15 Aug 2022
If you want to get a true taste of some of the dramatic Turkish landscape and experience some breathtaking scenes. Then I would urge anyone to book.
The long journey pales into significance when compared to this wonderful trip. The coach stops just the right amount of times for comfort breaks and the tour guide was very knowledgeable and spoke many languages and the driver did a brilliant job.
The hotel for the night was very nice, far better than expected. Only the drinks throughout are not included.
The visits to the ancient Hittites caves are incredible, but definitely not suitable for the disabled or anyone with claustrophobia!
There are many ladies selling homemade crafts outside on arrival and although it's a bit overwhelming when they are are all wanting you to buy something and all shouting at you at the same time, my heart went out to them as all they asked for was 1$...(€1). So please choose at least one item and give a little more, as I did but in Turkish lira!
The pottery visit is fun and if your craft fanatics like our family then you will also love this short visit.
The prices are very good too.
We weren't bothered about 'the fashion show' at the leather factory.. it's just a ruse to to get to purchase EXTREMELY EXPENSIVE (very small) leather garments! Not to our taste or pockets.. most START at £600 and more!
But, the icing on the cake is of course the dawn rising and watching the hot air balloons at 4:30am.
The scenery is breathtaking. What a memorable, magical life experience.
Thank you Murat, Side Tours..it's all, and more, you said it would be...
Only one small niggle.. anyone who chooses to do this trip MUST take their passports, or, a photo of them!
I didn't. Luckily my daughter had photos on her phone which saved the day..