My name is Ertunga and I was born in 1977 in Kusadasi, where I still live. I graduated from the University of Philology, Department of English Language and Litarature. Since I grew up and have lived all my life in a touristic town, guiding has always been my dream. Very early I understood that it would be the most convenient job for my lifestyle, because I like history, archeology, traveling and meeting different people and cultures, but beyond everything I love my country and would like people to see it’s beauty and understand it’s history and culture. In 2001 I became a professional tourist guide, with the license issued by the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism. Since then I have been guiding in all areas in Turkey and meeting tourists from all over the world.

First family trip overseas

This is my second trip to Turkey but my first trip with family. Both of the trips were arranged by Ertunga and Maria. My first trip in 2018 left a lasting impression on Turkish culture and hospitality thanks to Ertunga . So much so for my second trip I contacted Ertunga and he arranged all
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Tour of 7 Churches of Asia Minor (West Turkey)

My wife and I were on vacation in Greece from USA and in a day’s notice, we decided to travel to Turkey to do a tour of the 7 biblical sites. Found Felicity Travels and contacted Ertunga, the owner, and he immediately created a 4 day detailed itinerary and emailed it promptly. We flew to
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Hagia Sophia Entrance Fee in 2026: Everything You Need to Know

Foreign tourists will be using the new tourist entrance gate, reaching only the upper floor galleries. The ground floor will be open only to those who want to pray.
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Ephesus Entrance Fee in 2026: All You Need to Know

According to the latest tourism news in Turkey, from March 1st 2024, entrance fees to all touristic sites will be stated in euros. As our country has lately been dealing with high inflation, we were not too surprised by this move of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.
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Topkapi Palace Entrance Fee in 2026: What You Need to Know

Discover everything about Topkapi Palace Entrance Fee in 2025, including ticket prices, combined access to the Harem, and what makes this historic site so special.
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Tipping in Turkey: A Guide for Visitors

Discover everything you need to know about tipping in Turkey. Learn about customs, amounts, and who to tip for great service during your trip.
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12 great days in Turkey

We (a group of 5 friends from Boston) are just back from a 12-day private tour of Turkey organized by Ertunga Ecir. We loved the tour and really appreciate all the work that Ertunga put in organizing the tour and making sure that everything went perfect. We highly recommended Ertunga’s services to everybody who wants
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One of the best holidays

We enjoyed this trip very much! The tour was well planned and transfer arrangements went smoothly. The guides were all very knowledgeable and made the entire experience so much more meaningful with rich historical context. The itinerary covered all the places we wanted to visit and did not feel rushed. Communication with the tour agency
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Great experience. Can’t wait to come back and see more of Turkey!

I had an 8 hour layover in Turkey and wanted an adventure. Looking at cheaper options, I saw many tours that would have required me to find my own way to Istanbul and meet someone in a public place… I wanted to be picked up at the airport, see the historic parts of Istanbul, and
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Superlative visit to Capadocia

We had a private tour with Ali Riza in Capadocia. Ali made the region’s history, art and culture come alive. I cannot praise it highly enough. Ali inquired about our interests and created a custom tour that was just perfect. Taketrips
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