Stories from our travelers around the world
Nothing makes us happier than hearing about the memories our travelers take home. Here are some of the stories and reviews from guests who have joined us on their adventures.
"Our 2 week tour of Turkiye planned by Eon was a trip of a lifetime. This is because of the perfect , personalized, varied, fun, fascinating, ever changing experience planned in full by Aydin and Sophie from Eon ., our guides were exceptional. They were professional, exceedingly knowledgeable, caring, fun, flexible and attentive. I highly recommend a trip to magnificent Turkiye planned by Eon!!!! Marci lief."
2 months ago
"What a trip! And, what a team! EON Tours did a spectacular job for our Biblical Turkey tour! Sofie did magnificent work on pre-trip arrangements and logistics--and stepped in effectively when we encountered an unexpected challenge. Aydin is a superb guide, full of energy, enthusiasm, expert knowledge and a passion to enable group members to connect with Turkish life. He has an amazing ability to establish warm and encouraging relationships with each person in the group, while remaining attentive to the needs of all. Alpako was a wonderful assistant to Aydin on our tour, and a big help to all. This incredible team made for an unforgettable experience!"
"Aydin, Alpako, and Sophie recreated the most transformative and thrilling trip to Turkey for our group. Each day exceeded the one before, and it all came to an end too quickly. They were extraordinarily attentive to prep details and all of our needs each day on the road. I continue to be grateful for and marvel at the wonderful experience. Looking forward to returning before long!"
"Aydin and the crew at Eon made this one of the best tours we have ever taken."
"We couldn't have had a better time than we did traveling with Aydin and his brother, Osman. They attended to our every need and unveiled the mystery and wonder of exotic Eastern Turkiye. This was something that shouldn't be missed! Ancient worship sites, Silk Road Inns, Syrian Orthodox Monasteries, Roman engineering, terrific food and warm and welcoming people. It's a must!"
"Our two week trip through Turkey, with Aydin and Alpaco as our guides, was as good as it gets! The wealth of history and geography that we learned, paired with learning about it in these ancient places populated for so many thousands of years, was extraordinary. The places we stayed - and the food!! - were fabulous. I have already recommended EON tours to several friends. It is a trip to remember!"
"My tour with EON Tours was everything I had hoped it would be, and beyond...This was a solo tour for, and I asked to see parts of Turkey that most tours do not venture to...Aydin provided a perfect tour that allowed me to see some wonderful small villages and ancient sites..The guides that toured me around Istanbul to Cappadocia and beyond were fabulous!! Very knowledgeable, considerate, and thought of everything a person might need when traveling. I was treated like a princess, yet loved touring the country on a bike or on foot...I will definitely return to Turkey, which I loved, and of course, I will call on EON Tours to provide the avenue to my next adventure.."
"This was my second trip with EON and Aydin guiding us. We were a group of 24 for 24 days in Turkey and Greece. It was beautiful and fantastic. Aydin and crew made us comfortable in every situation, and navigated necessary changes gracefully as they arose. Aydin and Serra are very knowledgeable about Turkish and Greek history and archeology. They shared easily understandable information about the significance of each site we visited. I highly recommend exploring with them."
"We enjoyed a fantastic tour and journey with Aydin as our Tour Leader and Ramazan as our Assistant Tour Leader. Our trip was well designed and our guides were superb in their knowledge, thoughtful consideration, attending to everyone in our group, and their kindness and humor too!"
"EON was fantastic in helping arrange our extended family trip to Turkey to celebrate the milestone birthday of my husband. From helping coordinate ever changing flight plans due to weather delays for one couple with a 9 month old baby, to orchestrating the decoration of the dining area to celebrate two birthdays with cakes, candles and balloons, to providing everyone with delicious food and activities. Exceeded expectations on all counts."
"We cannot recommend EON tours highly enough!! This is the third trip we have taken with Aydin and EON tours. They are professional, accommodating, exceedingly knowledgeable and so much FUN to travel with. Like traveling with the best of friends. This time we were a group of 24 with very diverse needs...there was never a problem or a challenge that could not be surmounted. Thank you, Aydin, Sophie and Serra, for everything."
"EON is an Extraordinary Tour Agency with the best attention to detail I have ever experienced. I felt that EON provided our group with a multidimensional view of Turkey, ranging from the incredible ancient history and national treasures to connections with real families and unforgettable personal experiences. Many thanks to the entire team for an incredible trip."
"Wonderful experience on Eon tours with Aydin and Serra as our guides. They were delightful, knowledgeable, and clearly love what they do, having as much fun as we did. We walked away from the month long trip in Turkey, very impressed with their culture, variety of terrain, and history."
"Couldn't have been better! We spent 26 days in Turkey & Greece through EON, I was amazed at the level of care: they provided an archaeologist (who was as fun as she was knowledgeable), we had a barber, a masseur, they arranged the spa treatments & the hot-air-ballooning, even providing us with walking sticks, so many perks delivered seemingly effortlessly delivered (but of course, we all know how hard "herding cats" tourists IS). And delivered with so much humour & good cheer. The restaurants chosen were phenomenal (my one complaint,: TOO MUCH GOOD FOOD, I can't fit into my clothes). In short (long?): Sofie, Ayedin & Serra were exceptional..."
"Our family just spent an incredible week on board a beautiful gulet boat, cycling and hiking along the Turkish coast with fabulous guides from EON tours - we felt so well looked after, always with a smile and learnt much history and culture along the way. Scenery was magical and food delicious but really it was the people we met including our guides that made the trip so wonderful. Thankyou Yasar, Alpako, Ramazan and Ahmet again for everything, we loved it!"
"A fantastic tour company. We have used them multiple times for tours by bicycle in Turkey and Greece on the Dodecanese island.They are hugely knowledgeable, super supportive and great people. They also have access to an excellent array of luxury gulets for sailing the islands. I would highly recommend them for any tours in Turkey and in the Dodecanese."
"A totally exceptional private tour for 6 weeks through beautiful mesmerizing Turkey was everything i could have ever dreamed of and in reality far more. A fantastic itinerary which was embellished with your incredible passion and knowledge of the history and culture of all epochs. To share so many wonderful, special, unique times and moments and enormous fun with you all, your friends and local Turkish families was a true privilege and so incredibly uplifting. A permanent smile was on my face every single day of the journey. I was in total awe and amazement of what was around every corner. Ayden and his team, Alpako and Mert, wore so many hats! You were the perfect professionals, companions and guides, taking care of absolutely all my needs. You have truly set the bar to the highest level for all others in your field to hope to aspire to. I will treasure this experience forever."
"We have toured with Eon Tours on several occasions. As we have grown accustom the tours are professional and thoroughly enjoyable from the initial registration through our delivery at the airport for our return flight Homes. Our guides have always been outstanding they are extremely well informed, have a terrific sense of humor and was very professional without being stuffy. The accommodations are always and there is an overabundance of delicious regional food and wine wherever we stop. I highly recommend Eon Tours. Chris & Louisa"
"These two trips to Turkey then Greece and Rome were wonderful and packed with history. EON Tours is a professional high quality business."
"Outstanding tour. I'm not a group traveler and I must say that I thoroughly enjoyed the tour! The service was first class, the guides knowledgeable and entertaining, and the trip memorable. I would recommend EON tours. (photo - the gals got our guide to play along and what a good sport he was)"
"As a small group of five, we booked a cycling and hiking trip through EON-Tours. I had been searching for a long time for a tour operator with a German-speaking guide and finally found one here. Jackpot! With Gürcan Karakus, we had a fantastic guide. He was very competent, loved his job, took excellent care of us, and was always available to answer any questions. We traveled together for about two weeks. First in Cappadocia, then across the Taurus Mountains to Antalya. The selection of tours was always superb, and he told us a great deal about the country and its people. The rental bikes were in excellent condition and were constantly maintained and cleaned throughout our trip by our driver and mechanic, Egemann. The two of them were a great team and did everything to make the trip unforgettable. We arrived as strangers and left as friends! Thank you so much for the wonderful time!"
"My experience with Eon Tours was through trips organized as part of the "Getty Seminar." Yaşar İsmet Demiröz from Eon Tours was with us throughout this wonderful four-year adventure. He was incredibly dedicated in every aspect, both within his job description and beyond. He helped the waiters when he noticed food was late, resolved any problems we encountered at the hotel immediately, was meticulous in ensuring no disruptions occurred during transfers, and patiently listened and showed interest during scientific discussions. I don't know about Eon Tours' other trips or staff, but everything on these trips with Yaşar was perfect. The harmony and collaboration between him and Serra Somersan during the first three years is also worth mentioning. Serra provided excellent scientific and organizational support to all participants in the group, both in English and Turkish. I extend my gratitude to both of them, and consequently to Eon Tours."
"Dear members of EON Tours, I find the entire organisation during these four travels between 2018 and 2024 absolutely perfect and fabulous. Everything was done very professionally and with great expertise and knowledge on local peculiarities. Thank you for the professional job!!! Petya Ilieva, Institute of Balkan Studies, Bulgarian Academy of Sciences"
"We have traveled under the guidance of EON Travel in 2009 (Turkey) and 2022 (Greek islands). Both trips combined exploration of history, cultural immersion, and the pampering of body and mind. These were truly memorable trips."
"For three weeks in May and June of 2022, EON Tours treated us to the trip of a lifetime through Western Turkey. We toured Istanbul and ancient ruins on foot, the Bospous and scenic Meiterranean tributaries by boat, the rural countryside by van, lakeshores in the highlands by e-bike, and Cappadocia by hot-air balloon; and experienced many milleniia of human history, from modern cities like Antalya to 9000 year-old ancient ruins of Asikli Hoyuk near Aksaray. EON Tours' superb guides made it all so memorable. They checked us into the best hotels, introduced us to local artisans and chefs, shared with us the most delicious cuisine, vividly described the local histories of all the places we visited, and best of all treated us the whole time like life-long friends. They were indispensable companions in such unfamiliar surroundings. Their skills made our journey a dream come true. We hope to go back to see Eastern Turkey next year!"
"Traveling with our guides from Eon Tours throughout Greece was a phenomenal experience. These experts have a joy for travel that is contagious! Every detail of the trip was carefully thought out. Our guides made sure all our activities were safe and fun! They were always professional and yet friendly and easy to be around. I am thankful to have had rich conversations with them as that made my experience more meaningful. I would go on any trip with them again in a heartbeat!"
"Had a wonderful travel experience with EON Tours. I very much enjoyed getting to know my guides as well as learning from them about the places we were visiting. They brought a lot of really cool information to the sites that helped me better understand what I was exploring. Additionally, I felt as if they very kind and caring. For example, both of my guides had the generosity to give when I was in need, once when I needed hiking pants and another time when my hands were cold from freezing wind. I would have not made it without them. So Grateful for the experience I had."
"Our guides were amazing!!! So helpful, knowledgeable, kind, encouraging, friendly, and genuine. The trip wouldn’t have been the same without them."
"We had an incredible trip with EON tours all over mainland Greece. Our guides were top notch, funny, and incredibly knowledgeable. They made the trip truly unforgettable. I would travel with them again in a heartbeat and hope to one day go to Turkey, hopefully with EON tours. Thank you all so much!"
"Great professionals. I had a big pleasure to deal with them. Positive and kind. Taking care about everything. Proposing the best."
"We just came back from a trip with EON. All I can say is "wow". We had to reschedule the trip twice due to Covid, and the company worked with us - well beyond what was legally required - to minimize financial impact and to make the trip eventually happen. They were superb in planning, flawless in execution, and just simply good people. I would use them again in a heartbeat, and we are actively looking at ways to do so. Our guide, Bilge, was superb - smart yet down to earth, funny, and knowledgeable. We were joined for part of the trip by Aydin, one of the company's owners and also an active guide, who added even greater depth and dimensionality. Don't believe any of the stuff about Turkey being unsafe - there was never a time in our visit where we felt that. Though Greece seems to have better PR, Turkey I think is more beautiful, less expensive, and a better choice. Bravo Eon!"
"I'm here 😊"
"Eon tours was an absolutely wonderful company to explore Cappadocia with! They arranged everything for our large group of 32~ people: transport to/from the airport, pcr testing at our hotel before leaving, communication with our hotel staff, hikes/historical tours of the wild rock formations/caves, hot air balloon ride, unique Turkish dining that we never would have known about, shopping, transportation for everything just mentioned, and they created a fun picture presentation of our adventures there. We didn't have to worry about anything. Ramazan, Yasar, and Deniz were with us at all times, ready to help and answer any questions that we had. All 3 of them were very professional, kind, hospitable, accomodating and really good at their jobs. Ayden joined us part of the time and he was also full of warmth and hospitality as well as good humor and incredible knowledge about the history of the area. All 4 of these men were excellent tour guides and also just really nice friends to our group (it was truly sad to say goodbye to them at the end) - they absolutely went above and beyond for us. We recommend Eon tours %110!"
"EON Tours provided an amazing trip for our group . They were easy to work with stateside, very professional in their communications regarding the trip and even met us personally at the airport and delivered us personally back to the airport at the end of our journey. They really know their stuff and go above and beyond to provide you with a wonderful trip filled with wonderful memories."
"Perfect place. Great people."
"Very open Good customer service"
"Excellent and comprehensive service, every detail is considered."
"You guys are great! We had such a wonderful time in Turkey! We loved the programme you prepared for us and we got the most out of Turkey! All the guides in the office are lovely! Thanks for being so professional and for making this trip unforgettable! You are the best! Alex from Greece"
"We have traveled with Eon Tours twice: A tour of Turkey and Greek islands in 2014 and a boat/ bike trip in the Aegean this year 2018. This year, our captain successfully navigated us through ‘Medicate Zorba’ ( first ever Mediterranean hurricane) with minimal impact on daily activities. Amazing. Tour staff (AYDIN, Yasar, and Mert) are top notch and very knowledgeable about local history. You can’t go wrong: accomdations, service, food, and tours make memories for a lifetime."
"We just returned from a 2 week tour of the Greek Islands and Athens with EON Tours. This was our second tour with EON. We did an amazing 2 week tour of Turkey in 2014. This trip was 12 days with 4 other couples on a 118 foot Turkish Gulet and 2 days in Athens. Our guides Aydin & Yasar, along with the crew of the Kaya Guneri plus were simply amazing. We had had some very interesting weather challenges which caused us to make changes in our itinerary. This could have ruined our trip, but instead the guides and the crew because of their knowledge of the area were able to adjust and change our destinations and activities. One of the best things about this company is the flexibility. You can be as active or inactive as you like. We bicycled, hiked and kayaked, but there was always the option to just relax. You will not be disappointed if you decide to go with this company!"
"It was my first visit to Turkey - I had a too short window, a long list of things to do and see, and I called my friend Mert at Eon Tours to help me make it happen. It was fantastic. Eon made everything easy (for a first time visitor, woman traveling alone in Turkey). More important (at least to me) they put together a personalized program, and guides and activities that met and exceeded my VERY high expectations. Cannot wait to go back, and will make sure I have more time! And I’ll rely on Eon next time too."
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"If you are into the sports and actüve holidays Eon Tours is the right place. The management and the staff are both professionals and friendly."
"Thank you for your hospitality, your friendship, and for sharing your knowledge and insights into the world of Early Christianity. We are blessed to have you travel with us on our journey of faith. May God bless you always! Thank you for sharing your HEART with us!"
"What a wonderful trip! As always, I am amazed at your warmth and ability to connect people. You are 100% customer service oriented and it will always serve you well in this business. You will always have a place in my heart and in my home. Your friendship has changed my life forever."
"Thank you for making our trip unforgettable! We so appreciate your willingness to connect with us so many levels. Thank you for sharing your humor, your music, your knowledge of all things about Türkiye, your life story and your hospitality. We felt right at home from the beginning, we felt well cared for until the end."
"Thank you so much for 'a trip of a lifetime!' That is what Father Mike called this trip and he was not wrong. I enjoyed every minute of these last two weeks. Fr Mike talked about kindness and generosity in many of his talks at mass and you two were perfect examples of this. Thank you again. I look forward to a future trip."
"We can not thank you enough for providing us with a life changing experience in your lovely country. You went beyond and above our expectations. You put up with issues with a smile and caring passion."
"Thanks to you - WE HAD THE TRIP OF A LIFETIME! Your great knowledge, positive good energy, and warmth concern for all of us made Türkiye a country we will return and adore for years to come."
"All I can say is I hope our paths cross again and again. It was a fabulous time. Your spirit of service is so appreciated. I always feel safe and well cared for. Bless you."
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