Luxury Travel In Turkey
Travel with a Style!
TURSAB Licence No:A5328
From: Julie Prieto
Sent: Friday, November 04, 2011 3:17 PM
To: Alkan - Travel Atelier
Turkey
Subject: Hello from Chicago
Once again we want to thank you for the excellent
job you did by coordinating all the details our trip
Your careful attention to all
details is outstanding and like Alfonso said the rating is not five stars but an
entire galaxy.
We absolutely love Turkey and will definitely consider visiting again
Give
our best to Ishmail, Pinar, Mustafa and everyone that made our Turkey experience
unforgettable
Will share some photos as soon as we get a chance organize them
Regards
Julie
and Alfonso
From: Reesey Shaw
Sent: Sunday, October 30, 2011 9:27 PM
To: murat
Subject: our trip
Dear Murat--we are back home--but filled with wonderful memories of your magnificent
country! We can't thank you enough for the
terrific arrangements you made for us that made the trip so special--thank you!
It was lovely too to get to spend time with you and Pinar --I hope that we inspired
you to visit California and that some day soon we will be able to return your
hospitality. We had a lovely lunch and visit our last day in Istanbul with Ahu .
She is a gem --and seems interested in visiting Lux when she comes to the States
next month. Thank you very much for that introduction--I think it will turn out to
be a valuable one for us both. Rest assured that all of our friends that express
an interest in visiting Turkey will be told who to call!!
with all best regards--Reesey
--
Reesey Shaw
Director
_____________
Lux Art Institute
Dear Asli, I would like to thank you so much for your arrangements for this trip.
We spent six amazing days in Istanbul when we arrived and had our conference at Bosphorous
University… We then went to Cappadocia and we both agreed that this was the visit
and area we loved the most, in fact we
would have quite liked to have spent more time
there. It was an amazing experience, very spiritual and mystical place. We really
enjoyed the prearranged hot air ballooning with Mike Green an outstanding pilot.
We totally loved the Argos, what an outstanding place with friendly and helpful
staff.
Izmael, the guide arranged to take us around was outstanding, the best we have encountered
anywhere.
We were sad to leave…One of the most outstanding things for me in Turkey was the
food, it is delicious and sooo fresh!!... I also really enjoyed the fact that Turkey
has retained so much of its arts and craft in all of its wonderful diversity and
history. I enjoyed the historical side of things, it challenged me hearing about
the world through the eyes of the Turkish people…
All in all, your arrangements were
fabulous and we really appreciated the attention to details. Best wishes in the meantime
and do say a big hi to the others from us:)
Rachel and Denise
From: Jeannine Luna
To: Murat
Sent: Saturday, August 20, 2011 12:19 PM
Subject: Thank
You
Hi Murat.
This past June, my husband and I travelled through Turkey for 4 weeks with the assistance
of Travel Atelier. This was our first experience with a travel agency, and we were
not sure of what to expect. Selecting your agency to coordinate our trip was the
best decision! From the day that I first inquired to the day we departed Turkey,
Alkan provided impeccable service. He was always readily available to answer my numerous
questions as we developed our personalized itinerary. Once we arrived in Turkey,
Alkan was our constant host, making sure that our trip progressed without a hitch!
I knew he was always tracking our travel and managing our transitions, and it was
a delight when we actually met him when our travels brought us to Cappadocia. It
was like meeting an old friend! He went above and beyond, and is clearly dedicated
to ensuring a seamless experience for his clients. We had an amazing 4 weeks in your
gorgeous, hospitable country. Our trip was enriched by the wonderful guides, drivers
and hotels that were arranged for us. We can't wait to return one day! We greatly
appreciate Alkan and Travel Atelier, and highly recommend your services to anybody
traveling to Turkey.
Best Regards,
Jeannine Luna
San Francisco, CA, USA
Kimden: Jeannine Luna
Tarih: 20 Ağustos 2011 22:25:50 GMT+03:00
Kime: Alkan <alkan@travelatelier.com>
Konu:
Thank You
Hello Alkan! I can't believe it has been two months since we returned from Turkey.
I am sorry that it has taken me so long to write to you and your boss (see below),
to thank you for making our trip an amazing experience. We tell all of our friends
about Alkan, who was always looking out for us! One of our fondest memories is the
day that you took us for the hike through Rose Valley. Thank you so much for your
dedication and generosity.
Hope you are well, and please consider visiting San Francisco someday! We promise
to drive you to the airport ;)
Stay in touch,
Jeannine Luna
From: Karen
Sent: Monday, August 15, 2011 2:10 PM
To: murat@travelatelier.com
Subject: Re: August
2nd Ephesus Tour
Dear Murat,
Excellent!! Our tour of Ephesus lived up to everything my husband and I experienced
with your Cappadocia tour last year and far surpassed the tour my husband and I arranged
in Ephesus last year.
Everyone thought that our guide in Ephesus was the best of all the guides we had
on our 10 days of touring. Unfortunately, I can't remember the correct spelling of
his name. The lunch was great!! It gave everyone an opportunity to experience local
cuisine, which can be difficult when you are only in port for a day and you are trying
to squeeze so much in. Your company is the only company we have used that includes
lunch with the tour; definitely a big plus. Although no purchases were made, everyone
enjoyed learning about how rugs are made and experiencing Turkish hospitality of
tea, Turkish coffee, rocket and or wine.
Thank you for arranging such a great tour and following-up.
Best regards,
Karen
From: Jacqui Riley
Sent: Saturday, July 30, 2011 9:28 PM
To: alkan@travelatelier.com
Subject:
Tessukur Ederim!!
Hi Alkan,
We are home safe and sound...and missing Turkey already! Thank you SOOOO
MUCH for your assistance during this holiday. You were such a wonderful resource,
and I am so very happy we could meet. It was interesting receiving all of the correspondance
from Rachel during the year, but not knowing who exactly you were. So glad we all
could have dinner together.
I will definitely recommend your agency to any friends/family
traveling to Turkey. You have an amazing service, wonderful recommendations, and
are so very kind. I hope we all can meet again one day.
God bless you!
Love,
Jacqueline
PS. I don't know if I spelled "thank you" correctly, but I tried! = )
PPS. I will
send Mehmet an email as well, but if you ever talk to our driver, Mustafa, please
convey to him how much Rachel and I loved him as well. Mustafa felt like a dad to
us and we loved him!!
Are you on Facebook? = )
From: Rachel Chambers
Sent: Saturday, July 30, 2011 8:29 PM
To: alkan
Subject:
Hi Alkan,
I wanted to write and tell you what an AMAZING vacation I had!!! I am sorry
for some of the changes and I hope we did not step on anyone's toes! it is always
hard to travel with someone else because you do not always agree on things and that
was sometimes the case for Jacqui and I. I am so thankful to have met you and I hope
that when you come to the states I can be as generous with my hospitality as you
were for us! Again I thank you for all of your patience and hard work, I will send
pictures when I get them downloaded. I am also planning on contacting trip advisor
to tell them what a fabulous travel agency you work for, but specificaly to mention
YOU as a contact person
:)
Hugs and Kisses,
Rachel
Shyamal, Jui & Shalene
Dear Alkan
How are you ?
We just wanted to thank you for arranging a wonderful holiday for us. We really enjoyed
our visit and your itinerary showed us the rich culture and heritage of Turkey.
In retrospect my family would have like a few more days by the sea. The hotel and
location in Bodrum was just wonderful. But then again we also enjoyed the cave hotel
and the mountain village. If we are honest with you we didn't enjoy Istanbul that
much, it's very much like any other big city.
We shall remember our visit to Turkey and all the wonderful people that we meet,
especially you.
As we said if you ever find yourself in the Netherlands please do not hesitate to
contact us. There will always be a warm welcome waiting for you and your wife (to
be).
Keep in touch.
Take care & thank you from everything.
Shyamal, Jui & Shalene
( S Datta)
From: Julie Gerndt
Date: 9 July 2011 20:26:36 GMT+03:00
Dear Alkan,
I am writing to thank you for arranging our trip to Turkey. My daughter and I really
did have our "dream vacation" and created memories that will stay with us for the
rest of our lives. We are already contemplating our next trip! The arrangements you
made for our transportation, guides and hotels were outstanding, and you gave us
terrific advice as to which activities and sites to consider. It was wonderful to
meet you when we were in Cappadocia, and we appreciated your "check-ins" with us
along the way. It was reassuring to know we could count on you and all of our drivers,
guides, and hotels.
Sincerely,
Julie Gerndt
From: Aashish Parikh
Sent: Sunday, June 05, 2011 12:44 PM
Dear Alkan,
We are now back in Ahmedabad, India after one of our most exhilarating holidays ever.
We were in turkey for a little less than 2 weeks and thanks to you we had a fabulous
vacation. At the outset we had informed you that we wanted to have a feel and taste
of Turkish culture on our holiday and we exactly got that and a bit more. I must
really thank you and your co-workers at Travel atelier and Proper travels for organising
our trip so perfectly. It was organised to the minutest detail to our satisfaction.
I have travelled quite extensively using quite a few different travel agents but
I must admit you lavished on us the most perfect personal care. That phone call every
evening making sure that our day had gone on well and that the next day was to our
requirements was most appreciated. All our hotels were really good with the one in
Cappadoccia (Argos in Cappadoccia) really the icing on the cake. Our hotel in Istanbul
had a bit smaller rooms and the staff did not understand English at all but one could
not fault its location being close to all the important sights. All our tour guides
including Farooq(Istanbul), Ismail(Cappadoccia) and Oguz(Ephesus & Pammukale) were
extremely polite, knowledgeable and patient. They answered our numerous queries,
even the silly ones with great patience and respect. They organised the most amazing
lunches for us so that we have a taste of true Turkish cuisine. The lunch in Avanos
with Ismail and the dinner at Ziggys with Alkan are really part of our cherished
memories. I am sure we will remember these for the rest of our lives. All our transfers
and flights within turkey were organised with Swiss timing. Not once did we have
to wait for our cars to pick us up either at the hotels or any of the three airports
that we flew in and out of. They were there ready and waiting to take us to our destinations
in great comfort and style. All vehicles had cold drinks and snacks available to
us on demand which a really appreciated. The drivers were very safe and courteous
and did not let us even pick up our hand luggage. Really your choice of vehicles,
people and hotels was most impressive. Oh and our hot air ballooning experience in
Cappadoccia was great. The royal ballooning crew really treated us like royalty.
We had the most fantastic views over the Cappadoccia region. What an experience!
The Balloons and the crew were in top conditions and we felt very safe. We even got
medals for completing our ballooning trip. We have some fantastic photos from the
ballons. I cannot stop drooling about our Gullet(Turkish Yatch) trip yet. The 3 day
mini cruise was fantastic. The Boat was certainly not to our expectations and Barbaros
Yatching has a lot to answer for. It was in bad shape. They have much nicer and luxurious
boats but the one provided to us was rubbish. The Cabins were really small, we did
not mind that but the bathrooms did not work in some of the cabins and the boat broke
down on the last day so we missed out our last excursion on Seder island and Cleopatra's
beach. We were looking forward to that one. But whatever we did see was out of this
world. The crystal clear turquoise blue water, the serene and green bays where we
anchored are going to be memories of a lifetime. The captain and crew were superb
but did not understand much English. We were lucky to have a Turkish couple with
us to act as our translators. The food on the boat was reasonably good but they could
have a bit more variety for vegetarians in the evening. But all in all I think the
blue cruise was superb and we had this wonderful experience of meeting so many different
people. I would strongly suggest you should write to Barbaros Yatching regarding
the state of the boat and maybe research if better cabin charters are available for
future visitors. Also the blue cruise is really an experience of a lifetime and is
a must for any visitor to turkey who loves the sea.
Once again we thank you from the bottom of our heart for arranging our trip so well.
I am sure many of our friends would want to deal with you in future and I will have
no hesitation in recommending you to organise their trip. Alkan if you do visit India
we would very much like to see you and give you a taste of our Indian culture. I
hope to make another trip to Turkey i the future and I am sure you will be hearing
about it whenever that happens.
with regards
Aashish, Ashima & Amol
Ahmedabad, Gujarat
India
Sent: Wednesday, June 01, 2011 1:12 PM
Kadir, Murat
We are in Madrid on board our flight
back to Brasil. Carolina and I just
wanted to send a final word of thanks to Kadir
& team for organizing a
spectacularly planned first visit to Turkey for us. Execution
of logistics
was perfect and we liked each of our local guides/drivers/helpers/
accomodations
you arranged.
I am sure you know you are quite lucky to be living in a country so
rich in
heritage and culture, so divine in cuisine and so remarkable in artisanship.
We
were thoroughly impressed with Turkey and enjoyed it to the fullest!
Many thanks
and best wishes!
Regards,
Dan McGoey, CFA
Managing Director
Citi Investment Research
& Analysis
Latin America Real Estate & Construction
Sent: Sunday, May 29, 2011 9:12 PM
Dear Kadir,
I just take the time to send you a sincere & big THANKS now that I am
back to France.
My stay in Cappadocia was a real wonder and I am already missing the
poeple I met there.
Kale Konak is an unforgotable place to stay at.
TravelAtelier did
a great job!
Best regards,
Vanessa
Sent: Wednesday, June 01, 2011 1:12 PM
Kadir, Murat
We are in Madrid on board our flight
back to Brasil. Carolina and I just
wanted to send a final word of thanks to Kadir
& team for organizing a
spectacularly planned first visit to Turkey for us. Execution
of logistics
was perfect and we liked each of our local guides/drivers/helpers/
accomodations
you arranged.
I am sure you know you are quite lucky to be living in a country so
rich in
heritage and culture, so divine in cuisine and so remarkable in artisanship.
We
were thoroughly impressed with Turkey and enjoyed it to the fullest!
Many thanks
and best wishes!
Regards,
Dan McGoey, CFA
From: Vivienne
Sent: Tuesday, May 03, 2011 5:23 PM
Hi Kadir!
Yes we has an absolutely fantastic time in turkey.. best part was in cappadocia for
sure!! Glad we escaped the rain!! Thanks for being such an efficient and reliable
travel consultant! Your replies were always super prompt and all the bookings were
done seamlessly, allowing for our holiday to go without a hitch! I would definitely
recommend your service in the future to our friends who might be interested in turkey!
Thanks for your help!
Take care,
Vivienne
From: Eileen
Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 4:54 PM
Hi Alkan
I wanted to let you know how much we appreciated all your hard work with
our reservations. Everything went perfectly. The tour in Cappadocia was really interesting
and our guide was delightful. I loved the hot air balloon ride. We are now home and
back to work. Our trip was everything we hoped it would be. I look forward to our
next visit to see places we did not have time to see.
Thank you again
Eileen
From: Gancos, James
Sent: Tuesday, March 15, 2011 10:36 PM
Hello Murat,
Thanks for the personalized service and excellent organization for Tia’s
and my trip last weekend. We loved the hotel, the amazing room upgrade, and the friendly,
informative tour provided by Kadir. I have no problem recommending any aspect of
my trip to the W clients!
All the best, and have a great week and a very successful season.
James
James Gancos | General Manager | W Istanbul
From: The Fowlers
Sent: Tuesday, July 20, 2010 3:40 PM
Dear Murat,
I am writing to you to thank you for all your services during our wonderful trip
to Turkey! Everything was done perfectly and professionally. I was referred to
you by friends of ours, who said your company was fantastic, and they were right!
Not only did you help us plan the perfect agenda, but helped us select the perfect
accommodations, and found us the most affordable intra-Turkey flights that allowed
us to get in everything we did. Istanbul was beautiful to see, but I must say the
highlight of the trip was the Cappadocia region. The cave hotel Esbelli Evi had
the most outstanding service, was spotlessly clean and comfortable, and my boys (ages
12 and 14) said it is their favorite hotel they have ever stayed in. All our guides
were great, again, the guide in Cappadocia being one of our favorite guides for any
vacation or activity we have ever done. Thank you for everything!
Best regards,
Susie Fowler
From: The Fowlers
Sent: Tuesday, July 20, 2010 3:40 PM
Dear Murat,
I am writing to you to thank you for all your services during our wonderful trip
to Turkey! Everything was done perfectly and professionally. I was referred to
you by friends of ours, who said your company was fantastic, and they were right!
Not only did you help us plan the perfect agenda, but helped us select the perfect
accommodations, and found us the most affordable intra-Turkey flights that allowed
us to get in everything we did. Istanbul was beautiful to see, but I must say the
highlight of the trip was the Cappadocia region. The cave hotel Esbelli Evi had
the most outstanding service, was spotlessly clean and comfortable, and my boys (ages
12 and 14) said it is their favorite hotel they have ever stayed in. All our guides
were great, again, the guide in Cappadocia being one of our favorite guides for any
vacation or activity we have ever done. Thank you for everything!
Best regards,
Susie Fowler
From: Marco Ricchiari
Sent: Monday, August 31, 2009 6:45 PM
Subject: back home...thank you Travelatelier!
Dear Pinar,
my travelmates and I would like to thank you and all your staff for making our stay
in Turkey wonderful. We really appreciated the all the services provided, especially
the professionalism of our guides (Hamza and Semra) and your welcome phone call at
our arrival in Cappadocia!
Turkey has really been a pleasant surprise: apart form the worldwide known historical
and natural wonders, I will always keep in my heart the generosity and the spontaneity
of Turkish people.
Thank you again.
Kindest regards.
Marco
P.S. Staying at Esbelli Evi was simply amazing!
From: Marcia Markowitz
Sent: Thursday, August 13, 2009 12:23 AM
To: TravelAtelier Travel Agency - Turkey
Subject: Thank you
Murat
Thank you so much for arranging a wonderful tour for us in Turkey. It truly was
a first class experience, from start to finish! We especially appreciated our guides--Murat
was unbelievably knowledgeable, with a warm personality and great attitude. We learned
so much from him and totally enjoyed his company. He even got Steven to hike those
unbelievably beautiful Cappadocia Valleys - That is an accomplishment! Pervin became
one with us. Steven says she is like my sister and I believe he is right. She is
one strong, smart lady with a terrific sense of humor and a determined demeanor.
She really got things done! I hope to see her in NY one day----- or go back to
Turkey for her wedding --(but first we need to find her a man!). You and Pinar really
know how to put a trip together. We were lucky to find you. Of course, our only
regret is that we could not thank you in person!
-Well, maybe one day you will come to NY and we could meet you here :).
Tesekula,
Marcia and Steven
From: Denise Otter
Sent: Wednesday, August 12, 2009 6:09 PM
To: info@travelatelier.com
Subject: Thank You
Dear Murat,
Anthony and I have returned to England after enjoying a week's holiday in Turkey.
Our holiday experience was excellent and I think a great deal of thanks needs to
go to Sonay for this. In addiiton to suggesting possible destinations, once these
were decided Sonay proved herself to be very organised and professional in her approach
to organising our itinery. We were lucky enough to meet Sonay as she was our guide
for the day in Cappadocia. Anthony and I had a wonderful day and our experience
was made better because Sonay frequently checked to ensure that the itinery suited
us, was very knowledgeable on the historical facts for the area and had a very pleasant
manner. We both felt that Sonay was very genuine in her desire to ensure that we
had a good holiday experience in turkey. In addition to thanking Sonay personally
I wanted you to know how impressed we were with her. I will have no hesitation in
recommending your company to friends and colleagues in England.
Many thanks,
Denise Otter
From: Tatsiana Vazhankova
Sent: Friday, July 31, 2009 6:38 PM
To: TravelAtelier Travel Agency - Turkey; Pinar-Travelatelier
Subject: Thank you so much for the dream come true!
My very dear Murat and Pinar!
I want to thank you with all my heart for the dream come true you arranged for us!
It is 1 month after the wedding and I just can’t stop watching the videos and pictures
we took. Everything was so beautiful! Everything was so perfect! You taking care
of everything made everything so easy! Our friends watch the videos and pictures
and ask lots of questions about how we arranged such a great wedding while being
here in Iraq and I have only one reference to all their questions J. On the wedding
day I was so sure that everything will be wonderful that I didn’t even worry at all!
The only thing I felt was pure 100% happiness!!! Our wedding was definitely different
than Russian or American, which made it really special and romantic. And what is
making me even happier is the fact that all our relatives and friends had great time
and unforgettable memories! We definitely made the right choice on the country and
you, guys! Thank you so much for everything!!! We wish you all the best in whatever
you do and wherever you go! Hope to see you again J
Best regards,
Tatsiana and Jeff
From: Remillard, Terri
Sent: Thursday, July 16, 2009 12:20 AM
Subject: Thank you
Pinar and Murat
I wanted to thank you for the fabulous trip to Turkey. Anne and I had a wonderful
time. The arrangments were excellent and made for an enjoyable and stress free vacation.
Also, many thanks for dinner, and it was a pleasure meeting you.
All the best,
Terri
From: Thanassis Papadimitriou, EZJ
Sent: Monday, June 29, 2009 6:36 PM
To: TravelAtelier Travel Agency - Turkey
Subject: SOLVAY Epilogue
Dear Murat, dear Pinar,
We are all back home, safe and sound. We are back full of nice memories of a lifetime,
both for what we saw and lived but most for who we met! I want you to know that we
feel very happy working with you and actually living this project!!! We could say
that we feel lucky to bump on you. Despite the final outcome of this incentive -which
was extraordinary anyway- your efforts, your presence, your smile, your generosity,
your knowledge and service attitude made it one of the events to remember. We are
grateful.
Equally I thank my dear colleague, Mirella, who coordinated this project with great
finesse and managed to present a unique balance between all the involved parties.
I sincerely hope to have more projects in Turkey just to keep working together. Please
remember that you now have a few more friends in Greece, ready to help you in any
aspect and way they can!
Yours,
Thanassis Papadimitriou
From: Eugene Ding
To: TravelAtelier Travel Agency - Turkey
Sent: Wednesday, April 22, 2009 1:00 AM
Subject: Hi from San Francisco
Hi Murat,
We are back in San Francisco, though still recovering from the trip. We enjoyed
our every minute in Turkey. Thank you for making it happen.
Eugene & Sabrina
From: Eric Yates
Sent: Wednesday, April 22, 2009 10:33 AM
Subject: Thanks Again
I wanted to send a quick note to say thank you again. My family and I really enjoyed
our trip to Turkey. We have all agreed we need to go back and see more. Everything
you arranged was perfect. We enjoyed each tour and the tour guides were great. I
really feel we learned a lot about the history which surrounds Turkey. If you need
any recommendations please let us know. You may also be hearing from our friends
as we will definitely recommend you. We will also keep you in mind when planning
our sailing vacation. If you ever find yourself coming to Switzerland please let
us know. We would love to show you around.
Best Regards,
Eric, Irene, Alex and Chris
From: Kiki Vergara
Sent: Wednesday, December 31, 2008 5:57 PM
To: TravelAtelier Travel Agency - Turkey
Subject: Re: Greetings from Turkey for Kiki, Daniella, Manuel Jr & Sr
Merhaba Pinar and Murat!
We LOVE Istanbul and all that we have seen of this incredible country. It has been
such a lovely family trip, thank you so much for helping make this a memorable vacation.
We enjoyed spending time with both of you and sincerely hope we can see you again
in the not so distant future. We definitely want to come back but in the spring or
Autumn when it's not soooo Cold! The long ride to Ankara was well worth it. Ataturk's
Mausoleum and museum were fascinating. Manny and Manny Jr both bought Ataturk's biography
by Kinross.
The train ride was great fun for us too!
By the way, Mehmet was a great guide.
May the new year bring you continued success, love and peace!
Saludos, Kiki
From: Hod Miller
To: Travel Atelier
Sent: Wednesday, December 17, 2008 5:04 AM
Subject: Hello from Hod & Joan
Greetings Dear Murat and Pinar!
Thank you both for making our trip ... very special! We have traveled a great deal
and maybe a little jaded, but I can tell you this trip to your beautiful Turkey was
right up their with Safaris in Kenya, Hong Kong, Australia and beyond! Actually
it may be the best trip I have ever had (Joan had something to with this too). We
love Turkey and are absolutely smitten by the warmth, affection and friendliness
of the Turkish people! You have taught us both a great deal...
Wednesday, November 12, 2008 7:55 AM - USA
Hi Pinar and Murat,
We are now back in our home in the US. We really enjoyed our trip to Turkey and
certainly your help made it possible. The dinner in Urgup
was definitely a highlight of the trip. Thanks for all your help and I hope we stay
in touch.
best regards
Vinay
Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2008 3:03 PM - Cambodia
The priest told us at our wedding ritual that we’ve been sent to each other by God.
If that is the case (which we have no doubt it is), then so were Murat and Pinar
god-sent to us. Being an Asian-European couple, it was our dream to marry in the
city of Istanbul. We took the brave decision to go ahead with the idea, but the prospect
of organizing it from Cambodia where we live, seemed rather daunting. Until we found
them, who turned out to be most reliable, responsible and at the same time friendliest
wedding coordinators in Turkey. Every couple wants to have the special and best possible
for their wedding and Murat and Pinar’s “project-wise”, personalized work admirably
patiently accommodated our endlessly changing demands for the best. Every time we
email a question on minute details or a request based on spontaneous ideas (which
was almost every day during the three months of preparation), they would reply with
assuring “No problem”, “It can be done”, and “That’s why you’re working with us.”
They are indeed well acquainted with all the necessary procedures, and searched for
well-suited venues throughout Istanbul. Not being based there was not a problem for
this mobile, flexible couple at all. Thanks to all the good organization and information
provided by them, we were well equipped with good knowledge and proper expectations
by the time we arrived one week prior to our big day. Of course we made last minute
changes – which were again well absorbed by our dear Murat and Pinar, always with
such energy and smiles. By the end of all that, we have not only accomplished our
dream wedding, but also have earned very special friends in Turkey. Thank you Murat
and Pinar once again!
Kumi & Etienne
From: Cynthia
Sent: Saturday, November 01, 2008 3:20 PM
Subject: Thank you!
I just wanted to let you know how much we enjoyed ourselves at Esbelli Evi! What
a truly unique and warm accommodation you offer for visitors such as ourselves. We
will be talking about our special cave experience for awhile! Also, thank you for
recommending Pinar and Murat! They were both so pleasant to work with and we were
very happy in all that they arranged for us! Finally, I wanted to thank you again
for having your service team wash our clothes. My boys got so drenched in Istanbul,
yet it is always a challenge trying to dress them in clean clothes! I appreciate
the assistance!
Very Best Regards,
Cynthia Bartlett
Friday, September 19, 2008 5:39 PM
Dear Pinar,
I, too, would like to add my voice and compliments to what Mary has
already written. The trip exceeded our expections. The guides were
excellent. Your country is beautiful. I hope to be back!
Best wishes,
Wanda
P.S. And thank you for the sapling!
Thursday, September 18, 2008 1:36 PM
Hello Pinar from London Heathrow. Wanda and I had a wonderful trip - the
selection of sites to see and of guides to see them with was excellent. We
loved the Sultanahen Hotel and in fact snuck back there last night for one
more glass of wine on their beautiful top floor terrace. Our brief sojourn
at the Kismet Hotel on the coast was very refreshing. I will certainly
recommend you to my colleagues who plan to travel in Turkey. Many thanks.
Mary
Sent: Wednesday, July 23, 2008 10:17 AM - USA
Murat,
We had a wonderful time on the tour today! We had to start late because we did not
anticipate how tired we would be after the balloon ride. Ozkan is very knowledgeable
and a great tour guide. He really taught us a lot about the region. We will certainly
send recommend your service to any friends or family that come to Turkey.
Thanks again! All the best,
Greg
Luxury Travel In Turkey
Travel with a Style!
TURSAB Licence No:A5328
From: Julie Prieto
Sent: Friday, November 04, 2011 3:17 PM
To: Alkan - Travel Atelier
Turkey
Subject: Hello from Chicago
Once again we want to thank you for the excellent
job you did by coordinating all the details our trip
Your careful attention to all
details is outstanding and like Alfonso said the rating is not five stars but an
entire galaxy.
We absolutely love Turkey and will definitely consider visiting again
Give
our best to Ishmail, Pinar, Mustafa and everyone that made our Turkey experience
unforgettable
Will share some photos as soon as we get a chance organize them
Regards
Julie
and Alfonso
From: Reesey Shaw
Sent: Sunday, October 30, 2011 9:27 PM
To: murat
Subject: our trip
Dear Murat--we are back home--but filled with wonderful memories of your magnificent
country! We can't thank you enough for the
terrific arrangements you made for us that made the trip so special--thank you!
It was lovely too to get to spend time with you and Pinar --I hope that we inspired
you to visit California and that some day soon we will be able to return your
hospitality. We had a lovely lunch and visit our last day in Istanbul with Ahu .
She is a gem --and seems interested in visiting Lux when she comes to the States
next month. Thank you very much for that introduction--I think it will turn out to
be a valuable one for us both. Rest assured that all of our friends that express
an interest in visiting Turkey will be told who to call!!
with all best regards--Reesey
--
Reesey Shaw
Director
_____________
Lux Art Institute
Dear Asli, I would like to thank you so much for your arrangements for this trip.
We spent six amazing days in Istanbul when we arrived and had our conference at Bosphorous
University… We then went to Cappadocia and we both agreed that this was the visit
and area we loved the most, in fact we
would have quite liked to have spent more time
there. It was an amazing experience, very spiritual and mystical place. We really
enjoyed the prearranged hot air ballooning with Mike Green an outstanding pilot.
We totally loved the Argos, what an outstanding place with friendly and helpful
staff.
Izmael, the guide arranged to take us around was outstanding, the best we have encountered
anywhere.
We were sad to leave…One of the most outstanding things for me in Turkey was the
food, it is delicious and sooo fresh!!... I also really enjoyed the fact that Turkey
has retained so much of its arts and craft in all of its wonderful diversity and
history. I enjoyed the historical side of things, it challenged me hearing about
the world through the eyes of the Turkish people…
All in all, your arrangements were
fabulous and we really appreciated the attention to details. Best wishes in the meantime
and do say a big hi to the others from us:)
Rachel and Denise
From: Jeannine Luna
To: Murat
Sent: Saturday, August 20, 2011 12:19 PM
Subject: Thank
You
Hi Murat.
This past June, my husband and I travelled through Turkey for 4 weeks with the assistance
of Travel Atelier. This was our first experience with a travel agency, and we were
not sure of what to expect. Selecting your agency to coordinate our trip was the
best decision! From the day that I first inquired to the day we departed Turkey,
Alkan provided impeccable service. He was always readily available to answer my numerous
questions as we developed our personalized itinerary. Once we arrived in Turkey,
Alkan was our constant host, making sure that our trip progressed without a hitch!
I knew he was always tracking our travel and managing our transitions, and it was
a delight when we actually met him when our travels brought us to Cappadocia. It
was like meeting an old friend! He went above and beyond, and is clearly dedicated
to ensuring a seamless experience for his clients. We had an amazing 4 weeks in your
gorgeous, hospitable country. Our trip was enriched by the wonderful guides, drivers
and hotels that were arranged for us. We can't wait to return one day! We greatly
appreciate Alkan and Travel Atelier, and highly recommend your services to anybody
traveling to Turkey.
Best Regards,
Jeannine Luna
San Francisco, CA, USA
Kimden: Jeannine Luna
Tarih: 20 Ağustos 2011 22:25:50 GMT+03:00
Kime: Alkan <alkan@travelatelier.com>
Konu:
Thank You
Hello Alkan! I can't believe it has been two months since we returned from Turkey.
I am sorry that it has taken me so long to write to you and your boss (see below),
to thank you for making our trip an amazing experience. We tell all of our friends
about Alkan, who was always looking out for us! One of our fondest memories is the
day that you took us for the hike through Rose Valley. Thank you so much for your
dedication and generosity.
Hope you are well, and please consider visiting San Francisco someday! We promise
to drive you to the airport ;)
Stay in touch,
Jeannine Luna
From: Karen
Sent: Monday, August 15, 2011 2:10 PM
To: murat@travelatelier.com
Subject: Re: August
2nd Ephesus Tour
Dear Murat,
Excellent!! Our tour of Ephesus lived up to everything my husband and I experienced
with your Cappadocia tour last year and far surpassed the tour my husband and I arranged
in Ephesus last year.
Everyone thought that our guide in Ephesus was the best of all the guides we had
on our 10 days of touring. Unfortunately, I can't remember the correct spelling of
his name. The lunch was great!! It gave everyone an opportunity to experience local
cuisine, which can be difficult when you are only in port for a day and you are trying
to squeeze so much in. Your company is the only company we have used that includes
lunch with the tour; definitely a big plus. Although no purchases were made, everyone
enjoyed learning about how rugs are made and experiencing Turkish hospitality of
tea, Turkish coffee, rocket and or wine.
Thank you for arranging such a great tour and following-up.
Best regards,
Karen
From: Jacqui Riley
Sent: Saturday, July 30, 2011 9:28 PM
To: alkan@travelatelier.com
Subject:
Tessukur Ederim!!
Hi Alkan,
We are home safe and sound...and missing Turkey already! Thank you SOOOO
MUCH for your assistance during this holiday. You were such a wonderful resource,
and I am so very happy we could meet. It was interesting receiving all of the correspondance
from Rachel during the year, but not knowing who exactly you were. So glad we all
could have dinner together.
I will definitely recommend your agency to any friends/family
traveling to Turkey. You have an amazing service, wonderful recommendations, and
are so very kind. I hope we all can meet again one day.
God bless you!
Love,
Jacqueline
PS. I don't know if I spelled "thank you" correctly, but I tried! = )
PPS. I will
send Mehmet an email as well, but if you ever talk to our driver, Mustafa, please
convey to him how much Rachel and I loved him as well. Mustafa felt like a dad to
us and we loved him!!
Are you on Facebook? = )
From: Rachel Chambers
Sent: Saturday, July 30, 2011 8:29 PM
To: alkan
Subject:
Hi Alkan,
I wanted to write and tell you what an AMAZING vacation I had!!! I am sorry
for some of the changes and I hope we did not step on anyone's toes! it is always
hard to travel with someone else because you do not always agree on things and that
was sometimes the case for Jacqui and I. I am so thankful to have met you and I hope
that when you come to the states I can be as generous with my hospitality as you
were for us! Again I thank you for all of your patience and hard work, I will send
pictures when I get them downloaded. I am also planning on contacting trip advisor
to tell them what a fabulous travel agency you work for, but specificaly to mention
YOU as a contact person
:)
Hugs and Kisses,
Rachel
Shyamal, Jui & Shalene
Dear Alkan
How are you ?
We just wanted to thank you for arranging a wonderful holiday for us. We really enjoyed
our visit and your itinerary showed us the rich culture and heritage of Turkey.
In retrospect my family would have like a few more days by the sea. The hotel and
location in Bodrum was just wonderful. But then again we also enjoyed the cave hotel
and the mountain village. If we are honest with you we didn't enjoy Istanbul that
much, it's very much like any other big city.
We shall remember our visit to Turkey and all the wonderful people that we meet,
especially you.
As we said if you ever find yourself in the Netherlands please do not hesitate to
contact us. There will always be a warm welcome waiting for you and your wife (to
be).
Keep in touch.
Take care & thank you from everything.
Shyamal, Jui & Shalene
( S Datta)
From: Julie Gerndt
Date: 9 July 2011 20:26:36 GMT+03:00
Dear Alkan,
I am writing to thank you for arranging our trip to Turkey. My daughter and I really
did have our "dream vacation" and created memories that will stay with us for the
rest of our lives. We are already contemplating our next trip! The arrangements you
made for our transportation, guides and hotels were outstanding, and you gave us
terrific advice as to which activities and sites to consider. It was wonderful to
meet you when we were in Cappadocia, and we appreciated your "check-ins" with us
along the way. It was reassuring to know we could count on you and all of our drivers,
guides, and hotels.
Sincerely,
Julie Gerndt
From: Aashish Parikh
Sent: Sunday, June 05, 2011 12:44 PM
Dear Alkan,
We are now back in Ahmedabad, India after one of our most exhilarating holidays ever.
We were in turkey for a little less than 2 weeks and thanks to you we had a fabulous
vacation. At the outset we had informed you that we wanted to have a feel and taste
of Turkish culture on our holiday and we exactly got that and a bit more. I must
really thank you and your co-workers at Travel atelier and Proper travels for organising
our trip so perfectly. It was organised to the minutest detail to our satisfaction.
I have travelled quite extensively using quite a few different travel agents but
I must admit you lavished on us the most perfect personal care. That phone call every
evening making sure that our day had gone on well and that the next day was to our
requirements was most appreciated. All our hotels were really good with the one in
Cappadoccia (Argos in Cappadoccia) really the icing on the cake. Our hotel in Istanbul
had a bit smaller rooms and the staff did not understand English at all but one could
not fault its location being close to all the important sights. All our tour guides
including Farooq(Istanbul), Ismail(Cappadoccia) and Oguz(Ephesus & Pammukale) were
extremely polite, knowledgeable and patient. They answered our numerous queries,
even the silly ones with great patience and respect. They organised the most amazing
lunches for us so that we have a taste of true Turkish cuisine. The lunch in Avanos
with Ismail and the dinner at Ziggys with Alkan are really part of our cherished
memories. I am sure we will remember these for the rest of our lives. All our transfers
and flights within turkey were organised with Swiss timing. Not once did we have
to wait for our cars to pick us up either at the hotels or any of the three airports
that we flew in and out of. They were there ready and waiting to take us to our destinations
in great comfort and style. All vehicles had cold drinks and snacks available to
us on demand which a really appreciated. The drivers were very safe and courteous
and did not let us even pick up our hand luggage. Really your choice of vehicles,
people and hotels was most impressive. Oh and our hot air ballooning experience in
Cappadoccia was great. The royal ballooning crew really treated us like royalty.
We had the most fantastic views over the Cappadoccia region. What an experience!
The Balloons and the crew were in top conditions and we felt very safe. We even got
medals for completing our ballooning trip. We have some fantastic photos from the
ballons. I cannot stop drooling about our Gullet(Turkish Yatch) trip yet. The 3 day
mini cruise was fantastic. The Boat was certainly not to our expectations and Barbaros
Yatching has a lot to answer for. It was in bad shape. They have much nicer and luxurious
boats but the one provided to us was rubbish. The Cabins were really small, we did
not mind that but the bathrooms did not work in some of the cabins and the boat broke
down on the last day so we missed out our last excursion on Seder island and Cleopatra's
beach. We were looking forward to that one. But whatever we did see was out of this
world. The crystal clear turquoise blue water, the serene and green bays where we
anchored are going to be memories of a lifetime. The captain and crew were superb
but did not understand much English. We were lucky to have a Turkish couple with
us to act as our translators. The food on the boat was reasonably good but they could
have a bit more variety for vegetarians in the evening. But all in all I think the
blue cruise was superb and we had this wonderful experience of meeting so many different
people. I would strongly suggest you should write to Barbaros Yatching regarding
the state of the boat and maybe research if better cabin charters are available for
future visitors. Also the blue cruise is really an experience of a lifetime and is
a must for any visitor to turkey who loves the sea.
Once again we thank you from the bottom of our heart for arranging our trip so well.
I am sure many of our friends would want to deal with you in future and I will have
no hesitation in recommending you to organise their trip. Alkan if you do visit India
we would very much like to see you and give you a taste of our Indian culture. I
hope to make another trip to Turkey i the future and I am sure you will be hearing
about it whenever that happens.
with regards
Aashish, Ashima & Amol
Ahmedabad, Gujarat
India
Sent: Wednesday, June 01, 2011 1:12 PM
Kadir, Murat
We are in Madrid on board our flight
back to Brasil. Carolina and I just
wanted to send a final word of thanks to Kadir
& team for organizing a
spectacularly planned first visit to Turkey for us. Execution
of logistics
was perfect and we liked each of our local guides/drivers/helpers/
accomodations
you arranged.
I am sure you know you are quite lucky to be living in a country so
rich in
heritage and culture, so divine in cuisine and so remarkable in artisanship.
We
were thoroughly impressed with Turkey and enjoyed it to the fullest!
Many thanks
and best wishes!
Regards,
Dan McGoey, CFA
Managing Director
Citi Investment Research
& Analysis
Latin America Real Estate & Construction
Sent: Sunday, May 29, 2011 9:12 PM
Dear Kadir,
I just take the time to send you a sincere & big THANKS now that I am
back to France.
My stay in Cappadocia was a real wonder and I am already missing the
poeple I met there.
Kale Konak is an unforgotable place to stay at.
TravelAtelier did
a great job!
Best regards,
Vanessa
Sent: Wednesday, June 01, 2011 1:12 PM
Kadir, Murat
We are in Madrid on board our flight
back to Brasil. Carolina and I just
wanted to send a final word of thanks to Kadir
& team for organizing a
spectacularly planned first visit to Turkey for us. Execution
of logistics
was perfect and we liked each of our local guides/drivers/helpers/
accomodations
you arranged.
I am sure you know you are quite lucky to be living in a country so
rich in
heritage and culture, so divine in cuisine and so remarkable in artisanship.
We
were thoroughly impressed with Turkey and enjoyed it to the fullest!
Many thanks
and best wishes!
Regards,
Dan McGoey, CFA
From: Vivienne
Sent: Tuesday, May 03, 2011 5:23 PM
Hi Kadir!
Yes we has an absolutely fantastic time in turkey.. best part was in cappadocia for
sure!! Glad we escaped the rain!! Thanks for being such an efficient and reliable
travel consultant! Your replies were always super prompt and all the bookings were
done seamlessly, allowing for our holiday to go without a hitch! I would definitely
recommend your service in the future to our friends who might be interested in turkey!
Thanks for your help!
Take care,
Vivienne
From: Eileen
Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 4:54 PM
Hi Alkan
I wanted to let you know how much we appreciated all your hard work with
our reservations. Everything went perfectly. The tour in Cappadocia was really interesting
and our guide was delightful. I loved the hot air balloon ride. We are now home and
back to work. Our trip was everything we hoped it would be. I look forward to our
next visit to see places we did not have time to see.
Thank you again
Eileen
From: Gancos, James
Sent: Tuesday, March 15, 2011 10:36 PM
Hello Murat,
Thanks for the personalized service and excellent organization for Tia’s
and my trip last weekend. We loved the hotel, the amazing room upgrade, and the friendly,
informative tour provided by Kadir. I have no problem recommending any aspect of
my trip to the W clients!
All the best, and have a great week and a very successful season.
James
James Gancos | General Manager | W Istanbul
From: The Fowlers
Sent: Tuesday, July 20, 2010 3:40 PM
Dear Murat,
I am writing to you to thank you for all your services during our wonderful trip
to Turkey! Everything was done perfectly and professionally. I was referred to
you by friends of ours, who said your company was fantastic, and they were right!
Not only did you help us plan the perfect agenda, but helped us select the perfect
accommodations, and found us the most affordable intra-Turkey flights that allowed
us to get in everything we did. Istanbul was beautiful to see, but I must say the
highlight of the trip was the Cappadocia region. The cave hotel Esbelli Evi had
the most outstanding service, was spotlessly clean and comfortable, and my boys (ages
12 and 14) said it is their favorite hotel they have ever stayed in. All our guides
were great, again, the guide in Cappadocia being one of our favorite guides for any
vacation or activity we have ever done. Thank you for everything!
Best regards,
Susie Fowler
From: The Fowlers
Sent: Tuesday, July 20, 2010 3:40 PM
Dear Murat,
I am writing to you to thank you for all your services during our wonderful trip
to Turkey! Everything was done perfectly and professionally. I was referred to
you by friends of ours, who said your company was fantastic, and they were right!
Not only did you help us plan the perfect agenda, but helped us select the perfect
accommodations, and found us the most affordable intra-Turkey flights that allowed
us to get in everything we did. Istanbul was beautiful to see, but I must say the
highlight of the trip was the Cappadocia region. The cave hotel Esbelli Evi had
the most outstanding service, was spotlessly clean and comfortable, and my boys (ages
12 and 14) said it is their favorite hotel they have ever stayed in. All our guides
were great, again, the guide in Cappadocia being one of our favorite guides for any
vacation or activity we have ever done. Thank you for everything!
Best regards,
Susie Fowler
From: Marco Ricchiari
Sent: Monday, August 31, 2009 6:45 PM
Subject: back home...thank you Travelatelier!
Dear Pinar,
my travelmates and I would like to thank you and all your staff for making our stay
in Turkey wonderful. We really appreciated the all the services provided, especially
the professionalism of our guides (Hamza and Semra) and your welcome phone call at
our arrival in Cappadocia!
Turkey has really been a pleasant surprise: apart form the worldwide known historical
and natural wonders, I will always keep in my heart the generosity and the spontaneity
of Turkish people.
Thank you again.
Kindest regards.
Marco
P.S. Staying at Esbelli Evi was simply amazing!
From: Marcia Markowitz
Sent: Thursday, August 13, 2009 12:23 AM
To: TravelAtelier Travel Agency - Turkey
Subject: Thank you
Murat
Thank you so much for arranging a wonderful tour for us in Turkey. It truly was
a first class experience, from start to finish! We especially appreciated our guides--Murat
was unbelievably knowledgeable, with a warm personality and great attitude. We learned
so much from him and totally enjoyed his company. He even got Steven to hike those
unbelievably beautiful Cappadocia Valleys - That is an accomplishment! Pervin became
one with us. Steven says she is like my sister and I believe he is right. She is
one strong, smart lady with a terrific sense of humor and a determined demeanor.
She really got things done! I hope to see her in NY one day----- or go back to
Turkey for her wedding --(but first we need to find her a man!). You and Pinar really
know how to put a trip together. We were lucky to find you. Of course, our only
regret is that we could not thank you in person!
-Well, maybe one day you will come to NY and we could meet you here :).
Tesekula,
Marcia and Steven
From: Denise Otter
Sent: Wednesday, August 12, 2009 6:09 PM
To: info@travelatelier.com
Subject: Thank You
Dear Murat,
Anthony and I have returned to England after enjoying a week's holiday in Turkey.
Our holiday experience was excellent and I think a great deal of thanks needs to
go to Sonay for this. In addiiton to suggesting possible destinations, once these
were decided Sonay proved herself to be very organised and professional in her approach
to organising our itinery. We were lucky enough to meet Sonay as she was our guide
for the day in Cappadocia. Anthony and I had a wonderful day and our experience
was made better because Sonay frequently checked to ensure that the itinery suited
us, was very knowledgeable on the historical facts for the area and had a very pleasant
manner. We both felt that Sonay was very genuine in her desire to ensure that we
had a good holiday experience in turkey. In addition to thanking Sonay personally
I wanted you to know how impressed we were with her. I will have no hesitation in
recommending your company to friends and colleagues in England.
Many thanks,
Denise Otter
From: Tatsiana Vazhankova
Sent: Friday, July 31, 2009 6:38 PM
To: TravelAtelier Travel Agency - Turkey; Pinar-Travelatelier
Subject: Thank you so much for the dream come true!
My very dear Murat and Pinar!
I want to thank you with all my heart for the dream come true you arranged for us!
It is 1 month after the wedding and I just can’t stop watching the videos and pictures
we took. Everything was so beautiful! Everything was so perfect! You taking care
of everything made everything so easy! Our friends watch the videos and pictures
and ask lots of questions about how we arranged such a great wedding while being
here in Iraq and I have only one reference to all their questions J. On the wedding
day I was so sure that everything will be wonderful that I didn’t even worry at all!
The only thing I felt was pure 100% happiness!!! Our wedding was definitely different
than Russian or American, which made it really special and romantic. And what is
making me even happier is the fact that all our relatives and friends had great time
and unforgettable memories! We definitely made the right choice on the country and
you, guys! Thank you so much for everything!!! We wish you all the best in whatever
you do and wherever you go! Hope to see you again J
Best regards,
Tatsiana and Jeff
From: Remillard, Terri
Sent: Thursday, July 16, 2009 12:20 AM
Subject: Thank you
Pinar and Murat
I wanted to thank you for the fabulous trip to Turkey. Anne and I had a wonderful
time. The arrangments were excellent and made for an enjoyable and stress free vacation.
Also, many thanks for dinner, and it was a pleasure meeting you.
All the best,
Terri
From: Thanassis Papadimitriou, EZJ
Sent: Monday, June 29, 2009 6:36 PM
To: TravelAtelier Travel Agency - Turkey
Subject: SOLVAY Epilogue
Dear Murat, dear Pinar,
We are all back home, safe and sound. We are back full of nice memories of a lifetime,
both for what we saw and lived but most for who we met! I want you to know that we
feel very happy working with you and actually living this project!!! We could say
that we feel lucky to bump on you. Despite the final outcome of this incentive -which
was extraordinary anyway- your efforts, your presence, your smile, your generosity,
your knowledge and service attitude made it one of the events to remember. We are
grateful.
Equally I thank my dear colleague, Mirella, who coordinated this project with great
finesse and managed to present a unique balance between all the involved parties.
I sincerely hope to have more projects in Turkey just to keep working together. Please
remember that you now have a few more friends in Greece, ready to help you in any
aspect and way they can!
Yours,
Thanassis Papadimitriou
From: Eugene Ding
To: TravelAtelier Travel Agency - Turkey
Sent: Wednesday, April 22, 2009 1:00 AM
Subject: Hi from San Francisco
Hi Murat,
We are back in San Francisco, though still recovering from the trip. We enjoyed
our every minute in Turkey. Thank you for making it happen.
Eugene & Sabrina
From: Eric Yates
Sent: Wednesday, April 22, 2009 10:33 AM
Subject: Thanks Again
I wanted to send a quick note to say thank you again. My family and I really enjoyed
our trip to Turkey. We have all agreed we need to go back and see more. Everything
you arranged was perfect. We enjoyed each tour and the tour guides were great. I
really feel we learned a lot about the history which surrounds Turkey. If you need
any recommendations please let us know. You may also be hearing from our friends
as we will definitely recommend you. We will also keep you in mind when planning
our sailing vacation. If you ever find yourself coming to Switzerland please let
us know. We would love to show you around.
Best Regards,
Eric, Irene, Alex and Chris
From: Kiki Vergara
Sent: Wednesday, December 31, 2008 5:57 PM
To: TravelAtelier Travel Agency - Turkey
Subject: Re: Greetings from Turkey for Kiki, Daniella, Manuel Jr & Sr
Merhaba Pinar and Murat!
We LOVE Istanbul and all that we have seen of this incredible country. It has been
such a lovely family trip, thank you so much for helping make this a memorable vacation.
We enjoyed spending time with both of you and sincerely hope we can see you again
in the not so distant future. We definitely want to come back but in the spring or
Autumn when it's not soooo Cold! The long ride to Ankara was well worth it. Ataturk's
Mausoleum and museum were fascinating. Manny and Manny Jr both bought Ataturk's biography
by Kinross.
The train ride was great fun for us too!
By the way, Mehmet was a great guide.
May the new year bring you continued success, love and peace!
Saludos, Kiki
From: Hod Miller
To: Travel Atelier
Sent: Wednesday, December 17, 2008 5:04 AM
Subject: Hello from Hod & Joan
Greetings Dear Murat and Pinar!
Thank you both for making our trip ... very special! We have traveled a great deal
and maybe a little jaded, but I can tell you this trip to your beautiful Turkey was
right up their with Safaris in Kenya, Hong Kong, Australia and beyond! Actually
it may be the best trip I have ever had (Joan had something to with this too). We
love Turkey and are absolutely smitten by the warmth, affection and friendliness
of the Turkish people! You have taught us both a great deal...
Wednesday, November 12, 2008 7:55 AM - USA
Hi Pinar and Murat,
We are now back in our home in the US. We really enjoyed our trip to Turkey and
certainly your help made it possible. The dinner in Urgup
was definitely a highlight of the trip. Thanks for all your help and I hope we stay
in touch.
best regards
Vinay
Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2008 3:03 PM - Cambodia
The priest told us at our wedding ritual that we’ve been sent to each other by God.
If that is the case (which we have no doubt it is), then so were Murat and Pinar
god-sent to us. Being an Asian-European couple, it was our dream to marry in the
city of Istanbul. We took the brave decision to go ahead with the idea, but the prospect
of organizing it from Cambodia where we live, seemed rather daunting. Until we found
them, who turned out to be most reliable, responsible and at the same time friendliest
wedding coordinators in Turkey. Every couple wants to have the special and best possible
for their wedding and Murat and Pinar’s “project-wise”, personalized work admirably
patiently accommodated our endlessly changing demands for the best. Every time we
email a question on minute details or a request based on spontaneous ideas (which
was almost every day during the three months of preparation), they would reply with
assuring “No problem”, “It can be done”, and “That’s why you’re working with us.”
They are indeed well acquainted with all the necessary procedures, and searched for
well-suited venues throughout Istanbul. Not being based there was not a problem for
this mobile, flexible couple at all. Thanks to all the good organization and information
provided by them, we were well equipped with good knowledge and proper expectations
by the time we arrived one week prior to our big day. Of course we made last minute
changes – which were again well absorbed by our dear Murat and Pinar, always with
such energy and smiles. By the end of all that, we have not only accomplished our
dream wedding, but also have earned very special friends in Turkey. Thank you Murat
and Pinar once again!
Kumi & Etienne
From: Cynthia
Sent: Saturday, November 01, 2008 3:20 PM
Subject: Thank you!
I just wanted to let you know how much we enjoyed ourselves at Esbelli Evi! What
a truly unique and warm accommodation you offer for visitors such as ourselves. We
will be talking about our special cave experience for awhile! Also, thank you for
recommending Pinar and Murat! They were both so pleasant to work with and we were
very happy in all that they arranged for us! Finally, I wanted to thank you again
for having your service team wash our clothes. My boys got so drenched in Istanbul,
yet it is always a challenge trying to dress them in clean clothes! I appreciate
the assistance!
Very Best Regards,
Cynthia Bartlett
Friday, September 19, 2008 5:39 PM
Dear Pinar,
I, too, would like to add my voice and compliments to what Mary has
already written. The trip exceeded our expections. The guides were
excellent. Your country is beautiful. I hope to be back!
Best wishes,
Wanda
P.S. And thank you for the sapling!
Thursday, September 18, 2008 1:36 PM
Hello Pinar from London Heathrow. Wanda and I had a wonderful trip - the
selection of sites to see and of guides to see them with was excellent. We
loved the Sultanahen Hotel and in fact snuck back there last night for one
more glass of wine on their beautiful top floor terrace. Our brief sojourn
at the Kismet Hotel on the coast was very refreshing. I will certainly
recommend you to my colleagues who plan to travel in Turkey. Many thanks.
Mary
Sent: Wednesday, July 23, 2008 10:17 AM - USA
Murat,
We had a wonderful time on the tour today! We had to start late because we did not
anticipate how tired we would be after the balloon ride. Ozkan is very knowledgeable
and a great tour guide. He really taught us a lot about the region. We will certainly
send recommend your service to any friends or family that come to Turkey.
Thanks again! All the best,
Greg
From: Julie Prieto
Sent: Friday, November 04, 2011 3:17 PM
To: Alkan -
Subject: Hello from Chicago
Once again we want to thank you for the excellent
job you did by coordinating all the details our trip
Your careful attention to all
details is outstanding and like Alfonso said the rating is not five stars but an
entire galaxy.
We absolutely love Turkey and will definitely consider visiting again
Give
our best to Ishmail, Pinar, Mustafa and everyone that made our Turkey experience
unforgettable
Will share some photos as soon as we get a chance organize them
Regards
Julie
and Alfonso
From: Reesey Shaw
Sent: Sunday, October 30, 2011 9:27 PM
To: murat
Subject: our trip
Dear Murat-
terrific arrangements you made for us that made the trip so special-
It was lovely too to get to spend time with you and Pinar -
hospitality. We had a lovely lunch and visit our last day in Istanbul with Ahu .
She is a gem -
with all best regards-
-
Reesey Shaw
Director
_____________
Lux Art Institute
Dear Asli, I would like to thank you so much for your arrangements for this trip.
We spent six amazing days in Istanbul when we arrived and had our conference at Bosphorous
University… We then went to Cappadocia and we both agreed that this was the visit
and area we loved the most, in fact we
would have quite liked to have spent more time
there. It was an amazing experience, very spiritual and mystical place. We really
enjoyed the prearranged hot air ballooning with Mike Green an outstanding pilot.
We totally loved the Argos, what an outstanding place with friendly and helpful
staff.
Izmael, the guide arranged to take us around was outstanding, the best we have encountered
anywhere.
We were sad to leave…One of the most outstanding things for me in Turkey was the
food, it is delicious and sooo fresh!!... I also really enjoyed the fact that Turkey
has retained so much of its arts and craft in all of its wonderful diversity and
history. I enjoyed the historical side of things, it challenged me hearing about
the world through the eyes of the Turkish people…
All in all, your arrangements were
fabulous and we really appreciated the attention to details. Best wishes in the meantime
and do say a big hi to the others from us:)
Rachel and Denise
From: Jeannine Luna
To: Murat
Sent: Saturday, August 20, 2011 12:19 PM
Subject: Thank
You
Hi Murat.
This past June, my husband and I travelled through Turkey for 4 weeks with the assistance of Travel Atelier. This was our first experience with a travel agency, and we were not sure of what to expect. Selecting your agency to coordinate our trip was the best decision! From the day that I first inquired to the day we departed Turkey, Alkan provided impeccable service. He was always readily available to answer my numerous questions as we developed our personalized itinerary. Once we arrived in Turkey, Alkan was our constant host, making sure that our trip progressed without a hitch! I knew he was always tracking our travel and managing our transitions, and it was a delight when we actually met him when our travels brought us to Cappadocia. It was like meeting an old friend! He went above and beyond, and is clearly dedicated to ensuring a seamless experience for his clients. We had an amazing 4 weeks in your gorgeous, hospitable country. Our trip was enriched by the wonderful guides, drivers and hotels that were arranged for us. We can't wait to return one day! We greatly appreciate Alkan and Travel Atelier, and highly recommend your services to anybody traveling to Turkey.
Best Regards,
Jeannine Luna
San Francisco, CA, USA
Kimden: Jeannine Luna
Tarih: 20 Ağustos 2011 22:25:50 GMT+03:00
Kime: Alkan <alkan@travelatelier.com>
Konu:
Thank You
Hello Alkan! I can't believe it has been two months since we returned from Turkey. I am sorry that it has taken me so long to write to you and your boss (see below), to thank you for making our trip an amazing experience. We tell all of our friends about Alkan, who was always looking out for us! One of our fondest memories is the day that you took us for the hike through Rose Valley. Thank you so much for your dedication and generosity.
Hope you are well, and please consider visiting San Francisco someday! We promise to drive you to the airport ;)
Stay in touch,
Jeannine Luna
From: Karen
Sent: Monday, August 15, 2011 2:10 PM
To: murat@travelatelier.com
Subject: Re: August
2nd Ephesus Tour
Dear Murat,
Excellent!! Our tour of Ephesus lived up to everything my husband and I experienced with your Cappadocia tour last year and far surpassed the tour my husband and I arranged in Ephesus last year.
Everyone thought that our guide in Ephesus was the best of all the guides we had on our 10 days of touring. Unfortunately, I can't remember the correct spelling of his name. The lunch was great!! It gave everyone an opportunity to experience local cuisine, which can be difficult when you are only in port for a day and you are trying to squeeze so much in. Your company is the only company we have used that includes lunch with the tour; definitely a big plus. Although no purchases were made, everyone enjoyed learning about how rugs are made and experiencing Turkish hospitality of tea, Turkish coffee, rocket and or wine.
Thank you for arranging such a great tour and following-
Best regards,
Karen
From: Jacqui Riley
Sent: Saturday, July 30, 2011 9:28 PM
To: alkan@travelatelier.com
Subject:
Tessukur Ederim!!
Hi Alkan,
We are home safe and sound...and missing Turkey already! Thank you SOOOO
MUCH for your assistance during this holiday. You were such a wonderful resource,
and I am so very happy we could meet. It was interesting receiving all of the correspondance
from Rachel during the year, but not knowing who exactly you were. So glad we all
could have dinner together.
I will definitely recommend your agency to any friends/family
traveling to Turkey. You have an amazing service, wonderful recommendations, and
are so very kind. I hope we all can meet again one day.
God bless you!
Love,
Jacqueline
PS. I don't know if I spelled "thank you" correctly, but I tried! = )
PPS. I will
send Mehmet an email as well, but if you ever talk to our driver, Mustafa, please
convey to him how much Rachel and I loved him as well. Mustafa felt like a dad to
us and we loved him!!
Are you on Facebook? = )
From: Rachel Chambers
Sent: Saturday, July 30, 2011 8:29 PM
To: alkan
Subject:
Hi Alkan,
I wanted to write and tell you what an AMAZING vacation I had!!! I am sorry
for some of the changes and I hope we did not step on anyone's toes! it is always
hard to travel with someone else because you do not always agree on things and that
was sometimes the case for Jacqui and I. I am so thankful to have met you and I hope
that when you come to the states I can be as generous with my hospitality as you
were for us! Again I thank you for all of your patience and hard work, I will send
pictures when I get them downloaded. I am also planning on contacting trip advisor
to tell them what a fabulous travel agency you work for, but specificaly to mention
YOU as a contact person
:)
Hugs and Kisses,
Rachel
Shyamal, Jui & Shalene
Dear Alkan
How are you ?
We just wanted to thank you for arranging a wonderful holiday for us. We really enjoyed our visit and your itinerary showed us the rich culture and heritage of Turkey.
In retrospect my family would have like a few more days by the sea. The hotel and location in Bodrum was just wonderful. But then again we also enjoyed the cave hotel and the mountain village. If we are honest with you we didn't enjoy Istanbul that much, it's very much like any other big city.
We shall remember our visit to Turkey and all the wonderful people that we meet, especially you.
As we said if you ever find yourself in the Netherlands please do not hesitate to contact us. There will always be a warm welcome waiting for you and your wife (to be).
Keep in touch.
Take care & thank you from everything.
Shyamal, Jui & Shalene
( S Datta)
From: Julie Gerndt
Date: 9 July 2011 20:26:36 GMT+03:00
Dear Alkan,
I am writing to thank you for arranging our trip to Turkey. My daughter and I really
did have our "dream vacation" and created memories that will stay with us for the
rest of our lives. We are already contemplating our next trip! The arrangements you
made for our transportation, guides and hotels were outstanding, and you gave us
terrific advice as to which activities and sites to consider. It was wonderful to
meet you when we were in Cappadocia, and we appreciated your "check-
Sincerely,
Julie Gerndt
From: Aashish Parikh
Sent: Sunday, June 05, 2011 12:44 PM
Dear Alkan,
We are now back in Ahmedabad, India after one of our most exhilarating holidays ever.
We were in turkey for a little less than 2 weeks and thanks to you we had a fabulous
vacation. At the outset we had informed you that we wanted to have a feel and taste
of Turkish culture on our holiday and we exactly got that and a bit more. I must
really thank you and your co-
Once again we thank you from the bottom of our heart for arranging our trip so well. I am sure many of our friends would want to deal with you in future and I will have no hesitation in recommending you to organise their trip. Alkan if you do visit India we would very much like to see you and give you a taste of our Indian culture. I hope to make another trip to Turkey i the future and I am sure you will be hearing about it whenever that happens.
with regards
Aashish, Ashima & Amol
Ahmedabad, Gujarat
India
Sent: Wednesday, June 01, 2011 1:12 PM
Kadir, Murat
We are in Madrid on board our flight
back to Brasil. Carolina and I just
wanted to send a final word of thanks to Kadir
& team for organizing a
spectacularly planned first visit to Turkey for us. Execution
of logistics
was perfect and we liked each of our local guides/drivers/helpers/
accomodations
you arranged.
I am sure you know you are quite lucky to be living in a country so
rich in
heritage and culture, so divine in cuisine and so remarkable in artisanship.
We
were thoroughly impressed with Turkey and enjoyed it to the fullest!
Many thanks
and best wishes!
Regards,
Dan McGoey, CFA
Managing Director
Citi Investment Research
& Analysis
Latin America Real Estate & Construction
Sent: Sunday, May 29, 2011 9:12 PM
Dear Kadir,
I just take the time to send you a sincere & big THANKS now that I am
back to France.
My stay in Cappadocia was a real wonder and I am already missing the
poeple I met there.
Kale Konak is an unforgotable place to stay at.
TravelAtelier did
a great job!
Best regards,
Vanessa
Sent: Wednesday, June 01, 2011 1:12 PM
Kadir, Murat
We are in Madrid on board our flight
back to Brasil. Carolina and I just
wanted to send a final word of thanks to Kadir
& team for organizing a
spectacularly planned first visit to Turkey for us. Execution
of logistics
was perfect and we liked each of our local guides/drivers/helpers/
accomodations
you arranged.
I am sure you know you are quite lucky to be living in a country so
rich in
heritage and culture, so divine in cuisine and so remarkable in artisanship.
We
were thoroughly impressed with Turkey and enjoyed it to the fullest!
Many thanks
and best wishes!
Regards,
Dan McGoey, CFA
From: Vivienne
Sent: Tuesday, May 03, 2011 5:23 PM
Hi Kadir!
Yes we has an absolutely fantastic time in turkey.. best part was in cappadocia for sure!! Glad we escaped the rain!! Thanks for being such an efficient and reliable travel consultant! Your replies were always super prompt and all the bookings were done seamlessly, allowing for our holiday to go without a hitch! I would definitely recommend your service in the future to our friends who might be interested in turkey!
Thanks for your help!
Take care,
Vivienne
From: Eileen
Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 4:54 PM
Hi Alkan
I wanted to let you know how much we appreciated all your hard work with
our reservations. Everything went perfectly. The tour in Cappadocia was really interesting
and our guide was delightful. I loved the hot air balloon ride. We are now home and
back to work. Our trip was everything we hoped it would be. I look forward to our
next visit to see places we did not have time to see.
Thank you again
Eileen
From: Gancos, James
Sent: Tuesday, March 15, 2011 10:36 PM
Hello Murat,
Thanks for the personalized service and excellent organization for Tia’s
and my trip last weekend. We loved the hotel, the amazing room upgrade, and the friendly,
informative tour provided by Kadir. I have no problem recommending any aspect of
my trip to the W clients!
All the best, and have a great week and a very successful season.
James
James Gancos | General Manager | W Istanbul
From: The Fowlers
Sent: Tuesday, July 20, 2010 3:40 PM
Dear Murat,
I am writing to you to thank you for all your services during our wonderful trip
to Turkey! Everything was done perfectly and professionally. I was referred to
you by friends of ours, who said your company was fantastic, and they were right!
Not only did you help us plan the perfect agenda, but helped us select the perfect
accommodations, and found us the most affordable intra-
Best regards,
Susie Fowler
From: The Fowlers
Sent: Tuesday, July 20, 2010 3:40 PM
Dear Murat,
I am writing to you to thank you for all your services during our wonderful trip
to Turkey! Everything was done perfectly and professionally. I was referred to
you by friends of ours, who said your company was fantastic, and they were right!
Not only did you help us plan the perfect agenda, but helped us select the perfect
accommodations, and found us the most affordable intra-
Best regards,
Susie Fowler
From: Marco Ricchiari
Sent: Monday, August 31, 2009 6:45 PM
Subject: back home...thank you Travelatelier!
Dear Pinar,
my travelmates and I would like to thank you and all your staff for making our stay in Turkey wonderful. We really appreciated the all the services provided, especially the professionalism of our guides (Hamza and Semra) and your welcome phone call at our arrival in Cappadocia!
Turkey has really been a pleasant surprise: apart form the worldwide known historical and natural wonders, I will always keep in my heart the generosity and the spontaneity of Turkish people.
Thank you again.
Kindest regards.
Marco
P.S. Staying at Esbelli Evi was simply amazing!
From: Marcia Markowitz
Sent: Thursday, August 13, 2009 12:23 AM
To: TravelAtelier Travel Agency -
Subject: Thank you
Murat
Thank you so much for arranging a wonderful tour for us in Turkey. It truly was
a first class experience, from start to finish! We especially appreciated our guides-
-
Tesekula,
Marcia and Steven
From: Denise Otter
Sent: Wednesday, August 12, 2009 6:09 PM
To: info@travelatelier.com
Subject: Thank You
Dear Murat,
Anthony and I have returned to England after enjoying a week's holiday in Turkey. Our holiday experience was excellent and I think a great deal of thanks needs to go to Sonay for this. In addiiton to suggesting possible destinations, once these were decided Sonay proved herself to be very organised and professional in her approach to organising our itinery. We were lucky enough to meet Sonay as she was our guide for the day in Cappadocia. Anthony and I had a wonderful day and our experience was made better because Sonay frequently checked to ensure that the itinery suited us, was very knowledgeable on the historical facts for the area and had a very pleasant manner. We both felt that Sonay was very genuine in her desire to ensure that we had a good holiday experience in turkey. In addition to thanking Sonay personally I wanted you to know how impressed we were with her. I will have no hesitation in recommending your company to friends and colleagues in England.
Many thanks,
Denise Otter
From: Tatsiana Vazhankova
Sent: Friday, July 31, 2009 6:38 PM
To: TravelAtelier Travel Agency -
Subject: Thank you so much for the dream come true!
My very dear Murat and Pinar!
I want to thank you with all my heart for the dream come true you arranged for us! It is 1 month after the wedding and I just can’t stop watching the videos and pictures we took. Everything was so beautiful! Everything was so perfect! You taking care of everything made everything so easy! Our friends watch the videos and pictures and ask lots of questions about how we arranged such a great wedding while being here in Iraq and I have only one reference to all their questions J. On the wedding day I was so sure that everything will be wonderful that I didn’t even worry at all! The only thing I felt was pure 100% happiness!!! Our wedding was definitely different than Russian or American, which made it really special and romantic. And what is making me even happier is the fact that all our relatives and friends had great time and unforgettable memories! We definitely made the right choice on the country and you, guys! Thank you so much for everything!!! We wish you all the best in whatever you do and wherever you go! Hope to see you again J
Best regards,
Tatsiana and Jeff
From: Remillard, Terri
Sent: Thursday, July 16, 2009 12:20 AM
Subject: Thank you
Pinar and Murat
I wanted to thank you for the fabulous trip to Turkey. Anne and I had a wonderful time. The arrangments were excellent and made for an enjoyable and stress free vacation. Also, many thanks for dinner, and it was a pleasure meeting you.
All the best,
Terri
From: Thanassis Papadimitriou, EZJ
Sent: Monday, June 29, 2009 6:36 PM
To: TravelAtelier Travel Agency -
Subject: SOLVAY Epilogue
Dear Murat, dear Pinar,
We are all back home, safe and sound. We are back full of nice memories of a lifetime,
both for what we saw and lived but most for who we met! I want you to know that we
feel very happy working with you and actually living this project!!! We could say
that we feel lucky to bump on you. Despite the final outcome of this incentive -
Equally I thank my dear colleague, Mirella, who coordinated this project with great finesse and managed to present a unique balance between all the involved parties. I sincerely hope to have more projects in Turkey just to keep working together. Please remember that you now have a few more friends in Greece, ready to help you in any aspect and way they can!
Yours,
Thanassis Papadimitriou
From: Eugene Ding
To: TravelAtelier Travel Agency -
Sent: Wednesday, April 22, 2009 1:00 AM
Subject: Hi from San Francisco
Hi Murat,
We are back in San Francisco, though still recovering from the trip. We enjoyed our every minute in Turkey. Thank you for making it happen.
Eugene & Sabrina
From: Eric Yates
Sent: Wednesday, April 22, 2009 10:33 AM
Subject: Thanks Again
I wanted to send a quick note to say thank you again. My family and I really enjoyed our trip to Turkey. We have all agreed we need to go back and see more. Everything you arranged was perfect. We enjoyed each tour and the tour guides were great. I really feel we learned a lot about the history which surrounds Turkey. If you need any recommendations please let us know. You may also be hearing from our friends as we will definitely recommend you. We will also keep you in mind when planning our sailing vacation. If you ever find yourself coming to Switzerland please let us know. We would love to show you around.
Best Regards,
Eric, Irene, Alex and Chris
From: Kiki Vergara
Sent: Wednesday, December 31, 2008 5:57 PM
To: TravelAtelier Travel Agency -
Subject: Re: Greetings from Turkey for Kiki, Daniella, Manuel Jr & Sr
Merhaba Pinar and Murat!
We LOVE Istanbul and all that we have seen of this incredible country. It has been such a lovely family trip, thank you so much for helping make this a memorable vacation. We enjoyed spending time with both of you and sincerely hope we can see you again in the not so distant future. We definitely want to come back but in the spring or Autumn when it's not soooo Cold! The long ride to Ankara was well worth it. Ataturk's Mausoleum and museum were fascinating. Manny and Manny Jr both bought Ataturk's biography by Kinross.
The train ride was great fun for us too!
By the way, Mehmet was a great guide.
May the new year bring you continued success, love and peace!
Saludos, Kiki
From: Hod Miller
To: Travel Atelier
Sent: Wednesday, December 17, 2008 5:04 AM
Subject: Hello from Hod & Joan
Greetings Dear Murat and Pinar!
Thank you both for making our trip ... very special! We have traveled a great deal and maybe a little jaded, but I can tell you this trip to your beautiful Turkey was right up their with Safaris in Kenya, Hong Kong, Australia and beyond! Actually it may be the best trip I have ever had (Joan had something to with this too). We love Turkey and are absolutely smitten by the warmth, affection and friendliness of the Turkish people! You have taught us both a great deal...
Wednesday, November 12, 2008 7:55 AM -
Hi Pinar and Murat,
We are now back in our home in the US. We really enjoyed our trip to Turkey and certainly your help made it possible. The dinner in Urgup
was definitely a highlight of the trip. Thanks for all your help and I hope we stay in touch.
best regards
Vinay
Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2008 3:03 PM -
The priest told us at our wedding ritual that we’ve been sent to each other by God.
If that is the case (which we have no doubt it is), then so were Murat and Pinar
god-
Kumi & Etienne
From: Cynthia
Sent: Saturday, November 01, 2008 3:20 PM
Subject: Thank you!
I just wanted to let you know how much we enjoyed ourselves at Esbelli Evi! What a truly unique and warm accommodation you offer for visitors such as ourselves. We will be talking about our special cave experience for awhile! Also, thank you for recommending Pinar and Murat! They were both so pleasant to work with and we were very happy in all that they arranged for us! Finally, I wanted to thank you again for having your service team wash our clothes. My boys got so drenched in Istanbul, yet it is always a challenge trying to dress them in clean clothes! I appreciate the assistance!
Very Best Regards,
Cynthia Bartlett
Friday, September 19, 2008 5:39 PM
Dear Pinar,
I, too, would like to add my voice and compliments to what Mary has
already written. The trip exceeded our expections. The guides were
excellent. Your country is beautiful. I hope to be back!
Best wishes,
Wanda
P.S. And thank you for the sapling!
Thursday, September 18, 2008 1:36 PM
Hello Pinar from London Heathrow. Wanda and I had a wonderful trip -
selection of sites to see and of guides to see them with was excellent. We
loved the Sultanahen Hotel and in fact snuck back there last night for one
more glass of wine on their beautiful top floor terrace. Our brief sojourn
at the Kismet Hotel on the coast was very refreshing. I will certainly
recommend you to my colleagues who plan to travel in Turkey. Many thanks.
Mary
Sent: Wednesday, July 23, 2008 10:17 AM -
Murat,
We had a wonderful time on the tour today! We had to start late because we did not anticipate how tired we would be after the balloon ride. Ozkan is very knowledgeable and a great tour guide. He really taught us a lot about the region. We will certainly send recommend your service to any friends or family that come to Turkey.
Thanks again! All the best,
Greg