Local Turkey Tours · Travel Journal
Mehmet Vural
Co-Founder & Licensed Professional Tour Guide
Originally from Cappadocia, Mehmet Vural is a co-founder of Local Turkey Tours and a licensed professional tour guide with 25 years of experience. Throughout his career, he has introduced Turkey to visitors from many different countries, guiding groups, individual travellers and diplomatic guests.
A graduate of English Language and Literature, Mehmet combines his knowledge of Turkey’s destinations, history and culture with a patient and attentive approach. He takes time to understand his guests’ interests and goes the extra mile to help them feel comfortable and well looked after.
Through the Local Turkey Tours journal, Mehmet shares stories and insights from his years of guiding, offering travellers a personal perspective on Turkey and its people.
Articles by Mehmet Vural
Turkish Hospitality: A Knock on a Village Door
A village visit with two Japanese travellers becomes an unexpected introduction to Turkish hospitality. Discover the meaning of “Tanrı misafiri” and the warmth behind a simple invitation to tea.
Read Article →Culture & Local LifeArranged Marriage in Turkey: A Conversation on a Boat
A question from American guests leads guide Mehmet Vural to share his parents’ story and reflect on görücü usulü and changing marriage traditions in Turkey.
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