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Murat Ornek

Thanks to my Turkish and Guatemalan family spread around the world, when I was younger traveling was all about visiting relatives in different countries. Since my early 20s I have been doing trips in search of the good food, history and hiking trails.

What places and activities do you specialize in?

"Specializing in adventure and experience-based travel, we do tours all around Turkey. We are the right address for those who want to pursue the less-taken paths and look for authentic experiences. Be it a lunch with the nomads after hiking, a road trip covering ancient cities as Troy and Pergamon, or simply get lost in Istanbul chasing the best street food."

How did you get involved in travel?

"Previously I had a job related to loyalty programs and direct marketing in travel industry. I used to spend long hours extracting and analyzing traveler data or working on travel promotions. Later realized that I definitely wanted to create travel experiences and spending more time out from the office. By the end of 2011, establishing a travel company specialized in active travel and elaborate cultural tours became my dream. Since 2013, I am lucky enough to have worked with some pioneer tour operators of the industry and designing customized tours for travelers around the world."

Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.

"I still cannot forget the trip that I made to Morocco when I was 21 years old. It was a life changing road-trip with four other friends, where we slept in the desert, trekked and meditated in Dades Valley, discovered the amazing cities and got to know a climate of desert, snow and tropic in a single day."

Murat is part of the following groups: Turkey Travel Agents
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Recent trip reviews for Murat

Shout Out to KimKim and Volkan
Turkey | May 4 - May 12, 2024

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Tom H.
| Reviewed on Jun 22, 2024
Absolutely amazing experience with Kim Kim Travel Agency! From the moment we started planning our trip to Turkey, Kim Kim Travel Agency exceeded our expectations in every way. Their personalized service and attention to detail made our journey through Istanbul and Cappadocia unforgettable. Volkan was an amazing guide through the two cities, giving a glimpse into the historical and current day Turkey as a local. He also recommended the best food places, shopping stores and was considerate... Read more

Absolutely amazing experience with Kim Kim Travel Agency!

From the moment we started planning our trip to Turkey, Kim Kim Travel Agency exceeded our expectations in every way. Their personalized service and attention to detail made our journey through Istanbul and Cappadocia unforgettable. Volkan was an amazing guide through the two cities, giving a glimpse into the historical and current day Turkey as a local. He also recommended the best food places, shopping stores and was considerate of the food, health and age related concerns of our group.

In Istanbul, we were immersed in the rich history and vibrant culture of the city. Our knowledgeable guide brought the ancient streets, majestic mosques, and bustling bazaars to life with captivating stories and insights. The itinerary was perfectly balanced, giving us enough time to explore the iconic landmarks like Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque, while also allowing us to savor local cuisine at charming restaurants.

Cappadocia was a dream come true. The landscape was otherworldly, and Kim Kim Travel Agency arranged an exceptional itinerary that included a breathtaking hot air balloon ride at sunrise, visits to the surreal rock formations, and explorations of the underground cities. Every detail was taken care of, from our comfortable and unique cave hotel accommodations to seamless transportation between locations.

What truly set Kim Kim Travel Agency apart was their dedication to ensuring a personalized and memorable experience. They took the time to understand our interests and preferences, tailoring the trip to suit our desires. Their local expertise and connections provided us with authentic experiences and insider access that we would have never discovered on our own.

The communication and support from Kim Kim Travel Agency were top-notch throughout the trip. They were always available to answer questions and provide assistance, ensuring that our journey was smooth and enjoyable from start to finish.

If you're considering a trip to Turkey, I wholeheartedly recommend Kim Kim Travel Agency. Their passion for travel, combined with their exceptional service, will ensure that you have a truly unforgettable adventure. We can't wait to book our next trip with them!

Hotel Reviews
Gullu Konaklari Sirince
Izmir
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Sirkeci Mansion Hotel
Istanbul
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Kale Konak Hotel
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Sightseeing Around Uçhisar and Discovering the Cappadocian Valleys
Sightseeing Around Uçhisar and Discovering the Cappadocian Valleys
Cappadocia
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Turkish Bath and Spa at Hürrem Sultan Hammam
Turkish Bath and Spa at Hürrem Sultan Hammam
İstanbul
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Visiting Göreme Open Air Museum (UNESCO World Heritage)
Visiting Göreme Open Air Museum (UNESCO World Heritage)
Cappadocia
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Discover Byzantine + Ottoman Istanbul
Discover Byzantine + Ottoman Istanbul
İstanbul
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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
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Hot Air Balloon Tour at Sunrise
Hot Air Balloon Tour at Sunrise
Cappadocia
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Kaymaklı Underground City
Kaymaklı Underground City
Cappadocia
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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
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Explore the Ancient City of Ephesus
Explore the Ancient City of Ephesus
Turkey
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Pamukkale and Hierapolis
Pamukkale and Hierapolis
Pamukkale
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Local specialist: Murat Ornek

Family trip to Turkey
Turkey | May 28 - Jun 9, 2024

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Ali E.
Canada | Reviewed on Jun 19, 2024
My family and I had a wonderful time in Turkey thanks to the kimkim team and our local specialist, Murat. This was our second time using kimkim to book a vacation and we had a terrific experience. Our Turkey specialist, Murat, was very knowledgeable, helpful and accommodating in planning our trip. He would reply promptly to messages, which communicating back and forth very easy. He was also available via message throughout our trip for any last minute changes or questions. Our local... Read more

My family and I had a wonderful time in Turkey thanks to the kimkim team and our local specialist, Murat.

This was our second time using kimkim to book a vacation and we had a terrific experience. Our Turkey specialist, Murat, was very knowledgeable, helpful and accommodating in planning our trip. He would reply promptly to messages, which communicating back and forth very easy. He was also available via message throughout our trip for any last minute changes or questions.

Our local guides in Istanbul, Cappadocia, and Konya were also excellent. All were enthusiastic about their work, very accommodating and friendly, and made our experience much more memorable.

For anyone looking to book a trip to Turkey, I would highly recommend kimkim and Murat and his team.

Hotel Review
Raffles Istanbul
Authenticity & Character
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Activity Reviews
Whirling Dervish Ceremony at Saruhan Caravansarai
Whirling Dervish Ceremony at Saruhan Caravansarai
Turkey
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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Discover Byzantine + Ottoman Istanbul
Discover Byzantine + Ottoman Istanbul
İstanbul
Quality of Experience
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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
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Private Boat Tour on the Bosphorus
Private Boat Tour on the Bosphorus
İstanbul
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Explore the historical + modern hub: Pera, Karaköy and Beyond
Explore the historical + modern hub: Pera, Karaköy and Beyond
İstanbul
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Visiting Göreme Open Air Museum (UNESCO World Heritage)
Visiting Göreme Open Air Museum (UNESCO World Heritage)
Cappadocia
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Kaymaklı Underground City
Kaymaklı Underground City
Cappadocia
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Sightseeing Around Uçhisar and Discovering the Cappadocian Valleys
Sightseeing Around Uçhisar and Discovering the Cappadocian Valleys
Cappadocia
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Local specialist: Murat Ornek

An amazing trip to Turkey
Turkey | Mar 25 - Mar 31, 2024

Leah
Leah I.
Ghana | Reviewed on Apr 02, 2024

Murat helped us plan an amazing trip to Turkey for our family. He was spot on with all of his recommendations and all of the accommodation, activities and transfers were perfect. Our guide Emre in Istanbul was so lovely and knowledgable. He was also really flexible and helpful given we were travelling with our 3 young sons. Next we went to Cappadocia and our guide Efe was just as wonderful. We loved the trip and enjoyed such a wide variety of different historical and cultural experiences. Would definitely recommend Murat, his team and this trip to anyone travelling to Turkey.

Local specialist: Murat Ornek
Murat
Murat Ornek
Local specialist in Turkey | Replied on Apr 03, 2024

Many thank for this review, Leah.

Best,
Murat

Turkey for First Time Travelers: Explore the beauty of Istanbul, Cappadocia, Ephesus and Pamukkale
Turkey | Mar 16 - Mar 24, 2024

Carrie
Carrie T.
Holland, MI | Reviewed on Mar 27, 2024
We had a fantastic time in Turkey. Our guides, Sebnem and Burcu, were absolutely wonderful! They were very kind and caring AND they were incredibly knowledgable. They gave amazing tours of ancient ruins and modern parts of Turkey that were interesting for my teenage daughters. They were patient with all of our questions and they were extremely engaging. Additionally, they were able to cater to our changing plans - they added a haram experience and food tastings on a whim. Read more

We had a fantastic time in Turkey. Our guides, Sebnem and Burcu, were absolutely wonderful! They were very kind and caring AND they were incredibly knowledgable. They gave amazing tours of ancient ruins and modern parts of Turkey that were interesting for my teenage daughters. They were patient with all of our questions and they were extremely engaging. Additionally, they were able to cater to our changing plans - they added a haram experience and food tastings on a whim.

Hotel Reviews
Doğa Thermal Hotel & Spa
Denizli

A fun experience to swim in the thermal pool. The hotel is good, but not particularly special.

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Good proximity to the travertine.
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Nisanyan Houses
Selçuk

A bit quirky and cozy with amazing breakfast! This was, surprisingly, one of the favorite places we stayed.

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Argos in Cappadocia
Nevsehir

Incredible place! Luxury in a cave with fabulous restaurants!

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The Bank Hotel
Istanbul

Great location to restaurants and interesting parts of Istanbul.

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Local specialist: Murat Ornek
Murat
Murat Ornek
Local specialist in Turkey | Replied on Mar 27, 2024

Thanks for this review Carrie, it was very nice meeting you.

Best,
murat

An amazing trip through Istanbul, Cappadocia, Ephesus and Pamukkale
Turkey | Feb 26 - Mar 8, 2024

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Pat L.
Seattle, WA | Reviewed on Mar 13, 2024
We had an amazing trip through Istanbul, Cappadocia, Ephesus and Pamukkale. Murat provided many great ideas to make our trip amazing and he was very responsive to our needs. Our trip to Sirince, a small town in Turkey, was a fantastic suggestion. Murat arranged a great boutique hotel with a incredible sight over the whole village. The balloon ride in Cappadoccia was very memorable. Given the unpredictable weather during winter, we could have missed this opportunity but we were fortunate... Read more

We had an amazing trip through Istanbul, Cappadocia, Ephesus and Pamukkale. Murat provided many great ideas to make our trip amazing and he was very responsive to our needs. Our trip to Sirince, a small town in Turkey, was a fantastic suggestion. Murat arranged a great boutique hotel with a incredible sight over the whole village. The balloon ride in Cappadoccia was very memorable. Given the unpredictable weather during winter, we could have missed this opportunity but we were fortunate to capture this and had a once in a lifetime view of this amazing out of the world landscape. Sebnem, our local guide in Istanbul, was fantastic as she really listen to our needs and went out of her way to make our trip fantastic as well as her recommended restaurants. We also liked to explore on our own as well as using local guides to complement our experience. Murat really helped in making this possible. Highly recommend using Kimkim and in Turkey, Murat's team is fantastic!

Local specialist: Murat Ornek
Murat
Murat Ornek
Local specialist in Turkey | Replied on Mar 25, 2024

Thanks for this review, Pat. It was great having you here.

Best,
murat

Unforgettable experience
Turkey | Nov 20 - Nov 27, 2022

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Jose T.
Little Rock, AR | Reviewed on Nov 30, 2022
This experience was amazing. We have traveled to many places before, but it was the first time we used KimKim. Murat did great putting our schedule together and helping us to make reservations to great restaurants. Our local guide Andy (Onder) was wonderful. Always on time, and ready to make recommendations on trustable shops. His historical knowledge of all the places we went was just great. It is so difficult to pick just one favorite place from our visit to Turkiye. I choose all of them.... Read more

This experience was amazing. We have traveled to many places before, but it was the first time we used KimKim. Murat did great putting our schedule together and helping us to make reservations to great restaurants. Our local guide Andy (Onder) was wonderful. Always on time, and ready to make recommendations on trustable shops. His historical knowledge of all the places we went was just great. It is so difficult to pick just one favorite place from our visit to Turkiye. I choose all of them. We would definitely want to return. I would definitely recommend this itinerary, and ask for Andy to be your local guide.

Hotel Reviews
Pera Palace
Istanbul
Authenticity & Character
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Kayakapi Premium Caves
Urgup / Cappadocia
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Activity Reviews
Discover Byzantine + Ottoman Istanbul
Discover Byzantine + Ottoman Istanbul
İstanbul
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
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Kaymaklı Underground City
Kaymaklı Underground City
Cappadocia
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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
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Visiting Göreme Open Air Museum (UNESCO World Heritage)
Visiting Göreme Open Air Museum (UNESCO World Heritage)
Cappadocia
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Local specialist: Murat Ornek
Murat
Murat Ornek
Local specialist in Turkey | Replied on Dec 06, 2022

Hi Jose,

Thanks for your kind words. I look forward to host you here again.

Best regards,
Murat

Best of Turkey highlights tour!
Turkey | Nov 12 - Nov 17, 2022

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Ploy U.
Thailand | Reviewed on Nov 24, 2022
We initially planned this trip pre-pandemic and had to postpone until Nov 2022 so it has been a long time coming. Murat, our local specialist, has been very accommodating throughout this whole period and we were finally able to make it happen! Communication and coordination leading up to the start of the trip were only slightly delayed but everything turned out great. The final call(s) to touch base put everyone on the same page and was quite helpful. Our local guide, Onder (Andy), was... Read more

We initially planned this trip pre-pandemic and had to postpone until Nov 2022 so it has been a long time coming. Murat, our local specialist, has been very accommodating throughout this whole period and we were finally able to make it happen! Communication and coordination leading up to the start of the trip were only slightly delayed but everything turned out great. The final call(s) to touch base put everyone on the same page and was quite helpful.

Our local guide, Onder (Andy), was very helpful, informative and friendly. It was wonderful to have a knowledgeable guide show us around different parts of Turkey. He also helped us navigate the (occasionally tricky) streets of Istanbul with ease and had the best tips and advice for every spot we visited.

Our itinerary was quite packed so it depends on the type of traveler you are but overall, we hit the main highlights we wanted to see. Can't wait to go back and explore more of Turkey!

Hotel Review
Georges Hotel
Istanbul

Terrible manager with an attitude. Such a shame because the hotel is in a beautiful historic neighborhood. Please avoid at all costs.

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Local specialist: Murat Ornek
Murat
Murat Ornek
Local specialist in Turkey | Replied on Dec 06, 2022

Hi Ploy,
Thanks for this review. It’s great that you guys finally made it.

Best regards,
Murat

Turkey - highly recommend! Both the country and Murat’s team!
Turkey | Aug 6 - Aug 14, 2022

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Itee A.
Singapore | Reviewed on Oct 08, 2022
It was a one of the best organized trips I had been on.. from the hotels, car pick ups, tour plans to sight seeing it was a very well organized and very thoughtfully done. It was a customized tour plan and since I was a single traveler Murat and team made sure I was always taken care and never felt unsafe. From Volkan, hatice to Murat himself were very good hosts and excellent travel buddies. Istanbul - hotel, food everything was good. It’s a vibrant city and should be seen only on... Read more

It was a one of the best organized trips I had been on.. from the hotels, car pick ups, tour plans to sight seeing it was a very well organized and very thoughtfully done. It was a customized tour plan and since I was a single traveler Murat and team made sure I was always taken care and never felt unsafe.

From Volkan, hatice to Murat himself were very good hosts and excellent travel buddies.

Istanbul - hotel, food everything was good. It’s a vibrant city and should be seen only on foot like I did! Do not miss the baklava, grand bazaar or the blue mosque!

Cappadocia- by far my most favorite destination. Gul Konnaklari!! Is a beautiful medieval castle.. and I MYST recommend their small restaurant for a dinner. Absolutely gorgeous! Both food and people
And my best guide was Hatice- she is fun and knowledgeable and practical. And the highlight of Turkey is the Hot Air Balloon that nobody should miss!

sirince - it’s a beautiful location but the crown jewel is the hotel NISANYAN! I landed late at night and was not so impressed but in the morning I instantly regretted not staying longer.. the food was fantastic.. service is amazing and the room they gave me had the best views. Not only do I recommend I will definitely return to enjoy more time there..

All in all it was a very well organized tour. Highly recommend Murat and his team if you are planning to go.. Turkey is a beautiful country with a lot of heart and soul! must Visit

Hotel Reviews
Doğa Thermal Hotel & Spa
Denizli
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Hi
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Nisanyan Houses
Selçuk

Highly recommend

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Gül Konaklari Sinasos (Rose Mansions Sinasos)
Nevsehir

Beautiful in every way!

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Pera Palace
Istanbul
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Activity Reviews
Explore the Ancient City of Ephesus
Explore the Ancient City of Ephesus
Turkey
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Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Discovering the Ihlara Valley and Light Hiking Along the Melendiz River
Discovering the Ihlara Valley and Light Hiking Along the Melendiz River
Cappadocia
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Whirling Dervish Ceremony at Saruhan Caravansarai
Whirling Dervish Ceremony at Saruhan Caravansarai
Turkey
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Visiting Göreme Open Air Museum (UNESCO World Heritage)
Visiting Göreme Open Air Museum (UNESCO World Heritage)
Cappadocia
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Explore the historical + modern hub: Pera, Karaköy and Beyond
Explore the historical + modern hub: Pera, Karaköy and Beyond
İstanbul
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Explore the historic sites of Istanbul's famed old town
Explore the historic sites of Istanbul's famed old town
İstanbul
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Local specialist: Murat Ornek
Murat
Murat Ornek
Local specialist in Turkey | Replied on Oct 18, 2022

Thanks Itee, it was great meeting you!

We really had a great time in Istanbul and Ca...
Turkey | Aug 8 - Aug 13, 2022

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naeem r.
East Orange, NJ | Reviewed on Aug 20, 2022
We really had a great time in Istanbul and Cappadocia. Overall the Kim Kim Did a good job in helping us capture the authenticity that we wanted in this trip. The people were amazing, the sites were wonderful, and the food was great. There were some small glitches. Firstly, after a long flight from the US, we didn’t have anyone waiting for us at the airport. Only after several texts and calls did someone finally come, but it did delay us significantly. The facility in Cappadoccia, although... Read more

We really had a great time in Istanbul and Cappadocia. Overall the Kim Kim Did a good job in helping us capture the authenticity that we wanted in this trip. The people were amazing, the sites were wonderful, and the food was great.

There were some small glitches. Firstly, after a long flight from the US, we didn’t have anyone waiting for us at the airport. Only after several texts and calls did someone finally come, but it did delay us significantly.

The facility in Cappadoccia, although cute and charming, had no air conditioning. In the dead of August, this made our time in the hotel quite uncomfortable And nearly intolerable. It was brought to our attention that the organizer of our trip was a partial owner of this facility, Which raises some conflict of interest concerns and why we didn’t receive better accommodations.

Hotel Reviews
Gül Konaklari Sinasos (Rose Mansions Sinasos)
Nevsehir
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Air conditioning, sewer smell from some of the rooms.
Sirkeci Mansion Hotel
Istanbul
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Local specialist: Murat Ornek
Murat
Murat Ornek
Local specialist in Turkey | Replied on Aug 27, 2022
Hi Naeem, I am happy to read that you liked the way the trip was organized and had great time in Turkey.
I am still very sorry that due to a miscommunication on our side you had to wait at the arrivals. However, as a compensation you had a luxury van with driver at your service for the entire day in Istanbul, I wish you had mentioned that.
Glitches may happen in any hotel, in your case the rooms were changed and upgraded to a deluxe and queen suite immediately and you had complementary...
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Hi Naeem,

I am happy to read that you liked the way the trip was organized and had great time in Turkey.
I am still very sorry that due to a miscommunication on our side you had to wait at the arrivals. However, as a compensation you had a luxury van with driver at your service for the entire day in Istanbul, I wish you had mentioned that.
Glitches may happen in any hotel, in your case the rooms were changed and upgraded to a deluxe and queen suite immediately and you had complementary services such as laundry.
We offer accommodation to the travellers based on hotel style , budget and availability. Both hotels agreed by you are nice hotels with high scores in every platform. The conflict of interest is nonsense since we serve thousands of travellers and we have to work pretty much with every hotel meeting our standards.
Most of the historic/cave hotels don’t have A/C in Cappadocia, which is a problem in August especially with the heat waves that we have now. August is the low season of Cappadocia because of that.

Best regards,
Murat

A memorable trip to amazing Turkey! Thank you kimkim for making it so special.
Turkey | Apr 15 - Apr 25, 2022

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Madhavi G.
Australia | Reviewed on May 06, 2022
A trip that was 2 year in the making due to Covid we had an absolutely amazing time in Turkey. Murat was very patient and considerate of all our questions and requests. The accomodation was special, namely Gil Konaklari in Cappadocia and Nisyanan house in Sirence. The Pan Thermal hotel in Pammakule was a bit disappointing. Yunnus our guide in Cappadocia was excellent. He has so much knowledge to share and we enjoyed his stories of places and people. He is a good driver and made every effort... Read more

A trip that was 2 year in the making due to Covid we had an absolutely amazing time in Turkey. Murat was very patient and considerate of all our questions and requests. The accomodation was special, namely Gil Konaklari in Cappadocia and Nisyanan house in Sirence. The Pan Thermal hotel in Pammakule was a bit disappointing.

Yunnus our guide in Cappadocia was excellent. He has so much knowledge to share and we enjoyed his stories of places and people. He is a good driver and made every effort to also take us to places that were not on the program. Thanks to him we were able to get a booking for the hot air balloon on our last morning after two cancellations on the first two days.

Our guide Ozan in Izmir was also great. He quickly understood what we were interested in and planned the day accordingly. He came across as a very genuine person. Both guides took us to some local places for meals and the food there was delicious.

Overall the trip was well organised and went without a hitch. We got to see everything we wanted. The only recommendation I would make of Kimkim is if they could also arrange car hire for tourists as we had a lot of trouble while picking up the car with Enterprise car hire.

Hotel Reviews
Nisanyan Houses
Selçuk

One of the most beautiful and scenic hotels we stayed in. It did not feel like a hotel but a home

Tips for future travelers

Tip is to absolutely stay here.

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Gül Konaklari Sinasos (Rose Mansions Sinasos)
Nevsehir

It was like living in a time long ago. A beautifully restored mansion. Rooms were comfortable and the service was excellent. The meals were fine dining which we had not expected. Loved it. The town of Mustafa Pasha where it is situated is very charming. I had watched a Turkish serial and this hotel was chosen as a location in that show. When I arrived there it looked so familiar and the staff confirmed that it was the same place on the show.

Tips for future travelers

No tips - it’s great to be pleasantly surprised

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The decor and attention to detail
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It’s not close to commercial hotels
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Murat was lovely and very attentive. We also got to meet Berat the owner.
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Local specialist: Murat Ornek
Murat
Murat Ornek
Local specialist in Turkey | Replied on May 08, 2022

Hi Madhavi,

Thanks for the review. I am so happy that you finally made it!
Hope to meet you the next time you come.

Bests,
Murat