Anatolian Civilizations | 10 Days (Small Group)

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  Marcos

  · June 5th, 2025
  This has been by far the most disappointing tour that I have ever taken as a history enthusiast. I did the tour in Spanish but I was sent the wrong itinerary hence I was expecting the tour to include the Topkapi Palace which is not the case, instead they will take you to the "soap operas neighborhood" which clearly makes no sense, but this is just the beginning of the time wasting. On the way to Ankara the bus broke down with a four to five hour delay hence there was no time to even partially see the city. Then came the worst for a history lover like me: only around 45 minutes allotted to see the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations one of the most important archaeological museums in the planet, but the time is so dramatically insufficient that I couldn't even see 50% of the exhibits. Only to be followed by a visit to the Ataturk Mausoleum which is just as long as the visit to the museum when this place can actually be visited in much less than 30 minutes because there's nothing to see really. This is a disgraceful misallocation of the available time. Since there is only one day in the Kappadocia region, the chances of getting on the hot air balloon are a coin toss since the weather conditions have to be perfect for it to happen. There's no even time to climb the Uchisar Castle. Then one of my favorite parts of the tour: wasting precious time in a jewelry store listening to a sales pitch and have you there for more than an hour trying to force sell you some jewelry. And after that.. you guessed it: another sales pitch again miserably wasting your time trying to sell you some carpets. You'll only have time to take a glance of Ephesus, they wouldn't even take you to the activities that are included with the ticket such as the interactive digital museum which greatly enhances the experience. And then... yes, yet another sales pitch this time trying to sell you leather goods. In Bergama they will take you to the askeplion which is nice but it makes no sense the fact that there's no visit to the acropolis and the actual ancient city. This is like going to Paris and being shown Sainte-Chapelle instead of Notre Dame, this was the tipping point when I decided this is not even worth 3 stars. Then there's Troy which can be seen in 45 min but we were there for barely 30 min without even time to take a few extra pictures, basically in and out. We didn't even go to the Troy Museum which is right on the site and has great reviews. Again, it escapes me why the Bergama acropolis was not included since we got to Canakkale several hours before sunset since Troy is only 30 min from Canakkale. I guess some people wanted to have time to bathe in the Aegean sea... of all places. From day 4 onwards you will spend the overwhelming majority of the time with your rear end sitting on a bus. The quality of the food in the places the bus stops, prix-fixe menu in the hotels, and some breakfasts, was questionable (to say the least) around half the time. Same goes for hotels quality. The second star goes for the fact that the constumer service was prompt and the guide, Orkur, was knowledgeable and professional. Conclusion: if you love history this tour is NOT for you.
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  Eskapas commented on this review

  Hi Marcos Thank you for your review. We are sorry to hear that the tour was not able to satisfy you. The Spanish tour itinerary is slightly different than English itinerary. e.g. Spanish tour is not a small group tour and doesn't visit Topkapı Palace,... Show more
  Trip date: April 2025
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  Mercedita

  · May 27th, 2025
  We live the tour…Edrem is good guide.
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  Eskapas commented on this review

  Hi Merceditan, Thank you for your review. Kind Regards, Aysegul
  
  Trip date: April 2025
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  Chris & Cathy

  · April 30th, 2025
  Abdullah was a Very knowledgeable guide. With the exception of hotel in Pammmukle all the hotels were clean and had helpful staff. I feel the buffet meals in the evening cater for alll. Breakfasts always had a range of foods. Bus was comfortable, free bottle water daily. Entering sites of interest was very organised and we were always told what to expect and usually had enough time to view places of interest. For those less mobile there were options for them. A small group of 14 people in our tour was a bonus, particularly using toilets.
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  Eskapas commented on this review

  Hi Christopher, Thank you for your review. Hope to see you soon with another Eskapas trip. Kind Regards, Aysegul
  Trip date: March 2025
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  Odalys

  · April 1st, 2025
  I had a great time..loved 🇹🇷 Turkey! So much history I was overwhelmed and happy to b there! Would like a huge shout out to our tour guide Erdem..H was wonderful..He made our experiences very enjoyable. Also he kept us safe and honestly we had a great time because of him! I will never forget this awesome trip.
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  Eskapas commented on this review

  Hi Odalys, Thank you very much for your review. Kind Regards, Aysegul
  
  Trip date: March 2025
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  Harrison R.

  · November 21st, 2024
  Cappadocia was the highlight of our trip, with its enchanting sunsets and sunrises. Many thanks to the organizers for their precise and timely arrangements. Our guides deserve special appreciation for their captivating and informative excursions. We explored numerous places and gained extensive knowledge about each site without a moment of boredom, all thanks to their engaging storytelling
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  Trip date: March 2023

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  Olga V.

  · November 21st, 2024
  We are so grateful to Eskapas for organizing our tour from Istanbul to Canakkale! Everything promised was delivered perfectly. All transfers were on time, in excellent condition, and had great drivers! A special thank you to the guides—they made the stories fun and fascinating, packed with interesting facts. The groups were small, so everyone got to listen and participate. My husband and I were thrilled!
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  Trip date: November 2024

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  Jessica O.

  · November 21st, 2024
  Everything went smoothly. Thanks to Eskapas for organizing our trip to Anatolian Civilizations. The guides also did a great job during the tours. We enjoyed every minute of it. Exploring the underground city in Cappadocia was a unique experience. We highly recommend it.
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  Trip date: March 2024

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  Jonathan F.

  · November 21st, 2024
  Our experience in Turkey was fantastic. Everything went exactly as expected. The pilot was outstanding, and the one-hour hot air balloon ride was incredibly enjoyable. Thank you so much! I highly recommend it.
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  Trip date: August 2023

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  Merry S.

  · November 21st, 2024
  Our experience in Cappadocia was fantastic, thanks to our wonderful tour guide. She was both knowledgeable and friendly, making the tour truly unforgettable. My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed it. The mosques and palaces were incredible, and we learned a lot. We fell in love with the culture and history. We will definitely recommend this to our friends.
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  Trip date: November 2024

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  Albert Z.

  · November 21st, 2024
  The king size treatment, hospitality was top class. Our guide Ipek was also very nice. Food, arrangements superb... We loved it!
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  Trip date: May 2023

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