Discover Inner Turkey Villages Nature and History

I recently joined the new village tour with Chillax Tours, and it was genuinely one of the best experiences I’ve had in Turkey. From the start, the owner was incredibly helpful, with no hard sell whatsoever, and even shared some valuable tips for my other ventures in Turkey. Having visited Turkey for many years and stayed around the same resorts, I was excited to find a tour that offered something completely different from the usual excursions. The highlight of the day was our guide, Mehmet. His knowledge of Turkish history was outstanding, particularly when visiting the ancient city of Cadianda. His passion for the subject was evident, and he welcomed every question with enthusiasm, bringing the history and culture of the region to life. The tour gave a wonderful insight into traditional villages, local businesses, stunning scenery, and Turkey’s rich heritage. We finished in beautiful Ören, where we enjoyed a refreshing swim in a spectacular canyon that, in my opinion, was even better than Saklıkent because it was far quieter. The food there was delicious and very reasonably priced. What made the experience truly special was getting to hear more about Mehmet’s own inspiring journey. His passion, knowledge, and personal story left a lasting impression on me. If you’re looking for an authentic and memorable experience beyond the typical tourist tours, I highly recommend Chillax Tours. Thank you to Mehmet and the entire team for an unforgettable day.

Mehmet has extensive knowledge about history. We had a wonderful day. The driver also safely took us everywhere. Highly recommended and interesting.

A truly authentic experience with Mehmet and our lovely driver today. We were collected bang on time, just a small group, in an air-conditioned Mercedes sprinter mini bus. An hour and we were strolling around peaceful Uzumlu village. The villagers were pleased to welcome us, the ladies showed us their beautiful woven silk shawls. We admired traditional houses, the ancient mosque, and sat down to drink Turkish Tea with the local gents. On to the beautiful hilltop site of Kadyanda where Mehmet showed us his in depth knowledge of this ancient Greco Roman site and Turkish history in general. No question too much or too many! Next we were driven down the very beautiful valley to Oren Gorge where we saw the trout farms and the breathtaking river gorge adorned with pretty dragon flies. We were hungry after all that so Mehmet persuaded one of the village ladies to cook lunch for us at 4pm! Ricotta and fresh spinach crepes with chicken and chips, much happy chatter, and Turkish Tea of course! The drive home was pretty, passing more perfect examples of stone tombs. A quick whizz along the highway, new friends made, and we were safely back at our hotel. What a perfect day. Thank you!! Amanda & Nick

It was a fantastic day, together with our tour guide Mehmet. He was a good company. And above all, a good guide who knows a lot about antiquity. Highly recommended.

Truly a wonderful experience seeing the historical sites. Mehmet was our guide. He is really insightful and knowledgeable about the history and architecture. The views were breathtaking. My partner and I had an unforgettable time. There was no admission fee for any of the places we visited. In total it took about 7-8 hours. This is with a lot of time taking pictures and enjoying the sights. At this time of year (January). There aren't usually a lot of tourists. So the group consisted of just myself and my wife. So having essentially a private tour for us was great 😁

The trip was wonderful. All the sites are beautiful and worth seeing. Mehmet is an excellant guide. He is very professional and friendly. He knows a lot of the history of the area. Highly recommened!

I’ve been extremely lucky to go on several trips with Chillax with Mehmet as my guide, he’s very knowledgeable with a passion for history and taught me a lot! I’ve been delighted to explore Turkey with him and look forward to more explorations in May!

I had Mehmet as tour guide and I can say that it was even better than I was expecting. He explained everything and I could see that he has a great knowledge. Would recommend to everybody

The trip is a fantastic way to see the hidden turkey villages, history, landscapes, Mehmet has wide knowledge of the history of both modern and ancient times, I would never of seen any of this with out this tour, the day goes a nice pace, if you want to se something different then give this tour a go it was a highlight of my holiday.

Mehmet is an excellent guide. His historical knowledge of the local area and beyond is excellent. The views are amazing. Wear warm clothes and walking shoes (no flip flops) as it's cooler up in the hills. If you want to see this beautiful country without lots of tourists, this tour is for you.