Tributes

"We loved the Kybele for its proximity to antiquities, public transport, the water, shopping, and so much more. It was friendly and had great food. The scheduling and pacing was good. Better to be on a bit of a sometimes demanding schedule than to have too much time. I appreciated Togay's knowledge and engaging personality –I appreciated him most at the Chora Museum, one of the highlights for me! And I was very pleased that we had an unhurried visit to Rustem Pasha Mosque. Really, our Istanbul time couldn't have been better.  I doubt that other tours come close to what Kevin has put together."

– Cathy and Bob Iverson

 

"What I find myself telling people is how nimble the tour group is because it is just 12 people. We can walk and take public transportation and that frees up time to see more of the city. The hotel is small and very convenient to the places you want to visit. You can quickly get oriented and feel confident about the setting. The Turkish people are friendly and their food is excellent! Kevin is flexible and always looking for the best experience for the group.  Turkey has such a long and deep history that you find yourself grateful that the people of this country have saved so much for visitors to see.

– Ginger

 

Here is what some of our past Travelers said when asked, 'What did you like best about your trip?"

 

  • The make-up of the group was perfect. Nice balance of planned activities and down-time. Loved having the trip planned by someone other than me!

  • I really enjoyed the architecture and ceramics. Rustem Pasa was my favorite but Topkapi, Blue Mosque, Suleymanye, Aya Sofya, cistern are great. Togay is excellent. Food - terrific.

  • Small group. Reasonable price. Lots of free time and the casualness of it – the "un-tour."

  • I liked the pace – good guides, but not dawn to dusk sightseeing. I like having guides so I learn about what I'm seeing, but don't just want to follow an umbrella around until I'm exhausted. My favorite part of the trip was probably hanging out in the bar in the hotel with others in the group and some of the random discussions after seeing amazing things. Very favorite "site" would be Chora Church.

  •  Walking the city. The different dining experiences and my fellow travelers. Also, the boat trip and the chance to talk with Turkish people!