We enjoyed our trip to Istanbul and Capadocci...
Turkey | Dec 13 - Dec 18, 2022

Fernando
Fernando R.
Statesboro, GA | Reviewed on Jan 06, 2023

We enjoyed our trip to Istanbul and Capadoccia.

We don't have any have complains, but would like to make some suggestions.

In the US and other countries there are very strict rules about smoking in restaurants or in public paces, however in Turkey it still is very common for people to smoke in restaurants or public spaces.
I understand that this is not under your control but I think you need to advice people visiting about this situation there and make sure to request a non smoking table when eating in restaurants because waiters there usually don't ask .
Another suggestion is to make sure to communicate directly with the person that will be the main guide during the visit, because in our case or main communication was with Ms. Berat but during our visit our guide was Mr. Ibrahim and there was a confusion about which places were included for our visit, he had to call the agency because according to him the visit to Topkapi palace was not included in our tour.

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Local specialist: Berat Ornek
Berat
Berat Ornek
Local specialist in Turkey | Replied on Jan 06, 2023

Dear Fernando,
Thank you for your positive review, we appreciate it.
We are happy to hear that you had a great experience in Turkey! Thanks for your suggestions and we look forward to hosting you again in the near future.
All best regards from Trail Travel,
Berat