This is a must do. So excellent. - This tour keeps you busy and on the go but it was absolutely spectacular. We have traveled a lot and this is one of the best tours we have ever done. Accommodation, meals, activities just flow into each other. Thank you for all. Arne and Steve Our guides names were: Verkay Cakir Seder GIF GIF

Excellent tour of Turkey - I did this tour with my family of 5. It was a bit tiring but I also wouldn’t have changed anything. The balloon ride in cappadocia was absolutely amazing and a worthwhile add on. The fresco cave hotel in cappadocia was the best hotel of our trip, I recommend visiting this hotel. We had one of the best meals ever at fresco and loved the historical cave hotel. All hotels we stayed at were close to shopping and restaurants. The tour guides were excellent. My only suggestion would be take a small carry on with essentials for each flight incase your luggage misses a connection. This happened to us and I was unprepared.

Amazing. Beautiful. Flawless!! - From pre-trip communication to the end of the trip airport drop off, everything about this tour was flawless. We had lots of questions prior to the trip and communication was always quick, helpful and reassuring. We added an extra night at the end of the trip thinking we would then need to arrange our own transportation to the airport, but much to our surprise, the tour operator took care that as well. We upgraded our hotels and the accommodations were excellent and in great locations. The hot air balloon ride was a once in a lifetime experience not to be missed! We only had one week in Turkey and there is no way we could have planned such an immersive trip on our own despite having planned many trips in the past. It was so nice to simply receive an email or text telling us when and where to meet and not worry about anything else! The day trips were amazing and the guides were knowledgeable and engaging. It was a whirlwind week—we saw and experienced so much and were left feeling like we took in such an incredible amount of history, culture and beauty but wanting to return someday for more! We can’t recommend this tour enough!

Thanks Altinkum travel for great Tour! - We were very happy with Altinkum travel, they organised the tour very well. Hotel in Cappadocia (cave) and Kusadasi (ocean front) was wonderful. The late flights were tough (we got to the hotel at 1.30am on one night and started at 7.25am pick up the next day but I think it was because there were no other flights to Izmir. This tour would be challenging if yoy have small children as pick up/drop off times can vary and change quickly. Also lots of spare time waiting around the airport for our flights (2-3hrs for domestic flight). Other than that the day trips were interesting (Ephesus & Pamukale). We would suggest you look up the places of visit and choose as you don't have to go to all of them. We skipped the Topaki Palace €45 and probably should have skipped the House of Virgin Mary €15 too as not much to see. Ephesus and Pamukale was worth it. Our experience with Altinkum tour has been excellent. Great communication from the day we booked (2 months advance) and they send you information always on the day before to prepare you and answer your questions s promptly. Highly recommend them!

Great tour and great tour company - Great tour. Extremely well organised. The company even accommodated very last minute itinerary changes due to an unexpected closure of Ephesus (beyond their control) swapping our days around and moving our departure airport so we could still complete our itinerary. Very communicative and responsive to questions. Transfers worked perfectly. The guides were brilliant. Their knowledge and passion for their subject was exceptional. Both Hatty and Sergen were amazing. As a solo travel, for me it’s important to feel comfortable and have a point of contact if needed. Couldn’t fault the trip at all and I would not hesitate to book with TOUR ALTINKUM again. Thank you for a wonderful experience and for making my time here so special.

Get out of your comfort zone and get to Türkiye. You won’t regret it - I was unprepared for what Türkiye had to offer. The history. The people. The food! Our tour organiser Tour Altinkum had all bases covered. Highlights of Istanbul, Ballooning in Cappadocia, ancient cities galore, all rolled into one continues highly organised and faultless holiday I cannot recommend these guys enough. They organised everything for my wife and and I to have an unforgettable experience

Excellent planning and service for seven days in Turkey - Everything about this trip was excellent. From the moment we arrived in Turkey, everything was arranged for us, including airport transfers in large and clean automobiles, tours with knowledgeable guides, usually with lunch included, hotel accommodations in great locations and hassle free flight arrangements between the cities. It was a fast pace for the seven days, full of exciting adventures. The service provided by the tour company was top notch!

Best 7 days package for Turkey - We had a great time. Our tours pick up were all on time. Guide tours were all knowledgeable. Hotel accommodations were all good. Thanks to the organisers who made our trip pleasant and enjoyable.

It was a very good memory! - The seven-day trip was a lot of fun and good memories. I am glad that I was able to visit tourist attractions in Turkey efficiently. The itinerary, the hotel, the guides, they were all satisfying. On the first day, I was a little worried because I couldn't contact them well, but from the second day onwards, I was able to travel with peace of mind because I was well informed of the details. Perhaps the only regrets were the long waits at the airport and the excessive pressure you felt when you were taken to the souvenir shop. The four-hour wait at Denizli airport (a small, empty regional airport) was very leisurely and painful. Understandably, the transfer to Istanbul airport was early due to traffic conditions, but I still thought the arrival 3 hours before was early. I also felt a little stressed at the souvenir shop as the staff hung around. Other than that, we had a really good trip and I am very grateful to the staff. Thank you very much.

Pamukkale Tour – Deeply Disappointing and Misleading - Pamukkale Tour – Deeply Disappointing and Misleading We recently booked a multi-day tour through Viator, operated by Tour Altinkum (Tour Altruism). While the earlier portions (Ephesus, Kusadasi, Cappadocia) were well organized, the final day in Pamukkale was a complete failure and a clear case of false advertising. False Promotion of Cleopatra Pool We specifically chose this itinerary because it included the Cleopatra Pool, which is shown prominently in the booking photos and descriptions. When we arrived, we were shocked to discover the Cleopatra Pool has been closed for a long time—a fact that neither the agency nor the tour description disclosed. The disappointment of traveling from Kusadasi only to find out the highlight was inaccessible was beyond frustrating. Unengaged Guide and Lack of Value The guide provided, Mr. Ogün, did not guide at all. He spent the day either seated under a tree or on the phone. We received zero explanation or context about the area or its historical significance. This felt like a completely unguided visit where we were essentially just dropped off. Terrible Food Experience Lunch was offered at a place that felt extremely low-budget, with no ice, poor quality food, and a limited menu. The only edible part was the rice. This was nowhere near the level of meals we had in the earlier parts of the tour. Wasted Time and Lack of Flexibility Due to the closed Cleopatra Pool, we had nothing meaningful to do for over 3 hours. When we raised our concerns, the response was tone-deaf—suggesting we relax at a hotel pool or “do our research” beforehand. This is unacceptable for a paid, guided tour booked through a reputable platform. Partial Recovery and Final Thoughts Eventually, we requested and received an earlier flight back to Istanbul, but only after extensive negotiation and emotional stress. We were also misled into believing a refund would be possible—only to be told it wasn’t after we agreed to the pool option. Thanks to Meriç for handling the logistics and arranging the flight change, but this doesn’t compensate for the wasted time and cost of the tour day. Final Verdict ❌ Do not book Pamukkale through this tour operator. ❌ Misleading images and descriptions ❌ Zero guide value ❌ Subpar logistics and food ❌ Disrespectful handling of guest expectations We feel scammed and would advise Viator and other agencies to remove Pamukkale from their packages until it is properly restored and the experience matches what is sold.