Ozgur Ates
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Hello! My name is Ozgur Ates and I am originally from Turkey. I currently live in Istanbul. A little bit more about me: I am 40 years old, married, and a father of a delightful 2 years old baby :)
I have been working in the travel industry for more than 20 years and have visited all parts of my country. I can proudly say that Istanbul, Cappadocia and Ephesus are my favorite places in Turkey. I also love to travel and have visited Spain, Italy, Russia, Ukraine, Malaysia, Dubai, England, and the USA.
In Instanbul, I work as the general manager of a tour company specializing in many popular tour types, including small group tours and private tours, cruises, and city tours all around the country. Every time I visit a city, I dream about how I can help attract more tourists to these amazing places and how I can create the tour itineraries perfectly.
Ozgur's Travel Expertise
As I mentioned, I live in Istanbul and as a local and a travel expert, I know the city very well! I specialize in all kinds of tours and activities all around Istanbul including history, culture, shopping, cooking, local markets, nightlife, eco-tours, and more.
I also have expertise in many other areas of the country. For instance, I travel to Cappadocia very often and I have lots of experience with trips and activities in the region, including biking and walking tours, hot air balloon tours, ATV and Jeep safari tours, and many others.
As a travel designer, I specialize in tailor-made tour package requests to Istanbul, Bursa, Cappadocia, Mugla, Bodrum, Antalya, Marmaris, Fethiye, Pamukkale, Kas, Kusadasi, Ephesus, Sirince, Izmir, Canakkale, Gallipoli, Troy, etc.
Expert Destinations
Expert Activities
- Trekking and Hiking
- Wine tasting tours
- Horseback riding
- Walking tours
- Pub and bar crawl
- Cooking classes
- Sailing, yachting and motor boating
- Spas
- Bicycle tours
- Adventure
- Food tours
- City sightseeing
- Sightseeing Tours
- Photography tours
- Bus tours
- Helicopter Tours
- Fishing
- Cruise
- Concerts and shows
- Beer and drinks tasting
- Local culture
- Museum and gallery visits
- Romantic
- Honeymoon
- Family
- Explorer
- Getaways and short breaks
- Hot air balloon rides
- Mountain flights
- Chill out
- Active and outdoor
- Spiritual or religious tours
- Beach
- Train tours
- Road trips
- Countryside and village visits
- Cultural, religious and historic sites
- Culture shows and excursions
- Sport tours, venues or tickets
- Classes and workshops
- Self-drive or vehicle rental
- Art and architecture
- Party and nightlife
- Shopping and Markets
- Volunteering
- 4x4, quad and ATV trips
- Ground transfers
- Coffee and tea tours
- Boat tours, water sports and marine wildlife
- Sightseeing, attractions, culture and history
- Christmas markets
- Luxury
- River cruise
- Expedition tours
- Day of the Dead Festival
- Overland Journeys
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Ozgur's best travel experience
I have traveled around almost all of Turkey and one of my most memorable experiences was in Cappadocia. While there, I went on a hot air balloon ride at sunrise. It was truly incredible to see the magical landscape of Cappadocia from the air, combined with the sunrise and hundreds of balloons floating nearby. I took more than 300+ photos in just 45 minutes! After that experience, I make sure to recommend this activity to all of our customers so they can share this once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Why is Ozgur the right travel expert
As a local travel expert, I offer a personal touch and 24/7 customer service. I am always ready to answer your questions and work on your dream holiday to any place in Turkey. I also have local insider knowledge about all the best places to go and activities to try.
I look forward to helping you design your perfect trip to Turkey.