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Why should I book a tour through Byzance Tours? Can't I do my own
tours? 1. Why should I book a tour through Byzance Tours? Can't I do my own tours? Of course you may be able to arrange your own tours, but why would you want to? When you book a tour from Byzance Tours, transportation and most importantly the services of a well-trained local tour guide is included. You're also assured that you'll see the most for your money. By booking a tour through Byzance`s selection of excursions, you'll also save time and money. We've done all the thinking for you. You'll spend less time doing research and more time having fun. You get to choose from the very best and most popular tours in a port of call based on your interest and escorted by local experts who are familiar with the port, it's history, and culture. Tours include transportation according to the itinerary and your tour guide. 3. How physically challenging are Tours? Most tours require some degree of walking; however, some excursions require extensive walking. Likewise, grand entryways and sprawling gardens of certain palaces and ancient cities make walking and stair-climbing a necessity. Whatever your fitness level, we highly recommend comfortable, low-heeled walking shoes. 4. How should I tip our Guide/Driver? Extending a gratuity to your guide or driver is strictly optional; however, in some countries, these personnel may anticipate that if you were pleased with their services, you will reward them in a monetary way. A commonly accepted guideline is 2 Euro per person for a half-day and 3 Euro per person for a full day. 5. How can I find out more about the ports we'll be visiting? Before you cruise, you can find all the information you would ever need right on the web. You can also read about the most popular tours here as well. Onboard your ship, a qualified lecturer will hold informative talks on each port of call you visit. If you still have questions, many ships have a Port Lecturer that will be glad to answer them. You should also do a little research before you go. Your local library should have all kinds of books pertaining to your destination. Frommer's and Fodor's also have wonderfully informative books identifying local points of interest, culture, and history. Other countries may have more conservative ideas about dress than you are accustomed. Attention is drawn to this matter so as not to offend. Cruise lines suggest when visiting places of worship (mosques/synagogues/churches), you dress conservatively, avoiding shorts or sundresses. Attend the port lectures for guidance. Guests should wear comfortable walking shoes at all times. When visiting ruins or walking on cobblestone streets, wear rubber-soled shoes. It's also smart to wear a sun hat Whenever possible, shopping time is allocated within the framework of the excursions. 8. Are Your Tours the same ones offered by the Cruise Lines? Cruise Lines offer similar tours, visiting the same sites. The biggest difference is that you will be met by a private representative on arrival, reserve in advance and save time and money. 9. Why should I book Tours with Byzance Tours instead of booking on board? Save
Money - these tours are 30 - 40% lower than you'll find on
ship. 10. How reputable is Byzance Tours? Very. Byzance Tours have been providing shore excursions for many years and have a wonderful reputation. Byzance Tours is confident that customers will enjoy the same tours that you'd find on a cruise ship at lower prices and with more convenience. 11. We've never been to these ports of call and want to do as much as possible in each port? The local guides are considered top experts on local history and sights, offering you a chance to fully appreciate and experience their hometowns. The listed excursions are designed and organized in such a way as to maximize your time in each port and yet allow sufficient free time as well. 12. What type of transportation is used for the tours? Standards of transport vary considerably dependaing on your will. All of our vehicles are Air-conditioned. Guest wishing to travel together with friends should leave the ship together, as this will help the guide. |
wanted to drop you a fast note to thank you for the two days of touring that you arranged for us in Istanbul and Ephesus on October 15 and 18. We returned last night from our three week journey, and I am just now able to write to you.
Pat
Atherton
Insignia
Oceania Cruises
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We are now back from our trip, and I wanted to let you know that we thoroughly enjoyed the tours that you arranged for us in both Istanbul and Kusadasi. I will gladly recommend your services, and we wish to thank the very knowledgeable and professional guides you arranged us.
Martin
King
Royal Princess
Princess Cruise Line
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Just a wonderful reminder of the wonderful time we had with you. It was delightful meeting you and the dinner was like none other we have ever had. You were so gracious and we certainly appreciated all you did to make our trip to Turkey so terrific.
Jolton
Family
Wind Spirit
Wind Star Cruise Line
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Tour was great. The driver, Oughz (spelling ??) (name is in our
cabin) was great. We had very nice talk on the way. Willl definitely
recommend your service when we get back and on the internet. Thank
you very much for arragning this tour
Stan
Vermeers
Nautica
Oceania Cruise Line
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We
will highly recommend your services. Our tour guide was excellent and
very knowledgable. Thanks for the superior service.
Melissa
Kimble
Insignia
Oceania Cruise Line
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We
were all pleased with our tour of Ephesus and Kusadasi. Ayshayn
(spelling?) did a marvelous job. She was very knowledgeable and
articulate, with a wonderful command of the English language. We
would all be very happy to recommend your company to
Jennifer Cleeton
Seabourn Spirit
Seabourn Cruise
Line
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We
were most pleased with the services of your tour company. Both Oz and
Erol were true professionals who knew exactly what to take us to see
and what to tell us about. They were both delightful.
Joanne
and Alan Feldman
Seven Seas Voyager
Radisson Seven Seas
Cruise Line
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We all thoroughly enjoyed our trip and think that Hankan (or similar - Im very bad at remembering names!) was the best guide we have had. He was very, very informative and took great care to ensure we kept out of the hot sun as much as possible.
Julie
Dofort
Wind Spirit
Wind Star Cruises
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Thank
you for your wonderful service. Your guide was very professional and
knowledgable, and we had an amazing time touring Ancient Ephesus with
him! Wed definitely recommend him to anyone we know who will be
travelling to Turkey.
Rudy Gonzalez
Wind
Star
Wind Star Cruise Line
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I
was very pleased with the tour. Thank you for all your help. I will
be sending notes to Cruise Critic.com recommending your services.
Melinda Steffey.
Star Princess
Princess
Cruise Line
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We
just returned from our cruise this morning. I plan to post cruise
reviews on several boards and will say that our tour of Ephesus with
Mr. Oz ( I apologize for the bad spelling) was the very best
excursion of our entire trip.
Ashley
Richardson
Emerald Princess
Princess Cruise Line
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I wanted to take this opportunity to express my deep satisfaction. We just returned from an East Mediterrean cruise on Legend of the Seas. You arranged for our private tours in Ephesus. The guide we had on the trip was very knowledgable, personable and very accomodating to our needs. Your prices beat the cruise ship everytime and we had our own private van for four which was such a treat. We were able to stay as long as we wanted at each site and walked at our own pace. We never felt rushed!!
I
have recommended you to all my friends and travel agent. We plan
to return someday to your spectacular country on a land tour so we
can concentrate on Turkey which has so very much to offer its
visitors. We will definitely be contacting you for our future
plans. I wish you continued success in your endeavors. Keep up the
great work!!
Wilf Rothstein
Legend of the Seas
Royal Caribbean Cruise Line
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Greetings. Just to say thank you very much for organising our tour. We had a wonderful time in your beautiful country and would just like to say that our guide and driver were superb, courteous, very reliable and exceedingly helpful for our mission – filming at relevant places in Ephesus. I would highly recommend you to anybody. So many thanks again.
David Wilde
Brilliance of the Seas
Royal Caribbean Cruise Line
May 2007
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Just wanted to thank you and your professional guide for a wonderful tour….We will continue to refer your services and try other guides in different regions. Professional, knowledgeable, courteous and efficient
Larry Goldberg
Galaxy
Celebrity Cruises
Sept. 2007
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I wanted to let you know what a great tour we had to Ephesus. Our tour guide was fantastic and he brought everything to life! I can't remember his name but it started with a S.
Elizabeth Desmond
Cristal
Louise Cruise Line
August 2007
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We just got back Friday needing some sleep after the conclusion of our cruise. I'd like to express my sincere thanks to you and your excellent and knowledgeable guides for giving us an interesting experience of Turkey. Both were wonderful and real prefessionals and gave us a well-conducted tour. Although we did not really explore Kusadasi and Istanbul especially, more extensively, because of time constraints my group was satisfied and has a new knowledge about your wonderful country.
