I have led a plethora of tours over the last twenty five years, and I can honestly say that when it comes to leading a tour to any one of the Lands of the Bible there is no one I would rather work with than Tutku Tours and its many wonderful guides.

Tutku Tours is a world leader in Biblical and Classical Tours. Its excellent service combined with affordable prices make it the agency of choice for colleges, universities, and seminaries. Its owner Levent Oral uses personable guides who are experts in the field. I would highly recommend Tutku Tours for your next tour to Turkey or to the eastern Mediterranean.

Dear Levent, We are writing somewhat belatedly to express our very real and sincere thanks to you, Özcan, and all your team for the fabulous tour which you organized for us.
We particularly liked Tutku's work because:
1. the tour itself was very well constructed with a perfect amount of time at each location
2. the accommodation was flawless
3. the administration was extremely efficient and it has been very easy to deal with all your team
4. Özcan was knowledgeable and highly conscientious and very likable
5. The home stays were a fabulous treat and hugely appreciated by the students (although they must have put a large burden on your team)
We will most certainly use Tutku Tours again and will recommend you to others. We would be more than happy for you to quote this reference and to provide any other endorsement should you require it. With our sincere thanks, once again,

Dear Levent,
I would like to thank you for your help and kindness in making my group tour successful. The whole trip went very well. My group returned to the states, and, before returning to the states, they all expressed their appreciation toward Tuktu Tours.
Zafer was kind, friendly and flexible. I think his upbringing as a child of Police Chief has probably contributed to his style of personality and interpersonal relations.
Our driver was also kind and smiley.
I hope you and your company will continue to be thriving. I will see you in San Diego in November.
Blessings,
Kyoshin Ahn

Dear Levent,
What a wonderful time we had visiting your beautiful country May 7-28 with
Dr. Mark Wilson and Dilaver Oncu. This was our first visit to Turkey, and the trip exceeded our best expectations. Thank you and the staff at Tutku for making our travel arrangements. Everything went flawlessly. Dilaver is an excellent guide. We learned much from him and he took good care of us throughout the trip. The drivers were very professional; Erdugan was especially patient and helpful. We couldn’t have accomplished our travel goals without Mark, Dilaver, Erdugan, and Tamer, and of course Tutku Tours.
I look forward to travelling again with Tutku Tours.
Sincerely,
Karen H. Jobes, Ph.D. Gerald F. Hawthorne

Dear Cenk,
Greeting from the other side of the world. Thank you for a wonderful tour of Turkey. What a beautiful country and I appreciate your knowledgeable insight about the Turkish culture and all the places we visited. The students are having a blast with the facebook page, might want to check it out of you have a minute. Again, thank you for a wonderful tour, I hope you had a easy trip home and a restful weekend. Lets stay in touch.
Best regards,
Julia Galloway
Director, School of Art
College of Visual and Performing Arts
The University of Montana

Dear Levent and the entire Tutku staff:
We are safely back in Wisconsin, USA after our study tour to Malta,
Sicily, and Italy. Once again, Tutku lived up to its reputation and exceeded it. Thank you for all the detail work you people did in making the trip a successful. Thanks also for the tote bags. They came in handy.
We flew Lufthansa from Chicago and to Chicago and really liked it. Almost as good as Turkish Airlines :).
We will all work together to make the planned January 2019 study tour to Turkey a complete success. We are already recruiting for it.
Happy New Year. Continued success in the operation of your travel business. Tutku Tours has earned the right to achieve outstanding success.
Your loyal customer,
Joel L. Pless, Ph.D.
Department Head – Theology
Wisconsin Lutheran College
Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Turkey is one of the most amazing and beautiful countries in the world. No one shows it off like Tutku Tours! Their gracious hospitality and informative guides make the sights and sounds of Turkey come alive for today’s visitors. From the international flavors of Istanbul to the Greco Roman remains of ancient biblical sites such as Ephesus, Laodicea, and Pergamum, Tutku makes the rocks cry out and the scenery sing. Their tours are informative, inspirational, and absolutely incredible. Don’t miss the opportunity to see Turkey, both modern and ancient, through their eyes.
Dr. Ed Hindson
Founding Dean & Distinguished Professor
School of Divinity
Libery University
(434) 582-7711

Hello Levent... Our travels thru Greece and Albania went superbly well and the guides (and hotels) in both countries were great. I enjoyed working with them and would gladly work with each of them again if possible. I realize that our overall itinerary was quite energetic (and may have felt rushed at times) but there was a reason for this in terms of the needs and goals of our Down Ancient Paths travel study program at Ambrose University College and what we are trying to do in it. Those who signed up knew what it was all about and that was part of the attraction (3 countries in one trip for a very reasonable price). So I really appreciate all you and Erin did to make this itinerary work on the ground...the services were excellent! Also, Mel did her best ..her commentary on the sites was excellent....from all directions...the tour was a job well done!
Charles Nienkirchen
Down Ancient Paths travel study program at Ambrose University College
Read Charles’ article “Why Christians Should Travel in Turkey”

Hi Levent:
Now that the Turkey portion of our
study tour is over, it is a good time for
me to do two things. First, I want to say thanks for the fine job that Tutku Tours did in arranging our tour. Everything went smoothly in terms of bus, hotel arrangements, Cenk’s involvement,
etc. I am also thankful for you “going the extra mile” and arranging the visit to the cave of Paul and Thecla--that
was an unexpected bonus. I am further thankful for the very nice evening that Bernice and I had with both you and Cenk--the food and your company were both delightful.
Jeffrey A. D. Weima, Ph.D.
Professor of New Testament
Calvin Theological Seminary

After ten years of leading university and adult trips to Turkey and Greece I began using Tutku Tours as our agent. This has been a very positive experience for us, for Levent Oral and his colleagues have been very helpful in arranging all aspects of our travel including itineraries, hotels, site visits, and guides. Because Tutku has close contacts with agencies in countries other than Turkey they have been able to provide us with a "seamless" experience on our trips that combine both Turkey and Greece—thus the convenience of working with just one, rather than multiple agencies. For a very reasonable price they have provided us with quality hotels and they have even arranged special rooms for meetings and exams. I have worked with three of their guides and they are first rate and very knowledgeable on relevant subjects—modern, ancient, and biblical. They have consistently interacted well with group members—whether university students or adults. Tutku's, and their guides', extensive experience and multiple contacts have helped smooth over some unexpected events—like getting stuck in the Cilician Gates in a snow storm in January! In my experience Tutku has always actually provide more than what was expected—they consistently "go beyond the call of duty" and are a pleasure to work with.
Carl Rasmussen, Ph.D.
Emeritus Professor of Hebrew Bible, Bethel University
Author of the Zondervan
Atlas of the Bible footstepstours@comcast.net
www.HolyLandPhotos.org

Tutku Tours is at the top of the list for tours of Turkey. They specialize in Biblical tours and their expertise is evident in all aspects of their trips. The guides have a firm grasp of the ancient sites and they communicate in an articulate, interesting and sometimes humorous way with the groups. They are abreast of current developments in archaeology and are flexible enough to accommodate in individual interests, even during the course of travels. Tutku Tours is able to negotiate accommodations at excellent hotels and yet keep their prices extraordinarily competitive. I most highly recommend Tutku Tours.
Mark R. Fairchild
Prof. Bible & Religion
Huntington University
Huntington, IN 46750
260 359-4235
mfairchild@huntington.edu

Dear Levent,
Please accept my sincere gratitude for your guidance and assistance in planning for our recent trip to Turkey and Greece--our trip was a tremendous blessing! The people who joined me on this trip continued to express appreciation and pleasure from making the journey. It was also a joy to meet you personally and have the opportunity to enjoy the meal in the seaside restaurant in Izmir.
Also, I cannot thank you enough for the privilege of working with Cenk--he is a great man in every way! It was such a joy to become friends with him and you can certainly be proud to have him on your staff! He is not only an excellent tour guide, who knows his information and can share it effectively, but he is a gentleman who truly cares for the group he guides!
It will be my honor to recommend your company to anyone who is interested in making a trip to any region that you provide the planning and guides! Hopefully we will be able to work together again in the future. May the Lord continue to bless you and your staff!
Blessings to all,
Glenn L. Ward, Pastor
Acton Baptist Church
June, 2010

Dear Levent,
I simply can't find the words to thank you all enough for the phenomenal time our Twin Lakes Church group had in Turkey and Greece, thanks to you. We are all glad to be safely home here in California, yet we already miss your beautiful countries so much.
Not only did our guide in Turkey, Tulu, and our guide in Greece, Constantine, show extraordinary familiarity with their subject matter; they were especially helpful in all the various crises our group experienced while traveling abroad.
Tutku Tours will always receive my absolute highest possible endorsement. The package you put together for us was an astounding value, and the memories you helped us create were priceless.
The word "thanks" just doesn't go far enough. You have our unending gratitude.
Yours most sincerely,
Rene Schlaepfer
Twin Lakes Church