ABOUT US
Celebrate Diversity in Style
Istanbul Private Tour applies the luxury customized travel concept in the travel industry as with all other brands of Experta Tours and Events.
More than 25 Years of Excellence in Tourism
Even though Experta Tours and Events is founded in 2012, we, the co-founders, started our journey in tourism in the last century. We all have a tour guide background which helped us to understand the needs of our guests through the years. So, we are here to turn your dream holiday into reality in Turkey. And would there be a better place than Turkey for this? Turkey is the melting spot of some of the biggest civilizations of history. It is a unique place for its nature as well.
The Best Tour Tailored to Your Needs
Just imagine yourself in your private hot air balloon, flying in between fairy chimneys in Cappadocia, and then visit the rock-cut churches to see the best late Eastern Roman frescos. Or, jumping off the deck of your private gullet (Turkish wooden boat) into the beautiful waters of the Aegean Sea after doing your Lycian Trekking. Or, think about enjoying your Aegean mezes with your fruit wine after visiting Ephesus, one of the best-preserved Roman cities. Imagine yourself in a beautiful boat at Bosphorus in the sun after visiting the monumental Hagia Sophia. These shouldn’t be a dream for you anymore. You can just contact the Istanbul Private Tour team to customize the best itinerary which will fit your time, interest, and pace.
OUR TEAM
ERKAN KARAKOSE
Founder & Travel Advisor & Tour guide
“I’ve been guiding since last century 🙂 and guided for a few thousand people already. I now use all these experiences for the new guests of Istanbul Private Tour with the first day’s enthusiasm.”
YAVUZ SALATACI
Operation Manager
“I have started tourism in 1989 as a tour leader and served our travelers in many countries. 1996 the time has come and stopped being on the road and started managing the operations in my region.
Since then, l have managed the operations in many countries, in Eastern Europe, Middle East, Eastern Mediterranean, and the Caucasus.”
HALUK BARLAS
Travel Advisor & Tour Guide
“Spending so many years pounding Istanbul’s streets for hidden stories as a seasoned official licensed guide, I gained a wealth of knowledge in the past and present city to share with you.”
ECE DULUK
Travel Advisor - Tour Guide
“I was born in Prinkipo, one of Princes’ Islands. The multicultural environment of the island made me focus on Istanbul’s history when I was young. So, I decided to direct my academic career according to that. I studied Travel Management and Tourism Guidance first, and then I had my master’s degree in the Istanbul Studies department at Istanbul University. I love Istanbul and its history very much and looking forward to sharing it with you. Since I love to do tours with children, I am planning to write a history book for kids.”
APO BOZ
Gallipoli Specialist - Tour Guide
“I was born by the Dardanelles. I was always amazed by the commemoratives on the 18th of March and 25th of April when I was a kid. When I grow up, I learned the fascinating history of my hometown. Not just the legendary Trojan war but also the Gallipoli Campain was held here. My interest turned into a passion through the years, and now I became a tour guide to share it with you here at Gallipoli and Troy.“
NUR DEMİR
Tour Guide
“I have been running tours for more than 10. As I do Turkey tours after my son, I just started to do tours around my hometown, Kusadasi. Through the years, I am specialized in Ionian cities like Ephesus, Priene, Miletos, and Aegean mezes (meze is a selection of small dishes served as appetizers) :). So, when we are doing a tour, you won’t just have a journey in time. You will be doing a tour in between the local cuisine as well.“
İBRAHİM ÇALIŞKAN
Tour Guide
“I was born and raised in Cappadocia. Now it is a great pleasure to be a guide here where I was playing as a kid. With your first step to Cappadocia, you will be amazed by its unique nature. And once you hear the stories and the history of Cappadocia from me, you will appreciate Cappadocia even more. Cappadocia is my home, and you are more than welcome to this magical land. “
HÜSEYİN AYDIN
Tour Guide & Company Lawyer
“I am Huseyin and have been touring all around Turkey and specifically in Istanbul since 1997 as a tour guide. I have a great passion for history, different cultures, and religions. Also, since I studied law, I self-studied Byzantine and Ottoman laws to understand these empires’ daily lives. And I am so much pleased to share all this knowledge and experiences with you. “
HÜSEYİN AKDENİZ
Accountant Manager
“At the end of the day, every company needs a good accountant 🙂 I try to whisper to the numbers. It might sound boring but not if you are working for a travel company like Istanbul Private Tour. “
