Ephesus + Pamukkale

[Eric]

Here we go again.   One person explaining their experience (Okay while she worked - in the past tense- for Thomson) and some one else coming straight on to lambaste them!    I don't think daffodillys was trying to sell a trip!  Confucius says "When you have nothing to say, say nothing" 

[buzz58]

Thanks for all your reply's,we will be doing the trip , we only use local company's,have found a local tour company which looks to be just what we require,wanted to use some one that hadn't been involved with dolphin swims in the past ,looking forward to the long journey ,i quite like being on the bus and seeing new areas,my sister lives in Side for her sins and i'll never forget the heat that hit me the first time i arrived in Antalya bus station ,i thought i was in an oven ,so there will be plenty of sun cream lots of water plus my hat.

[daffodillys]

im sorry if my post has upset some members but i was asked for my personal experience and the name  of tour operator used. I tried to explain the reasons that Thomson gave for charging the extra amount, i wasn't recommending any one to use them. After working in the travel industry for many years i have heard good and bad reviews about the big tour operators and the local operators, i did state that it is entirely up to the individual. I was trying to give a balanced view to the person that asked the question.

[kayakebab]

I think most of us got that, but thanks for reiterating for the others  

[keng38]

You did good Daffodillys, you did good.

[lissa]

Large tour operators  include all entrance fees, Hb accommodation overnight in a guaranteed good hotel,and a good, English speaking guide. Not sure if all street sellers include these. All tours visit the usual carpet outlet but some of the treet agencies take clients to many other shopping outlets.Some people also feel happier booking excursions with their own tour operator, nobody forces them to. Most people would see street agency prices and make up their own mind. Also all overseas tour operators have to either own their own Turkish incoming agency or use another Turkish owned one. These agencies are responsible for transfers and excursions and are, local businesses.

[engineerdave]

We are doing this trip when we come over but by hire car. We did look at the organised trips and the best one we found were these http://www.caroletayfun.com/  Worth a look and reasonable prices.

[lissa]

Are they still around? Original office in Fethiye shut, perhaps another office somewhere? Check what is included though if you do book with them.

[engineerdave]

I am obviously missing something here with this company. So please tell what the problem is with them as I dont have a clue?