TTC Day Tours, Istanbul
TTC Day Tours, Istanbul
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Turkey Travel Centre allows you to construct your own perfect holiday. Check out the website for ideas and lodge an online enquiry. We'll consult with you about your preferences, and then suggest an itinerary including some must-see sights, together with a few special options most agents don't provide. Consider a balloon flight over Cappadocia, a Cook's Tour of Istanbul or a wreck dive off the beaches of Gallipoli. We provide everything from fully guided tours to just a vehicle and a map, facilitating fully independent travel.
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Jane B
Greater Sydney, Australia2 contributions
Sep. 2023
Wow an amazing time for my dad Brian, my aunty Judy and my uncle Gerry had in Turkey. Everything went perfectly for them. They toughly enjoyed the whole trip.
The hotels where excellent and the day tours and all the transfers.
Thank you so much for everything. They loved Turkey.
I will be booking with Turkey travel Centre again, thanks Michael you were great too at all the bookings.
The hotels where excellent and the day tours and all the transfers.
Thank you so much for everything. They loved Turkey.
I will be booking with Turkey travel Centre again, thanks Michael you were great too at all the bookings.
Written 5 December 2023
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Thank you for your heartwarming feedback! We're overjoyed to hear that your family had an amazing time in Turkey. We're delighted that they loved Turkey, and we can't wait to welcome you all back for another wonderful experience. Thank you for choosing Turkey Travel Centre. Looking forward to planning more unforgettable journeys together!
Written 7 December 2023
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LaVoyageur
Moree, Australia23 contributions
Nov. 2023 • Couples
Türkiye is the most wonderful country, with welcoming, friendly and generous people. We had the best time travelling through Türkiye on a trip organised by the Turkish Travel Centre. The tour was magnificently coordinated by Makbule, we had complete trust in her to get us around safety and to where we wanted to go. Makbule communicated with us everyday, keeping us informed of the details of the next day and travel arrangement details, fantastic. We had complete trust in Makbule and her organisation skills. Every day went as was planned, pick up and transfers were on time and the drivers and vehicles of a very high standard, all transfers, whether air or road were seamless. Accommodation was of very high standard and each hotel perfectly located within the city or town. The daily tour activities were well planned and managed by expert guides. We had a fantastic hassle free trip and enjoyed every minute in Türkiye. I can thoroughly recommend the Turkish Travel Centre as your tour provider, you can have complete trust in them, I will be using them to arrange my next trip to Türkiye. Great work Makbule and thank you.
Written 30 November 2023
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Lyn B
1 contribution
Sep. 2023 • Couples
Turkey offers an experience for everyone. We loved our tour of Turkey & would recommend travelling Turkey Travel Centre. Transport, tours & accommodation were all 5 star. Makbule touched base with us every day & provided information for the next day tour. We were able to relax & enjoy our holiday. This was our first time on an organised trip & would not hesitate to use them again.
Written 28 November 2023
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Thank you for your heartfelt feedback! We're thrilled to learn that your tour of Turkey with us was a 5-star experience, from transport to tours and accommodation. It's fantastic to hear that Makbule's daily updates added to the seamless nature of your holiday. We appreciate your trust in us for your first organised trip, and we look forward to welcoming you again. Safe travels and warm regards.
Written 29 November 2023
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KazzM59
1 contribution
Jul. 2023 • Family
My husband and I travelled with our son and his partner on the Gallipoli plus tour. Turkey is such a beautiful country with so much to see and experience. We were collected from the airport and taken to our hotel in the old city of Istanbul. From there the tour was very organised with a message each afternoon with the next days pick up time. Our guides were so knowledgable and thoughtful. Hope to return one day and highly recommend travelling with The Turkey Travel Centre in Melbourne, Australia
Written 29 October 2023
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64Kerry2014
Brisbane Region, Australia109 contributions
Sep. 2023 • Family
After being cancelled due to Covid, we finally made our much anticipated family trip to Turkey. My only regret was we had to cut down our 21 day tour to 18. An excuse to go back though! Our trip was close to perfect. An amazing country steeped in history, fantastic guides and drivers, great accommodation in good locations. The people are wonderful and friendly and who doesn’t like a good kebab! The Turkish delight in Istanbul is to die for. We travelled to 9 different cities but could easily have spent another week. Communication with both the Melbourne office and Turkey office was excellent. Turkey travel centre did an amazing job. Can’t wait to go back again.
Written 27 October 2023
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Thank you for your fantastic feedback, and we're delighted to have been a part of your much-anticipated family trip to Turkey. We understand that adjusting the tour duration was necessary, but as you mentioned, it's a great excuse to plan another adventure in this amazing country. Turkey is indeed a place steeped in history, and we're thrilled that you found the guides, drivers, and accommodations to be top-notch. We're pleased that our communication between the Melbourne and Turkey offices was excellent, and it's rewarding to hear that we have played a significant role in making your trip close to perfect. When you're ready to explore more of Turkey, we'll be here to assist you in creating another unforgettable journey. We can't wait to welcome you back for another remarkable adventure.
Written 27 October 2023
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Julie E
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Jul. 2023 • Couples
Fabulous trip excellent organisation. Visited all the major sites. Great guides giving us so much information! Transport accommodation and food was all of a very high standard.
All dealings with the staff and organisers of the tour very helpful and friendly at all times. Highly recommend this company and the Tours of Turkey.
All dealings with the staff and organisers of the tour very helpful and friendly at all times. Highly recommend this company and the Tours of Turkey.
Written 25 October 2023
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Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're delighted to hear that you had a fabulous trip and experienced all the major sites of Turkey. We take pride in ensuring that the transportation, accommodation, and food meet high standards, so it's great to hear that they exceeded your expectations.
Your high recommendation means the world to us, and we're grateful for your trust in our company. If you ever decide to explore more of this beautiful country, we'd be honoured to assist you in planning another incredible journey.
Written 25 October 2023
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Habari4u
sydney9 contributions
Oct. 2023 • Solo
I organised this through TTC in Melbourne, as OP have said Michael Altan was very helpful.
Makbule the local in country manager was incredibly helpful and worth a raise!
She would send me a Whatsapp message to tell me when to expect the pickups, Reconnect me with the group when I got lost etc
For me the most wonderful and amazing thing was finding my treasured hat I left in the pickup vehicle that took me to the airport at Ismir and had it delivered overnight to my hotel in Istanbul to be waiting for me the next morning. Forever grateful.
All the guides were good and Tulay excelled.
Makbule the local in country manager was incredibly helpful and worth a raise!
She would send me a Whatsapp message to tell me when to expect the pickups, Reconnect me with the group when I got lost etc
For me the most wonderful and amazing thing was finding my treasured hat I left in the pickup vehicle that took me to the airport at Ismir and had it delivered overnight to my hotel in Istanbul to be waiting for me the next morning. Forever grateful.
All the guides were good and Tulay excelled.
Written 23 October 2023
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HagarPerth
Perth13 contributions
Sep. 2023 • Couples
My husband and I went on the 19 day Grand Turkey Tour in September this year. We liaised initially with Michael Altan, who was informative and helpful. He was a great initial contact and managed the Australian end of the tour very professionally. After payment of the final instalment of the trip we then liaised with Makbule in Turkey via email and WhatsApp. From the time we landed in Istanbul until the time we left the trip went like clockwork. Makbule was availble 24/7 on WhatsApp with any queries. We received a message every day regarding the pick-up times and next day's activities. The transport was exceptional and they were very punctual. The tour covered all of the sights and activities we wanted to do with the time we had. They are very experienced with sourcing excellent guides and visiting places that as a tourist are a must. The accommodation was superb and exceeded our expectations. All hotels were in a fabulous location and walkable to experience what the places had to offer. We crossed paths with other Australians who had booked through Michael Altan and all had nothing but praise for their experience.
One of the activities we did was a cruise for 4 days, 3 nights on a gulet, a traditional wooden fishing boat that had been converted. We were fortunate enough to travel with 9 other fun people and had a great time. The food was very good and plentiful, wine and beer were available for purchase, swmming in the Agean and Mediterranean was wonderful and waking up early to see the sunrise as we were sailing was memorable. The boat itself was a little sub-par, so if you expect luxury, ask for an upgrade of boats.
The ballooning in Cappadocia is a must on any trip to Turkey - it was so wonderful and not frightening at all.
On the tour, you will visit many ruins, but the highlights were Aspendos and Ephusus for us.
We would advise to arrive in Istanbul several days earlier, or stay after the tour, as this is a huge metropolis and has much to offer.
After arriving home and thinking about our experience, we believe this tour is amazing value for money, with the hotels including breakfast every day, several lunches and a dinner, internal flights, transport and entry fees paid to all sights. The only out of pocket expenses you will incur are tipping the guides and drivers.
We would thoroughly recommend this tour!
Happy travels,
Christine & Geoff Magor
One of the activities we did was a cruise for 4 days, 3 nights on a gulet, a traditional wooden fishing boat that had been converted. We were fortunate enough to travel with 9 other fun people and had a great time. The food was very good and plentiful, wine and beer were available for purchase, swmming in the Agean and Mediterranean was wonderful and waking up early to see the sunrise as we were sailing was memorable. The boat itself was a little sub-par, so if you expect luxury, ask for an upgrade of boats.
The ballooning in Cappadocia is a must on any trip to Turkey - it was so wonderful and not frightening at all.
On the tour, you will visit many ruins, but the highlights were Aspendos and Ephusus for us.
We would advise to arrive in Istanbul several days earlier, or stay after the tour, as this is a huge metropolis and has much to offer.
After arriving home and thinking about our experience, we believe this tour is amazing value for money, with the hotels including breakfast every day, several lunches and a dinner, internal flights, transport and entry fees paid to all sights. The only out of pocket expenses you will incur are tipping the guides and drivers.
We would thoroughly recommend this tour!
Happy travels,
Christine & Geoff Magor
Written 22 October 2023
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David D
3 contributions
Sep. 2023 • Friends
Just returned from Turkey after doing the Grand Turkey Tour (19 days) through Turkey Travel Centre. Started in Istanbul, so many wonderful things to see, Haghia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Basilica Cistern and so much more. Istanbul is a fantastic city we felt safe walking around during both the day and night. Then on to Gallipoli and Troy. We worked our way down the coast to Mamaris and a 3 night cruise before heading to Cappadocia and back to Istanbul. Things you shouldn't miss are Istanbul, Gallipoli, Ephesus, Kusadasi and who could forget a ballon ride at Cappadocia sharing the skies with over 150 balloons - you have to see it to believe it. A big thank-you to Michael for the arrangements and to Makbule for her communication and arrangement of all our transfers and pick-ups.
Written 10 October 2023
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Welcome back from your incredible 19-day Grand Turkey Tour. It's delightful to hear about your memorable journey.
Istanbul, with its rich history and vibrant atmosphere, truly is a remarkable city, and your descriptions of its treasures are fantastic. The night and day exploration must have been an incredible experience.
Ephesus and Kusadasi are indeed places of historical and cultural significance that should not be missed, and your hot air balloon ride in Cappadocia must have been absolutely breathtaking with such a large gathering of balloons in the sky.
We extend our gratitude to you for your kind words and appreciation for our arrangements & communication. They are dedicated to ensuring your travel experience is seamless and enjoyable.
If you ever decide to explore more of Turkey, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. We'd be honoured to help you plan another extraordinary journey.
Written 12 October 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Milton C
Brisbane, Australia95 contributions
Aug. 2023 • Friends
Our Gallipoli Plus tour was wonderful and Turkey is such a historic country!! Makbule (Coordinator Istanbul), in Istanbul helped us coordinate all necessary transfers…she was very communicative and advised us almost daily about our tour details. Tour guides were also very knowledgeable, and each tour day was well organised. We knew exactly what was scheduled for the day.
Accommodation was very comfortable, and the included meals provided us with an enormous variety of the excellent Turkish cuisine.
The tours allowed for plenty of time to "roam" the sites, for photos etc.
We had a wonderful time seeing major historic sites . Ballooning in Ugurp (Cappadocia) has to be a highlight.
Accommodation was very comfortable, and the included meals provided us with an enormous variety of the excellent Turkish cuisine.
The tours allowed for plenty of time to "roam" the sites, for photos etc.
We had a wonderful time seeing major historic sites . Ballooning in Ugurp (Cappadocia) has to be a highlight.
Written 12 September 2023
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Sharon M
Brisbane, Australia93 contributions
Hi can you please clarify something …. The TTC website says “We are the winner of TripAdvisor excellence award 4 years in a row.” However the current Trip Advisor listing does not indicate any current awards. Perhaps the awards were in last years? Thanks
Mark H
Paris, France2 contributions
Okay, I know this may seem like a stupid question, but for the remainder of June and July 2017, is it safe to travel to Istanbul in light of the bombing and other incidents in Turkey earlier this year. Thank you for your insight!
TTCManagement
Melbourne, Australia2 contributions
We have plenty of customers travelling with us this year and we have plenty of customers touring with us safely as I write this email. I can't confirm or guarantee that Turkey will be much safer than London, Paris, Stockholm, etc. I would like to mention that we work with over 300 stake holders, being hotels, tour guides, transfer companies, etc. in case of any security problems, the information will be shared quickly and we will divert or partially cancel your tours for maximum safety.
Please contact us with the tour you are interested in so that we can advise on availability and pricing.
Helen A
Kent, England, United Kingdom4 contributions
Do you need a visa before you travel
TTCManagement
Melbourne, Australia2 contributions
Turkey has now introduced an e-visa system that prevents waiting in long queues at the airport. The process for application is simple. Head to the website listed below and chose for instructions to be displayed in English. Answer the questions on the application form, then pay using Visa or Mastercard.
Once your application has been submitted, you will receive your e-visa via email within 48 hours. Also listed on the website are frequent questions and answers about the new e-visa system including…
Note that from April 2014, sticker visas will no longer be issued.
Search for Turkey Evisa to visit government visa service web site.
Judy B
Barcelona, Spain10 contributions
Turkey Travel Centre have only fantastic reviews? A bit hard to believe??
TTCManagement
Melbourne, Australia2 contributions
Hi Judy, we do have one 'Good' rating. Which is a shame given our excellent service :). Please do let me know if you have any questions about our tours so that I can help.
Regards,
Michael
Sales Manager