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      Tell us about yourself

      I graduated in Philosophy from Kocaeli University , and I was always interested in Art music so I started to play in a band which became quite famous for a time, but I realised I couldn't put up with big-city life so moved down to a touristic resort. I have worked in different sectors of tourism. In restaurants, hotels, beach clubs and  mostly worked in the hospitality service. Then I was introduced to Explore, after a year working in our local agent's office, and after some great training, in 2013 I started as an Explore Tour Leader, the best job ever!

      Which Explore tours do you lead?

      Mostly I lead hiking trips on the Lycian Way and also family multi active trips, I love nature and working with children who appreciate my child-like sense of fun.

      How long have you worked for Explore?
      For over 12 years!

      What is your favourite local food?
      My favourite local food is mujver, (a zuchinni fritter), clay casserole dishes with rice and cheese and herb stuffed filo pastry rolls (Sigara Börek).

      Trips led by Zeynep

      Discounted
      Child Ages: 7+
      Centre-based
      Best Seller
      Turkey | Family | Trip code FLL
      8 Days
      Was From AU$2300
      Now from
      AU$2090
      Flights not included
      Discounted
      Best Seller
      Turkey | Walking and Trekking | Trip code LW
      8 Days
      Was From AU$1710
      Now from
      AU$1500
      Flights not included
      Discounted
      Centre-based
      Turkey | Walking and Trekking | Trip code WTC
      8 Days
      Was From AU$1460
      Now from
      AU$1210
      Flights not included
      Turkey | Discovery | Trip code TRH
      8 Days
      Price from
      AU$2100
      Flights not included

      What do you most love sharing with Explore groups?

      I love to share everything about my country with my travellers, and it is a big plus if they are interested in my routine life details. How we live, how we eat and drink, how we look after animals,  how lifestyles difference between different areas of Turkey. I love to take them to places that only the locals know and to  introduce them to local people. I love to share Turkish recipes too as I am a big fan of eating and drinking! I also love to share our region's rich traditions, history and nature.

      I also love to listen to our guest's life stories, working with Explore giving me the chance to meet so many people from different places, share our life experiences, hopes, dreams and even disappointments sometimes. In some ways Explore brings the world to me and I hope to share my story to the world,  in little steps! And sometimes people come to these kind of holidays to share about their life so I listen them as well. 

      What are you most proud of in your country?
       I would proud of our deep culture of hospitality and the wide and amazing Turkish Cuisine.

      What do travellers find most surprising when they visit?
      While it depends on expectations, but Turkey is a country that manages to be ultra modern and at the same time preserve traditional life, in a very harmonious way.  People are not always expecting the greenness and the mountains, and the history that you stumble upon round every corner. Also Turkish people are hugely compassionate to animals! The cats and dogs live like kings.

      Heather, Explore customer:

      "Zeynep is a great leader in all senses. Her energy and enthusiasm were always present, and she nurtured all 16 of us on the walking tour. She is very knowledgeable about the area and taught us a lot about Turkey. Zeynep introduced us to delicious Turkish cuisine. Her sense of humour is great. Her professionalism is spot on. She truly is a number 1 leader."