Hello. I'm Mehmet, your local expert for Turkey
Hello. I'm Mehmet, your local expert for Turkey
I was born in 1983 and raised in Istanbul, the cradle of civilization that served as the capital of the Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman Empires for 16 centuries, continues to be the all-time center of attraction with its unique history. Istanbul is one of the first cities in the world that come to mind thinking of a both “historic and touristic city”.
I have been creating memorable programs for the last 20 years and specialised on; Special Interest Tours, Small Group Escorted Tours, Religious Tours, Sail&Bike Tours and Cultural Experience Programmes in Turkey.
Mehmet’s favourite trips
4 days / 1200 USD
Sensational landscapes of Cappadocia
3 different modes of transportation to explore Cappadocia - by hot air balloon, on the back of a camel as well as on an ATV quad. Why choose if you can have it all? Four days filled with fun and adventure in the volcanic valleys around Cappadocia make an unforgettable trip.
locations
4 days
Sensational landscapes of Cappadocia
5 days
City & culture - Istanbul and Cappadocia
9 days
Magical Turkey
6 days
Delightful Turkey
22 days
Cultural Turkish Odyssey
10 days
Discovering Turkey
7 days
A week in Istanbul
8 days
Hiking in the valleys of Cappadocia
9 days
Turkish Treasures: A Journey through History, Culture, and Natural Wonders
Why travellers love Mehmet
Alison
18/03/2026“We booked a trip to Istanbul and Cappadocia which was brilliant. Everything went very smoothly, taxis turned up on time, hotels were comfortable and welcoming and any questions we had both before the trip and during it were answered promptly, even out of hours. All three tours which were part of our trip were interesting and the guides were knowledgeable and friendly. The 1811 Cave Hotel was stunning as was Cappodicia itself. All in all, we would throroughly recommend this trip.”
Susan
12/09/2024“Considering all the moving parts to the trip with internal flights, pickups and drop offs to various hotels and airports and various tours, the trip went very well. Mehmet and his team responded very quickly when there was an issue(very few considering) and corrected it. I feel there was a good value to using Rough Guides and I would consider using your services again. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to Turkey.”
Irene
18/09/2024“Rough Guides helped me plan a wonderful 8 day trip through Turkiye. Our trip was a custom itinerary and Rough Guides and their expert Mehmet from Turkiye arranged all transportation, guides, admissions, and fabulous hotels in each city. Our itinerary required a lot of moving from place to place and included flights as well. We were picked up with almost military precision at each location that required a pickup. The vehicles were all clean, modern and the drivers were good. We never had a thought that we were not provided for. Our trip was everything we hoped for. I would definitely use Rough Guides again for any upcoming trips.”
Who is your local expert?
Who is Your Turkey Travel Expert?
Think of your Turkey Travel Expert as a friend who actually lives and works in the country you want to explore.
They know the destination inside out – from seasonal weather patterns and lesser-known regions to the best local restaurants and boutique hotels. They’ll help you plan and book a trip that’s 100% tailored to your interests, with no cookie-cutter templates.
Our local experts work with handpicked accommodations, trusted drivers, and top-rated activity providers. So you get a smooth, authentic experience – while supporting local businesses along the way.
