25 May 2016

Why Take a Tour?

Having authored travel guidebooks to Turkey for decades, I believe many travelers can tour the country on their own, but many visitors may find Turkey different enough that they want some help with their touring.

Help can range from a half-day walking tour to get a feel for Istanbul, all the way to a 22-day all-inclusive luxury tour of the entire country.

It's important to realize that tour doesn't necessarily mean 45 people jammed into a bus zooming by old buildings. A tour can be:
—Walking to and through Istanbul's most interesting sights with a small and congenial group of fellow explorers led by a friendly, knowledgeable guide.
—Strolling through a city's vibrant markets and haggling for the ingredients of a delicious Turkish meal that you will help—and learn—to prepare.
—Soaring over the moonscape of Cappadocia in a hot-air balloon.
—Jolly walks and meals with new friends, and a guide who can answer questions and tell stories that aren't in the guidebooks.

Joining a small band of other travelers on a common adventure means you don't have to make all those travel arrangements yourself; that if something goes wrong, others will fix it at no additional cost; that you have an advocate for special needs and situations; and that local experts will arrange experiences that you couldn't.

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