adil fide

born in Izmir in 1981; history BA at Bogazici University; history MA at Istanbul Sehir University; certified by the Ministry of Culture & Tourism. since then a historian tour guide designing and performing "tailored tours" in Istanbul and all-around Turkey; been working for many prestigious global and local academic institutions, business organizations and individuals. all in all, helping the visitors to avoid sloppy, shallow standard travel packages by offering special routes through not only several historical places but also actual neighborhoods and culinary spots. the concept that I would like to use for my style is "tailor-made"! I am really experienced for dealing with the expectations and needs of various types of individuals and groups according to their interests. For instance, a University Board of Trustees group, a professional business organization or a family, they all require a different kind of course regarding their priorities. For the first-timers, I would suggest a tour around the imperial downtown of the city. This one will cover the very fundamental pieces in monumental scales from several centuries, or ages. Second, I might focus the group on a specific theme such as Byzantine remnants, or the Ottoman Mosques. Or we should concentrate on/around one of a unique neighborhoods like Galata or Eyup. On the other hand, the culinary side must be another essential element while making plans about Istanbul. Seeing it all about Kebabs is missing too much! So, The lunch and/or dinner places will be picked among a adequate variety of choices as the local culture deserves. Basically, a seafood restaurant or an kitchen based upon a vegetarian culture (and of course olive oil) are the first alternatives to the Kebab phenomena.