Turkey Travel Agents

My 2 sisters and I planned a trip to Turkey through KimKim and worked directly with Berat. We provided some overall criteria (cultural and historical) but left most of the planning up to Berat with a few changes. She did a terrific job meeting our expectations. At one point I had an unexpected surgery and we were able to easily postphone our trip for a year. The trip was 16 days, 6 of it in Istanbul with a guide for two days and the rest was with a guide and a couple of drivers. Communication was excellent, including all detailed information. We were met at airports (twice), drivers were all professional and had very good vehicles (one brand new) and always on time. We had a Hamam visit planned and were dropped off and picked up with no worries. One driver we had for 5 days even brought coffee and tea in thermoses for a long drive. Both guides were exceptional. The guide we had for most of the trip 9/10 days provided many spontaneous extra diversions ie: natural potato storage facility, women cooking down molasses and tomatoes by the side of the road etc and provided excellent overviews before visiting a place . And the ice cream we ate with a knife and fork!! We felt priviledged to have him.
All the places we visited were impressive. and memorable ...there were so many! Probably the most was the 9,000 year old Catalhukuk, the underground caves, Caravanseri on the silk road, Mosques for me.
Our hotels were exactly what we wanted .... lots of character and with comfort as well. Very memorable. The communication via the app was great. Everything was very timely and smooth. We had booked a balloon ride in Cappadocia for the first day but weather cancelled it. We were able to rebook for the day we were leaving but again it was cancelled due to weather. Then we were offered to book at Pamukkale if we wanted, which we did and were able to do. So easy to have it all arranged for us. And any changes fit in easily. A wonderful trip!!!

Hotel Reviews

Armada Hotel

Istanbul

We enjoyed this hotel with views of the Bosphorus and the Blue Mosque. We visited the rooftop garden with herbs and fruit trees every morning and afternoon. The breakfast buffet was large with a great view and open windows. The turtles were also an added interest in the lobby. We were able to walk to places easily. We were there 6 nights and were very satisfied.

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We quickly learned our way around.

Kale Konak Hotel

We were looking for unique places with character to stay on our trip. This fit the bill! So many things to look at and every day you saw more. So much character. Lots of cats, as there are everywhere. A beautiful view. Wonderful breakfast and cake in the afternoon.

Hich Hotel Konya

Konya

An excellent location with a view of the Mosques. A focus onbooks. We expected a restaurant for supper but a very small menu so we went out. Easy to find lots of restaurants close by. Lots of character. A good breakafst.

Doğa Thermal Hotel & Spa

Denizli

We had asked for a spa hotel to have a rest day near the end of our trip so this fit the bill. This hotel is used for large tour groups so is very large, has a huge dinner buffet and good size breakfast buffet. Licensed. The simming pool with hot water is nice and not crowded. I did not bother with the cold one which apeared empty. I did use the Hamam for a turkish bath. It was not up to the one in Istanbul which was terrific. The staff were all good. WE didn'tleave thehotel except for our tour,ballon ride so I do not know about the area.

Nisanyan Houses

Selçuk

Our last hotel. And what a special place. We did have the cooking class in a stone house with openfire/oven. when we arrived which was fun ...and then we ate the food which was great. I stayed in a little stone cottage which was really cool! The stars were very bright ...not something you see anymore. Lots of cats which we enjoyed. A very quaint beautiful spot. And wonderful people/staff. Lots of character but very different from all the other places. Gardens, fuit and olive trees. A really nice place to end our trip.

Activity Reviews

Explore the Basilica Cistern

İstanbul

Hot Air Balloon Tour at Sunrise

Cappadocia

Kaymaklı Underground City

Cappadocia

This is an amazing place that I don't think you would find elswhere. A definite highlight for me.

Ceramic Tradition in Avanos + Light Hiking in the Love Valley

Cappadocia

This was interesting and the work is impressive. I bought a couple of very small dishes and when I got home I realized how exceptional they are.

Pamukkale and Hierapolis

Pamukkale

I was prepared to be disappointed with the terraces but was not. We were able to put our feet in and walk a bit. So there is still enough of it left to be beautiful and worthwhile. Hierapolis was impressive as well. One could imagine why the Romans settled here.

Explore the Ancient City of Ephesus

Turkey

This Ancient City is quite Impressive. As it was the last day of our tour we were getting a bit overloaded. I liked how you could really see what it would have been like . And the library is very impressive.

Explore the Sultanahmet Square, Blue Mosque + Hagia Sophia

İstanbul

Whirling Dervish Ceremony at Saruhan Caravansarai

Turkey

Private Boat Tour on the Bosphorus

İstanbul

Beautiful Cappadocian Valleys: Zelve, Paşabağ and Uçhisar Fortress

Cappadocia

Visiting Göreme Open Air Museum (UNESCO World Heritage)

Cappadocia

Esrefoglu: A Unique Wooden Mosque from the 13th Century

Konya

Visit Beautiful Red Valley + Çavuşin

Cappadocia

Cooking Workshop at Nisanyan Houses

Şirince

This was really fun and in such a nice place. The food which you get to eat is good too!

Visit to Ephesus Archaeological Museum + House of Virgin Mary

Turkey

Explore the heritage of the wonderful Topkapi Palace + Harem

İstanbul

Step back in time at Çatalhöyük: The World’s First City!

Konya

This was very interestingand highly recommend .

Konya: Explore the cultural heritage of Rumi

Konya

Visit Eflatunpınar: A hidden gem from the 13th century BC

Konya

We absolutely loved our trip to Turkey! Everything was seamless - transfers, meals, hotels - no problems. Our guides were tremendous- Zekiye in Istanbul, Efe in Cappadocia, and Mr. Ozan in Izmir. Zekiye whizzed us through lines and found wonderful local experiences for us. Efe gave us excellent historical context, and Ozan's enthusiasm for his home city and the historical sites was infectious. Every minute of this trip was a delight - we are already talking about returning to Turkey soon!

Activity Reviews

Discover Byzantine + Ottoman Istanbul

İstanbul

Zekiye was the best guide! She zipped our way through the city - her knowledge helped us quickly navigate crowds and find wonderful local experiences.

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Eminönü Heritage Tour: Explore the Historical Bazaars and Ottoman Architectural Sites of Istanbul

İstanbul

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Hot Air Balloon Tour at Sunrise

Cappadocia

Wow - that's all I can say. We were speechless throughout this amazing ride through the cliffs and valleys of Cappadocia. The ride was exceptionally well organized and run - we had the most precise landing on a small trailer and the coffee and pastries before takeoff and the champagne after landing were a wonderful touch. Truly we were in awe the entire time.

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Kaymaklı Underground City

Cappadocia

What a fascinating place! Efe showed us all the best spots and navigated the nooks and crannies beautifully.

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Discover Priene: A beautiful ancient Ionian town

Turkey

Mr. Ozan brought us to this hidden gem... what an incredible spot with glorious Greek ruins! I can't believe more people weren't clamoring to see this amazing site!

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All of our guides, we had 4, were very helpful, they were especially helpful negotiating around weather and certain locations where there was mass tourism. The trip was well laid out and planned. Our contact in Turkey kept us up to date about each step of the way. We knew each tour guide, driver, including telephone numbers, as well as well as license plate numbers of drivers car. The hotels selected were all very good, with good locations. Well done.

Hotel Reviews

Perlacia Adatepe Hotel

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Room not up to snuff. Bathroom tiny.

Gullu Konaklari Sirince

Izmir

Millstone Cave Suites

The Bank Hotel

Istanbul

Bengodi Boutique Hotel

Hotel Komana

Activity Reviews

Explore the Sultanahmet Square, Blue Mosque + Hagia Sophia

İstanbul

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Eminönü Heritage Tour: Explore the Historical Bazaars and Ottoman Architectural Sites of Istanbul

İstanbul

Hot Air Balloon Tour at Sunrise

Cappadocia

Poor weather. Balloon ride canceled. We hiked thru the valley in place of ride.

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Troy: Explore Homer's Epic City

Turkey

Amazing history

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Ceramic Tradition in Avanos + Light Hiking in the Love Valley

Cappadocia

Very lovely tour through facility, but not into buying.

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Crossing between Continents: Explore Kadıköy and Moda

İstanbul

Lovely experience

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We had very good one week trip to Turkey. Our local guides were knowledgable and spoke excellent English. Polat and Gigi were excellent. Both had some good suggestions for maximizing our trip enjoyment. For the most part the trip plan was very good. We did have one very long day (Canakale to Kusadasi) that included three stops that was very long and the visits to the sites seemed a bit rushed but otherwise the itinerary was very good. The hotels were also very good. especically the hotel in Cappadocia. We especially enjoyed the balloon flight in Cappadocia. This was our fourth trip planned by Kimkim and we would use them again. Zehra was very accomodating with regards to our interests and timing.

Hotel Reviews

DoubleTree by Hilton Çanakkale

Çanakkale

Very comfortable hotel. Good location and excellent breakfast.

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Doubletree by Hilton Kusadasi

Kusadasi

Excellent hotel in a good location. Very comfortable and with a good breakfast. Nice spa area.

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Yunak Cave Hotel

Ürgüp/Nevşehir

This was a fantastic hotel! As the name implies the rooms are in caves yet are very comfortable. Excellent breakfast.

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Rooms set in caves.

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Nice area to walk around. Lots of nearby restaurants.

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Very helpful.

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Activity Review

Canakkale to Kusadasi via Troy & Pergamum

Turkey

This was a long day of driving and siteseeing. Troy, a legendary location, was very interesting but the ruins there are not spectacular. Pergamum is a fascinating site with an interesting history. The Pergamum Altar is an important site in Berlin but it was very interesting to see the town from where it was removed.

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Emre was very knowledgeable.

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Very good driver.

This was one of my favorite trips. My husband and I were completely overwhelmed with the care and enthusiasm provided by the kimkim team. Berat and Murat put together a stunning itinerary and Hulya and Murat were on point to have it flawlessly executed.

Our guides Zekiye, Efe, and Ozan were truly some the highlights of the trip. Their warm concern and enthusiasm about showing us the best of Turkiye and its outstanding history made us feel like we were apart of the family. I hope other travelers get a chance to meet these amazing hosts. The drivers were all puctional and kind and the mode of transportation was luxurious.

The hotels were top notch , the Ciragan Palce, the Hotel Taskonaklar,, the Swiss hotel Izmir, and especially the Caresse Resort and Spa.

The restaurants chose for us to enjoy dinner were sublime

The tremedous archeolgical ruins and palaces and Mosques were breathtaking. We were allowed to spend ample time at each to really learn about the history.

Hotel Reviews

Ciragan Palace Kempinski Hotel

Istanbul

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Hotel Taskonaklar Cappadocia

Nevsehir

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Swissotel Buyuk Efes Izmir

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Caresse Resort + Spa, Bodrum

BODRUM

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Akra Antalya Hotel

Antalya

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Whirling Dervish Ceremony at Saruhan Caravansarai

Turkey

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Discover Byzantine + Ottoman Istanbul

İstanbul

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Visiting Göreme Open Air Museum (UNESCO World Heritage)

Cappadocia

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Ceramic Tradition in Avanos + Light Hiking in the Love Valley

Cappadocia

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Explore the Ancient City of Ephesus

Turkey

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Discover Roman Theater of Aspendos and the Ancient Town of Perge

Antalya

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Private Boat Tour on the Bosphorus

İstanbul

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Explore the Dolmabahçe Palace

İstanbul

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Discover Bodrum: Bodrum Castle, Underwater Archaeology Museum and the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus

Bodrum

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Discover Priene: A beautiful ancient Ionian town

Turkey

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Transfer from Bodrum to Antalya via Euromos + Aphrodisias

Turkey

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The Eternal Flame of Chimera

Turkey

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Explore Urla: History and Gastronomy

Turkey

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Eminönü Heritage Tour: Explore the Historical Bazaars and Ottoman Architectural Sites of Istanbul

İstanbul

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Kaymaklı Underground City

Cappadocia

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Visit to Ephesus Archaeological Museum + House of Virgin Mary

Turkey

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Beautiful Antalya: Explore the Old Town

Antalya

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Guided Tour of Izmir: The Beautiful Port City of the Aegean Sea

Turkey

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Göreme-Uçhisar Hike

Cappadocia

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Sunset Wine + Romance in Cappadocian Valleys

Cappadocia

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Beautiful Cappadocian Valleys: Zelve, Paşabağ and Uçhisar Fortress

Cappadocia

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Discover the ancient sites of Miletus and Didyma

Turkey

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