in time and not as well put together as the Gallipoli tour, I don’t think we would have been happy had we only booked for the one tour, but Gallipoli really saved it. All tour guides were great. Overall would recommend',4.0,'2020-03-07T14:54:24Z','REV-ZSdzYpAoPku+mLnlLR28UoXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Chelsea_H','VIATOR'),('5739GALTROY2','2-Day Troy and Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul','Great trip to Gallipoli and Troy','Great trip with Noursedah (spelling?) and driver Mustapha. We had a smooth trip to Gallipoli and learnt a lot while there. The maritime museum in Canakkale was very interesting and well laid out. This morning we explored Troy, which was amazing. Excellent meals, guide and driver.',5.0,'2020-02-21T12:23:21Z','REV-q5A/GEOau775Vzp2sIFFCIXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Stuart_W','VIATOR'),('5739GALTROY2','2-Day Troy and Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul','Great trip','Great trip. Guide was very knowledgable and informative, was always very pleasant and friendly and spoke very good English. 

Meal breaks were very good (especially lunch on the 2nd day) and the accommodation at the overnight stop in Çanakkale was Of a high standard.',5.0,'2020-02-07T08:03:06Z','REV-uJM4hXgc6Ap6WDDESiUzRYXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','rown79','VIATOR'),('5739GALTROY2','2-Day Troy and Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul','Pilgrimage to ANZAC sites and a visit to Troy','We had a really good two days with Onur our Guide and Safi our Driver. An easy on time pick up from our Air BnB location near Galata Tower and out west to the Gallipoli Peninsula, stopping at the Turkish aid station memorial and cemetery and then on to Kapatepe where we had a thorough ground and history brief from Onur before proceeding to ANZAC Cove and on up to Chunuk Bair via Shrapnel Gully, Lone Pine, the Nek and Walkers Ridge. Excellent commentary from Onur along the way. Day two we headed for Troy. A well excavated and wonderfully organised track around the ruins of the town spanning thousands of years of occupation. The museum is also well worth the visit. Full marks to Fez travel and to Onur and Safi for a great trip. Highly recommended.',5.0,'2019-07-10T15:34:15Z','REV-8utbx9IxDgJwcaNa5ZzS+31/pf7RW6ejVp0MrrA8gLg=','en','MuscatKiwi','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739GALTROY2','2-Day Troy and Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul','Once in a lifetime opportunity','My parents and I booked this tour last minute when we discovered my brother was going to be representing the Australia Army at the ANZAC Day ceremony in Gallipoli in 2017.  Duygu was our absolutely incredible guide.  From the moment she picked us up at our hotel she was so easy to get along with, kept us up to date with arrival and security changes, and gave us all an insight into those fateful events from the Turkish point of view.  A once in a lifetime opportunity I will never forget.  Thank you so much Duygu for being a part of it.',5.0,'2018-03-11T06:55:57Z','REV-zrqKSR+vVLFtNHK50SWWPvAEIpRGOMLOYWLPKslhQZg=','en','Meandering_HeatherM','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739GALTROY2','2-Day Troy and Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul','Disconcerting never given an...','<p>Disconcerting never given an itinerary for an advertised tour or direct email contact. I think the added Troy tour was tacked together. Gallipoli is a must. Quite well done. Being pushed out the bus  and  the hotel direction pointed out, mmmmm. Cannikale an unexpected gem. Tour in city great. Troy don\'t</p>',3.0,'2016-06-30T07:31:39Z','REV-GbANAhw8kKe8R9pJDDE1jIXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Gavin C','VIATOR'),('5739GALTROY2','2-Day Troy and Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul','I read the Iliad and the Odyssey...','<p>I read the Iliad and the Odyssey more than a hundred years ago, when I was still a kid and I used to daydream of visiting these places which at that time seemed unreal and out of reach. I put them on my bucket list. I am happy to report that I am glad I visited those places. I wish I would have done it when I was younger so that I could tell stories at work and during my presentations. This is a must see.</p>',5.0,'2015-12-14T14:04:21Z','REV-OWbUE+gZQyXAh9PToTBKeoXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','oscar.lanza','VIATOR'),('5739P107','Private Troy Tour from Canakkale Port with Private Guide','Fantastic tour of Troy...','Fantastic tour of Troy and the museum.  Our guide was so knowledgeable of all things Troy… told great stories of the various Trojan settlements, and how the changing sea changed everything for Trojans!  Detailed explanations, a great sense of humor, and efficient made it a perfect day!!  Highly recommend Chali!!',5.0,'2024-01-27T14:04:26Z','REV-MGcofLZV2vOYsoJEYLi3aIXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Mary_S','VIATOR'),('5739P107','Private Troy Tour from Canakkale Port with Private Guide','Excellent tour','Fantastic private tour. They met us right at the pier and bypassed the crowds. We saw the horse from the movie then onto the city and the excavations followed by some shopping. The tour guide and driver were excellent and it was rest to avoid the crowds. I only wish the admission cost to Troy was included in the cost of the private tour that would have led to some more money available for shopping.',5.0,'2023-11-01T00:26:23Z','REV-Lt0+b5uIehTHoYdKnusV3YXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Donald_L','VIATOR'),('5739LEODAPH','Private Tour: Laodicea and Aphrodisias Day Trip From Kusadasi','Thoughts:<br/> a you\'ll learn more...','<p>Thoughts:<br/>
a you\'ll learn more from 1hrs research on the internet than from the guide<br/>
b why run the trip on a monday when the museum is closed... one of the finest collections of ancient sculpture/statuary anywhere and you cant get in to see it! very annoying<br/>
That said the sites were brilliant and more than made up for a  and  b above, coupled with nice people on the trip and a good lunch. Martin Edinburgh</p>',4.0,'2015-05-05T03:35:54Z','REV-qoTOSBzGnfd0z6rDhCDkToXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Martin_g_shaw','VIATOR'),('5739GALTROY2','2-Day Troy and Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul','Would recommend','Gallipoli was amazing and well worth the trip down! We also enjoyed our night over at Canakkale, what a nice town, and the accommodation was fine. The trip was very long and wouldn’t recommend it for a one day trip, however with the night stop over was very manageable. The Troy tour was quite short in time and not as well put together as the Gallipoli tour, I don’t think we would have been happy had we only booked for the one tour, but Gallipoli really saved it. All tour guides were great. Overall would recommend',4.0,'2020-03-07T14:54:24Z','REV-ZSdzYpAoPku+mLnlLR28UoXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Chelsea_H','VIATOR'),('5739GALTROY2','2-Day Troy and Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul','Great trip to Gallipoli and Troy','Great trip with Noursedah (spelling?) and driver Mustapha. We had a smooth trip to Gallipoli and learnt a lot while there. The maritime museum in Canakkale was very interesting and well laid out. This morning we explored Troy, which was amazing. Excellent meals, guide and driver.',5.0,'2020-02-21T12:23:21Z','REV-q5A/GEOau775Vzp2sIFFCIXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Stuart_W','VIATOR'),('5739GALTROY2','2-Day Troy and Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul','Great trip','Great trip. Guide was very knowledgable and informative, was always very pleasant and friendly and spoke very good English. 

Meal breaks were very good (especially lunch on the 2nd day) and the accommodation at the overnight stop in Çanakkale was Of a high standard.',5.0,'2020-02-07T08:03:06Z','REV-uJM4hXgc6Ap6WDDESiUzRYXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','rown79','VIATOR'),('5739GALTROY2','2-Day Troy and Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul','Pilgrimage to ANZAC sites and a visit to Troy','We had a really good two days with Onur our Guide and Safi our Driver. An easy on time pick up from our Air BnB location near Galata Tower and out west to the Gallipoli Peninsula, stopping at the Turkish aid station memorial and cemetery and then on to Kapatepe where we had a thorough ground and history brief from Onur before proceeding to ANZAC Cove and on up to Chunuk Bair via Shrapnel Gully, Lone Pine, the Nek and Walkers Ridge. Excellent commentary from Onur along the way. Day two we headed for Troy. A well excavated and wonderfully organised track around the ruins of the town spanning thousands of years of occupation. The museum is also well worth the visit. Full marks to Fez travel and to Onur and Safi for a great trip. Highly recommended.',5.0,'2019-07-10T15:34:15Z','REV-8utbx9IxDgJwcaNa5ZzS+31/pf7RW6ejVp0MrrA8gLg=','en','MuscatKiwi','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739GALTROY2','2-Day Troy and Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul','Once in a lifetime opportunity','My parents and I booked this tour last minute when we discovered my brother was going to be representing the Australia Army at the ANZAC Day ceremony in Gallipoli in 2017.  Duygu was our absolutely incredible guide.  From the moment she picked us up at our hotel she was so easy to get along with, kept us up to date with arrival and security changes, and gave us all an insight into those fateful events from the Turkish point of view.  A once in a lifetime opportunity I will never forget.  Thank you so much Duygu for being a part of it.',5.0,'2018-03-11T06:55:57Z','REV-zrqKSR+vVLFtNHK50SWWPvAEIpRGOMLOYWLPKslhQZg=','en','Meandering_HeatherM','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739GALTROY2','2-Day Troy and Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul','Disconcerting never given an...','<p>Disconcerting never given an itinerary for an advertised tour or direct email contact. I think the added Troy tour was tacked together. Gallipoli is a must. Quite well done. Being pushed out the bus  and  the hotel direction pointed out, mmmmm. Cannikale an unexpected gem. Tour in city great. Troy don\'t</p>',3.0,'2016-06-30T07:31:39Z','REV-GbANAhw8kKe8R9pJDDE1jIXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Gavin C','VIATOR'),('5739GALTROY2','2-Day Troy and Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul','I read the Iliad and the Odyssey...','<p>I read the Iliad and the Odyssey more than a hundred years ago, when I was still a kid and I used to daydream of visiting these places which at that time seemed unreal and out of reach. I put them on my bucket list. I am happy to report that I am glad I visited those places. I wish I would have done it when I was younger so that I could tell stories at work and during my presentations. This is a must see.</p>',5.0,'2015-12-14T14:04:21Z','REV-OWbUE+gZQyXAh9PToTBKeoXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','oscar.lanza','VIATOR'),('5739P107','Private Troy Tour from Canakkale Port with Private Guide','Fantastic tour of Troy...','Fantastic tour of Troy and the museum.  Our guide was so knowledgeable of all things Troy… told great stories of the various Trojan settlements, and how the changing sea changed everything for Trojans!  Detailed explanations, a great sense of humor, and efficient made it a perfect day!!  Highly recommend Chali!!',5.0,'2024-01-27T14:04:26Z','REV-MGcofLZV2vOYsoJEYLi3aIXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Mary_S','VIATOR'),('5739P107','Private Troy Tour from Canakkale Port with Private Guide','Excellent tour','Fantastic private tour. They met us right at the pier and bypassed the crowds. We saw the horse from the movie then onto the city and the excavations followed by some shopping. The tour guide and driver were excellent and it was rest to avoid the crowds. I only wish the admission cost to Troy was included in the cost of the private tour that would have led to some more money available for shopping.',5.0,'2023-11-01T00:26:23Z','REV-Lt0+b5uIehTHoYdKnusV3YXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Donald_L','VIATOR'),('5739LEODAPH','Private Tour: Laodicea and Aphrodisias Day Trip From Kusadasi','Thoughts:<br/> a you\'ll learn more...','<p>Thoughts:<br/>
a you\'ll learn more from 1hrs research on the internet than from the guide<br/>
b why run the trip on a monday when the museum is closed... one of the finest collections of ancient sculpture/statuary anywhere and you cant get in to see it! very annoying<br/>
That said the sites were brilliant and more than made up for a  and  b above, coupled with nice people on the trip and a good lunch. Martin Edinburgh</p>',4.0,'2015-05-05T03:35:54Z','REV-qoTOSBzGnfd0z6rDhCDkToXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Martin_g_shaw','VIATOR'),('5739GALTROY2','2-Day Troy and Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul','Would recommend','Gallipoli was amazing and well worth the trip down! We also enjoyed our night over at Canakkale, what a nice town, and the accommodation was fine. The trip was very long and wouldn’t recommend it for a one day trip, however with the night stop over was very manageable. The Troy tour was quite short in time and not as well put together as the Gallipoli tour, I don’t think we would have been happy had we only booked for the one tour, but Gallipoli really saved it. All tour guides were great. Overall would recommend',4.0,'2020-03-07T14:54:24Z','REV-ZSdzYpAoPku+mLnlLR28UoXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Chelsea_H','VIATOR'),('5739GALTROY2','2-Day Troy and Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul','Great trip to Gallipoli and Troy','Great trip with Noursedah (spelling?) and driver Mustapha. We had a smooth trip to Gallipoli and learnt a lot while there. The maritime museum in Canakkale was very interesting and well laid out. This morning we explored Troy, which was amazing. Excellent meals, guide and driver.',5.0,'2020-02-21T12:23:21Z','REV-q5A/GEOau775Vzp2sIFFCIXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Stuart_W','VIATOR'),('5739GALTROY2','2-Day Troy and Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul','Great trip','Great trip. Guide was very knowledgable and informative, was always very pleasant and friendly and spoke very good English. 

Meal breaks were very good (especially lunch on the 2nd day) and the accommodation at the overnight stop in Çanakkale was Of a high standard.',5.0,'2020-02-07T08:03:06Z','REV-uJM4hXgc6Ap6WDDESiUzRYXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','rown79','VIATOR'),('5739GALTROY2','2-Day Troy and Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul','Pilgrimage to ANZAC sites and a visit to Troy','We had a really good two days with Onur our Guide and Safi our Driver. An easy on time pick up from our Air BnB location near Galata Tower and out west to the Gallipoli Peninsula, stopping at the Turkish aid station memorial and cemetery and then on to Kapatepe where we had a thorough ground and history brief from Onur before proceeding to ANZAC Cove and on up to Chunuk Bair via Shrapnel Gully, Lone Pine, the Nek and Walkers Ridge. Excellent commentary from Onur along the way. Day two we headed for Troy. A well excavated and wonderfully organised track around the ruins of the town spanning thousands of years of occupation. The museum is also well worth the visit. Full marks to Fez travel and to Onur and Safi for a great trip. Highly recommended.',5.0,'2019-07-10T15:34:15Z','REV-8utbx9IxDgJwcaNa5ZzS+31/pf7RW6ejVp0MrrA8gLg=','en','MuscatKiwi','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739GALTROY2','2-Day Troy and Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul','Once in a lifetime opportunity','My parents and I booked this tour last minute when we discovered my brother was going to be representing the Australia Army at the ANZAC Day ceremony in Gallipoli in 2017.  Duygu was our absolutely incredible guide.  From the moment she picked us up at our hotel she was so easy to get along with, kept us up to date with arrival and security changes, and gave us all an insight into those fateful events from the Turkish point of view.  A once in a lifetime opportunity I will never forget.  Thank you so much Duygu for being a part of it.',5.0,'2018-03-11T06:55:57Z','REV-zrqKSR+vVLFtNHK50SWWPvAEIpRGOMLOYWLPKslhQZg=','en','Meandering_HeatherM','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739GALTROY2','2-Day Troy and Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul','Disconcerting never given an...','<p>Disconcerting never given an itinerary for an advertised tour or direct email contact. I think the added Troy tour was tacked together. Gallipoli is a must. Quite well done. Being pushed out the bus  and  the hotel direction pointed out, mmmmm. Cannikale an unexpected gem. Tour in city great. Troy don\'t</p>',3.0,'2016-06-30T07:31:39Z','REV-GbANAhw8kKe8R9pJDDE1jIXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Gavin C','VIATOR'),('5739GALTROY2','2-Day Troy and Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul','I read the Iliad and the Odyssey...','<p>I read the Iliad and the Odyssey more than a hundred years ago, when I was still a kid and I used to daydream of visiting these places which at that time seemed unreal and out of reach. I put them on my bucket list. I am happy to report that I am glad I visited those places. I wish I would have done it when I was younger so that I could tell stories at work and during my presentations. This is a must see.</p>',5.0,'2015-12-14T14:04:21Z','REV-OWbUE+gZQyXAh9PToTBKeoXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','oscar.lanza','VIATOR'),('5739P107','Private Troy Tour from Canakkale Port with Private Guide','Fantastic tour of Troy...','Fantastic tour of Troy and the museum.  Our guide was so knowledgeable of all things Troy… told great stories of the various Trojan settlements, and how the changing sea changed everything for Trojans!  Detailed explanations, a great sense of humor, and efficient made it a perfect day!!  Highly recommend Chali!!',5.0,'2024-01-27T14:04:26Z','REV-MGcofLZV2vOYsoJEYLi3aIXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Mary_S','VIATOR'),('5739P107','Private Troy Tour from Canakkale Port with Private Guide','Excellent tour','Fantastic private tour. They met us right at the pier and bypassed the crowds. We saw the horse from the movie then onto the city and the excavations followed by some shopping. The tour guide and driver were excellent and it was rest to avoid the crowds. I only wish the admission cost to Troy was included in the cost of the private tour that would have led to some more money available for shopping.',5.0,'2023-11-01T00:26:23Z','REV-Lt0+b5uIehTHoYdKnusV3YXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Donald_L','VIATOR'),('5739LEODAPH','Private Tour: Laodicea and Aphrodisias Day Trip From Kusadasi','Thoughts:<br/> a you\'ll learn more...','<p>Thoughts:<br/>
a you\'ll learn more from 1hrs research on the internet than from the guide<br/>
b why run the trip on a monday when the museum is closed... one of the finest collections of ancient sculpture/statuary anywhere and you cant get in to see it! very annoying<br/>
That said the sites were brilliant and more than made up for a  and  b above, coupled with nice people on the trip and a good lunch. Martin Edinburgh</p>',4.0,'2015-05-05T03:35:54Z','REV-qoTOSBzGnfd0z6rDhCDkToXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Martin_g_shaw','VIATOR'),('5739GALTROY2','2-Day Troy and Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul','Would recommend','Gallipoli was amazing and well worth the trip down! We also enjoyed our night over at Canakkale, what a nice town, and the accommodation was fine. The trip was very long and wouldn’t recommend it for a one day trip, however with the night stop over was very manageable. The Troy tour was quite short in time and not as well put together as the Gallipoli tour, I don’t think we would have been happy had we only booked for the one tour, but Gallipoli really saved it. All tour guides were great. Overall would recommend',4.0,'2020-03-07T14:54:24Z','REV-ZSdzYpAoPku+mLnlLR28UoXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Chelsea_H','VIATOR'),('5739GALTROY2','2-Day Troy and Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul','Great trip to Gallipoli and Troy','Great trip with Noursedah (spelling?) and driver Mustapha. We had a smooth trip to Gallipoli and learnt a lot while there. The maritime museum in Canakkale was very interesting and well laid out. This morning we explored Troy, which was amazing. Excellent meals, guide and driver.',5.0,'2020-02-21T12:23:21Z','REV-q5A/GEOau775Vzp2sIFFCIXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Stuart_W','VIATOR'),('5739GALTROY2','2-Day Troy and Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul','Great trip','Great trip. Guide was very knowledgable and informative, was always very pleasant and friendly and spoke very good English. 

Meal breaks were very good (especially lunch on the 2nd day) and the accommodation at the overnight stop in Çanakkale was Of a high standard.',5.0,'2020-02-07T08:03:06Z','REV-uJM4hXgc6Ap6WDDESiUzRYXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','rown79','VIATOR'),('5739GALTROY2','2-Day Troy and Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul','Pilgrimage to ANZAC sites and a visit to Troy','We had a really good two days with Onur our Guide and Safi our Driver. An easy on time pick up from our Air BnB location near Galata Tower and out west to the Gallipoli Peninsula, stopping at the Turkish aid station memorial and cemetery and then on to Kapatepe where we had a thorough ground and history brief from Onur before proceeding to ANZAC Cove and on up to Chunuk Bair via Shrapnel Gully, Lone Pine, the Nek and Walkers Ridge. Excellent commentary from Onur along the way. Day two we headed for Troy. A well excavated and wonderfully organised track around the ruins of the town spanning thousands of years of occupation. The museum is also well worth the visit. Full marks to Fez travel and to Onur and Safi for a great trip. Highly recommended.',5.0,'2019-07-10T15:34:15Z','REV-8utbx9IxDgJwcaNa5ZzS+31/pf7RW6ejVp0MrrA8gLg=','en','MuscatKiwi','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739GALTROY2','2-Day Troy and Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul','Once in a lifetime opportunity','My parents and I booked this tour last minute when we discovered my brother was going to be representing the Australia Army at the ANZAC Day ceremony in Gallipoli in 2017.  Duygu was our absolutely incredible guide.  From the moment she picked us up at our hotel she was so easy to get along with, kept us up to date with arrival and security changes, and gave us all an insight into those fateful events from the Turkish point of view.  A once in a lifetime opportunity I will never forget.  Thank you so much Duygu for being a part of it.',5.0,'2018-03-11T06:55:57Z','REV-zrqKSR+vVLFtNHK50SWWPvAEIpRGOMLOYWLPKslhQZg=','en','Meandering_HeatherM','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739GALTROY2','2-Day Troy and Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul','Disconcerting never given an...','<p>Disconcerting never given an itinerary for an advertised tour or direct email contact. I think the added Troy tour was tacked together. Gallipoli is a must. Quite well done. Being pushed out the bus  and  the hotel direction pointed out, mmmmm. Cannikale an unexpected gem. Tour in city great. Troy don\'t</p>',3.0,'2016-06-30T07:31:39Z','REV-GbANAhw8kKe8R9pJDDE1jIXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Gavin C','VIATOR'),('5739GALTROY2','2-Day Troy and Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul','I read the Iliad and the Odyssey...','<p>I read the Iliad and the Odyssey more than a hundred years ago, when I was still a kid and I used to daydream of visiting these places which at that time seemed unreal and out of reach. I put them on my bucket list. I am happy to report that I am glad I visited those places. I wish I would have done it when I was younger so that I could tell stories at work and during my presentations. This is a must see.</p>',5.0,'2015-12-14T14:04:21Z','REV-OWbUE+gZQyXAh9PToTBKeoXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','oscar.lanza','VIATOR'),('5739P107','Private Troy Tour from Canakkale Port with Private Guide','Fantastic tour of Troy...','Fantastic tour of Troy and the museum.  Our guide was so knowledgeable of all things Troy… told great stories of the various Trojan settlements, and how the changing sea changed everything for Trojans!  Detailed explanations, a great sense of humor, and efficient made it a perfect day!!  Highly recommend Chali!!',5.0,'2024-01-27T14:04:26Z','REV-MGcofLZV2vOYsoJEYLi3aIXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Mary_S','VIATOR'),('5739P107','Private Troy Tour from Canakkale Port with Private Guide','Excellent tour','Fantastic private tour. They met us right at the pier and bypassed the crowds. We saw the horse from the movie then onto the city and the excavations followed by some shopping. The tour guide and driver were excellent and it was rest to avoid the crowds. I only wish the admission cost to Troy was included in the cost of the private tour that would have led to some more money available for shopping.',5.0,'2023-11-01T00:26:23Z','REV-Lt0+b5uIehTHoYdKnusV3YXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Donald_L','VIATOR'),('5739LEODAPH','Private Tour: Laodicea and Aphrodisias Day Trip From Kusadasi','Thoughts:<br/> a you\'ll learn more...','<p>Thoughts:<br/>
a you\'ll learn more from 1hrs research on the internet than from the guide<br/>
b why run the trip on a monday when the museum is closed... one of the finest collections of ancient sculpture/statuary anywhere and you cant get in to see it! very annoying<br/>
That said the sites were brilliant and more than made up for a  and  b above, coupled with nice people on the trip and a good lunch. Martin Edinburgh</p>',4.0,'2015-05-05T03:35:54Z','REV-qoTOSBzGnfd0z6rDhCDkToXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Martin_g_shaw','VIATOR'),('5739GALTROY2','2-Day Troy and Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul','Would recommend','Gallipoli was amazing and well worth the trip down! We also enjoyed our night over at Canakkale, what a nice town, and the accommodation was fine. The trip was very long and wouldn’t recommend it for a one day trip, however with the night stop over was very manageable. The Troy tour was quite short in time and not as well put together as the Gallipoli tour, I don’t think we would have been happy had we only booked for the one tour, but Gallipoli really saved it. All tour guides were great. Overall would recommend',4.0,'2020-03-07T14:54:24Z','REV-ZSdzYpAoPku+mLnlLR28UoXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Chelsea_H','VIATOR'),('5739GALTROY2','2-Day Troy and Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul','Great trip to Gallipoli and Troy','Great trip with Noursedah (spelling?) and driver Mustapha. We had a smooth trip to Gallipoli and learnt a lot while there. The maritime museum in Canakkale was very interesting and well laid out. This morning we explored Troy, which was amazing. Excellent meals, guide and driver.',5.0,'2020-02-21T12:23:21Z','REV-q5A/GEOau775Vzp2sIFFCIXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Stuart_W','VIATOR'),('5739GALTROY2','2-Day Troy and Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul','Great trip','Great trip. Guide was very knowledgable and informative, was always very pleasant and friendly and spoke very good English. 

Meal breaks were very good (especially lunch on the 2nd day) and the accommodation at the overnight stop in Çanakkale was Of a high standard.',5.0,'2020-02-07T08:03:06Z','REV-uJM4hXgc6Ap6WDDESiUzRYXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','rown79','VIATOR'),('5739GALTROY2','2-Day Troy and Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul','Pilgrimage to ANZAC sites and a visit to Troy','We had a really good two days with Onur our Guide and Safi our Driver. An easy on time pick up from our Air BnB location near Galata Tower and out west to the Gallipoli Peninsula, stopping at the Turkish aid station memorial and cemetery and then on to Kapatepe where we had a thorough ground and history brief from Onur before proceeding to ANZAC Cove and on up to Chunuk Bair via Shrapnel Gully, Lone Pine, the Nek and Walkers Ridge. Excellent commentary from Onur along the way. Day two we headed for Troy. A well excavated and wonderfully organised track around the ruins of the town spanning thousands of years of occupation. The museum is also well worth the visit. Full marks to Fez travel and to Onur and Safi for a great trip. Highly recommended.',5.0,'2019-07-10T15:34:15Z','REV-8utbx9IxDgJwcaNa5ZzS+31/pf7RW6ejVp0MrrA8gLg=','en','MuscatKiwi','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739GALTROY2','2-Day Troy and Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul','Once in a lifetime opportunity','My parents and I booked this tour last minute when we discovered my brother was going to be representing the Australia Army at the ANZAC Day ceremony in Gallipoli in 2017.  Duygu was our absolutely incredible guide.  From the moment she picked us up at our hotel she was so easy to get along with, kept us up to date with arrival and security changes, and gave us all an insight into those fateful events from the Turkish point of view.  A once in a lifetime opportunity I will never forget.  Thank you so much Duygu for being a part of it.',5.0,'2018-03-11T06:55:57Z','REV-zrqKSR+vVLFtNHK50SWWPvAEIpRGOMLOYWLPKslhQZg=','en','Meandering_HeatherM','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739GALTROY2','2-Day Troy and Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul','Disconcerting never given an...','<p>Disconcerting never given an itinerary for an advertised tour or direct email contact. I think the added Troy tour was tacked together. Gallipoli is a must. Quite well done. Being pushed out the bus  and  the hotel direction pointed out, mmmmm. Cannikale an unexpected gem. Tour in city great. Troy don\'t</p>',3.0,'2016-06-30T07:31:39Z','REV-GbANAhw8kKe8R9pJDDE1jIXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Gavin C','VIATOR'),('5739GALTROY2','2-Day Troy and Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul','I read the Iliad and the Odyssey...','<p>I read the Iliad and the Odyssey more than a hundred years ago, when I was still a kid and I used to daydream of visiting these places which at that time seemed unreal and out of reach. I put them on my bucket list. I am happy to report that I am glad I visited those places. I wish I would have done it when I was younger so that I could tell stories at work and during my presentations. This is a must see.</p>',5.0,'2015-12-14T14:04:21Z','REV-OWbUE+gZQyXAh9PToTBKeoXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','oscar.lanza','VIATOR'),('5739P152','3 Day Small Group Istanbul Tour: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace','Istanbul review','Had an excellent time in Istanbul. Our tour guide Halil was great and had a lively discussion with him during the river cruise.

Prashant and Minal',4.0,'2023-09-16T03:49:39Z','REV-1x+lzW2YwD5p5ol70TgPrGcAnCpPjecRzfEBaM7WXhU=','en','prashantzw','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P152','3 Day Small Group Istanbul Tour: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace','Well organised with Good english speaking guides','We were a group of 3 couples on a 5 day trip (3 in Istanbul and 2 in cappadocia). Fez organised everything from pick up/drop from/to the airport to sightseeing with English speaking guides and flights to cappadocia. The  2 day trip to Cappadocia included hot air balloon. The pick ups were very prompt and professional in comfortable vans. The guides (Mr. Alp in Istanbul and Ms. Merve in cappadocia) were very knowledgeable  and fluent in English. they were very polite and accommodating to small changes in the itinerary.  We were extremely happy with the service provided and have no hesitation in recommending them.',4.0,'2019-11-08T05:58:53Z','REV-eLOBoMRmdFLSYYyqollsEz3EAtL8iUBltWt9pHuAM+Y=','en','DSerode','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739LEODAPH','Private Tour: Laodicea and Aphrodisias Day Trip From Kusadasi','Thoughts:<br/> a you\'ll learn more...','<p>Thoughts:<br/>
a you\'ll learn more from 1hrs research on the internet than from the guide<br/>
b why run the trip on a monday when the museum is closed... one of the finest collections of ancient sculpture/statuary anywhere and you cant get in to see it! very annoying<br/>
That said the sites were brilliant and more than made up for a  and  b above, coupled with nice people on the trip and a good lunch. Martin Edinburgh</p>',4.0,'2015-05-05T03:35:54Z','REV-qoTOSBzGnfd0z6rDhCDkToXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Martin_g_shaw','VIATOR'),('5739GALTROY2','2-Day Troy and Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul','Would recommend','Gallipoli was amazing and well worth the trip down! We also enjoyed our night over at Canakkale, what a nice town, and the accommodation was fine. The trip was very long and wouldn’t recommend it for a one day trip, however with the night stop over was very manageable. The Troy tour was quite short in time and not as well put together as the Gallipoli tour, I don’t think we would have been happy had we only booked for the one tour, but Gallipoli really saved it. All tour guides were great. Overall would recommend',4.0,'2020-03-07T14:54:24Z','REV-ZSdzYpAoPku+mLnlLR28UoXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Chelsea_H','VIATOR'),('5739GALTROY2','2-Day Troy and Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul','Great trip to Gallipoli and Troy','Great trip with Noursedah (spelling?) and driver Mustapha. We had a smooth trip to Gallipoli and learnt a lot while there. The maritime museum in Canakkale was very interesting and well laid out. This morning we explored Troy, which was amazing. Excellent meals, guide and driver.',5.0,'2020-02-21T12:23:21Z','REV-q5A/GEOau775Vzp2sIFFCIXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Stuart_W','VIATOR'),('5739GALTROY2','2-Day Troy and Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul','Great trip','Great trip. Guide was very knowledgable and informative, was always very pleasant and friendly and spoke very good English. 

Meal breaks were very good (especially lunch on the 2nd day) and the accommodation at the overnight stop in Çanakkale was Of a high standard.',5.0,'2020-02-07T08:03:06Z','REV-uJM4hXgc6Ap6WDDESiUzRYXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','rown79','VIATOR'),('5739GALTROY2','2-Day Troy and Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul','Pilgrimage to ANZAC sites and a visit to Troy','We had a really good two days with Onur our Guide and Safi our Driver. An easy on time pick up from our Air BnB location near Galata Tower and out west to the Gallipoli Peninsula, stopping at the Turkish aid station memorial and cemetery and then on to Kapatepe where we had a thorough ground and history brief from Onur before proceeding to ANZAC Cove and on up to Chunuk Bair via Shrapnel Gully, Lone Pine, the Nek and Walkers Ridge. Excellent commentary from Onur along the way. Day two we headed for Troy. A well excavated and wonderfully organised track around the ruins of the town spanning thousands of years of occupation. The museum is also well worth the visit. Full marks to Fez travel and to Onur and Safi for a great trip. Highly recommended.',5.0,'2019-07-10T15:34:15Z','REV-8utbx9IxDgJwcaNa5ZzS+31/pf7RW6ejVp0MrrA8gLg=','en','MuscatKiwi','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739GALTROY2','2-Day Troy and Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul','Once in a lifetime opportunity','My parents and I booked this tour last minute when we discovered my brother was going to be representing the Australia Army at the ANZAC Day ceremony in Gallipoli in 2017.  Duygu was our absolutely incredible guide.  From the moment she picked us up at our hotel she was so easy to get along with, kept us up to date with arrival and security changes, and gave us all an insight into those fateful events from the Turkish point of view.  A once in a lifetime opportunity I will never forget.  Thank you so much Duygu for being a part of it.',5.0,'2018-03-11T06:55:57Z','REV-zrqKSR+vVLFtNHK50SWWPvAEIpRGOMLOYWLPKslhQZg=','en','Meandering_HeatherM','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739GALTROY2','2-Day Troy and Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul','Disconcerting never given an...','<p>Disconcerting never given an itinerary for an advertised tour or direct email contact. I think the added Troy tour was tacked together. Gallipoli is a must. Quite well done. Being pushed out the bus  and  the hotel direction pointed out, mmmmm. Cannikale an unexpected gem. Tour in city great. Troy don\'t</p>',3.0,'2016-06-30T07:31:39Z','REV-GbANAhw8kKe8R9pJDDE1jIXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Gavin C','VIATOR'),('5739GALTROY2','2-Day Troy and Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul','I read the Iliad and the Odyssey...','<p>I read the Iliad and the Odyssey more than a hundred years ago, when I was still a kid and I used to daydream of visiting these places which at that time seemed unreal and out of reach. I put them on my bucket list. I am happy to report that I am glad I visited those places. I wish I would have done it when I was younger so that I could tell stories at work and during my presentations. This is a must see.</p>',5.0,'2015-12-14T14:04:21Z','REV-OWbUE+gZQyXAh9PToTBKeoXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','oscar.lanza','VIATOR'),('5739P152','3 Day Small Group Istanbul Tour: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace','Istanbul review','Had an excellent time in Istanbul. Our tour guide Halil was great and had a lively discussion with him during the river cruise.

Prashant and Minal',4.0,'2023-09-16T03:49:39Z','REV-1x+lzW2YwD5p5ol70TgPrGcAnCpPjecRzfEBaM7WXhU=','en','prashantzw','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P152','3 Day Small Group Istanbul Tour: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace','Well organised with Good english speaking guides','We were a group of 3 couples on a 5 day trip (3 in Istanbul and 2 in cappadocia). Fez organised everything from pick up/drop from/to the airport to sightseeing with English speaking guides and flights to cappadocia. The  2 day trip to Cappadocia included hot air balloon. The pick ups were very prompt and professional in comfortable vans. The guides (Mr. Alp in Istanbul and Ms. Merve in cappadocia) were very knowledgeable  and fluent in English. they were very polite and accommodating to small changes in the itinerary.  We were extremely happy with the service provided and have no hesitation in recommending them.',4.0,'2019-11-08T05:58:53Z','REV-eLOBoMRmdFLSYYyqollsEz3EAtL8iUBltWt9pHuAM+Y=','en','DSerode','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739LEODAPH','Private Tour: Laodicea and Aphrodisias Day Trip From Kusadasi','Thoughts:<br/> a you\'ll learn more...','<p>Thoughts:<br/>
a you\'ll learn more from 1hrs research on the internet than from the guide<br/>
b why run the trip on a monday when the museum is closed... one of the finest collections of ancient sculpture/statuary anywhere and you cant get in to see it! very annoying<br/>
That said the sites were brilliant and more than made up for a  and  b above, coupled with nice people on the trip and a good lunch. Martin Edinburgh</p>',4.0,'2015-05-05T03:35:54Z','REV-qoTOSBzGnfd0z6rDhCDkToXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Martin_g_shaw','VIATOR'),('5739GALTROY2','2-Day Troy and Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul','Would recommend','Gallipoli was amazing and well worth the trip down! We also enjoyed our night over at Canakkale, what a nice town, and the accommodation was fine. The trip was very long and wouldn’t recommend it for a one day trip, however with the night stop over was very manageable. The Troy tour was quite short in time and not as well put together as the Gallipoli tour, I don’t think we would have been happy had we only booked for the one tour, but Gallipoli really saved it. All tour guides were great. Overall would recommend',4.0,'2020-03-07T14:54:24Z','REV-ZSdzYpAoPku+mLnlLR28UoXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Chelsea_H','VIATOR'),('5739GALTROY2','2-Day Troy and Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul','Great trip to Gallipoli and Troy','Great trip with Noursedah (spelling?) and driver Mustapha. We had a smooth trip to Gallipoli and learnt a lot while there. The maritime museum in Canakkale was very interesting and well laid out. This morning we explored Troy, which was amazing. Excellent meals, guide and driver.',5.0,'2020-02-21T12:23:21Z','REV-q5A/GEOau775Vzp2sIFFCIXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Stuart_W','VIATOR'),('5739GALTROY2','2-Day Troy and Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul','Great trip','Great trip. Guide was very knowledgable and informative, was always very pleasant and friendly and spoke very good English. 

Meal breaks were very good (especially lunch on the 2nd day) and the accommodation at the overnight stop in Çanakkale was Of a high standard.',5.0,'2020-02-07T08:03:06Z','REV-uJM4hXgc6Ap6WDDESiUzRYXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','rown79','VIATOR'),('5739GALTROY2','2-Day Troy and Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul','Pilgrimage to ANZAC sites and a visit to Troy','We had a really good two days with Onur our Guide and Safi our Driver. An easy on time pick up from our Air BnB location near Galata Tower and out west to the Gallipoli Peninsula, stopping at the Turkish aid station memorial and cemetery and then on to Kapatepe where we had a thorough ground and history brief from Onur before proceeding to ANZAC Cove and on up to Chunuk Bair via Shrapnel Gully, Lone Pine, the Nek and Walkers Ridge. Excellent commentary from Onur along the way. Day two we headed for Troy. A well excavated and wonderfully organised track around the ruins of the town spanning thousands of years of occupation. The museum is also well worth the visit. Full marks to Fez travel and to Onur and Safi for a great trip. Highly recommended.',5.0,'2019-07-10T15:34:15Z','REV-8utbx9IxDgJwcaNa5ZzS+31/pf7RW6ejVp0MrrA8gLg=','en','MuscatKiwi','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739GALTROY2','2-Day Troy and Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul','Once in a lifetime opportunity','My parents and I booked this tour last minute when we discovered my brother was going to be representing the Australia Army at the ANZAC Day ceremony in Gallipoli in 2017.  Duygu was our absolutely incredible guide.  From the moment she picked us up at our hotel she was so easy to get along with, kept us up to date with arrival and security changes, and gave us all an insight into those fateful events from the Turkish point of view.  A once in a lifetime opportunity I will never forget.  Thank you so much Duygu for being a part of it.',5.0,'2018-03-11T06:55:57Z','REV-zrqKSR+vVLFtNHK50SWWPvAEIpRGOMLOYWLPKslhQZg=','en','Meandering_HeatherM','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739GALTROY2','2-Day Troy and Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul','Disconcerting never given an...','<p>Disconcerting never given an itinerary for an advertised tour or direct email contact. I think the added Troy tour was tacked together. Gallipoli is a must. Quite well done. Being pushed out the bus  and  the hotel direction pointed out, mmmmm. Cannikale an unexpected gem. Tour in city great. Troy don\'t</p>',3.0,'2016-06-30T07:31:39Z','REV-GbANAhw8kKe8R9pJDDE1jIXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Gavin C','VIATOR'),('5739GALTROY2','2-Day Troy and Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul','I read the Iliad and the Odyssey...','<p>I read the Iliad and the Odyssey more than a hundred years ago, when I was still a kid and I used to daydream of visiting these places which at that time seemed unreal and out of reach. I put them on my bucket list. I am happy to report that I am glad I visited those places. I wish I would have done it when I was younger so that I could tell stories at work and during my presentations. This is a must see.</p>',5.0,'2015-12-14T14:04:21Z','REV-OWbUE+gZQyXAh9PToTBKeoXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','oscar.lanza','VIATOR'),('5739P156','15-Day Flying Carpet from Istanbul','Fabulous flying carpet tour','My husband and I have just finished a memorable 15 day Flying Carpet Tour from Istanbul including Anzac services in Gallipoli  April, 2023.
Our Guide Cengizhan along with Ege and driver Baki took amazing care of us ironing out any glitches without us being aware. We felt so blessed by their care and all we experienced. 
The Anzac experience was surreal for us as kiwis and my husband’s Grandfather having been there. 
We learnt so much of history of Turkey, the challenge of hidden life the early Roman Christian’s faced by pagans hunting them down, the incredible ruins in Troy and Ephesus. These tour guides have so much knowledge to share.
Scenery we enjoyed everywhere, including stunning blue Agean and Caribbean seas, Pamukkale Travertines and spectacular perfect sunrise on high in Cappadocia.
This touched on Turkey, well worth while and yes we would take this trip again.',5.0,'2023-05-06T13:52:45Z','REV-KM4VJLezNFahmBu9CYSFlMNmQRuTkU2P4RwHemRuyRM=','en','paulagE6119QY','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P156','15-Day Flying Carpet from Istanbul','Excellent','Thank you to Goksu our guide and Murat our driver for the tour. Goksu was excellent. All the hotels and restaurants were top quality. I would book again with Fez Tours and I highly recommend for the next holiday.',5.0,'2022-09-15T10:03:09Z','REV-jpZQGMeB8ivsR5AspA4uw0thlvOnIPP8EM8MOQpcSnQ=','en','231aliyei','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P156','15-Day Flying Carpet from Istanbul','If history (especially ancient history) is your thing, this is the tour for you','This is an excellent way to experience the historical and cultural highlights of Turkey! We covered an amazing amount of ground in our 17 days and got to see and experience so much.

Our guide, Tamer, was very knowledgable and helpful throughout. He explained everything clearly, paid attention to our specific interests and made sure we never felt rushed or like we missed out on something we wanted to see or do. 

We had no issues with the airport transfers, meals and hotels provided by Fez Travel and we felt really well-taken care of. At the end of our trip, Tamer even helped us arrange the COVID test required for us to fly back to the US. Highly recommended!',5.0,'2021-08-31T12:36:12Z','REV-HUkQ3F8BDPxs2IRqy0EGSPXKOd+acSfKWvCfQImr3mU=','en','passtheflamingo','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P156','15-Day Flying Carpet from Istanbul','Awesome experience','We did a tour with Tamer and it was awesome. Tamer was really caring and he knew a lot. He\'s been doing this for over 20 years, and every time we asked him a question, he immediately answered without any doubt. We were in a small group, and during the whole trip, there might be other people joining, but most of the time, it was only us two. Tamer paid attention to what we need, and made sure everyone was happy. He gave a lot of information during the trip, and if he noticed that we were interested in something, he would give more information. He also made sure that we were comfortable during the whole trip. He gave us free time and would go to the minibus ahead to turn on the AC, so when we get to the bus, it will be cold. I highly recommend this tour to everyone who wants to explore more ancient Greek sites and a complete history of Turkey.',5.0,'2021-08-31T08:29:15Z','REV-cfhxPm0aNk9uHPNp6bZWnfGh7ZL8PoxREjs6vYzixh0=','en','waldenwang9966','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739GALTROY2','2-Day Troy and Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul','Great trip to Gallipoli and Troy','Great trip with Noursedah (spelling?) and driver Mustapha. We had a smooth trip to Gallipoli and learnt a lot while there. The maritime museum in Canakkale was very interesting and well laid out. This morning we explored Troy, which was amazing. Excellent meals, guide and driver.',5.0,'2020-02-21T12:23:21Z','REV-q5A/GEOau775Vzp2sIFFCIXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Stuart_W','VIATOR'),('5739GALTROY2','2-Day Troy and Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul','Great trip','Great trip. Guide was very knowledgable and informative, was always very pleasant and friendly and spoke very good English. 

Meal breaks were very good (especially lunch on the 2nd day) and the accommodation at the overnight stop in Çanakkale was Of a high standard.',5.0,'2020-02-07T08:03:06Z','REV-uJM4hXgc6Ap6WDDESiUzRYXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','rown79','VIATOR'),('5739GALTROY2','2-Day Troy and Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul','Pilgrimage to ANZAC sites and a visit to Troy','We had a really good two days with Onur our Guide and Safi our Driver. An easy on time pick up from our Air BnB location near Galata Tower and out west to the Gallipoli Peninsula, stopping at the Turkish aid station memorial and cemetery and then on to Kapatepe where we had a thorough ground and history brief from Onur before proceeding to ANZAC Cove and on up to Chunuk Bair via Shrapnel Gully, Lone Pine, the Nek and Walkers Ridge. Excellent commentary from Onur along the way. Day two we headed for Troy. A well excavated and wonderfully organised track around the ruins of the town spanning thousands of years of occupation. The museum is also well worth the visit. Full marks to Fez travel and to Onur and Safi for a great trip. Highly recommended.',5.0,'2019-07-10T15:34:15Z','REV-8utbx9IxDgJwcaNa5ZzS+31/pf7RW6ejVp0MrrA8gLg=','en','MuscatKiwi','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739GALTROY2','2-Day Troy and Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul','Once in a lifetime opportunity','My parents and I booked this tour last minute when we discovered my brother was going to be representing the Australia Army at the ANZAC Day ceremony in Gallipoli in 2017.  Duygu was our absolutely incredible guide.  From the moment she picked us up at our hotel she was so easy to get along with, kept us up to date with arrival and security changes, and gave us all an insight into those fateful events from the Turkish point of view.  A once in a lifetime opportunity I will never forget.  Thank you so much Duygu for being a part of it.',5.0,'2018-03-11T06:55:57Z','REV-zrqKSR+vVLFtNHK50SWWPvAEIpRGOMLOYWLPKslhQZg=','en','Meandering_HeatherM','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739GALTROY2','2-Day Troy and Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul','Disconcerting never given an...','<p>Disconcerting never given an itinerary for an advertised tour or direct email contact. I think the added Troy tour was tacked together. Gallipoli is a must. Quite well done. Being pushed out the bus  and  the hotel direction pointed out, mmmmm. Cannikale an unexpected gem. Tour in city great. Troy don\'t</p>',3.0,'2016-06-30T07:31:39Z','REV-GbANAhw8kKe8R9pJDDE1jIXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Gavin C','VIATOR'),('5739GALTROY2','2-Day Troy and Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul','I read the Iliad and the Odyssey...','<p>I read the Iliad and the Odyssey more than a hundred years ago, when I was still a kid and I used to daydream of visiting these places which at that time seemed unreal and out of reach. I put them on my bucket list. I am happy to report that I am glad I visited those places. I wish I would have done it when I was younger so that I could tell stories at work and during my presentations. This is a must see.</p>',5.0,'2015-12-14T14:04:21Z','REV-OWbUE+gZQyXAh9PToTBKeoXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','oscar.lanza','VIATOR'),('5739P158','17-Day Flying Explorer Tour from Istanbul - From West to East','17 Day Flying Carpet Tour of Turkey!!!','The 17 day Flying Carpet Tour of the beautiful country of Turkey was absolutely fantastic! This tour led by our guide, Osman, was everything we could’ve asked for, and more!  From touring the ancient and grand mosques of Istambul, to strolling the Ottoman style markets, to sailing on the Aegean and Mediterranean seas, to flying in a hot air balloon over the fairy chimneys of Kapadokya… This trip has it all! Osman was an an excellent guide, who shared a true love of history and passionate knowledge of all aspects of the country of Turkey both past and present! Osman was outgoing, enthusiastic and engaging throughout the 17 day trip. He paid attention to every detail and always looked out to ensure our safety and comfort. This tour by Fez Travel, was an incredible way of seeing and learning the history of this beautiful country and feeling the warmth of its people. Thank you to Fez Travel and to our guide Osman for bringing Turkey into our hearts🇹🇷❤️!',5.0,'2023-07-27T08:15:53Z','REV-ReMJZE7lnwTgvGbMw5WgqySSVhiyiJv6PL35LZs2PPE=','en','Lisa_s-km-s','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P156','15-Day Flying Carpet from Istanbul','Excellent','Thank you to Goksu our guide and Murat our driver for the tour. Goksu was excellent. All the hotels and restaurants were top quality. I would book again with Fez Tours and I highly recommend for the next holiday.',5.0,'2022-09-15T10:03:09Z','REV-jpZQGMeB8ivsR5AspA4uw0thlvOnIPP8EM8MOQpcSnQ=','en','231aliyei','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P156','15-Day Flying Carpet from Istanbul','If history (especially ancient history) is your thing, this is the tour for you','This is an excellent way to experience the historical and cultural highlights of Turkey! We covered an amazing amount of ground in our 17 days and got to see and experience so much.

Our guide, Tamer, was very knowledgable and helpful throughout. He explained everything clearly, paid attention to our specific interests and made sure we never felt rushed or like we missed out on something we wanted to see or do. 

We had no issues with the airport transfers, meals and hotels provided by Fez Travel and we felt really well-taken care of. At the end of our trip, Tamer even helped us arrange the COVID test required for us to fly back to the US. Highly recommended!',5.0,'2021-08-31T12:36:12Z','REV-HUkQ3F8BDPxs2IRqy0EGSPXKOd+acSfKWvCfQImr3mU=','en','passtheflamingo','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P156','15-Day Flying Carpet from Istanbul','Awesome experience','We did a tour with Tamer and it was awesome. Tamer was really caring and he knew a lot. He\'s been doing this for over 20 years, and every time we asked him a question, he immediately answered without any doubt. We were in a small group, and during the whole trip, there might be other people joining, but most of the time, it was only us two. Tamer paid attention to what we need, and made sure everyone was happy. He gave a lot of information during the trip, and if he noticed that we were interested in something, he would give more information. He also made sure that we were comfortable during the whole trip. He gave us free time and would go to the minibus ahead to turn on the AC, so when we get to the bus, it will be cold. I highly recommend this tour to everyone who wants to explore more ancient Greek sites and a complete history of Turkey.',5.0,'2021-08-31T08:29:15Z','REV-cfhxPm0aNk9uHPNp6bZWnfGh7ZL8PoxREjs6vYzixh0=','en','waldenwang9966','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739GALTROY2','2-Day Troy and Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul','Great trip to Gallipoli and Troy','Great trip with Noursedah (spelling?) and driver Mustapha. We had a smooth trip to Gallipoli and learnt a lot while there. The maritime museum in Canakkale was very interesting and well laid out. This morning we explored Troy, which was amazing. Excellent meals, guide and driver.',5.0,'2020-02-21T12:23:21Z','REV-q5A/GEOau775Vzp2sIFFCIXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Stuart_W','VIATOR'),('5739GALTROY2','2-Day Troy and Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul','Great trip','Great trip. Guide was very knowledgable and informative, was always very pleasant and friendly and spoke very good English. 

Meal breaks were very good (especially lunch on the 2nd day) and the accommodation at the overnight stop in Çanakkale was Of a high standard.',5.0,'2020-02-07T08:03:06Z','REV-uJM4hXgc6Ap6WDDESiUzRYXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','rown79','VIATOR'),('5739GALTROY2','2-Day Troy and Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul','Pilgrimage to ANZAC sites and a visit to Troy','We had a really good two days with Onur our Guide and Safi our Driver. An easy on time pick up from our Air BnB location near Galata Tower and out west to the Gallipoli Peninsula, stopping at the Turkish aid station memorial and cemetery and then on to Kapatepe where we had a thorough ground and history brief from Onur before proceeding to ANZAC Cove and on up to Chunuk Bair via Shrapnel Gully, Lone Pine, the Nek and Walkers Ridge. Excellent commentary from Onur along the way. Day two we headed for Troy. A well excavated and wonderfully organised track around the ruins of the town spanning thousands of years of occupation. The museum is also well worth the visit. Full marks to Fez travel and to Onur and Safi for a great trip. Highly recommended.',5.0,'2019-07-10T15:34:15Z','REV-8utbx9IxDgJwcaNa5ZzS+31/pf7RW6ejVp0MrrA8gLg=','en','MuscatKiwi','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739GALTROY2','2-Day Troy and Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul','Once in a lifetime opportunity','My parents and I booked this tour last minute when we discovered my brother was going to be representing the Australia Army at the ANZAC Day ceremony in Gallipoli in 2017.  Duygu was our absolutely incredible guide.  From the moment she picked us up at our hotel she was so easy to get along with, kept us up to date with arrival and security changes, and gave us all an insight into those fateful events from the Turkish point of view.  A once in a lifetime opportunity I will never forget.  Thank you so much Duygu for being a part of it.',5.0,'2018-03-11T06:55:57Z','REV-zrqKSR+vVLFtNHK50SWWPvAEIpRGOMLOYWLPKslhQZg=','en','Meandering_HeatherM','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739GALTROY2','2-Day Troy and Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul','Disconcerting never given an...','<p>Disconcerting never given an itinerary for an advertised tour or direct email contact. I think the added Troy tour was tacked together. Gallipoli is a must. Quite well done. Being pushed out the bus  and  the hotel direction pointed out, mmmmm. Cannikale an unexpected gem. Tour in city great. Troy don\'t</p>',3.0,'2016-06-30T07:31:39Z','REV-GbANAhw8kKe8R9pJDDE1jIXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Gavin C','VIATOR'),('5739GALTROY2','2-Day Troy and Gallipoli Tour from Istanbul','I read the Iliad and the Odyssey...','<p>I read the Iliad and the Odyssey more than a hundred years ago, when I was still a kid and I used to daydream of visiting these places which at that time seemed unreal and out of reach. I put them on my bucket list. I am happy to report that I am glad I visited those places. I wish I would have done it when I was younger so that I could tell stories at work and during my presentations. This is a must see.</p>',5.0,'2015-12-14T14:04:21Z','REV-OWbUE+gZQyXAh9PToTBKeoXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','oscar.lanza','VIATOR'),('5739P159','12-Day Magic Explorer Tour from Istanbul','Anand and Ishwari’s travels around Turkey','Outstanding guide, Temar, meticulous planning and knowledge of the country.
Great driver, Hasan, kept us safe and cautious.',5.0,'2024-04-02T00:44:53Z','REV-56O3A7Ew+QcNNvoYWt9Y0sBuyA++y4IJCNeX+8h+x9o=','en','adesai24','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P159','12-Day Magic Explorer Tour from Istanbul','Traveling with Fez Travel guides in Turkey','I had the pleasure of traveling with Fatih Karci from Fez Travel as my guide during my recent trip to Turkey. His expertise and dedication truly made my journey an unforgettable one.

Fatih’s knowledge of hidden gems in Turkey is unparalleled. He took me to places I wouldn’t have discovered on my own, each location rich with history and local culture. His ability to answer every single question with accurate historical facts was impressive, adding depth to my understanding and appreciation of the places we visited.

As a vegan, finding suitable food options can be challenging while traveling. However, Fatih went above and beyond to ensure that I had access to delicious vegan food throughout my trip. His efforts were particularly commendable when we were on the road, even in remote locations, where he managed to find great restaurants that catered to my dietary needs.

What stood out the most was Fatih’s availability and willingness to answer any questions, regardless of the time or place. His commitment to providing a comprehensive travel experience was evident in his actions.

In conclusion, Fatih is an exceptional travel guide whose passion for his work shines through in his service. His expertise, dedication, and attention to detail made my trip to Turkey a truly memorable experience. I highly recommend him to any traveler seeking a unique and enriching journey in Turkey.',5.0,'2024-01-31T17:05:06Z','REV-2VKYO4iOxIqWkOPfvMphJsItcTg3/sgbZzYB4NRcqLQ=','en','Traveler391999','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P159','12-Day Magic Explorer Tour from Istanbul','Refreshing Turkey Vacation','As you may appreciate the month of August, it is very hot! The guide & driver from Fez travel excellently delivered a broad range of activities, courteously & with efficiency.
Guide on our trip Tamer, provided a highly enthusiastic & knowledgeable service, sharing his insights & bringing a new perspective to my trip in Turkey. Where we required additional support he assisted & shared alternatives.
Overall a n engaging & enjoyable trip, discovering aspects of Turkey we weren’t aware of!',5.0,'2023-08-10T06:04:08Z','REV-HNdYLOPtmyjYrVSxhKqjMVFVVg8/CgZ6HrGnqrdVFco=','en','K H','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P159','12-Day Magic Explorer Tour from Istanbul','Turkey, Istanbul, Gallipoli, Ephesus to Cappadocia','We booked through an Australian Travel Agency and our tour with Fez was only for 10 days.
The guide, Tamer, was excellent and helped make the trip a success. He was very efficient and organised things in advance to make our entry to sights and hotels very easy. His knowledge of all the sites we visited and general knowledge about Turkey helped make the visit interesting and his English was excellent.
The small size of the group, 12 people, and the comfortable minibus with an excellent, careful driver, Mujdat, meant we had a comfortable trip. Water available un the bus at all times was much appreciated.
Most of the hotels we stayed in were very good although the hotel in Istanbul was disappointing and the dining room at Pamukalle was not a pleasant experience.',5.0,'2023-07-02T17:53:28Z','REV-FFWZqzcGOXb3xXoh2nVttHV2HWvyWq8zwHhRXOBjwsQ=','en','KenRapson','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P159','12-Day Magic Explorer Tour from Istanbul','I loved it!','I met the most amazing people during this trip!. Usually my trips are solo as I\'m concerned the other travelers will not be to my liking, but this gang made my experience so enjoyable they probably mess it up for the next group.
The guide named Tamer was EXCEPTIONAL!!! He was incredibly attentive, informative, knowledgeable, and catered us to a fault. 
We were happy with the accomodations provided, and him along with the driver made sure the ride between long distances were not as grueling as otherwise would have  been. 
All in all I\'m very pleased with how my first (but not the last) to Turkey turned out.
I give it a 5 out of 5 but mostly thanks to my compadres, to Tamer and the driver as well.',5.0,'2023-06-26T06:31:18Z','REV-dkSn0zCRbyQllTdGVMSM14BmjFG0um4eP0ek3EaV9so=','en','ribbyrib','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P159','12-Day Magic Explorer Tour from Istanbul','Magic Carpet Explorer Tour May 23','We just returned from Turkey with Orchun and our driver Mudjat. In Van with Adam. We had a wonderful time and I definitely would reccomend them as guides and tour company.  The only reason I didn\'t give 5 stars is that some of the drives were a bit too long (as pointed out in tour description) and also as described I don\'t care for the sales pitches at the different places. But that is me and it was all foretold. Excellent dependable company and nothing went wrong the whole trip. Learned much about the culture and people and history of this beautiful country.',4.0,'2023-05-24T11:34:03Z','REV-1X9rrIo7iV7WaYYLuyyWKU+xv7n/jm7W1SvEE2qNfe8=','en','Bearflorid','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P159','12-Day Magic Explorer Tour from Istanbul','Tour worth every penny','Excellent and convenient travel booked by tour group. I cant imagine doing it myself. Excellent tour guide very knowledgeable and polite. Orçun Kamit and Mujdat made our experience truly magical!',5.0,'2023-05-23T11:02:03Z','REV-Iqs3ngtKf7oCvTATSZDzolKmQYDByXHw3gGz6xqfg4o=','en','andrewsY4681RV','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P159','12-Day Magic Explorer Tour from Istanbul','Amazing Tour - sorry to be leaving','Amazing tour; our Guide \"G\" (Goksu) was extremely knowledgable and was able to explain everything clearly.  He was happy to answer all our questions and was extremely patient with us all.  He was also mindful of rest breaks and toilet stops which added to our comfort; and assisted us as, and when needed.
I highly recommend Goksu as a travel guide and one day if I get a chance to come back, he will be the Guide I request.',5.0,'2023-05-08T02:06:32Z','REV-MmAz9NVysp6JuzA8zL0gp2RQQwjiaobWhKboheeEamI=','en','Erin3300','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P159','12-Day Magic Explorer Tour from Istanbul','Great tour','This was a great way to see the major sites of 
Turkey. Our tour included the Anzac Day services at Gallipoli .  Communicating with Fez Travel from NZ was easy and our pick up from Istanbul Airport went smoothly.  Hotels were generally good especially the one at Cappadocia. Our guide Fatih was excellent and fun. He was very knowledgeable and we especially appreciated his help in getting to and from the Anzac Day services.',4.0,'2023-05-05T03:55:02Z','REV-lLY1co0rTpHzfgo2JQ+iA4gRWBME5T4Y0J1U0CfxMsM=','en','Jessna','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P159','12-Day Magic Explorer Tour from Istanbul','Visit Turkey with Fez Travel!!!','Turkey is by far the world\'s largest museum.  Everywhere you turn history is present dating back to B.C. period.
The only way to explore it is with Fez Travel. They specialize in Turkey travel and history. Fez is a small group tour company which makes the experience more personal and allows for much more time and learning at each historical site. The guides are well educated historians who specialize in particular regions of the country. My guide Ege was exceptional!! His knowledge and love of his job and country was continuously displayed. He takes care of you like you are his Family. I never expected to learn and enjoy Turkey so much. An amazing adventure. Thank You Ege and Fez Travel for a lifetime experience in the world\'s largest museum.',5.0,'2022-10-23T15:38:47Z','REV-3EnjL0Ph5Qtl2MrmKvNzi2ngazQY9k2ccU0HuXsA1ww=','en','carol c','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P159','12-Day Magic Explorer Tour from Istanbul','Anand and Ishwari’s travels around Turkey','Outstanding guide, Temar, meticulous planning and knowledge of the country.
Great driver, Hasan, kept us safe and cautious.',5.0,'2024-04-02T00:44:53Z','REV-56O3A7Ew+QcNNvoYWt9Y0sBuyA++y4IJCNeX+8h+x9o=','en','adesai24','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P159','12-Day Magic Explorer Tour from Istanbul','Traveling with Fez Travel guides in Turkey','I had the pleasure of traveling with Fatih Karci from Fez Travel as my guide during my recent trip to Turkey. His expertise and dedication truly made my journey an unforgettable one.

Fatih’s knowledge of hidden gems in Turkey is unparalleled. He took me to places I wouldn’t have discovered on my own, each location rich with history and local culture. His ability to answer every single question with accurate historical facts was impressive, adding depth to my understanding and appreciation of the places we visited.

As a vegan, finding suitable food options can be challenging while traveling. However, Fatih went above and beyond to ensure that I had access to delicious vegan food throughout my trip. His efforts were particularly commendable when we were on the road, even in remote locations, where he managed to find great restaurants that catered to my dietary needs.

What stood out the most was Fatih’s availability and willingness to answer any questions, regardless of the time or place. His commitment to providing a comprehensive travel experience was evident in his actions.

In conclusion, Fatih is an exceptional travel guide whose passion for his work shines through in his service. His expertise, dedication, and attention to detail made my trip to Turkey a truly memorable experience. I highly recommend him to any traveler seeking a unique and enriching journey in Turkey.',5.0,'2024-01-31T17:05:06Z','REV-2VKYO4iOxIqWkOPfvMphJsItcTg3/sgbZzYB4NRcqLQ=','en','Traveler391999','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P159','12-Day Magic Explorer Tour from Istanbul','Refreshing Turkey Vacation','As you may appreciate the month of August, it is very hot! The guide & driver from Fez travel excellently delivered a broad range of activities, courteously & with efficiency.
Guide on our trip Tamer, provided a highly enthusiastic & knowledgeable service, sharing his insights & bringing a new perspective to my trip in Turkey. Where we required additional support he assisted & shared alternatives.
Overall a n engaging & enjoyable trip, discovering aspects of Turkey we weren’t aware of!',5.0,'2023-08-10T06:04:08Z','REV-HNdYLOPtmyjYrVSxhKqjMVFVVg8/CgZ6HrGnqrdVFco=','en','K H','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P159','12-Day Magic Explorer Tour from Istanbul','Turkey, Istanbul, Gallipoli, Ephesus to Cappadocia','We booked through an Australian Travel Agency and our tour with Fez was only for 10 days.
The guide, Tamer, was excellent and helped make the trip a success. He was very efficient and organised things in advance to make our entry to sights and hotels very easy. His knowledge of all the sites we visited and general knowledge about Turkey helped make the visit interesting and his English was excellent.
The small size of the group, 12 people, and the comfortable minibus with an excellent, careful driver, Mujdat, meant we had a comfortable trip. Water available un the bus at all times was much appreciated.
Most of the hotels we stayed in were very good although the hotel in Istanbul was disappointing and the dining room at Pamukalle was not a pleasant experience.',5.0,'2023-07-02T17:53:28Z','REV-FFWZqzcGOXb3xXoh2nVttHV2HWvyWq8zwHhRXOBjwsQ=','en','KenRapson','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P159','12-Day Magic Explorer Tour from Istanbul','I loved it!','I met the most amazing people during this trip!. Usually my trips are solo as I\'m concerned the other travelers will not be to my liking, but this gang made my experience so enjoyable they probably mess it up for the next group.
The guide named Tamer was EXCEPTIONAL!!! He was incredibly attentive, informative, knowledgeable, and catered us to a fault. 
We were happy with the accomodations provided, and him along with the driver made sure the ride between long distances were not as grueling as otherwise would have  been. 
All in all I\'m very pleased with how my first (but not the last) to Turkey turned out.
I give it a 5 out of 5 but mostly thanks to my compadres, to Tamer and the driver as well.',5.0,'2023-06-26T06:31:18Z','REV-dkSn0zCRbyQllTdGVMSM14BmjFG0um4eP0ek3EaV9so=','en','ribbyrib','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P159','12-Day Magic Explorer Tour from Istanbul','Magic Carpet Explorer Tour May 23','We just returned from Turkey with Orchun and our driver Mudjat. In Van with Adam. We had a wonderful time and I definitely would reccomend them as guides and tour company.  The only reason I didn\'t give 5 stars is that some of the drives were a bit too long (as pointed out in tour description) and also as described I don\'t care for the sales pitches at the different places. But that is me and it was all foretold. Excellent dependable company and nothing went wrong the whole trip. Learned much about the culture and people and history of this beautiful country.',4.0,'2023-05-24T11:34:03Z','REV-1X9rrIo7iV7WaYYLuyyWKU+xv7n/jm7W1SvEE2qNfe8=','en','Bearflorid','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P159','12-Day Magic Explorer Tour from Istanbul','Tour worth every penny','Excellent and convenient travel booked by tour group. I cant imagine doing it myself. Excellent tour guide very knowledgeable and polite. Orçun Kamit and Mujdat made our experience truly magical!',5.0,'2023-05-23T11:02:03Z','REV-Iqs3ngtKf7oCvTATSZDzolKmQYDByXHw3gGz6xqfg4o=','en','andrewsY4681RV','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P159','12-Day Magic Explorer Tour from Istanbul','Amazing Tour - sorry to be leaving','Amazing tour; our Guide \"G\" (Goksu) was extremely knowledgable and was able to explain everything clearly.  He was happy to answer all our questions and was extremely patient with us all.  He was also mindful of rest breaks and toilet stops which added to our comfort; and assisted us as, and when needed.
I highly recommend Goksu as a travel guide and one day if I get a chance to come back, he will be the Guide I request.',5.0,'2023-05-08T02:06:32Z','REV-MmAz9NVysp6JuzA8zL0gp2RQQwjiaobWhKboheeEamI=','en','Erin3300','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P159','12-Day Magic Explorer Tour from Istanbul','Great tour','This was a great way to see the major sites of 
Turkey. Our tour included the Anzac Day services at Gallipoli .  Communicating with Fez Travel from NZ was easy and our pick up from Istanbul Airport went smoothly.  Hotels were generally good especially the one at Cappadocia. Our guide Fatih was excellent and fun. He was very knowledgeable and we especially appreciated his help in getting to and from the Anzac Day services.',4.0,'2023-05-05T03:55:02Z','REV-lLY1co0rTpHzfgo2JQ+iA4gRWBME5T4Y0J1U0CfxMsM=','en','Jessna','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P159','12-Day Magic Explorer Tour from Istanbul','Visit Turkey with Fez Travel!!!','Turkey is by far the world\'s largest museum.  Everywhere you turn history is present dating back to B.C. period.
The only way to explore it is with Fez Travel. They specialize in Turkey travel and history. Fez is a small group tour company which makes the experience more personal and allows for much more time and learning at each historical site. The guides are well educated historians who specialize in particular regions of the country. My guide Ege was exceptional!! His knowledge and love of his job and country was continuously displayed. He takes care of you like you are his Family. I never expected to learn and enjoy Turkey so much. An amazing adventure. Thank You Ege and Fez Travel for a lifetime experience in the world\'s largest museum.',5.0,'2022-10-23T15:38:47Z','REV-3EnjL0Ph5Qtl2MrmKvNzi2ngazQY9k2ccU0HuXsA1ww=','en','carol c','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P159','12-Day Magic Explorer Tour from Istanbul','Anand and Ishwari’s travels around Turkey','Outstanding guide, Temar, meticulous planning and knowledge of the country.
Great driver, Hasan, kept us safe and cautious.',5.0,'2024-04-02T00:44:53Z','REV-56O3A7Ew+QcNNvoYWt9Y0sBuyA++y4IJCNeX+8h+x9o=','en','adesai24','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P159','12-Day Magic Explorer Tour from Istanbul','Traveling with Fez Travel guides in Turkey','I had the pleasure of traveling with Fatih Karci from Fez Travel as my guide during my recent trip to Turkey. His expertise and dedication truly made my journey an unforgettable one.

Fatih’s knowledge of hidden gems in Turkey is unparalleled. He took me to places I wouldn’t have discovered on my own, each location rich with history and local culture. His ability to answer every single question with accurate historical facts was impressive, adding depth to my understanding and appreciation of the places we visited.

As a vegan, finding suitable food options can be challenging while traveling. However, Fatih went above and beyond to ensure that I had access to delicious vegan food throughout my trip. His efforts were particularly commendable when we were on the road, even in remote locations, where he managed to find great restaurants that catered to my dietary needs.

What stood out the most was Fatih’s availability and willingness to answer any questions, regardless of the time or place. His commitment to providing a comprehensive travel experience was evident in his actions.

In conclusion, Fatih is an exceptional travel guide whose passion for his work shines through in his service. His expertise, dedication, and attention to detail made my trip to Turkey a truly memorable experience. I highly recommend him to any traveler seeking a unique and enriching journey in Turkey.',5.0,'2024-01-31T17:05:06Z','REV-2VKYO4iOxIqWkOPfvMphJsItcTg3/sgbZzYB4NRcqLQ=','en','Traveler391999','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P159','12-Day Magic Explorer Tour from Istanbul','Refreshing Turkey Vacation','As you may appreciate the month of August, it is very hot! The guide & driver from Fez travel excellently delivered a broad range of activities, courteously & with efficiency.
Guide on our trip Tamer, provided a highly enthusiastic & knowledgeable service, sharing his insights & bringing a new perspective to my trip in Turkey. Where we required additional support he assisted & shared alternatives.
Overall a n engaging & enjoyable trip, discovering aspects of Turkey we weren’t aware of!',5.0,'2023-08-10T06:04:08Z','REV-HNdYLOPtmyjYrVSxhKqjMVFVVg8/CgZ6HrGnqrdVFco=','en','K H','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P159','12-Day Magic Explorer Tour from Istanbul','Turkey, Istanbul, Gallipoli, Ephesus to Cappadocia','We booked through an Australian Travel Agency and our tour with Fez was only for 10 days.
The guide, Tamer, was excellent and helped make the trip a success. He was very efficient and organised things in advance to make our entry to sights and hotels very easy. His knowledge of all the sites we visited and general knowledge about Turkey helped make the visit interesting and his English was excellent.
The small size of the group, 12 people, and the comfortable minibus with an excellent, careful driver, Mujdat, meant we had a comfortable trip. Water available un the bus at all times was much appreciated.
Most of the hotels we stayed in were very good although the hotel in Istanbul was disappointing and the dining room at Pamukalle was not a pleasant experience.',5.0,'2023-07-02T17:53:28Z','REV-FFWZqzcGOXb3xXoh2nVttHV2HWvyWq8zwHhRXOBjwsQ=','en','KenRapson','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P159','12-Day Magic Explorer Tour from Istanbul','I loved it!','I met the most amazing people during this trip!. Usually my trips are solo as I\'m concerned the other travelers will not be to my liking, but this gang made my experience so enjoyable they probably mess it up for the next group.
The guide named Tamer was EXCEPTIONAL!!! He was incredibly attentive, informative, knowledgeable, and catered us to a fault. 
We were happy with the accomodations provided, and him along with the driver made sure the ride between long distances were not as grueling as otherwise would have  been. 
All in all I\'m very pleased with how my first (but not the last) to Turkey turned out.
I give it a 5 out of 5 but mostly thanks to my compadres, to Tamer and the driver as well.',5.0,'2023-06-26T06:31:18Z','REV-dkSn0zCRbyQllTdGVMSM14BmjFG0um4eP0ek3EaV9so=','en','ribbyrib','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P159','12-Day Magic Explorer Tour from Istanbul','Magic Carpet Explorer Tour May 23','We just returned from Turkey with Orchun and our driver Mudjat. In Van with Adam. We had a wonderful time and I definitely would reccomend them as guides and tour company.  The only reason I didn\'t give 5 stars is that some of the drives were a bit too long (as pointed out in tour description) and also as described I don\'t care for the sales pitches at the different places. But that is me and it was all foretold. Excellent dependable company and nothing went wrong the whole trip. Learned much about the culture and people and history of this beautiful country.',4.0,'2023-05-24T11:34:03Z','REV-1X9rrIo7iV7WaYYLuyyWKU+xv7n/jm7W1SvEE2qNfe8=','en','Bearflorid','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P159','12-Day Magic Explorer Tour from Istanbul','Tour worth every penny','Excellent and convenient travel booked by tour group. I cant imagine doing it myself. Excellent tour guide very knowledgeable and polite. Orçun Kamit and Mujdat made our experience truly magical!',5.0,'2023-05-23T11:02:03Z','REV-Iqs3ngtKf7oCvTATSZDzolKmQYDByXHw3gGz6xqfg4o=','en','andrewsY4681RV','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P159','12-Day Magic Explorer Tour from Istanbul','Amazing Tour - sorry to be leaving','Amazing tour; our Guide \"G\" (Goksu) was extremely knowledgable and was able to explain everything clearly.  He was happy to answer all our questions and was extremely patient with us all.  He was also mindful of rest breaks and toilet stops which added to our comfort; and assisted us as, and when needed.
I highly recommend Goksu as a travel guide and one day if I get a chance to come back, he will be the Guide I request.',5.0,'2023-05-08T02:06:32Z','REV-MmAz9NVysp6JuzA8zL0gp2RQQwjiaobWhKboheeEamI=','en','Erin3300','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P159','12-Day Magic Explorer Tour from Istanbul','Great tour','This was a great way to see the major sites of 
Turkey. Our tour included the Anzac Day services at Gallipoli .  Communicating with Fez Travel from NZ was easy and our pick up from Istanbul Airport went smoothly.  Hotels were generally good especially the one at Cappadocia. Our guide Fatih was excellent and fun. He was very knowledgeable and we especially appreciated his help in getting to and from the Anzac Day services.',4.0,'2023-05-05T03:55:02Z','REV-lLY1co0rTpHzfgo2JQ+iA4gRWBME5T4Y0J1U0CfxMsM=','en','Jessna','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P159','12-Day Magic Explorer Tour from Istanbul','Visit Turkey with Fez Travel!!!','Turkey is by far the world\'s largest museum.  Everywhere you turn history is present dating back to B.C. period.
The only way to explore it is with Fez Travel. They specialize in Turkey travel and history. Fez is a small group tour company which makes the experience more personal and allows for much more time and learning at each historical site. The guides are well educated historians who specialize in particular regions of the country. My guide Ege was exceptional!! His knowledge and love of his job and country was continuously displayed. He takes care of you like you are his Family. I never expected to learn and enjoy Turkey so much. An amazing adventure. Thank You Ege and Fez Travel for a lifetime experience in the world\'s largest museum.',5.0,'2022-10-23T15:38:47Z','REV-3EnjL0Ph5Qtl2MrmKvNzi2ngazQY9k2ccU0HuXsA1ww=','en','carol c','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P159','12-Day Magic Explorer Tour from Istanbul','Anand and Ishwari’s travels around Turkey','Outstanding guide, Temar, meticulous planning and knowledge of the country.
Great driver, Hasan, kept us safe and cautious.',5.0,'2024-04-02T00:44:53Z','REV-56O3A7Ew+QcNNvoYWt9Y0sBuyA++y4IJCNeX+8h+x9o=','en','adesai24','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P159','12-Day Magic Explorer Tour from Istanbul','Traveling with Fez Travel guides in Turkey','I had the pleasure of traveling with Fatih Karci from Fez Travel as my guide during my recent trip to Turkey. His expertise and dedication truly made my journey an unforgettable one.

Fatih’s knowledge of hidden gems in Turkey is unparalleled. He took me to places I wouldn’t have discovered on my own, each location rich with history and local culture. His ability to answer every single question with accurate historical facts was impressive, adding depth to my understanding and appreciation of the places we visited.

As a vegan, finding suitable food options can be challenging while traveling. However, Fatih went above and beyond to ensure that I had access to delicious vegan food throughout my trip. His efforts were particularly commendable when we were on the road, even in remote locations, where he managed to find great restaurants that catered to my dietary needs.

What stood out the most was Fatih’s availability and willingness to answer any questions, regardless of the time or place. His commitment to providing a comprehensive travel experience was evident in his actions.

In conclusion, Fatih is an exceptional travel guide whose passion for his work shines through in his service. His expertise, dedication, and attention to detail made my trip to Turkey a truly memorable experience. I highly recommend him to any traveler seeking a unique and enriching journey in Turkey.',5.0,'2024-01-31T17:05:06Z','REV-2VKYO4iOxIqWkOPfvMphJsItcTg3/sgbZzYB4NRcqLQ=','en','Traveler391999','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P159','12-Day Magic Explorer Tour from Istanbul','Refreshing Turkey Vacation','As you may appreciate the month of August, it is very hot! The guide & driver from Fez travel excellently delivered a broad range of activities, courteously & with efficiency.
Guide on our trip Tamer, provided a highly enthusiastic & knowledgeable service, sharing his insights & bringing a new perspective to my trip in Turkey. Where we required additional support he assisted & shared alternatives.
Overall a n engaging & enjoyable trip, discovering aspects of Turkey we weren’t aware of!',5.0,'2023-08-10T06:04:08Z','REV-HNdYLOPtmyjYrVSxhKqjMVFVVg8/CgZ6HrGnqrdVFco=','en','K H','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P159','12-Day Magic Explorer Tour from Istanbul','Turkey, Istanbul, Gallipoli, Ephesus to Cappadocia','We booked through an Australian Travel Agency and our tour with Fez was only for 10 days.
The guide, Tamer, was excellent and helped make the trip a success. He was very efficient and organised things in advance to make our entry to sights and hotels very easy. His knowledge of all the sites we visited and general knowledge about Turkey helped make the visit interesting and his English was excellent.
The small size of the group, 12 people, and the comfortable minibus with an excellent, careful driver, Mujdat, meant we had a comfortable trip. Water available un the bus at all times was much appreciated.
Most of the hotels we stayed in were very good although the hotel in Istanbul was disappointing and the dining room at Pamukalle was not a pleasant experience.',5.0,'2023-07-02T17:53:28Z','REV-FFWZqzcGOXb3xXoh2nVttHV2HWvyWq8zwHhRXOBjwsQ=','en','KenRapson','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P159','12-Day Magic Explorer Tour from Istanbul','I loved it!','I met the most amazing people during this trip!. Usually my trips are solo as I\'m concerned the other travelers will not be to my liking, but this gang made my experience so enjoyable they probably mess it up for the next group.
The guide named Tamer was EXCEPTIONAL!!! He was incredibly attentive, informative, knowledgeable, and catered us to a fault. 
We were happy with the accomodations provided, and him along with the driver made sure the ride between long distances were not as grueling as otherwise would have  been. 
All in all I\'m very pleased with how my first (but not the last) to Turkey turned out.
I give it a 5 out of 5 but mostly thanks to my compadres, to Tamer and the driver as well.',5.0,'2023-06-26T06:31:18Z','REV-dkSn0zCRbyQllTdGVMSM14BmjFG0um4eP0ek3EaV9so=','en','ribbyrib','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P159','12-Day Magic Explorer Tour from Istanbul','Magic Carpet Explorer Tour May 23','We just returned from Turkey with Orchun and our driver Mudjat. In Van with Adam. We had a wonderful time and I definitely would reccomend them as guides and tour company.  The only reason I didn\'t give 5 stars is that some of the drives were a bit too long (as pointed out in tour description) and also as described I don\'t care for the sales pitches at the different places. But that is me and it was all foretold. Excellent dependable company and nothing went wrong the whole trip. Learned much about the culture and people and history of this beautiful country.',4.0,'2023-05-24T11:34:03Z','REV-1X9rrIo7iV7WaYYLuyyWKU+xv7n/jm7W1SvEE2qNfe8=','en','Bearflorid','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P159','12-Day Magic Explorer Tour from Istanbul','Tour worth every penny','Excellent and convenient travel booked by tour group. I cant imagine doing it myself. Excellent tour guide very knowledgeable and polite. Orçun Kamit and Mujdat made our experience truly magical!',5.0,'2023-05-23T11:02:03Z','REV-Iqs3ngtKf7oCvTATSZDzolKmQYDByXHw3gGz6xqfg4o=','en','andrewsY4681RV','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P159','12-Day Magic Explorer Tour from Istanbul','Amazing Tour - sorry to be leaving','Amazing tour; our Guide \"G\" (Goksu) was extremely knowledgable and was able to explain everything clearly.  He was happy to answer all our questions and was extremely patient with us all.  He was also mindful of rest breaks and toilet stops which added to our comfort; and assisted us as, and when needed.
I highly recommend Goksu as a travel guide and one day if I get a chance to come back, he will be the Guide I request.',5.0,'2023-05-08T02:06:32Z','REV-MmAz9NVysp6JuzA8zL0gp2RQQwjiaobWhKboheeEamI=','en','Erin3300','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P159','12-Day Magic Explorer Tour from Istanbul','Great tour','This was a great way to see the major sites of 
Turkey. Our tour included the Anzac Day services at Gallipoli .  Communicating with Fez Travel from NZ was easy and our pick up from Istanbul Airport went smoothly.  Hotels were generally good especially the one at Cappadocia. Our guide Fatih was excellent and fun. He was very knowledgeable and we especially appreciated his help in getting to and from the Anzac Day services.',4.0,'2023-05-05T03:55:02Z','REV-lLY1co0rTpHzfgo2JQ+iA4gRWBME5T4Y0J1U0CfxMsM=','en','Jessna','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P159','12-Day Magic Explorer Tour from Istanbul','Visit Turkey with Fez Travel!!!','Turkey is by far the world\'s largest museum.  Everywhere you turn history is present dating back to B.C. period.
The only way to explore it is with Fez Travel. They specialize in Turkey travel and history. Fez is a small group tour company which makes the experience more personal and allows for much more time and learning at each historical site. The guides are well educated historians who specialize in particular regions of the country. My guide Ege was exceptional!! His knowledge and love of his job and country was continuously displayed. He takes care of you like you are his Family. I never expected to learn and enjoy Turkey so much. An amazing adventure. Thank You Ege and Fez Travel for a lifetime experience in the world\'s largest museum.',5.0,'2022-10-23T15:38:47Z','REV-3EnjL0Ph5Qtl2MrmKvNzi2ngazQY9k2ccU0HuXsA1ww=','en','carol c','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P159','12-Day Magic Explorer Tour from Istanbul','Anand and Ishwari’s travels around Turkey','Outstanding guide, Temar, meticulous planning and knowledge of the country.
Great driver, Hasan, kept us safe and cautious.',5.0,'2024-04-02T00:44:53Z','REV-56O3A7Ew+QcNNvoYWt9Y0sBuyA++y4IJCNeX+8h+x9o=','en','adesai24','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P159','12-Day Magic Explorer Tour from Istanbul','Traveling with Fez Travel guides in Turkey','I had the pleasure of traveling with Fatih Karci from Fez Travel as my guide during my recent trip to Turkey. His expertise and dedication truly made my journey an unforgettable one.

Fatih’s knowledge of hidden gems in Turkey is unparalleled. He took me to places I wouldn’t have discovered on my own, each location rich with history and local culture. His ability to answer every single question with accurate historical facts was impressive, adding depth to my understanding and appreciation of the places we visited.

As a vegan, finding suitable food options can be challenging while traveling. However, Fatih went above and beyond to ensure that I had access to delicious vegan food throughout my trip. His efforts were particularly commendable when we were on the road, even in remote locations, where he managed to find great restaurants that catered to my dietary needs.

What stood out the most was Fatih’s availability and willingness to answer any questions, regardless of the time or place. His commitment to providing a comprehensive travel experience was evident in his actions.

In conclusion, Fatih is an exceptional travel guide whose passion for his work shines through in his service. His expertise, dedication, and attention to detail made my trip to Turkey a truly memorable experience. I highly recommend him to any traveler seeking a unique and enriching journey in Turkey.',5.0,'2024-01-31T17:05:06Z','REV-2VKYO4iOxIqWkOPfvMphJsItcTg3/sgbZzYB4NRcqLQ=','en','Traveler391999','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P159','12-Day Magic Explorer Tour from Istanbul','Refreshing Turkey Vacation','As you may appreciate the month of August, it is very hot! The guide & driver from Fez travel excellently delivered a broad range of activities, courteously & with efficiency.
Guide on our trip Tamer, provided a highly enthusiastic & knowledgeable service, sharing his insights & bringing a new perspective to my trip in Turkey. Where we required additional support he assisted & shared alternatives.
Overall a n engaging & enjoyable trip, discovering aspects of Turkey we weren’t aware of!',5.0,'2023-08-10T06:04:08Z','REV-HNdYLOPtmyjYrVSxhKqjMVFVVg8/CgZ6HrGnqrdVFco=','en','K H','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P159','12-Day Magic Explorer Tour from Istanbul','Turkey, Istanbul, Gallipoli, Ephesus to Cappadocia','We booked through an Australian Travel Agency and our tour with Fez was only for 10 days.
The guide, Tamer, was excellent and helped make the trip a success. He was very efficient and organised things in advance to make our entry to sights and hotels very easy. His knowledge of all the sites we visited and general knowledge about Turkey helped make the visit interesting and his English was excellent.
The small size of the group, 12 people, and the comfortable minibus with an excellent, careful driver, Mujdat, meant we had a comfortable trip. Water available un the bus at all times was much appreciated.
Most of the hotels we stayed in were very good although the hotel in Istanbul was disappointing and the dining room at Pamukalle was not a pleasant experience.',5.0,'2023-07-02T17:53:28Z','REV-FFWZqzcGOXb3xXoh2nVttHV2HWvyWq8zwHhRXOBjwsQ=','en','KenRapson','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P159','12-Day Magic Explorer Tour from Istanbul','I loved it!','I met the most amazing people during this trip!. Usually my trips are solo as I\'m concerned the other travelers will not be to my liking, but this gang made my experience so enjoyable they probably mess it up for the next group.
The guide named Tamer was EXCEPTIONAL!!! He was incredibly attentive, informative, knowledgeable, and catered us to a fault. 
We were happy with the accomodations provided, and him along with the driver made sure the ride between long distances were not as grueling as otherwise would have  been. 
All in all I\'m very pleased with how my first (but not the last) to Turkey turned out.
I give it a 5 out of 5 but mostly thanks to my compadres, to Tamer and the driver as well.',5.0,'2023-06-26T06:31:18Z','REV-dkSn0zCRbyQllTdGVMSM14BmjFG0um4eP0ek3EaV9so=','en','ribbyrib','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P159','12-Day Magic Explorer Tour from Istanbul','Magic Carpet Explorer Tour May 23','We just returned from Turkey with Orchun and our driver Mudjat. In Van with Adam. We had a wonderful time and I definitely would reccomend them as guides and tour company.  The only reason I didn\'t give 5 stars is that some of the drives were a bit too long (as pointed out in tour description) and also as described I don\'t care for the sales pitches at the different places. But that is me and it was all foretold. Excellent dependable company and nothing went wrong the whole trip. Learned much about the culture and people and history of this beautiful country.',4.0,'2023-05-24T11:34:03Z','REV-1X9rrIo7iV7WaYYLuyyWKU+xv7n/jm7W1SvEE2qNfe8=','en','Bearflorid','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P159','12-Day Magic Explorer Tour from Istanbul','Tour worth every penny','Excellent and convenient travel booked by tour group. I cant imagine doing it myself. Excellent tour guide very knowledgeable and polite. Orçun Kamit and Mujdat made our experience truly magical!',5.0,'2023-05-23T11:02:03Z','REV-Iqs3ngtKf7oCvTATSZDzolKmQYDByXHw3gGz6xqfg4o=','en','andrewsY4681RV','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P159','12-Day Magic Explorer Tour from Istanbul','Amazing Tour - sorry to be leaving','Amazing tour; our Guide \"G\" (Goksu) was extremely knowledgable and was able to explain everything clearly.  He was happy to answer all our questions and was extremely patient with us all.  He was also mindful of rest breaks and toilet stops which added to our comfort; and assisted us as, and when needed.
I highly recommend Goksu as a travel guide and one day if I get a chance to come back, he will be the Guide I request.',5.0,'2023-05-08T02:06:32Z','REV-MmAz9NVysp6JuzA8zL0gp2RQQwjiaobWhKboheeEamI=','en','Erin3300','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P159','12-Day Magic Explorer Tour from Istanbul','Great tour','This was a great way to see the major sites of 
Turkey. Our tour included the Anzac Day services at Gallipoli .  Communicating with Fez Travel from NZ was easy and our pick up from Istanbul Airport went smoothly.  Hotels were generally good especially the one at Cappadocia. Our guide Fatih was excellent and fun. He was very knowledgeable and we especially appreciated his help in getting to and from the Anzac Day services.',4.0,'2023-05-05T03:55:02Z','REV-lLY1co0rTpHzfgo2JQ+iA4gRWBME5T4Y0J1U0CfxMsM=','en','Jessna','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P159','12-Day Magic Explorer Tour from Istanbul','Visit Turkey with Fez Travel!!!','Turkey is by far the world\'s largest museum.  Everywhere you turn history is present dating back to B.C. period.
The only way to explore it is with Fez Travel. They specialize in Turkey travel and history. Fez is a small group tour company which makes the experience more personal and allows for much more time and learning at each historical site. The guides are well educated historians who specialize in particular regions of the country. My guide Ege was exceptional!! His knowledge and love of his job and country was continuously displayed. He takes care of you like you are his Family. I never expected to learn and enjoy Turkey so much. An amazing adventure. Thank You Ege and Fez Travel for a lifetime experience in the world\'s largest museum.',5.0,'2022-10-23T15:38:47Z','REV-3EnjL0Ph5Qtl2MrmKvNzi2ngazQY9k2ccU0HuXsA1ww=','en','carol c','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P159','12-Day Magic Explorer Tour from Istanbul','Anand and Ishwari’s travels around Turkey','Outstanding guide, Temar, meticulous planning and knowledge of the country.
Great driver, Hasan, kept us safe and cautious.',5.0,'2024-04-02T00:44:53Z','REV-56O3A7Ew+QcNNvoYWt9Y0sBuyA++y4IJCNeX+8h+x9o=','en','adesai24','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P159','12-Day Magic Explorer Tour from Istanbul','Traveling with Fez Travel guides in Turkey','I had the pleasure of traveling with Fatih Karci from Fez Travel as my guide during my recent trip to Turkey. His expertise and dedication truly made my journey an unforgettable one.

Fatih’s knowledge of hidden gems in Turkey is unparalleled. He took me to places I wouldn’t have discovered on my own, each location rich with history and local culture. His ability to answer every single question with accurate historical facts was impressive, adding depth to my understanding and appreciation of the places we visited.

As a vegan, finding suitable food options can be challenging while traveling. However, Fatih went above and beyond to ensure that I had access to delicious vegan food throughout my trip. His efforts were particularly commendable when we were on the road, even in remote locations, where he managed to find great restaurants that catered to my dietary needs.

What stood out the most was Fatih’s availability and willingness to answer any questions, regardless of the time or place. His commitment to providing a comprehensive travel experience was evident in his actions.

In conclusion, Fatih is an exceptional travel guide whose passion for his work shines through in his service. His expertise, dedication, and attention to detail made my trip to Turkey a truly memorable experience. I highly recommend him to any traveler seeking a unique and enriching journey in Turkey.',5.0,'2024-01-31T17:05:06Z','REV-2VKYO4iOxIqWkOPfvMphJsItcTg3/sgbZzYB4NRcqLQ=','en','Traveler391999','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P159','12-Day Magic Explorer Tour from Istanbul','Refreshing Turkey Vacation','As you may appreciate the month of August, it is very hot! The guide & driver from Fez travel excellently delivered a broad range of activities, courteously & with efficiency.
Guide on our trip Tamer, provided a highly enthusiastic & knowledgeable service, sharing his insights & bringing a new perspective to my trip in Turkey. Where we required additional support he assisted & shared alternatives.
Overall a n engaging & enjoyable trip, discovering aspects of Turkey we weren’t aware of!',5.0,'2023-08-10T06:04:08Z','REV-HNdYLOPtmyjYrVSxhKqjMVFVVg8/CgZ6HrGnqrdVFco=','en','K H','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P159','12-Day Magic Explorer Tour from Istanbul','Turkey, Istanbul, Gallipoli, Ephesus to Cappadocia','We booked through an Australian Travel Agency and our tour with Fez was only for 10 days.
The guide, Tamer, was excellent and helped make the trip a success. He was very efficient and organised things in advance to make our entry to sights and hotels very easy. His knowledge of all the sites we visited and general knowledge about Turkey helped make the visit interesting and his English was excellent.
The small size of the group, 12 people, and the comfortable minibus with an excellent, careful driver, Mujdat, meant we had a comfortable trip. Water available un the bus at all times was much appreciated.
Most of the hotels we stayed in were very good although the hotel in Istanbul was disappointing and the dining room at Pamukalle was not a pleasant experience.',5.0,'2023-07-02T17:53:28Z','REV-FFWZqzcGOXb3xXoh2nVttHV2HWvyWq8zwHhRXOBjwsQ=','en','KenRapson','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P159','12-Day Magic Explorer Tour from Istanbul','I loved it!','I met the most amazing people during this trip!. Usually my trips are solo as I\'m concerned the other travelers will not be to my liking, but this gang made my experience so enjoyable they probably mess it up for the next group.
The guide named Tamer was EXCEPTIONAL!!! He was incredibly attentive, informative, knowledgeable, and catered us to a fault. 
We were happy with the accomodations provided, and him along with the driver made sure the ride between long distances were not as grueling as otherwise would have  been. 
All in all I\'m very pleased with how my first (but not the last) to Turkey turned out.
I give it a 5 out of 5 but mostly thanks to my compadres, to Tamer and the driver as well.',5.0,'2023-06-26T06:31:18Z','REV-dkSn0zCRbyQllTdGVMSM14BmjFG0um4eP0ek3EaV9so=','en','ribbyrib','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P159','12-Day Magic Explorer Tour from Istanbul','Magic Carpet Explorer Tour May 23','We just returned from Turkey with Orchun and our driver Mudjat. In Van with Adam. We had a wonderful time and I definitely would reccomend them as guides and tour company.  The only reason I didn\'t give 5 stars is that some of the drives were a bit too long (as pointed out in tour description) and also as described I don\'t care for the sales pitches at the different places. But that is me and it was all foretold. Excellent dependable company and nothing went wrong the whole trip. Learned much about the culture and people and history of this beautiful country.',4.0,'2023-05-24T11:34:03Z','REV-1X9rrIo7iV7WaYYLuyyWKU+xv7n/jm7W1SvEE2qNfe8=','en','Bearflorid','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P159','12-Day Magic Explorer Tour from Istanbul','Tour worth every penny','Excellent and convenient travel booked by tour group. I cant imagine doing it myself. Excellent tour guide very knowledgeable and polite. Orçun Kamit and Mujdat made our experience truly magical!',5.0,'2023-05-23T11:02:03Z','REV-Iqs3ngtKf7oCvTATSZDzolKmQYDByXHw3gGz6xqfg4o=','en','andrewsY4681RV','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P159','12-Day Magic Explorer Tour from Istanbul','Amazing Tour - sorry to be leaving','Amazing tour; our Guide \"G\" (Goksu) was extremely knowledgable and was able to explain everything clearly.  He was happy to answer all our questions and was extremely patient with us all.  He was also mindful of rest breaks and toilet stops which added to our comfort; and assisted us as, and when needed.
I highly recommend Goksu as a travel guide and one day if I get a chance to come back, he will be the Guide I request.',5.0,'2023-05-08T02:06:32Z','REV-MmAz9NVysp6JuzA8zL0gp2RQQwjiaobWhKboheeEamI=','en','Erin3300','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P159','12-Day Magic Explorer Tour from Istanbul','Great tour','This was a great way to see the major sites of 
Turkey. Our tour included the Anzac Day services at Gallipoli .  Communicating with Fez Travel from NZ was easy and our pick up from Istanbul Airport went smoothly.  Hotels were generally good especially the one at Cappadocia. Our guide Fatih was excellent and fun. He was very knowledgeable and we especially appreciated his help in getting to and from the Anzac Day services.',4.0,'2023-05-05T03:55:02Z','REV-lLY1co0rTpHzfgo2JQ+iA4gRWBME5T4Y0J1U0CfxMsM=','en','Jessna','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P159','12-Day Magic Explorer Tour from Istanbul','Visit Turkey with Fez Travel!!!','Turkey is by far the world\'s largest museum.  Everywhere you turn history is present dating back to B.C. period.
The only way to explore it is with Fez Travel. They specialize in Turkey travel and history. Fez is a small group tour company which makes the experience more personal and allows for much more time and learning at each historical site. The guides are well educated historians who specialize in particular regions of the country. My guide Ege was exceptional!! His knowledge and love of his job and country was continuously displayed. He takes care of you like you are his Family. I never expected to learn and enjoy Turkey so much. An amazing adventure. Thank You Ege and Fez Travel for a lifetime experience in the world\'s largest museum.',5.0,'2022-10-23T15:38:47Z','REV-3EnjL0Ph5Qtl2MrmKvNzi2ngazQY9k2ccU0HuXsA1ww=','en','carol c','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P159','12-Day Magic Explorer Tour from Istanbul','Anand and Ishwari’s travels around Turkey','Outstanding guide, Temar, meticulous planning and knowledge of the country.
Great driver, Hasan, kept us safe and cautious.',5.0,'2024-04-02T00:44:53Z','REV-56O3A7Ew+QcNNvoYWt9Y0sBuyA++y4IJCNeX+8h+x9o=','en','adesai24','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P159','12-Day Magic Explorer Tour from Istanbul','Traveling with Fez Travel guides in Turkey','I had the pleasure of traveling with Fatih Karci from Fez Travel as my guide during my recent trip to Turkey. His expertise and dedication truly made my journey an unforgettable one.

Fatih’s knowledge of hidden gems in Turkey is unparalleled. He took me to places I wouldn’t have discovered on my own, each location rich with history and local culture. His ability to answer every single question with accurate historical facts was impressive, adding depth to my understanding and appreciation of the places we visited.

As a vegan, finding suitable food options can be challenging while traveling. However, Fatih went above and beyond to ensure that I had access to delicious vegan food throughout my trip. His efforts were particularly commendable when we were on the road, even in remote locations, where he managed to find great restaurants that catered to my dietary needs.

What stood out the most was Fatih’s availability and willingness to answer any questions, regardless of the time or place. His commitment to providing a comprehensive travel experience was evident in his actions.

In conclusion, Fatih is an exceptional travel guide whose passion for his work shines through in his service. His expertise, dedication, and attention to detail made my trip to Turkey a truly memorable experience. I highly recommend him to any traveler seeking a unique and enriching journey in Turkey.',5.0,'2024-01-31T17:05:06Z','REV-2VKYO4iOxIqWkOPfvMphJsItcTg3/sgbZzYB4NRcqLQ=','en','Traveler391999','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P159','12-Day Magic Explorer Tour from Istanbul','Refreshing Turkey Vacation','As you may appreciate the month of August, it is very hot! The guide & driver from Fez travel excellently delivered a broad range of activities, courteously & with efficiency.
Guide on our trip Tamer, provided a highly enthusiastic & knowledgeable service, sharing his insights & bringing a new perspective to my trip in Turkey. Where we required additional support he assisted & shared alternatives.
Overall a n engaging & enjoyable trip, discovering aspects of Turkey we weren’t aware of!',5.0,'2023-08-10T06:04:08Z','REV-HNdYLOPtmyjYrVSxhKqjMVFVVg8/CgZ6HrGnqrdVFco=','en','K H','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P159','12-Day Magic Explorer Tour from Istanbul','Turkey, Istanbul, Gallipoli, Ephesus to Cappadocia','We booked through an Australian Travel Agency and our tour with Fez was only for 10 days.
The guide, Tamer, was excellent and helped make the trip a success. He was very efficient and organised things in advance to make our entry to sights and hotels very easy. His knowledge of all the sites we visited and general knowledge about Turkey helped make the visit interesting and his English was excellent.
The small size of the group, 12 people, and the comfortable minibus with an excellent, careful driver, Mujdat, meant we had a comfortable trip. Water available un the bus at all times was much appreciated.
Most of the hotels we stayed in were very good although the hotel in Istanbul was disappointing and the dining room at Pamukalle was not a pleasant experience.',5.0,'2023-07-02T17:53:28Z','REV-FFWZqzcGOXb3xXoh2nVttHV2HWvyWq8zwHhRXOBjwsQ=','en','KenRapson','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P159','12-Day Magic Explorer Tour from Istanbul','I loved it!','I met the most amazing people during this trip!. Usually my trips are solo as I\'m concerned the other travelers will not be to my liking, but this gang made my experience so enjoyable they probably mess it up for the next group.
The guide named Tamer was EXCEPTIONAL!!! He was incredibly attentive, informative, knowledgeable, and catered us to a fault. 
We were happy with the accomodations provided, and him along with the driver made sure the ride between long distances were not as grueling as otherwise would have  been. 
All in all I\'m very pleased with how my first (but not the last) to Turkey turned out.
I give it a 5 out of 5 but mostly thanks to my compadres, to Tamer and the driver as well.',5.0,'2023-06-26T06:31:18Z','REV-dkSn0zCRbyQllTdGVMSM14BmjFG0um4eP0ek3EaV9so=','en','ribbyrib','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P159','12-Day Magic Explorer Tour from Istanbul','Magic Carpet Explorer Tour May 23','We just returned from Turkey with Orchun and our driver Mudjat. In Van with Adam. We had a wonderful time and I definitely would reccomend them as guides and tour company.  The only reason I didn\'t give 5 stars is that some of the drives were a bit too long (as pointed out in tour description) and also as described I don\'t care for the sales pitches at the different places. But that is me and it was all foretold. Excellent dependable company and nothing went wrong the whole trip. Learned much about the culture and people and history of this beautiful country.',4.0,'2023-05-24T11:34:03Z','REV-1X9rrIo7iV7WaYYLuyyWKU+xv7n/jm7W1SvEE2qNfe8=','en','Bearflorid','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P159','12-Day Magic Explorer Tour from Istanbul','Tour worth every penny','Excellent and convenient travel booked by tour group. I cant imagine doing it myself. Excellent tour guide very knowledgeable and polite. Orçun Kamit and Mujdat made our experience truly magical!',5.0,'2023-05-23T11:02:03Z','REV-Iqs3ngtKf7oCvTATSZDzolKmQYDByXHw3gGz6xqfg4o=','en','andrewsY4681RV','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P159','12-Day Magic Explorer Tour from Istanbul','Amazing Tour - sorry to be leaving','Amazing tour; our Guide \"G\" (Goksu) was extremely knowledgable and was able to explain everything clearly.  He was happy to answer all our questions and was extremely patient with us all.  He was also mindful of rest breaks and toilet stops which added to our comfort; and assisted us as, and when needed.
I highly recommend Goksu as a travel guide and one day if I get a chance to come back, he will be the Guide I request.',5.0,'2023-05-08T02:06:32Z','REV-MmAz9NVysp6JuzA8zL0gp2RQQwjiaobWhKboheeEamI=','en','Erin3300','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P159','12-Day Magic Explorer Tour from Istanbul','Great tour','This was a great way to see the major sites of 
Turkey. Our tour included the Anzac Day services at Gallipoli .  Communicating with Fez Travel from NZ was easy and our pick up from Istanbul Airport went smoothly.  Hotels were generally good especially the one at Cappadocia. Our guide Fatih was excellent and fun. He was very knowledgeable and we especially appreciated his help in getting to and from the Anzac Day services.',4.0,'2023-05-05T03:55:02Z','REV-lLY1co0rTpHzfgo2JQ+iA4gRWBME5T4Y0J1U0CfxMsM=','en','Jessna','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P159','12-Day Magic Explorer Tour from Istanbul','Visit Turkey with Fez Travel!!!','Turkey is by far the world\'s largest museum.  Everywhere you turn history is present dating back to B.C. period.
The only way to explore it is with Fez Travel. They specialize in Turkey travel and history. Fez is a small group tour company which makes the experience more personal and allows for much more time and learning at each historical site. The guides are well educated historians who specialize in particular regions of the country. My guide Ege was exceptional!! His knowledge and love of his job and country was continuously displayed. He takes care of you like you are his Family. I never expected to learn and enjoy Turkey so much. An amazing adventure. Thank You Ege and Fez Travel for a lifetime experience in the world\'s largest museum.',5.0,'2022-10-23T15:38:47Z','REV-3EnjL0Ph5Qtl2MrmKvNzi2ngazQY9k2ccU0HuXsA1ww=','en','carol c','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P55','Tour of Turkey In 10 Days From Istanbul with Ephesus and Cappadocia','Fez magic carpet tour of Turkey','We took the fez travel magic carpet tour and experienced the amazing culture, food and highlights of Turkey. Our tour guide G was really great and went over and beyond to make our trip fun and enjoyable.',5.0,'2024-04-07T00:52:59Z','REV-QkWpinxvpdD2SFtfbHqQ14C3/TP/kNyMS0Q+XP05qag=','en','582averyt','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P55','Tour of Turkey In 10 Days From Istanbul with Ephesus and Cappadocia','Fez travel magic carpet tour','This was an amazing trip and experience!  It was our first trip to Turkey and as Americans we didn’t have a lot of experience with the culture. On this trip we got to see many great historical treasures and learn a lot about the country as we traveled in convenience from place to place as a family. My 13 yo daughter had a blast too!  Goksu at Fez is a fabulous guide and went above and beyond!',5.0,'2024-04-06T10:55:06Z','REV-l7avCg3KIJWWkNkN/oyEsWm2D94Wd50ag07otx/XiIY=','en','allent295','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P55','Tour of Turkey In 10 Days From Istanbul with Ephesus and Cappadocia','Wonderful Experience in Turkiye with Fez Travel','The Magic Carpet tour 10 day that we did in late February to early March 2024 with Fez Travel exceeded our expectations. Our experience in the places that we visited was so amazing. We were so mesmerized by the beauty of Turkiye landscapes, by the richness of history and culture of the vast lands, and by the hospitality & genuineness of the people that we met during our trip. We would like to mention 2 special people that made our trip so magical: Tamer ( our guide) and Hakan ( our driver). Tamer was exceptional in looking after us, he was particularly good in details, he anticipated anything that we might need & always making sure that we were comfortable, safe and enjoy all the experiences during our trip. Tamer explained everything very well, not only about the history of the places we visited, but also the food, useful tips & hints of buying souvenirs, giving us free time to explore on our own while making sure that we were safe, well & catered for. Hakan ( our driver) was fantastic in making sure that we enjoyed the drive ( some days could be a long drive). Hakan was a very safe & smooth driver, even provided a step bench to help us getting on/off the minibus. I was really happy & grateful with the Magic Carpet 10 day tour by Fez Travel, and definitely would recommend Fez Travel to my friends and family should they wish to visit the beautiful & magical land of Turkiye.

Erni',5.0,'2024-03-02T13:01:23Z','REV-8To7nJwGAKTZBefv80XCG90tlx7gLQY1viFGEmdMfqo=','en','etarmono','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P55','Tour of Turkey In 10 Days From Istanbul with Ephesus and Cappadocia','Magic carpet 2024','This was a tour worth doing. Itinerary included the major highlights of Turkey. Good choice of accommodation with breakfast and dinners provided. Our guide Halil and driver Hassan ensured we had a safe and enjoyable time.',4.0,'2024-02-01T04:19:16Z','REV-2VKYO4iOxIqWkOPfvMphJs85vslAZ3mwJvr3PRgFdJQ=','en','Escape56536018219','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P55','Tour of Turkey In 10 Days From Istanbul with Ephesus and Cappadocia','Fantastic experience and lots of fun','Fantastic tour with fabulous fellow travellers and an excellent guide and driver. We spent two days in Istanbul then travelled through Turkey to learn about its culture and history while visiting some beautiful and amazing locations. Highly recommended with personal favourite -a hot air balloon ride at sunrise.',5.0,'2023-12-03T12:22:56Z','REV-KIFMJ8GpNAWbJyLRU0IJhyZwkt28CZaERjwzQP/BDzc=','en','venerao762','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P55','Tour of Turkey In 10 Days From Istanbul with Ephesus and Cappadocia','Türkiye - so much to see and so little time.','Magic Carpet Tour. Best tour ever - spectacular scenery, customs and culture. 10 full days of sharing and fun filled adventure across Turkiye from Istanbul, Gallipoli, Troy, Ephesus, Kusadasi, Pamukkale, Cappadoccia, Konya, Goreme, and more.  Nothing was too much trouble for our guide Çeren and our bus driver, Yilmaz. 

Our group consisted of people of all ages and came from Philippines, Australia, New Zealand and USA and we encountered very few fellow tourists enabling us to meet and mix with the locals for our meals. All hotels were clean, comfortable and spacious 
Çeren was fabulous and also very expert in sharing all the necessary information and “fun facts” as the tour progressed.  We all benefited from Çeren’s knowledge and sense of humour. 

We only had one small disappointment during the the entire tour and that was on the last day due to inclement high altitude weather - winds were too strong and we had to forgo our Ballooning experience in Cappadoccia. For that alone, we will need to return to Türkiye and have more fun, hopefully with Çeren and Yilmaz!   

Yilmaz kept the van spotless during the tour and managed our luggage with expert care and attention unloading, depositing it into each hotel and again collecting and repacking onto the van. He expertly navigated us through some crowded city traffic, particularly on the last day due to road closures and a football match. 

We would travel with Fez again and recommend both Çeren and Yilmaz to our friends.',5.0,'2023-11-15T13:39:03Z','REV-X4F1s7KnpZ5zPWJO61bdmF2ejFD0DKgWAvZ3u+0872k=','en','FarAway813060','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P55','Tour of Turkey In 10 Days From Istanbul with Ephesus and Cappadocia','Bucket list tour of Turkey','Surprising small group tour of Turkey covering all the sights from Istanbul to Gallipoli, Cappadocia, and back. Travelled in super comfy clean bus by the excellent driver Baki, and lead by our super efficient guide Tamer. Schedule ran perfectly. All accomodation was exceptional…a very comfortable tour. Beautiful food and experiences. Highly recommended.',5.0,'2023-11-05T09:40:21Z','REV-kDD0NOX2j1F9K4rVQKWk1uwVxGlvV/VsZkU47uZjSQk=','en','JacquiS310','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P55','Tour of Turkey In 10 Days From Istanbul with Ephesus and Cappadocia','Fabulous tour','A fantastic tour - well organised by a great tour guide Tamer and our bus driver Baci. Can’t thank you enough. We saw amazing sights through Türkiye - highly recommended',5.0,'2023-11-05T08:23:15Z','REV-kDD0NOX2j1F9K4rVQKWk1gq5E3/5dJlS7yJHDWURFxE=','en','739gayleh','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P55','Tour of Turkey In 10 Days From Istanbul with Ephesus and Cappadocia','Disappointed with local Exoticca guide in Istanbul','Disappointed that whilst in Istanbul one of the \'included\' activities was not provided by the local guide company and that the local guide company did not provide return transport for the excursion activities. Return transport should have been provided or the travellers should have been informed prior to paying for the holiday. Instead, travellers were left marooned without any information or guidance to be able to return to their hotels. The local guide literally left the tour group mid-way during one of the excursions and expected the group o find their own way (without any form any form of guidance or explanation) to the \'included activities\' and then to their hotels. This was extremely irresposible and could have resulted in awful consequences! 
When I wrote to Exoticca\'s Customer Care/Service Department, apart from an apology they were not of any assistance.',4.0,'2023-10-12T06:51:57Z','REV-X6b+gWDb4l9vCohq4lc4mys6Ksna/5zsSfD7MAPBxl8=','en','AJJ23TM','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P55','Tour of Turkey In 10 Days From Istanbul with Ephesus and Cappadocia','A great introduction to Turkey!','The trip started at Istanbul and we stayed at Cappadocia, Konya, Pamukkale, Kusadasi, and Canakkale before returning to Istanbul. We visited 6 UNESCO World Heritage Sites along the way. One highlight was ballooning in Cappadocia. Our guide was Osman, who had an excellent knowledge of the history of the sites we visited. He also introduced us to Turkish culture. As we were a small group of 8, he took us to local restaurants for lunch and gave us a taste of the local delicacies. The driver was Hasan, who was a great driver, always smiling. The bus was almost brand new and Hasan looked after it very well. The hotels we stayed at were excellent.  The transfers to and from the airport were good, even though we were late arriving.',5.0,'2023-10-08T12:47:40Z','REV-DTfAZEhVHBHQ09WjvF+Txzg6T7TYKdDEjihEPNj9dvQ=','en','Silverskier45','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P56','7-Night Turkey Beauty Highlights from Istanbul with Ephesus and Cappadocia','A Magical Week!!','What an incredible week of exploring beautiful Turkey. So much gratitude to Fez Travel for providing that experience with  immaculate services of comfort, ease, and reliability. Very professional, honest and great communication as well. Thank you so much Tamer and Hasan for sharing your stories, passionate and guidance of your beloved country. Memories that will be unforgettable. Highly recommend Fez Travel!!',5.0,'2024-03-31T07:57:28Z','REV-+msGYoDi2x4yh4POIzSxZuWANhSQlXHsybSN8zLtHVI=','en','A4401URml','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P56','7-Night Turkey Beauty Highlights from Istanbul with Ephesus and Cappadocia','Amazing!','Amazing experience. I highly recommend this tour.
The tour operator was very knowledgeable, respectful and reliable.',5.0,'2023-04-01T13:59:13Z','REV-GXoadypsN8H9XtmJxQ2v7vnd+8/3UrmCu7qdhtME5hc=','en','Lesrick N','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P56','7-Night Turkey Beauty Highlights from Istanbul with Ephesus and Cappadocia','Wonderful Turkey Tour','The whole tour was well organized and beautiful! The highlights and activities in each place were up and beyond expectations. Top hotels in excellent locations. Our guide Tamer and driver Murad did a great job! I love everything on this tour.',5.0,'2023-01-22T07:12:14Z','REV-4gC91e6XIWRpTgH++3yJPA4VbPeQ1B/RGm9gVJY79Rg=','en','X3058QWmonab','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P56','7-Night Turkey Beauty Highlights from Istanbul with Ephesus and Cappadocia','Unprofessionally managed trip','The company made a major goof-up in our booking. They started the tour a day earlier without feeling the need to even inform us and later made excuses like major attractions are closed, forcing them to start the tour earlier. They tried to compensate us with a private tour and lunch, but that is nothing compared to what they owe us for this unprofessionalism and deceitful handling of our booking!

Further, in Kusadasi, they took us to a carpet weaving centre, where the manager was nothing less than an extortionist. He was trying to extort our credit card from us on some or the other pretext to force us to buy at least one carpet. All this was happening while the tour guide watched mutely. However, we didn’t buckle. Sad day for the manager. The day was not planned well. We went close to the Isa Bey mosque, but did not go inside despite having ample time left for the day to end.

Even the day at Pamukkale was not planned well. There is so much to see and experience there, but we were allotted only 2 hours! Some of the ruins take up to an hour to reach by hike. We reached Pamukkale at 3.30 pm, but could not enjoy much for the first hour because of the sun. There was no need to have rushed us back to the hotel since only a few went for the optional dervish show later that evening.It is not fair for people who have travelled far just to see the beauty of the place. We would have loved to spend more time at the travertines than watch the dervish show which can be caught in Istanbul as well.

Even in Cappadocia, they did the same. It is full of beautiful valleys and no matter how much you see, you are not satisfied. Yet, post lunch, time was spent indoors in an obscenely expensive pottery centre and equally expensive silver jewellery shop, where there is a lot of scope for bargaining making you wonder about the fairness of prices.',2.0,'2022-10-31T04:47:11Z','REV-g8z3vVB01qbIsGjDRTjR0lI0AqBjDumSQ63t4rHfcF4=','en','patilsapana1','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P56','7-Night Turkey Beauty Highlights from Istanbul with Ephesus and Cappadocia','Excellent service from Tamer our Guide and Yilmas our Driver from FEZ travel','This is a tour that gives you a hint of the richness that Turkey has to offer outside Istanbul.  We left everything in the hands of TAMER who was our guide from Fez travel and YILMAS the driver.  TAMER is very knowledgeable, kind, patient and organised and everything worked really well .  YILMAS the driver kept his cool and his smile throughout, and allowed us to see the so much in a short period of time.  For me,  Cappadocia was the highlight, with the outdoor UNESCO  world heritage sight museum, the stay at the Cave Hotel and of course the Hot Air Balloon experience.   Ephesus is also a must see if your are into history and culture. Overall, I would say this was one of the most organised, interesting and relaxed holidays I had.  Thank you Tamer and Yilmas.',5.0,'2022-09-29T03:54:22Z','REV-byCF4TLtHIvRFVYExO9zAQQzbIoIeAWVC0G6y/kneao=','en','Calypso100','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P56','7-Night Turkey Beauty Highlights from Istanbul with Ephesus and Cappadocia','A holiday we\'ll above my expectations','The hot air ballon ride over the Goreme valley in Cappadocja was out of this world. Our tour guide Tamer was simply outstanding. He always went out of his way to ensure we get the best from our trip. Yilmaz the driver also deserves praise for his skilful and joyful driving. Highly recommended',5.0,'2022-09-25T08:22:21Z','REV-K3kAF4W+uogESr8C7g2f8cq6zUA9JmT0KTgFvUsTVGU=','en','491raya','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P56','7-Night Turkey Beauty Highlights from Istanbul with Ephesus and Cappadocia','Amazing work by tamer from fez travel','It was an amazing holiday.  The highlight was paragliding over the white terrace.  Tamer was an amazing guide who always kept us feeling safe informed and entertained.  He went out of his way to make the trip memorabl.  Thanks tamer.',5.0,'2022-04-06T14:50:27Z','REV-RM+Pq7KzLDVQ855R4EwRMpxc5OEDVMa00xHx5chqL4A=','en','vasen g','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P56','7-Night Turkey Beauty Highlights from Istanbul with Ephesus and Cappadocia','Best tour company ever, they go above and beyond!','If I could give Fez Travel more than five stars I would.  Our experience was unique; we had to withdraw from the tour on the fifth night because my husband had contracted COVID in Istanbul (before our tour started) and symptoms started earlier that day.  He started feeling like he had gastro-intestinal issues (rare with COVID) then cold symptoms later in the day in Ephesus.  He called our tour guide, Camam, who arranged for an antigen rapid test in our hotel room, which was positive.  Canan, who was the tour rep we had been dealing with for almost two years as we kept rescheduling our trip because of COVID concerns immediately arranged for the rest of those on our tour to be tested before leaving in the morning.  She arranged to extend our stay at the hotel at the same room rate, which included breakfast and dinner for $57 per night.  When the hotel wanted to move us to the \"quarantine room\" which was much smaller and had no room for exercise and no access to direct sun or fresh air (other than a window),  The doctor had emphasized the need for all of these things.  Canan intervened and we were able to stay in the room we were in. 

Canan arranged for a private doctor to come to our room throughout the 10 day quarantine, during which I also eventually tested positive.  She arranged our transportation to Izmir Airport, then a flight to Istanbul where we would take a Turkish Airlines flight back to the US.  All of this was above and beyond her responsibility as a tour agent.  Both Canan and Camam checked in with us throughout our extended stay.  At one point Canan said that we were no longer clients, we\'d become family.  And it really did feel that way.  

We will be eternally grateful for the care we received in this unexpected circumstance.  At the end of quarantine we were offered the opportunity to pick up our tour where we left off, joining the next group coming through.  While it was tempting, we really needed to get back home by then.  But we will come back to Turkey someday to see the places we missed and more.  And we will do it with Fez Travel.',5.0,'2021-12-01T07:39:43Z','REV-L+kWjTl/p2PndeaKtExiSHULUaNrsueASdFIKJ1DaxQ=','en','Louise M','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P56','7-Night Turkey Beauty Highlights from Istanbul with Ephesus and Cappadocia','Regular experience','Excellent attention from VIATOR to buy the tour.
Lousy coordination between VIATOR and FEZ travel, since I hired a service in Spanish and they gave it to me in English.
Nurseda from FEZ: EXCELLENT
In addition, Feysa from Fez Travel said they would pick us up at 7:30 and they passed until 1:00 p.m.
The tour guide very friendly and knowledgeable, only very lazy, as he gave directions when we arrived to some places and told us “see you at xx hours” without leading us and explaining ourselves in some places, only in those where we could buy something (rugs, jewelry, pottery).
A lot of time was lost in the places where they took us to buy rugs, jewelry and pottery.
Good hotels.',3.0,'2019-11-13T13:58:52Z','REV-keUzN/isKNkn+AxI29fFF4XU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','armand0garrid0','VIATOR'),('5739P56','7-Night Turkey Beauty Highlights from Istanbul with Ephesus and Cappadocia','Turkey Beauty Tour','TravelPrincess, my friend and travel mate on this tour,  hit all the great points which made our tour so very wonderful !   I wanted to tag on to her rave review and do another special shout out  to  Metin Pehlivan !   He is a kind, knowledgeable, fun and cool guide who took care of 20 giddy  travelers from all parts of the world ! If ever we join another organized tour , Metin will always be the gold standard to gauge other tour guides by. And if we join another tour by Fez, we can only hope that we cross paths with Metin again.  Yes, he\'s that awesome ! Mustafa, our bus driver, added to our delightful experience; we all felt very safe in his hands while he navigated miles and miles of beautiful Turkey.  These two precious people made our trip  one for the ages ! Fez Travel, I hope you know that they\'re both an asset to your business!   

Fez Travel, a word of advice, please delete Vista Spa @ Pammukale from your list of hotels.  Completely disappointed at this horrible choice of accommodations @ Pammukale.  Drab, dirty, insect infested rooms took away a bit from an otherwise awesome day in that area.',5.0,'2019-10-29T17:50:05Z','REV-uhWOAT4+d6dZKbAUjPIN4+6lPsc9E+dF7FuNFoFeDKM=','en','CesTree','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P58','Turkey Best 8-Day Tour: Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Ephesus','Highly recommended','This Turkey tour has been fantastic and felt like a private tour with just 4 people. We were lucky to have met a lovely couple travelling with us as well as have Tamer as our guide and Murat as our driver. Tamer has been a great tour guide, keeping us well informed throughout the trip. I will certainly recommend Fez Travel to my family and friends.',5.0,'2023-09-15T23:28:25Z','REV-1x+lzW2YwD5p5ol70TgPrJ+sIexZyK/eOvY9uTe6NWc=','en','Kim T','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P58','Turkey Best 8-Day Tour: Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Ephesus','Turkeyire travels','Turkeyire was such a highlight of our trip.  We got to bond with new friends and an amazing guide (Tamer) and driver (Murat). 

Having such a small your of 4 made it a trip to remember. 

If anyone is planning to travel to Turkey I would highly recommend book directly with FazTravel and ask for Tamer and Murat as your guide and driver.',5.0,'2023-09-15T23:20:23Z','REV-1x+lzW2YwD5p5ol70TgPrLZWULcRdsSYy8xZJ3C6aBk=','en','karlyC614','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P58','Turkey Best 8-Day Tour: Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Ephesus','Great experience and well looked after. Beautiful and friendly people.','Thanks to our wonderful tour leader Tamer and courteous driver Murat we had a safe and exciting time discovering beautiful Türkiye. The best team.',5.0,'2023-09-15T09:06:35Z','REV-iEQhEM8Tem10tgYm1vWhN65+Rhcq7rHdqYtFUJx0wZs=','en','rankwain','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P58','Turkey Best 8-Day Tour: Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Ephesus','Turkey travel','We have booked this tour with Travel desire and Fez travel . The hotel selection, food and service was excellent.  We are very happy',5.0,'2022-06-16T08:29:02Z','REV-Dl46+SQDn81GFViv5Sv+MsXGw+H8gT8LGYvleubfo2M=','en','464shilpag','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P58','Turkey Best 8-Day Tour: Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Ephesus','The best vacation of my life','We went for 8 day turkey tour from fez travels in last week of may.. trip included Istanbul, pamukkale , Antalya and Cappadocia.. Pinar from Fez travels was our tour planner in Istanbul.. It was a very well organised tour right from the word go.. The hotels , the guides, the food , the transfers , answering of queries .. Everything  was outstanding . I cannot thank Fez travels and Pinar enough for their hospitality and excellent trip for us.. She personally upgraded our rooms to deluxe in Istanbul.. Always answered the calls .. Made fantastic arrangements at all hotels. the guides and transfers were really good .. I will definitely recommend her and fez travels for everyone planning a trip to turkey ..I look forward to visiting turkey again for the amazing hospitality and great arrangements by Fez travels ..!!',5.0,'2022-05-31T11:06:31Z','REV-cbR3/O63DdWVl3oPEDP4Ht76NAPyvN269NKLbO9OwEU=','en','saadazmi123','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P58','Turkey Best 8-Day Tour: Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Ephesus','Magical journey across Turkey','Every excursion was interesting, detailed information by  an experienced tour leader/guide. Goksu Pamir.Hotels and all services very satisfactory.',5.0,'2022-05-15T16:24:13Z','REV-MAUFKS+rQtLEoAyw8qzTNh0XvV7j6dE+bS6gX5985Ak=','en','MaltaTraveller522','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P58','Turkey Best 8-Day Tour: Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Ephesus','Cagman - the tour guide. Excellent service.','I travelled with my tour guide Cagman for 8 days and visited many places throughout Turkey. The trip has just ended in Capadocia. Cagman is the best guide I have had in years and I travel extensively. He is extremely knowledgeable, articulate and very passionate about his trade. He was also a good listener and very receptive to ideas I had. Cagman cares! He does everything he can to ensure that you have the richest experience possible and goes well above the call of duty. I would recommend him to any traveler who wants to make the most out of his/her vacation. He really is a wonderful guide!',5.0,'2021-02-24T15:16:28Z','REV-fjWwqwe7cO2uvxV8b3klJd6K7DfwTVuGZyMN5qKjB6E=','en','Elena D','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P58','Turkey Best 8-Day Tour: Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Ephesus','Great Guides...','We used Fez travel for our Turkey vacation. Originally we were supposed to do this trip in April but Covid happened! Mehmet was very accommodating and moved our trip date without any problems. He was very responsive throughout the planning. All 3 tour guides; Onur in Istanbul, Doneé in Cappadocia and Chengizkhan in Kusadasi were all wonderful and deserve 5+ stars. They were very accommodating and great photographers with great suggestions. Drivers were all fantastic and on time for airport and hotel pick ups. Hotels were great in Istanbul and Kusadasi. In Cappadocia request to be either in Goreme or Ürgüp which have city centers with many restaurants and shops. Our hotel was  initially chosen in a smaller village but we were lucky enough to change once we arrived because it was so out of the way. We were moved to MDC cave hotel in Ürgüp which was much better location. Overall everything was great and the trip was everything promised. Would definitely recommend using this company as they were professional all the way.',5.0,'2020-09-14T11:47:08Z','REV-Fq4UfwL6yoorRzu3I68b8m3kThOJSz/KZXIsUscR/6Y=','en','yparisa','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P58','Turkey Best 8-Day Tour: Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Ephesus','Turkish Delight','Thank you Turkey for letting me experience your beauty, hospitality, your ancient historic sights, friendliness of the people, your food, vast changing landscapes from sunny yellow Canola fields to lush green wheat fields, salt lakes, fairy landscapes, the underground city, Pottery, carpet waving, our guide with his excellent knowledge of all the sights he took us too - Ibrahim Akman, our driver for making sure we arrive safe at our next destination and for bringing our baggage safe to the hotel the last night.  Thank you, I left my footprints and heart behind, a good reason to return.  Madeleine Senekal',5.0,'2019-05-15T06:48:49Z','REV-by40ksz1hoj1KHHVn6BZMLL01pnqRo5lxkt6sBuAcsc=','en','turkishMdelight','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P58','Turkey Best 8-Day Tour: Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Ephesus','Fantastic Ancient Turkey Tour','We have just completed the 8 day cultural tour which was fabulous. Genghis Khan was our tour guide and he was an amazing guide and very knowledgeable regarding the various histories of the sites an regions visited. Highly recommend Fez Travel and Genghis. A thoroughly enjoyable trip. Susan and Linda, New Zealand',5.0,'2019-04-12T12:05:16Z','REV-PpDqnr1jfPEeDfjCyTTPHUZ42T5MhsGYyXjRLIbWaEQ=','en','Getaway133195','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P60','Istanbul Classics: Hagia Sophia Topkapi Palace Blue Mosque Hippodromme','Istanbul in January','Great local guide (Tim) very knowledgeable and incredibly friendly and helpful. Went above and beyond to make sure our visit was special',5.0,'2024-02-06T21:25:23Z','REV-8IShaSibz6i2o20cUdkbArplR0fBAIqVUtwcezqtvDI=','en','E7000YEbrianh','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P60','Istanbul Classics: Hagia Sophia Topkapi Palace Blue Mosque Hippodromme','Great tour around Istanbul with \"a let\'s go out around town with a local friend\" vibe','My guide, Mr Orcun, was lovely: he brought me up and down showing me the different landmarks. I wanted to take a lots of pictures and he was so willing to do it, even suggesting the right poses and spots. 

We also visited a carpet maker which was magical: I probably overstayed my visit there, but it was too interesting. 

Lovely guide who knows one or two nice shops for some good shopping too (Istanbul shops are flooded with fake goods which shop keepers try to push onto you, so a guide like him comes very handy) ;) 

I didn\'t have the impression to be on a tour with a guide, but with a friend, which was lovely! 

Highly recommended.',5.0,'2023-06-30T03:54:50Z','REV-vb09e99xoeZwsHVnkY63NC73QYtIGUXRszzLCYgcJ1c=','en','W1822ORteresad','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P60','Istanbul Classics: Hagia Sophia Topkapi Palace Blue Mosque Hippodromme','Istanbul Tour','Ata was a fantastic tour guide. He made me feel at ease straight away and was so informative about the history. I would highly recommend Ata for any tour.',5.0,'2023-05-23T11:22:54Z','REV-Iqs3ngtKf7oCvTATSZDzog5ESmTqpq2uzcLCobXm9mk=','en','U5362DCdaniellec','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P60','Istanbul Classics: Hagia Sophia Topkapi Palace Blue Mosque Hippodromme','Fez Travel Day Tours - Istanbul Old City Tour','My Solo Trip To Turkey .. Istanbul, Cappadocia, Izmir, Kusadasi & Pamukkale.

Interesting & Intriguing Istanbul .. In Tantalizing & Terrific Turkey 🇹🇷.

Welcome to Istanbul .. I am finally here again .. A megalopolis city, with 20 million inhabitants that is being developed and expanded rapidly on a yearly basis .. Istanbul & Turkey here I come.

Checked into the Holiday Inn Hotel on Topkapi area .. Centrally & Conveniently located in the old part of the city old centre close to Sultan Ahmet area with the Blue tram lines running across the hotel.

The city is well equipped with its transportation services with the trams, metro trains and bus services .. So, it’s easy to get around this huge megapolis by buying a transport card at 5 TL, to purchase a daily transport ticket at 2 TL, very seamless connections.

I started my personalized city tour with a small group of people from India and South Africa, headed by our tour guide Onur Enür, who is a seasoned and experienced tour guide, together with his apprentice @ Ozzie .. We learned a lot about Istanbul old city ares from these two guys who are very helpful .. Thank you guys for tour guide .. It was an excellent Day Tour in Istanbul Old City around the Sultan Ahmet areas.

We covered these main tourist attractions :
- Hippodrome of Constantinople which was a circus that was the sporting center of Constantinople, capital of the Byzantine Empire, and now being turned into a square called Sultan Ahmet Meydani in the heart of Istanbul, with fragments of the original Greek structures still surviving.
- Topkapi Palace, one of the biggest palace in the world during its prime, which was simply amazing visit especially getting to see with my very own eyes the relics of our beloved Prophet Muhammad s.a.w. that includes his clothings, tooth, beard, weapons, chop and holy book @ Al Quran, and those relics used by his closest companions @ Saidinah Abu Bakar, Saidinah Uthman, Saidinah Umar, Saidinah Ali, plus those relics used by his beloved wife @ Saidinatul Aishah & his beloved daughter @ Saidinatul Fatima .. This is simply the highlight of my trip here .. I was simply in awed looking at those very important relics.
- Sultan Ahmet Blue Mosque .. I skipped the Friday prayer because I am a ‘musafir’ and I ended praying the 2 rakaat of solat jamak & qasar prayers for Solat Zuhor & Solat Asar plus the 2 rakaat for Solat Sunat .. Simply Spiritually Comforting .. The queue was so long but I managed to cut through because I wanted to pray at the mosque .. Which was partly close for renovations.
- Hagia Sophia .. Which was simply amazing and breathtaking with it beautiful doom that so beautiful and still standing strong .. Where it was used as a church for more than 920 years and then it was used as a mosque for more than 480 years and now it’s being turned into a museum for these two very important religion.
- The Meeting Point of Civilization in Istanbul between the East meeting the West, where it’s the only city in the world that is located between two continents of Asia and Europe.
- The largest tulip live carpet on the ground, where tulip originally cape from Istanbul in Turkey that is the symbol of this city, before it was brought out to Amsterdam in The Netherlands .. Simply Stunning.
- The Istanbul Grand Bazaar, where it was a huge huge bazaar filled to the brim with people end to end .. One could hardly walk, let alone shop, haggle and buy .. It was way too crowded .. We were supposed to go and see a carpet shop and learn how they make their famous Turkish carpets that are simply exquisite and stunning .. We just didn’t have enough time. 
- The only qualm I had was, this tour didn’t also include another trip to the other iconic building nearby @ The Sultan Suleyman Mosque.

Lunch was included, and it was a great lunch session that we had in this nice cozy kebab restaurant .. Yummytummydelicious!

With the help from our tour guide @ Onur, we managed to buy our food goodies from
a highly reputable shop to buy their famous Turkish Delights & Baklavas .. Yummytummydelicious!

With the help from Onue, I also managed to buy the Turkish local SIM cards @ Türk Cell, which is very handy yo have here locally.

This Fez Travel Day Trip Tour to the Old City of Istanbul is highly recommended .. But one needs to walk around a lot .. As I ended doing more that 24,000 steps during this Day Trip Tour.

Highly recommended and worth the money, time and energy .. Check it out.

Thanks Onur and Ozzie for your tour guide here.

Zalarji’s Journey in 2019
28th April 2019',5.0,'2019-04-28T17:05:46Z','REV-3wsA28OBw5R3mSOH7lPegvjMJ1yl+W+69x03H6BkgdE=','en','zalarji93','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P60','Istanbul Classics: Hagia Sophia Topkapi Palace Blue Mosque Hippodromme','Do not buy tix online from them. It’s a scam.','Do not buy tickets online from this agency. Although on their site they claim “no printing” needed, in fact after you buy the tix, they send you a note you need to exchange your e-tickets for paper tix at their agency, without as so much sending you the agency address. What a scam! We lost 3 tix = 33 Euro.',1.0,'2019-02-21T10:29:19Z','REV-/mIL7env9WxG56l9b6/4tvwW7nZ92eYecel5BpJeo5w=','en','Artadaggio','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P58','Turkey Best 8-Day Tour: Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Ephesus','Magical journey across Turkey','Every excursion was interesting, detailed information by  an experienced tour leader/guide. Goksu Pamir.Hotels and all services very satisfactory.',5.0,'2022-05-15T16:24:13Z','REV-MAUFKS+rQtLEoAyw8qzTNh0XvV7j6dE+bS6gX5985Ak=','en','MaltaTraveller522','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P58','Turkey Best 8-Day Tour: Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Ephesus','Cagman - the tour guide. Excellent service.','I travelled with my tour guide Cagman for 8 days and visited many places throughout Turkey. The trip has just ended in Capadocia. Cagman is the best guide I have had in years and I travel extensively. He is extremely knowledgeable, articulate and very passionate about his trade. He was also a good listener and very receptive to ideas I had. Cagman cares! He does everything he can to ensure that you have the richest experience possible and goes well above the call of duty. I would recommend him to any traveler who wants to make the most out of his/her vacation. He really is a wonderful guide!',5.0,'2021-02-24T15:16:28Z','REV-fjWwqwe7cO2uvxV8b3klJd6K7DfwTVuGZyMN5qKjB6E=','en','Elena D','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P58','Turkey Best 8-Day Tour: Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Ephesus','Great Guides...','We used Fez travel for our Turkey vacation. Originally we were supposed to do this trip in April but Covid happened! Mehmet was very accommodating and moved our trip date without any problems. He was very responsive throughout the planning. All 3 tour guides; Onur in Istanbul, Doneé in Cappadocia and Chengizkhan in Kusadasi were all wonderful and deserve 5+ stars. They were very accommodating and great photographers with great suggestions. Drivers were all fantastic and on time for airport and hotel pick ups. Hotels were great in Istanbul and Kusadasi. In Cappadocia request to be either in Goreme or Ürgüp which have city centers with many restaurants and shops. Our hotel was  initially chosen in a smaller village but we were lucky enough to change once we arrived because it was so out of the way. We were moved to MDC cave hotel in Ürgüp which was much better location. Overall everything was great and the trip was everything promised. Would definitely recommend using this company as they were professional all the way.',5.0,'2020-09-14T11:47:08Z','REV-Fq4UfwL6yoorRzu3I68b8m3kThOJSz/KZXIsUscR/6Y=','en','yparisa','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P58','Turkey Best 8-Day Tour: Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Ephesus','Turkish Delight','Thank you Turkey for letting me experience your beauty, hospitality, your ancient historic sights, friendliness of the people, your food, vast changing landscapes from sunny yellow Canola fields to lush green wheat fields, salt lakes, fairy landscapes, the underground city, Pottery, carpet waving, our guide with his excellent knowledge of all the sights he took us too - Ibrahim Akman, our driver for making sure we arrive safe at our next destination and for bringing our baggage safe to the hotel the last night.  Thank you, I left my footprints and heart behind, a good reason to return.  Madeleine Senekal',5.0,'2019-05-15T06:48:49Z','REV-by40ksz1hoj1KHHVn6BZMLL01pnqRo5lxkt6sBuAcsc=','en','turkishMdelight','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P58','Turkey Best 8-Day Tour: Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Ephesus','Fantastic Ancient Turkey Tour','We have just completed the 8 day cultural tour which was fabulous. Genghis Khan was our tour guide and he was an amazing guide and very knowledgeable regarding the various histories of the sites an regions visited. Highly recommend Fez Travel and Genghis. A thoroughly enjoyable trip. Susan and Linda, New Zealand',5.0,'2019-04-12T12:05:16Z','REV-PpDqnr1jfPEeDfjCyTTPHUZ42T5MhsGYyXjRLIbWaEQ=','en','Getaway133195','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P61','Istanbul Two Continents, Bosphorous, Spice Bazaar, Beylerbeyi Palace and Camlica Hill','Istanbul Two Continents Tour with Kaya','We were extremely impressed with our day tour. Our guide, Huseyin Kaya was an excellent host - very friendly, knowledgeable and patient. We particularly loved Beylerbeyi Palace, Camilla Hill and the Bosphorous cruise. We would highly recommend Fez Travel and Kaya.',5.0,'2019-03-10T15:43:37Z','REV-y+8C8F4ISnADvGc6rMSMwyCyNX96L8U7rAsx/S7lnYA=','en','Sasquatch360','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P61','Istanbul Two Continents, Bosphorous, Spice Bazaar, Beylerbeyi Palace and Camlica Hill','I was glad that I choose this tour...','<p>I was glad that I choose this tour, allowing me to see something of the Asian side.  The guide was well-informed and personable.  The morning portion - shopping at the spice bazaar - did not appeal to me, The lunch was at a particularly unappealing restaurant absolutely packed with those coming off tour busses with very, very inadequate air conditioning plus being very loud with forced seating at large, uncomfortable tables with people from other tours that you did not know.  The afternoon portion made up for this and was appealing.  I learned that the afternoon portion which includes the Palace, Bosporous and Hill can be booked separately.</p>',3.0,'2016-08-21T10:12:47Z','REV-fiZtaXz8bsyYtVnjVaycQYXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Linda A','VIATOR'),('5739P61','Istanbul Two Continents, Bosphorous, Spice Bazaar, Beylerbeyi Palace and Camlica Hill','Avaliação tour pelo Bósforo','Fomos recebidos pelo guia. Um senhor de meia idade fluente em inglês.  Capaz de responder a pergunts também de ordem econômica e política. Muito educado. Do mais a visita ao Bazar das Especiarias é bem interessante. Cuide pois os turcos são muito bom negociante. visitar as lojas na parte externa do edifício principal é uma boa pedida. Ali está o comércio onde o cidadão local frequenta. Portanto os preços são mais baixos.',5.0,'2020-01-29T09:51:59Z','REV-ncLZuhdjkNVZTtL3jFlrfmdAFsmr/ctWVG59g5g2QAE=','pt','AlexandraContar','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P60','Istanbul Classics: Hagia Sophia Topkapi Palace Blue Mosque Hippodromme','Fez Travel Day Tours - Istanbul Old City Tour','My Solo Trip To Turkey .. Istanbul, Cappadocia, Izmir, Kusadasi & Pamukkale.

Interesting & Intriguing Istanbul .. In Tantalizing & Terrific Turkey 🇹🇷.

Welcome to Istanbul .. I am finally here again .. A megalopolis city, with 20 million inhabitants that is being developed and expanded rapidly on a yearly basis .. Istanbul & Turkey here I come.

Checked into the Holiday Inn Hotel on Topkapi area .. Centrally & Conveniently located in the old part of the city old centre close to Sultan Ahmet area with the Blue tram lines running across the hotel.

The city is well equipped with its transportation services with the trams, metro trains and bus services .. So, it’s easy to get around this huge megapolis by buying a transport card at 5 TL, to purchase a daily transport ticket at 2 TL, very seamless connections.

I started my personalized city tour with a small group of people from India and South Africa, headed by our tour guide Onur Enür, who is a seasoned and experienced tour guide, together with his apprentice @ Ozzie .. We learned a lot about Istanbul old city ares from these two guys who are very helpful .. Thank you guys for tour guide .. It was an excellent Day Tour in Istanbul Old City around the Sultan Ahmet areas.

We covered these main tourist attractions :
- Hippodrome of Constantinople which was a circus that was the sporting center of Constantinople, capital of the Byzantine Empire, and now being turned into a square called Sultan Ahmet Meydani in the heart of Istanbul, with fragments of the original Greek structures still surviving.
- Topkapi Palace, one of the biggest palace in the world during its prime, which was simply amazing visit especially getting to see with my very own eyes the relics of our beloved Prophet Muhammad s.a.w. that includes his clothings, tooth, beard, weapons, chop and holy book @ Al Quran, and those relics used by his closest companions @ Saidinah Abu Bakar, Saidinah Uthman, Saidinah Umar, Saidinah Ali, plus those relics used by his beloved wife @ Saidinatul Aishah & his beloved daughter @ Saidinatul Fatima .. This is simply the highlight of my trip here .. I was simply in awed looking at those very important relics.
- Sultan Ahmet Blue Mosque .. I skipped the Friday prayer because I am a ‘musafir’ and I ended praying the 2 rakaat of solat jamak & qasar prayers for Solat Zuhor & Solat Asar plus the 2 rakaat for Solat Sunat .. Simply Spiritually Comforting .. The queue was so long but I managed to cut through because I wanted to pray at the mosque .. Which was partly close for renovations.
- Hagia Sophia .. Which was simply amazing and breathtaking with it beautiful doom that so beautiful and still standing strong .. Where it was used as a church for more than 920 years and then it was used as a mosque for more than 480 years and now it’s being turned into a museum for these two very important religion.
- The Meeting Point of Civilization in Istanbul between the East meeting the West, where it’s the only city in the world that is located between two continents of Asia and Europe.
- The largest tulip live carpet on the ground, where tulip originally cape from Istanbul in Turkey that is the symbol of this city, before it was brought out to Amsterdam in The Netherlands .. Simply Stunning.
- The Istanbul Grand Bazaar, where it was a huge huge bazaar filled to the brim with people end to end .. One could hardly walk, let alone shop, haggle and buy .. It was way too crowded .. We were supposed to go and see a carpet shop and learn how they make their famous Turkish carpets that are simply exquisite and stunning .. We just didn’t have enough time. 
- The only qualm I had was, this tour didn’t also include another trip to the other iconic building nearby @ The Sultan Suleyman Mosque.

Lunch was included, and it was a great lunch session that we had in this nice cozy kebab restaurant .. Yummytummydelicious!

With the help from our tour guide @ Onur, we managed to buy our food goodies from
a highly reputable shop to buy their famous Turkish Delights & Baklavas .. Yummytummydelicious!

With the help from Onue, I also managed to buy the Turkish local SIM cards @ Türk Cell, which is very handy yo have here locally.

This Fez Travel Day Trip Tour to the Old City of Istanbul is highly recommended .. But one needs to walk around a lot .. As I ended doing more that 24,000 steps during this Day Trip Tour.

Highly recommended and worth the money, time and energy .. Check it out.

Thanks Onur and Ozzie for your tour guide here.

Zalarji’s Journey in 2019
28th April 2019',5.0,'2019-04-28T17:05:46Z','REV-3wsA28OBw5R3mSOH7lPegvjMJ1yl+W+69x03H6BkgdE=','en','zalarji93','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P60','Istanbul Classics: Hagia Sophia Topkapi Palace Blue Mosque Hippodromme','Do not buy tix online from them. It’s a scam.','Do not buy tickets online from this agency. Although on their site they claim “no printing” needed, in fact after you buy the tix, they send you a note you need to exchange your e-tickets for paper tix at their agency, without as so much sending you the agency address. What a scam! We lost 3 tix = 33 Euro.',1.0,'2019-02-21T10:29:19Z','REV-/mIL7env9WxG56l9b6/4tvwW7nZ92eYecel5BpJeo5w=','en','Artadaggio','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P58','Turkey Best 8-Day Tour: Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Ephesus','Magical journey across Turkey','Every excursion was interesting, detailed information by  an experienced tour leader/guide. Goksu Pamir.Hotels and all services very satisfactory.',5.0,'2022-05-15T16:24:13Z','REV-MAUFKS+rQtLEoAyw8qzTNh0XvV7j6dE+bS6gX5985Ak=','en','MaltaTraveller522','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P58','Turkey Best 8-Day Tour: Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Ephesus','Cagman - the tour guide. Excellent service.','I travelled with my tour guide Cagman for 8 days and visited many places throughout Turkey. The trip has just ended in Capadocia. Cagman is the best guide I have had in years and I travel extensively. He is extremely knowledgeable, articulate and very passionate about his trade. He was also a good listener and very receptive to ideas I had. Cagman cares! He does everything he can to ensure that you have the richest experience possible and goes well above the call of duty. I would recommend him to any traveler who wants to make the most out of his/her vacation. He really is a wonderful guide!',5.0,'2021-02-24T15:16:28Z','REV-fjWwqwe7cO2uvxV8b3klJd6K7DfwTVuGZyMN5qKjB6E=','en','Elena D','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P58','Turkey Best 8-Day Tour: Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Ephesus','Great Guides...','We used Fez travel for our Turkey vacation. Originally we were supposed to do this trip in April but Covid happened! Mehmet was very accommodating and moved our trip date without any problems. He was very responsive throughout the planning. All 3 tour guides; Onur in Istanbul, Doneé in Cappadocia and Chengizkhan in Kusadasi were all wonderful and deserve 5+ stars. They were very accommodating and great photographers with great suggestions. Drivers were all fantastic and on time for airport and hotel pick ups. Hotels were great in Istanbul and Kusadasi. In Cappadocia request to be either in Goreme or Ürgüp which have city centers with many restaurants and shops. Our hotel was  initially chosen in a smaller village but we were lucky enough to change once we arrived because it was so out of the way. We were moved to MDC cave hotel in Ürgüp which was much better location. Overall everything was great and the trip was everything promised. Would definitely recommend using this company as they were professional all the way.',5.0,'2020-09-14T11:47:08Z','REV-Fq4UfwL6yoorRzu3I68b8m3kThOJSz/KZXIsUscR/6Y=','en','yparisa','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P58','Turkey Best 8-Day Tour: Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Ephesus','Turkish Delight','Thank you Turkey for letting me experience your beauty, hospitality, your ancient historic sights, friendliness of the people, your food, vast changing landscapes from sunny yellow Canola fields to lush green wheat fields, salt lakes, fairy landscapes, the underground city, Pottery, carpet waving, our guide with his excellent knowledge of all the sights he took us too - Ibrahim Akman, our driver for making sure we arrive safe at our next destination and for bringing our baggage safe to the hotel the last night.  Thank you, I left my footprints and heart behind, a good reason to return.  Madeleine Senekal',5.0,'2019-05-15T06:48:49Z','REV-by40ksz1hoj1KHHVn6BZMLL01pnqRo5lxkt6sBuAcsc=','en','turkishMdelight','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P58','Turkey Best 8-Day Tour: Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Ephesus','Fantastic Ancient Turkey Tour','We have just completed the 8 day cultural tour which was fabulous. Genghis Khan was our tour guide and he was an amazing guide and very knowledgeable regarding the various histories of the sites an regions visited. Highly recommend Fez Travel and Genghis. A thoroughly enjoyable trip. Susan and Linda, New Zealand',5.0,'2019-04-12T12:05:16Z','REV-PpDqnr1jfPEeDfjCyTTPHUZ42T5MhsGYyXjRLIbWaEQ=','en','Getaway133195','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P61','Istanbul Two Continents, Bosphorous, Spice Bazaar, Beylerbeyi Palace and Camlica Hill','Istanbul Two Continents Tour with Kaya','We were extremely impressed with our day tour. Our guide, Huseyin Kaya was an excellent host - very friendly, knowledgeable and patient. We particularly loved Beylerbeyi Palace, Camilla Hill and the Bosphorous cruise. We would highly recommend Fez Travel and Kaya.',5.0,'2019-03-10T15:43:37Z','REV-y+8C8F4ISnADvGc6rMSMwyCyNX96L8U7rAsx/S7lnYA=','en','Sasquatch360','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P61','Istanbul Two Continents, Bosphorous, Spice Bazaar, Beylerbeyi Palace and Camlica Hill','I was glad that I choose this tour...','<p>I was glad that I choose this tour, allowing me to see something of the Asian side.  The guide was well-informed and personable.  The morning portion - shopping at the spice bazaar - did not appeal to me, The lunch was at a particularly unappealing restaurant absolutely packed with those coming off tour busses with very, very inadequate air conditioning plus being very loud with forced seating at large, uncomfortable tables with people from other tours that you did not know.  The afternoon portion made up for this and was appealing.  I learned that the afternoon portion which includes the Palace, Bosporous and Hill can be booked separately.</p>',3.0,'2016-08-21T10:12:47Z','REV-fiZtaXz8bsyYtVnjVaycQYXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Linda A','VIATOR'),('5739P61','Istanbul Two Continents, Bosphorous, Spice Bazaar, Beylerbeyi Palace and Camlica Hill','Avaliação tour pelo Bósforo','Fomos recebidos pelo guia. Um senhor de meia idade fluente em inglês.  Capaz de responder a pergunts também de ordem econômica e política. Muito educado. Do mais a visita ao Bazar das Especiarias é bem interessante. Cuide pois os turcos são muito bom negociante. visitar as lojas na parte externa do edifício principal é uma boa pedida. Ali está o comércio onde o cidadão local frequenta. Portanto os preços são mais baixos.',5.0,'2020-01-29T09:51:59Z','REV-ncLZuhdjkNVZTtL3jFlrfmdAFsmr/ctWVG59g5g2QAE=','pt','AlexandraContar','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P60','Istanbul Classics: Hagia Sophia Topkapi Palace Blue Mosque Hippodromme','Fez Travel Day Tours - Istanbul Old City Tour','My Solo Trip To Turkey .. Istanbul, Cappadocia, Izmir, Kusadasi & Pamukkale.

Interesting & Intriguing Istanbul .. In Tantalizing & Terrific Turkey 🇹🇷.

Welcome to Istanbul .. I am finally here again .. A megalopolis city, with 20 million inhabitants that is being developed and expanded rapidly on a yearly basis .. Istanbul & Turkey here I come.

Checked into the Holiday Inn Hotel on Topkapi area .. Centrally & Conveniently located in the old part of the city old centre close to Sultan Ahmet area with the Blue tram lines running across the hotel.

The city is well equipped with its transportation services with the trams, metro trains and bus services .. So, it’s easy to get around this huge megapolis by buying a transport card at 5 TL, to purchase a daily transport ticket at 2 TL, very seamless connections.

I started my personalized city tour with a small group of people from India and South Africa, headed by our tour guide Onur Enür, who is a seasoned and experienced tour guide, together with his apprentice @ Ozzie .. We learned a lot about Istanbul old city ares from these two guys who are very helpful .. Thank you guys for tour guide .. It was an excellent Day Tour in Istanbul Old City around the Sultan Ahmet areas.

We covered these main tourist attractions :
- Hippodrome of Constantinople which was a circus that was the sporting center of Constantinople, capital of the Byzantine Empire, and now being turned into a square called Sultan Ahmet Meydani in the heart of Istanbul, with fragments of the original Greek structures still surviving.
- Topkapi Palace, one of the biggest palace in the world during its prime, which was simply amazing visit especially getting to see with my very own eyes the relics of our beloved Prophet Muhammad s.a.w. that includes his clothings, tooth, beard, weapons, chop and holy book @ Al Quran, and those relics used by his closest companions @ Saidinah Abu Bakar, Saidinah Uthman, Saidinah Umar, Saidinah Ali, plus those relics used by his beloved wife @ Saidinatul Aishah & his beloved daughter @ Saidinatul Fatima .. This is simply the highlight of my trip here .. I was simply in awed looking at those very important relics.
- Sultan Ahmet Blue Mosque .. I skipped the Friday prayer because I am a ‘musafir’ and I ended praying the 2 rakaat of solat jamak & qasar prayers for Solat Zuhor & Solat Asar plus the 2 rakaat for Solat Sunat .. Simply Spiritually Comforting .. The queue was so long but I managed to cut through because I wanted to pray at the mosque .. Which was partly close for renovations.
- Hagia Sophia .. Which was simply amazing and breathtaking with it beautiful doom that so beautiful and still standing strong .. Where it was used as a church for more than 920 years and then it was used as a mosque for more than 480 years and now it’s being turned into a museum for these two very important religion.
- The Meeting Point of Civilization in Istanbul between the East meeting the West, where it’s the only city in the world that is located between two continents of Asia and Europe.
- The largest tulip live carpet on the ground, where tulip originally cape from Istanbul in Turkey that is the symbol of this city, before it was brought out to Amsterdam in The Netherlands .. Simply Stunning.
- The Istanbul Grand Bazaar, where it was a huge huge bazaar filled to the brim with people end to end .. One could hardly walk, let alone shop, haggle and buy .. It was way too crowded .. We were supposed to go and see a carpet shop and learn how they make their famous Turkish carpets that are simply exquisite and stunning .. We just didn’t have enough time. 
- The only qualm I had was, this tour didn’t also include another trip to the other iconic building nearby @ The Sultan Suleyman Mosque.

Lunch was included, and it was a great lunch session that we had in this nice cozy kebab restaurant .. Yummytummydelicious!

With the help from our tour guide @ Onur, we managed to buy our food goodies from
a highly reputable shop to buy their famous Turkish Delights & Baklavas .. Yummytummydelicious!

With the help from Onue, I also managed to buy the Turkish local SIM cards @ Türk Cell, which is very handy yo have here locally.

This Fez Travel Day Trip Tour to the Old City of Istanbul is highly recommended .. But one needs to walk around a lot .. As I ended doing more that 24,000 steps during this Day Trip Tour.

Highly recommended and worth the money, time and energy .. Check it out.

Thanks Onur and Ozzie for your tour guide here.

Zalarji’s Journey in 2019
28th April 2019',5.0,'2019-04-28T17:05:46Z','REV-3wsA28OBw5R3mSOH7lPegvjMJ1yl+W+69x03H6BkgdE=','en','zalarji93','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P60','Istanbul Classics: Hagia Sophia Topkapi Palace Blue Mosque Hippodromme','Do not buy tix online from them. It’s a scam.','Do not buy tickets online from this agency. Although on their site they claim “no printing” needed, in fact after you buy the tix, they send you a note you need to exchange your e-tickets for paper tix at their agency, without as so much sending you the agency address. What a scam! We lost 3 tix = 33 Euro.',1.0,'2019-02-21T10:29:19Z','REV-/mIL7env9WxG56l9b6/4tvwW7nZ92eYecel5BpJeo5w=','en','Artadaggio','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P58','Turkey Best 8-Day Tour: Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Ephesus','Magical journey across Turkey','Every excursion was interesting, detailed information by  an experienced tour leader/guide. Goksu Pamir.Hotels and all services very satisfactory.',5.0,'2022-05-15T16:24:13Z','REV-MAUFKS+rQtLEoAyw8qzTNh0XvV7j6dE+bS6gX5985Ak=','en','MaltaTraveller522','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P58','Turkey Best 8-Day Tour: Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Ephesus','Cagman - the tour guide. Excellent service.','I travelled with my tour guide Cagman for 8 days and visited many places throughout Turkey. The trip has just ended in Capadocia. Cagman is the best guide I have had in years and I travel extensively. He is extremely knowledgeable, articulate and very passionate about his trade. He was also a good listener and very receptive to ideas I had. Cagman cares! He does everything he can to ensure that you have the richest experience possible and goes well above the call of duty. I would recommend him to any traveler who wants to make the most out of his/her vacation. He really is a wonderful guide!',5.0,'2021-02-24T15:16:28Z','REV-fjWwqwe7cO2uvxV8b3klJd6K7DfwTVuGZyMN5qKjB6E=','en','Elena D','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P58','Turkey Best 8-Day Tour: Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Ephesus','Great Guides...','We used Fez travel for our Turkey vacation. Originally we were supposed to do this trip in April but Covid happened! Mehmet was very accommodating and moved our trip date without any problems. He was very responsive throughout the planning. All 3 tour guides; Onur in Istanbul, Doneé in Cappadocia and Chengizkhan in Kusadasi were all wonderful and deserve 5+ stars. They were very accommodating and great photographers with great suggestions. Drivers were all fantastic and on time for airport and hotel pick ups. Hotels were great in Istanbul and Kusadasi. In Cappadocia request to be either in Goreme or Ürgüp which have city centers with many restaurants and shops. Our hotel was  initially chosen in a smaller village but we were lucky enough to change once we arrived because it was so out of the way. We were moved to MDC cave hotel in Ürgüp which was much better location. Overall everything was great and the trip was everything promised. Would definitely recommend using this company as they were professional all the way.',5.0,'2020-09-14T11:47:08Z','REV-Fq4UfwL6yoorRzu3I68b8m3kThOJSz/KZXIsUscR/6Y=','en','yparisa','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P58','Turkey Best 8-Day Tour: Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Ephesus','Turkish Delight','Thank you Turkey for letting me experience your beauty, hospitality, your ancient historic sights, friendliness of the people, your food, vast changing landscapes from sunny yellow Canola fields to lush green wheat fields, salt lakes, fairy landscapes, the underground city, Pottery, carpet waving, our guide with his excellent knowledge of all the sights he took us too - Ibrahim Akman, our driver for making sure we arrive safe at our next destination and for bringing our baggage safe to the hotel the last night.  Thank you, I left my footprints and heart behind, a good reason to return.  Madeleine Senekal',5.0,'2019-05-15T06:48:49Z','REV-by40ksz1hoj1KHHVn6BZMLL01pnqRo5lxkt6sBuAcsc=','en','turkishMdelight','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P58','Turkey Best 8-Day Tour: Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Ephesus','Fantastic Ancient Turkey Tour','We have just completed the 8 day cultural tour which was fabulous. Genghis Khan was our tour guide and he was an amazing guide and very knowledgeable regarding the various histories of the sites an regions visited. Highly recommend Fez Travel and Genghis. A thoroughly enjoyable trip. Susan and Linda, New Zealand',5.0,'2019-04-12T12:05:16Z','REV-PpDqnr1jfPEeDfjCyTTPHUZ42T5MhsGYyXjRLIbWaEQ=','en','Getaway133195','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P70','11-Day Anzac Day - Major Tour From Istanbul','very memorable','we just got back from our trip in Turkey , very pleased with Fez travel tour , our tour guide Ibrahim was very accommodating , very knowledgeable and mostly very patient , we highly recommend his services if anybody is planning to see the country, Umaz the tour group driver has always a smile on his face even though he didn’t speak English, overall  we recommend using the Fez travel',5.0,'2023-01-31T05:51:15Z','REV-DTwpYiWBO6WV0Jb5Sib4cegK1PvFym4tsVpclZ2a7RI=','en','mariabU7813UH','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P61','Istanbul Two Continents, Bosphorous, Spice Bazaar, Beylerbeyi Palace and Camlica Hill','I was glad that I choose this tour...','<p>I was glad that I choose this tour, allowing me to see something of the Asian side.  The guide was well-informed and personable.  The morning portion - shopping at the spice bazaar - did not appeal to me, The lunch was at a particularly unappealing restaurant absolutely packed with those coming off tour busses with very, very inadequate air conditioning plus being very loud with forced seating at large, uncomfortable tables with people from other tours that you did not know.  The afternoon portion made up for this and was appealing.  I learned that the afternoon portion which includes the Palace, Bosporous and Hill can be booked separately.</p>',3.0,'2016-08-21T10:12:47Z','REV-fiZtaXz8bsyYtVnjVaycQYXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Linda A','VIATOR'),('5739P61','Istanbul Two Continents, Bosphorous, Spice Bazaar, Beylerbeyi Palace and Camlica Hill','Avaliação tour pelo Bósforo','Fomos recebidos pelo guia. Um senhor de meia idade fluente em inglês.  Capaz de responder a pergunts também de ordem econômica e política. Muito educado. Do mais a visita ao Bazar das Especiarias é bem interessante. Cuide pois os turcos são muito bom negociante. visitar as lojas na parte externa do edifício principal é uma boa pedida. Ali está o comércio onde o cidadão local frequenta. Portanto os preços são mais baixos.',5.0,'2020-01-29T09:51:59Z','REV-ncLZuhdjkNVZTtL3jFlrfmdAFsmr/ctWVG59g5g2QAE=','pt','AlexandraContar','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P60','Istanbul Classics: Hagia Sophia Topkapi Palace Blue Mosque Hippodromme','Fez Travel Day Tours - Istanbul Old City Tour','My Solo Trip To Turkey .. Istanbul, Cappadocia, Izmir, Kusadasi & Pamukkale.

Interesting & Intriguing Istanbul .. In Tantalizing & Terrific Turkey 🇹🇷.

Welcome to Istanbul .. I am finally here again .. A megalopolis city, with 20 million inhabitants that is being developed and expanded rapidly on a yearly basis .. Istanbul & Turkey here I come.

Checked into the Holiday Inn Hotel on Topkapi area .. Centrally & Conveniently located in the old part of the city old centre close to Sultan Ahmet area with the Blue tram lines running across the hotel.

The city is well equipped with its transportation services with the trams, metro trains and bus services .. So, it’s easy to get around this huge megapolis by buying a transport card at 5 TL, to purchase a daily transport ticket at 2 TL, very seamless connections.

I started my personalized city tour with a small group of people from India and South Africa, headed by our tour guide Onur Enür, who is a seasoned and experienced tour guide, together with his apprentice @ Ozzie .. We learned a lot about Istanbul old city ares from these two guys who are very helpful .. Thank you guys for tour guide .. It was an excellent Day Tour in Istanbul Old City around the Sultan Ahmet areas.

We covered these main tourist attractions :
- Hippodrome of Constantinople which was a circus that was the sporting center of Constantinople, capital of the Byzantine Empire, and now being turned into a square called Sultan Ahmet Meydani in the heart of Istanbul, with fragments of the original Greek structures still surviving.
- Topkapi Palace, one of the biggest palace in the world during its prime, which was simply amazing visit especially getting to see with my very own eyes the relics of our beloved Prophet Muhammad s.a.w. that includes his clothings, tooth, beard, weapons, chop and holy book @ Al Quran, and those relics used by his closest companions @ Saidinah Abu Bakar, Saidinah Uthman, Saidinah Umar, Saidinah Ali, plus those relics used by his beloved wife @ Saidinatul Aishah & his beloved daughter @ Saidinatul Fatima .. This is simply the highlight of my trip here .. I was simply in awed looking at those very important relics.
- Sultan Ahmet Blue Mosque .. I skipped the Friday prayer because I am a ‘musafir’ and I ended praying the 2 rakaat of solat jamak & qasar prayers for Solat Zuhor & Solat Asar plus the 2 rakaat for Solat Sunat .. Simply Spiritually Comforting .. The queue was so long but I managed to cut through because I wanted to pray at the mosque .. Which was partly close for renovations.
- Hagia Sophia .. Which was simply amazing and breathtaking with it beautiful doom that so beautiful and still standing strong .. Where it was used as a church for more than 920 years and then it was used as a mosque for more than 480 years and now it’s being turned into a museum for these two very important religion.
- The Meeting Point of Civilization in Istanbul between the East meeting the West, where it’s the only city in the world that is located between two continents of Asia and Europe.
- The largest tulip live carpet on the ground, where tulip originally cape from Istanbul in Turkey that is the symbol of this city, before it was brought out to Amsterdam in The Netherlands .. Simply Stunning.
- The Istanbul Grand Bazaar, where it was a huge huge bazaar filled to the brim with people end to end .. One could hardly walk, let alone shop, haggle and buy .. It was way too crowded .. We were supposed to go and see a carpet shop and learn how they make their famous Turkish carpets that are simply exquisite and stunning .. We just didn’t have enough time. 
- The only qualm I had was, this tour didn’t also include another trip to the other iconic building nearby @ The Sultan Suleyman Mosque.

Lunch was included, and it was a great lunch session that we had in this nice cozy kebab restaurant .. Yummytummydelicious!

With the help from our tour guide @ Onur, we managed to buy our food goodies from
a highly reputable shop to buy their famous Turkish Delights & Baklavas .. Yummytummydelicious!

With the help from Onue, I also managed to buy the Turkish local SIM cards @ Türk Cell, which is very handy yo have here locally.

This Fez Travel Day Trip Tour to the Old City of Istanbul is highly recommended .. But one needs to walk around a lot .. As I ended doing more that 24,000 steps during this Day Trip Tour.

Highly recommended and worth the money, time and energy .. Check it out.

Thanks Onur and Ozzie for your tour guide here.

Zalarji’s Journey in 2019
28th April 2019',5.0,'2019-04-28T17:05:46Z','REV-3wsA28OBw5R3mSOH7lPegvjMJ1yl+W+69x03H6BkgdE=','en','zalarji93','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P60','Istanbul Classics: Hagia Sophia Topkapi Palace Blue Mosque Hippodromme','Do not buy tix online from them. It’s a scam.','Do not buy tickets online from this agency. Although on their site they claim “no printing” needed, in fact after you buy the tix, they send you a note you need to exchange your e-tickets for paper tix at their agency, without as so much sending you the agency address. What a scam! We lost 3 tix = 33 Euro.',1.0,'2019-02-21T10:29:19Z','REV-/mIL7env9WxG56l9b6/4tvwW7nZ92eYecel5BpJeo5w=','en','Artadaggio','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P58','Turkey Best 8-Day Tour: Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Ephesus','Magical journey across Turkey','Every excursion was interesting, detailed information by  an experienced tour leader/guide. Goksu Pamir.Hotels and all services very satisfactory.',5.0,'2022-05-15T16:24:13Z','REV-MAUFKS+rQtLEoAyw8qzTNh0XvV7j6dE+bS6gX5985Ak=','en','MaltaTraveller522','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P58','Turkey Best 8-Day Tour: Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Ephesus','Cagman - the tour guide. Excellent service.','I travelled with my tour guide Cagman for 8 days and visited many places throughout Turkey. The trip has just ended in Capadocia. Cagman is the best guide I have had in years and I travel extensively. He is extremely knowledgeable, articulate and very passionate about his trade. He was also a good listener and very receptive to ideas I had. Cagman cares! He does everything he can to ensure that you have the richest experience possible and goes well above the call of duty. I would recommend him to any traveler who wants to make the most out of his/her vacation. He really is a wonderful guide!',5.0,'2021-02-24T15:16:28Z','REV-fjWwqwe7cO2uvxV8b3klJd6K7DfwTVuGZyMN5qKjB6E=','en','Elena D','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P58','Turkey Best 8-Day Tour: Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Ephesus','Great Guides...','We used Fez travel for our Turkey vacation. Originally we were supposed to do this trip in April but Covid happened! Mehmet was very accommodating and moved our trip date without any problems. He was very responsive throughout the planning. All 3 tour guides; Onur in Istanbul, Doneé in Cappadocia and Chengizkhan in Kusadasi were all wonderful and deserve 5+ stars. They were very accommodating and great photographers with great suggestions. Drivers were all fantastic and on time for airport and hotel pick ups. Hotels were great in Istanbul and Kusadasi. In Cappadocia request to be either in Goreme or Ürgüp which have city centers with many restaurants and shops. Our hotel was  initially chosen in a smaller village but we were lucky enough to change once we arrived because it was so out of the way. We were moved to MDC cave hotel in Ürgüp which was much better location. Overall everything was great and the trip was everything promised. Would definitely recommend using this company as they were professional all the way.',5.0,'2020-09-14T11:47:08Z','REV-Fq4UfwL6yoorRzu3I68b8m3kThOJSz/KZXIsUscR/6Y=','en','yparisa','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P58','Turkey Best 8-Day Tour: Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Ephesus','Turkish Delight','Thank you Turkey for letting me experience your beauty, hospitality, your ancient historic sights, friendliness of the people, your food, vast changing landscapes from sunny yellow Canola fields to lush green wheat fields, salt lakes, fairy landscapes, the underground city, Pottery, carpet waving, our guide with his excellent knowledge of all the sights he took us too - Ibrahim Akman, our driver for making sure we arrive safe at our next destination and for bringing our baggage safe to the hotel the last night.  Thank you, I left my footprints and heart behind, a good reason to return.  Madeleine Senekal',5.0,'2019-05-15T06:48:49Z','REV-by40ksz1hoj1KHHVn6BZMLL01pnqRo5lxkt6sBuAcsc=','en','turkishMdelight','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P58','Turkey Best 8-Day Tour: Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Ephesus','Fantastic Ancient Turkey Tour','We have just completed the 8 day cultural tour which was fabulous. Genghis Khan was our tour guide and he was an amazing guide and very knowledgeable regarding the various histories of the sites an regions visited. Highly recommend Fez Travel and Genghis. A thoroughly enjoyable trip. Susan and Linda, New Zealand',5.0,'2019-04-12T12:05:16Z','REV-PpDqnr1jfPEeDfjCyTTPHUZ42T5MhsGYyXjRLIbWaEQ=','en','Getaway133195','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P70','11-Day Anzac Day - Major Tour From Istanbul','very memorable','we just got back from our trip in Turkey , very pleased with Fez travel tour , our tour guide Ibrahim was very accommodating , very knowledgeable and mostly very patient , we highly recommend his services if anybody is planning to see the country, Umaz the tour group driver has always a smile on his face even though he didn’t speak English, overall  we recommend using the Fez travel',5.0,'2023-01-31T05:51:15Z','REV-DTwpYiWBO6WV0Jb5Sib4cegK1PvFym4tsVpclZ2a7RI=','en','mariabU7813UH','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P61','Istanbul Two Continents, Bosphorous, Spice Bazaar, Beylerbeyi Palace and Camlica Hill','I was glad that I choose this tour...','<p>I was glad that I choose this tour, allowing me to see something of the Asian side.  The guide was well-informed and personable.  The morning portion - shopping at the spice bazaar - did not appeal to me, The lunch was at a particularly unappealing restaurant absolutely packed with those coming off tour busses with very, very inadequate air conditioning plus being very loud with forced seating at large, uncomfortable tables with people from other tours that you did not know.  The afternoon portion made up for this and was appealing.  I learned that the afternoon portion which includes the Palace, Bosporous and Hill can be booked separately.</p>',3.0,'2016-08-21T10:12:47Z','REV-fiZtaXz8bsyYtVnjVaycQYXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Linda A','VIATOR'),('5739P61','Istanbul Two Continents, Bosphorous, Spice Bazaar, Beylerbeyi Palace and Camlica Hill','Avaliação tour pelo Bósforo','Fomos recebidos pelo guia. Um senhor de meia idade fluente em inglês.  Capaz de responder a pergunts também de ordem econômica e política. Muito educado. Do mais a visita ao Bazar das Especiarias é bem interessante. Cuide pois os turcos são muito bom negociante. visitar as lojas na parte externa do edifício principal é uma boa pedida. Ali está o comércio onde o cidadão local frequenta. Portanto os preços são mais baixos.',5.0,'2020-01-29T09:51:59Z','REV-ncLZuhdjkNVZTtL3jFlrfmdAFsmr/ctWVG59g5g2QAE=','pt','AlexandraContar','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P60','Istanbul Classics: Hagia Sophia Topkapi Palace Blue Mosque Hippodromme','Fez Travel Day Tours - Istanbul Old City Tour','My Solo Trip To Turkey .. Istanbul, Cappadocia, Izmir, Kusadasi & Pamukkale.

Interesting & Intriguing Istanbul .. In Tantalizing & Terrific Turkey 🇹🇷.

Welcome to Istanbul .. I am finally here again .. A megalopolis city, with 20 million inhabitants that is being developed and expanded rapidly on a yearly basis .. Istanbul & Turkey here I come.

Checked into the Holiday Inn Hotel on Topkapi area .. Centrally & Conveniently located in the old part of the city old centre close to Sultan Ahmet area with the Blue tram lines running across the hotel.

The city is well equipped with its transportation services with the trams, metro trains and bus services .. So, it’s easy to get around this huge megapolis by buying a transport card at 5 TL, to purchase a daily transport ticket at 2 TL, very seamless connections.

I started my personalized city tour with a small group of people from India and South Africa, headed by our tour guide Onur Enür, who is a seasoned and experienced tour guide, together with his apprentice @ Ozzie .. We learned a lot about Istanbul old city ares from these two guys who are very helpful .. Thank you guys for tour guide .. It was an excellent Day Tour in Istanbul Old City around the Sultan Ahmet areas.

We covered these main tourist attractions :
- Hippodrome of Constantinople which was a circus that was the sporting center of Constantinople, capital of the Byzantine Empire, and now being turned into a square called Sultan Ahmet Meydani in the heart of Istanbul, with fragments of the original Greek structures still surviving.
- Topkapi Palace, one of the biggest palace in the world during its prime, which was simply amazing visit especially getting to see with my very own eyes the relics of our beloved Prophet Muhammad s.a.w. that includes his clothings, tooth, beard, weapons, chop and holy book @ Al Quran, and those relics used by his closest companions @ Saidinah Abu Bakar, Saidinah Uthman, Saidinah Umar, Saidinah Ali, plus those relics used by his beloved wife @ Saidinatul Aishah & his beloved daughter @ Saidinatul Fatima .. This is simply the highlight of my trip here .. I was simply in awed looking at those very important relics.
- Sultan Ahmet Blue Mosque .. I skipped the Friday prayer because I am a ‘musafir’ and I ended praying the 2 rakaat of solat jamak & qasar prayers for Solat Zuhor & Solat Asar plus the 2 rakaat for Solat Sunat .. Simply Spiritually Comforting .. The queue was so long but I managed to cut through because I wanted to pray at the mosque .. Which was partly close for renovations.
- Hagia Sophia .. Which was simply amazing and breathtaking with it beautiful doom that so beautiful and still standing strong .. Where it was used as a church for more than 920 years and then it was used as a mosque for more than 480 years and now it’s being turned into a museum for these two very important religion.
- The Meeting Point of Civilization in Istanbul between the East meeting the West, where it’s the only city in the world that is located between two continents of Asia and Europe.
- The largest tulip live carpet on the ground, where tulip originally cape from Istanbul in Turkey that is the symbol of this city, before it was brought out to Amsterdam in The Netherlands .. Simply Stunning.
- The Istanbul Grand Bazaar, where it was a huge huge bazaar filled to the brim with people end to end .. One could hardly walk, let alone shop, haggle and buy .. It was way too crowded .. We were supposed to go and see a carpet shop and learn how they make their famous Turkish carpets that are simply exquisite and stunning .. We just didn’t have enough time. 
- The only qualm I had was, this tour didn’t also include another trip to the other iconic building nearby @ The Sultan Suleyman Mosque.

Lunch was included, and it was a great lunch session that we had in this nice cozy kebab restaurant .. Yummytummydelicious!

With the help from our tour guide @ Onur, we managed to buy our food goodies from
a highly reputable shop to buy their famous Turkish Delights & Baklavas .. Yummytummydelicious!

With the help from Onue, I also managed to buy the Turkish local SIM cards @ Türk Cell, which is very handy yo have here locally.

This Fez Travel Day Trip Tour to the Old City of Istanbul is highly recommended .. But one needs to walk around a lot .. As I ended doing more that 24,000 steps during this Day Trip Tour.

Highly recommended and worth the money, time and energy .. Check it out.

Thanks Onur and Ozzie for your tour guide here.

Zalarji’s Journey in 2019
28th April 2019',5.0,'2019-04-28T17:05:46Z','REV-3wsA28OBw5R3mSOH7lPegvjMJ1yl+W+69x03H6BkgdE=','en','zalarji93','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P60','Istanbul Classics: Hagia Sophia Topkapi Palace Blue Mosque Hippodromme','Do not buy tix online from them. It’s a scam.','Do not buy tickets online from this agency. Although on their site they claim “no printing” needed, in fact after you buy the tix, they send you a note you need to exchange your e-tickets for paper tix at their agency, without as so much sending you the agency address. What a scam! We lost 3 tix = 33 Euro.',1.0,'2019-02-21T10:29:19Z','REV-/mIL7env9WxG56l9b6/4tvwW7nZ92eYecel5BpJeo5w=','en','Artadaggio','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P58','Turkey Best 8-Day Tour: Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Ephesus','Magical journey across Turkey','Every excursion was interesting, detailed information by  an experienced tour leader/guide. Goksu Pamir.Hotels and all services very satisfactory.',5.0,'2022-05-15T16:24:13Z','REV-MAUFKS+rQtLEoAyw8qzTNh0XvV7j6dE+bS6gX5985Ak=','en','MaltaTraveller522','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P58','Turkey Best 8-Day Tour: Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Ephesus','Cagman - the tour guide. Excellent service.','I travelled with my tour guide Cagman for 8 days and visited many places throughout Turkey. The trip has just ended in Capadocia. Cagman is the best guide I have had in years and I travel extensively. He is extremely knowledgeable, articulate and very passionate about his trade. He was also a good listener and very receptive to ideas I had. Cagman cares! He does everything he can to ensure that you have the richest experience possible and goes well above the call of duty. I would recommend him to any traveler who wants to make the most out of his/her vacation. He really is a wonderful guide!',5.0,'2021-02-24T15:16:28Z','REV-fjWwqwe7cO2uvxV8b3klJd6K7DfwTVuGZyMN5qKjB6E=','en','Elena D','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P58','Turkey Best 8-Day Tour: Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Ephesus','Great Guides...','We used Fez travel for our Turkey vacation. Originally we were supposed to do this trip in April but Covid happened! Mehmet was very accommodating and moved our trip date without any problems. He was very responsive throughout the planning. All 3 tour guides; Onur in Istanbul, Doneé in Cappadocia and Chengizkhan in Kusadasi were all wonderful and deserve 5+ stars. They were very accommodating and great photographers with great suggestions. Drivers were all fantastic and on time for airport and hotel pick ups. Hotels were great in Istanbul and Kusadasi. In Cappadocia request to be either in Goreme or Ürgüp which have city centers with many restaurants and shops. Our hotel was  initially chosen in a smaller village but we were lucky enough to change once we arrived because it was so out of the way. We were moved to MDC cave hotel in Ürgüp which was much better location. Overall everything was great and the trip was everything promised. Would definitely recommend using this company as they were professional all the way.',5.0,'2020-09-14T11:47:08Z','REV-Fq4UfwL6yoorRzu3I68b8m3kThOJSz/KZXIsUscR/6Y=','en','yparisa','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P58','Turkey Best 8-Day Tour: Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Ephesus','Turkish Delight','Thank you Turkey for letting me experience your beauty, hospitality, your ancient historic sights, friendliness of the people, your food, vast changing landscapes from sunny yellow Canola fields to lush green wheat fields, salt lakes, fairy landscapes, the underground city, Pottery, carpet waving, our guide with his excellent knowledge of all the sights he took us too - Ibrahim Akman, our driver for making sure we arrive safe at our next destination and for bringing our baggage safe to the hotel the last night.  Thank you, I left my footprints and heart behind, a good reason to return.  Madeleine Senekal',5.0,'2019-05-15T06:48:49Z','REV-by40ksz1hoj1KHHVn6BZMLL01pnqRo5lxkt6sBuAcsc=','en','turkishMdelight','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P58','Turkey Best 8-Day Tour: Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Ephesus','Fantastic Ancient Turkey Tour','We have just completed the 8 day cultural tour which was fabulous. Genghis Khan was our tour guide and he was an amazing guide and very knowledgeable regarding the various histories of the sites an regions visited. Highly recommend Fez Travel and Genghis. A thoroughly enjoyable trip. Susan and Linda, New Zealand',5.0,'2019-04-12T12:05:16Z','REV-PpDqnr1jfPEeDfjCyTTPHUZ42T5MhsGYyXjRLIbWaEQ=','en','Getaway133195','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P70','11-Day Anzac Day - Major Tour From Istanbul','very memorable','we just got back from our trip in Turkey , very pleased with Fez travel tour , our tour guide Ibrahim was very accommodating , very knowledgeable and mostly very patient , we highly recommend his services if anybody is planning to see the country, Umaz the tour group driver has always a smile on his face even though he didn’t speak English, overall  we recommend using the Fez travel',5.0,'2023-01-31T05:51:15Z','REV-DTwpYiWBO6WV0Jb5Sib4cegK1PvFym4tsVpclZ2a7RI=','en','mariabU7813UH','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P61','Istanbul Two Continents, Bosphorous, Spice Bazaar, Beylerbeyi Palace and Camlica Hill','I was glad that I choose this tour...','<p>I was glad that I choose this tour, allowing me to see something of the Asian side.  The guide was well-informed and personable.  The morning portion - shopping at the spice bazaar - did not appeal to me, The lunch was at a particularly unappealing restaurant absolutely packed with those coming off tour busses with very, very inadequate air conditioning plus being very loud with forced seating at large, uncomfortable tables with people from other tours that you did not know.  The afternoon portion made up for this and was appealing.  I learned that the afternoon portion which includes the Palace, Bosporous and Hill can be booked separately.</p>',3.0,'2016-08-21T10:12:47Z','REV-fiZtaXz8bsyYtVnjVaycQYXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Linda A','VIATOR'),('5739P61','Istanbul Two Continents, Bosphorous, Spice Bazaar, Beylerbeyi Palace and Camlica Hill','Avaliação tour pelo Bósforo','Fomos recebidos pelo guia. Um senhor de meia idade fluente em inglês.  Capaz de responder a pergunts também de ordem econômica e política. Muito educado. Do mais a visita ao Bazar das Especiarias é bem interessante. Cuide pois os turcos são muito bom negociante. visitar as lojas na parte externa do edifício principal é uma boa pedida. Ali está o comércio onde o cidadão local frequenta. Portanto os preços são mais baixos.',5.0,'2020-01-29T09:51:59Z','REV-ncLZuhdjkNVZTtL3jFlrfmdAFsmr/ctWVG59g5g2QAE=','pt','AlexandraContar','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P60','Istanbul Classics: Hagia Sophia Topkapi Palace Blue Mosque Hippodromme','Fez Travel Day Tours - Istanbul Old City Tour','My Solo Trip To Turkey .. Istanbul, Cappadocia, Izmir, Kusadasi & Pamukkale.

Interesting & Intriguing Istanbul .. In Tantalizing & Terrific Turkey 🇹🇷.

Welcome to Istanbul .. I am finally here again .. A megalopolis city, with 20 million inhabitants that is being developed and expanded rapidly on a yearly basis .. Istanbul & Turkey here I come.

Checked into the Holiday Inn Hotel on Topkapi area .. Centrally & Conveniently located in the old part of the city old centre close to Sultan Ahmet area with the Blue tram lines running across the hotel.

The city is well equipped with its transportation services with the trams, metro trains and bus services .. So, it’s easy to get around this huge megapolis by buying a transport card at 5 TL, to purchase a daily transport ticket at 2 TL, very seamless connections.

I started my personalized city tour with a small group of people from India and South Africa, headed by our tour guide Onur Enür, who is a seasoned and experienced tour guide, together with his apprentice @ Ozzie .. We learned a lot about Istanbul old city ares from these two guys who are very helpful .. Thank you guys for tour guide .. It was an excellent Day Tour in Istanbul Old City around the Sultan Ahmet areas.

We covered these main tourist attractions :
- Hippodrome of Constantinople which was a circus that was the sporting center of Constantinople, capital of the Byzantine Empire, and now being turned into a square called Sultan Ahmet Meydani in the heart of Istanbul, with fragments of the original Greek structures still surviving.
- Topkapi Palace, one of the biggest palace in the world during its prime, which was simply amazing visit especially getting to see with my very own eyes the relics of our beloved Prophet Muhammad s.a.w. that includes his clothings, tooth, beard, weapons, chop and holy book @ Al Quran, and those relics used by his closest companions @ Saidinah Abu Bakar, Saidinah Uthman, Saidinah Umar, Saidinah Ali, plus those relics used by his beloved wife @ Saidinatul Aishah & his beloved daughter @ Saidinatul Fatima .. This is simply the highlight of my trip here .. I was simply in awed looking at those very important relics.
- Sultan Ahmet Blue Mosque .. I skipped the Friday prayer because I am a ‘musafir’ and I ended praying the 2 rakaat of solat jamak & qasar prayers for Solat Zuhor & Solat Asar plus the 2 rakaat for Solat Sunat .. Simply Spiritually Comforting .. The queue was so long but I managed to cut through because I wanted to pray at the mosque .. Which was partly close for renovations.
- Hagia Sophia .. Which was simply amazing and breathtaking with it beautiful doom that so beautiful and still standing strong .. Where it was used as a church for more than 920 years and then it was used as a mosque for more than 480 years and now it’s being turned into a museum for these two very important religion.
- The Meeting Point of Civilization in Istanbul between the East meeting the West, where it’s the only city in the world that is located between two continents of Asia and Europe.
- The largest tulip live carpet on the ground, where tulip originally cape from Istanbul in Turkey that is the symbol of this city, before it was brought out to Amsterdam in The Netherlands .. Simply Stunning.
- The Istanbul Grand Bazaar, where it was a huge huge bazaar filled to the brim with people end to end .. One could hardly walk, let alone shop, haggle and buy .. It was way too crowded .. We were supposed to go and see a carpet shop and learn how they make their famous Turkish carpets that are simply exquisite and stunning .. We just didn’t have enough time. 
- The only qualm I had was, this tour didn’t also include another trip to the other iconic building nearby @ The Sultan Suleyman Mosque.

Lunch was included, and it was a great lunch session that we had in this nice cozy kebab restaurant .. Yummytummydelicious!

With the help from our tour guide @ Onur, we managed to buy our food goodies from
a highly reputable shop to buy their famous Turkish Delights & Baklavas .. Yummytummydelicious!

With the help from Onue, I also managed to buy the Turkish local SIM cards @ Türk Cell, which is very handy yo have here locally.

This Fez Travel Day Trip Tour to the Old City of Istanbul is highly recommended .. But one needs to walk around a lot .. As I ended doing more that 24,000 steps during this Day Trip Tour.

Highly recommended and worth the money, time and energy .. Check it out.

Thanks Onur and Ozzie for your tour guide here.

Zalarji’s Journey in 2019
28th April 2019',5.0,'2019-04-28T17:05:46Z','REV-3wsA28OBw5R3mSOH7lPegvjMJ1yl+W+69x03H6BkgdE=','en','zalarji93','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P60','Istanbul Classics: Hagia Sophia Topkapi Palace Blue Mosque Hippodromme','Do not buy tix online from them. It’s a scam.','Do not buy tickets online from this agency. Although on their site they claim “no printing” needed, in fact after you buy the tix, they send you a note you need to exchange your e-tickets for paper tix at their agency, without as so much sending you the agency address. What a scam! We lost 3 tix = 33 Euro.',1.0,'2019-02-21T10:29:19Z','REV-/mIL7env9WxG56l9b6/4tvwW7nZ92eYecel5BpJeo5w=','en','Artadaggio','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P58','Turkey Best 8-Day Tour: Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Ephesus','Magical journey across Turkey','Every excursion was interesting, detailed information by  an experienced tour leader/guide. Goksu Pamir.Hotels and all services very satisfactory.',5.0,'2022-05-15T16:24:13Z','REV-MAUFKS+rQtLEoAyw8qzTNh0XvV7j6dE+bS6gX5985Ak=','en','MaltaTraveller522','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P58','Turkey Best 8-Day Tour: Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Ephesus','Cagman - the tour guide. Excellent service.','I travelled with my tour guide Cagman for 8 days and visited many places throughout Turkey. The trip has just ended in Capadocia. Cagman is the best guide I have had in years and I travel extensively. He is extremely knowledgeable, articulate and very passionate about his trade. He was also a good listener and very receptive to ideas I had. Cagman cares! He does everything he can to ensure that you have the richest experience possible and goes well above the call of duty. I would recommend him to any traveler who wants to make the most out of his/her vacation. He really is a wonderful guide!',5.0,'2021-02-24T15:16:28Z','REV-fjWwqwe7cO2uvxV8b3klJd6K7DfwTVuGZyMN5qKjB6E=','en','Elena D','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P58','Turkey Best 8-Day Tour: Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Ephesus','Great Guides...','We used Fez travel for our Turkey vacation. Originally we were supposed to do this trip in April but Covid happened! Mehmet was very accommodating and moved our trip date without any problems. He was very responsive throughout the planning. All 3 tour guides; Onur in Istanbul, Doneé in Cappadocia and Chengizkhan in Kusadasi were all wonderful and deserve 5+ stars. They were very accommodating and great photographers with great suggestions. Drivers were all fantastic and on time for airport and hotel pick ups. Hotels were great in Istanbul and Kusadasi. In Cappadocia request to be either in Goreme or Ürgüp which have city centers with many restaurants and shops. Our hotel was  initially chosen in a smaller village but we were lucky enough to change once we arrived because it was so out of the way. We were moved to MDC cave hotel in Ürgüp which was much better location. Overall everything was great and the trip was everything promised. Would definitely recommend using this company as they were professional all the way.',5.0,'2020-09-14T11:47:08Z','REV-Fq4UfwL6yoorRzu3I68b8m3kThOJSz/KZXIsUscR/6Y=','en','yparisa','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P58','Turkey Best 8-Day Tour: Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Ephesus','Turkish Delight','Thank you Turkey for letting me experience your beauty, hospitality, your ancient historic sights, friendliness of the people, your food, vast changing landscapes from sunny yellow Canola fields to lush green wheat fields, salt lakes, fairy landscapes, the underground city, Pottery, carpet waving, our guide with his excellent knowledge of all the sights he took us too - Ibrahim Akman, our driver for making sure we arrive safe at our next destination and for bringing our baggage safe to the hotel the last night.  Thank you, I left my footprints and heart behind, a good reason to return.  Madeleine Senekal',5.0,'2019-05-15T06:48:49Z','REV-by40ksz1hoj1KHHVn6BZMLL01pnqRo5lxkt6sBuAcsc=','en','turkishMdelight','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P58','Turkey Best 8-Day Tour: Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Ephesus','Fantastic Ancient Turkey Tour','We have just completed the 8 day cultural tour which was fabulous. Genghis Khan was our tour guide and he was an amazing guide and very knowledgeable regarding the various histories of the sites an regions visited. Highly recommend Fez Travel and Genghis. A thoroughly enjoyable trip. Susan and Linda, New Zealand',5.0,'2019-04-12T12:05:16Z','REV-PpDqnr1jfPEeDfjCyTTPHUZ42T5MhsGYyXjRLIbWaEQ=','en','Getaway133195','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P70','11-Day Anzac Day - Major Tour From Istanbul','very memorable','we just got back from our trip in Turkey , very pleased with Fez travel tour , our tour guide Ibrahim was very accommodating , very knowledgeable and mostly very patient , we highly recommend his services if anybody is planning to see the country, Umaz the tour group driver has always a smile on his face even though he didn’t speak English, overall  we recommend using the Fez travel',5.0,'2023-01-31T05:51:15Z','REV-DTwpYiWBO6WV0Jb5Sib4cegK1PvFym4tsVpclZ2a7RI=','en','mariabU7813UH','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P61','Istanbul Two Continents, Bosphorous, Spice Bazaar, Beylerbeyi Palace and Camlica Hill','I was glad that I choose this tour...','<p>I was glad that I choose this tour, allowing me to see something of the Asian side.  The guide was well-informed and personable.  The morning portion - shopping at the spice bazaar - did not appeal to me, The lunch was at a particularly unappealing restaurant absolutely packed with those coming off tour busses with very, very inadequate air conditioning plus being very loud with forced seating at large, uncomfortable tables with people from other tours that you did not know.  The afternoon portion made up for this and was appealing.  I learned that the afternoon portion which includes the Palace, Bosporous and Hill can be booked separately.</p>',3.0,'2016-08-21T10:12:47Z','REV-fiZtaXz8bsyYtVnjVaycQYXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Linda A','VIATOR'),('5739P61','Istanbul Two Continents, Bosphorous, Spice Bazaar, Beylerbeyi Palace and Camlica Hill','Avaliação tour pelo Bósforo','Fomos recebidos pelo guia. Um senhor de meia idade fluente em inglês.  Capaz de responder a pergunts também de ordem econômica e política. Muito educado. Do mais a visita ao Bazar das Especiarias é bem interessante. Cuide pois os turcos são muito bom negociante. visitar as lojas na parte externa do edifício principal é uma boa pedida. Ali está o comércio onde o cidadão local frequenta. Portanto os preços são mais baixos.',5.0,'2020-01-29T09:51:59Z','REV-ncLZuhdjkNVZTtL3jFlrfmdAFsmr/ctWVG59g5g2QAE=','pt','AlexandraContar','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P60','Istanbul Classics: Hagia Sophia Topkapi Palace Blue Mosque Hippodromme','Fez Travel Day Tours - Istanbul Old City Tour','My Solo Trip To Turkey .. Istanbul, Cappadocia, Izmir, Kusadasi & Pamukkale.

Interesting & Intriguing Istanbul .. In Tantalizing & Terrific Turkey 🇹🇷.

Welcome to Istanbul .. I am finally here again .. A megalopolis city, with 20 million inhabitants that is being developed and expanded rapidly on a yearly basis .. Istanbul & Turkey here I come.

Checked into the Holiday Inn Hotel on Topkapi area .. Centrally & Conveniently located in the old part of the city old centre close to Sultan Ahmet area with the Blue tram lines running across the hotel.

The city is well equipped with its transportation services with the trams, metro trains and bus services .. So, it’s easy to get around this huge megapolis by buying a transport card at 5 TL, to purchase a daily transport ticket at 2 TL, very seamless connections.

I started my personalized city tour with a small group of people from India and South Africa, headed by our tour guide Onur Enür, who is a seasoned and experienced tour guide, together with his apprentice @ Ozzie .. We learned a lot about Istanbul old city ares from these two guys who are very helpful .. Thank you guys for tour guide .. It was an excellent Day Tour in Istanbul Old City around the Sultan Ahmet areas.

We covered these main tourist attractions :
- Hippodrome of Constantinople which was a circus that was the sporting center of Constantinople, capital of the Byzantine Empire, and now being turned into a square called Sultan Ahmet Meydani in the heart of Istanbul, with fragments of the original Greek structures still surviving.
- Topkapi Palace, one of the biggest palace in the world during its prime, which was simply amazing visit especially getting to see with my very own eyes the relics of our beloved Prophet Muhammad s.a.w. that includes his clothings, tooth, beard, weapons, chop and holy book @ Al Quran, and those relics used by his closest companions @ Saidinah Abu Bakar, Saidinah Uthman, Saidinah Umar, Saidinah Ali, plus those relics used by his beloved wife @ Saidinatul Aishah & his beloved daughter @ Saidinatul Fatima .. This is simply the highlight of my trip here .. I was simply in awed looking at those very important relics.
- Sultan Ahmet Blue Mosque .. I skipped the Friday prayer because I am a ‘musafir’ and I ended praying the 2 rakaat of solat jamak & qasar prayers for Solat Zuhor & Solat Asar plus the 2 rakaat for Solat Sunat .. Simply Spiritually Comforting .. The queue was so long but I managed to cut through because I wanted to pray at the mosque .. Which was partly close for renovations.
- Hagia Sophia .. Which was simply amazing and breathtaking with it beautiful doom that so beautiful and still standing strong .. Where it was used as a church for more than 920 years and then it was used as a mosque for more than 480 years and now it’s being turned into a museum for these two very important religion.
- The Meeting Point of Civilization in Istanbul between the East meeting the West, where it’s the only city in the world that is located between two continents of Asia and Europe.
- The largest tulip live carpet on the ground, where tulip originally cape from Istanbul in Turkey that is the symbol of this city, before it was brought out to Amsterdam in The Netherlands .. Simply Stunning.
- The Istanbul Grand Bazaar, where it was a huge huge bazaar filled to the brim with people end to end .. One could hardly walk, let alone shop, haggle and buy .. It was way too crowded .. We were supposed to go and see a carpet shop and learn how they make their famous Turkish carpets that are simply exquisite and stunning .. We just didn’t have enough time. 
- The only qualm I had was, this tour didn’t also include another trip to the other iconic building nearby @ The Sultan Suleyman Mosque.

Lunch was included, and it was a great lunch session that we had in this nice cozy kebab restaurant .. Yummytummydelicious!

With the help from our tour guide @ Onur, we managed to buy our food goodies from
a highly reputable shop to buy their famous Turkish Delights & Baklavas .. Yummytummydelicious!

With the help from Onue, I also managed to buy the Turkish local SIM cards @ Türk Cell, which is very handy yo have here locally.

This Fez Travel Day Trip Tour to the Old City of Istanbul is highly recommended .. But one needs to walk around a lot .. As I ended doing more that 24,000 steps during this Day Trip Tour.

Highly recommended and worth the money, time and energy .. Check it out.

Thanks Onur and Ozzie for your tour guide here.

Zalarji’s Journey in 2019
28th April 2019',5.0,'2019-04-28T17:05:46Z','REV-3wsA28OBw5R3mSOH7lPegvjMJ1yl+W+69x03H6BkgdE=','en','zalarji93','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P60','Istanbul Classics: Hagia Sophia Topkapi Palace Blue Mosque Hippodromme','Do not buy tix online from them. It’s a scam.','Do not buy tickets online from this agency. Although on their site they claim “no printing” needed, in fact after you buy the tix, they send you a note you need to exchange your e-tickets for paper tix at their agency, without as so much sending you the agency address. What a scam! We lost 3 tix = 33 Euro.',1.0,'2019-02-21T10:29:19Z','REV-/mIL7env9WxG56l9b6/4tvwW7nZ92eYecel5BpJeo5w=','en','Artadaggio','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P58','Turkey Best 8-Day Tour: Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Ephesus','Magical journey across Turkey','Every excursion was interesting, detailed information by  an experienced tour leader/guide. Goksu Pamir.Hotels and all services very satisfactory.',5.0,'2022-05-15T16:24:13Z','REV-MAUFKS+rQtLEoAyw8qzTNh0XvV7j6dE+bS6gX5985Ak=','en','MaltaTraveller522','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P58','Turkey Best 8-Day Tour: Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Ephesus','Cagman - the tour guide. Excellent service.','I travelled with my tour guide Cagman for 8 days and visited many places throughout Turkey. The trip has just ended in Capadocia. Cagman is the best guide I have had in years and I travel extensively. He is extremely knowledgeable, articulate and very passionate about his trade. He was also a good listener and very receptive to ideas I had. Cagman cares! He does everything he can to ensure that you have the richest experience possible and goes well above the call of duty. I would recommend him to any traveler who wants to make the most out of his/her vacation. He really is a wonderful guide!',5.0,'2021-02-24T15:16:28Z','REV-fjWwqwe7cO2uvxV8b3klJd6K7DfwTVuGZyMN5qKjB6E=','en','Elena D','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P58','Turkey Best 8-Day Tour: Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Ephesus','Great Guides...','We used Fez travel for our Turkey vacation. Originally we were supposed to do this trip in April but Covid happened! Mehmet was very accommodating and moved our trip date without any problems. He was very responsive throughout the planning. All 3 tour guides; Onur in Istanbul, Doneé in Cappadocia and Chengizkhan in Kusadasi were all wonderful and deserve 5+ stars. They were very accommodating and great photographers with great suggestions. Drivers were all fantastic and on time for airport and hotel pick ups. Hotels were great in Istanbul and Kusadasi. In Cappadocia request to be either in Goreme or Ürgüp which have city centers with many restaurants and shops. Our hotel was  initially chosen in a smaller village but we were lucky enough to change once we arrived because it was so out of the way. We were moved to MDC cave hotel in Ürgüp which was much better location. Overall everything was great and the trip was everything promised. Would definitely recommend using this company as they were professional all the way.',5.0,'2020-09-14T11:47:08Z','REV-Fq4UfwL6yoorRzu3I68b8m3kThOJSz/KZXIsUscR/6Y=','en','yparisa','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P58','Turkey Best 8-Day Tour: Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Ephesus','Turkish Delight','Thank you Turkey for letting me experience your beauty, hospitality, your ancient historic sights, friendliness of the people, your food, vast changing landscapes from sunny yellow Canola fields to lush green wheat fields, salt lakes, fairy landscapes, the underground city, Pottery, carpet waving, our guide with his excellent knowledge of all the sights he took us too - Ibrahim Akman, our driver for making sure we arrive safe at our next destination and for bringing our baggage safe to the hotel the last night.  Thank you, I left my footprints and heart behind, a good reason to return.  Madeleine Senekal',5.0,'2019-05-15T06:48:49Z','REV-by40ksz1hoj1KHHVn6BZMLL01pnqRo5lxkt6sBuAcsc=','en','turkishMdelight','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P58','Turkey Best 8-Day Tour: Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Ephesus','Fantastic Ancient Turkey Tour','We have just completed the 8 day cultural tour which was fabulous. Genghis Khan was our tour guide and he was an amazing guide and very knowledgeable regarding the various histories of the sites an regions visited. Highly recommend Fez Travel and Genghis. A thoroughly enjoyable trip. Susan and Linda, New Zealand',5.0,'2019-04-12T12:05:16Z','REV-PpDqnr1jfPEeDfjCyTTPHUZ42T5MhsGYyXjRLIbWaEQ=','en','Getaway133195','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P70','11-Day Anzac Day - Major Tour From Istanbul','very memorable','we just got back from our trip in Turkey , very pleased with Fez travel tour , our tour guide Ibrahim was very accommodating , very knowledgeable and mostly very patient , we highly recommend his services if anybody is planning to see the country, Umaz the tour group driver has always a smile on his face even though he didn’t speak English, overall  we recommend using the Fez travel',5.0,'2023-01-31T05:51:15Z','REV-DTwpYiWBO6WV0Jb5Sib4cegK1PvFym4tsVpclZ2a7RI=','en','mariabU7813UH','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P61','Istanbul Two Continents, Bosphorous, Spice Bazaar, Beylerbeyi Palace and Camlica Hill','I was glad that I choose this tour...','<p>I was glad that I choose this tour, allowing me to see something of the Asian side.  The guide was well-informed and personable.  The morning portion - shopping at the spice bazaar - did not appeal to me, The lunch was at a particularly unappealing restaurant absolutely packed with those coming off tour busses with very, very inadequate air conditioning plus being very loud with forced seating at large, uncomfortable tables with people from other tours that you did not know.  The afternoon portion made up for this and was appealing.  I learned that the afternoon portion which includes the Palace, Bosporous and Hill can be booked separately.</p>',3.0,'2016-08-21T10:12:47Z','REV-fiZtaXz8bsyYtVnjVaycQYXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Linda A','VIATOR'),('5739P61','Istanbul Two Continents, Bosphorous, Spice Bazaar, Beylerbeyi Palace and Camlica Hill','Avaliação tour pelo Bósforo','Fomos recebidos pelo guia. Um senhor de meia idade fluente em inglês.  Capaz de responder a pergunts também de ordem econômica e política. Muito educado. Do mais a visita ao Bazar das Especiarias é bem interessante. Cuide pois os turcos são muito bom negociante. visitar as lojas na parte externa do edifício principal é uma boa pedida. Ali está o comércio onde o cidadão local frequenta. Portanto os preços são mais baixos.',5.0,'2020-01-29T09:51:59Z','REV-ncLZuhdjkNVZTtL3jFlrfmdAFsmr/ctWVG59g5g2QAE=','pt','AlexandraContar','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P60','Istanbul Classics: Hagia Sophia Topkapi Palace Blue Mosque Hippodromme','Fez Travel Day Tours - Istanbul Old City Tour','My Solo Trip To Turkey .. Istanbul, Cappadocia, Izmir, Kusadasi & Pamukkale.

Interesting & Intriguing Istanbul .. In Tantalizing & Terrific Turkey 🇹🇷.

Welcome to Istanbul .. I am finally here again .. A megalopolis city, with 20 million inhabitants that is being developed and expanded rapidly on a yearly basis .. Istanbul & Turkey here I come.

Checked into the Holiday Inn Hotel on Topkapi area .. Centrally & Conveniently located in the old part of the city old centre close to Sultan Ahmet area with the Blue tram lines running across the hotel.

The city is well equipped with its transportation services with the trams, metro trains and bus services .. So, it’s easy to get around this huge megapolis by buying a transport card at 5 TL, to purchase a daily transport ticket at 2 TL, very seamless connections.

I started my personalized city tour with a small group of people from India and South Africa, headed by our tour guide Onur Enür, who is a seasoned and experienced tour guide, together with his apprentice @ Ozzie .. We learned a lot about Istanbul old city ares from these two guys who are very helpful .. Thank you guys for tour guide .. It was an excellent Day Tour in Istanbul Old City around the Sultan Ahmet areas.

We covered these main tourist attractions :
- Hippodrome of Constantinople which was a circus that was the sporting center of Constantinople, capital of the Byzantine Empire, and now being turned into a square called Sultan Ahmet Meydani in the heart of Istanbul, with fragments of the original Greek structures still surviving.
- Topkapi Palace, one of the biggest palace in the world during its prime, which was simply amazing visit especially getting to see with my very own eyes the relics of our beloved Prophet Muhammad s.a.w. that includes his clothings, tooth, beard, weapons, chop and holy book @ Al Quran, and those relics used by his closest companions @ Saidinah Abu Bakar, Saidinah Uthman, Saidinah Umar, Saidinah Ali, plus those relics used by his beloved wife @ Saidinatul Aishah & his beloved daughter @ Saidinatul Fatima .. This is simply the highlight of my trip here .. I was simply in awed looking at those very important relics.
- Sultan Ahmet Blue Mosque .. I skipped the Friday prayer because I am a ‘musafir’ and I ended praying the 2 rakaat of solat jamak & qasar prayers for Solat Zuhor & Solat Asar plus the 2 rakaat for Solat Sunat .. Simply Spiritually Comforting .. The queue was so long but I managed to cut through because I wanted to pray at the mosque .. Which was partly close for renovations.
- Hagia Sophia .. Which was simply amazing and breathtaking with it beautiful doom that so beautiful and still standing strong .. Where it was used as a church for more than 920 years and then it was used as a mosque for more than 480 years and now it’s being turned into a museum for these two very important religion.
- The Meeting Point of Civilization in Istanbul between the East meeting the West, where it’s the only city in the world that is located between two continents of Asia and Europe.
- The largest tulip live carpet on the ground, where tulip originally cape from Istanbul in Turkey that is the symbol of this city, before it was brought out to Amsterdam in The Netherlands .. Simply Stunning.
- The Istanbul Grand Bazaar, where it was a huge huge bazaar filled to the brim with people end to end .. One could hardly walk, let alone shop, haggle and buy .. It was way too crowded .. We were supposed to go and see a carpet shop and learn how they make their famous Turkish carpets that are simply exquisite and stunning .. We just didn’t have enough time. 
- The only qualm I had was, this tour didn’t also include another trip to the other iconic building nearby @ The Sultan Suleyman Mosque.

Lunch was included, and it was a great lunch session that we had in this nice cozy kebab restaurant .. Yummytummydelicious!

With the help from our tour guide @ Onur, we managed to buy our food goodies from
a highly reputable shop to buy their famous Turkish Delights & Baklavas .. Yummytummydelicious!

With the help from Onue, I also managed to buy the Turkish local SIM cards @ Türk Cell, which is very handy yo have here locally.

This Fez Travel Day Trip Tour to the Old City of Istanbul is highly recommended .. But one needs to walk around a lot .. As I ended doing more that 24,000 steps during this Day Trip Tour.

Highly recommended and worth the money, time and energy .. Check it out.

Thanks Onur and Ozzie for your tour guide here.

Zalarji’s Journey in 2019
28th April 2019',5.0,'2019-04-28T17:05:46Z','REV-3wsA28OBw5R3mSOH7lPegvjMJ1yl+W+69x03H6BkgdE=','en','zalarji93','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P60','Istanbul Classics: Hagia Sophia Topkapi Palace Blue Mosque Hippodromme','Do not buy tix online from them. It’s a scam.','Do not buy tickets online from this agency. Although on their site they claim “no printing” needed, in fact after you buy the tix, they send you a note you need to exchange your e-tickets for paper tix at their agency, without as so much sending you the agency address. What a scam! We lost 3 tix = 33 Euro.',1.0,'2019-02-21T10:29:19Z','REV-/mIL7env9WxG56l9b6/4tvwW7nZ92eYecel5BpJeo5w=','en','Artadaggio','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P58','Turkey Best 8-Day Tour: Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Ephesus','Magical journey across Turkey','Every excursion was interesting, detailed information by  an experienced tour leader/guide. Goksu Pamir.Hotels and all services very satisfactory.',5.0,'2022-05-15T16:24:13Z','REV-MAUFKS+rQtLEoAyw8qzTNh0XvV7j6dE+bS6gX5985Ak=','en','MaltaTraveller522','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P58','Turkey Best 8-Day Tour: Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Ephesus','Cagman - the tour guide. Excellent service.','I travelled with my tour guide Cagman for 8 days and visited many places throughout Turkey. The trip has just ended in Capadocia. Cagman is the best guide I have had in years and I travel extensively. He is extremely knowledgeable, articulate and very passionate about his trade. He was also a good listener and very receptive to ideas I had. Cagman cares! He does everything he can to ensure that you have the richest experience possible and goes well above the call of duty. I would recommend him to any traveler who wants to make the most out of his/her vacation. He really is a wonderful guide!',5.0,'2021-02-24T15:16:28Z','REV-fjWwqwe7cO2uvxV8b3klJd6K7DfwTVuGZyMN5qKjB6E=','en','Elena D','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P58','Turkey Best 8-Day Tour: Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Ephesus','Great Guides...','We used Fez travel for our Turkey vacation. Originally we were supposed to do this trip in April but Covid happened! Mehmet was very accommodating and moved our trip date without any problems. He was very responsive throughout the planning. All 3 tour guides; Onur in Istanbul, Doneé in Cappadocia and Chengizkhan in Kusadasi were all wonderful and deserve 5+ stars. They were very accommodating and great photographers with great suggestions. Drivers were all fantastic and on time for airport and hotel pick ups. Hotels were great in Istanbul and Kusadasi. In Cappadocia request to be either in Goreme or Ürgüp which have city centers with many restaurants and shops. Our hotel was  initially chosen in a smaller village but we were lucky enough to change once we arrived because it was so out of the way. We were moved to MDC cave hotel in Ürgüp which was much better location. Overall everything was great and the trip was everything promised. Would definitely recommend using this company as they were professional all the way.',5.0,'2020-09-14T11:47:08Z','REV-Fq4UfwL6yoorRzu3I68b8m3kThOJSz/KZXIsUscR/6Y=','en','yparisa','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P58','Turkey Best 8-Day Tour: Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Ephesus','Turkish Delight','Thank you Turkey for letting me experience your beauty, hospitality, your ancient historic sights, friendliness of the people, your food, vast changing landscapes from sunny yellow Canola fields to lush green wheat fields, salt lakes, fairy landscapes, the underground city, Pottery, carpet waving, our guide with his excellent knowledge of all the sights he took us too - Ibrahim Akman, our driver for making sure we arrive safe at our next destination and for bringing our baggage safe to the hotel the last night.  Thank you, I left my footprints and heart behind, a good reason to return.  Madeleine Senekal',5.0,'2019-05-15T06:48:49Z','REV-by40ksz1hoj1KHHVn6BZMLL01pnqRo5lxkt6sBuAcsc=','en','turkishMdelight','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P58','Turkey Best 8-Day Tour: Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Ephesus','Fantastic Ancient Turkey Tour','We have just completed the 8 day cultural tour which was fabulous. Genghis Khan was our tour guide and he was an amazing guide and very knowledgeable regarding the various histories of the sites an regions visited. Highly recommend Fez Travel and Genghis. A thoroughly enjoyable trip. Susan and Linda, New Zealand',5.0,'2019-04-12T12:05:16Z','REV-PpDqnr1jfPEeDfjCyTTPHUZ42T5MhsGYyXjRLIbWaEQ=','en','Getaway133195','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P70','11-Day Anzac Day - Major Tour From Istanbul','very memorable','we just got back from our trip in Turkey , very pleased with Fez travel tour , our tour guide Ibrahim was very accommodating , very knowledgeable and mostly very patient , we highly recommend his services if anybody is planning to see the country, Umaz the tour group driver has always a smile on his face even though he didn’t speak English, overall  we recommend using the Fez travel',5.0,'2023-01-31T05:51:15Z','REV-DTwpYiWBO6WV0Jb5Sib4cegK1PvFym4tsVpclZ2a7RI=','en','mariabU7813UH','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P61','Istanbul Two Continents, Bosphorous, Spice Bazaar, Beylerbeyi Palace and Camlica Hill','I was glad that I choose this tour...','<p>I was glad that I choose this tour, allowing me to see something of the Asian side.  The guide was well-informed and personable.  The morning portion - shopping at the spice bazaar - did not appeal to me, The lunch was at a particularly unappealing restaurant absolutely packed with those coming off tour busses with very, very inadequate air conditioning plus being very loud with forced seating at large, uncomfortable tables with people from other tours that you did not know.  The afternoon portion made up for this and was appealing.  I learned that the afternoon portion which includes the Palace, Bosporous and Hill can be booked separately.</p>',3.0,'2016-08-21T10:12:47Z','REV-fiZtaXz8bsyYtVnjVaycQYXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Linda A','VIATOR'),('5739P61','Istanbul Two Continents, Bosphorous, Spice Bazaar, Beylerbeyi Palace and Camlica Hill','Avaliação tour pelo Bósforo','Fomos recebidos pelo guia. Um senhor de meia idade fluente em inglês.  Capaz de responder a pergunts também de ordem econômica e política. Muito educado. Do mais a visita ao Bazar das Especiarias é bem interessante. Cuide pois os turcos são muito bom negociante. visitar as lojas na parte externa do edifício principal é uma boa pedida. Ali está o comércio onde o cidadão local frequenta. Portanto os preços são mais baixos.',5.0,'2020-01-29T09:51:59Z','REV-ncLZuhdjkNVZTtL3jFlrfmdAFsmr/ctWVG59g5g2QAE=','pt','AlexandraContar','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P60','Istanbul Classics: Hagia Sophia Topkapi Palace Blue Mosque Hippodromme','Fez Travel Day Tours - Istanbul Old City Tour','My Solo Trip To Turkey .. Istanbul, Cappadocia, Izmir, Kusadasi & Pamukkale.

Interesting & Intriguing Istanbul .. In Tantalizing & Terrific Turkey 🇹🇷.

Welcome to Istanbul .. I am finally here again .. A megalopolis city, with 20 million inhabitants that is being developed and expanded rapidly on a yearly basis .. Istanbul & Turkey here I come.

Checked into the Holiday Inn Hotel on Topkapi area .. Centrally & Conveniently located in the old part of the city old centre close to Sultan Ahmet area with the Blue tram lines running across the hotel.

The city is well equipped with its transportation services with the trams, metro trains and bus services .. So, it’s easy to get around this huge megapolis by buying a transport card at 5 TL, to purchase a daily transport ticket at 2 TL, very seamless connections.

I started my personalized city tour with a small group of people from India and South Africa, headed by our tour guide Onur Enür, who is a seasoned and experienced tour guide, together with his apprentice @ Ozzie .. We learned a lot about Istanbul old city ares from these two guys who are very helpful .. Thank you guys for tour guide .. It was an excellent Day Tour in Istanbul Old City around the Sultan Ahmet areas.

We covered these main tourist attractions :
- Hippodrome of Constantinople which was a circus that was the sporting center of Constantinople, capital of the Byzantine Empire, and now being turned into a square called Sultan Ahmet Meydani in the heart of Istanbul, with fragments of the original Greek structures still surviving.
- Topkapi Palace, one of the biggest palace in the world during its prime, which was simply amazing visit especially getting to see with my very own eyes the relics of our beloved Prophet Muhammad s.a.w. that includes his clothings, tooth, beard, weapons, chop and holy book @ Al Quran, and those relics used by his closest companions @ Saidinah Abu Bakar, Saidinah Uthman, Saidinah Umar, Saidinah Ali, plus those relics used by his beloved wife @ Saidinatul Aishah & his beloved daughter @ Saidinatul Fatima .. This is simply the highlight of my trip here .. I was simply in awed looking at those very important relics.
- Sultan Ahmet Blue Mosque .. I skipped the Friday prayer because I am a ‘musafir’ and I ended praying the 2 rakaat of solat jamak & qasar prayers for Solat Zuhor & Solat Asar plus the 2 rakaat for Solat Sunat .. Simply Spiritually Comforting .. The queue was so long but I managed to cut through because I wanted to pray at the mosque .. Which was partly close for renovations.
- Hagia Sophia .. Which was simply amazing and breathtaking with it beautiful doom that so beautiful and still standing strong .. Where it was used as a church for more than 920 years and then it was used as a mosque for more than 480 years and now it’s being turned into a museum for these two very important religion.
- The Meeting Point of Civilization in Istanbul between the East meeting the West, where it’s the only city in the world that is located between two continents of Asia and Europe.
- The largest tulip live carpet on the ground, where tulip originally cape from Istanbul in Turkey that is the symbol of this city, before it was brought out to Amsterdam in The Netherlands .. Simply Stunning.
- The Istanbul Grand Bazaar, where it was a huge huge bazaar filled to the brim with people end to end .. One could hardly walk, let alone shop, haggle and buy .. It was way too crowded .. We were supposed to go and see a carpet shop and learn how they make their famous Turkish carpets that are simply exquisite and stunning .. We just didn’t have enough time. 
- The only qualm I had was, this tour didn’t also include another trip to the other iconic building nearby @ The Sultan Suleyman Mosque.

Lunch was included, and it was a great lunch session that we had in this nice cozy kebab restaurant .. Yummytummydelicious!

With the help from our tour guide @ Onur, we managed to buy our food goodies from
a highly reputable shop to buy their famous Turkish Delights & Baklavas .. Yummytummydelicious!

With the help from Onue, I also managed to buy the Turkish local SIM cards @ Türk Cell, which is very handy yo have here locally.

This Fez Travel Day Trip Tour to the Old City of Istanbul is highly recommended .. But one needs to walk around a lot .. As I ended doing more that 24,000 steps during this Day Trip Tour.

Highly recommended and worth the money, time and energy .. Check it out.

Thanks Onur and Ozzie for your tour guide here.

Zalarji’s Journey in 2019
28th April 2019',5.0,'2019-04-28T17:05:46Z','REV-3wsA28OBw5R3mSOH7lPegvjMJ1yl+W+69x03H6BkgdE=','en','zalarji93','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P60','Istanbul Classics: Hagia Sophia Topkapi Palace Blue Mosque Hippodromme','Do not buy tix online from them. It’s a scam.','Do not buy tickets online from this agency. Although on their site they claim “no printing” needed, in fact after you buy the tix, they send you a note you need to exchange your e-tickets for paper tix at their agency, without as so much sending you the agency address. What a scam! We lost 3 tix = 33 Euro.',1.0,'2019-02-21T10:29:19Z','REV-/mIL7env9WxG56l9b6/4tvwW7nZ92eYecel5BpJeo5w=','en','Artadaggio','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P58','Turkey Best 8-Day Tour: Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Ephesus','Magical journey across Turkey','Every excursion was interesting, detailed information by  an experienced tour leader/guide. Goksu Pamir.Hotels and all services very satisfactory.',5.0,'2022-05-15T16:24:13Z','REV-MAUFKS+rQtLEoAyw8qzTNh0XvV7j6dE+bS6gX5985Ak=','en','MaltaTraveller522','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P58','Turkey Best 8-Day Tour: Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Ephesus','Cagman - the tour guide. Excellent service.','I travelled with my tour guide Cagman for 8 days and visited many places throughout Turkey. The trip has just ended in Capadocia. Cagman is the best guide I have had in years and I travel extensively. He is extremely knowledgeable, articulate and very passionate about his trade. He was also a good listener and very receptive to ideas I had. Cagman cares! He does everything he can to ensure that you have the richest experience possible and goes well above the call of duty. I would recommend him to any traveler who wants to make the most out of his/her vacation. He really is a wonderful guide!',5.0,'2021-02-24T15:16:28Z','REV-fjWwqwe7cO2uvxV8b3klJd6K7DfwTVuGZyMN5qKjB6E=','en','Elena D','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P58','Turkey Best 8-Day Tour: Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Ephesus','Great Guides...','We used Fez travel for our Turkey vacation. Originally we were supposed to do this trip in April but Covid happened! Mehmet was very accommodating and moved our trip date without any problems. He was very responsive throughout the planning. All 3 tour guides; Onur in Istanbul, Doneé in Cappadocia and Chengizkhan in Kusadasi were all wonderful and deserve 5+ stars. They were very accommodating and great photographers with great suggestions. Drivers were all fantastic and on time for airport and hotel pick ups. Hotels were great in Istanbul and Kusadasi. In Cappadocia request to be either in Goreme or Ürgüp which have city centers with many restaurants and shops. Our hotel was  initially chosen in a smaller village but we were lucky enough to change once we arrived because it was so out of the way. We were moved to MDC cave hotel in Ürgüp which was much better location. Overall everything was great and the trip was everything promised. Would definitely recommend using this company as they were professional all the way.',5.0,'2020-09-14T11:47:08Z','REV-Fq4UfwL6yoorRzu3I68b8m3kThOJSz/KZXIsUscR/6Y=','en','yparisa','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P58','Turkey Best 8-Day Tour: Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Ephesus','Turkish Delight','Thank you Turkey for letting me experience your beauty, hospitality, your ancient historic sights, friendliness of the people, your food, vast changing landscapes from sunny yellow Canola fields to lush green wheat fields, salt lakes, fairy landscapes, the underground city, Pottery, carpet waving, our guide with his excellent knowledge of all the sights he took us too - Ibrahim Akman, our driver for making sure we arrive safe at our next destination and for bringing our baggage safe to the hotel the last night.  Thank you, I left my footprints and heart behind, a good reason to return.  Madeleine Senekal',5.0,'2019-05-15T06:48:49Z','REV-by40ksz1hoj1KHHVn6BZMLL01pnqRo5lxkt6sBuAcsc=','en','turkishMdelight','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P58','Turkey Best 8-Day Tour: Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Ephesus','Fantastic Ancient Turkey Tour','We have just completed the 8 day cultural tour which was fabulous. Genghis Khan was our tour guide and he was an amazing guide and very knowledgeable regarding the various histories of the sites an regions visited. Highly recommend Fez Travel and Genghis. A thoroughly enjoyable trip. Susan and Linda, New Zealand',5.0,'2019-04-12T12:05:16Z','REV-PpDqnr1jfPEeDfjCyTTPHUZ42T5MhsGYyXjRLIbWaEQ=','en','Getaway133195','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P70','11-Day Anzac Day - Major Tour From Istanbul','very memorable','we just got back from our trip in Turkey , very pleased with Fez travel tour , our tour guide Ibrahim was very accommodating , very knowledgeable and mostly very patient , we highly recommend his services if anybody is planning to see the country, Umaz the tour group driver has always a smile on his face even though he didn’t speak English, overall  we recommend using the Fez travel',5.0,'2023-01-31T05:51:15Z','REV-DTwpYiWBO6WV0Jb5Sib4cegK1PvFym4tsVpclZ2a7RI=','en','mariabU7813UH','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P61','Istanbul Two Continents, Bosphorous, Spice Bazaar, Beylerbeyi Palace and Camlica Hill','I was glad that I choose this tour...','<p>I was glad that I choose this tour, allowing me to see something of the Asian side.  The guide was well-informed and personable.  The morning portion - shopping at the spice bazaar - did not appeal to me, The lunch was at a particularly unappealing restaurant absolutely packed with those coming off tour busses with very, very inadequate air conditioning plus being very loud with forced seating at large, uncomfortable tables with people from other tours that you did not know.  The afternoon portion made up for this and was appealing.  I learned that the afternoon portion which includes the Palace, Bosporous and Hill can be booked separately.</p>',3.0,'2016-08-21T10:12:47Z','REV-fiZtaXz8bsyYtVnjVaycQYXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Linda A','VIATOR'),('5739P61','Istanbul Two Continents, Bosphorous, Spice Bazaar, Beylerbeyi Palace and Camlica Hill','Avaliação tour pelo Bósforo','Fomos recebidos pelo guia. Um senhor de meia idade fluente em inglês.  Capaz de responder a pergunts também de ordem econômica e política. Muito educado. Do mais a visita ao Bazar das Especiarias é bem interessante. Cuide pois os turcos são muito bom negociante. visitar as lojas na parte externa do edifício principal é uma boa pedida. Ali está o comércio onde o cidadão local frequenta. Portanto os preços são mais baixos.',5.0,'2020-01-29T09:51:59Z','REV-ncLZuhdjkNVZTtL3jFlrfmdAFsmr/ctWVG59g5g2QAE=','pt','AlexandraContar','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P60','Istanbul Classics: Hagia Sophia Topkapi Palace Blue Mosque Hippodromme','Fez Travel Day Tours - Istanbul Old City Tour','My Solo Trip To Turkey .. Istanbul, Cappadocia, Izmir, Kusadasi & Pamukkale.

Interesting & Intriguing Istanbul .. In Tantalizing & Terrific Turkey 🇹🇷.

Welcome to Istanbul .. I am finally here again .. A megalopolis city, with 20 million inhabitants that is being developed and expanded rapidly on a yearly basis .. Istanbul & Turkey here I come.

Checked into the Holiday Inn Hotel on Topkapi area .. Centrally & Conveniently located in the old part of the city old centre close to Sultan Ahmet area with the Blue tram lines running across the hotel.

The city is well equipped with its transportation services with the trams, metro trains and bus services .. So, it’s easy to get around this huge megapolis by buying a transport card at 5 TL, to purchase a daily transport ticket at 2 TL, very seamless connections.

I started my personalized city tour with a small group of people from India and South Africa, headed by our tour guide Onur Enür, who is a seasoned and experienced tour guide, together with his apprentice @ Ozzie .. We learned a lot about Istanbul old city ares from these two guys who are very helpful .. Thank you guys for tour guide .. It was an excellent Day Tour in Istanbul Old City around the Sultan Ahmet areas.

We covered these main tourist attractions :
- Hippodrome of Constantinople which was a circus that was the sporting center of Constantinople, capital of the Byzantine Empire, and now being turned into a square called Sultan Ahmet Meydani in the heart of Istanbul, with fragments of the original Greek structures still surviving.
- Topkapi Palace, one of the biggest palace in the world during its prime, which was simply amazing visit especially getting to see with my very own eyes the relics of our beloved Prophet Muhammad s.a.w. that includes his clothings, tooth, beard, weapons, chop and holy book @ Al Quran, and those relics used by his closest companions @ Saidinah Abu Bakar, Saidinah Uthman, Saidinah Umar, Saidinah Ali, plus those relics used by his beloved wife @ Saidinatul Aishah & his beloved daughter @ Saidinatul Fatima .. This is simply the highlight of my trip here .. I was simply in awed looking at those very important relics.
- Sultan Ahmet Blue Mosque .. I skipped the Friday prayer because I am a ‘musafir’ and I ended praying the 2 rakaat of solat jamak & qasar prayers for Solat Zuhor & Solat Asar plus the 2 rakaat for Solat Sunat .. Simply Spiritually Comforting .. The queue was so long but I managed to cut through because I wanted to pray at the mosque .. Which was partly close for renovations.
- Hagia Sophia .. Which was simply amazing and breathtaking with it beautiful doom that so beautiful and still standing strong .. Where it was used as a church for more than 920 years and then it was used as a mosque for more than 480 years and now it’s being turned into a museum for these two very important religion.
- The Meeting Point of Civilization in Istanbul between the East meeting the West, where it’s the only city in the world that is located between two continents of Asia and Europe.
- The largest tulip live carpet on the ground, where tulip originally cape from Istanbul in Turkey that is the symbol of this city, before it was brought out to Amsterdam in The Netherlands .. Simply Stunning.
- The Istanbul Grand Bazaar, where it was a huge huge bazaar filled to the brim with people end to end .. One could hardly walk, let alone shop, haggle and buy .. It was way too crowded .. We were supposed to go and see a carpet shop and learn how they make their famous Turkish carpets that are simply exquisite and stunning .. We just didn’t have enough time. 
- The only qualm I had was, this tour didn’t also include another trip to the other iconic building nearby @ The Sultan Suleyman Mosque.

Lunch was included, and it was a great lunch session that we had in this nice cozy kebab restaurant .. Yummytummydelicious!

With the help from our tour guide @ Onur, we managed to buy our food goodies from
a highly reputable shop to buy their famous Turkish Delights & Baklavas .. Yummytummydelicious!

With the help from Onue, I also managed to buy the Turkish local SIM cards @ Türk Cell, which is very handy yo have here locally.

This Fez Travel Day Trip Tour to the Old City of Istanbul is highly recommended .. But one needs to walk around a lot .. As I ended doing more that 24,000 steps during this Day Trip Tour.

Highly recommended and worth the money, time and energy .. Check it out.

Thanks Onur and Ozzie for your tour guide here.

Zalarji’s Journey in 2019
28th April 2019',5.0,'2019-04-28T17:05:46Z','REV-3wsA28OBw5R3mSOH7lPegvjMJ1yl+W+69x03H6BkgdE=','en','zalarji93','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P60','Istanbul Classics: Hagia Sophia Topkapi Palace Blue Mosque Hippodromme','Do not buy tix online from them. It’s a scam.','Do not buy tickets online from this agency. Although on their site they claim “no printing” needed, in fact after you buy the tix, they send you a note you need to exchange your e-tickets for paper tix at their agency, without as so much sending you the agency address. What a scam! We lost 3 tix = 33 Euro.',1.0,'2019-02-21T10:29:19Z','REV-/mIL7env9WxG56l9b6/4tvwW7nZ92eYecel5BpJeo5w=','en','Artadaggio','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P58','Turkey Best 8-Day Tour: Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Ephesus','Magical journey across Turkey','Every excursion was interesting, detailed information by  an experienced tour leader/guide. Goksu Pamir.Hotels and all services very satisfactory.',5.0,'2022-05-15T16:24:13Z','REV-MAUFKS+rQtLEoAyw8qzTNh0XvV7j6dE+bS6gX5985Ak=','en','MaltaTraveller522','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P58','Turkey Best 8-Day Tour: Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Ephesus','Cagman - the tour guide. Excellent service.','I travelled with my tour guide Cagman for 8 days and visited many places throughout Turkey. The trip has just ended in Capadocia. Cagman is the best guide I have had in years and I travel extensively. He is extremely knowledgeable, articulate and very passionate about his trade. He was also a good listener and very receptive to ideas I had. Cagman cares! He does everything he can to ensure that you have the richest experience possible and goes well above the call of duty. I would recommend him to any traveler who wants to make the most out of his/her vacation. He really is a wonderful guide!',5.0,'2021-02-24T15:16:28Z','REV-fjWwqwe7cO2uvxV8b3klJd6K7DfwTVuGZyMN5qKjB6E=','en','Elena D','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P58','Turkey Best 8-Day Tour: Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Ephesus','Great Guides...','We used Fez travel for our Turkey vacation. Originally we were supposed to do this trip in April but Covid happened! Mehmet was very accommodating and moved our trip date without any problems. He was very responsive throughout the planning. All 3 tour guides; Onur in Istanbul, Doneé in Cappadocia and Chengizkhan in Kusadasi were all wonderful and deserve 5+ stars. They were very accommodating and great photographers with great suggestions. Drivers were all fantastic and on time for airport and hotel pick ups. Hotels were great in Istanbul and Kusadasi. In Cappadocia request to be either in Goreme or Ürgüp which have city centers with many restaurants and shops. Our hotel was  initially chosen in a smaller village but we were lucky enough to change once we arrived because it was so out of the way. We were moved to MDC cave hotel in Ürgüp which was much better location. Overall everything was great and the trip was everything promised. Would definitely recommend using this company as they were professional all the way.',5.0,'2020-09-14T11:47:08Z','REV-Fq4UfwL6yoorRzu3I68b8m3kThOJSz/KZXIsUscR/6Y=','en','yparisa','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P58','Turkey Best 8-Day Tour: Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Ephesus','Turkish Delight','Thank you Turkey for letting me experience your beauty, hospitality, your ancient historic sights, friendliness of the people, your food, vast changing landscapes from sunny yellow Canola fields to lush green wheat fields, salt lakes, fairy landscapes, the underground city, Pottery, carpet waving, our guide with his excellent knowledge of all the sights he took us too - Ibrahim Akman, our driver for making sure we arrive safe at our next destination and for bringing our baggage safe to the hotel the last night.  Thank you, I left my footprints and heart behind, a good reason to return.  Madeleine Senekal',5.0,'2019-05-15T06:48:49Z','REV-by40ksz1hoj1KHHVn6BZMLL01pnqRo5lxkt6sBuAcsc=','en','turkishMdelight','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P58','Turkey Best 8-Day Tour: Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Ephesus','Fantastic Ancient Turkey Tour','We have just completed the 8 day cultural tour which was fabulous. Genghis Khan was our tour guide and he was an amazing guide and very knowledgeable regarding the various histories of the sites an regions visited. Highly recommend Fez Travel and Genghis. A thoroughly enjoyable trip. Susan and Linda, New Zealand',5.0,'2019-04-12T12:05:16Z','REV-PpDqnr1jfPEeDfjCyTTPHUZ42T5MhsGYyXjRLIbWaEQ=','en','Getaway133195','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P70','11-Day Anzac Day - Major Tour From Istanbul','very memorable','we just got back from our trip in Turkey , very pleased with Fez travel tour , our tour guide Ibrahim was very accommodating , very knowledgeable and mostly very patient , we highly recommend his services if anybody is planning to see the country, Umaz the tour group driver has always a smile on his face even though he didn’t speak English, overall  we recommend using the Fez travel',5.0,'2023-01-31T05:51:15Z','REV-DTwpYiWBO6WV0Jb5Sib4cegK1PvFym4tsVpclZ2a7RI=','en','mariabU7813UH','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P61','Istanbul Two Continents, Bosphorous, Spice Bazaar, Beylerbeyi Palace and Camlica Hill','I was glad that I choose this tour...','<p>I was glad that I choose this tour, allowing me to see something of the Asian side.  The guide was well-informed and personable.  The morning portion - shopping at the spice bazaar - did not appeal to me, The lunch was at a particularly unappealing restaurant absolutely packed with those coming off tour busses with very, very inadequate air conditioning plus being very loud with forced seating at large, uncomfortable tables with people from other tours that you did not know.  The afternoon portion made up for this and was appealing.  I learned that the afternoon portion which includes the Palace, Bosporous and Hill can be booked separately.</p>',3.0,'2016-08-21T10:12:47Z','REV-fiZtaXz8bsyYtVnjVaycQYXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Linda A','VIATOR'),('5739P61','Istanbul Two Continents, Bosphorous, Spice Bazaar, Beylerbeyi Palace and Camlica Hill','Avaliação tour pelo Bósforo','Fomos recebidos pelo guia. Um senhor de meia idade fluente em inglês.  Capaz de responder a pergunts também de ordem econômica e política. Muito educado. Do mais a visita ao Bazar das Especiarias é bem interessante. Cuide pois os turcos são muito bom negociante. visitar as lojas na parte externa do edifício principal é uma boa pedida. Ali está o comércio onde o cidadão local frequenta. Portanto os preços são mais baixos.',5.0,'2020-01-29T09:51:59Z','REV-ncLZuhdjkNVZTtL3jFlrfmdAFsmr/ctWVG59g5g2QAE=','pt','AlexandraContar','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P60','Istanbul Classics: Hagia Sophia Topkapi Palace Blue Mosque Hippodromme','Fez Travel Day Tours - Istanbul Old City Tour','My Solo Trip To Turkey .. Istanbul, Cappadocia, Izmir, Kusadasi & Pamukkale.

Interesting & Intriguing Istanbul .. In Tantalizing & Terrific Turkey 🇹🇷.

Welcome to Istanbul .. I am finally here again .. A megalopolis city, with 20 million inhabitants that is being developed and expanded rapidly on a yearly basis .. Istanbul & Turkey here I come.

Checked into the Holiday Inn Hotel on Topkapi area .. Centrally & Conveniently located in the old part of the city old centre close to Sultan Ahmet area with the Blue tram lines running across the hotel.

The city is well equipped with its transportation services with the trams, metro trains and bus services .. So, it’s easy to get around this huge megapolis by buying a transport card at 5 TL, to purchase a daily transport ticket at 2 TL, very seamless connections.

I started my personalized city tour with a small group of people from India and South Africa, headed by our tour guide Onur Enür, who is a seasoned and experienced tour guide, together with his apprentice @ Ozzie .. We learned a lot about Istanbul old city ares from these two guys who are very helpful .. Thank you guys for tour guide .. It was an excellent Day Tour in Istanbul Old City around the Sultan Ahmet areas.

We covered these main tourist attractions :
- Hippodrome of Constantinople which was a circus that was the sporting center of Constantinople, capital of the Byzantine Empire, and now being turned into a square called Sultan Ahmet Meydani in the heart of Istanbul, with fragments of the original Greek structures still surviving.
- Topkapi Palace, one of the biggest palace in the world during its prime, which was simply amazing visit especially getting to see with my very own eyes the relics of our beloved Prophet Muhammad s.a.w. that includes his clothings, tooth, beard, weapons, chop and holy book @ Al Quran, and those relics used by his closest companions @ Saidinah Abu Bakar, Saidinah Uthman, Saidinah Umar, Saidinah Ali, plus those relics used by his beloved wife @ Saidinatul Aishah & his beloved daughter @ Saidinatul Fatima .. This is simply the highlight of my trip here .. I was simply in awed looking at those very important relics.
- Sultan Ahmet Blue Mosque .. I skipped the Friday prayer because I am a ‘musafir’ and I ended praying the 2 rakaat of solat jamak & qasar prayers for Solat Zuhor & Solat Asar plus the 2 rakaat for Solat Sunat .. Simply Spiritually Comforting .. The queue was so long but I managed to cut through because I wanted to pray at the mosque .. Which was partly close for renovations.
- Hagia Sophia .. Which was simply amazing and breathtaking with it beautiful doom that so beautiful and still standing strong .. Where it was used as a church for more than 920 years and then it was used as a mosque for more than 480 years and now it’s being turned into a museum for these two very important religion.
- The Meeting Point of Civilization in Istanbul between the East meeting the West, where it’s the only city in the world that is located between two continents of Asia and Europe.
- The largest tulip live carpet on the ground, where tulip originally cape from Istanbul in Turkey that is the symbol of this city, before it was brought out to Amsterdam in The Netherlands .. Simply Stunning.
- The Istanbul Grand Bazaar, where it was a huge huge bazaar filled to the brim with people end to end .. One could hardly walk, let alone shop, haggle and buy .. It was way too crowded .. We were supposed to go and see a carpet shop and learn how they make their famous Turkish carpets that are simply exquisite and stunning .. We just didn’t have enough time. 
- The only qualm I had was, this tour didn’t also include another trip to the other iconic building nearby @ The Sultan Suleyman Mosque.

Lunch was included, and it was a great lunch session that we had in this nice cozy kebab restaurant .. Yummytummydelicious!

With the help from our tour guide @ Onur, we managed to buy our food goodies from
a highly reputable shop to buy their famous Turkish Delights & Baklavas .. Yummytummydelicious!

With the help from Onue, I also managed to buy the Turkish local SIM cards @ Türk Cell, which is very handy yo have here locally.

This Fez Travel Day Trip Tour to the Old City of Istanbul is highly recommended .. But one needs to walk around a lot .. As I ended doing more that 24,000 steps during this Day Trip Tour.

Highly recommended and worth the money, time and energy .. Check it out.

Thanks Onur and Ozzie for your tour guide here.

Zalarji’s Journey in 2019
28th April 2019',5.0,'2019-04-28T17:05:46Z','REV-3wsA28OBw5R3mSOH7lPegvjMJ1yl+W+69x03H6BkgdE=','en','zalarji93','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P60','Istanbul Classics: Hagia Sophia Topkapi Palace Blue Mosque Hippodromme','Do not buy tix online from them. It’s a scam.','Do not buy tickets online from this agency. Although on their site they claim “no printing” needed, in fact after you buy the tix, they send you a note you need to exchange your e-tickets for paper tix at their agency, without as so much sending you the agency address. What a scam! We lost 3 tix = 33 Euro.',1.0,'2019-02-21T10:29:19Z','REV-/mIL7env9WxG56l9b6/4tvwW7nZ92eYecel5BpJeo5w=','en','Artadaggio','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P58','Turkey Best 8-Day Tour: Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Ephesus','Magical journey across Turkey','Every excursion was interesting, detailed information by  an experienced tour leader/guide. Goksu Pamir.Hotels and all services very satisfactory.',5.0,'2022-05-15T16:24:13Z','REV-MAUFKS+rQtLEoAyw8qzTNh0XvV7j6dE+bS6gX5985Ak=','en','MaltaTraveller522','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P58','Turkey Best 8-Day Tour: Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Ephesus','Cagman - the tour guide. Excellent service.','I travelled with my tour guide Cagman for 8 days and visited many places throughout Turkey. The trip has just ended in Capadocia. Cagman is the best guide I have had in years and I travel extensively. He is extremely knowledgeable, articulate and very passionate about his trade. He was also a good listener and very receptive to ideas I had. Cagman cares! He does everything he can to ensure that you have the richest experience possible and goes well above the call of duty. I would recommend him to any traveler who wants to make the most out of his/her vacation. He really is a wonderful guide!',5.0,'2021-02-24T15:16:28Z','REV-fjWwqwe7cO2uvxV8b3klJd6K7DfwTVuGZyMN5qKjB6E=','en','Elena D','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P58','Turkey Best 8-Day Tour: Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Ephesus','Great Guides...','We used Fez travel for our Turkey vacation. Originally we were supposed to do this trip in April but Covid happened! Mehmet was very accommodating and moved our trip date without any problems. He was very responsive throughout the planning. All 3 tour guides; Onur in Istanbul, Doneé in Cappadocia and Chengizkhan in Kusadasi were all wonderful and deserve 5+ stars. They were very accommodating and great photographers with great suggestions. Drivers were all fantastic and on time for airport and hotel pick ups. Hotels were great in Istanbul and Kusadasi. In Cappadocia request to be either in Goreme or Ürgüp which have city centers with many restaurants and shops. Our hotel was  initially chosen in a smaller village but we were lucky enough to change once we arrived because it was so out of the way. We were moved to MDC cave hotel in Ürgüp which was much better location. Overall everything was great and the trip was everything promised. Would definitely recommend using this company as they were professional all the way.',5.0,'2020-09-14T11:47:08Z','REV-Fq4UfwL6yoorRzu3I68b8m3kThOJSz/KZXIsUscR/6Y=','en','yparisa','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P58','Turkey Best 8-Day Tour: Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Ephesus','Turkish Delight','Thank you Turkey for letting me experience your beauty, hospitality, your ancient historic sights, friendliness of the people, your food, vast changing landscapes from sunny yellow Canola fields to lush green wheat fields, salt lakes, fairy landscapes, the underground city, Pottery, carpet waving, our guide with his excellent knowledge of all the sights he took us too - Ibrahim Akman, our driver for making sure we arrive safe at our next destination and for bringing our baggage safe to the hotel the last night.  Thank you, I left my footprints and heart behind, a good reason to return.  Madeleine Senekal',5.0,'2019-05-15T06:48:49Z','REV-by40ksz1hoj1KHHVn6BZMLL01pnqRo5lxkt6sBuAcsc=','en','turkishMdelight','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P58','Turkey Best 8-Day Tour: Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Ephesus','Fantastic Ancient Turkey Tour','We have just completed the 8 day cultural tour which was fabulous. Genghis Khan was our tour guide and he was an amazing guide and very knowledgeable regarding the various histories of the sites an regions visited. Highly recommend Fez Travel and Genghis. A thoroughly enjoyable trip. Susan and Linda, New Zealand',5.0,'2019-04-12T12:05:16Z','REV-PpDqnr1jfPEeDfjCyTTPHUZ42T5MhsGYyXjRLIbWaEQ=','en','Getaway133195','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P70','11-Day Anzac Day - Major Tour From Istanbul','very memorable','we just got back from our trip in Turkey , very pleased with Fez travel tour , our tour guide Ibrahim was very accommodating , very knowledgeable and mostly very patient , we highly recommend his services if anybody is planning to see the country, Umaz the tour group driver has always a smile on his face even though he didn’t speak English, overall  we recommend using the Fez travel',5.0,'2023-01-31T05:51:15Z','REV-DTwpYiWBO6WV0Jb5Sib4cegK1PvFym4tsVpclZ2a7RI=','en','mariabU7813UH','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P61','Istanbul Two Continents, Bosphorous, Spice Bazaar, Beylerbeyi Palace and Camlica Hill','I was glad that I choose this tour...','<p>I was glad that I choose this tour, allowing me to see something of the Asian side.  The guide was well-informed and personable.  The morning portion - shopping at the spice bazaar - did not appeal to me, The lunch was at a particularly unappealing restaurant absolutely packed with those coming off tour busses with very, very inadequate air conditioning plus being very loud with forced seating at large, uncomfortable tables with people from other tours that you did not know.  The afternoon portion made up for this and was appealing.  I learned that the afternoon portion which includes the Palace, Bosporous and Hill can be booked separately.</p>',3.0,'2016-08-21T10:12:47Z','REV-fiZtaXz8bsyYtVnjVaycQYXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Linda A','VIATOR'),('5739P61','Istanbul Two Continents, Bosphorous, Spice Bazaar, Beylerbeyi Palace and Camlica Hill','Avaliação tour pelo Bósforo','Fomos recebidos pelo guia. Um senhor de meia idade fluente em inglês.  Capaz de responder a pergunts também de ordem econômica e política. Muito educado. Do mais a visita ao Bazar das Especiarias é bem interessante. Cuide pois os turcos são muito bom negociante. visitar as lojas na parte externa do edifício principal é uma boa pedida. Ali está o comércio onde o cidadão local frequenta. Portanto os preços são mais baixos.',5.0,'2020-01-29T09:51:59Z','REV-ncLZuhdjkNVZTtL3jFlrfmdAFsmr/ctWVG59g5g2QAE=','pt','AlexandraContar','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P60','Istanbul Classics: Hagia Sophia Topkapi Palace Blue Mosque Hippodromme','Fez Travel Day Tours - Istanbul Old City Tour','My Solo Trip To Turkey .. Istanbul, Cappadocia, Izmir, Kusadasi & Pamukkale.

Interesting & Intriguing Istanbul .. In Tantalizing & Terrific Turkey 🇹🇷.

Welcome to Istanbul .. I am finally here again .. A megalopolis city, with 20 million inhabitants that is being developed and expanded rapidly on a yearly basis .. Istanbul & Turkey here I come.

Checked into the Holiday Inn Hotel on Topkapi area .. Centrally & Conveniently located in the old part of the city old centre close to Sultan Ahmet area with the Blue tram lines running across the hotel.

The city is well equipped with its transportation services with the trams, metro trains and bus services .. So, it’s easy to get around this huge megapolis by buying a transport card at 5 TL, to purchase a daily transport ticket at 2 TL, very seamless connections.

I started my personalized city tour with a small group of people from India and South Africa, headed by our tour guide Onur Enür, who is a seasoned and experienced tour guide, together with his apprentice @ Ozzie .. We learned a lot about Istanbul old city ares from these two guys who are very helpful .. Thank you guys for tour guide .. It was an excellent Day Tour in Istanbul Old City around the Sultan Ahmet areas.

We covered these main tourist attractions :
- Hippodrome of Constantinople which was a circus that was the sporting center of Constantinople, capital of the Byzantine Empire, and now being turned into a square called Sultan Ahmet Meydani in the heart of Istanbul, with fragments of the original Greek structures still surviving.
- Topkapi Palace, one of the biggest palace in the world during its prime, which was simply amazing visit especially getting to see with my very own eyes the relics of our beloved Prophet Muhammad s.a.w. that includes his clothings, tooth, beard, weapons, chop and holy book @ Al Quran, and those relics used by his closest companions @ Saidinah Abu Bakar, Saidinah Uthman, Saidinah Umar, Saidinah Ali, plus those relics used by his beloved wife @ Saidinatul Aishah & his beloved daughter @ Saidinatul Fatima .. This is simply the highlight of my trip here .. I was simply in awed looking at those very important relics.
- Sultan Ahmet Blue Mosque .. I skipped the Friday prayer because I am a ‘musafir’ and I ended praying the 2 rakaat of solat jamak & qasar prayers for Solat Zuhor & Solat Asar plus the 2 rakaat for Solat Sunat .. Simply Spiritually Comforting .. The queue was so long but I managed to cut through because I wanted to pray at the mosque .. Which was partly close for renovations.
- Hagia Sophia .. Which was simply amazing and breathtaking with it beautiful doom that so beautiful and still standing strong .. Where it was used as a church for more than 920 years and then it was used as a mosque for more than 480 years and now it’s being turned into a museum for these two very important religion.
- The Meeting Point of Civilization in Istanbul between the East meeting the West, where it’s the only city in the world that is located between two continents of Asia and Europe.
- The largest tulip live carpet on the ground, where tulip originally cape from Istanbul in Turkey that is the symbol of this city, before it was brought out to Amsterdam in The Netherlands .. Simply Stunning.
- The Istanbul Grand Bazaar, where it was a huge huge bazaar filled to the brim with people end to end .. One could hardly walk, let alone shop, haggle and buy .. It was way too crowded .. We were supposed to go and see a carpet shop and learn how they make their famous Turkish carpets that are simply exquisite and stunning .. We just didn’t have enough time. 
- The only qualm I had was, this tour didn’t also include another trip to the other iconic building nearby @ The Sultan Suleyman Mosque.

Lunch was included, and it was a great lunch session that we had in this nice cozy kebab restaurant .. Yummytummydelicious!

With the help from our tour guide @ Onur, we managed to buy our food goodies from
a highly reputable shop to buy their famous Turkish Delights & Baklavas .. Yummytummydelicious!

With the help from Onue, I also managed to buy the Turkish local SIM cards @ Türk Cell, which is very handy yo have here locally.

This Fez Travel Day Trip Tour to the Old City of Istanbul is highly recommended .. But one needs to walk around a lot .. As I ended doing more that 24,000 steps during this Day Trip Tour.

Highly recommended and worth the money, time and energy .. Check it out.

Thanks Onur and Ozzie for your tour guide here.

Zalarji’s Journey in 2019
28th April 2019',5.0,'2019-04-28T17:05:46Z','REV-3wsA28OBw5R3mSOH7lPegvjMJ1yl+W+69x03H6BkgdE=','en','zalarji93','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P60','Istanbul Classics: Hagia Sophia Topkapi Palace Blue Mosque Hippodromme','Do not buy tix online from them. It’s a scam.','Do not buy tickets online from this agency. Although on their site they claim “no printing” needed, in fact after you buy the tix, they send you a note you need to exchange your e-tickets for paper tix at their agency, without as so much sending you the agency address. What a scam! We lost 3 tix = 33 Euro.',1.0,'2019-02-21T10:29:19Z','REV-/mIL7env9WxG56l9b6/4tvwW7nZ92eYecel5BpJeo5w=','en','Artadaggio','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P58','Turkey Best 8-Day Tour: Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Ephesus','Magical journey across Turkey','Every excursion was interesting, detailed information by  an experienced tour leader/guide. Goksu Pamir.Hotels and all services very satisfactory.',5.0,'2022-05-15T16:24:13Z','REV-MAUFKS+rQtLEoAyw8qzTNh0XvV7j6dE+bS6gX5985Ak=','en','MaltaTraveller522','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P58','Turkey Best 8-Day Tour: Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Ephesus','Cagman - the tour guide. Excellent service.','I travelled with my tour guide Cagman for 8 days and visited many places throughout Turkey. The trip has just ended in Capadocia. Cagman is the best guide I have had in years and I travel extensively. He is extremely knowledgeable, articulate and very passionate about his trade. He was also a good listener and very receptive to ideas I had. Cagman cares! He does everything he can to ensure that you have the richest experience possible and goes well above the call of duty. I would recommend him to any traveler who wants to make the most out of his/her vacation. He really is a wonderful guide!',5.0,'2021-02-24T15:16:28Z','REV-fjWwqwe7cO2uvxV8b3klJd6K7DfwTVuGZyMN5qKjB6E=','en','Elena D','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P58','Turkey Best 8-Day Tour: Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Ephesus','Great Guides...','We used Fez travel for our Turkey vacation. Originally we were supposed to do this trip in April but Covid happened! Mehmet was very accommodating and moved our trip date without any problems. He was very responsive throughout the planning. All 3 tour guides; Onur in Istanbul, Doneé in Cappadocia and Chengizkhan in Kusadasi were all wonderful and deserve 5+ stars. They were very accommodating and great photographers with great suggestions. Drivers were all fantastic and on time for airport and hotel pick ups. Hotels were great in Istanbul and Kusadasi. In Cappadocia request to be either in Goreme or Ürgüp which have city centers with many restaurants and shops. Our hotel was  initially chosen in a smaller village but we were lucky enough to change once we arrived because it was so out of the way. We were moved to MDC cave hotel in Ürgüp which was much better location. Overall everything was great and the trip was everything promised. Would definitely recommend using this company as they were professional all the way.',5.0,'2020-09-14T11:47:08Z','REV-Fq4UfwL6yoorRzu3I68b8m3kThOJSz/KZXIsUscR/6Y=','en','yparisa','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P58','Turkey Best 8-Day Tour: Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Ephesus','Turkish Delight','Thank you Turkey for letting me experience your beauty, hospitality, your ancient historic sights, friendliness of the people, your food, vast changing landscapes from sunny yellow Canola fields to lush green wheat fields, salt lakes, fairy landscapes, the underground city, Pottery, carpet waving, our guide with his excellent knowledge of all the sights he took us too - Ibrahim Akman, our driver for making sure we arrive safe at our next destination and for bringing our baggage safe to the hotel the last night.  Thank you, I left my footprints and heart behind, a good reason to return.  Madeleine Senekal',5.0,'2019-05-15T06:48:49Z','REV-by40ksz1hoj1KHHVn6BZMLL01pnqRo5lxkt6sBuAcsc=','en','turkishMdelight','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P58','Turkey Best 8-Day Tour: Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Ephesus','Fantastic Ancient Turkey Tour','We have just completed the 8 day cultural tour which was fabulous. Genghis Khan was our tour guide and he was an amazing guide and very knowledgeable regarding the various histories of the sites an regions visited. Highly recommend Fez Travel and Genghis. A thoroughly enjoyable trip. Susan and Linda, New Zealand',5.0,'2019-04-12T12:05:16Z','REV-PpDqnr1jfPEeDfjCyTTPHUZ42T5MhsGYyXjRLIbWaEQ=','en','Getaway133195','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P70','11-Day Anzac Day - Major Tour From Istanbul','very memorable','we just got back from our trip in Turkey , very pleased with Fez travel tour , our tour guide Ibrahim was very accommodating , very knowledgeable and mostly very patient , we highly recommend his services if anybody is planning to see the country, Umaz the tour group driver has always a smile on his face even though he didn’t speak English, overall  we recommend using the Fez travel',5.0,'2023-01-31T05:51:15Z','REV-DTwpYiWBO6WV0Jb5Sib4cegK1PvFym4tsVpclZ2a7RI=','en','mariabU7813UH','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P61','Istanbul Two Continents, Bosphorous, Spice Bazaar, Beylerbeyi Palace and Camlica Hill','I was glad that I choose this tour...','<p>I was glad that I choose this tour, allowing me to see something of the Asian side.  The guide was well-informed and personable.  The morning portion - shopping at the spice bazaar - did not appeal to me, The lunch was at a particularly unappealing restaurant absolutely packed with those coming off tour busses with very, very inadequate air conditioning plus being very loud with forced seating at large, uncomfortable tables with people from other tours that you did not know.  The afternoon portion made up for this and was appealing.  I learned that the afternoon portion which includes the Palace, Bosporous and Hill can be booked separately.</p>',3.0,'2016-08-21T10:12:47Z','REV-fiZtaXz8bsyYtVnjVaycQYXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Linda A','VIATOR'),('5739P61','Istanbul Two Continents, Bosphorous, Spice Bazaar, Beylerbeyi Palace and Camlica Hill','Avaliação tour pelo Bósforo','Fomos recebidos pelo guia. Um senhor de meia idade fluente em inglês.  Capaz de responder a pergunts também de ordem econômica e política. Muito educado. Do mais a visita ao Bazar das Especiarias é bem interessante. Cuide pois os turcos são muito bom negociante. visitar as lojas na parte externa do edifício principal é uma boa pedida. Ali está o comércio onde o cidadão local frequenta. Portanto os preços são mais baixos.',5.0,'2020-01-29T09:51:59Z','REV-ncLZuhdjkNVZTtL3jFlrfmdAFsmr/ctWVG59g5g2QAE=','pt','AlexandraContar','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P60','Istanbul Classics: Hagia Sophia Topkapi Palace Blue Mosque Hippodromme','Fez Travel Day Tours - Istanbul Old City Tour','My Solo Trip To Turkey .. Istanbul, Cappadocia, Izmir, Kusadasi & Pamukkale.

Interesting & Intriguing Istanbul .. In Tantalizing & Terrific Turkey 🇹🇷.

Welcome to Istanbul .. I am finally here again .. A megalopolis city, with 20 million inhabitants that is being developed and expanded rapidly on a yearly basis .. Istanbul & Turkey here I come.

Checked into the Holiday Inn Hotel on Topkapi area .. Centrally & Conveniently located in the old part of the city old centre close to Sultan Ahmet area with the Blue tram lines running across the hotel.

The city is well equipped with its transportation services with the trams, metro trains and bus services .. So, it’s easy to get around this huge megapolis by buying a transport card at 5 TL, to purchase a daily transport ticket at 2 TL, very seamless connections.

I started my personalized city tour with a small group of people from India and South Africa, headed by our tour guide Onur Enür, who is a seasoned and experienced tour guide, together with his apprentice @ Ozzie .. We learned a lot about Istanbul old city ares from these two guys who are very helpful .. Thank you guys for tour guide .. It was an excellent Day Tour in Istanbul Old City around the Sultan Ahmet areas.

We covered these main tourist attractions :
- Hippodrome of Constantinople which was a circus that was the sporting center of Constantinople, capital of the Byzantine Empire, and now being turned into a square called Sultan Ahmet Meydani in the heart of Istanbul, with fragments of the original Greek structures still surviving.
- Topkapi Palace, one of the biggest palace in the world during its prime, which was simply amazing visit especially getting to see with my very own eyes the relics of our beloved Prophet Muhammad s.a.w. that includes his clothings, tooth, beard, weapons, chop and holy book @ Al Quran, and those relics used by his closest companions @ Saidinah Abu Bakar, Saidinah Uthman, Saidinah Umar, Saidinah Ali, plus those relics used by his beloved wife @ Saidinatul Aishah & his beloved daughter @ Saidinatul Fatima .. This is simply the highlight of my trip here .. I was simply in awed looking at those very important relics.
- Sultan Ahmet Blue Mosque .. I skipped the Friday prayer because I am a ‘musafir’ and I ended praying the 2 rakaat of solat jamak & qasar prayers for Solat Zuhor & Solat Asar plus the 2 rakaat for Solat Sunat .. Simply Spiritually Comforting .. The queue was so long but I managed to cut through because I wanted to pray at the mosque .. Which was partly close for renovations.
- Hagia Sophia .. Which was simply amazing and breathtaking with it beautiful doom that so beautiful and still standing strong .. Where it was used as a church for more than 920 years and then it was used as a mosque for more than 480 years and now it’s being turned into a museum for these two very important religion.
- The Meeting Point of Civilization in Istanbul between the East meeting the West, where it’s the only city in the world that is located between two continents of Asia and Europe.
- The largest tulip live carpet on the ground, where tulip originally cape from Istanbul in Turkey that is the symbol of this city, before it was brought out to Amsterdam in The Netherlands .. Simply Stunning.
- The Istanbul Grand Bazaar, where it was a huge huge bazaar filled to the brim with people end to end .. One could hardly walk, let alone shop, haggle and buy .. It was way too crowded .. We were supposed to go and see a carpet shop and learn how they make their famous Turkish carpets that are simply exquisite and stunning .. We just didn’t have enough time. 
- The only qualm I had was, this tour didn’t also include another trip to the other iconic building nearby @ The Sultan Suleyman Mosque.

Lunch was included, and it was a great lunch session that we had in this nice cozy kebab restaurant .. Yummytummydelicious!

With the help from our tour guide @ Onur, we managed to buy our food goodies from
a highly reputable shop to buy their famous Turkish Delights & Baklavas .. Yummytummydelicious!

With the help from Onue, I also managed to buy the Turkish local SIM cards @ Türk Cell, which is very handy yo have here locally.

This Fez Travel Day Trip Tour to the Old City of Istanbul is highly recommended .. But one needs to walk around a lot .. As I ended doing more that 24,000 steps during this Day Trip Tour.

Highly recommended and worth the money, time and energy .. Check it out.

Thanks Onur and Ozzie for your tour guide here.

Zalarji’s Journey in 2019
28th April 2019',5.0,'2019-04-28T17:05:46Z','REV-3wsA28OBw5R3mSOH7lPegvjMJ1yl+W+69x03H6BkgdE=','en','zalarji93','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P60','Istanbul Classics: Hagia Sophia Topkapi Palace Blue Mosque Hippodromme','Do not buy tix online from them. It’s a scam.','Do not buy tickets online from this agency. Although on their site they claim “no printing” needed, in fact after you buy the tix, they send you a note you need to exchange your e-tickets for paper tix at their agency, without as so much sending you the agency address. What a scam! We lost 3 tix = 33 Euro.',1.0,'2019-02-21T10:29:19Z','REV-/mIL7env9WxG56l9b6/4tvwW7nZ92eYecel5BpJeo5w=','en','Artadaggio','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P58','Turkey Best 8-Day Tour: Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Ephesus','Magical journey across Turkey','Every excursion was interesting, detailed information by  an experienced tour leader/guide. Goksu Pamir.Hotels and all services very satisfactory.',5.0,'2022-05-15T16:24:13Z','REV-MAUFKS+rQtLEoAyw8qzTNh0XvV7j6dE+bS6gX5985Ak=','en','MaltaTraveller522','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P58','Turkey Best 8-Day Tour: Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Ephesus','Cagman - the tour guide. Excellent service.','I travelled with my tour guide Cagman for 8 days and visited many places throughout Turkey. The trip has just ended in Capadocia. Cagman is the best guide I have had in years and I travel extensively. He is extremely knowledgeable, articulate and very passionate about his trade. He was also a good listener and very receptive to ideas I had. Cagman cares! He does everything he can to ensure that you have the richest experience possible and goes well above the call of duty. I would recommend him to any traveler who wants to make the most out of his/her vacation. He really is a wonderful guide!',5.0,'2021-02-24T15:16:28Z','REV-fjWwqwe7cO2uvxV8b3klJd6K7DfwTVuGZyMN5qKjB6E=','en','Elena D','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P58','Turkey Best 8-Day Tour: Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Ephesus','Great Guides...','We used Fez travel for our Turkey vacation. Originally we were supposed to do this trip in April but Covid happened! Mehmet was very accommodating and moved our trip date without any problems. He was very responsive throughout the planning. All 3 tour guides; Onur in Istanbul, Doneé in Cappadocia and Chengizkhan in Kusadasi were all wonderful and deserve 5+ stars. They were very accommodating and great photographers with great suggestions. Drivers were all fantastic and on time for airport and hotel pick ups. Hotels were great in Istanbul and Kusadasi. In Cappadocia request to be either in Goreme or Ürgüp which have city centers with many restaurants and shops. Our hotel was  initially chosen in a smaller village but we were lucky enough to change once we arrived because it was so out of the way. We were moved to MDC cave hotel in Ürgüp which was much better location. Overall everything was great and the trip was everything promised. Would definitely recommend using this company as they were professional all the way.',5.0,'2020-09-14T11:47:08Z','REV-Fq4UfwL6yoorRzu3I68b8m3kThOJSz/KZXIsUscR/6Y=','en','yparisa','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P58','Turkey Best 8-Day Tour: Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Ephesus','Turkish Delight','Thank you Turkey for letting me experience your beauty, hospitality, your ancient historic sights, friendliness of the people, your food, vast changing landscapes from sunny yellow Canola fields to lush green wheat fields, salt lakes, fairy landscapes, the underground city, Pottery, carpet waving, our guide with his excellent knowledge of all the sights he took us too - Ibrahim Akman, our driver for making sure we arrive safe at our next destination and for bringing our baggage safe to the hotel the last night.  Thank you, I left my footprints and heart behind, a good reason to return.  Madeleine Senekal',5.0,'2019-05-15T06:48:49Z','REV-by40ksz1hoj1KHHVn6BZMLL01pnqRo5lxkt6sBuAcsc=','en','turkishMdelight','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P58','Turkey Best 8-Day Tour: Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Ephesus','Fantastic Ancient Turkey Tour','We have just completed the 8 day cultural tour which was fabulous. Genghis Khan was our tour guide and he was an amazing guide and very knowledgeable regarding the various histories of the sites an regions visited. Highly recommend Fez Travel and Genghis. A thoroughly enjoyable trip. Susan and Linda, New Zealand',5.0,'2019-04-12T12:05:16Z','REV-PpDqnr1jfPEeDfjCyTTPHUZ42T5MhsGYyXjRLIbWaEQ=','en','Getaway133195','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P70','11-Day Anzac Day - Major Tour From Istanbul','very memorable','we just got back from our trip in Turkey , very pleased with Fez travel tour , our tour guide Ibrahim was very accommodating , very knowledgeable and mostly very patient , we highly recommend his services if anybody is planning to see the country, Umaz the tour group driver has always a smile on his face even though he didn’t speak English, overall  we recommend using the Fez travel',5.0,'2023-01-31T05:51:15Z','REV-DTwpYiWBO6WV0Jb5Sib4cegK1PvFym4tsVpclZ2a7RI=','en','mariabU7813UH','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P61','Istanbul Two Continents, Bosphorous, Spice Bazaar, Beylerbeyi Palace and Camlica Hill','I was glad that I choose this tour...','<p>I was glad that I choose this tour, allowing me to see something of the Asian side.  The guide was well-informed and personable.  The morning portion - shopping at the spice bazaar - did not appeal to me, The lunch was at a particularly unappealing restaurant absolutely packed with those coming off tour busses with very, very inadequate air conditioning plus being very loud with forced seating at large, uncomfortable tables with people from other tours that you did not know.  The afternoon portion made up for this and was appealing.  I learned that the afternoon portion which includes the Palace, Bosporous and Hill can be booked separately.</p>',3.0,'2016-08-21T10:12:47Z','REV-fiZtaXz8bsyYtVnjVaycQYXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Linda A','VIATOR'),('5739P61','Istanbul Two Continents, Bosphorous, Spice Bazaar, Beylerbeyi Palace and Camlica Hill','Avaliação tour pelo Bósforo','Fomos recebidos pelo guia. Um senhor de meia idade fluente em inglês.  Capaz de responder a pergunts também de ordem econômica e política. Muito educado. Do mais a visita ao Bazar das Especiarias é bem interessante. Cuide pois os turcos são muito bom negociante. visitar as lojas na parte externa do edifício principal é uma boa pedida. Ali está o comércio onde o cidadão local frequenta. Portanto os preços são mais baixos.',5.0,'2020-01-29T09:51:59Z','REV-ncLZuhdjkNVZTtL3jFlrfmdAFsmr/ctWVG59g5g2QAE=','pt','AlexandraContar','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P60','Istanbul Classics: Hagia Sophia Topkapi Palace Blue Mosque Hippodromme','Fez Travel Day Tours - Istanbul Old City Tour','My Solo Trip To Turkey .. Istanbul, Cappadocia, Izmir, Kusadasi & Pamukkale.

Interesting & Intriguing Istanbul .. In Tantalizing & Terrific Turkey 🇹🇷.

Welcome to Istanbul .. I am finally here again .. A megalopolis city, with 20 million inhabitants that is being developed and expanded rapidly on a yearly basis .. Istanbul & Turkey here I come.

Checked into the Holiday Inn Hotel on Topkapi area .. Centrally & Conveniently located in the old part of the city old centre close to Sultan Ahmet area with the Blue tram lines running across the hotel.

The city is well equipped with its transportation services with the trams, metro trains and bus services .. So, it’s easy to get around this huge megapolis by buying a transport card at 5 TL, to purchase a daily transport ticket at 2 TL, very seamless connections.

I started my personalized city tour with a small group of people from India and South Africa, headed by our tour guide Onur Enür, who is a seasoned and experienced tour guide, together with his apprentice @ Ozzie .. We learned a lot about Istanbul old city ares from these two guys who are very helpful .. Thank you guys for tour guide .. It was an excellent Day Tour in Istanbul Old City around the Sultan Ahmet areas.

We covered these main tourist attractions :
- Hippodrome of Constantinople which was a circus that was the sporting center of Constantinople, capital of the Byzantine Empire, and now being turned into a square called Sultan Ahmet Meydani in the heart of Istanbul, with fragments of the original Greek structures still surviving.
- Topkapi Palace, one of the biggest palace in the world during its prime, which was simply amazing visit especially getting to see with my very own eyes the relics of our beloved Prophet Muhammad s.a.w. that includes his clothings, tooth, beard, weapons, chop and holy book @ Al Quran, and those relics used by his closest companions @ Saidinah Abu Bakar, Saidinah Uthman, Saidinah Umar, Saidinah Ali, plus those relics used by his beloved wife @ Saidinatul Aishah & his beloved daughter @ Saidinatul Fatima .. This is simply the highlight of my trip here .. I was simply in awed looking at those very important relics.
- Sultan Ahmet Blue Mosque .. I skipped the Friday prayer because I am a ‘musafir’ and I ended praying the 2 rakaat of solat jamak & qasar prayers for Solat Zuhor & Solat Asar plus the 2 rakaat for Solat Sunat .. Simply Spiritually Comforting .. The queue was so long but I managed to cut through because I wanted to pray at the mosque .. Which was partly close for renovations.
- Hagia Sophia .. Which was simply amazing and breathtaking with it beautiful doom that so beautiful and still standing strong .. Where it was used as a church for more than 920 years and then it was used as a mosque for more than 480 years and now it’s being turned into a museum for these two very important religion.
- The Meeting Point of Civilization in Istanbul between the East meeting the West, where it’s the only city in the world that is located between two continents of Asia and Europe.
- The largest tulip live carpet on the ground, where tulip originally cape from Istanbul in Turkey that is the symbol of this city, before it was brought out to Amsterdam in The Netherlands .. Simply Stunning.
- The Istanbul Grand Bazaar, where it was a huge huge bazaar filled to the brim with people end to end .. One could hardly walk, let alone shop, haggle and buy .. It was way too crowded .. We were supposed to go and see a carpet shop and learn how they make their famous Turkish carpets that are simply exquisite and stunning .. We just didn’t have enough time. 
- The only qualm I had was, this tour didn’t also include another trip to the other iconic building nearby @ The Sultan Suleyman Mosque.

Lunch was included, and it was a great lunch session that we had in this nice cozy kebab restaurant .. Yummytummydelicious!

With the help from our tour guide @ Onur, we managed to buy our food goodies from
a highly reputable shop to buy their famous Turkish Delights & Baklavas .. Yummytummydelicious!

With the help from Onue, I also managed to buy the Turkish local SIM cards @ Türk Cell, which is very handy yo have here locally.

This Fez Travel Day Trip Tour to the Old City of Istanbul is highly recommended .. But one needs to walk around a lot .. As I ended doing more that 24,000 steps during this Day Trip Tour.

Highly recommended and worth the money, time and energy .. Check it out.

Thanks Onur and Ozzie for your tour guide here.

Zalarji’s Journey in 2019
28th April 2019',5.0,'2019-04-28T17:05:46Z','REV-3wsA28OBw5R3mSOH7lPegvjMJ1yl+W+69x03H6BkgdE=','en','zalarji93','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P60','Istanbul Classics: Hagia Sophia Topkapi Palace Blue Mosque Hippodromme','Do not buy tix online from them. It’s a scam.','Do not buy tickets online from this agency. Although on their site they claim “no printing” needed, in fact after you buy the tix, they send you a note you need to exchange your e-tickets for paper tix at their agency, without as so much sending you the agency address. What a scam! We lost 3 tix = 33 Euro.',1.0,'2019-02-21T10:29:19Z','REV-/mIL7env9WxG56l9b6/4tvwW7nZ92eYecel5BpJeo5w=','en','Artadaggio','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P58','Turkey Best 8-Day Tour: Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Ephesus','Magical journey across Turkey','Every excursion was interesting, detailed information by  an experienced tour leader/guide. Goksu Pamir.Hotels and all services very satisfactory.',5.0,'2022-05-15T16:24:13Z','REV-MAUFKS+rQtLEoAyw8qzTNh0XvV7j6dE+bS6gX5985Ak=','en','MaltaTraveller522','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P58','Turkey Best 8-Day Tour: Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Ephesus','Cagman - the tour guide. Excellent service.','I travelled with my tour guide Cagman for 8 days and visited many places throughout Turkey. The trip has just ended in Capadocia. Cagman is the best guide I have had in years and I travel extensively. He is extremely knowledgeable, articulate and very passionate about his trade. He was also a good listener and very receptive to ideas I had. Cagman cares! He does everything he can to ensure that you have the richest experience possible and goes well above the call of duty. I would recommend him to any traveler who wants to make the most out of his/her vacation. He really is a wonderful guide!',5.0,'2021-02-24T15:16:28Z','REV-fjWwqwe7cO2uvxV8b3klJd6K7DfwTVuGZyMN5qKjB6E=','en','Elena D','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P58','Turkey Best 8-Day Tour: Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Ephesus','Great Guides...','We used Fez travel for our Turkey vacation. Originally we were supposed to do this trip in April but Covid happened! Mehmet was very accommodating and moved our trip date without any problems. He was very responsive throughout the planning. All 3 tour guides; Onur in Istanbul, Doneé in Cappadocia and Chengizkhan in Kusadasi were all wonderful and deserve 5+ stars. They were very accommodating and great photographers with great suggestions. Drivers were all fantastic and on time for airport and hotel pick ups. Hotels were great in Istanbul and Kusadasi. In Cappadocia request to be either in Goreme or Ürgüp which have city centers with many restaurants and shops. Our hotel was  initially chosen in a smaller village but we were lucky enough to change once we arrived because it was so out of the way. We were moved to MDC cave hotel in Ürgüp which was much better location. Overall everything was great and the trip was everything promised. Would definitely recommend using this company as they were professional all the way.',5.0,'2020-09-14T11:47:08Z','REV-Fq4UfwL6yoorRzu3I68b8m3kThOJSz/KZXIsUscR/6Y=','en','yparisa','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P58','Turkey Best 8-Day Tour: Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Ephesus','Turkish Delight','Thank you Turkey for letting me experience your beauty, hospitality, your ancient historic sights, friendliness of the people, your food, vast changing landscapes from sunny yellow Canola fields to lush green wheat fields, salt lakes, fairy landscapes, the underground city, Pottery, carpet waving, our guide with his excellent knowledge of all the sights he took us too - Ibrahim Akman, our driver for making sure we arrive safe at our next destination and for bringing our baggage safe to the hotel the last night.  Thank you, I left my footprints and heart behind, a good reason to return.  Madeleine Senekal',5.0,'2019-05-15T06:48:49Z','REV-by40ksz1hoj1KHHVn6BZMLL01pnqRo5lxkt6sBuAcsc=','en','turkishMdelight','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P58','Turkey Best 8-Day Tour: Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Ephesus','Fantastic Ancient Turkey Tour','We have just completed the 8 day cultural tour which was fabulous. Genghis Khan was our tour guide and he was an amazing guide and very knowledgeable regarding the various histories of the sites an regions visited. Highly recommend Fez Travel and Genghis. A thoroughly enjoyable trip. Susan and Linda, New Zealand',5.0,'2019-04-12T12:05:16Z','REV-PpDqnr1jfPEeDfjCyTTPHUZ42T5MhsGYyXjRLIbWaEQ=','en','Getaway133195','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P70','11-Day Anzac Day - Major Tour From Istanbul','very memorable','we just got back from our trip in Turkey , very pleased with Fez travel tour , our tour guide Ibrahim was very accommodating , very knowledgeable and mostly very patient , we highly recommend his services if anybody is planning to see the country, Umaz the tour group driver has always a smile on his face even though he didn’t speak English, overall  we recommend using the Fez travel',5.0,'2023-01-31T05:51:15Z','REV-DTwpYiWBO6WV0Jb5Sib4cegK1PvFym4tsVpclZ2a7RI=','en','mariabU7813UH','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P61','Istanbul Two Continents, Bosphorous, Spice Bazaar, Beylerbeyi Palace and Camlica Hill','I was glad that I choose this tour...','<p>I was glad that I choose this tour, allowing me to see something of the Asian side.  The guide was well-informed and personable.  The morning portion - shopping at the spice bazaar - did not appeal to me, The lunch was at a particularly unappealing restaurant absolutely packed with those coming off tour busses with very, very inadequate air conditioning plus being very loud with forced seating at large, uncomfortable tables with people from other tours that you did not know.  The afternoon portion made up for this and was appealing.  I learned that the afternoon portion which includes the Palace, Bosporous and Hill can be booked separately.</p>',3.0,'2016-08-21T10:12:47Z','REV-fiZtaXz8bsyYtVnjVaycQYXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Linda A','VIATOR'),('5739P61','Istanbul Two Continents, Bosphorous, Spice Bazaar, Beylerbeyi Palace and Camlica Hill','Avaliação tour pelo Bósforo','Fomos recebidos pelo guia. Um senhor de meia idade fluente em inglês.  Capaz de responder a pergunts também de ordem econômica e política. Muito educado. Do mais a visita ao Bazar das Especiarias é bem interessante. Cuide pois os turcos são muito bom negociante. visitar as lojas na parte externa do edifício principal é uma boa pedida. Ali está o comércio onde o cidadão local frequenta. Portanto os preços são mais baixos.',5.0,'2020-01-29T09:51:59Z','REV-ncLZuhdjkNVZTtL3jFlrfmdAFsmr/ctWVG59g5g2QAE=','pt','AlexandraContar','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P60','Istanbul Classics: Hagia Sophia Topkapi Palace Blue Mosque Hippodromme','Fez Travel Day Tours - Istanbul Old City Tour','My Solo Trip To Turkey .. Istanbul, Cappadocia, Izmir, Kusadasi & Pamukkale.

Interesting & Intriguing Istanbul .. In Tantalizing & Terrific Turkey 🇹🇷.

Welcome to Istanbul .. I am finally here again .. A megalopolis city, with 20 million inhabitants that is being developed and expanded rapidly on a yearly basis .. Istanbul & Turkey here I come.

Checked into the Holiday Inn Hotel on Topkapi area .. Centrally & Conveniently located in the old part of the city old centre close to Sultan Ahmet area with the Blue tram lines running across the hotel.

The city is well equipped with its transportation services with the trams, metro trains and bus services .. So, it’s easy to get around this huge megapolis by buying a transport card at 5 TL, to purchase a daily transport ticket at 2 TL, very seamless connections.

I started my personalized city tour with a small group of people from India and South Africa, headed by our tour guide Onur Enür, who is a seasoned and experienced tour guide, together with his apprentice @ Ozzie .. We learned a lot about Istanbul old city ares from these two guys who are very helpful .. Thank you guys for tour guide .. It was an excellent Day Tour in Istanbul Old City around the Sultan Ahmet areas.

We covered these main tourist attractions :
- Hippodrome of Constantinople which was a circus that was the sporting center of Constantinople, capital of the Byzantine Empire, and now being turned into a square called Sultan Ahmet Meydani in the heart of Istanbul, with fragments of the original Greek structures still surviving.
- Topkapi Palace, one of the biggest palace in the world during its prime, which was simply amazing visit especially getting to see with my very own eyes the relics of our beloved Prophet Muhammad s.a.w. that includes his clothings, tooth, beard, weapons, chop and holy book @ Al Quran, and those relics used by his closest companions @ Saidinah Abu Bakar, Saidinah Uthman, Saidinah Umar, Saidinah Ali, plus those relics used by his beloved wife @ Saidinatul Aishah & his beloved daughter @ Saidinatul Fatima .. This is simply the highlight of my trip here .. I was simply in awed looking at those very important relics.
- Sultan Ahmet Blue Mosque .. I skipped the Friday prayer because I am a ‘musafir’ and I ended praying the 2 rakaat of solat jamak & qasar prayers for Solat Zuhor & Solat Asar plus the 2 rakaat for Solat Sunat .. Simply Spiritually Comforting .. The queue was so long but I managed to cut through because I wanted to pray at the mosque .. Which was partly close for renovations.
- Hagia Sophia .. Which was simply amazing and breathtaking with it beautiful doom that so beautiful and still standing strong .. Where it was used as a church for more than 920 years and then it was used as a mosque for more than 480 years and now it’s being turned into a museum for these two very important religion.
- The Meeting Point of Civilization in Istanbul between the East meeting the West, where it’s the only city in the world that is located between two continents of Asia and Europe.
- The largest tulip live carpet on the ground, where tulip originally cape from Istanbul in Turkey that is the symbol of this city, before it was brought out to Amsterdam in The Netherlands .. Simply Stunning.
- The Istanbul Grand Bazaar, where it was a huge huge bazaar filled to the brim with people end to end .. One could hardly walk, let alone shop, haggle and buy .. It was way too crowded .. We were supposed to go and see a carpet shop and learn how they make their famous Turkish carpets that are simply exquisite and stunning .. We just didn’t have enough time. 
- The only qualm I had was, this tour didn’t also include another trip to the other iconic building nearby @ The Sultan Suleyman Mosque.

Lunch was included, and it was a great lunch session that we had in this nice cozy kebab restaurant .. Yummytummydelicious!

With the help from our tour guide @ Onur, we managed to buy our food goodies from
a highly reputable shop to buy their famous Turkish Delights & Baklavas .. Yummytummydelicious!

With the help from Onue, I also managed to buy the Turkish local SIM cards @ Türk Cell, which is very handy yo have here locally.

This Fez Travel Day Trip Tour to the Old City of Istanbul is highly recommended .. But one needs to walk around a lot .. As I ended doing more that 24,000 steps during this Day Trip Tour.

Highly recommended and worth the money, time and energy .. Check it out.

Thanks Onur and Ozzie for your tour guide here.

Zalarji’s Journey in 2019
28th April 2019',5.0,'2019-04-28T17:05:46Z','REV-3wsA28OBw5R3mSOH7lPegvjMJ1yl+W+69x03H6BkgdE=','en','zalarji93','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P60','Istanbul Classics: Hagia Sophia Topkapi Palace Blue Mosque Hippodromme','Do not buy tix online from them. It’s a scam.','Do not buy tickets online from this agency. Although on their site they claim “no printing” needed, in fact after you buy the tix, they send you a note you need to exchange your e-tickets for paper tix at their agency, without as so much sending you the agency address. What a scam! We lost 3 tix = 33 Euro.',1.0,'2019-02-21T10:29:19Z','REV-/mIL7env9WxG56l9b6/4tvwW7nZ92eYecel5BpJeo5w=','en','Artadaggio','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P58','Turkey Best 8-Day Tour: Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Ephesus','Magical journey across Turkey','Every excursion was interesting, detailed information by  an experienced tour leader/guide. Goksu Pamir.Hotels and all services very satisfactory.',5.0,'2022-05-15T16:24:13Z','REV-MAUFKS+rQtLEoAyw8qzTNh0XvV7j6dE+bS6gX5985Ak=','en','MaltaTraveller522','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P58','Turkey Best 8-Day Tour: Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Ephesus','Cagman - the tour guide. Excellent service.','I travelled with my tour guide Cagman for 8 days and visited many places throughout Turkey. The trip has just ended in Capadocia. Cagman is the best guide I have had in years and I travel extensively. He is extremely knowledgeable, articulate and very passionate about his trade. He was also a good listener and very receptive to ideas I had. Cagman cares! He does everything he can to ensure that you have the richest experience possible and goes well above the call of duty. I would recommend him to any traveler who wants to make the most out of his/her vacation. He really is a wonderful guide!',5.0,'2021-02-24T15:16:28Z','REV-fjWwqwe7cO2uvxV8b3klJd6K7DfwTVuGZyMN5qKjB6E=','en','Elena D','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P58','Turkey Best 8-Day Tour: Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Ephesus','Great Guides...','We used Fez travel for our Turkey vacation. Originally we were supposed to do this trip in April but Covid happened! Mehmet was very accommodating and moved our trip date without any problems. He was very responsive throughout the planning. All 3 tour guides; Onur in Istanbul, Doneé in Cappadocia and Chengizkhan in Kusadasi were all wonderful and deserve 5+ stars. They were very accommodating and great photographers with great suggestions. Drivers were all fantastic and on time for airport and hotel pick ups. Hotels were great in Istanbul and Kusadasi. In Cappadocia request to be either in Goreme or Ürgüp which have city centers with many restaurants and shops. Our hotel was  initially chosen in a smaller village but we were lucky enough to change once we arrived because it was so out of the way. We were moved to MDC cave hotel in Ürgüp which was much better location. Overall everything was great and the trip was everything promised. Would definitely recommend using this company as they were professional all the way.',5.0,'2020-09-14T11:47:08Z','REV-Fq4UfwL6yoorRzu3I68b8m3kThOJSz/KZXIsUscR/6Y=','en','yparisa','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P58','Turkey Best 8-Day Tour: Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Ephesus','Turkish Delight','Thank you Turkey for letting me experience your beauty, hospitality, your ancient historic sights, friendliness of the people, your food, vast changing landscapes from sunny yellow Canola fields to lush green wheat fields, salt lakes, fairy landscapes, the underground city, Pottery, carpet waving, our guide with his excellent knowledge of all the sights he took us too - Ibrahim Akman, our driver for making sure we arrive safe at our next destination and for bringing our baggage safe to the hotel the last night.  Thank you, I left my footprints and heart behind, a good reason to return.  Madeleine Senekal',5.0,'2019-05-15T06:48:49Z','REV-by40ksz1hoj1KHHVn6BZMLL01pnqRo5lxkt6sBuAcsc=','en','turkishMdelight','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P58','Turkey Best 8-Day Tour: Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Ephesus','Fantastic Ancient Turkey Tour','We have just completed the 8 day cultural tour which was fabulous. Genghis Khan was our tour guide and he was an amazing guide and very knowledgeable regarding the various histories of the sites an regions visited. Highly recommend Fez Travel and Genghis. A thoroughly enjoyable trip. Susan and Linda, New Zealand',5.0,'2019-04-12T12:05:16Z','REV-PpDqnr1jfPEeDfjCyTTPHUZ42T5MhsGYyXjRLIbWaEQ=','en','Getaway133195','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P70','11-Day Anzac Day - Major Tour From Istanbul','very memorable','we just got back from our trip in Turkey , very pleased with Fez travel tour , our tour guide Ibrahim was very accommodating , very knowledgeable and mostly very patient , we highly recommend his services if anybody is planning to see the country, Umaz the tour group driver has always a smile on his face even though he didn’t speak English, overall  we recommend using the Fez travel',5.0,'2023-01-31T05:51:15Z','REV-DTwpYiWBO6WV0Jb5Sib4cegK1PvFym4tsVpclZ2a7RI=','en','mariabU7813UH','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P61','Istanbul Two Continents, Bosphorous, Spice Bazaar, Beylerbeyi Palace and Camlica Hill','I was glad that I choose this tour...','<p>I was glad that I choose this tour, allowing me to see something of the Asian side.  The guide was well-informed and personable.  The morning portion - shopping at the spice bazaar - did not appeal to me, The lunch was at a particularly unappealing restaurant absolutely packed with those coming off tour busses with very, very inadequate air conditioning plus being very loud with forced seating at large, uncomfortable tables with people from other tours that you did not know.  The afternoon portion made up for this and was appealing.  I learned that the afternoon portion which includes the Palace, Bosporous and Hill can be booked separately.</p>',3.0,'2016-08-21T10:12:47Z','REV-fiZtaXz8bsyYtVnjVaycQYXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Linda A','VIATOR'),('5739P61','Istanbul Two Continents, Bosphorous, Spice Bazaar, Beylerbeyi Palace and Camlica Hill','Avaliação tour pelo Bósforo','Fomos recebidos pelo guia. Um senhor de meia idade fluente em inglês.  Capaz de responder a pergunts também de ordem econômica e política. Muito educado. Do mais a visita ao Bazar das Especiarias é bem interessante. Cuide pois os turcos são muito bom negociante. visitar as lojas na parte externa do edifício principal é uma boa pedida. Ali está o comércio onde o cidadão local frequenta. Portanto os preços são mais baixos.',5.0,'2020-01-29T09:51:59Z','REV-ncLZuhdjkNVZTtL3jFlrfmdAFsmr/ctWVG59g5g2QAE=','pt','AlexandraContar','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P60','Istanbul Classics: Hagia Sophia Topkapi Palace Blue Mosque Hippodromme','Fez Travel Day Tours - Istanbul Old City Tour','My Solo Trip To Turkey .. Istanbul, Cappadocia, Izmir, Kusadasi & Pamukkale.

Interesting & Intriguing Istanbul .. In Tantalizing & Terrific Turkey 🇹🇷.

Welcome to Istanbul .. I am finally here again .. A megalopolis city, with 20 million inhabitants that is being developed and expanded rapidly on a yearly basis .. Istanbul & Turkey here I come.

Checked into the Holiday Inn Hotel on Topkapi area .. Centrally & Conveniently located in the old part of the city old centre close to Sultan Ahmet area with the Blue tram lines running across the hotel.

The city is well equipped with its transportation services with the trams, metro trains and bus services .. So, it’s easy to get around this huge megapolis by buying a transport card at 5 TL, to purchase a daily transport ticket at 2 TL, very seamless connections.

I started my personalized city tour with a small group of people from India and South Africa, headed by our tour guide Onur Enür, who is a seasoned and experienced tour guide, together with his apprentice @ Ozzie .. We learned a lot about Istanbul old city ares from these two guys who are very helpful .. Thank you guys for tour guide .. It was an excellent Day Tour in Istanbul Old City around the Sultan Ahmet areas.

We covered these main tourist attractions :
- Hippodrome of Constantinople which was a circus that was the sporting center of Constantinople, capital of the Byzantine Empire, and now being turned into a square called Sultan Ahmet Meydani in the heart of Istanbul, with fragments of the original Greek structures still surviving.
- Topkapi Palace, one of the biggest palace in the world during its prime, which was simply amazing visit especially getting to see with my very own eyes the relics of our beloved Prophet Muhammad s.a.w. that includes his clothings, tooth, beard, weapons, chop and holy book @ Al Quran, and those relics used by his closest companions @ Saidinah Abu Bakar, Saidinah Uthman, Saidinah Umar, Saidinah Ali, plus those relics used by his beloved wife @ Saidinatul Aishah & his beloved daughter @ Saidinatul Fatima .. This is simply the highlight of my trip here .. I was simply in awed looking at those very important relics.
- Sultan Ahmet Blue Mosque .. I skipped the Friday prayer because I am a ‘musafir’ and I ended praying the 2 rakaat of solat jamak & qasar prayers for Solat Zuhor & Solat Asar plus the 2 rakaat for Solat Sunat .. Simply Spiritually Comforting .. The queue was so long but I managed to cut through because I wanted to pray at the mosque .. Which was partly close for renovations.
- Hagia Sophia .. Which was simply amazing and breathtaking with it beautiful doom that so beautiful and still standing strong .. Where it was used as a church for more than 920 years and then it was used as a mosque for more than 480 years and now it’s being turned into a museum for these two very important religion.
- The Meeting Point of Civilization in Istanbul between the East meeting the West, where it’s the only city in the world that is located between two continents of Asia and Europe.
- The largest tulip live carpet on the ground, where tulip originally cape from Istanbul in Turkey that is the symbol of this city, before it was brought out to Amsterdam in The Netherlands .. Simply Stunning.
- The Istanbul Grand Bazaar, where it was a huge huge bazaar filled to the brim with people end to end .. One could hardly walk, let alone shop, haggle and buy .. It was way too crowded .. We were supposed to go and see a carpet shop and learn how they make their famous Turkish carpets that are simply exquisite and stunning .. We just didn’t have enough time. 
- The only qualm I had was, this tour didn’t also include another trip to the other iconic building nearby @ The Sultan Suleyman Mosque.

Lunch was included, and it was a great lunch session that we had in this nice cozy kebab restaurant .. Yummytummydelicious!

With the help from our tour guide @ Onur, we managed to buy our food goodies from
a highly reputable shop to buy their famous Turkish Delights & Baklavas .. Yummytummydelicious!

With the help from Onue, I also managed to buy the Turkish local SIM cards @ Türk Cell, which is very handy yo have here locally.

This Fez Travel Day Trip Tour to the Old City of Istanbul is highly recommended .. But one needs to walk around a lot .. As I ended doing more that 24,000 steps during this Day Trip Tour.

Highly recommended and worth the money, time and energy .. Check it out.

Thanks Onur and Ozzie for your tour guide here.

Zalarji’s Journey in 2019
28th April 2019',5.0,'2019-04-28T17:05:46Z','REV-3wsA28OBw5R3mSOH7lPegvjMJ1yl+W+69x03H6BkgdE=','en','zalarji93','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P60','Istanbul Classics: Hagia Sophia Topkapi Palace Blue Mosque Hippodromme','Do not buy tix online from them. It’s a scam.','Do not buy tickets online from this agency. Although on their site they claim “no printing” needed, in fact after you buy the tix, they send you a note you need to exchange your e-tickets for paper tix at their agency, without as so much sending you the agency address. What a scam! We lost 3 tix = 33 Euro.',1.0,'2019-02-21T10:29:19Z','REV-/mIL7env9WxG56l9b6/4tvwW7nZ92eYecel5BpJeo5w=','en','Artadaggio','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P58','Turkey Best 8-Day Tour: Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Ephesus','Magical journey across Turkey','Every excursion was interesting, detailed information by  an experienced tour leader/guide. Goksu Pamir.Hotels and all services very satisfactory.',5.0,'2022-05-15T16:24:13Z','REV-MAUFKS+rQtLEoAyw8qzTNh0XvV7j6dE+bS6gX5985Ak=','en','MaltaTraveller522','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P58','Turkey Best 8-Day Tour: Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Ephesus','Cagman - the tour guide. Excellent service.','I travelled with my tour guide Cagman for 8 days and visited many places throughout Turkey. The trip has just ended in Capadocia. Cagman is the best guide I have had in years and I travel extensively. He is extremely knowledgeable, articulate and very passionate about his trade. He was also a good listener and very receptive to ideas I had. Cagman cares! He does everything he can to ensure that you have the richest experience possible and goes well above the call of duty. I would recommend him to any traveler who wants to make the most out of his/her vacation. He really is a wonderful guide!',5.0,'2021-02-24T15:16:28Z','REV-fjWwqwe7cO2uvxV8b3klJd6K7DfwTVuGZyMN5qKjB6E=','en','Elena D','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P58','Turkey Best 8-Day Tour: Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Ephesus','Great Guides...','We used Fez travel for our Turkey vacation. Originally we were supposed to do this trip in April but Covid happened! Mehmet was very accommodating and moved our trip date without any problems. He was very responsive throughout the planning. All 3 tour guides; Onur in Istanbul, Doneé in Cappadocia and Chengizkhan in Kusadasi were all wonderful and deserve 5+ stars. They were very accommodating and great photographers with great suggestions. Drivers were all fantastic and on time for airport and hotel pick ups. Hotels were great in Istanbul and Kusadasi. In Cappadocia request to be either in Goreme or Ürgüp which have city centers with many restaurants and shops. Our hotel was  initially chosen in a smaller village but we were lucky enough to change once we arrived because it was so out of the way. We were moved to MDC cave hotel in Ürgüp which was much better location. Overall everything was great and the trip was everything promised. Would definitely recommend using this company as they were professional all the way.',5.0,'2020-09-14T11:47:08Z','REV-Fq4UfwL6yoorRzu3I68b8m3kThOJSz/KZXIsUscR/6Y=','en','yparisa','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P58','Turkey Best 8-Day Tour: Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Ephesus','Turkish Delight','Thank you Turkey for letting me experience your beauty, hospitality, your ancient historic sights, friendliness of the people, your food, vast changing landscapes from sunny yellow Canola fields to lush green wheat fields, salt lakes, fairy landscapes, the underground city, Pottery, carpet waving, our guide with his excellent knowledge of all the sights he took us too - Ibrahim Akman, our driver for making sure we arrive safe at our next destination and for bringing our baggage safe to the hotel the last night.  Thank you, I left my footprints and heart behind, a good reason to return.  Madeleine Senekal',5.0,'2019-05-15T06:48:49Z','REV-by40ksz1hoj1KHHVn6BZMLL01pnqRo5lxkt6sBuAcsc=','en','turkishMdelight','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P58','Turkey Best 8-Day Tour: Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Ephesus','Fantastic Ancient Turkey Tour','We have just completed the 8 day cultural tour which was fabulous. Genghis Khan was our tour guide and he was an amazing guide and very knowledgeable regarding the various histories of the sites an regions visited. Highly recommend Fez Travel and Genghis. A thoroughly enjoyable trip. Susan and Linda, New Zealand',5.0,'2019-04-12T12:05:16Z','REV-PpDqnr1jfPEeDfjCyTTPHUZ42T5MhsGYyXjRLIbWaEQ=','en','Getaway133195','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P70','11-Day Anzac Day - Major Tour From Istanbul','very memorable','we just got back from our trip in Turkey , very pleased with Fez travel tour , our tour guide Ibrahim was very accommodating , very knowledgeable and mostly very patient , we highly recommend his services if anybody is planning to see the country, Umaz the tour group driver has always a smile on his face even though he didn’t speak English, overall  we recommend using the Fez travel',5.0,'2023-01-31T05:51:15Z','REV-DTwpYiWBO6WV0Jb5Sib4cegK1PvFym4tsVpclZ2a7RI=','en','mariabU7813UH','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P61','Istanbul Two Continents, Bosphorous, Spice Bazaar, Beylerbeyi Palace and Camlica Hill','I was glad that I choose this tour...','<p>I was glad that I choose this tour, allowing me to see something of the Asian side.  The guide was well-informed and personable.  The morning portion - shopping at the spice bazaar - did not appeal to me, The lunch was at a particularly unappealing restaurant absolutely packed with those coming off tour busses with very, very inadequate air conditioning plus being very loud with forced seating at large, uncomfortable tables with people from other tours that you did not know.  The afternoon portion made up for this and was appealing.  I learned that the afternoon portion which includes the Palace, Bosporous and Hill can be booked separately.</p>',3.0,'2016-08-21T10:12:47Z','REV-fiZtaXz8bsyYtVnjVaycQYXU/a48chrbfdax19evxL8=','en','Linda A','VIATOR'),('5739P61','Istanbul Two Continents, Bosphorous, Spice Bazaar, Beylerbeyi Palace and Camlica Hill','Avaliação tour pelo Bósforo','Fomos recebidos pelo guia. Um senhor de meia idade fluente em inglês.  Capaz de responder a pergunts também de ordem econômica e política. Muito educado. Do mais a visita ao Bazar das Especiarias é bem interessante. Cuide pois os turcos são muito bom negociante. visitar as lojas na parte externa do edifício principal é uma boa pedida. Ali está o comércio onde o cidadão local frequenta. Portanto os preços são mais baixos.',5.0,'2020-01-29T09:51:59Z','REV-ncLZuhdjkNVZTtL3jFlrfmdAFsmr/ctWVG59g5g2QAE=','pt','AlexandraContar','TRIPADVISOR'),('5739P60','Istanbul Classics: Hagia Sophia Topkapi Palace Blue Mosque Hippodromme','Fez Travel Day Tours - Istanbul Old City Tour','My Solo Trip To Turkey .. Istanbul, Cappadocia, Izmir, Kusadasi & Pamukkale.

Interesting & Intriguing Istanbul .. In Tantalizing & Terrific Turkey 🇹🇷.

Welcome to Istanbul .. I am finally here again .. A megalopolis city, with 20 million inhabitants that is being developed and expanded rapidly on a yearly basis .. Istanbul & Turkey here I come.

Checked into the Holiday Inn Hotel on Topkapi area .. Centrally & Conveniently located in the old part of the city old centre close to Sultan Ahmet area with the Blue tram lines running across the hotel.

The city is well equipped with its transportation services with the trams, metro trains and bus services .. So, it’s easy to get around this huge megapolis by buying a transport card at 5 TL, to purchase a daily transport ticket at 2 TL, very seamless connections.

I started my personalized city tour with a small group of people from India and South Africa, headed by our tour guide Onur Enür, who is a seasoned and experienced tour guide, together with his apprentice @ Ozzie .. We learned a lot about Istanbul old city ares from these two guys who are very helpful .. Thank you guys for tour guide .. It was an excellent Day Tour in Istanbul Old City around the Sultan Ahmet areas.

We covered these main tourist attractions :
- Hippodrome of Constantinople which was a circus that was the sporting center of Constantinople, capital of the Byzantine Empire, and now being turned into a square called Sultan Ahmet Meydani in the heart of Istanbul, with fragments of the original Greek structures still surviving.
- Topkapi Palace, one of the biggest palace in the world during its prime, which was simply amazing visit especially getting to see with my very own eyes the relics of our beloved Prophet Muhammad s.a.w. that includes his clothings, tooth, beard, weapons, chop and holy book @ Al Quran, and those relics used by his closest companions @ Saidinah Abu Bakar, Saidinah Uthman, Saidinah Umar, Saidinah Ali, plus those relics used by his beloved wife @ Saidinatul Aishah & his beloved daughter @ Saidinatul Fatima .. This is simply the highlight of my trip here .. I was simply in awed looking at those very important relics.
- Sultan Ahmet Blue Mosque .. I skipped the Friday prayer because I am a ‘musafir’ and I ended praying the 2 rakaat of solat jamak & qasar prayers for Solat Zuhor & Solat Asar plus the 2 rakaat for Solat Sunat .. Simply Spiritually Comforting .. The queue was so long but I managed to cut through because I wanted to pray at the mosque .. Which was partly close for renovations.
- Hagia Sophia .. Which was simply amazing and breathtaking with it beautiful doom that so beautiful and still standing strong .. Where it was used as a church for more than 920 years and then it was used as a mosque for more than 480 years and now it’s being turned into a museum for these two very important religion.
- The Meeting Point of Civilization in Istanbul between the East meeting the West, where it’s the only city in the world that is located between two continents of Asia and Europe.
- The largest tulip live carpet on the ground, where tulip originally cape from Istanbul in Turkey that is the symbol of this city, before it was brought out to Amsterdam in The Netherlands .. Simply Stunning.
- The Istanbul Grand Bazaar, where it was a huge huge bazaar filled to the brim with people end to end .. One could hardly walk, let alone shop, haggle and buy .. It was way too crowded .. We were supposed to go and see a carpet shop and learn how they make their famous Turkish carpets that are simply exquisite and stunning .. We just didn’t have enough time. 
- The only qualm I had was, this tour didn’t also include another trip to the other iconic building nearby @ The Sultan Suleyman Mosque.

Lunch was included, and it was a great lunch session that we had in this nice cozy kebab restaurant .. Yummytummydelicious!

