About Tour Guide Rose G.

“Excellent outings with Rose”

We had planned a 2-day itinerary with Rose some months before. She was very helpful in arranging the somewhat bespoke tour (including later changes) and responded to emails promptly. The trips themselves were very pleasant. Rose took us at the relaxed pace we had requested, and was keen to accommodate our group where possible (including making an unscheduled stop at a reputable lapidarist’s). She was informative, clearly familiar with her subject matter (Cappadocia sights). She took us to a couple of nice restaurants for lunch and read our fortunes in coffee grounds, and was very pleasant company. She also arranged airport transfers for us, and basically did what she could to make our visit stress-free and enjoyable. We were very pleased and definitely can recommend her.

Rose G.

(6 reviews)

Hi dear Charles , Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful review. It was a real pleasure to spend those two days with you and to tailor the experience around your interests and pace. I’m delighted that I could help make your time in Cappadocia comfortable, enjoyable, and stress-free. It was wonderful sharing the region’s history, landscapes, local flavors and, of course, a little Turkish coffee fortune-telling along the way! Thank you again for your trust and recommendation. I truly hope our paths cross again on another journey. My regards , Rose

“Highly recommend: Thoughtful, resourceful, and deeply caring”

We hired Rose for a deeply personal day trip to Efkere and Kayseri, retracing the childhood homes of my mother-in-law's parents. This was not a typical sightseeing day — it was an emotional heritage day for our 88-year-old family member, who has dementia, and Rose handled it with extraordinary care from start to finish. She met us right on time at the airport and had clearly done her homework: she researched road conditions to a village she'd never visited, and learned about the region's Armenian history. She also picked up quickly on what mattered most to us: capturing photos and video to help our family member hold onto these memories. She shaped the day around that. When plans hit snags, like a monastery blocked off by a military fence and a locked church we couldn't enter, Rose didn't just shrug and move on. She talked to neighbors, found us a vantage point to see frescoes through a window, and kept the day feeling purposeful rather than disrupted. At the Kayseri bazaar, she took us to the old blacksmiths' quarter (nowgoldsmiths) tied to our family history. She also told us about Kayseri pastırma that was a genuinely delicious highlight. Later, the ship's restaurant staff raved about the brand she pointed us to. Dinner was a lovely close to the day: tableside mantı, yağlama, and baklava, all recommended by Rose and thoroughly wonderful. Rose combined thorough preparation, cultural sensitivity, and real warmth toward an elderly guest with memory challenges. Rose was extremely knowledgeable about the region and could answer all of our questions and shared wonderful archeological info. If you're looking for a guide who treats a trip as a meaningful experience, I strongly recommend Rose.

Rose G.

(6 reviews)

Dear Stephenie, Thank you so much for your beautiful and heartfelt review. It was truly an honor to be part of such a meaningful journey for your family. I’m very glad I could help you reconnect with your family’s history and create some special memories along the way. It was a pleasure spending the day with you all. Thank you for trusting me with such an important part of your family story. I will remember our day in Efkere and Kayseri with great fondness. Wishing your family many more opportunities to preserve and share these precious memories together. My regards Rose

“We Love Rose! An Amazing Guide.”

Rose and a driver took our family of 5 around the major and less known sights for two days. Rose showed us not only all of the major sites on the standard route, but took us to hidden gems where we were among the only people. She knows the area, and gave us a deep appreciation for the history of the region. She took good care of us with lunches and snacks, and was very attentive to everyone's needs. She and her driver were delightful to spend time with. I can't imagine seeing the area without her. 100% delightful, Rose gets our most enthusiastic recommendation.

Rose G.

(6 reviews)

Dear Jason, Thank you so much for your heartwarming review! It was an absolute pleasure hosting you and your wonderful family of five here in Cappadocia. I am thrilled to hear that you enjoyed discovering the hidden gems as much as the major landmarks. Sharing the deep history and the soul of our region with guests who appreciate it as much as you do is truly why I love what I do. It was a delight for both myself and my driver to spend those two days with you. Your enthusiastic recommendation means the world to us. Please know that you always have a friend and a home here whenever you or your loved ones decide to return. Wishing you all the very best, Rose