Europe, Middle East Trip Leader

Yunus Ozdemir

Combining his vast knowledge of archaeology with a passion for leading trips, Yunus has guided visitors from many countries around the world since 2003. After leading tours on Turkey's Lycian Way, he created and realized the idea of a long-distance walking route in the Caria region in southwestern Turkey. Yunus received a degree in Classical Archaeology from Akdeniz University in 2005 and has a master's degree in Cultural Heritage. For the past six years, he has lectured at Cappadocia University. He lives in Cappadocia with his wife and two children.

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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

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 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

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