Visit Turkey with Rashid
as Your Guide

Over the years Rashid has repeatedly received praise from his clients for his "knowledge," "sense of humour" and "attention and care for his customers." Many clients have remarked Rashid was the "best guide they ever had." Statements such as "You have restored our faith in tour guides," and "Who could ever ask for a better guide," were very touching indeed.

"You are different from any other guide because your knowledge is so extensive." Gan Boon Seng (November, 2009)

"I very much enjoyed your very enlightening and interesting comments during my visits with you to various Istanbul sites. Your observations were always insightful, and it was a pleasure to discuss with you a variety of subjects bearing on Turkish history."
Zbigniew Brezinski, National security adviser to President Jimmy Carter

"A walking CD rom is Rashid."
Elyn Aviva, Author

"I have never encountered anyone so well informed about all aspects of the sites, country, history, culture, folklore, shopping, culinary traditions, lifestyles, ethnic issues, economics, trade - wow"
Jody Brightman, Professor

"Our guide was 'Tops' - This has been an awesome experience due to his knowledge!!"
Lisa Frost

"We enjoyed every minute of our adventure and feel that we have equivalent of a college education in understanding Turkey's background, history, art politics, etc." Sonya & Bill Lee

"Mr. Ergener taught more about Turkish history, geography, daily life, politics, architecture, geology, religion and many other subjects than we imagined could be possible."
Dixie DuPree

"His knowledge covers a breadth of information about Turkey: From its culture and people, to Turkey's ancient and modern history. I highly recommend Dr. Ergener." Colleen Fliedner, Travel Writer

"Rashid Ergener was an exceptionally knowledgeable and articulate guide who put everything we saw into a clear context."
Constance Doran

"A special thank to you Rashid for such a perfect historic overview of the many wondrous places we visited and which provided exactly the kind of information that the members of the delegation wanted."
John Millington, Council on Foreign Relations, 1999

The tour was the best learning experience any of has had. But, even more importantly, it was really fun. We all love your personality and sense of humour." Susan and David Dykstra, Susie and Warren Ogden, Meagen Bur

"My wife and I just completed the Treasures of Turkey 15 day tour. Our tour group was lucky enough to have one of the best Tour Guides in Turkey, Rashid Ergener, who was extremely knowledgeable, compassionate, and made sure that all the travelers were well looked after and comfortable."
Peter A. (Posted on Insight Vacations website, September 29, 2007, 03:14)

"I have done three bus tours this year. Rashid was above all expectations in knowledge, people skills, caring nature, organization."
Wendy Critchlow (INSIGHT Treasures of Turkey, December 2009)

"In our travels, we are both in our late sixties and have worked overseas, Mr. Ergener proved to be exceptional as a tour guide. This ranged from his excellent command of English to his encyclopedic knowledge of the cultural sights to his even handed and insightful explanations of sensitive issues such as Turkey's relations with its neighbors and First World War and so on."
Lieselot and Tom Scales (2005)

"We had read on a website that you were voted #1 and now we know why."
Joey and Bill Hewitt

"Our tour guide far exceeded any other directors I have had in my six tours."
Betty Watson

"I have been on several trips and Rashid has been the best. Thank you!"
Gary Jones

"I have taken many trips & tours. Resit is the best guide I can remember. He added immensely to the enjoyment of this trip."
R. Trimmel

"I do a fair bit of journalist travel, I get to listen to guides of all sorts ... you are the best I've met ... Other tour members had a similar respect for you. In fact, you spoiled us for future guides!"
Ian Dunwoodie (Journalist and Travel Organizer)

"I have had many knowledgeable and entertaining guides through the years, both through my personal travel and as a tour escort for a museum group in North Carolina. I can honestly say you have been the best of the best in every way." Celea Poole

"Rashid could not be improved on."
Lyn Bales (Travel Agent)

"You have restored our faith in tour guides."
Marlene and Scott

"We cannot imagine a better tour director."
Earle and Carolyn Newton

"Through you I can now better understand my grandfatherÕs respect for the Turks. Kia Ora."
Paul

"It has been a real pleasure and honor to be your guest on this wonderful trip." Chuck Manning

"An honor to have met Rashid."
Wayne Deed, Travel Agent, New Zealand

"Rashid is the best tour guide I have ever had out of the eight tours I have led through Turkey. I'd like to have him next time."
Mildred Olson

"We have not yet experienced a better tour manager. Your knowledge, attention to detail and the obvious love for the great Ataturk, your country and your history were both astounding and heartwarming."
Jack Vissar

"With over thirty years in the travel industry, I have never experienced such a wonderful guide in all aspects of his work."
Peter Kanis

"We really do feel quite honored to have had you as our tour director."
Anne and Oz deRidder

"You can be assured our next tour will be with Trafalgar. But Rashid has set the bar very high!!"
Meridel and Peter McDougall