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UNIVERSITIES &
COLLEGES |
01. Asbury Theological
Seminary, KY
02. Bob Jones University
03. Oregon Theological Seminary
04. Acadia Divinity College, Canada
05. Roanoke College, VA
06. American Baptist College, TN
07. Hillsdale College, MI
08. South Carolina University
09. Westminster Theological Seminary, TX
10. Catholic Theological Union, IL
11. Wartburg College, IA
12. Baylor University, TX
13. Lee University, TN
14. NewYork University, NY
15. Kansas University, KS
16. Harding University - Arkansas
17. SanJose State University, CA
18. University of Kentucky, KY
19. Howard Payne University, TX
20. Convenant College, Chattanooga
21. Hispanic Baptist Theological School,TX
22. Methodist Theological School, OH
23. Bethel Seminary - SanDiego, CA
24. Williams College, MA
25. Huntington University, IN
26. Belhaven College, MS
27. Washington Theological Union
28. Trinity College, Canada
29. Shorter College
30. Shenandoah University, Winchester, VA |
31. Universityof
Tennessee
32. Golden Gate Baptist Seminary, AZ
33. Messiah College, Grantham, PA
34. Dallas Baptist University
35. Loyola University, LA
36. Tulsa Community College, OK
37. University of Tulsa, OK
38. Mount Vernon Nazarene University, OH
39. McMaster Divinity College, Canada
40. Southern Wesleyan University
41. Regent College, Vancouver BC,Canada
42. Patrick Henry College, VA
43. University of Arizona, AZ
44. Santa Barbara College, CA
45. University of South Africa
46. University of Houston
47. Connecticut College
48. Masters College
49. University of Calgary
50. Dallas Baptist University
51. McPherson College, KS
52. Northwestern College, MN
53. Kaskaskia College, IL
54. Hartford Seminary, CT
55. Appalachian State University, NC
56. York University, Canada
57. Dallas Theological Seminary, TX
58. Catlin Gabel School, CA
59. Westminster University, UK
60. Your Institution name will be added here. |
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MUSEUMS |
Contemporary Arts
Museum-Houston,
Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art-Scottsdale,
Latin American Art Museum-Miami,
Historic Deerfield Museum-Massachusetts,
Fresno Metropolitan Museum-Fresno,
Queens Museum of Art-New York,
Spencer Museum of Art-Lawrence,
New Museum of Contemporary Art-New York,
University Art Museum-Albany,
Mingei International Museum-San Diego,
Delaware Art Museum-Wilmington,
Duke University Museum of Art-Durham,
The Barnes Foundation-Merion,
The Museum of Modern Art-Queens, |
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CRUISE
SHIPS |
PACIFIC VENUS
(350 people)
WIND SPIRIT
(120 people)
HOLLAND AMERICA
CRYSTAL CRUISES
CARNIVAL CRUISES
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CELEBRITIES |
Annette Benning &
Warren Beatty who wrote,
“Dear Jade, Thank you for a splendid tour of
Istanbul. It was a life-changing experience due to
your guidance. Thanks & Love. Annette Benning”.
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REFERENCE LETTERS |
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All of our clients who
experienced our services in the past, are a reference for
us.
Among them, you can find some of the letters we received
from Professors
who have recently used our services. |
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My wife and I
recently returned from an absolutely wonderful two weeks in
western Turkey. Much of the credit goes to Levent Oral,
President of Tutku Tours. We had quite specific desires for
this holiday because forty years ago Marian and I lived in
Izmir for 3 years while I served in the U.S. Air Force. I
had difficulty finding a tour company that could manage us
staying several days locally and then going on a guided tour
for another 10 days. Tutku Tours was recommended by Air
Force people in Izmir. I looked them up on the internet,
www.tutkutours.com, then made contact by email. Our problems
were over. With several emails, Levent crafted a tour
exactly to our liking and then managed hotel reservations,
the plane from Istanbul to Izmir, transfers, wonderful day
tours of Bergama and Ephesus from Izmir, and the driving
tour of Western Turkey with excellent English speaking
guides. Indeed, the guides were all very well educated,
knowledgeable on the ancient history, and excellent
representatives of Turkey. We even took another tour of
Ephesus from a cruise boat using Tutku Tour’s representative.
I can’t recommend this gentleman and his company any more
highly. If you want a super experience like ours, give Tutku
a chance.
D. Robert Webb
Seattle, WA
November, 2006
On behalf f my family and myself, we would like to thank
TUTKU TOURS for the excellent arrangements made throughout
our visit.Our program got off without a hitch. We were met
by Cenk and Yalkin at the airport in Istanbul and made very
welcome. The hotels were very good, clean and tasteful.
Check-in and departure was very smooth and we enjoyed great
Turkish hospitality wherever we went. We enjoyed the many
restaurants we stopped by our journey. It was obvious each
one was carefully selected to give us an experience of the
best food and we thoroughly enjoyed our meals. The A/C Van
was spacious and comfortable. The itinerary was very well
selected. Special thanks to Cenk. He was the primary reason
why we enjoyed our tour so much. He was able to answer all
the questions we posed him. He is very frank, straight
forward and a great company to be with – a true professional.
Thank you Cenk for making this tour for us so special.
Michelle Correa, India
November, 2006
Dear Levent Oral, We have returned to Omaha, Nebraska after
our tour of Turkey. On behalf of the group I want to thank
you and your people for the arrangements you made for our
group. We deeply appreciated having Husnu as our guide and
Ayhan as our bus driver. Both of them were outstanding. On
our next tour to Turkey we ask that you make arrangements to
have both of them with us. They were exceptional with their
help and concern for our group. We look forward to working
with you again in the future.
Bob Livingston, Pres.
Living Tours International LLC
Omaha, NE |
A Spectacular
Tour. Macit alone, is a good reason to visit Turkey. Amazing
problem solver and an ally for his guests in every
situation. He is knowledgeable about the country and its
sites. Funny, positive, great manager, a five star guide.
The best.
Barbara & Eli Becker
Cleveland, OH
October, 2006
The Four Seasons Hotel is First Class. The Tour Guide
Ovunc is Fantastic! The best ever! Will recommend to my
travel agent. The vehicle was excellent and the driver was
extremely polite and helpful. Beyond all expectations! Best
tour we have ever taken!
Paul Heller
Chicago, IL
I liked the quality of hotels we stayed in. The service
and food were wonderful. Meltem is the best tour guide I
have been traveling with. She was very knowledgeable on all
the topics and background that we needed in order to see the
sites properly. I have been just about everywhere in Europe
and Eastern Europe and would recommend her as a tour guide
for other groups. The tour was much more than I expected!
Laura J. Witherington
Lexington, KY
Timur has been outsanding. Knowledgeable about all sites,
helpful with all special requests, friendly, easy to work
with, remarkable adaptable to students’ preferences in
travel. He was the ideal guide in every way. We would be
most happy to have him lead other trips for us and TUTKU
should be encouraged to select him as a guide at every
opportunity. The tour exceeded all expevtations. Everything
proceeded as smoothly as possible. Ephesus Meeting was a
very nice addition to our trip. The setting was glorious.
The hospitality was excellent.
Don Westblade
Hillsdale College, Dept. of Religion
LETTER FROM METHODIST THEOLOGICAL SCHOOL IN OHIO
Dear Levent and Yesim: As president of the American
Theological Library Association I recently published in our
bimonthly Newsletter a letter from the president to all of
our members suggesting a trip to Turkey. While Tutku Tours
is not explicitly mentioned, if I get enough of a response
to my suggested trip you shall be hearing from me about
planning it. We were very happy with all the arrangements
you made. Tomorrow I leave for our annual conference which
will be attended by over 400 members. I shall be interested
in hearing from those members who show interest about such a
future trip, and will speak most approvingly of Tutku Tours.
Paul Schrodt
Director of the John W. Dickhaut Library, and Research
Professor of Historical Theology Methodist Theological
School in Ohio
P.O. Box 8004
3081 Columbus Pike
Delaware, OH 43015-8004
email:
pschrodt@mtso.edu
Telephone office: (740)362-3435
Telephone receptionist: (740)363-1146 |
LETTER FROM
KANSAS UNIVERSITY
Greetings,
My experience on a nine-day tour with Tutku Tours in March,
2004, was entirely positive. Tutku Tours employees carefully
took care of the many details involved in planning a trip
and worked hard to meet every request our group made. On the
trip itself, everything was as promised, and our guide went
out of her way to give us the best experience of Turkey I
could imagine. The meals were ample, the accommodations were
comfortable, and the transportation was efficient. When I
take another group to that part of the world, I will not
hesitate to work with Tutku Tours again. I would recommend
the organization to any traveling group, student or
otherwise.
Timothy Miller
Professor of Religious Studies
University of Kansas
1300 Oread Street
Lawrence, Kansas 66045
Ph: 785-864-7263
tkansas@ku.edu
LETTER FROM HUNTINGTON COLLEGE
Dear Levent,
Having recently completed our study tour of Turkey I wanted
to get back to you and thank you for a job well done. The
arrangements you made were flawless. The hotels and meals
were superb, the transportation was wonderful and the tour
guide was fabulous. Additionally, your flexibility
throughout the trip made the journey even more enjoyable.
Turkey is a beautiful country with amazing sites for the
study of the New Testament. This was such an enriching
experience for me and the students.
It was also good to be able to interact with the Turkish
people and to experience their friendship and sincerity. In
the midst of turbulent times, it was comforting to know that
we were safe and welcome in Turkey.
I have taken Huntington College students on study tours in
the past, but this trip was distinguished by Tutku Tours'
professionalism, expertise and courtesy. You can be sure
that all my future trips to Turkey will be with Tutku Tours.
Don't hesitate to use me as a reference for others.
Sincerely,
Mark R. Fairchild
Prof. Bible & Religion
Huntington College
Huntington, IN 46750
260 359-4235
mfairchild@huntington.edu
LETTER FROM BELHAVEN COLLEGE
Dear Levent,
I want you to know that I thoroughly enjoyed my trip to
Turkey and I hope to return with another group soon. Your
organization of the ten day experience was excellent and the
professional expertise of our guide was outstanding. We
found the country and the people of Turkey to be welcoming
and friendly. The food was a delightful surprise!
PS If you are in my area of Southeast Tennessee, you are
welcome to stay with me and let me show you the mountains
and lakes!
Dr Ken Campbell
Retired Associate Professor of Biblical
Studies, Belhaven College, MS
ken007@ccol.net |
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