Mehmet was timely, protective, nice, and easy going. He handled a problematic driver gracefully, and showed us some parts of Trabzon that we did not know about. He was not as passionate about his area as our other Turkish guides, but he still helped us explore the region and filled us in on some history. He was very good at offering to take photos of us in places. He speaks Arabic and English fluently as well as Turkish.

My wife and I spent 17 amazing days touring Turkey. We spent 3 days in Sanliurfa - Adiyaman region of South East Turkey. Mehmet was our guide during this part of out trip. We spent time in Sanliurfa and Gobelitepe and traveled to Mount Nemrut, before returning to Istanbul. He was an excellent guide. He knew all the history in detail; he also had interesting anecdotal stories to tell. He took us to several places that were not on our original itinerary, making our trip even more interesting. In Sanliurfa he took us to an ancient bazaar where we drank Pistachio coffee. We stopped for a refreshing Pomegranate drink at the Ataturk Dam on the Euphrates river on our way to Mount Nemrut. Mehmet climbed Mount Nemrut with me and took time to explain the history of the Commagene civilization. My wife was not able to make the climb up Mount Nemrut, but Mehmet made sure that she was safe and comfortable before we set out. Overall, we very much enjoyed our time with Mehmet and would definitely recommend him as a guide in the future.

Highly Recommended. This trip was full of Wow! moments. Mehmet grew up in the area and has been visiting sites like Tepe for 25 years. You will see all the main sites but you’ll also get to see off the beaten track wow sites where if we weren’t the only ones there, we were one of only a handful. Mehmet took great care of us from start to finish. We only booked 3 full days in the Urfa area, but Mehmet showed up the day before with our ride that he had arranged to make sure we made it to our hotel. Turns out the hotel we booked on our own was in the very narrow streets of the old part of town where many cars don’t fit. Mehmet called ahead and had someone from our small boutique hotel meet us and walk us through the cobble stone streets to our hotel. Mehmet took care of us every step of the way like this. Each day was packed with amazing sites tailored to our interest. We had a great trip with Mehmet. Our only regret is that we didn’t schedule more time with him. Next time!

Mehmet was the tour guide for myself (F37) and my parents (both 74) on our 12 day Eastern Türkiye odyssey which started from Gaziantep and ended in Rize. I initially started planning the trip in March - six months prior to the tour. Even during these early stages Mehmet's communication and attention to detail were excellent as we went back and forth to create the perfect itinerary. Mehmet assisted in the booking of various hotels and was even able to negotiate cheaper rates for some that I had already booked myself. From being picked up from the airport on the first day (in a very comfortable Mercedes 7 seater), to being dropped off at the airport in Rize on the last day, the tour was excellent beyond my expectations. Mehmet is extremely knowledgeable and passionate about his country and the many millennia of history and culture which can be experienced here. He is also good company, well organised, punctual and sensitive to different needs within a group. He went out of his way to make every day memorable. We all had an amazing trip. If you are considering engaging Mehmet for a tour and visiting Eastern Türkiye I would say don't hesitate on either count.

Our tour of the beautiful Black Sea region was most educational and enjoyable thanks to the professional expertise and knowledge of our guide Mehmet Bey. We will always remember our spectacular trips to the Sumela Monastery, the city of Trabzon, Ayder highlands and Uzongol, which were full of lifetime memories that my Philippine Embassy colleagues and myself will cherish forever. Thank you Mehmet Bey for hosting us as we explored this lovely part of the country for the first time in our lives!