TESTIMONIALS
| Tell us about the performance of your driver |
Our driver was very good at his job. He drove safely and always was cordial and courteous.
Suzie in Auburn, WA, 2008
He seemed to be a good driver. I felt safe riding in the bus.
Mary in Castro Valley, CA, 2008
The best! He is extremely careful and courteous.
Margareth in Edmonds, WA, 2008
Completely competent.
Paul in Tacoma, WA, 2008
Mehmet handled the bus with skill and ease, as if it were a car! I felt safe and comfortable as he drove. He was always helpful and kind to people in the tour.
Diane in Sherman Oaks, CA, 2008
He did a wonderful job. Kept us well supplied with water which we all needed . He and Firat had a good relationship. He went out of his way several times to accommodate the group.
Leslie in Owego, NY, 2008
Mehmet was outstanding. I never had an uneasy moment.
Frank in Tacoma, WA2008
Driver did an outstanding job, too! Particularly appreciated the water supplly!
Donald in Federal Way, WA, 2008
Memed was excellent.
Catherine in Kalamazoo, MI, 2008
Memet was good driver, always there on time. He helped us load our luggage in and out of the bus, and made sure we had plenty of bottled water during the trip.
Victoria in Kalamazoo, MI, 2008
Mehmet was awesome - highly skilled and safe driver.
Joanne in Kirkland, WA, 2008
Mehmet not only is an impeccable bus driver, but he quickly became an integral part of the dynamic of our group.
Joe in Langley, BC, 2008
Mehmet was great. He drover very smoothly and was able to get us where we needed to go safely and on time.
Michael in Chilliwack, BC, 2008
He was very good - very professional and you could see he took his work seriously.
Martha in Cincinnati, OH, 2008
Super! I also enjoyed his dry, subtle sense of humor.
Douglas in Denver, CO, 2008
Mehmet was great!
Christopher in Denver, CO, 2008
Mehmet was an excellent driver. He got us through the tighest spots, going both forward and backward! He helped us with our Turkish words for the day and was a pleasure to be around.
Jack in Macon, GA, 2008
He amazed me with his driving. He could get that bus in places that I would not try in a small van! The bus was always stopless inside and out not to mention how careful he was with out suitcases. And there was always chilled water for us - and that is a job in itself. He also has a cute wit and pleasant smile for everyone.
Nancy in St Simon's Island, GA, 2008
Mehmet was tremendous... highly skilled and very accomodating!
Leonardo in Vancouver, WA, 2008
Mehmet was wonderful. He made me feel safe throughout the whole trip.
Martha in Marietta, GA, 2008
Amazing. There were some instances when I could not even look! But I felt very safe with Mehmet behind the wheel.
Brian in Washington, DC, 2008
Mehmet was wonderful and made us all feel safe. He is a wonderful driver and I never felt that we were not in great hands!
Larry in Powder Springs, GA, 2008
I that he was a real professional. I felt that he was careful as well as very skillful
Ted in Redwood City, CA2008
Outstanding in every way. He was a very careful driver, took excellent care of the bus, inside and outside, and tried very hard to get us parked in a convenient location to get off and on in some very difficult places and traffic conditions.
Percy in Redwood City, CA, 2008
our driver was the best!
Norma in Springfield, OR, 2008
Our driver was very cautious and responsive to all our needs. Give him a raise.
Barbara in Menlo Park, CA, 2008
No problem with driving. Driver was competent/not scary.
Sheila in Eugene, OR, 2008
as good as the guide , they wooked well togeather
James in Redmond, OR, 2008
Our driver was very accommodating. When we finished touring, he was always there to let us board the bus while waiting for the rest of the group..
Larry in RR1 Lone Butte, BC, 2008
Excellent, knew his job well.
Betty in Boise, ID, 2008
The driver, whose name I cannot pronounce, was quite proficient. He did not speak English and of course I don't speak Turkish, so communication was left to nods and smiles.
Leo in San Francisco, CA, 2008
Very impressive skills, especially on those narrow streets. Felt very safe with Mehmet at the wheel. Also at breakfast, got to talk with him about his family and felt like we had another "local" with our tour group.
Kathie Marcland,2008
Our driver was fantastic. He negotiated extremely difficult driving conditions with the utmost ease leaving us all in extreme comfort. Besides being a great, safe driver, Mehmet had quite an entertaining and amusing personality. Despite his not speaking English very much (and my not speaking Turkish) we were able to joke around and share some fun moments.
June in Santa Clara, CA, 2008
He is very helpful and friendly.
Melinda in La Habra, CA, 2008
Safe
Alain in La Habra, CA, 2008
Driver was excellent. He put everyone completely at ease with his patient, steady, gentle manner of operating.
David in St Petersburg, FL, 2008
Great!
Christopher in Forest Grove, OR, 2008
Can, though he did not speak a lick of english, was quite friendly, and has the sort of personality that you grow to like and respect as time progresses. We all felt that he performed above and beyond his expected role, and his efforts to hurry us across destinations and accommodate our packing needs deserves much praise.
Robert in La Habra, CA, 2008
Our driver did not speak English so did not seem part of the group. But, he got us everywhere safely and was always courteous.
Leo in Missoula, MT, 2008
Safe and excellent driver.
Percy in The Woodlands, TX, 2008
Just great!
Jean in Kalispell, MT, 2008
Mehmet was professional, courteous and helpful.
Ella in LaCanada, CA, 2008
Mehmet was wonderful as well. He always drove cautiously and was a perfect gentleman. We enjoyed his playful side as well.
Peter in Southwest Harbor, ME, 2008
Mehmet was a great driver. He was safe and followed all traffic laws - we always felt very comfortable with him behind the wheel. And, he is a very nice person too!
Peter in Pacific Grove, CA, 2008
Mehmet was a skilful driver. Although he spoke little English, we all had a good laugh when he blew his whistle and called, "Buddy check!"
Anne in Decatur, GA, 2008
Mehmet was EXCELLENT!!!
Beatrice in Davenport, IL, 2008
Mehmet was a joy and his skill with the bus was amazing.
Suzie in College Station, TX, 2008
Mehmet was prompt, courteous, friendly, and respectful throughout the journey. I was confident in his driving skills in cities and countryside.
Sallyin Portland, OR, 2008
Mehmet was an excellent driver. His actions were always very professional and I always felt very safe on the bus. He took pride in his bus - kept it clean and well stocked with water bottles for us. Way to go Mehmet!
Robyn in Groves, TX, 2008
He is an excellent driver. He was helpful. courteous and cheerful.
Henry in Honolulu, HI, 2008
Our driver, Mehmet, was ourstanding. How he confidently navigated our bus through frantic city traffic, and narrow streets, never getting lost was nothing less than amazing! He was not only an incredible driver, but was always, helpful, pleasant and polite.
Gerard in Stafford, TX, 2008
How could he turn that big bus in such tight spots? Amazing!
Linda in Renton, WA, 2008
Good job. I felt comfortable and marveled at his skill.
Raquel in Ventura, CA, 2008
very consentious, courteous, and safe although my interaction with him was limited
Alecia in Bellevue, WA, 2008
great!
Adam in Lynnwood, WA, 2008
Mehmet was terrific!
Oliver in Portland, OR, 2008
Mehmet was an excellent driver. He was always driving in a defensive (postive) way on the highway and was able to manouever the bus in the narrow hilly roads in the cities and towns as if it was a Volkswagon Beatle! Very personable and professional!
Anne in North Vancouver, BC, 2008
Great!
, 2008
Mahmut was a great driver and a gracious man. Lots of fun to have.
Jessie in Colville, WA, 2008
Mahmud was a resourceful, skilled driver.
Roy in Berkeley, CA, 2008
Great driver. Safe, entertaining, always a smile on or off the bus; couldn't have found a more responsible person.
Ronald in Shelton, CT, 2008
Mahmut is great. He is a very skillful and careful driver, and we always felt safe. He also was so personable and helpful. He even slept on the bus one night because he had to park the bus away from our hotel due to holiday parades and didn't want anything to happen to our luggage that was left on the bus.
Catherine in Napa, CA, 2008
i want to let you know that our bus driver was exceptional. There was never a moment that i paid any attention to his driving and we were so very comfortable riding on the bus for the long stretches due to his skill.
Mark in Bellevue, WA, 2008
Mr Mahmut was as good a driver as there is. Never felt uncomfortable nor apprehensive at any time. He displayed unbelievable forebearance with some people who always seemed to need something they forgot take out of their suitcase which was in the luggage compartment.
Stephanie in Walnut Creek, CA, 2008
Mehmet was a wonderful driver. He was kind, helpful, generous and skilled. I never had a moment's worry about the exciting tiny streets and awe-inspiring roads - he was a master at the whole thing.
Alexandia Crimenia,2008
Mehmet was great...so patient and a great driver in Istanbul. I was so glad I did not have to drive. He was steady and not too fast or wreckless. He was so kind and nice, always helping to unload the baggage.
Sam in Olympia, WA, 2008
Mehmat did a great job! Felt very safe and was nice to know our 'stuff' that we left on the bus was secure.
Joe in Phoenix, AZ, 2008
Ali did a great job. We all felt safe and he travelled the roads at speeds commensurate with the conditions. Some roads were a little less than flat.
Ronald in Smithfield, VA, 2007
We all felt safe with Ali at the wheel. He demonstrated his skill as a driver, but also his kindness and caring. He was always at the back door to make sure we got down the stairs and off the bus safely.
Rudolph in Royal Oaks, CA, 2007
Ali was an excellent driver. We always felt comfortable with him. He was always at the door helping us on or off and quick at loading and unloading our bags. He's a very gracious man. Thanks, Ali
Aaron in Aloha, OR, 2007
We could not have asked for a better driver than Ali. He was competent and managed to endear himself to all.
Bob in Puyallup, WA, 2007
Superb. Never felt the least bid unsafe with Ali. Extremely polite and helpful, lending a hand to anyone needing assistance getting on or off the bus (those with short legs)
James in Franklin, VA, 2007
Ali always smiled and helped us the best he could.
Suzie in Franklin, VA, 2007
Excellent professional driver
James in Puyallup, WA, 2007
Our driver was excellent and very pleasent.
Mary in Port Ludlow, WA, 2007
wonderful and approachable
Orville Sezanbourg,2007
Ali piloted the bus with calm experience through some hair pin turns and narrow roads. I never felt uncomfortable or concerned for my safety with him navigating through Turkey.
Sam Bourman,2007
Safe, skilled, polite, flexible. Very good.
Jonathanin Avon, MN, 2007
Ali was an excellent driver.
Dan in Tigard, OR, 2007
Ali was the best. We always felt safe and he was just a spectacular personality
John in Tigard, OR, 2007
Our driver was a wonderful driver, very courteous and helpful.
Jacob Kruger,2007
Our drivers were very skilled, most pleasant and helpful. No complaints.
Annick in Mead, WA2007
Reliable.
Linda in Olympia, WA, 2007
Good dirvers...especially on those tricky turns.
Michael in Dundee, OR, 2007
We sat in the back of the bus and didn't interact with the drivers. They got us there safely and without incident.
Isabel in Duluth, MN, 2007
The drivers had limited English proficiency and understandably did not fraternize with the tour members. They seem pleasant and competent. Their ability to navigate a large bus through narrow and crooked streets was amazing. On several occasions they received applause. They never got lost.
Amanda in Duluth, MN, 2007
Very good. They took good care of our luggage and very pleasant to be around.
Jordan in Dhahran, 2007
great
Raymond Newark,2007
Our drivers were very good. The bus was comfortable and always well maintained.
Suzanne in La Verne, CA, 2007
He was good.
Sam in Fresno, CA, 2007
Mehmed is a very special person never let him stop being your exclusive drive
Steve in Seattle, WA, 2007
always had the bus ready to roll and was a personality in his own right
Suzie Ellen in Franklin, WI, 2007
Memed was an excellent driver, very skilled and safety conscious.
Harold in Surrey, BC, 2007
Loved the driver
Brenda in Corona, CA, 2007
Our driver was perfect.
Betsy in Lake Stevens, WA, 2007
The driver, Mehmet, was courteous and drove safely. Never did I feel that he would take any chances.
Loraine in Freeland, WA, 2007
Mehmet was very careful. He never speeded. He kept his full attention on the driving. I regularly thanked him for that. He also became a presence on the tour: occasional comments, teaching backgammon, and just a good man. Top quality.
Arthur in Temple Terrace, FL, 2007
Maybe the best driver I've experienced. Not like one tour with another company where we had to tell the driver to slow down.
Harold Bilunard,2007
TERRIFIC driver and very friendly.
Cheryl Mercurie,2007
Mehmet was our driver. I felt safe with him at the wheel.
Thomson in Temple Terrace, FL, 2007
good
Margareth in Coupeville, WA, 2007
very good
Ann in San Francisco, CA, 2007
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very good
Jackie in San Francisco, CA, 2007
He was always on time, was very efficient and kept the bus in immaculate condition both inside and out.
Suzan in Santa Rosa, CA, 2007
He was a safe driver and kept the bus in excellent condition, washing it at practically every stop. He was also very punctual.
Margareth in Santa Rosa, CA, 2007
He was very good
John in Riverbank, CA, 2007
When I had a leg sprain, and couldn't stay w/the the tour, I limped over to the bus site, and was thrilled to see him sipping coffee at the cafe. He recognized me and put me on the bus right away.
Beatrice in Seattle, WA, 2007
Ahmed was terrific...careful and skillful. We all were grateful for his care of his bus, and of our lives and luggage!
Joy in Sammamish, WA, 2007
Safe driver, good maintenance - no English, but not required.
Patrick in Port Angeles, WA, 2007
Outstanding.
David in Riverbank, CA, 2007
Our driver was very qiet, the last day of the tour we found out he actually can speak English and understood much of what was said. He was always keeping the bus clean and ready. A beautiful smile and gentle hand given to each of us, that was Ahmed.
Leslie in San Rafael, CA, 2007
I thought he did an excellent job.
Walden in Lake Oswego, OR, 2007
Mehmed, was a safe driver and did a good job.
Mercedes in Bluffton, SC, 2007
Great job. Felt secure in his driving
Patricia in Seattle, WA, 2007
No issues what so ever.
Michael in Terrey Hills, 2007
Memed was an excellent driver in some very challenging situations. I give him top marks!!
Mary in Terrey Hills, 2007
Knew his way and drove at a speed on highways that was very comfortable.
Christopher in Longview, WA, 2007
Memed was always totally professional and pleasant.
Virginia in Mountain View, CA, 2007
Memed was very professional in his duties.
Paul in Mission, BC, 2007
Ahmed did a great job in getting us safely from place to place. He did not speak much English, but he was very friendly and helpful throughout the tour.
Jordan in Albuquerque, NM, 2007
Mehmed was such a good driver. I felt completely safe. He was very friendly and helped me learn some Turkish!
Mike in Albuquerque, NM, 2007
Memed was a quiet gem. Many of us were amazed at his skilled driving and nobody got "car sick" inspite of strong histories. He was quiet but very observant and tolerated our attempts at Turkish. He seemed to join with and enjoy our group.
Marvin in Seattle, WA, 2007
Memed, I will forever remember, as the best driver in the world. Everyone who had motion sickness in buses, stayed well the entire trip. He was very relaxed and competent.
Mary in Seattle, WA, 2007
His safe driving was appreciated by the whole group.
Caroline in San Juan Capistrano, CA, 2007
the driver was the best ever
George in Seattle, WA, 2007
The driver was skilled, helpful and kind. We were most fortunate to be in his care.
Julie in Vancouver, WA, 2007
Always on time and the right place. Had to stop for sights that just happened to appear and did that and did it safely.
Frank in San Jose, CA, 2007
fine-sometimes his driving was a bit scary.
Laurel in San Jose, CA, 2007
Great ability to maneuver safely in tight areas!
Jacob Schalim, 2007
Mustafa is the best; he watched out for us - and pointed things out that we did not and would not have noticed
Yehuda, 2007
very good
Orville in Bellevue, WA, 2007
Very brave!...Driving around in some of that traffic takes someone really skillful, so he receives a big thank you from me...He is also a very sweet man...
Mryam in Santa Fe, NM, 2007
The driver was increadible! He drove around the tiny streets like he was in a VW Bug.
Rachel in Inglewood, CA, 2007
Mustafah was very safe and also very nice. He should not answer his cell phone while driving but rather answer messages at the next stop while not driving.
Charles in San Jose, CA, 2007
I'm not sure he was as safe a driver as I would have liked.
Alecia in Hartland, WI, 2007
Amazingly excellent - not a single unnecessary move in the entire trip. We had complete confidence in him.
Robert Fellini, 2007
Mustaffa is a skilled and attentative driver. However he should not use a cell phone while driving a tour bus.
Judy in San Jose, CA, 2007
He was fine but it would be so much better if he spoke some English.
Karla in La Connor, WA, 2007
good
Elmore in Redwood Valley, CA, 2007
Mustapha was a very competent driver. There were a couple of times when vehicles suddenly darted out in front of us, but Mustapha handled the situations perfectly, so that most people were not even aware of them. He was a very good driver.
Judie in Inglewood, CA, 2007
No accidents! Mustafa drove us in the craziest traffic I've ever seen and did a wonderful job of keeping us supplied with lots of cold water.
Dana in Eugene, OR, 2007
I wish I could speak Turkish just to talk to Mustafa! And also he did a great job keeping us safe from the crazy Turkish drivers.
Randy in Issaquah, WA, 2007
He was a hero! We had the unfortunate luck to have a fan belt break between sights. One of the other tour passengers and I assumed we would lose the day waiting for repair. The resourceful driver quickly flagged another bus, went to a depot in the next town and came back with a belt! Not only were we back on the road in less than two hours, but we had the great good fortune of having to spend the time in the cutest villiage on market day. Because it was not near a "tourist site" they were not used to a group of foreigners walking throught their town. Some of my best pictures and experiences from the trip were due to this "bad luck"!!! It was clearly a backdoor experience for me and I think you should work it into your tours! (or maybe this was all planned!)
Mustafa did just great. When our bus broke down in the middle of nowhere, he hitched a ride to the nearest city, somehow got the right fan belt, and then he and Tan fixed it themselves. So Mustafa is a fine mechanic as well as a courteous, safe driver.
Bob in Mesilla Park, NM, 2007
Very courteous and helpful. Seemed happy to be part of things.
Douglas in Shoreline, WA, 2007
He was the best! Friendly, good driver, and always on time. When our bus broke down, he and Hasan got the two broken belts off, Mustafa hitched a ride to the previous town, got replacement belts, repaired the problem and we were on our way in under two hours! Great driver! Had a nice, although unexpected, back door experience in the market at the town we were broken down near. Those people were definitely curious to see tourists in ther town. It was their market day. Fun
Roy in Shoreline, WA, 2007
The driving was excellent. At no time did I feel he was reckless or engaged in unsuitable driving of the bus. He dealt very well with the breakdown of our bus, and had the problem solved in a reasonable amount of time.
Rose in Redmond, WA, 2007
excellent
Conrad in Seattle, WA, 2007
We had an excellent driver who not only drove sanely but also had the ability to replace an engine belt that broke.
Matthew in Sun Valley, ID, 2007
Extremely competent and willing to help.
Martha in Oakland, CA, 2007
Our driver was Mustaffa, I believe. He was tops!!! We did have a bus breakdown, which, amazingly, he had the mechanic skills to repair!!! Tan helped him with lifting the engine to replace a belt. We were back on the road in 1 1/2 hours. When we were off doing things, he was washing the bus, cleaning the bus, and always attentive to us..helping us with luggage, et al. We all thought very highly of him.
Elizabeth in Bremerton, WA, 2007
The driver was a great guy. He was a very good driver and always pleasant and polite.
Sammy in Seabeck, WA, 2007
Excellent driver! Very personable
Sally in Surrey, BC, 2007
Outstanding
John in Camano Island, WA, 2007
Memed is an amazing driver. sometimes I closed my eyes, but he never hit another vehicle or went over a single cliff.
Morgan in Oakland, CA, 2007
Memed is a legend! We were perfectly safe at all times on the bus. I do suggest a Q&A session with Memed, because after more than 80 tours, I'll bet he has great stories to tell.
Richard in Sacramento, CA, 2007
Reliable and excellent driver.
Sally in Flossmoor, IL, 2007
Memet - a very experienced tour bus driver - Excellent! Took great care of us (having bottled water available, much appreciated!) I felt very safe at all times on the bus.
Lusie in Sacramento, CA, 2007
he was great, really added something to the tour
Carlos in Savannah, GA, 2007
Our driver got us out of tight places smoothly. Having water on board the bus saved us a lot of time. He also made sure we took scenic by-ways if we had time.
Henry in Sedro-woolley, WA, 2007
Excellent driver and friendly
Bernadeth in Winnetka, IL, 2007
Excellent.
Mike in Seattle, WA, 2007
Memed was excellent - a smooth and careful driver, good natured.
John in Sacramento, CA, 2007
Memeed was simply grand! He drove with confidence and was professional at all times. His interactions with the group at meals, etc. were fun.
Linda in Sacramento, CA2007
Personable and higly capable, Memed was a favorite of most on our tour.
Roy in Sedro-woolley, WA, 2007
He was great and I felt very secure while riding in his bus.
Judie in Sagle, ID, 2007
Mustafa was great, could not have been a better driver.
Steve in Novato, CA, 2007
Muhammed was excellent and inspired confidence in his driving. He was like a rock and I was so glad to see him whenever I returned to the bus. I tried to hug him, but it's not the Turkish way. ;>)
Amenda in Bethesda, MD, 2007
Mustafa was a wonderful driver. We always felt very safe in his hands.
Alecia in Novato, CA, 2007
Mustaffa was terrific. With a smile he lugged our luggage in and out, presented us a clean bus daily,a comfortable ride and daily water bottles.
Caroline in Long Beach, WA, 2007
Mustapha went on roads that defied a large tour bus and maneuvered with ease. It seemed like the group was at ease with his driving. I wish there had not been a language barrier. Memed at times asked his opinion about things and then translared for the group. I liked that.
Angelina in Bellingham, WA, 2007
He was very skillful, punctual, helpful--couldn't have been better
Susie in Alexandria, VA, 2007
Great driver, good sense of humor, always cheerful, spoke no English but who cared?
Andrew in Oakland, CA, 2007
He was great at dealing with Turkish traffic, and accommodating for extra events that required his services.
Steve in Bellingham, WA, 2007
Excellent. He was an integeral part of our tour.We enjoyed his enthusiasim in helping to teach us the "OKAY" game.
Arnold in Long Beach, WA, 2007
Mustafa was quite wonderful; I know that Mehmet wants to use him again, and help him learn a bit of English..Mehmet often asked him during the drives his opinions about things--Mustafa liked that, and we all appreciated his unvarnished thoughts!
Peter in Washington, DC, 2007
Very nice person and safe driver.
Patricia in Westmont, IL, 2007
We all really liked Mustafa in spite of the language barrier. Great driver too.
Alicia in Silver Spring, MD, 2007
Mehmet was an excellent driver. I always felt safe, and it was a bonus that he was very friendly and personable, too, despite the language barrier.
Barbara in Gainesville, FL, 2007
He was great
Vickie in San Francisco, CA, 2007
I felt safe in his hands.
Christ in Poulsbo, WA, 2007
Mehemetl? He was a hoot, always very friendly. Drove like a maniac but I never felt unsafe. He definitely seemed to know how to handle the bus well.
Mary in Gainesville, FL, 2007
Fine!
Tom in Nashville, TN, 2007
safe and reliable
Bruce in Philadelphia, PA, 2007
Mehmed was a sweet mildmannered effective driver.
Michael in Philadelphia, PA, 2007
A good safe driver, what else could you want?
Jessie in Redmond, WA, 2007
Great. He was barely noticeable, but got us everywhere on time and in comfort, which was, I suppose, his role
Kyle in Herminie, PA, 2007
I felt very comfortable with traveling on the bus. He is a good and careful driver. Also, having the water always available was fabulous.
Elizabeth in Claremont, CA, 2007
Mustafa was great. Even though he did not appear to speak much English and we certainly didn't speak much Turkish, he was very helpful with any issues related to transportation and getting our luggage on/off the bus.
Emily in Spokane Valley, WA, 2007
Mustafa was great. He stopped frequently for bathroom breaks, always greeted us with a smile, and was quite friendly.
Anna in Spokane Valley, WA, 2007
Great driver
Maria in Lynchburg, VA, 2007
Rafit was great.
Jemimah in Toronto, ON, 2007
one of a kind in a good way
Yehuda in San Angelo, TX, 2007
Good guy.
Alan in Rotterdam, 2007
Very safe, formed a relationship with our 2 grandsons which made this trip very special.
Sandra in Carlsbad, CA, 2007
Our driver was awesome and I would high recommend him to anyone. Also he is a lot of fun to be around.
Alice in San Angelo, TX, 2007
Excellant. Very safe and cautious.
Eric in San Angelo, TX, 2007
Outstanding. A skilled and safe driver, Mustaffa was friendly and good humored.
Beatrice in San Angelo, TX, 2007
Mustafa is an amazing driver. Very nice and very skilled, I don't know how he maneuvered that huge bus in the tight spots he had to drive through.
Kent in Sugar Grove, IL, 2007
excellent.
Michael in Lincoln, CA, 2007
Very professional, negotiating tight and difficult situations without accident or incident.
Mike in Phoenix, AZ, 2007
Our driver was great, always had cold water on the bus...We had three teenagers with us...and my two boys liked talking to him and joking with him.
Marcia in San Angelo, TX, 2007
Very skilled
Donald in Lincoln, CA, 2007
Really really excellent
Jessie in Carlsbad, CA, 2007
Can did a great job.
Kent in Sacramento, CA, 2007
Chan can drive a bus better than most people can drive a car. He's also the safest bus driver I have ever ridden with any where in the world!
Diane in Long Beach, CA, 2007
Chan was a great driver and very flexible about stopping to see unexpected sights. He had a great rapport with Firat
Earl in Sebastopol, CA, 2007
Wonderful! I never felt unsafe at any time. In fact, the bus was an opportunity to relax and get ready for the next adventure.
Tracy in Daly City, CA, 2007
Can was amazing. Imagine driving a huge bus as if it were a VW Bug (most of us were old enough to remember that car)
Mark in Sebastopol, CA, 2007
Cann is an excellent driver. Plus, although his English was limited, he was very likeable and pleasant to be with. His flexability in response to serendipitous opportunities, like finding a place to pull off the road to visit with some nomads, made a delightful addition to the tour experience.
James in Denver, CO, 2007
The driver, Can,did not say much but was a great driver. We all came back in one piece despite a few "twisted" paths.
Frank in Sacramento, CA, 2007
Can is AMAZING. While not as extroverted as Firat, he was an intregal part of the group. I loved turning around in the hotel or even out and about and seeing a familiar face, and he always recognized me. As for his driving skills, he is awesome.
David in Oakland, CA, 2007
The driver was excellent and we felt completely safe at all times. He kept the bus spotless even after some of our group tracked in droppings from some of the local donkeys [washed all the carpeting].
Jay in Oceanport, NJ, 2007
Can was great! An astonishing driver, a real character and while he didn't speak English he did communicate and had a wonderful sense of mischief.
Linda in Calgary, AB, 2007
Can was dependable, always there, unloaded & loaded bags and seemed alway pleasant. No negatives.
James Seagull, 2007
Remarkable! How anybody can drive like that is beyond me.
Bob in San Bernardino, CA, 2007
Very good. And showed me the double-yolked eggs at breakfast in Konya!
Mary in Seattle, WA, 2007
He was a great driver who kept us on schedule and interacted exceedingly well with Firat.
Benjamin in Ormond Beach, FL, 2007
Our driver was very good. He did all you would want a good bus driver to do and was very cheerful.
Thomas in Ormond Beach, FL, 2007
The driver's driving was astonishingly skillful from the perspective of this California freeway driver!
Jay in San Bernardino, CA, 2007
Firat does not, of course, speak english, but we were able to enjoy his company nevertheless. He is a terrific driver and I trusted him completely.
Jonathan in San Jose, CA, 2007
ok
Mryam in Evansville, IN, 2007
More than capable and I trusted his ability to the fullest. It was nice to hear some of his personal reflects on being a driver etc.
Nathan Brumar, 2007
I just thought that he was okay. Not particularly friendly.
Brenda in Evansville, IN, 2007
Can was great and a great sense of humor. Even though spoke very little Englich.
Harold in Tacoma, WA, 2007
Superb, professional.
William in Mount Vernon, WA, 2007
A joy. Canl was a lot of fun and seemed happy to be a part of the group.
Arnold in Mount Vernon, WA, 2007
Excellent driver--excellent driving!
Jack in Houston, TX2007
Very professional.
Dino in Scottsdale, AZ, 2007
Our driver did an excellent job.
Demetria in Lake Forest Park, WA, 2007
Excellent, did a great job; had a sense of humor, and seemed to really enjoy his work and the tour members.
Suzie in Lake Forest Park, WA, 2007
He was great... a professional driver and a fun person.
Irwin in Mount Vernon, WA, 2007
What can I say? We all made it home safely. He was a helpful, happy man.
Madeline in Napa, CA, 2007
He was very good.
Donna in Madison, WI, 2007
excellent skills in tight places
Carlos in Saratoga, CA, 2007
He was excellent -- friendly and willing to communicate even though he didn't have much English.
Charles in Calgary, AB, 2007
Very skillful driver, we all knew we were in safe hands.
Diane in Allentown, PA, 2007
Can't recall him...must have been good!
Peter in Mt View, CA, 2007
Extremely skillful with that big monster
Leslie in Silver Spring, MD, 2007
Our bus driver was top notch, helpful and on time
Khrishna in San Diego, CA2007
was very good and helpful
Matthew in Silver Spring, MD, 2007
He appeared to be highly competent.
Bob in Silver Spring, MD, 2007
Excellent
Melinda in Rockville, MD, 2007
He was awesome in his driving the various manipulative driving feats!
Julie in Medford, OR, 2007
He can drive a Mercedes bus into the back seat of a VW and park it with one try. Calm, coll, professional. We never worried about our safety. Nice cleab bus as well.
Larry in Alpine, TX, 2007
He did a great job of navigating the bus through towns and countryside. Very gentlemanly and pleasant.
Mary in Alpine, TX, 2007
Seemed to be a very competent driver. Really appreciated his having water available on the bus to buy.
Elias in Walnut Creek, CA, 2007
Memed was an excellent driver and he took great pride in keeping the bus including the luggage area clean and neat.
Linda in Kensington, MD, 2007
Our driver was a lot of fun because he had a fun personality. He didn't speak English, but he got us to where we needed to be and handled the bus very well.
Marc Trueland, 2007
Our driver was very professional, pleasant,and an excellant driver. I felt very safe with him behind the wheel of the bus.
Morgan in Aurora, CO, 2007
He was very skilled. He had very challenging roads...climbing and switch backs. He did his job with aplomb. He was also a character. He got to know a few of us without knowing a word of English. He was always very courteous. I was very impressed with Memed. It would be great if he could be the regular driver
Philippe in Fort Worth, TX, 2007
outstanding
Penn in Arlington, VA, 2007
Our driver, Gursel, was a kind and considerate gentleman, and an excellent driver.
Edson in Morro Bay, CA, 2007
What a fine representative of his country, a real gentleman, and excellent driver. I would ride in his bus anywhere.
Paul in Morro Bay, CA, 2007
Our driver was incredible. Very competent and he had a wonderful smile!
Julia in Poulsbo, WA, 2007
He was a great driver - we were very impressed with his skills!
Aaron Schlim , 2007
Memed was great!
Sue in Soldotna, AK, 2007
Memed was an excellent driver and a worthy backgammon opponent for members of the tour.
David in San Diego, CA, 2007
Driver was great, I was impressed how well he could handle the bus in small places.
Mike in Minnetonka, MN, 2007
Very capable and friendly to be around
Steve in El Cajon, CA, 2007
Can is the best driver in Turkey!!!! Everyone was completely at ease - we knew we were in good hands.
Phyllis Bryan, 2007
Our driver was very good. We were all impressed with his ease in geting through cities. Skillful handling. He also has a good nature and puts up with the crazy Americans.
Robyn in Honolulu, HI, 2007
Can was amazing. Driving in Turkey must be one of the nightmares of the world. He maneuvered that bus very well. He is shy, but we insisted that he do some socializing with us. Very nice guy and a super driver.
Richard in Honolulu, HI, 2007
Generally happy and courteous, but on occasion ill-tempered. Got the job done, but did not obey traffic signs and stop lights putting us in undue danger.
Our driver was certainly determined to get us to where ever we were going... fast : )
Penn in St John's, NF, 2006
Our driver was a pro. Not once did I feel unsafe with him behind the wheel.
Cindy in Bandon, OR2006
He could navigate that enormous bus seemingly anywhere. Good thing he's native.
Mark Corbrust, 2006
Excellant
Susie Fitsch, 2006
The best - flexible, ready to join in our fun.
Caroline in Omaha, NE, 2006
Our bus driver was excellant. He was helpful and a real gentleman.
Gordon in Omaha, NE, 2006
He was also very good. He was always safe and joined in as part of the group.
Veronica in San Francisco, CA, 2006
Excellent.
Annie in Bellevue, WA, 2006
Emre...wow....always on time...always a smile, and a good backgammon player too!
Anthoine in Glenview, IL, 2006
I can not say enought praises. He keep the bus clean and always comfort
Eldrick in Everett, WA, 2006
Great driving skill!
Stephanie in Winnetka, IL, 2006
Excellent driver. Emrah (may not spell name right) was very patient with all of us .
Ted in Bellevue, WA, 2006
Excellent and friendly driver, but he spoke little English so it was difficult to get to know him well
Claude in Kingston, WA, 2006
True blue
John in Ketchikan, AK, 2006
Anyone who keeps me from driving has my great appreciation.
Peter Armontrout, 2006
Good competent driver. Always felt safe with him at the helm.
Myra in Ketchikan, AK, 2006
He ws a very good driver, a friendly enough guy and always on time and available.
Leonardo in Junction City, OR, 2006
Very good driver.
Bob in Port Ludlow, WA, 2006
The driver was great!
Peggy in Marysville, WA, 2006
Superb! He was cautious. At not time did we feel threaten by his driving.
Christina in Edmonds, WA, 2006
The driver was very skillful and negotiated seemingly impossible streets. He was friendly although his English was very limited.
Andrea in Port Ludlow, WA, 2006
Mesut was an excellent driver and took wonderful care of his bus.
Walter in Denver, CO, 2006
Driver did a great job as well
Marta in Denver, CO, 2006
Excellent, unflappable, safe, one of the group.
Monica in Eugene, OR, 2006
Misut was terrific!
Stephanie in Seattle, WA, 2006
Masuut was a wonderful driver. I always felt safe and he cared a lot about us and the bus. The bus was always clean. He made sure we had lots of water on board and helped make the trip very enjoyable. He had a great sense of humor.
Leslie Chunk, 2006
Excellent and competent.
Constance in San Anselmo, CA, 2006
Above and beyond all he was asked to do.
Roger Billman, 2006
Our driver was wonderful! What a nice guy! One of the benefits of this tour is not having to drive in Turkey yourself. He was always right there and keeping an eye out for us.
Laura in Port Orchard, WA, 2006
Musat was great. Very friendly and helpful. He was a gentleman in the finest sense of the word.
Sandra in Port Orchard, WA, 2006
friendly and very safe and efficient. I was comfortable and rarely am with someone else driving.
Alicia in Oregon City, OR, 2006
Mesut was an excellent driver - I am amazed at some of the places he was able to maneuver that big bus. He was also nice enough to let me practice speaking a little Turkish and even taught me a new phrase.
Joan in Beaverton, OR, 2006
Very helpful and acommadating. I was very satisfied.
Ghaffar in Gaithersburg, MD, 2006
Very good driver but then all of our drivers have been good. He was also very personable, friendly, good humor and a good teacher of backgammon.
Bob in Kent, WA, 2006
Excellent!
Jay in Tinton Falls, NJ, 2006
Excellent!
Suzan in Vancouver, WA, 2006
Excellent!
James in Centennial, CO, 2006
Caan was an excellent driver! How he can maneuver that huge bus through such narrow streets is amazing! He doesn't even break a sweat! I also appreciated his humor and interaction with tour members.
Margareth in Olympia, WA, 2006
Can came across as a very nice guy and an extremely skilled driver. He took that bus in places I would not want to take a compact car. Always felt safe in his care.
Alicia in Olympia, WA, 2006
The driver was highly skilled but his very limited English language skill prevented him from socializing with the members of the group,
Lucille in Edmonds, WA, 2006
Our driver was exceptional.
John in Vancouver, WA, 2006
Excellent driver.
Jason in Folsom, CA, 2006
Great guy!
Jean in Port Hadlock, WA, 2006
Can was always helpful and an amazing driver.
Jerry Gerland, 2006
Excellent, went out of his way to help and care for us.
Tom Stington, 2006
I felt very safe. Although he didn't know English, he tried to be very helpful.
Carol in Elmhurst, IL, 2006
EXCELLENT
Julie in Arlington, WA, 2006
Mesut did a great job and was funny--my highest compliment. I was never worried in his capble hands--even when I sat at the front of the bus.
Patricia in Santa Rosa, CA, 2006
Mesut is an excellent driver, he seems to have icewater in his veins but was always friendly and smiling. He was always on time, always managed to park the bus where it could be found easily, and kept the bus very clean inside and out.
Julien in Denham Springs, LA, 2006
Muset was an excellent driver who never put us in any unsafe situations.
Greta in Millbrae, CA, 2006
CaN was not only a great driver that I always felt safe with, but also participated in some of the activities and was fun.
Harry Laurstein, 2006
Can was amazing. I wish my Turkish was better or his English was better but I would have loved to get to know him better.
Mary in Bellingham, WA, 2006
CAN was a real "artist" at handling the bus and getting us to our destination.
Jerry in Bellingham, WA, 2006
We loved Cann too.
Joseph in Albany, NY, 2006
Mesut always wore a smile. Great driver! I felt safe as a rider in his bus.
Julie Farmann, 2006
Good driver!! Bus is always clean!!!!
Betsy Farmann, 2006
Mesut was friendly and very nice. He seemed a competent driver and could really maneuver that bus.
Henry in Everett, WA, 2006
The driver was excellent. He was cheerful and kind and a EXCELLENT driver!
Joe Escardo, 2006
Great driver
Angel in Golden Valley, MN2006
Excellent driver, but non-English speaking, so couldn't talk with him.
Jack Crewer, 2006
Excellant skills and a sith sense when backing the bus. I felt very safe.
Alicia in Sacramento, CA, 2006
Great driver!
Henry in Edmonds, WA, 2006
professional and wonderful
Susan in Waimanlo, HI, 2006
The driver was very good at driving, parking, and baggage loading/unloading.
David in Calgary, AB, 2006
I think our driver was great but I will admit I only needed to sit behind him once. He did amazing things with that bus.
Suzie in Shelby Township, MI, 2006
Skilled, reliable. Pleasant to have around.
Elizabeth in Seattle, WA, 2006
Cem was outstanding! I never thought about any safety issues because he always had things under control.
Carlos in Flushing, NY, 2006
no one better I felt so safe with him at the wheel
Douglas in Gresham, OR, 2006
Very good. Felt very safe on the bus.
David in North Caldwell, NJ, 2006
Cem, our driver, was superb. A friend who a returned from Turkey before I left commented on the dangers of being on the roads in Turkey. I felt safe on our bus always...in bad weather, crazy drivers and traffic. He made our travels stress-free.
Linda in Hillsboro, OR, 2006
he was a great driver and we felt very safe
Elaine Riddigs, 2006
Cem was the best. We loved Cem. He was a safer driver and we always felt secure with him behind the wheel.
Jelal in Auburn, WA, 2006
Very skillful and safe driver, and not to bad of a "dancer", always with an eye out for our confort and back door opportunities. Great job Cem.
Tracy in Auburn, WA, 2006
Cem was great. He seemed to take great care in managing the tour bus. I rode up front a couple of times and never felt like he took any chances or drove in an unsafe manner.
Terry in Portland, OR, 2006
Cem was the best driver we have had on any tour
Lucille in Boise, ID, 2006
Cem was a great driver. Always felt safe and secure in the bus.
Bernard in Boise, ID, 2006
Cem was great, I do have to admit that his driving at first scared me, but that was the way in Turkey and after awhile I felt very safe with him. He pulled over twice to let us see things that might be of interest to us, the storks in nests and the poppy fields.
Julie Aringen, 2006
Cem was awesome, a complete riot. He defined the Turkish man.
Joy in Freeport, MN, 2006
Cem was an excellent driver and very likeable. I felt safe with him behind the wheel.
Virginia Cyrus, 2006
Our driver really skillful on the roads and was always willing to take us to a couple of out the way activities.
Peter Herslag, 2006
He was great. Amazing how he handles the bus.
Alecia in Huntington Beach, CA, 2006
An excellent driver, who provided a smooth and controlled ride. Also a nice guy.
Maurice in Portland, OR, 2006
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Excellent.
Nathalie in Seattle, WA, 2007
Memed was excellent - a smooth and careful driver, good natured.
Patricia in Sacramento, CA, 2007
Memed was simply grand! He drove with confidence and was professional at all times. His interactions with the group at meals, etc. were fun.
Victoria in Sacramento, CA, 2007
Personable and higly capable, Memed was a favorite of most on our tour.
Paul in Sedro-woolley, WA, 2007
He was great and I felt very secure while riding in his bus.
Patsy in Sagle, ID, 2007
Mustafa was great, could not have been a better driver.
Edson in Novato, CA, 2007
Mustafaa was excellent and inspired confidence in his driving. He was like a rock and I was so glad to see him whenever I returned to the bus. I tried to hug him, but it's not the Turkish way. ;>)
Phyliss in Bethesda, MD, 2007
Mustafa was a wonderful driver. We always felt very safe in his hands.
Philip in Novato, CA, 2007
Mustaffa was terrific. With a smile he lugged our luggage in and out, presented us a clean bus daily,a comfortable ride and daily water bottles.
Cornell in Long Beach, WA, 2007
Mustapha went on roads that defied a large tour bus and maneuvered with ease. It seemed like the group was at ease with his driving. I wish there had not been a language barrier.
Susie in Bellingham, WA, 2007
He was very skillful, punctual, helpful--couldn't have been better
Joe in Alexandria, VA, 2007
Great driver, good sense of humor, always cheerful, spoke no English but who cared?
Destiny in Oakland, CA, 2007
He was great at dealing with Turkish traffic, and accommodating for extra events that required his services.
Michael in Bellingham, WA, 2007
Excellent. He was an integeral part of our tour.We enjoyed his enthusiasim in helping to teach us the "OKAY" game.
Richard in Long Beach, WA, 2007
Mustafa was quite wonderful; I know that Firat wants to use him again, and help him learn a bit of English. Firat often asked him during the drives his opinions about things--Mustafa liked that, and we all appreciated his unvarnished thoughts!
David in Washington, DC, 2007
Very nice person and safe driver.
Maurice in Westmont, IL, 2007
We all really liked Mustafa in spite of the language barrier. Great driver too.
Nathalie in Silver Spring, MD, 2007
Can was an excellent driver. I always felt safe, and it was a bonus that he was very friendly and personable, too, despite the language barrier.
Betsy in Gainesville, FL, 2007
He was great
Nathalie in San Francisco, CA2007
Very punctual and sweet.
Nicole Vermungen, 2007
I felt safe in his hands.
Penn in Poulsbo, WA, 2007
He was a hoot, always very friendly. Drove like a maniac but I never felt unsafe. He definitely seemed to know how to handle the bus well.
Mike in Gainesville, FL, 2007
Fine!
Brigitte in Nashville, TN, 2007
safe and reliable
Suzan in Philadelphia, PA, 2007
Can was a sweet mildmannered effective driver.
Milton in Philadelphia, PA, 2007
A good safe driver, what else could you want?
Francis in Redmond, WA, 2007
Great. He was barely noticeable, but got us everywhere on time and in comfort, which was, I suppose, his role
Danny in Herminie, PA, 2007
I felt very comfortable with traveling on the bus. He is a good and careful driver. Also, having the water always available was fabulous.
Danny in Claremont, CA, 2007
Mehmed was great. Even though he did not appear to speak much English and we certainly didn't speak much Turkish, he was very helpful with any issues related to transportation and getting our luggage on/off the bus.
Lilly in Spokane Valley, WA, 2007
Memet was great. He stopped frequently for bathroom breaks, always greeted us with a smile, and was quite friendly.
Concetta in Spokane Valley, WA, 2007
Great driver
Bob in Lynchburg, VA, 2007
Memed was great.
Frances in Toronto, ON, 2007
one of a kind in a good way
Raymond in San Angelo, TX, 2007
Good guy.
Brenda in Rotterdam, 2007
Very safe, formed a relationship with our 2 grandsons which made this trip very special.
Della in Carlsbad, CA, 2007
Our driver was awesome and I would high recommend him to anyone. Also he is a lot of fun to be around.
Clara in San Angelo, TX, 2007
Excellant. Very safe and cautious.
Concetta in San Angelo, TX, 2007
Outstanding. A skilled and safe driver, Mmed was friendly and good humored.
Diana in San Angelo, TX, 2007
Memed is an amazing driver. Very nice and very skilled, I don't know how he maneuvered that huge bus in the tight spots he had to drive through.
Louis in Sugar Grove, IL, 2007
excellent.
Diaone in Lincoln, CA, 2007
Very professional, negotiating tight and difficult situations without accident or incident.
Eric in Phoenix, AZ, 2007
Our driver was great, always had cold water on the bus...We had three teenagers with us...and my two boys liked talking to him and joking with him.
Karl in San Angelo, TX, 2007
Very skilled
Michael in Lincoln, CA, 2007
Really really excellent
Earl in Carlsbad, CA, 2007
Memed did a great job.
Don in Sacramento, CA, 2007
Mehmet can drive a bus better than most people can drive a car. He's also the safest bus driver I have ever ridden with any where in the world!
Lily in Long Beach, CA, 2007
Wonderful! I never felt unsafe at any time. In fact, the bus was an opportunity to relax and get ready for the next adventure.
David in Daly City, CA, 2007
Memet is an excellent driver. Plus, although his English was limited, he was very likeable and pleasant to be with. His flexability in response to serendipitous opportunities, like finding a place to pull off the road to visit with some nomads, made a delightful addition to the tour experience.
Doris in Denver, CO, 2007
The driver, Memet,did not say much but was a great driver. We all came back in one piece despite a few "twisted" paths.
Andre in Sacramento, CA, 2007
The driver was excellent and we felt completely safe at all times. He kept the bus spotless even after some of our group tracked in droppings from some of the local donkeys [washed all the carpeting].
Angelina in Oceanport, NJ, 2007
Mehmet was great! An astonishing driver, a real character and while he didn't speak English he did communicate and had a wonderful sense of mischief.
Mary in Calgary, AB, 2007
Memed was dependable, always there, unloaded & loaded bags and seemed alway pleasant. No negatives.
David Sonnestec, 2007
Remarkable! How anybody can drive like that is beyond me.
Ashton in San Bernardino, CA, 2007
Our driver was very good. He did all you would want a good bus driver to do and was very cheerful.
Linda in Ormond Beach, FL, 2007
The driver's driving was astonishingly skillful from the perspective of this California freeway driver!
Douglas in San Bernardino, CA, 2007
Memed does not, of course, speak english, but we were able to enjoy his company nevertheless. He is a terrific driver and I trusted him completely.
Mike in San Jose, CA, 2007
ok
Suzie in Evansville, IN, 2007
More than capable and I trusted his ability to the fullest. It was nice to hear some of his personal reflects on being a driver etc.
William Morcel, 2007
I just thought that he was okay. Not particularly friendly.
Michael in Evansville, IN, 2007
Superb, professional.
Vincent in Mount Vernon, WA, 2007
A joy. Can was a lot of fun and seemed happy to be a part of the group.
Andrew in Mount Vernon, WA, 2007
Excellent driver--excellent driving!
Ahmad in Houston, TX, 2007
Very professional.
Jessie in Scottsdale, AZ, 2007
Our driver did an excellent job.
Julie in Lake Forest Park, WA, 2007
Excellent, did a great job; had a sense of humor, and seemed to really enjoy his work and the tour members.
Kimberly in Lake Forest Park, WA, 2007
He was great... a professional driver and a fun person.
Katty in Mount Vernon, WA, 2007
What can I say? We all made it home safely. He was a helpful, happy man.
Morgan in Napa, CA, 2007
He was very good.
Donald in Madison, WI, 2007
excellent skills in tight places
Philip in Saratoga, CA, 2007
He was excellent -- friendly and willing to communicate even though he didn't have much English.
George in Calgary, AB, 2007
Very skillful driver, we all knew we were in safe hands.
Louis in Allentown, PA, 2007
Can't recall him...must have been good!
Norma in Mt View, CA, 2007
Extremely skillful with that big monster
Brian in Silver Spring, MD, 2007
Our bus driver was top notch, helpful and on time
Larry in San Diego, CA, 2007
was very good and helpful
Glen in Silver Spring, MD, 2007
He appeared to be highly competent.
Ella in Silver Spring, MD, 2007
Excellent
Peter in Rockville, MD, 2007
He was awesome in his driving the various manipulative driving feats!
Joe in Medford, OR, 2007
He can drive a Mercedes bus into the back seat of a VW and park it with one try. Calm, coll, professional. We never worried about our safety. Nice cleab bus as well.
Leo in Alpine, TX, 2007
He did a great job of navigating the bus through towns and countryside. Very gentlemanly and pleasant.
Kimberly in Alpine, TX, 2007
Seemed to be a very competent driver. Really appreciated his having water available on the bus to buy.
Margarith in Walnut Creek, CA, 2007
Our driver was a lot of fun because he had a fun personality. He didn't speak English, but he got us to where we needed to be and handled the bus very well.
Joy in Austin, MN, 2007
Our driver was very professional, pleasant,and an excellant driver. I felt very safe with him behind the wheel of the bus.
Donna in Aurora, CO, 2007
outstanding
Catherine in Arlington, VA, 2007
Our driver, Can, was a kind and considerate gentleman, and an excellent driver.
Glen in Morro Bay, CA, 2007
What a fine representative of his country, a real gentleman, and excellent driver. I would ride in his bus anywhere.
Ella in Morro Bay, CA, 2007
Our driver was incredible. Very competent and he had a wonderful smile!
Henry in Poulsbo, WA, 2007
Memed was superb.
Barbara in Phoenix, AZ, 2007
City driving, country driving, tight-spot driving...all were handled with experience, professionalism, and charm.
Norma in Phoenix, AZ, 2007
He was a great driver - we were very impressed with his skills!
Jean Steward, 2007
Memed was an excellent driver and a worthy backgammon opponent for members of the tour.
Louis in San Diego, CA, 2007
Driver was great, I was impressed how well he could handle the bus in small places.
Maria in Minnetonka, MN, 2007
Very capable and friendly to be around
Jonathan in El Cajon, CA2007
Memed is the best driver in Turkey!!!! Everyone was completely at ease - we knew we were in good hands.
Mark Kirmen, 2007
Our driver was very good. We were all impressed with his ease in geting through cities. Skillful handling. He also has a good nature and puts up with the crazy Americans.
Donald in Honolulu, HI, 2007
Memed was amazing. Driving in Turkey must be one of the nightmares of the world. He maneuvered that bus very well. He is shy, but we insisted that he do some socializing with us. Very nice guy and a super driver.
Matha in Honolulu, HI, 2007
Generally happy and courteous, but on occasion ill-tempered. Got the job done, but did not obey traffic signs and stop lights putting us in undue danger.
Samuel Triman, 2006
Our driver was certainly determined to get us to where ever we were going... fast : )
George in St John's, NF, 2006
Our driver was a pro. Not once did I feel unsafe with him behind the wheel.
Bruce in Bandon, OR, 2006
Competent and quiet.
John Carmen, 2006
Not much of a personality, but he was a good driver.
Maurice Balliman, 2006
He could navigate that enormous bus seemingly anywhere. Good thing he's native.
Frederich Kolfmann, 2006
Was quite taciturn but this didn't diminish his effectiveness as a driver. I still marvel at the way he got us through the traffic and narrow streets of many areas.
Jack Aznavour, 2006
Good driver.
Bob in St John's, NL, 2006
Excellant
Brian Silent, 2006
The best - flexible, ready to join in our fun.
Rebecca in Omaha, NE, 2006
Our bus driver was excellant. He was helpful and a real gentleman.
Mike in Omaha, NE, 2006
Excellant
Morgan Truland, 2006
He was also very good. He was always safe and joined in as part of the group.
Percy in San Francisco, CA, 2006
Excellent.
James in Bellevue, WA, 2006
Mehmet...wow....always on time...always a smile, and a good backgammon player too!
Barbara in Glenview, IL, 2006
I can not say enought praises. He keep the bus clean and always comfort
George in Everett, WA, 2006
Great driving skill!
Jack in Winnetka, IL, 2006
Excellent and friendly driver, but he spoke little English so it was difficult to get to know him well
Adam in Kingston, WA, 2006
True blue
Julie in Ketchikan, AK, 2006
Mahmutt was fabulous. I have never seen such driving skills in my life. I sat up front quite a bit and was entertained by watching his skill. He was also quite a drummer at the Turkish night!
Jack in Seattle, WA, 2006
Anyone who keeps me from driving has my great appreciation.
Marco Ploreno, 2006
Good competent driver. Always felt safe with him at the helm.
Donald in Ketchikan, AK, 2006
He ws a very good driver, a friendly enough guy and always on time and available.
Bob in Junction City, OR, 2006
Very good driver.
Maria in Port Ludlow, WA, 2006
Mahmut was amazing. The way he could manuver that bus was incredible. With only inches to spare! Wish we could have talked with him and gotten to know him better. The language barrier kept getting in the way.
Bryan in Springfield, IL, 2006
The driver was great!
Nancy in Marysville, WA, 2006
Superb! He was cautious. At not time did we feel threaten by his driving.
Sue in Edmonds, WA, 2006
The driver was very skillful and negotiated seemingly impossible streets. He was friendly although his English was very limited.
Julie in Port Ludlow, WA, 2006
Mahmut was an excellent driver and took wonderful care of his bus.
Mark in Denver, CO, 2006
Driver did a great job as well
Tom in Denver, CO, 2006
Excellent, unflappable, safe, one of the group.
Brigitte in Eugene, OR, 2006
Mahmut was terrific!
Fabio in Seattle, WA, 2006
Excellent and competent.
Donald in San Anselmo, CA, 2006
Above and beyond all he was asked to do.
Douglas Burckman, 2006
Our driver was wonderful! What a nice guy! One of the benefits of this tour is not having to drive in Turkey yourself. He was always right there and keeping an eye out for us.
Maria in Port Orchard, WA, 2006
Mamut was great. Very friendly and helpful. He was a gentleman in the finest sense of the word.
Christopher in Port Orchard, WA, 2006
friendly and very safe and efficient. I was comfortable and rarely am with someone else driving.
Margareth in Oregon City, OR, 2006
Our driver did his job very well.
John Armentrout, 2006
Although there were two problems with the bus, a breakdown and a bashed door, that did not detract from the skill and patience of the driver.
Kim Lewrinsinger, 2006
Mahmut was an excellent driver - I am amazed at some of the places he was able to maneuver that big bus. He was also nice enough to let me practice speaking a little Turkish and even taught me a new phrase.
Maria in Beaverton, OR, 2006
Very helpful and acommadating. I was very satisfied.
Ghaffar in Gaithersburg, MD, 2006
Very good driver but then all of our drivers have been good. He was also very personable, friendly, good humor and a good teacher of backgammon.
Ramon in Kent, WA, 2006
Excellent!
Bob in Tinton Falls, NJ, 2006
Excellent!
Oliver in Vancouver, WA, 2006
Mehmet was an excellent driver! How he can maneuver that huge bus through such narrow streets is amazing! He doesn't even break a sweat! I also appreciated his humor and interaction with tour members.
Susie in Olympia, WA, 2006
Mehmet came across as a very nice guy and an extremely skilled driver. He took that bus in places I would not want to take a compact car. Always felt safe in his care.
Frances in Olympia, WA, 2006
The driver was highly skilled but his very limited English language skill prevented him from socializing with the members of the group,
John in Edmonds, WA, 2006
Our driver was exceptional.
Joe in Vancouver, WA, 2006
Excellent driver.
Vera in Folsom, CA, 2006
Great guy!
Tom in Port Hadlock, WA, 2006
I felt very safe. Although he didn't know English, he tried to be very helpful.
Pat in Elmhurst, IL, 2006
EXCELLENT
Joseph in Arlington, WA, 2006
Mahmut did a great job and was funny--my highest compliment. I was never worried in his capble hands--even when I sat at the front of the bus.
Carol in Santa Rosa, CA, 2006
Mahmut was a great driver
Aaron in Sebastopol, CA, 2006
Mahmut is an excellent driver, he seems to have icewater in his veins but was always friendly and smiling. He was always on time, always managed to park the bus where it could be found easily, and kept the bus very clean inside and out.
Robyn in Denham Springs, LA, 2006
Mahmut was an excellent driver who never put us in any unsafe situations.
Michael in Millbrae, CA, 2006
Mehmet was the perfect driver who handled the bus like it was a car.
Douglas in Puyallup, WA, 2006
Mehmet was great. He was always there when he was needed and was very helpful. The bus was always clean.
Mercedes in Puyallup, WA, 2006
Mehmet was not only a great driver that I always felt safe with, but also participated in some of the activities and was fun.
Patricia Marcia, 2006
Mehmet was a real "artist" at handling the bus and getting us to our destination.
Ted in Bellingham, WA, 2006
We loved Mehmet too.
Jack in Albany, NY, 2006
Mehmet was really nice and a great driver. And he even taught me and my friend to play backgammon!
Martin in Washington, DC, 2006
Mahmut always wore a smile. Great driver! I felt safe as a rider in his bus.
Ray Bellmont, 2006
Mahmut was friendly and very nice. He seemed a competent driver and could really maneuver that bus.
Mike in Everett, WA, 2006
The driver was excellent. He was cheerful and kind and a EXCELLENT driver!
Richard Geone, 2006
Both drivers were outstanding.
Douglas Morgan in Langley, WA, 2006
Great driver
Patrick Arment in Golden Valley, MN, 2006
Excellent driver, but non-English speaking, so couldn't talk with him.
Edson Morson, 2006
Excellant skills and a sith sense when backing the bus. I felt very safe.
Donald in Sacramento, CA, 2006
Great driver!
Louis in Edmonds, WA, 2006
professional and wonderful
Randy Trawick in Waimanlo, HI, 2006
The driver was very good at driving, parking, and baggage loading/unloading.
Richard Bellone in Calgary, AB, 2006
Being a nervous passenger, and considering Turkey's record with regards to road accidents, I was a bit apprehensive about the bus rides. But Mahmut showed his exceptional driving skills and I felt at ease during our travelling time.
I think our driver was great but I will admit I only needed to sit behind him once. He did amazing things with that bus.
Robyn in Shelby Township, MI, 2006
Skilled, reliable. Pleasant to have around.
Michael in Seattle, WA, 2006
Can was outstanding! I never thought about any safety issues because he always had things under control.
Douglas in Flushing, NY, 2006
no one better I felt so safe with him at the wheel
Richard in Gresham, OR, 2006
Very good. Felt very safe on the bus.
Robert in North Caldwell, NJ, 2006
Can, our driver, was superb. A friend who a returned from Turkey before I left commented on the dangers of being on the roads in Turkey. I felt safe on our bus always...in bad weather, crazy drivers and traffic. He made our travels stress-free.
Jackie in Hillsboro, OR, 2006
Can was the best.
Bob in New York, NY, 2006
Can was the best. He was a safer driver and we always felt secure with him behind the wheel.
Suzie in Auburn, WA, 2006
Very skillful and safe driver, and not to bad of a "dancer", always with an eye out for our confort and back door opportunities. Great jobCan.
John in Auburn, WA, 2006
Can was great. He seemed to take great care in managing the tour bus. I rode up front a couple of times and never felt like he took any chances or drove in an unsafe manner.
Lisa in Portland, OR, 2006
Can was the best driver we have had on any tour
Christopher in Boise, ID, 2006
Can was a great driver. Always felt safe and secure in the bus.
Michael in Boise, ID, 2006
CAN was great, I do have to admit that his driving at first scared me, but that was the way in Turkey and after awhile I felt very safe with him. He pulled over twice to let us see things that might be of interest to us, the storks in nests and the poppy fields.
Bob Alterney,2006
Can was super. We felt safe with him. He took care of our stuff. The bus was Bus was clean inside and out. He was helpful in loading and unloading people and luggage. Very good. , Frank Lourd,2006
Memed was a safe and skilled driver. He was a wonderful addition to our group!
Suzie in Portland, OR, 2006
Superb! His driving skills and knowledgeability could not have been better. He and Firat made a super team.
Michele in Lacey, WA, 2006
Memeet was AWESOME, a complete riot. He defined the Turkish man.
Randy in Freeport, MN, 2006
Our driver really skillful on the roads and was always willing to take us to a couple of out the way activities.
Phyllis Trueyard,2006
He was great. Amazing how he handles the bus.
Douglas in Huntington Beach, CA, 2006
An excellent driver, who provided a smooth and controlled ride. Also a nice guy.
Oliver in Portland, OR, 2006
He too was excellent.
George in Middleton, DE, 2006
Mehmet was a very polite, friendly and patience driver.
Joan in Pleasanton, CA, 2006
He was great
Guiza in Benicia, CA, 2006
I always felt we were in good, capable hands with Mehmet. He became very much a part of our travel "family" and was much more than a bus driver.
Mark in Makawao, HI, 2006
Memet was a terrific driver. I felt comfortable and confident in his ability to transport me safely from one location to another.
Michael Kilermann, 2006
Not only was Mehmet a good driver. He was funny and likeable.
Jack in Makawao, HI, 2006
Bus driver cheerful, and knew what he was doing.
Frederich in SINGAPORE, 2006
Driver was wonderful-5 star-the best. A very good driver and really went out of his way to make our trip very pleasant.
As a driver, Mehmet is great. Reliable, safe. On a more personal basis, I'm not sure what it was about Mehmet, but I loved him … he is sweet and kind.
Penn in Santa Barbara, CA, 2006
mehmett is a very experient driver. We felt safe and he did another oustanding job.
Edson Culeran, 2006
Mehmet was like one of the family.It was so nice when he joined the group for our evening events.
Jordan in Sidney, BC2006
The driver was excellent.
Michelle in Sidney, BC, 2006
Great
Tom in Bend, OR, 2006
Superb. very cautious driver
Andre in Charlotte, NC, 2006
Mehmet was thoughtful and friendly and we think he did an excellent job.
Donald in North Vancouver, BC, 2006
very good
Douglas in North Arlington, NJ, 2006
What a gem! Patience beyond the call of duty.
Betsy in Campbell River, BC, 2006
Mehmet was always there to get us around safely and supply us with our never ending need for bottled water.
Prince Charlston, 2006
Very sweet man.
Mary Curnard,2006
Mehmette was a part of us. He was the backgammon champ, and a sterling tambourine player.
Martha in San Diego, CA, 2006
Mehmet was such a fun part of our trip. Besides being a very skilled bus driver, he is a very charming man and fun to be around. We loved playing backgammom with him and even at times, beating him! Having him join us for “free time” meals or beverages made us feel very accepted.
Henry in Shoreline, WA, 2006
Mehmet was a wonderful driver and we appreciated him at the wheel.
Douglas in Walnut Creek, CA, 2006
Three cheers for Mehmet! A champion backgammon player, driver and even nicer person. He treated all of us with friendly courtesy.
Susie in Portland, OR, 2006
excelent
Dana in Lancaster, PA, 2006
Very safe, conscientous driver.
Rendy in Park Ridge, IL, 2006
Mehmet was wonderful
Victoria in St Cloud, MN, 2006
Professional, patient and added flavor to the tour.
Donald in Olympia, WA, 2006
Great guy.
Nancy in Hilo, HI, 2006
Our driver was very good at getting anywhere with our big yellow bus! He thoughtfully came a little early sometimes when it was kind of cool and we had to wait outside. He always had water available for us to buy. He just plain took good care of our group!
Dan in San Diego, CA, 2006
He was fantastic. Very professional and felt safe the whole time.
Penn in Olympia, WA, 2006
He was also great, and did more than drive. He helped us in many small and thoughtful ways.
Jack Freidmann,2006
Our driver was very good, polite and friendly, and was always ready to help when needed. He even taught some of the group mmbers to play backgammon.
Robyn in San Diego, CA, 2006
He was great, very helpful and safe.
Sidney in St Cloud, MN, 2006
Our driver was very helpful, flexible, and kind.
Samuel in Palo Alto, CA, 2006
He is an excellent driver. Very safe. I never felt afraid even on mountain roads.
Eldrick in Tucson, AZ, 2006
Same as above. Friendly, professional, and always courteous.
Richard in Harlingen, TX, 2006
Our driver, Mahmud, was a lovely man. He is a consciencious driver with a very pleasant disposition. He seemed to enjoy us as much as we enjoyed him.
Margareth in Beaverton, OR, 2006
Very skilled driver.
Renate in Mountain View, CA, 2006
Outstanding
Anthony in Houston, TX, 2006
He was a very good driver and entered into the fun of the tour even though he didn't speak English.
Thomas in Chapel Hill, NC, 2006
the best
Kimbert in Pleasant Hill, CA, 2006
Our driver was great. Mahmut was safe and polite. We were in good hands. Even though he spoke no English, he also helped us. He took a group to the Hamam, helped the men get hair cuts, and basically had fun with us when he wasn't driving. Most importantly he was a good driver.
Gordon in Pleasant Hill, CA2006
Mahmut was wonderful! He not only drove very skillfully, but he took part in some of our activities. He played music with a group for us one night. He took a co-ed group of us to the hammam for a Turkish bath one night and helped us walk through that experience with lots of humor.
Taila in Eugene, OR, 2006
Mahmut was great! Most importantly, he was a safe and efficient driver. But, in addition, he was a great person who participated in several of our group activities and really added a lot of local culture. He is a great guy!
Ken in Kingwood, TX, 2006
Great mustash work in addition to driving. He was a real asset to the tour.
Suzie in Kingwood, TX, 2006
Mahmut was terrific! His humor was loved by all!!
Christophe in Galveston, TX, 2006
Our driver was amicable and reliable. I appreciated that he did not smoke on the bus.
Arthur in Houston, TX, 2006
Memeet was so pleasant both while driving and during leisure time. It makes such a difference to have such a pleasant person.
Stephen in Long Beach, WA, 2006
Mehmet was great - always felt safe & secure. It was nice that he was flexible enough to stop at impromptu spots if there was something interesting to see on the side of the road (like the storks, angora goats, etc). He had a warm smile for everyone.
Jackie in Auburn, WA, 2006
What can I say? He could parallel park that big bus!
Julie in Wimberley, TX, 2006
Outstanding driver and individual. Blended in with the group even though he didn't speak English.
Bernard Francais,
2006
Our driver was great. He would see things and stopped the bus so we could see what he had spotted. He could get the big bus out of the smallest spaces.
Bob in Lake Oswego, OR, 2006
Excellent
Gerard in Lake Oswego, OR, 2006
Mehmet was outstanding, thoughtful and fun.
Suzanne in Portland, OR, 2006
The drives were boring, i.e. very calming and uneventful.
Tim in Cardiff, CA, 2005
Our driver was quiet and nice. I don't think he spoke English or he chose not to speak it, which I loved. I got to practice my Turkish with him. Unfortunately, my phrase book was limited. It was fun to try though.
Ted Martry,2005
He was wonderful!
Bob Scanlan,2005
good dancer, excellent driver
John in Minneapolis, MN, 2005
I am always amazed at how they can drive those huge buses down such narrow streets with traffic and people all around. He did an excellent job.
Shirley Frankman,2005
Excellent!
John in Houston, TX, 2005
Mehmet was great. I would love to see him at the reunion!
Leonard Culmann,2005
Mehmet was a great driver. what i liked was his patience behind the wheel. Even through he did not speak any English he was part of the group.
Paul in Poulsbo, WA, 2005
Mehmet is a great addition to the tour. Should bring him over for the reunion.
Robert in Poulsbo, WA, 2005
Mahmut is a treasure! He was definitely part of the fun of the trip, and kept his bus neat and sparkling for us, with a ready supply of bottled water available. I felt he was an alert and ska
Dan in Edgewood, WA, 2005
Mahmout was very good and a skilled driver.
Maurice in Portland, OR, 2005
Mahmut was awesome, we felt secure all the time. No incidents
Donald in Oak Park, IL, 2005
I'm a truck driver so I could tell Mahmut really knew what he was doing!
Edward in St Paul, MN, 2005
Mahmut was a joy.
Raymond in Kenmore, WA, 2005
Memet did an outstanding job with always an infectious smile on his face.
Beatrice in Olympia, WA, 2005
Mahmut was a wonderful addition to the tour.
Anthony in St Albert, AB, 2005
Mahmut (our bald driver) was awesome. He taught me an important lesson: never get recommendations for a barber from a guy with a shaved head.
Leonard in Walnut Creek, CA, 2005
Excellent driver, friendly, courtious,prompt, clean
Mark in Saratoga, CA, 2005
Very professional, handling that bus in Istanbul and Kusadasi like it was thoroughbred race horse!
William in Woodinville, WA, 2005
Mehmet is a careful and skillful driver. He maneuvered the bus expertly through streets I would not have attempted with a vehicle half the size! The bus was always clean and loaded with water. He handled the luggage efficiently and always greeted us with a smile.
Annick in Indianapolis, IN, 2005
Mehmet was a wonderful driver. Always felt safe.
Sam in San Clemente, CA, 2005
Mehmet has miraculous driving abilities. His ability to maneuver the bus anywhere, under any circumstance was amazing. I don't like being a passenger, but I thoroughly enjoyed being driven by Mehmet and was absolutely confident in his ability. I always felt safe and watching him maneuver the bus was a show in itself that was as memorable as everything else I saw on the tour.
Suzie in Indianapolis, IN, 2005
Mehmet can drive a bus unlike anyone I have ever experienced. I didn't know buses could go places he took us. I felt very safe with him.
Florencia in Omaha, NE, 2005
Mehmet was an amazing driver and those who have been to Turkey before can appreciate his moving a big beautiful yellow bus around so skillfully on old winding street!
Vincent in St Thomas, VI, 2005
Great driver, got us out of tight spots--never got lost, always courteous and friendly.
Helena in Lake Oswego, OR, 2005
Excellent.
Joseph Lourd, 2005
Excellent all the way.
Nancy in Wichita, KS, 2005
He deserves a gold star for safe driving and for his dancing.
Adeline in Berkeley, CA, 2005
Mahmut was great -- a superb driver, even getting a round of applause for tricky maneuvers. He's also a good Turkish dancer!
Caryn in Corvallis, OR, 2005
Our driver was great fun. He was punctual, accomodating, jovial and conscientious.
Christina Boulard,2005
Amazing driver! Impish smile. MAde us happy to return to the bus
Frederick in Alameda, CA, 2005
Excellent. Calm. Harrowing driving conditions never fazed him. He did the impossible
Allen Kimberley,2005
The best! I appreciated that he kept his Turkish personality with a bunch of North Americans.
Carol in Wichita, KS, 2005
Our driver was, as usual, super competent and a nice person.
Stephanie Floyd,2005
Driver did an excellent job. No problems at all.
Florencia in Kirkland, WA, 2005
Very good driver .
Peggy in Palm Desert, CA, 2005
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