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About Local Turkey Tours

We create private journeys with thoughtful planning, licensed local guides and personal care from your first idea to your final day in Turkey.

Travel Designed by People Who Live Here

Local Turkey Tours was created for travellers who want more than a fixed itinerary. We combine the essential sights with the places, stories and daily details that make a journey feel personal.

Every trip begins with a conversation about your interests, available time and preferred pace. We might combine Istanbul’s historic landmarks with a walk through Kuzguncuk, or Cappadocia’s cave heritage with a quieter valley. We allow realistic time for journeys between places and leave room to enjoy them.

Meet the Founders

Two perspectives shape our journeys: thoughtful travel planning and years of guiding people through Turkey.

Ayşe Ertan, co-founder of Local Turkey Tours

Co-founder · Travel Planning

Ayşe Ertan

Ayşe brings 18 years of tourism experience, from individual holidays and private itineraries to group travel and incentive programmes. She enjoys understanding what matters to each traveller and bringing the details together into a journey that feels personal.

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Mehmet Vural, co-founder and licensed professional tourist guide

Co-founder · Licensed Tour Guide

Mehmet Vural

A Cappadocia native and licensed professional tourist guide, Mehmet brings 25 years of experience guiding international visitors across Turkey. His knowledge, patience and attentive approach help guests feel comfortable asking questions and exploring at their own pace.

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What Shapes Every Journey

01

Personal Attention

We begin with your interests and priorities, then shape the route, hotels and experiences around them.

02

Local Knowledge

We combine well-known landmarks with neighbourhoods, local stories and quieter places that add another perspective.

03

Flexible Planning

We plan realistic travel times and a comfortable pace, refining the details with you before your journey is confirmed.

The Agency Behind Your Journey

Local Turkey Tours is operated by Climax Turizm Seyahat Acentası. Our travel planning and services are provided through this agency, bringing together our personal approach and the organisation of your trip.Climax Turizm Seyahat Acentası · A Group Travel Agency · Licence No. 1772

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