Yunus Ozdemir

"Yunus is a passionate, humorous and knowledgeable guide, with much to share about his country and its history. We appreciate his engaging style and his consideration for traveler needs, limitations, and priorities. "

Bruce S.

Greensboro, NC

"Yunus was extremely knowledgeable about all the historical details of the sites and areas we visited. We appreciated the extras he showed us that made our experience even more memorable."

Jenny C.

Calgary, Canada

"It was an absolute delight to be able to travel with Yunus. His knowledge and enthusiasm were boundless and infectious and every day with new discoveries and experiences, everything was well orchestrated. His friendliness and his care of everyone in the group and his fun sense of humor kept us going even on the toughest hikes."

Joanna M.

Chiang Mai, Thailand
The Turquoise Coast

"You could not have a better guide than Yunus. His vast knowledge of history and the sites was amazing. He has a great sense of humor and is fun to be around."

Julie F.

Washington, DC

"Yunus is the perfect guide for this trip. His knowledge of archaeology and the cultural history of Turkey and its many religions and inhabitants is impressive and totally relevant. He was able to summarize and show examples covering the Bronze Age through 1923 that brought each era to life."

Laurie C.

Summit, NJ

"Wow! What a terrific guide, willing to delve into more controversial issues with humility, honesty, and pragmatic perspective. We REALLY learned a lot from him, really respected his knowledge, and were super impressed by his "wrangling skills" as he shepherded us through the various sites and on and off the tour bus. "

Michele K.

Palo Alto, CA

"Yunus was fabulous — extremely knowledgeable about Turkey, its history, the archeological aspects, the customs, and more. His sense of humor and warmth were wonderful!! He was incredibly organized. Yunus made the trip what it was — truly fantastic !"

Nancy G.

Davis, CA

"Our guide, Yunus Ozdemir, was able to relate the vast history and culture of this remarkable country to us in a way that captured our imaginations and made us want to return again and again."

Oleta M.

Davis, CA

"As a world traveler I have had many guides throughout the years, including great guides through WT. Yunus was by far the most exceptional guide I have ever had on any trip! His knowledge of the history and culture of the region was astounding. His kindness, empathy and ability to address the unexpected as far more than we could have hoped for."

Oleta M.

Davis, CA

"Yunus was a champion in all regards—knowledge, kindness, compassion, and enthusiasm. He brought our group together quickly and made us all feel like family. His ability to explain the history and peoples of Türkiye was amazing. He answered all our questions with thoughtful well-explained responses. A professional in all regards."

Rob F.

Davis, CA

"I can't say enough about Yunus. He was exceptionally knowledgeable and passionate about his material. He was engaging and interacted beautifully with our group. Despite long days and a packed schedule, he was always positive and patient. We absolutely love him!"

Terry T.

Danville, CA

"Yunus was beyond excellent. Tour participants told me throughout the trip how much they appreciated his knowledge, explanations, attention to our comfort, and ability to update itinerary to accommodate individuals' needs as well as local situations like unexpected closures. We asked a lot of questions and Yunus was able to answer them all thoroughly and with clear explanations. We felt extremely lucky and grateful to have a guide as knowledgeable, capable, and attentive as Yunus and would highly recommend him."

Yvonne W.

Mountain View, CA