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Dear Kagan,
I don't know if I wrote to you after our trip to Turkey with you as our tour guide in 2008. I just wanted to say that you were such a wonderful and gracious tour guide. We enjoyed our time with you, the beautiful sites, lunch at one of your favorite places, and all of the history and stories you told us. We couldn't have asked for a better tour.
I was pleasantly surprised that you would remember me again this year at Christmas time. Thank you.
I am happy for your daughter and that your company is doing well after 10 years. It's that personal touch that makes your company special.
I wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and a healthy and prosperous New Year. Keep up the good work! Warm Regards,
Dani Shackelford... Turkey with Kagan in 2008
sample itineraries for Turkey

Sample itineraries...
Turkey Best in 12 days:

Day 1 /
International flights to Istanbul.
Transfer services from the airport to the hotel.
Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 2 /
All day touring Istanbul.
Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 3 /
All day touring Istanbul.
Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 4 /
Checking out from the hotel in Istanbul and start driving from the European side of Turkey towards Dardanelles.
Visiting First World War sites of Dardanelles on route (if interested).
As we arrive to Dardanelles, we are taking a ferry to cross from the European side to the Asian side of Turkey and spending the night in Dardanelles area.
Overnight in Dardanelles.
Istanbul to Dardanelles: 200 Miles

Day 5 /
As we check out from the hotel, first stop of the day is Troy (of Helen & Paris).
Following the coastal route along Aegean Sea, we continue driving to Pergamon.
Upon arrival, we have visits to Asklepeion (ancient hospital) and the Acropolis of Pergamon (Greek / 2400 years old).
After a late afternoon drive, we expect to arrive to Ephesus area around 6pm.
Overnight in Ephesus area.
Dardanelles to Ephesus: 260 Miles

Day 6 /
After checking out from the hotel, we have the entire morning visiting Ephesus, Terrace Houses of Ephesus and the House of Virgin Mary.
In the afternoon, we have a 3 hours drive to Pamukkale, giving us enough time to have a look/visit at Hierapolis (Roman, 2000 years old) and the natural wonder; the travertines of Pamukkale.
Overnight in Pamukkale.
Ephesus to Pamukkale: 130 Miles

Day 7 /
This is a long day driving... inland country... totally different than coastal Turkey.
With an early departure, we expect arriving to Konya around 3pm.
After a late afternoon visit to the Museum of Whirling Derwishes, we have a walking tour of Konya.
The city has this most attractive oriental market.
Spending an hour in the market area of Konya is a true experience and we will surely create time for this in late afternoon / early evenning.
Overnight in Konya.
Pamukkale to Konya: 300 Miles

Day 8 /
An easy morning drive to Cappadocia.
A visit to one of the caravanserails (hotels of Silk Road caravan groups) on route.
After a 3 hours drive, we expect to arrive to Cappadocia; " toyland of God of Nature " around noon time.
Upon arrival, we start touring the unique landscape of Cappadocia, giving many photo stops all afternoon long.
Overnight in Cappadocia.
Konya to Cappadocia: 150 Miles

Day 9 /
All day in Cappadocia, visiting different locations, including underground cities, open air museums, cave churches with some 1000 years old Christian frescoes, different Cappadocian view points and many photo stops.
Overnight in Cappadocia.

Day 10 /
After checking out from the hotel, we have a morning drive to Ankara via Salt Lake.
Arrival Ankara (the capitol & second biggest city of Turkey) is in early afternoon and we have visits to Anatolian Civilizations Museum and the Mausoleum of Ataturk (the founder of modern Turkish Republic).
Overnight in Ankara.
Cappadocia to Ankara: 200 Miles

Day 11 /
Drive from the highway to be in Istanbul before 3pm, to give our guests enough time to repack & put things in order.
Overnight in Istanbul.
Ankara to Istanbul: 300 Miles

Day 12 /
Transfer services from the hotel to the airport for international flights back home.
Have a nice flight and hope to see you back in Turkey again.

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