An absolutely amazing experience - couldn't be better
Turkey | May 1 - May 10, 2024

Elena
Elena I.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on May 12, 2024

I would like to give 5 star + review for the KimKim agency for our recent nine day trip in Turkey. Prior to booking this trip I have engaged several travel agencies; the experience with Kim Kim was markedly different. I am particularly grateful to Berat, our local specialist. Before I booked this trip, Berat worked diligently and tirelessly with me to figure out our itinerary, lodging, excursions, flights, transfers etc. This is A LOT of work which differentiated Barat from other travel agents I was communicating with. The trip was absolutely fabulous. Everything went as planned, there were no any issues. We liked all the hotels; our guides were personally pleasant and very knowledgeable, all car transfers were on time, the were no issues whatsoever with any of the airline flights booked by Kim Kim. During the itinerary planning process, I had some ideas but Berat also had suggestions and I'm very happy that I took her suggestions because they were absolutely fabulous. She really knows what she is doing and can go out of her way to make things happen.
I can highly recommend Kim Kim and Berat in particular, it is a great value for money.

Hotel Reviews
Sirkeci Mansion Hotel
Istanbul

Very good experience, nice room and outstanding service

Authenticity & Character
Location
Couldn't be better
Staff
The staff was very helpful
Cleanliness & Comfort
The room was super clean, well updated every day, the breakfast is very good
Millstone Cave Suites

This is a highly recommended hotel. The location is absolutely perfect with amazing views on the valley and the hot air balloons. The hotel had one of the best breakfast I ever had

Authenticity & Character
Our room had a great character, was very comfortable and clean
Location
Very convenient location, amazing views from the hotel
Staff
The staff was attentive and accommodated all our requests
Cleanliness & Comfort
The place is spotless clean and extremely well maintained
The Bank Hotel
Istanbul

The hotel is very conveniently located, very close to restaurants and other attractions, the staff was very helpful and accommodating

Authenticity & Character
This is an old 19 century building, well updated and has a Victorian Era charm
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Gullu Konaklari Sirince
Izmir

The hotel and the grounds looked very nice. Unfortunately, we had very limited time staying there. I wish we would spend more time and look around

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Public Boat Tour on the Bosphorus
Public Boat Tour on the Bosphorus
İstanbul
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Explore the Ancient City of Ephesus
Explore the Ancient City of Ephesus
Turkey

This place is a must. It is an amazing experience and our guide was very knowledgeable about the history of the region and was showing us things that we would otherwise miss

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Ozan is absolutely amazing guide
Kaymaklı Underground City + Light Hiking at Ihlara Valley + Selime Monastery
Kaymaklı Underground City + Light Hiking at Ihlara Valley + Selime Monastery
Cappadocia
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Visit to Ephesus Archaeological Museum + House of Virgin Mary
Visit to Ephesus Archaeological Museum + House of Virgin Mary
Turkey
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Discover Byzantine + Ottoman Istanbul
Discover Byzantine + Ottoman Istanbul
İstanbul
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Sightseeing Around Uçhisar and Discovering the Cappadocian Valleys
Sightseeing Around Uçhisar and Discovering the Cappadocian Valleys
Cappadocia
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Eminönü Heritage Tour: Explore the Historical Bazaars and Ottoman Architectural Sites of Istanbul
Eminönü Heritage Tour: Explore the Historical Bazaars and Ottoman Architectural Sites of Istanbul
İstanbul
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Visiting Göreme Open Air Museum (UNESCO World Heritage)
Visiting Göreme Open Air Museum (UNESCO World Heritage)
Cappadocia
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Avanos: Discovering the Ceramic Tradition and Light hiking in the Love Valley
Avanos: Discovering the Ceramic Tradition and Light hiking in the Love Valley
Cappadocia
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Berat Ornek
Berat
Berat Ornek
Local specialist in Turkey | Replied on May 12, 2024

Dear Elena,
Thank you for this detailed review!
We are very happy to hear you had a positive experience in our beautiful country. Thank you very much for choosing us and for taking the time to write this review - much appreciated. We look forward to welcoming you again in the near future.
All best regards on behalf of Trail Travel team,
Berat