Journeys of a Lifetime

“Welcome to Anatolia, Turkey. I’m Mert, your licensed professional tour guide. The paths we’ll explore transcend the ordinary, promising cherished memories and a deepened connection to the spiritual essence of this motherland.”

“It’s almost too much when Mert Günal, our perma-smiling, multitalented lead guide, squats on a granite block in the desolate agora and plays a haunting, timeless tune on his ney, a bamboo flute with a 5,000- year heritage.” Full Article

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Who is Mert?

Having danced with numbers in the finance world for six years, Mert exchanged the calculator for the compass, trading the buzz of city life for the hushed whispers of history and the hearty laughter of the great outdoors. His enthusiasm, infectious humor, and knowledge are a winning combination that resonates with travelers of all ages, particularly seniors from the UK and USA, united by their love for history and nature.

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Mert in the Press

“… we drive from Antalya to Sagalassos, the pale, vanilla-coloured ruins of a Roman city, where our soft-spone guide Mert Gunal, unguarded but un-cocky, endears himself to the group with an anecdote about enlightenment on a recent trip to California. Dear guests, ” he intones. “Have any of you tried magic mushrooms?”  Full Article

” ‘Suleiman would like me to tell you about his proudest achievement,’ says our lead guide and principal translator Mert Günal, with an arm around the grandfather’s hunched shoulders. It is that he has built his family a house from concrete, not wood” Full Article

“Excited to share a glimpse into a remarkable journey I had the privilege of leading along the Turkish coastline aboard a traditional gulet. In the enchanting setting of an ancient theatre, I shared the inspiring stories of Rumi with our wonderful guests.” Full Article

World Class Service

Here are some of the tour operators whose tours I guide in Turkey. All the tours I lead/guide are organized under the supervision of esteemed local tour operators, all official members of the Association of Turkish Travel Agencies (TURSAB).

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