About Us

Learn about our licensed travel agency, experienced team and our commitment to delivering high quality Turkey tours.

Welcome to TurkeyTravel.com

TurkeyTravel.com helps travelers discover Turkey through carefully planned private, small-group, and customized tours. From Istanbul and Cappadocia to Ephesus, Pamukkale, Antalya, and Gallipoli, we create journeys that combine Turkey’s most important historical sites with authentic local experiences.

Our goal is simple: to make traveling in Turkey easy, enjoyable, and memorable through thoughtful planning, local expertise, and personal service.

Licensed & Trusted Turkish Travel Agency

TurkeyTravel.com is the travel brand of Kontes Travel, a licensed Class A Turkish travel agency (TÜRSAB A-13410) based in Istanbul.

As a locally based travel company, we combine professional travel planning with first-hand knowledge of Turkey. Our team works closely with experienced local guides, hotels, transportation providers, and trusted partners throughout the country to create well-organized and comfortable travel experiences.

Meet Erdal Serbest

Erdal Serbest - Founder & Travel Specialist

Founder & Travel Specialist

Erdal Serbest is the founder of Kontes Travel, the licensed Turkish travel agency behind TurkeyTravel.com. Since 2006, he has been helping travelers from around the world discover Turkey through carefully planned journeys. Based in Istanbul, Erdal combines extensive local knowledge with a personal approach to travel planning.

His approach is simple: combine local knowledge, personal attention, and thoughtful planning to create travel experiences that are comfortable, authentic, and tailored to each traveler.

From the first inquiry to the end of the journey, Erdal remains personally involved in planning and supporting many of the trips arranged through TurkeyTravel.com.

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Tailor-Made Turkey Tours

From the moment you contact us, our travel experts begin designing your custom Turkey tour package to match your schedule, budget, and travel style.
From your arrival to your final departure, our team is available 24/7 to ensure every detail runs smoothly.

In Istanbul, you can enjoy private or small group tours covering iconic sites such as Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Dolmabahçe Palace, or take a Bosphorus cruise and discover local markets and street food.

Across the country, we arrange immersive experiences in Cappadocia, Ephesus, Antalya, Pergamon, and more. You may also enjoy a gulet cruise from Fethiye, a hot air balloon flight in Cappadocia, or visits to historical sites like Troy, Göbekli Tepe, and Çatalhöyük.

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Gallipoli & ANZAC Tours

For our Australian and New Zealand guests, we offer exclusive Gallipoli tours that focus on the ANZAC heritage.

Our experienced guides share deep knowledge and stories that make each visit to the Gallipoli Peninsula a meaningful journey of remembrance.

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Partnerships & Travel Agencies

KONTES TRAVEL collaborates with respected international travel agencies, offering special rates for partners.

If your agency would like to work with us, please reach out to our travel experts for collaboration opportunities.

Plan Your Next Turkey Adventure

Whether you’re looking for a private Istanbul tour, a Cappadocia balloon experience, or a cultural journey through ancient Ephesus, TurkeyTravel.com is here to create the perfect itinerary for you.

We look forward to welcoming you to our amazing country and helping you discover the best tours to Turkey.

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What Makes Us Different

Expert Local Guides

Passionate and knowledgeable

Our local guides bring Turkey to life with their deep knowledge, stories, and insider tips, ensuring every journey is unforgettable

Comfortable Travel

Modern vehicles, boutique hotels

Travel in style and relax in carefully selected accommodations, with modern vehicles and boutique hotels enhancing your comfort every step of the way.

Customizable Packages

Tailored to your needs

Every trip is designed just for you – choose your destinations, activities, and pace to create a truly personalized adventure.

Authentic Experiences

Culture, history, adventure

Immerse yourself in Turkey’s rich culture, fascinating history, and thrilling adventures for experiences you won’t find anywhere else.

Licensed Turkish Travel Agency

TurkeyTravel.com is operated by Kontes Travel, a licensed Turkish travel agency (TURSAB A-13410) specializing in private and small group tours.

Testimonials

What Our Travelers Say

We had a wonderful experience with Turkey Travel Agency during our tour in Turkey. Everything was perfectly organized, and our guide was knowledgeable and very friendly. We felt safe and well taken care of throughout the journey. The hotel selections and the itinerary were excellent.

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Selman K.

May 7, 2025

A big thank you to Erdal & Gaye for a fantastic experience in Turkey. From the walking tours in Instanbul ( Spice markets & back streets tours) to the balloon flight in Cappadocia. It was all an adventure to remember. The guides were friendly & knowledgable. Accommadation & daily transport was excellent.

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Robyn M.

June 22, 2023

Recent trip to turkey, what a wonderful experience, tours, pickups and accommodation was excellent. Big thank you to Erdal and Gaye at Kontestravel for arranging such a memorable trip.. Robyn and Bev Townsville, Australia.

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Bev O

June 22, 2023

We spent 6 weeks in Europe, 2 of which were in Turkey. Gaye and Erdal went over and beyond to ensure we had a wonderful time and organized flights, hotels, tours to Gallopi, Troy, Ephesus, Secuk and Izmir. We sailed up the Bosporus and ferried to Kadiköy and caught trams around Istanbul and to Karikoy.

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Tony F.

June 21, 2023

Gaye Reeves, Erdal and the guides Turkey Travel hired were knowledgeable and amazingly helpful. They customized a tour for 10 of us starting in Istanbul and continuing around western Turkey, then to Cappadocia and back to Istanbul for a 20 day experience.

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Marjorie P.

October 3, 2022

Turkey Travel organized a WONDERFUL trip for us - they took care of booking everything for our 10 family members - all the hotels, tour guides, bus transportation, some of the meals, and even a domestic flight to get us back to Istanbul after 10 days of touring the outer areas of the country.