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Talisman Tours, Turkey Travel Specialist, was founded in 2005 with the purpose of creating well-organised and comprehensive private and custom tours.

Our founder’s higher education in Tourism Management and additionally almost 20 years of hands on experience as a Turkey Travel Specialist allows him to use his wide network to provide an exceptional local experience while weaving together their values.

We listen carefully to understand your concept and expectations in order to create distinctive travel packages that meet all your needs. In addition, our innovative enhancements to these tours provide “special access” and/or “local interaction” as a Turkey Travel Specialist. Furthermore, our passionate and energetic team work relentlessly to provide a seamless process with matchless quickness for you.

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• Special access to the new discovered sites (closed to the public), private properties, gardens, institutions or schools
• Special guiding service by excavation leader or expert
• Opening the highlighted museums (Hagia Sophia, etc.) while they are closed
• Lectures by PHD Professors, Teachers, Professionals etc.
• Meeting with local families  (Not Touristy or Commercial)
• Wine Tasting
• Cooking Class
• Mass in historic or ancient churches
• Private ceremony and discussion with real Dervishes
• Performance with local choirs in the old churches or universities with supplying audience
• Photography of local people and artisans
• Gala dinner in the Ancient City of Ephesus or etc.

A Taste of Magical Turkey

Compact Western Turkey Tour includes Istanbul, Cappadocia and Ephesus, using internal flights where possible. Starting from the former ...

Ancient Wonders of Turkey

Western Turkey Tour has veritable open air museum, littered with the ruins of Hellenistic and Roman cities, Byzantine churches and Ottoman ...

Istanbul and Fairy Chimneys of Cappadocia

Compact Istanbul & Cappadocia Tour has Istanbul, indicating cultural influences of the many empires that once ruled and Cappadocia ...

Miracles of Eastern Turkey

Eastern Turkey Tour includes an exciting mixture of incredibly varied and spectacular scenery, magnificent historical sites and a chance to experience ...

A Woman’s Journey through Turkey

Female Solo Travel in Turkey! Where east meets west, Europe meets Asia, Islam meets Christianity, and where the world’s oldest city ...

From Istanbul to Halicarnassus

Western Turkey Archaeology Tour, starting in Istanbul, where we visit the very best of the city’s Byzantine and Ottoman remains, including the splendid ...

Hidden Gems of Anatolia

Central Turkey Archaeology Tour encompasses the northern rim of the Fertile Crescent and one of the cradles of civilization, Catalhoyuk, still under excavation, dating back to 7,000 BC ...

The Splendours of Southwestern Turkey

Southwestern Turkey Archaeology Tour considers spectacularly beautiful mountains, behind the famous “Turquoise Coast” and was home to the ...

Treasures of Southeastern Turkey

Southeastern Turkey Archaeology Tour includes the incredible mosaics in Gaziantep and Antakya museums, the mountaintop sanctuary ...

From Pontic Alps to the Lake Van

Northeastern Turkey Archaeology Tour takes us through the exhilarating landscape of Eastern Turkey, from the temperate forests and alpine mountain ranges of ...

The Heritage of Alexander the Great Tour in Turkey

The Heritage of Alexander the Great Tour in Turkey recreates the armies of Alexander the Great conquered Anatolia ...

The Art and Architectural Splendors of Early Christianity, Turkey

Early Christian Art Turkey Tour has the most important sites that will be associated with the rise of ...

Seven Churches of Revelation Tour

Seven Churches of Revelation Tour will allow you to personally and spiritually experience a journey to some of the most important Christian sites as Istanbul ...

St Paul Pilgrimage Turkey

St Paul Pilgrimage Turkey specifies some of the most important sites as Pisidian Antioch, obvious a vital turning point to become the first having ...

7 Churches & Patmos Tour

7 Churches & Patmos Tour starts in the Byzantine Christian capital of Constantinople, modern Istanbul, we head southwest to explore the Seven Churches of the ...

St Paul’s Journey through Turkey & Patmos

St Paul’s Journey through Turkey & Patmos starts in ancient Constantinople, modern Istanbul and continues with flying to ...

Photographic Wonders of Turkey

Turkey Photo Tour offers Cappadocia (World Heritage Site) with spectacular landscape and surroundings, containing rock-hewn sanctuaries ...

Sing in Turkey where East meets West

Turkey Choir Tour offers performances in Istanbul where Europe meets Asia; in Ayvali Village where you perform with one of the famous local choir group ...

The Cuisine of Sultans

Turkey Culinary Tour takes us from Turkey’s cultural and culinary capital, Istanbul. We’ll try some of the very best Turkish cuisine, including local specialties and enjoy the wonderful ...

History and Hidden Gardens of Turkey

Turkey Garden Tour covers the cultural highlights of the great city of Istanbul, sometimes known as the tulip capital of Turkey, botanical gardens ...

Discover Turkey’s Highlights & Wines

Turkey Wine Tasting Tour considers the lands on which the history of wine making started 4000 years ago, in the age of the Hittites and from ...

Journey to the Anatolian Earth Goddesses

Turkey Goddess Tour is completely unique experience for both travellers and mystics. We shall see the depiction, the scenes that of ...

Travel Across Sacred Turkey

Sacred Turkey Tour considers Steps of St. Paul, Seven Churches of Revelation to which Jesus Christ instructs his servant John of Patmos ...

Turkey for Golf and History

Turkey Golf Tour starts from the former Byzantine and Ottoman capital, Istanbul, it takes in the mystic land of Cappadocia, that is traditionally ...

The Myths, Heroes, Gods and Goddesses of Asia Minor

Turkey Astrology & Mythology Tour considers sites linked to major and minor gods and mythological characters. We will ...

Sailing the Lycian Coast of Turkey

Turkey Sailing Holiday has highlights as headlands and strikingly beautiful islands. We don’t neglect the ancient sites, though, and the rock-tombs ...

Turkey by Land and Sea

Turkey by Land & Sea has combination of best coastline in the Mediterranean and the most dramatic interior of any country bordering it. Land highlights include ancient Ephesus ...

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Focus on Istanbul & Turkey with a personalized tour program. Whatever your interests, we offer escorted tailor-made tours just for you – be it taking in the main highlights or lesser known sights, making spontaneous stops, exploring local haunts or dining at authentic restaurants – Istanbul has something for everyones tastes!

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For ideas and sample itineraries which are fully customizable or can be combined, please check out some of our Istanbul sightseeing tours or private Turkey tours . Or completely tailor make your own custom tour of Turkey with your preferred sights on or off the beaten track, at your own time and pace – Just email us for a free quote now!

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The more information we have about what kind of trip you are looking for, the better we can tailor a trip for you. Just email us your estimated travel dates, no. of people you are, preferred types of accommodation and any special interests you have by email. Based on this we can then suggest a personalized tour for your dream holiday in Istanbul or Turkey.

Custom Travel Specialist: We are a custom travel specialist with much experience in tailoring tours to suit our many very different guests and their individual preferences. We have arranged many tailored programs for individuals, groups and companies to date. Please see our recent guest testimonials to read more about the quality of our services from past visitors.

Custom Group Travel: For families, pre-formed groups or conferences / incentives we also offer bespoke travel services. Please email us your requirements for a free quote. We aim to respond to all requests within 1 business day.

Conferences/Meetings: For conferences / incentives / groups we also offer a wide range of services.

Private tours for your preferences, time and special interests

Discover Istanbul with greater focus – whatever your interests, we offer tailor-made private escorted tours just for you! Take in the main highlights or lesser known sights, making stops of personal interest, exploring popular local haunts or dining at authentic restaurants – Istanbul has something for everyone’s tastes! For sample itineraries, check out our Istanbul Tours page.

Tailor made private escorted tours:

Choose or combine any of our Istanbul sightseeing tours here , or tailor make your own with your preferred sights, on or off the beaten track, for your own time and pace.

Just forward your details of arrival, amount of time and any special interests you have and we can create a tailor made escorted tour for your preferences while in Istanbul.

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At Custom Travel Services  we know that many of our customers are couples of all ages looking for a relaxing break . Whether you are looking for a quiet holiday away from the children or celebrating a special occasion, we have chosen a selection of honeymoon vacations , which we think would be perfect for you.  Romantic holidays for couples in Turkey, including couples holidays, romantic breaks and Turkey honeymoons .

Sail down the Bosphorus , relax on the sandy beaches of the Mediterranean , enjoy a glass of wine watching the sun set over the Cappadocian fairy chimneys , float over the magical landscape and watch the sun rise from a hot air balloon , stay in an authentic boutique cave hotel and share a jacuzzi tub, indulge in the therapeutic waters of the hot springs at Pamukkale … Just a few of the suggestions of Custom Travel Services .

If you don’t see the exact tour itinerary that you are looking for, please note that all tours can be customized for your specific needs, so please request your dream vacation . Let us help you experience a honeymoon of a lifetime …

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Turkey UNESCO Total Tour.

With 17 UNESCO registered sites , and a tentative list of 60 more, Turkey is undoubtedly one of the richest countries in the world in terms of cultural heritage sites.  

Our UNESCO Total Tour takes you to all the certified sites and also to some on the tentative list.

In keeping with our sustainable tourism principles, we use public transport where practical and interesting, Our tour takes you to all four corners of Turkey, visiting the sites of:

Hadrianapolis (Edirne) , Constantinople (Istanbul, Byzantium) , Bursa and Cumalikizik , Troy , Pergamon, Ephesus, Pamukkale and Hierapolis, Aphrodisias, Xanthos, Catalhoyuk, Hattusha, Safranbolu, Divrigi, Ani, Diyarbakir and Mt. Nemrut.  

Just for a couple of examples of our private trips over the years. Please see the links below:

Petra and sawsan's lycian way tour:  http://sawsanandpetrawalk.blogspot.com.tr/, the abercromby family's journey:  http://my-family-adventure-holiday-reviews.com/turkey/.

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If you’re finding that planning a trip to Turkey is taking up a lot of time and stress and causing you a headache, then you may benefit from handing over the reins to someone else!

We receive many emails and comments from readers who need a little more advice and a tailored travel plan – so we’re pleased to be able to offer our travel consultation and personalized itinerary planning service so you can have the perfect trip to Turkey!

Whether you want to get off the beaten path, explore some unmissable Turkey landmarks, or get acquainted with the local culture, our services aim to combine all of these experiences and ensure you have a hassle-free and enjoyable trip.

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• Your Personal Turkey Travel Guru : As the world’s leading travel blog on Turkey, we don’t just know about Turkey; we live, breathe, and love it. We’re here to share our passion and insider knowledge with you.
• Custom-Made Adventures : We understand that no two travelers are the same. Our team is dedicated to crafting itineraries that reflect your unique interests, travel style, and budget.
• In-Depth Knowledge : Our expertise isn’t just professional—it’s personal. We’ve explored Turkey extensively and are eager to share everything we love about this country!
• Saving You Precious Time : Your time is valuable, so let us take care of the nitty-gritty details. You just focus on practicing your Turkish phrases and deciding which baklava flavor to try first!
• Trust Earned Through Happy Travelers : We’ve earned the trust of thousands of travelers worldwide. Our reputation is built on honesty, integrity, and a sprinkle of Turkish hospitality.

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Our Turkey itinerary planning services are for anyone who needs help with their travel plans. Whether you’re just looking for advice or you need help putting together an itinerary that young kids will enjoy – we know how to design the perfect trip for your travel style.

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Travel consultation service: 110 usd.

The Grand Vizier package is our basic travel consultation service. It contains a PDF document full of answers to any questions you might have about your itinerary. Based on the itinerary you provide us, we’ll also include customized and personalized recommendations.

This consultation is an excellent choice for travelers who have a clear plan or concept of their itinerary, but need specific advice on transportation, lodgings, tour, dining options, and cultural activities, among other things.

However, this consultation may not be the right fit for travelers in need of a comprehensive written itinerary. If you fall into this category, we recommend exploring our Sultan package instead.

• A PDF with answers to all the questions you might have about your itinerary
• A separate document with personalized recommendations regarding activities, accommodations, transport, and other essential details for a smooth trip.
• Fill out the Google Form here .
• Submit your payment here (or via the Google Form) to secure your booking.
• Hear back from us within 72 hours!

Sultan Package

Full itinerary planning service: 200 usd+.

The Sultan package is our premium itinerary planning service. We will prepare a custom-designed day-by-day itinerary, including personalized recommendations, detailed transport information and links to book tours, activities and accommodations.

Our custom itinerary planning service is ideally suited for travelers who are pressed for time or are inundated with numerous options and unsure of where to begin. We will collaborate to craft an itinerary that is uniquely tailored to your preferences.

Kindly be informed: I’m unable to make accommodations or tour bookings on your behalf. However, your itinerary document will include all the necessary direct links for you to manage your reservations with ease.

• A comprehensive PDF document with your day-to-day itinerary that includes all of our personalized recommendations, including activities, transportation, accommodations, restaurants, and more.
• Unlimited follow-ups via email addressing any questions and concerns you might’ve before your departure.
• Submit your payment (via the Google form) to secure your booking.

**Note that all tours, transfers, hotels, attractions etc will need to be booked separately from the price. **

Frequently Asked Questions

For travel consultation, we appreciate that you contact us at least 2 weeks in advance. For itinerary planning service, please try to contact us 4 weeks in advance to ensure that all of our recommended activities and accommodations are not already sold out.

We offer itineraries to the touristic regions of Turkey, which are shaded in light red in the photo below.

Yes, we can provide general advice on visa and travel insurance, but we cannot complete your visa or book your travel insurance for you. We can give you the exact tools and information you need to get your visa and travel insurance stress-free.

Because of the nature of this type of service, we cannot offer refunds for our travel consultation or itinerary planning service.

Our travel consultation and itinerary planning service is designed for before your trip. However, we are happy to answer any questions you might have during your trip, but note that we might not be able to get back to you in an urgent manner.

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• The itinerary planning packages are designed to help you make the most of your trip. All recommendations and advice are based on our personal experience, expert knowledge, and extensive research. We will do everything to ensure you have an enjoyable trip, but we take no responsibility for any unforeseen changes or circumstances that may affect your trip.
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Türkiye is a party to the customs union with the EU and is obliged to approximate its laws to the EU acquis in competition, intellectual property, and common trade policy areas, as well as free movement of goods area. The Türkiye-EU customs union covers only industrial products and processed agricultural products. Certain association council decisions are applied to agricultural products. For coal and steel products, a preferential agreement is applied. The customs union not only abolishes customs duties, but also requires the elimination of all distortive trade barriers and/or mechanisms that result in one party possessing an unfair advantage over the other party. In line with this approach, Türkiye is obliged to approximate its laws to the EU acquis in competition, intellectual property, and common trade policy, as well as the free movement of goods.

Middle East: Is it safe to travel to holiday destinations as tension escalates?

Are you going to Turkey, Egypt or Israel on holiday? The Foreign Office has warned travellers to several countries to monitor advice after an Iranian attack on Israel pushed tension in the Middle East up another notch.

Thursday 18 April 2024 08:13, UK

Tension in the Middle East has ratcheted up again after Iran's attack on Israel, as the world waits to see how Benjamin Netanyahu's government will respond. 

With the threat of widening conflict, people due to travel through or over the Middle East may be asking if their plans may be impacted.

On Saturday, flight data showed dozens of journeys that would have travelled over the Middle East turned back after Iran fired more than 300 drones and missiles into Israel .

Here is what airlines are saying and the latest safety advice to travellers.

EasyJet scraps Tel Aviv flights

EasyJet has suspended all flights to Tel Aviv over safety concerns.

The budget airline told Sky News it has grounded its flights until 27 October at the earliest "as a result of the continued evolving situation" in the region.

Wizz Air customers could see schedule changes

Wizz Air cancelled flights to Tel Aviv on Sunday 14 and Monday 15 April before resuming its schedule.

But it said customers could experience schedule changes as it closely monitors the situation.

British Airways operating as normal

British Airways - which operates four daily return flights per week between Heathrow and Tel Aviv - said its flights were continuing to operate as planned, but it too was monitoring the situation.

Is it safe to travel to Turkey?

Turkey is a popular holiday destination for people from the UK with the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism saying that last year 3.16 million Britons made the journey there, according to Travel Weekly.

Yet, it borders a number of countries that the Foreign Office advises against travel to.

The vast majority of the country is considered generally safe for tourists, with some exceptions.

The Foreign Office advises against all travel within 10km of the border with Syria , and all but essential travel to the Sirnak and Hakkari provinces.

Is it safe to travel to Israel?

Some parts of Israel are considered "red zones" by the Foreign Office, with the government advising against all travel there.

For the rest of the country - including East Jerusalem and Tel Aviv - the advice is to travel only if it is essential.

Tourist Israel says around 220,000 Britons usually go to the country every year and the Foreign Office is advising against travel close to the border with Gaza, within 5km of the border with Lebanon and within 500m of the border with Syria.

You can see the full updated list of "red zones" on the Foreign Office advice pages.

Occupied Palestinian territories

The Foreign Office advises against all travel to Gaza and the West Bank.

Don't travel to Iran, Iraq, Yemen, Lebanon or Syria - Foreign Office

The Foreign Office advises against all travel to Iran, Syria, Lebanon and Yemen.

It advises against all travel to Iraq except to the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI), where it advises against all but "essential travel".

Can I safely go on holiday in Egypt?

The main tourist areas in Egypt are generally considered safe, including the capital Cairo, cities along the Nile and Red Sea resorts.

Over 1.5 million British Nationals visit Egypt every year, according to analysts Gitnux, and the areas the Foreign Office warns not to travel to include the Governorate of North Sinai, where the Rafah crossing to Gaza is located, and within 20km of the border with Libya.

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Check advice on other Middle East states before you travel

Following Iran's attack on Israel, the Foreign Office issued a warning relating to several countries in the surrounding area, telling travellers to check for the latest information.

Included in this are popular destinations like Dubai (visited by more than a million Britons last year according to Travel Weekly) and Marrakech.

"On 13 April 2024 Iran carried out military action against Israel. Monitor this travel advice and other media as the situation is changing fast," the FCDO said in a statement.

The countries covered by the warning include Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Morocco, Tunisia, Saudi Arabia, Algeria, Bahrain, Kuwait, Libya, Jordan and Oman.

Anywhere else of concern?

Cyprus is near the region and has a large UK airbase but, as yet, there is no change in travel advice to the popular country.

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