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Universal Travel Services

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1310 Pat Booker Rd

Universal City, TX 78148

Serving Universal City Area

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We are a full service travel agency with a store front open since 1984. Travel to the most remote destinations or a simple weekend trip, Universal Travel Services experienced travel counselers have been there.There is no substitute for experience. …

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We had planned a cruise Jan. 2020 that was to take place in May 2021. We then received information in Jan. 2021 that the trip would be canceled so when we tried to receive our full refund, which we paid for the insurance, we got the run around from Universal Tropicano services. David advised that Princess would refund all, but we contacted Princess cruise lines they advised us that they could refund our full amount minus the travel agencies commission (over $300.00) They stated this should be refunded by the travel agency. My wife finally contacted Universal, and they kept giving conflicting info. To this day Universal travel services refuses to contact us back either by telephone or email. Since no services were provided and the trip was cancelled, they have decided just to keep the commission. This is not operating in good faith. I would recommend not using this agency since their unscrupulous methods are not what anyone should invest in. Please go through another agency.

This place knows how to turn a frown upside down! Let me just say, "Wow!" David was most helpful and entertaining! If you need to book a cruise and don't want to deal with the online fiasco, go see DAVID and he will hook you up. He didn't try to up-sell us etc., he listened to what we wanted and was VERY knowledgeable about the ins and outs of cruising. We left very pleased with our booking on Royal Caribbean. If you need cruising experience, please see David. We will return to him when we book another cruise.

the most unprofessional and the most ugliest attitude people i ever had to meet!!! i will definitely not come back to this place if they are last travel services in the whole usa!

Frank and Nancy are outstanding - This is the best boutique travel planning service around!!!

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Speak directly with a Universal Orlando Resort Vacation Specialist via Email, Phone, Online Chat or Text Messaging Service.

The most efficient way to get in touch with us is to email us by the email section below. Please allow 3-4 business days for a Universal Representative to respond.

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Our team is dedicated to assisting our Travel Advisors partners with bookings and questions on products for Universal Orlando Resort™.

By calling, you can get questions answered; get help with booking and recommendations for clients. They are here to help you get answers faster and are dedicated to resolving any issues or problems, including past travel issues.

Hours of Operation Hours of Operation: Travel Advisor Dedicated Team Monday - Friday 9:00am - 7:00pm EST

Additional Hours of Operation Monday - Friday 7:30am - 9:00am EST and 7:00pm - 12:00am EST Saturday 7:30am - 10:00pm EST Sunday 7:30am - 9:00pm EST

Phone Numbers: General Travel Advisor Line: 1-800-224-3838 Rooms Only: 1-800-232-7827

Live Chat With Us

Universal Parks and Resorts Vacations™ now offers Live Chat - the most instant communication for our Travel Advisor to access a representative via Chat from the VAX VacationAccess booking engine. Our dedicated team is able to answer questions, offer suggestions on vacation packages, and guide Travel Advisors in creating vacation itineraries on the website.

Hours of Operation: Sunday - Friday 9:00am - 7:00pm EST Saturday 10:00am - 7:00pm EST

How will a Travel Advisor engage with the Chat team?

• Travel Advisors who are in the VAX VacationAccess booking engine will have a chat button located on the right hand side of the page. The chat button will let them know they are engaged with UPRV.

What types of questions can be asked and answered via CHAT?

• Product and package component questions (i.e. which hotels offer the Free Universal Express™ Unlimited ride access?)
• Pricing and availability on the package (i.e. what is the total cost for my party?)
• Basic non-transactional questions (i.e. what time is check-in?)
• Policies and Procedures on the package (i.e. where do I pick up my tickets?)
• Trouble shooting (i.e. can I use my international credit card?)
• VAX troubleshooting and navigation (i.e. what does this error message mean?)

What are the limitations with Chat?

• Universal Orlando Representatives are not able to take credit card information from a Travel Advisor or perform financial transactions directly through Chat
• Travel Advisors are referred to the Guest Contact Center if they need to change hotel, tickets, lead guest name, or travel dates. Travel Advisorss must also call the GCC, should they need to cancel a vacation package

Text Messaging Services are now available to UPRV travel advisors and their clients who have made full payment on a vacation package. You and your guests now have the option to TEXT Universal Orlando Representatives basic informational questions about Universal Orlando Resort™ and their upcoming vacation.

Hours of Operation Sunday - Saturday 10:00am - 7:00pm EST

What types of questions can be asked and answered via TEXT?

Guest and Travel Advisors can ask non-transactional questions only for example:

• General Park or Hotel information
• Transportation options
• Current online, pricing information (i.e. Universal Express™ Pass pricing for a set date)
• Universal CityWalk™ information

The following types of questions cannot be answered via TEXT

• Package Payment Options
• Vacation package modifications
• Price quotes for complete packages
• VAX/Sherpa Technical Support

How will a Guest or Travel Advisor know about the Text Service Option?  Once final payment is applied, E-Travel Documents will be sent to the email address on record, giving the guest/Travel Advisor access to a "Short Code" - a five digit code to which guests and advisors can send text messages from their mobile device to Universal Orlando.

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+960 333 2354, [email protected], www.utsmaldives.com, universal travel services.

• CEO/MANAGING DIRECTOR Fathimath Maniku
• YEAR STARTED 2007
• EMPLOYMENT 22
• INDUSTRY Tourism
• OWNERSHIP Private Held

Universal Travel Services (UTS) is a subsidy of Universal Resorts a pioneering establishment that has led to the development of the tourism industry in the Maldives for over 46 years. As a market leader in the Maldives, ‘Universal’ is an ambitious name for any venture, but it is one that the company has come to embody. From its humble beginnings as a group of localized travel specialists to a diversified conglomerate employing over 6000 individuals, Universal Travels currently operates as a one-stop shop for all travel requirements of its corporates, issuing tickets with Today Universal Enterprises Ltd is a Market leader in tourism spanning over 40 years and one of the largest private businesses in the Maldives.

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Universal Travels a subsidy of Universal Enterprises is one of the largest companies in the Maldives and we take pride in offering the best possible service to our clients, we have the facility to service you for the following airlines along with Many more • Maldivian • Emirates Airlines • Sri Lankan Airlines • Qatar Airways • Etihad Airways • Singapore Airlines • IndiGo • Manta Air • Korean Airways • Air India • Air Asia

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About Universal Travel Services

Founded in 1984 by Cem & Hulya Aslantas and Mustafa Yalcin, Universal offers an extensive range of services which are essential for the creation of successful programs. From a small business meeting to a large scale company incentive or a congress, with our project managers’ genuine local knowledge, we are able to call upon event services, suppliers and venues to suit your individual needs.

What Makes Us Unique

As no two events are alike, Universal thrives to create the right atmosphere for each and every one with personalized services, careful planning, supervision and attention to detail. Ask Universal to combine your events with a wealth of other activities….keeping in mind that the services will always remain realistic within the set limits of the budget and profile of the guests.

What everyone is saying about Universal Travel Services

"Mustafa how can I ever thank you for all you did? EVERYTHING WAS EXTRAORDINARY. Please know I am Universal’s biggest advocate. Please place me at the top of your referral list. I really do not know how to articulate in words how grateful I am to you, your staff, your vendors, everyone! THANK YOU."

- Holly Bryan, Manager Inspirato, USA

"A massive, massive thank you for everything you did for us over the last few days. I don’t think we could have asked for a more perfect introduction to the city and the people and a lot of that has to do with you and your incredible enthusiasm."

- Iain Liddiard, Head of Events, The Outlook Creative Group, UK

"In all my honesty and from the bottom of my heart, you are definitely the best DMC in the world; the passion and pleasure you passed onto your clients and groups is unsurpassed. "

- David van Schalkwyk, Director / Winners South Africa

"I cannot thank you enough for your amazing support and logistical expertise in planning and executing an absolutely seamless and picture perfect BBVA Event! You have such amazing enthusiasm for your country, Istanbul, the culture, the landmarks…for everything! "

- Corinne O’Connor, HelmsBriscoe, USA

Industry Involvement and Awards

With natural, historical, archaeological, gastronomic and artistic wealth, Turkey is the ideal setting to create exciting programs.

Turkey…easy access by all major airlines with direct flights, recently built hotels with state of the art meeting facilities…Rich diversification of cultures accompanied with historical references enables the destination to create the perfect setting for every caliber of events.

Key areas around Turkey

• Izmir Kusadasi
• Canakkale Gallipoli, Troy

marker Why Turkey?

• Easy access with direct flights from all major cities in the world.
• Cradle of civilization enabling unique venues with historical and cultural heritage.
• Rich Turkish and international cuisine by world famous chefs and wide selections of fine dining options.
• Special interest programs; Christian Pilgrimage, Jewish Heritage, Archaeological, Blue Voyage & Yachting, Birdwatching, Golfing, Hiking and Culinary.
• State of the art congress centers, excellent accommodation options in every category to meet the requirements of all budgets.

tag What's new in Turkey

• Turkish Airlines offers direct flights to 275 destinations including cities in the United States such as Boston, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, San Francisco and Washington, DC.
• Istanbul Park Circuit will start hosting Formula 1 races and World Rally Cross Championship in 2016.
• In Kusadasi, Izmir, a new congress center has opened with an auditorium capacity of 2,000 guests; only a 15 minute-drive from world famous Ephesus.
• The construction of the third airport in Istanbul with a capacity of 120 million passengers a year has started.
• With the completion of the suspense bridge over Marmara Sea in 2016, the drive from Istanbul to Izmir drive will decrease from 8 hours to 3.5 hours.

Turkey Highlights

Hot air ballooning in Cappadocia

Golfing in Antalya

Sailing regatta along the Bosphorus

Sailing through the unspoiled bays by private hand-made wooden yachts

Themed event in Celsus Library, Ephesus

Whirling Dervish performance in exclusively rented Underground Cistern

For total event success, you need a partner that's connected to every part of the world.

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UNIVERSAL TRAVEL and the Ney family, can trace its origin back more than 140 years, to the family’s establishment of the Boston Store Dry Goods Company, in Fort Smith, Arkansas in 1879. From its founding, the company grew to be one of the largest and most prestigious family-owned department store groups in the Southwest, with stores in Arkansas, Oklahoma, Colorado, Texas, and Louisiana, until selling its stores in the 80s and 90s and converting its resources to the luxury travel business.

Randy Ney, the current owner and president, opened the first Universal Travel as a small “department” in the Fort Smith Boston store in 1969 and the second two years later in the White House in Beaumont, Texas.

Our success is due in part to utilizing the skills in customer service Mr. Ney learned in the retail business to develop and expand our five-star luxury travel business. Universal Travel has now grown to achieve national recognition as one of the finest purveyors of bespoke, or luxury, travel in the country and has clients nationwide.

Our travel advisors have a passion for travel, ingenuity, and an uncompromising commitment to service. Over the fifty years in the travel industry, we have developed relationships all over the world that gives you confidence in working with us. And our dedication to excellence combined with our expertise and industry contacts ensures a superior travel experience time and again.

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OUR PARTNERS

World-wide buying power and supplier networks back Universal Travel’s world-class service. Our travel provider relationships give you the access, values and extra benefits you deserve.

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OUR SPECIALISTS

As founder, owner and president of Universal Travel, Randolph Ney entered the travel industry in 1969 when his family’s store opened a travel agency department in their retail store. At a young age, Mr. Ney collected stamps from all over the world, and that combined with his interest in geography, generated an interest of seeing the world. Today, Randy enjoys traveling the world discovering new and exotic destinations, outstanding hotels, unforgettable guides, and favorite neighborhood restaurants and shops.

His most memorable travel experiences include traveling on the Venice-Simplon Orient Express, visits to Amritsar and Varanasi in India, and spending the night in the Sahara Desert in Morocco. Randy has extensive knowledge of most areas of the world including train journeys, East and Southern African safaris, India, Turkey, New Zealand, Antarctica, Morocco, Europe, and particularly educational, group and family experiences.

Kristie England

Kristie serves as Universal Travel’s general manager of the Beaumont and Houston, Texas offices. Kristie is a Certified Travel Consultant, Accredited Cruise Counselor, and she is honored to be an IC Bellagio Silver Ambassador.

Whether you’re seeking a private yacht, an expert guide in a faraway land, a wonderful family trip or that perfect weekend getaway, Kristie can seamlessly plan the perfect trip. Kristie’s extensive knowledge of the travel industry combined with her attention to detail and relationship with her clients ensures every trip is full of memories to last a lifetime.

While Kristie has been fortunate to experience many memorable trips, her unforgettable experiences include a hot air balloon ride over the Masai Mara in Kenya, visiting the Vatican with a private guide, holding a koala bear in Australia, and an entrance to the Taj Mahal before the general public.

Jill Goldstein

Jill Goldstein serves as the manager of the Houston office. From her experience in luxury retail and the knowledge she gained from her educational background, Jill has outstanding attention to detail and commitment to customer service. Jill excelsin planning African safaris, trips to New Zealand, ocean cruising, multi-generational travel, group travel, and custom designed trips. And she was honored to be selected as a Virtuoso 2018 Rising Star Cruise Finalist.

Some highlights of her travels include Gorilla trekking in Uganda, wildlife safaris to East and South Africa, and enjoying the culture, food and wine Australia has to offer.

Lisa Daumann

With years of experience, Lisa is a professional advisor who can help you no matter wherever you wish to travel.  From multi-generational family vacations, to luxury cruises, each trip is approached from a new perspective. Furthermore, Lisa has traveled extensively, and can leverage her destination knowledge and strong industry relationships to design detailed itineraries full of rich experiences.

Some highlights of her travels include hot air ballooning in Cappadocia, bungee jumping in New Zealand, biking through Brittany France, touring Myanmar, and wildlife safaris to East and Southern Africa.

Margaret Larkin

Margaret began her travel adventures early in life, as she took many family trips growing up. After college, Margaret began her career in luxury travel at Neiman Marcus. Since starting her own family, Margaret has enjoyed family trips to Hawaii, Tanzania and South Africa being the most memorable.

Having visited many corners of the world either professionally or personally, Margaret is very familiar with the ins and outs of many destinations. Whether you are looking for an active adventure, escape to Europe, a trip of a lifetime to Africa or a beach getaway, Margaret can plan your unforgettable vacation.

Laurie Bourque

With over 30 years of experience, Laurie is an experienced advisor with extensive product and destination knowledge to help you plan your perfect getaway. Laurie is an Accredited Cruise Counselor, Certified Travel Associate, and a graduate of the Disney College of Knowledge.

Laurie enjoys planning ocean and river cruises, trips to the Caribbean, Hawaii, Mexico, and Italy, and memorable vacations for Honeymooners. One of her favorite trips was seeing the dramatic coastal scenery of the Cinque Terre and eating the delicious food Italy has to offer.

Lisa Anne Chapman

I engage with clients in a uniquely personal way. Learning of your personal interests, style and taste and wrapping this knowledge into curating unique travel experiences. Drawing from a lifetime of personal travel experiences, two decades of service as a luxury travel advisor, and a dedication to delivering evocative memories worthy of your coveted leisure time.

Texas born and Midwest raised my passion for travel started at a young age. Mapping out many road trips across the United States, researching interesting food and culture to explore when sailing the Caribbean, and figuring out the best route to walk around Disney World opposite the crowd. At twelve years old I spent a summer travelling through Europe with my mother. This introduction to the tantalizing variety of food, language, scenery, and hostory solidified my answer to the “what do you want to be when you grow up” question.

My most recent travels included stargazing in the Atacama Desert, Chile; exploring the Galapagos Archepeligo through the eyes of my 10-year-old son; meandering slowly along the coastal Scottish Highlands; delving into the ancient traditions and culinary mastery of the Basque Culture in Northern Spain; and excelling my golf game on the challenging courses of New Zealand.

I have enjoyed exploring this big and beautiful globe under the care and guidance of travel legends. It is a privilege to use this wisdom in assuring every client enjoys a seamless experience with complete trust and peace of mind.

Stefanie H. McIntosh

Stefanie's early career background was in Corporate Human Resources, which fed her love of working with people. After a 16 year hiatus from working in the corporate world to raise her family, she landed in the travel industry in 2016, and has since fallen in love with this as a full time career.

Stefanie loves the challenge of researching a destination to perfectly match her clients' travel wish lists. Her astute attention to detail and customer service shines with repeat, satisfied clients. The travel industry feeds Stefanie's passion to learn about our big, beautiful world, while allowing her to enjoy her love of working with and getting to know people.

Stefanie specializes in group travel, multi-generational family travel, and romantic vacations for couples. She is also a Certified Accessible Travel AdvoAdvocate, which helps her to plan smooth and enjoyable vacations for people with any type of special travel needs.

Sheila Berggren

Sheila took an eighteen-year break from her career in the energy industry to raise her family. Two years ago, she decided to get back into the working world and joined Universal Travel. Sheila has really enjoyed learning about the amazing and incredible world of luxury travel.

Brandie Hensley

“Better late than never.”

That saying can pertain to so many aspects of our life, whether it be a new career, new relationship, or a new travel destination.  After years of working as an Outside Sales Representative, I believe I have finally discovered my calling. I may be new to Universal Travel, but I am far from new to travel.  For me, a vacation is never merely just a vacation.  It is an ADVENTURE.  Travel has always been a vital part of my life. I have been blessed to have been able to create many travel adventures with my children as they were growing up.  Now that they are all grown and I have a new granddaughter, the fun is just beginning.

With the knowledge and skills that I have learned throughout my years of traveling, I am confident that I can assist you with your next travel adventure.

“It’s the not the Destination, It's the journey.”

Sarah Katherine Hoopes

Sarah Katherine has a B.S. in Marketing from LSU and spent her younger years working for companies such as Gatorade, Merck, Inc. and Coldwell Banker. As a young girl, she loved to travel, and that love turned into a passion as she grew older. After experiencing many trips across the world, and dealing with the new "Covid way of travel", Sarah Katherine realized that it was time to turn her passion into a career.

“I have very high expectations when it comes to luxury travel and I expect nothing less for my clients. I use personal connections and firsthand expertise to craft luxury trips, including unique experiences, special values, complimentary perks, VIP treatment and rare access.”

Favorite vacation moments include: Swimming with manta rays in Hanifaru Bay, in the Maldives, riding a camel on the beach in Oman, shopping in the souks of Dubai, seeing the great pyramids in Egypt, and sailing through the BVI on a catamaran.

Jordan Bumstead

Jordan has accumulated extensive experience abroad, thanks to regular family vacations and studying abroad in foreign countries. Having explored more than 35 countries across five continents enables her to create amazing journeys and share first-hand knowledge of distant lands with her clients.

Her most memorable travel experiences include snorkeling the shores of Mozambique, seeing the Pyramids and temples in Egypt, viewing the Great Barrier Reef from a seaplane, and petting lion cubs in Zambia.

Carole McFarland

At 18, Carole took a trip to Australia which awakened her love of travel, from flying, to seeing new and different places, and meeting people. With over 40 years in the industry, Carole still appreciates the diversity of travel - exploring new places, historical finds, wild animals or just relaxing.

Her most memorable experiences include taking a helicopter flight over the Kakadu National park in northern Australia, the first glimpse of Machu Picchu and the golden glow of Cuzco at night as the train descended the mountain; but truly every journey has left her with a memory to treasure.

Laura Madden

From childhood travels with family, to working with Delta Airlines as a flight attendant, Laura’s favorite places are where you get off the beaten path and get active. She has extensive knowledge of luxury hotels and airlines and is particularly adept at booking air.

BEFORE YOU GO

PASSPORT and visa information

The Department of Homeland Security and TSA require your passport be valid for 6 months beyond your return date andhas at least two blank pages.

Some countries require additional blank passport pages.

Many countries require a visa in addition to a passport to enter and exit immigration.

To check country specific entry and exit requirements, please visit  https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages.html

Universal Travel recommends CIBT for passport and visa processing

TRIP INSURANCE

No matter how carefully planned, unforeseen events can cause you to cancel or leave your trip early.  We recommend our clients purchase trip insurance whenever they travel out of the country.  To learn more about the benefits or how to purchase travel insurance contact one of our luxury travel advisors.

TRAVEL INSURANCE WAIVER

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INSURANCE WAIVER

MedJet is the premier global air medical transport and travel security membership program for travelers. Contact your Universal Travel advisor for more information.

IMMUNIZATIONS

We recommend that you visit your personal physician or a travel medicine specialist at least one month before international travel to get vaccines and medicines.

For the Center for Disease Control’s required and recommended immunizations by country, please visit  Center for Disease Control .

UNIVERSAL TRAVEL

Let us take you there, who are we, universal travel is a locally owned, full-service travel agency that has been introducing our clients to amazing destinations since 1969., where next, our team of experts offer mouth watering special offers. from adventurous elephant trekking to awe-inspiring beaches, our collection of destinations is irresistible..

“Universal is not just a ticket agency. I can call them when I travel and have problems. I just arrived in Nice France and a conference I was attending had me booked in a room with a couch fold out bed. I have back issues and that would not work for me. I called Karen and in just a brief time she found a room in a sold out area and had me sleeping in a king bed!!!”

“Karen booked us an amazing trip down the Rhine River. Her attention to detail on finding us a perfect hotel in Amsterdam and the perfect cruise was fantastic. She helps you through the maze of selections and fine tunes the trips to your dreams.”

“It’s easy to book things online these days but what happens when something goes wrong? That’s when Karen and Universal Travel really shine. On a recent trip, due to severe weather, I missed my connecting flight. One call to Karen and she had me rebooked and then made sure I arrived at my destination. She even checked back with me several times even though it was way outside normal business hours. That’s why booking thru Universal Travel is the smart way to go. By the way, the above situation has happened to me more then once! Every time Karen has been there to see it thru with me. They are the best!!”

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Nuestro personal altamente calificado, pondra toda su experiencia a su servicio.

LAS 7 MARAVILLAS DEL MUNDO

Cada año realizamos un viaje en grupo a una maravilla del mundo. Los viajes son totalmente familiares, donde todo esta incluido. Avion, hoteles, desayunos comidas y cenas, transportaciones, paseos, y todos los guias en español.

LA MURALLA CHINA

Nuestro viaje en grupo a China para conocer la primera maravilla del mundo fue fascinante. Hicimos un recorrido por las ciudades principales de China: Beijing, Xian, Shanghai, Suzhou, Wuxi, y otras mas. Visitamos la Ciudad Prohibida, considerada patrimonio de la ciudad. Visitamos la plaza Tian-an Men, una de las mas grandes del mundo. Viajamos en el Tren Magnetico, uno de los mas veloces del mundo. Visitamos el teatro de la opera de Pekin. Hicimos un paseo en bote en el lago Kunming. Visitamos el museo de Terracota. Viajamos en el Tren Bala a la ciudad de Xian. Visitamos fabricas de seda. Tomamos un crucero el la ciudad de Shanghai. Y por supuesto la visita a la magnetuosa Muralla China. Llegar a cada etapa de la muralla es una experiencia imponente e inolvidable.

MACHU PICCHU, PERU

Nuestro segundo viaje en grupo fue a la enigmatica ciudad Inca, Machu Picchu en Peru. Llegamos a la ciudad de Lima, donde tomamos un paseo visitando el mercado de artesanias, la plaza principal, y las famosas fuentes de agua que tienen el record Guinness de ser el complejo de fuentes mas grandes del mundo con un geiser de agua con 80 metros de altura. En nuestra visita a la ciudad de Ica sobrevolamos las lineas de Nazca. En la ciudad de Paracas tomamos un tour de aventuras en el desierto de Peru, el mas grande del mundo. Visitamos el Lago Titicaca y sus casas flotantes donde viven familias completas. El tren a la ciudad de Machu Picchu fue un trayecto con paisajes preciosos.

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Join us on an unforgettable tour to Moscow, the capital of Russia. Imagine visiting Red Square, St. Basil’s the Kremlin and more. Moscow is one of Europe’s most vibrant cities and one of Russia’s most historical. All of our tours to Moscow are fully customizable and can be adjusted to fit any budget. Our most popular tours are listed below. Please click on the tour details to learn more or contact us for more information about our Moscow tours using the form at the side of the page. You can also schedule a call with one of our Russian travel specialists to learn more.

Classic Moscow

This is our most popular Moscow tour that includes all the most prominent sights. You will become acquainted with ancient Russia in the Kremlin, admire Russian art in the Tretyakov Gallery, listen to street musicians as you stroll along the Old Arbat street, and learn about Soviet times on the Moscow Metro tour.

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A Week in Moscow

This tour is a perfect choice for those who wish to get to know Moscow in depth. One of the highlights of this package is the KGB history tour which gives an interesting perspective on the Cold War. You will also have time for exploring the city on your own or doing extra sightseeing.

Weekend in Moscow

This tour is a great way to get acquainted with the capital of Russia if you are short of time. You will see all the main attractions of the city, the most important of which is the Kremlin - the heart of Russia. The tour starts on Friday and can be combined with a business trip.

Group Tour Moscow Break by Intourist

Russia's capital has so much to offer, from the Kremlin and the Metro to the Old Arbat street and the Tretyakov Gallery. Besides these sites, you will also visit a fascinating country estate which today is quite off the beaten path, Gorky Estate, where the Soviet leader Lenin spent the last months of his life.

Kolomenskoye Tour with transport

The history of Kolomenskoye stretches back for centuries. In 1380, Dmitri Donskoi’s army passed through Kolomenskoye on their way to the Kulikovo battlefield, and it was...

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Kremlin, Red Sq., Cathedrals & Armory Tour

The Kremlin is truly a fascinating structure, at the same time it is an ancient tower, the city’s former military fortification, a palace, an armory, the sovereign treasury...

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Old Arbat walking tour

You will be told of the street’s interesting history and view the street’s artisan culture. You will also have the opportunity to view and purchase souvenirs from the...

Tour to Sergiev Posad with transport

Considered by some to be the Russian Vatican, Sergiev Posad is the temporary residence of the Patriarch of the Russian Orthodox Church. The Trinity St. Sergius Monastery (Lavra)...

Tour to Kuskovo with transport

The Kuskovo Estate often called the Moscow Versailles due to its perfectly preserved French park, is an example of an 18th century, luxurious Moscow summer residence. Its history...

Tour to Tsaritsyno with transport

The Tsaritsyno Estate is located in the southern part of Moscow. The estate was constructed for Catherine the Great by the Russian architects Bazhenov and Kazakov in a romantic...

Moscow Metro and Old Arbat Tour

The Moscow Metro is one of the largest and most grandly built metro systems in the world. It was meant to be a showcase of the Soviet Union’s achievements for both the Russians...

Vodka Museum Tour with transport (excursion and vodka tasting)

Vodka is an important component of Russian life, an element of national identity and everyday culture. We invite you to visit the Vodka Museum and feel the atmosphere of long-gone...

Mikhail Bulgakov Apartment Museum

This apartment museum located close to Patriarch Ponds became the prototype of the "bad apartment" described in the novel "The Master and Margarita." Currently the museum's...

Kremlin, Red Sq., Cathedrals & Diamond Fund Tour

The State Museum of Lev Tolstoy Tour

Take this opportunity to learn more about the Russian writer Lev Tolstoy. During the visit to the museum you will see part of a vast collection of exhibits connected to Tolstoy...

Novodevichy Convent Tour with transport

Tour of the Novodevichy Monastery. Founded in 1524 by Grand Prince VasiliIoanovich, the original convent was enclosed by fortified walls and contained 12 towers. The structure...

City Tour with Visit to St. Basils & Red Sq. with transport

Panoramic City Tour. This Moscow tour is a great start to your trip and the best way to get acquainted with many of the city’s major highlights. Our professional guide will...

City Tour of Moscow

Head to the heart of Moscow with a professional guide on a 4-hour private walk through the city center. See Tverskaya and Old Arbat streets, Theatre Square with the world-famous...

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Kremlin, Red Square and Cathedrals Tour

KGB Tour with transport

This is a very interesting and insightful tour. You will visit places connected with Stalin’s terror - a time of great repression and fear. You will be shown monuments to...

Soviet and Post-Soviet Moscow Tour

The tour begins with a drive or walk down Tverskaya Street – a Soviet masterpiece. In the years of Soviet power, Tverskaya began to undergo a transformation: it was widened...

Tretyakov State Gallery Tour

This world-famous gallery contains masterpieces of Russian art beginning in the 10th century up until today. You will view exquisite Russian icons and paintings from the 18th and...

Jewish Heritage of Moscow Tour

This tour offers a detailed look into the history and present-day life of the Jewish community of Moscow. On the tour, you will visit sites connected with the cultural and religious...

Vodka Museum Tour with transport (excursion only)

Lena, our guide in Moscow was excellent. She was very knowledgable and could answer any question we had for her. We liked that she could pick up on our interests and take us places we might not have thought of to go. When we realized that one of the places we had chosen to see would probably not be that interesting to us, she was able to arrange entry to the Diamond Fund and the Armoury for us. Riding the Metro with Lena was a real adventure and a lot of fun. In Saint Petersburg we found Anna well versed in the history of the Tsars and in the Hermitage collection. Arkady in Veliky Novgorod was a very good guide and answered all of our questions with ease. Novgorod was perhaps a long way to go for a day trip, but we did enjoy it. Vasily was a great driver to have and kept us safe with good humour and skill. We enjoyed ourselves so much, my daughter says she is already planning to return. We would both have no hesistation to recommend ExpresstoRussia to anyone we know.

Just wanted to let you know that My grandson Bruno and I couldn´t have been more pleased with our week in Moscow (6/15 - 6/21). We were absolutely enchanted with the whole experience, including getting lost a couple of times in the Metro during our free time. Although both our guides (both Eleanas) were excellent, I would particularly commend the first one (she took us to the Tatiakov, the KGB tour, and to that beautiful cemetery where so many great Russian artists, authors, composers, musicians, militarists, and politicians are buried). Her knowledge is encyclopedic; and her understanding of today´s Russia as a product of its past was, for us, truly enlightening. I will be taking another tour in Russia, with my wife, within the next two or three years. I will be in touch with you when the time comes. Meanwhile, I will refer you to other potential visitors to Russia as I meet them.

Tours to Moscow

Our Moscow tours are land only meaning that you arrange your own air travel to Russia and our expert staff meets you at the airport and handles everything else from there. Our online Airline Ticket booking system offers some of the most competitive rates to Russia available on the web so if you need tickets, please visit our Russian air ticket center . Rest assured that you will be taken great care of on one of our Moscow tours. Express to Russia has a fully staffed office in Moscow that will help to make your visit fun, informative and unforgettable. Please remember that of all these tours are private and can be adjusted to your taste. You can add, replace or skip some sights; you can add more days to the package or cut the tour short. Our specialists will be glad to help you create the tour of your dreams!

Moscow, a City Like No Other

Moscow is Russia’s largest city with a population of between 12 and 13 million. It is also Europe’s largest city and when you visit Moscow, you can feel it. The layout and architecture of the city is eclectic, ranging from crooked, ancient streets and alleyways to wide, bustling boulevards, from medieval churches to Stalin skyscrapers and to modern, glass buildings towering over everything and of course in the center of it all is the Kremlin and the magnificent Red Square. Moscow is also home to a fantastic, efficient and very beautiful metro system – each station having its own special design. In fact, Express to Russia’s Moscow metro tours and excursions are some of our most popular attractions that we offer. On our Moscow tours, you will see this and more.

Moscow Tours centering on Russian History

Moscow has a long and interesting history and has been the capital of Russia in many of its different iterations – capital of the Grand Duchy of Moscow , the Russian Empire and of course the Soviet Union (who could ever forget the Soviet Union?). Moscow, was founded in the 12th century by Prince Yuri Dolgaruki (Yuri of the long arms – he really did have long arms!). From that time on, it was home to the Russian Tsars until Peter the Great moved the capital to St. Petersburg in 1703. The city has survived invasions and sieges from the Mongols, the Tartars, the Poles, Lithuanians and Napoleon but has always persevered. Our Moscow tours will enlighten you on this great history and give you insights into Muscovites and their unique culture. Our Moscow tours show you what the city is like today but also brings to life the past. Moscow never seems to sleep and is bursting with energy. A Moscow tour with Express to Russia is truly the best way of getting to know Russia’s largest and most vibrant city.

Frequently Asked Questions From Our Travelers

What is the best time to visit moscow.

Any time of year is fine depending on what you plan to do. Summertime is pleasantly warm, ideal for exploring the city and its vibrant atmosphere, but Moscow will be much busier and accommodation is more expensive. Winter can be quite cold but beautiful nonetheless, and this is unproblematic if you intend to spend most of your trip in museums and galleries. There are also various festivals and events organised throughout the year. For more information about the best time to visit, read our guide

How many days are enough in Moscow?

If you plan your itinerary strategically and aren’t averse to a packed schedule, you can cover Moscow’s main sights over a long weekend. Most popular attractions are in the city centre, and the Moscow Metro allows you to cover much ground in a small amount of time. Ensure that your accommodation is fairly central and book tickets in advance, so that you can make the most of your days. For an informative and well-organised day out, check out our Moscow day tours with options to suit all interests.

Do they speak English in Moscow?

As Russia’s capital city, tourists are well accommodated in Moscow. There should be English-speaking staff in restaurants, bars, hotels, shops and attractions in tourist hotspots, and there are also English-speaking tourist police. Transport services have English translations on their maps and English announcements via intercom; alternatively, order taxis from the Yandex Taxi app (Russian Uber), though it’s unlikely that your taxi driver will speak English. If you get stuck and cannot communicate, it’s fine to use Google Translate.

Is it safe to travel to Moscow?

It is no less safe to travel to Moscow than to any European city if you exercise common sense and look after your belongings. As with every city some regions can be more unsavoury than others, but no tourist attractions are located there. The traffic in Moscow is notorious, so exercise caution when crossing roads. Do not take unlicensed taxis; book in advance or take public transport, which is widespread and perfectly safe. If you encounter any problems, look for the special tourist police who can help you. For more information, read our guide about staying safe in Russia .

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I visit Universal Orlando several times a year. Here are my top 10 tips for first-timers.

I’ll never forget walking out of Universal Islands of Adventure in 2022, drenched from head to toe after riding Popeye & Bluto's Bilge-Rat Barge . 

It was my first trip back to Universal Orlando Resort in years, and I learned some things the hard way, which I gladly shared with fellow travelers, hoping that they’d avoid my mistakes .

Since then, I’ve had the opportunity to visit the Florida resort several times a year. And while I stand by my earlier tips, I’ve learned a few others.

Here are my top tips for first-timers visiting Universal Orlando.

1.  Stay on property

From RV parks to vacation rentals, there’s no shortage of places to stay in Central Florida, but it can pay to stay on property when visiting Universal Orlando. Not only are prices comparable to off-property hotels with Endless Summer Surfside and Dockside starting at $99 a night, but all of Universal’s resort hotels offer 30 minutes of early entry to select parks, which vary depending on time of year. 

They also provide free resort transportation, so you can get back to your room fairly quickly after a long park day or for a midday break. That free transportation can be clutch in the mornings, particularly at pricier Loews Sapphire Falls , Loews Royal Pacific , Loews Portofino Bay , and Hard Rock Hotel , which offer water taxis that drop you off closer to the parks than you can get arriving by car or bus. Cabana Bay Beach Resort and Aventura Hotel guests can walk over to Sapphire Falls for water taxis, but the extra time and steps added may make it not worth skipping the resort shuttle bus.

Walking paths are also available to the parks from every resort hotel except the Endless Summer ones. Cabana Bay guests also have a dedicated walking path to Universal’s Volcano Bay water park.

Guests staying at Royal Pacific, Portofino Bay and Hard Rock also get free Universal Express Passes , which dramatically cut waits for most rides and normally start at $79.99 per person. Free package delivery is also available to all resort hotels, if guests don’t want to lug park purchases around all day.

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2. Buy a popcorn bucket

Snacking at the parks can get expensive. Guests are welcome to bring their own snacks, but there’s one crowd-pleaser that won’t break the bank. 

A plain popcorn bucket costs a little over $12, and you can keep getting refills throughout your trip. Refills cost around $2 each, making popcorn among the cheapest, most shareable snacks on property. On our last trip, my family and I got multiple refills for the price of one pretzel with cheese dip.

3.  Bring a light, refillable water bottle

Staying hydrated is always important, particularly on hot park days. 

You can fill water bottles with free ice-cold water at any of the many Coca-Cola Freestyle machines across the property. Cups of ice water are also available for free anywhere dispensed soft drinks are sold.

Leave big double-walled stainless steel tumblers at home. Not only will they feel heavy, carrying them around all the day, but if they aren’t leak-proof, they’ll make a mess when you tip them on their sides to fit in lockers for thrill rides.

4. Bring a medium-sized bag to carry your stuff

Numerous attractions, from Jurassic World VelociCoaster to Men in Black Alien Attack , require guests to store loose articles in lockers provided for the duration of the ride. 

I previously recommended keeping most of your things together to avoid having to empty every pocket each time. That’s still true, but I want to add a caveat on size. 

The free lockers aren’t very big. They can fit a Loungefly-style mini backpack or empty popcorn bucket, if you squish them down, but they’re not large enough for packed full-size backpacks. Keep that in mind unless you want to pay for larger lockers.

5. Bring ponchos

Ponchos don’t take a lot of space and can save you from getting soaked like me on Popeye & Bluto's Bilge-Rat Barge, Dudley Do-Right’s Rip Saw Falls , and Jurassic Park River Adventure .

Even if you skip water rides, ponchos are good to keep on hand for rainy park days.

6. Use single-rider lines 

Many attractions have a single-rider lane. If you’re traveling alone or don’t mind your party being split up, you can save time using the single-rider lane, if it’s open. They’re not always offered.

It doesn’t guarantee a short wait, but it’s usually shorter. On our latest trip, my middle schooler still waited at least 45 minutes for The Incredible Hulk Coaster and an hour for Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit . That was about as long as the regular standby wait for Hulk but shorter than the standby wait for Rip Ride Rockit.

The following attractions have single-rider lanes, though availability varies.

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• E.T. Adventure.
• Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts.
• Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit.
• Men in Black Alien Attack.
• Revenge of the Mummy.
• The Simpsons Ride.
• Transformers: The Ride-3D.

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• Doctor Doom's Fearfall.
• Dudley Do-Right's Ripsaw Falls.
• Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure.
• Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey.
• Jurassic Park River Adventure.
• Jurassic World VelociCoaster.
• The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man.
• The Incredible Hulk Coaster.

7. Use child swap 

If someone in your party doesn’t meet ride requirements for an attraction or simply wants to sit it out, you can ask for a child swap. It’s particularly helpful for families with young children because it allows parents and caregivers to take turns riding the ride and staying with whoever is sitting it out.

On our most recent trip, my youngest didn’t want to ride Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure , so we all waited in line together, but then she and I peeled off to a designated waiting room while my middle schooler and mother-in-law went on the ride. When they were done, my mother-in-law stayed with my youngest while I went on the ride. My middle schooler lucked out, getting to ride it twice.

Not all attractions have waiting rooms, but they all offer swaps. Just let team members know you need one.

8. Take breaks

Theme parks can be exhausting. Not only are you on your feet all day, but they can be loud, crowded and overstimulating. 

When possible, I like to plan for at least one sit-down meal in the day. This way, I can take my time and recuperate in air conditioning away from crowds. I’ll typically splurge on one table-service meal, but there are several medium-priced, quick-service restaurants across both theme parks where you can grab a lighter snack and relax.

Really, any cool spot where you can sit down works. Knockturn Alley in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Diagon Alley at Universal Studios Florida is always refreshing, though dark. Jurassic Park Discovery Center in Islands of Adventure is a great place for kids to explore while adults unwind. 

9.  Watch the shows

Rides get a lot of the love, but Universal Orlando’s live entertainment is top tier. You can find showtimes on the free resort app or simply stop to watch performances you stumble across while roaming the parks.

The only year-round shows with dedicated seating are at Universal Studios Florida: Animal Actors On Location! , The Bourne Stuntacular , and Universal Orlando’s Horror Make-Up Show, which is more funny than scary.

10. Let little ones stretch their legs

There are several play areas across both theme parks for little ones to burn off energy.

This summer, a new DreamWorks Land will open at Universal Studios Florida with a “Kung Fu Panda”-themed play area.

At Islands of Adventure, kids can explore Camp Jurassic in Jurassic Park, If I Ran a Zoo in Seuss Landing, and Me Ship, The Olive in Toon Lagoon. There are also splash pads and water features across Toon Lagoon; just make sure to either bring swimsuits or backup clothes for those.

Bonus: Don’t sleep on Volcano Bay

You’ll definitely want to pack swimsuits if you’re heading to Volcano Bay, which regularly ranks among the best water parks in the country and adds a completely different experience to vacations.

It’s themed like a tropical paradise, with plenty of trees and an iconic volcano that houses multiple water slides. The water park can get crowded, but you never spend too much time standing in line because every guest gets a Tapu Tapu wearable bracelet that lets them join one virtual queue at a time. 

Single-day tickets start at $80, which is considerably less than the $119 starting price for guests age 10 and up at Universal Studios Florida or Islands of Adventure, but still not cheap. However, if you’re already planning to buy multiday tickets for both theme parks, tacking on Volcano Bay is not much more.

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Emergency medical care is provided free to all foreign nationals in case of life-threatening conditions that require immediate medical treatment. You will be given first aid and emergency surgery when necessary in all public health care facilities. Any further treatment will be free only to people with a Compulsory Medical Insurance, or you will need to pay for medical services. Public health care is provided in federal and local care facilities. These include 1. Urban polyclinics with specialists in different areas that offer general medical care. 2. Ambulatory and hospitals that provide a full range of services, including emergency care. 3. Emergency stations opened 24 hours a day, can be visited in a case of a non-life-threatening injury. It is often hard to find English-speaking staff in state facilities, except the largest city hospitals, so you will need a Russian-speaking interpreter to accompany your visit to a free doctor or hospital. If medical assistance is required, the insurance company should be contacted before visiting a medical facility for treatment, except emergency cases. Make sure that you have enough money to pay any necessary fees that may be charged.

Insurance in Russia

Travelers need to arrange private travel insurance before the journey. You would need the insurance when applying for the Russian visa. If you arrange the insurance outside Russia, it is important to make sure the insurer is licensed in Russia. Only licensed companies may be accepted under Russian law. Holders of a temporary residence permit or permanent residence permit (valid for three and five years respectively) should apply for «Compulsory Medical Policy». It covers state healthcare only. An employer usually deals with this. The issued health card is shown whenever medical attention is required. Compulsory Medical Policyholders can get basic health care, such as emergencies, consultations with doctors, necessary scans and tests free. For more complex healthcare every person (both Russian and foreign nationals) must pay extra, or take out additional medical insurance. Clearly, you will have to be prepared to wait in a queue to see a specialist in a public health care facility (Compulsory Medical Policyholders can set an appointment using EMIAS site or ATM). In case you are a UK citizen, free, limited medical treatment in state hospitals will be provided as a part of a reciprocal agreement between Russia and UK.

Some of the major Russian insurance companies are:

Ingosstrakh , Allianz , Reso , Sogaz , AlfaStrakhovanie . We recommend to avoid  Rosgosstrakh company due to high volume of denials.

Moscow pharmacies

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Pharmacies can be found in many places around the city, many of them work 24 hours a day. Pharmaceutical kiosks operate in almost every big supermarket. However, only few have English-speaking staff, so it is advised that you know the generic (chemical) name of the medicines you think you are going to need. Many medications can be purchased here over the counter that would only be available by prescription in your home country.

Dental care in Moscow

Dentamix clinic in Moscow

Dental care is usually paid separately by both Russian and expatriate patients, and fees are often quite high. Dentists are well trained and educated. In most places, dental care is available 24 hours a day.

Moscow clinics

«OAO Medicina» clinic

It is standard practice for expats to visit private clinics and hospitals for check-ups, routine health care, and dental care, and only use public services in case of an emergency. Insurance companies can usually provide details of clinics and hospitals in the area speak English (or the language required) and would be the best to use. Investigate whether there are any emergency services or numbers, or any requirements to register with them. Providing copies of medical records is also advised.

Moscow hosts some Western medical clinics that can look after all of your family’s health needs. While most Russian state hospitals are not up to Western standards, Russian doctors are very good.

Some of the main Moscow private medical clinics are:

American Medical Center, European Medical Center , Intermed Center American Clinic ,  Medsi , Atlas Medical Center , OAO Medicina .

Several Russian hospitals in Moscow have special arrangements with GlavUPDK (foreign diplomatic corps administration in Moscow) and accept foreigners for checkups and treatments at more moderate prices that the Western medical clinics.

Medical emergency in Moscow

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In a case of a medical emergency, dial 112 and ask for the ambulance service (skoraya pomoshch). Staff on these lines most certainly will speak English, still it is always better to ask a Russian speaker to explain the problem and the exact location.

Ambulances come with a doctor and, depending on the case, immediate first aid treatment may be provided. If necessary, the patient is taken to the nearest emergency room or hospital, or to a private hospital if the holder’s insurance policy requires it.

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You are truly a gentlemen and I can see the passion you have for what you do. Not many people in our industry have the same passion.

CARLOS SANDOVAL / / CMP Senior Planner, Meeting Services / International Division

In all honesty and from the bottom of my heart, you are definitely the best DMC in the world – the passion and pleasure you pass onto your clients and groups is unsurpassed!

David, Pieter and the Winners Team / /

Aquick note of thanks for the incredible site tour a week ago. Christian and I thoroughly enjoyed you hospitality and wonderful history lessons. The power shopping was most excellent too. We fell in love with Turkey, in large part thanks to you.

Belinda Adkisson / Intel /

On behalf of British Submariners I would like to convey our congratulations on the 48th Convention, which enjoyed by all. It was well planned and successful and I hope that you will take credit for a job well done.

James C S Blakely / International Submariners Association /

The EASL Monothematic Conference was a huge success and we have received wonderful feedback from the BMS Leadership and the meeting participants. I attribute Much of the success of the program to your precise, detailed advance and on-site planning and the exemplary on-site execution of Dalim. Dalim orchestrated the on-site events with skill, ease and professionalism and was a pleasure each and every day we worked with him.

Joann Kerns / Bristol Myers Squibb /

There are no words to express our gratitude for your gracious hospitality, your time spent with us and your willingness to share your comprehensive knowledge of your city with us. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you.

Rebecca Linder / Linder & Associates Inc Event Architects /

As always everything was prepared spotless! And personally I had a great time too. It was a great pleasure seeing you again, Mustafa. Istanbul is definately one of my favorite cities and you are a big part of it.

Pawel Clapak / Nu Horizons / Groups & Events Coordinator

Thank you for all of your hard work and dedication throughout the planning and execution of our event. You went above and beyond in speaking to our group and making them feel welcome, comfortable and educated. I know that we can be demanding, so know that you and your team did a remarkable job in exceeding our expectations.

Malissa Bastone / American Express Company / Manager - Executive Meetings & Events

From the minute I started working on this event, I was in great hands. Mustafa was HONEST and GENEROUS from the beginning and when I finally met him and lsil, I felt as if I was with an old friend. He treated our attorneys and our event as if it were their own. We were not treated as clients by them, they treated us like family. I cannot begin to tell you what an absolute pleasure it was seeing them every day and working with them. Not only did they introduce Chadbourne and me to a beautiful rich country with a lovely warm culture, but they helped make our event 100% perfect. I was asked how I was going to top this event. I was also asked how I was able to plan such an event from New York without seeing Istanbul, any of the sites and even the hotel, and I said - I had wonderful partners - Universal Travel.

Michelle Shirian / Chadbourne & Parke LLP /

Thank you so much for EVERYTHING you did to help make our tour to Turkey such a big success. Your support and assistance is greatly appreciated and valued. The group really enjoyed their tour and we now have another 32 disciples who will spread the word about Turkey for us.

Rob Chaplin / The Golf Travel Company /

It is such a pleasure to work with you. Your customer service is outstanding and I never have to worry when you are in charge. It is so nice to work with someone who is so detailed and on top of all aspects as you. I cannot wait to work with you again in the fall.

Rachel Stevens / MBM Productions /

On behalf of the Rosebank Union Church group I want to thank you most sincerely for all you did to make our tour of Turkey unforgettable. I came home not only with a deeper understanding of the Scriptures, particularly those relating to the Seven Churches, but also with an appreciation of and admiration for the country of Turkey. I was particularly fascinated by Istanbul, and hope to spend more time there in the future exploring the riches of that most fascinating city. I also loved the fertile valleys through which we travelled, the sight of the snow-capped mountains, and the friendliness of the people we met as we walked the streets of those smaller towns along the way.

Leigh Robinson / Rosebank Union Church /

Moreover, the history of Turkey is impressive, not only the recent history but the ancient history which confirms the history of our Bible. I have not visited Greece, Israel or Italy or other countries mentioned in the Bible but think that Turkey is more central to the history of the Bible.We are also amazed at Turkey and what it achieved. It is evident that this would not happen without sound work ethics and commitment by the whole population.

Piet Zeeman / /

Local drinks & Turkish food was really tasty and all the sightseeing (incl. Hamam & boat trip & Night Club visit) were really good for team spirit. We don't have any issues or complains at all — lovely place & polite people.

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Mustafa and Isil were wonderful and gave our program their personal attention. I was pleased since this was a relatively small group and yet Universal gave it their all. I would definitely recommend them to others!

Ann Craig / /

As professionals you are great ambassador's for your country. Your enthusiasm and sincerity shine through in all you do. Your attention to detail and expertise in this field helped us knock this conference out of the park! So much so that it won me an oscar...

James Coomes / Fritolay /

We are all thinking of you and again so appreciative of everything you have done over the many months leading up to this. We could not think of a better partner and are just sad we aren't there to be part of your team.

Rebecca Linder / /

One of our very best trips we have ever taken. Turkey was full of memorable moments along with a fascinating history and culture. Thanks for helping plan such an extraordinary trip!!!

Karen & Bruce Levenson / /

There are not enough superlatives in English to describe our trip to Turkey. Most amazing, most friendly, most interesting, most beautiful are just a few that come to mind. We want to thank you for organizing one of the best trips we have ever had. Flights, accommodations, guides and drivers, everything was perfect! Benjamin and Bulent were the most knowledgeable, friendly, and fun people ever. Mustafa was an excellent driver. The sites we visited in Cappidocia and Ephesus were fabulous. To paraphrase General MacArthur: "We will return!" Thanks again.

Jim and Barb / /

Rosemary and I (and, I'm sure, all the others in the party) thouroughly enjoyed the time spent in your beautiful Country. The planning and arrangements laid on were superb. There was a good balance between the secular and the religious aspects, the accommodation and food was great, and the transport went of without a 'glitch'. Halit is, with doubt, a superb guide and his knowledge of so many facets of history, polotics, economic, geography etc is outstanding. He instantly struck a good rapport with the group, and was a real pleasure to be with, and was definitely one to whom listening was not a problem. We came away from the eight days having learnt a tremendous amount both Biblically and about modern and ancient Turkey (as well as other parts of the world).

Thank you, thank you, thank you! The trip was superb! Everyone had a wonderful time and came back to S.A. raving about Turkey. They all want to travel again.

Bryan Andrews / IMPACT INCENTIVES &EVENTS / Account Manager – Product

Your insight, enthusiasm and passion reaffirms my decision to bring a Team to the Istanbul Marathon next year. I look forward to our next meeting!

Fred DeFina / Team Diabetes Canadian Diabetes Association / Director

I would like to add my thanks as well. You are truly an ambassador for your city and I think you demonstrate all the best that GEP and good DMCs around the world have to offer. It was an illuminating, exciting and informative site visit, and I look forward to our continued working relationship. Kindest regards,

Joe Orecchio / CWT / Meetings and Events

Mustafa, Isil and the entire Universal Travel team was awesome!! I cannot say enough good things about Mustafa and Isil - talk about above and beyond, they are fabulous and we all feel like not only do we now have a great new partner in Istanbul, we now have new friends as well. The meeting went incredibly well and the Legacy Awards dinner at Esma Sultan was FABULOUS!!! After Bangkok we needed it to be and it certainly was - the client was extremely happy.

Nikki Kelley / CMP / Director of Event Operations

Over the span of 25 years Universal Travel Services has provided five star service to our 19 tour groups totaling over 500 travelers. Universal and their fine staff have worked with me to develop a series of tours focusing on the biblical and Christian Church history sites in Turkey. One of the most consistent traveler responses in their evaluations of our tours has been, "Great value for the money." Thank you Universal for a quarter century of truly outstanding service.

Donald Cornell / USA / Lutheran Pastor

On behalf of the whole group I want to say a Very Warm Thank You for taking so good care of us during the study tour. We were very pleased with the fact that inspite of our short time, we managed to see so many beautiful venues and landmarks in Istanbul. You are very passionate about your city and we feel confident in that Universal Tours will continue to take excellent care of our clients.

Lena Markström / American Express Business Travel / Manager Supplier Relations Meetings & Events Nordic

We had no doubts about the professional ability of Universal to conduct an operation of that caliber, but I can honestly say that you went beyond my highest expectation... I am sure that our business to Turkey will improve, and I will keep you informed on the progress of our new push to promote your Country and our business...

S.B. / N.J.-U.S. / Vice-Pesident Operations Groups&Incentives

Apart from all the usual items - hotels/meals/sightseeing etc.. it was the way in which the additional services were handled and your ability to get things done and implement frequent last minute changes which was most impressive...

N.C. / Riyadh, K.S.A. / Regional Manager

The trip was a great success, the participants were most impressed with the wonderful service and the organization of the tour.... Thank you for making this a successful trip and no doubt we will spread the word that Turkey is a fantastic destination for all travelers all year around...

D.W. / Johannesburg - R.S.A. / Groups&Incentives Dept.

I was very proud to show my fellow travel agents of my superb services in Turkey and I am sure the word will spread that we sell not only good prices but very exclusive and personalized services...

E.T. / Miami, FL. U.S.A. / President

As I told you, every response we had, whether verbal or written spoke highly of the arrangements that your staff had made. And I owe you a debt of gratitude because I received a great deal of credit for things that I did not do...

Rev. L.R.S. / The Union Church of Istanbul /

I was surely well pleased with everything that Universal provided. This is really quite a compliment, as I am known in the industry for being very particular about everything and hard to please!...I think that few Americans realize how much Turkey has to offer as a tourist destination, and after having just a touch, I am hoping to entice them back for a longer trip...

A.M.N. / Arcadia, CA-U.S.A / Managing Director

The tour that our International Understanding group has just completed was a well organized and efficiently operated tour... I appreciated the telephone call from Mustafa, midway in our tour, inquiring of our well being. In all the years our group has been traveling, it was the first time a tour operator has inquired about us during a tour."..

C.K. / Boston, MA, U.S.A. / Tour Director

We would like to place on record our gratitude for the excellent way in which your Company supported O.I.T. during our recent Quota Club trip to your lovely Country. The professional manner in which every function was organized and the attention to the minutest detail did your Country proud...

R.S. / Braamfontein, South Africa / Managing Director

Your help and co-operation certainly made my task considerably easier especially as it was a large and difficult group. I was most impressed with your organization and professionalism."...

J.C. / Johannesburg ,South Africa / Executive Services Manager

I am very excited about Turkey as a destination for groups. ... We were also most impressed with the professionalism of your staff i.e. drivers and tour guides, and know that our customers will be in good hands...

S.L.M. / Los Angeles, CA U.S.A / Business Development Manager

...We would like to thank you and your excellent team at Universal for the professionalism and high quality of services they provided us as well as our 200 clients. We had great confidence in you, which was gained at our very first contact. Your attention to detail, suggestions and advice were greatly appreciated... We would like to add a special thanks to you for the prompt replies we received to our many telexes...

J.C.S. / Cape Town, South Africa / Director

...There are not enough good words to describe the extraordinary services that Universal arranged on my behalf upon my request to them regarding the change in my itinerary. I know that you are aware that the hospitality of the Turkish people is greater by tradition than other European Countries. The services and hospitality provided by Universal to me was of this tradition, more than just good business relations...

H.H. / San Diego, CA U.S.A. /

... I would like to extend my appreciation for making our 21th birthday celebration a memorable night...

B.T. / USMC/USS MISSOURI / 1st Lt.

...Everybody on our part agreed that it was indeed, one of the best trips any of us had; and this was due in no small part to all the assistance and advice you and your Agency gave us. Not many travel agencies would have spent so much time and effort with a group as small as ours, and we just wanted you to know how much we appreciated...

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