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    I've also wondered, mil, why Tauck doesn't go to magical Turkey. You mentioned Rick Steves but there is also Road Scholar. We took their 8 or 9 day tour of Istanbul about ten years ago. It was outstanding. We stayed in a great hotel (not always the case with Road Scholar) and ate at several restaurants mentioned in Gourmet Magazine. From there we flew on our own and stayed in Selcuk for a few days. We went to Ephesus and hired a driver take us to Aphrodisias and Pammukule (sp?). Then we flew to Cappodoccia for a few more days. It was so easy because the people in the hotels arranged everything for us. Drivers picked us up at airports and reservations for day tours were made for us. While in Selcuk I asked about a bus to a nearby town. They insisted on providing a driver.

    I hope you get there. Turkey is one of our favorite countries, Istanbul is probably in our top five cities, and the Turkish people are warm and friendly. I hope this is being sent as a private message.

    February 22
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      Hello Moores. I just saw this, my apologies if I didn't answer earlier.
      Tauck's last tour to Turkey was several years ago, I was going to go with them but cancelled due to the bomb explosion. at one of the malls a week prior to my trip.
      Later on... several years after, I met a lady who was on that tour, she told me people and TD's were on edge, they were super vigilant, but you could feel the fear on them, she loved the country, but she told me only as she flew out of Turkey she felt relieve.

      Now, I also know from a good source, that Tauck had a horrible scare on one of their trips to Turkey- They were staying at the Inter-Continental, if I remember well and there was a shooting episode or a car explosion near the hotel...
      I was told that a couple, got so scared, that they picked up their luggage and left hotel and country without advising the TD- so of course, PANIC!!! as the TD ask the group to meet in a specific place, no one could find the couple, they called every hospital, police dept. and also Tauck headquarters... which did contact the family members, just to find out the couple was at home already.
      This is what I was told. -
      Now, good news, I'm booked to go next year 2025 with an Spanish company- Hotels are 5* but not Tauck deluxe opulent style.
      so $$ is much better, I'll go for 15 days .- Tours is a 12 day and staying another xtra 3 on my own and will go to my favorite hotel Brand, Four Seasons- ;) Sultanahmet. I have to pamper myself. :)

      Okay Moores, have a great weekend. -

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