Would appreciate recommendations for reliable and honest Instanbul-based tour operators/travel agents/guides. We're seniors, not backpackers. Thank you.

Our first trip to Turkey was with Globus. The guide was splendid, the itinerary was well-chosen, the hotels were splendid, and the food was superb. Globus more than fulfilled all promises they made. Highly recommend.

We thoroughly enjoyed our long trip to Istanbul. <BR>This web site maybe helpful for decision making <BR>www.bigglook.com <BR>We used the serves of Derya---a delightful Turkish fellow via that site and would use him again. <BR>If you need some suggestions about what to see/do, let us know. <BR>PS--we also are not backpackers. My wife says "having no microwave in the room is roughing it ! "

ý have been a guide serving at Ýstanbul and Kusadasý over 25 years. <BR>If you dýrect your questýons ý will revert to you without an ablýgatýon. <BR>rgds <BR>nejat incedogan <BR>guide lecturer

Thank you for the reply to my msg. I've been away for a while. Re Globus, I thought they arrange package tours from the U.S. only. Do they also arrange local, in-country tours only? (We have our own internat'l air tickets). George

Thank you for your reply. Will check out the site you suggested. We have a general idea who to see in Instanbul but are always grateful for any special suggestions (although we'll try to rough it without a microwave). George.