Travel Talk Tours Arvostelua 

I took Travel Talk's Essential Turkey tour for 10 days and my guide was Mustafa. He was excellent and the group of people on tour were wonderful as well. Mustafa covered everything promised on the tour well and went above and beyond to with additional stops. I would highly recommend Travel Talk and if you can get Mustafa you will be lucky. He was professional and informative.

Finally getting around to posting a review from my experience with Mustafa as our guide on the 10-day Travel Talk Tour of Turkey by land.

The tour was WONDERFUL and I would recommend it to anyone who is interested in learning about the history of the country while having a lot of fun along the way.

It was clear that Mustafa was very well studied. He spent many years becoming certified to do this tour and it showed. I learned a lot about the history, culture, food and even small trivia facts about of the country.

Thank you Travel Talk and Mustafa for a great experience.

It was well worth the spend!

We booked our very first escorted tour with Travel Talk after many years of travelling on our own. With age and physical limitations, we decided to be on this tour. From the booking and arrangements, its was cordial and went very well. Then,that day arrived and we were greeted at IST and taken to our hotel. Arriving late, we missed the welcome meet up. The next morning we met a very gracious person who was our guide. MUSTAFA! Through the next several days of our amazing tour, he was courteous, emphatic, compassionage and not only armed with incredible knowledge about the sights but also a great entertainer. He is very photogenic. Those on his tours will understand. He was a lively and professional tour guide and perhaps a
standard other guides need to be measured by. Thank you Travel Talk. If this is your standard for tours and all your guides, I will certainly be travelling more with you.

We did Travel Talk's Turkey by Land (12 day) tour. What a fabulous combination of history (ancient and more recent), beach and sunshine and of course, the glorious spectacles of Pamukkale and Cappadocia. Our guide, Mustafa, looked after us superbly, every step of the way. From streamlined meal stops (with clean toilets) to fun facts and bite sized history lessons, Mustafa was able to make the journey interesting and comfortable. We especially appreciated the extra effort to change the schedule to avoid the cruise ship crowds and cater to individual requests. Truly a masterful guide for a wonderful journey.

I took the 10 day turkey to tour Best tour I ever took had so much fun land to take all my tours with travel time if all the guides are as good as Mustafa

This relates to how Travel Talk Tours have chosen to completely ignore an issue of racism that I have been raising for 4+ years with them, up to my latest experience raising it with them on 11 December 2024 (the date of my current experience with them).

At the welcome meeting on my trip, the guide asked “is anyone here American - because we hate Americans”, then followed it up with “is anyone here Greek - because we also hate Greeks”.

I am Greek Cypriot.

Later in the week, in the microphone on the coach, he said that there had been no genocide of Armenians in Turkey. He said this had been made up.

Up to 1.5 million Armenians were systematically slaughtered in Turkey early in the 20th century. This is well documented.

I raised this with Travel Talk Tours via various online platforms up to the present date and they did absolutely nothing to address it. They’re happy to address positive reviews, but sanction racism.

EDIT IN RESPONSE TO BELOW: the date of my tour and my booking reference number has already been provided to Travel Talk Tours (and in fact they actually called my mobile in response to the message where I included those details - proving they received them), long before the time they wrote this response questioning “if” I ever went on a tour and the need to “substantiate” that I was ever on one. I can see that suggesting the tour was a figment of a customer’s imagination is a slick way of not having to be held accountable for it though. Quite disgusting to ignore the details provided only to come back with this sort of toxic, gaslighting response. Not really much good purporting to be anti-racist if your actions as a company fully suggest that you’re willing to do whatever is necessary to silence those who call it out.

Traveltalk Tours
Ultimate Balkans tour

We recently participated in the 19 day tour from Bucharest to Athens, (October 2024).

Yes, the tour visits all the places mentioned but be aware that it moves at such a pace that you often don’t have time to look around the cities where you stop for the night. Usually due to late arrival each evening & location of hotels from the city centre.

Traveltalk tours use words such as “Dynamic” & “Fast-Paced”, which in reality means they are trying to pack too much into the timeframe on offer.

I believe the reason that they can offer the Tour at the price is because they maximise the number of people travelling - (up to 42 participants).
Travelling with this many people is not enjoyable & makes for slower moving.

There is obviously a lot of time spent on the bus travelling to get to all these places with some days involving over 8 hours travelling time without actually seeing much.

Personally, I would not recommend the Tour.

I would estimate that they run at least 20 of these tours every year if not many more & they have been running them for a few years. That’s more than 1500 people that have participated in this tour & they only have 1 review on their website regarding this tour.
What does that tell you?

Absolutely loved my Travel Talk experience in Greece. Did the 7 day Greek Island Hopper. If you’re lucky enough to get Marios as your guide you’ll be blown away. This guy made it incredibly special. What was particularly noticeable was how he went out of his way to include every single person and make sure they had the best experience possible. The accommodation was lovely, the itinerary was spot on, the recommendations were great. A good balance between affordability and quality. But the sense of having an adopted family for the week made it unforgettable and that’s largely down to our guide. Highly recommend this trip but if I was doing it again I definitely would include the Athens option at the beginning. Book it!

I am amazed how travel talk takes their customers satisfaction seriously. I recently wrote a review which I feel I need to take down after travel talk explained to me where they’re at with my issue. I am satisfied with their explanation and will definitely use them again in future travels. One thing I’m going to say too is that I feel safe with them. No one gets left behind. Head counting was a must before the bus leaves for the next destination.
It’s nice to know that when you’re in a strange country, someone out there looks out for the safety of everyone.
I will definitely recommend the Balkan trip (a colleague of mine is already planning to with her daughter) - first of the many I’m going to book for this company.

Highly recommend this tour! Turkey was stunning and lots of different places were covered by the itinerary but my time was made so much better thanks to our guide Mustafa who went out of his way to ensure we had an amazing time. The gulet was definitely a highlight as was the hot air balloon ride in Cappadocia which has been on my bucketlist for the longest time. Thanks TravelTalk for an unforgettable experience!

This tour was one of the best things that I've done during my travels and exceeded all expectations. The itinerary, accomodation, activities & locations visited have all been incredible. You get it all - the bustling city, history, culture, coastal beaches, & all the natural beauty that Turkey has to offer! The pace of the tour is without fault. You see so much in just 12 days but get plenty of time to relax as well.
The tour guide Mustafa is extremely knowledgeable and he takes care in his work. He looks after his passengers well and as a solo female traveller this was very comforting. He has the best recommendations for shopping/food etc, & also has a great sense of humor which lifts the whole atmosphere. Overall an amazing experience and one you should book if you're considering it. I enjoyed it that much I've already booked another tour with Travel Talk Tours! 10/10

Dude, the 12 day Turkey by land was amazing! Our guide Mustafa was extremely knowledgeable and made this a trip to remember. The bus was very comfortable & our drivers were excellent. Do this trip & I guarantee you will have a blast. Peace, Love & may the force be with you!

I done the 10 day Turkey land tour and had a fantastic time seeing lots of different sights in Turkey. Mustafa was an excellent tour guide, always so helpful and knowledgeable about the history of Turkey. I really enjoyed the optional hike to do part of the Lycian way which was great. Lots of great food, time to enjoy the sunshine and very comfortable hotel and coach. I would recommend this trip to anyone wanting to see Turkey on a tour. Thank you Mustafa for an incredible trip! :)

Our 12-day trip to Türkiye was an incredible journey through time, culture, and culinary delights. From the stunning architecture of Istanbul's Blue Mosque and the Topkapi Palace to the surreal landscapes of Cappadocia, every moment was filled with awe. The ancient ruins of Ephesus and the thermal pools of Pamukkale added to the historical richness of our adventure.
Our guide, Mustafa, was a standout highlight. His extensive knowledge and passion for Türkiye’s history and culture brought each site to life, making our experience deeply enriching and engaging. His Organisation and attention to detail ensured we could see each site in the best possible conditions.
This trip was an extraordinary blend of history, architecture, food, and culture, made perfect by the expertise of Mustafa and the excellent services of Travel Talk. Highly recommended!

This was my third tour with Travel Talk and I continue to be impressed. All the hotels and transportation were very comfortable, and Mustafa was an incredible guide! He is a knowledgeable guide and helped make the trip a fantastic one for everyone! The itinerary was great as you got to engage with so many things that make the country amazing. Türkiye is a beautiful country and if you’re thinking about visiting, you should!

12 day Best of Turkey by Gulet.
Had an amazing tour seeing different landscapes of Turkey. From the Aegean Sea of archeological sites of ancient times to the best time sailing the Mediterranean and lastly the picturesque views of Cappadocia. Mus was the best tour guide with insights of the country and its history. A highlight of the tour was definitely the hot air balloon ride, a bucket list moment and the food in Turkey!!! Definitely recommend for solo travellers and made the best of friends from all corners of the world.

Had an amazing time on our 10 day Turkey tour. Our tour guide Mustafa was a pro who was friendly and relaxed and always gave us great tips. It was a well organised with great optionals and hotel choices. I would highly recommend to anyone wanting to do group travel!

Türkiye is a treasure trove of wonders! Imagine walking through history in Istanbul, where you can explore the grandeur of Hagia Sophia and the breathtaking Blue Mosque. Next, take a reflective visit to ANZAC Cove in Gallipoli, where the poignant stories of World War I come to life. The highlight of my trip to Türkiye,was a hot air balloon ride over Cappadocia. As you soar above the fairy chimneys and unique rock formations at sunrise, you'll feel like you're in a dream. With its rich history, stunning landscapes, and warm hospitality, Türkiye is an unforgettable destination.
I would Iike to thank our wonderful bus driver's, Tarik and Ahmet, we were always welcomed on board with a smile and were made very comfortable during our journey. A huge thank you to our tour guide, Mustafa, he continually went above and beyond to ensure we had a wonderful, stress-free time that was filled with forever memories.
Thank you Travel Talk and your wonderful team.

Had such a great time on this tour. I’ve done a couple of tours previously with Travel Talk and they are always well organised. Mustafa, our guide was great, always helpful and would make sure we were visiting at the best times to avoid the crowds. Tour was a mixture of history/ culture, beach days and natural wonders so something to suit all. Hot air ballooning over Cappadocia and the Turkish Night were such good fun. Definitely recommend!!

We did a ten days land tour in Turkey with Travel Talk tour. Our guide was Mustafa and he was excellent in every aspects. We enjoyed the tour and the only thing I didn’t give a 5* because there were too many people on the tour 40 and some of the hotel foods weren’t good.