I just returned April 4, 2026 from Rick Steves' fabulous 13-day Turkey tour. Please know that everything went seamlessly and that no one scheduled to visit Turkey should hesitate. All flights were on time and the tour was in no way impacted by issues occurring in Iran to the East. We experienced zero anti- American sentiment anywhere in the country and at no time felt unsafe. The native Turks were nothing short of warm, kind, friendly, and helpful. My friend and I arrived 5 days prior to our tour in Istanbul. Whenever we became lost using public transport or trying to find a destination... there was always someone willing to help with directions or show us how to load
a train or tram card, etc. Our Rick Steves tour guide was Yaren. She was phenomenal... to say the least. Her knowledge of the country's history, art, architecture, culture, archaeological sites, etc. is incredible. Her love for... and pride in her country... shines through. She made the trip a standout experience for me. I marveled at her ability to keep all members of our tour group happy, on time, and in possession of all their personal items.
This was my first Rick Steves tour and will definitely not be my last.
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