My first Tripadvisor post, simply because our 14-days Biblical Turkey tour with our guide Ertunga and driver, Mr Vecdi, was too good an experience not to share!
Ertunga is a wonderful guide – patient, accommodating and knowledgable. I was unwell on the second day of the trip and he went the extra mile, hunting down toilets and medication for me. His informative sharing on the historical, cultural and geographical background of the biblical sites stoked within us, a deep stirring and appreciation for the Scriptures. Ertunga never rushed us, always giving us enough time to soak in the sights, even if it meant that he and Mr Vecdi had to end their day later. This is very much appreciated. And he fed us so well, taking us to the best places to dine! Lunch was always a feast!
Many of the roads during the trip were narrow, mountainous and winding. It rained at times, reducing visibility. But we felt safe with Mr Vecdi at the wheels! With him, we get to stop by road side stalls to get fruits in season and once, we even picked persimmons off the trees! One of our most memorable moments during the trip was the trek up Termessos, and when we came back, Mr Vecdi had started a fire to roast sausages and bread for our lunch!
If we do come back to Turkey again, we will still gladly have Ertunga as our guide. Thank you so much for the lovely memories you created for us in Turkey, Ertunga!