Product Description
Tonguç's book, which serves as a guide to the Bosphorus, contains new information and research, covering everything from places of worship to palaces, museums, and waterfront mansions.
Saffet is a master of sound. He understands perfectly which decibel level, which tone of voice, is needed to convey a place, a landscape, or a history to someone. Saffet is a detail artist. He is the person who knows and shows that the beauty of this world lies in the details. Saffet is a soul psychiatrist, a storyteller of modern times. Saffet is not a guide; he is a companion. Traveling with him is like strolling arm-in-arm with Marco Polo.
Saffet Emre Tonguç is a remarkable teacher, a true gentleman of Istanbul, and a passionate ambassador for the city. He is a storyteller who understands the immense value of history. While filming segments of my Dr. Oz show in Turkey, he guided me through the historical sites, from Göbeklitepe to Ephesus, from the Şerefiye Cistern to Hagia Sophia. He is the 21st-century embodiment of the "One Thousand and One Nights." I find immense pleasure getting lost in the pages of his books...
There's no one like him. He's the most traveled, the most prolific writer, the most award-winning, the most recognized, and the hardest-working guide... Now, they don't even call him a "guide" anymore! He's an expert on Istanbul, an expert on Turkey. Saffet is a truly remarkable man. He has a strong educational background and a wealth of experience. He first attended Şişli Terakki, then went on to Boğaziçi University, where he completed three departments in five years: tourism, political science, and international relations, as well as history. He's incredibly knowledgeable, but he never overwhelms people with his knowledge. And he's a lot of fun. He's simply the best! He doesn't just guide every famous foreign visitor to Turkey; but if you think being Saffet Emre Tonguç is easy, you're mistaken! He really works incredibly hard...
A wise traveler, a discoverer of forgotten stories, a kind and wonderful person... When he tells a story, it's a unique pleasure to experience it. I'm acquainted with Saffet for many years; we've hosted many guests together. He would tell the stories, and we would listen. He is a valuable figure who has made a significant contribution to promoting Turkey. With his knowledge, education, courtesy, gentlemanly demeanor, charm, and positivity, he is a modern individual and a true gentleman.
Turkey's cultural ambassador... With his knowledge, sophistication, communication skills, dedication, and gentlemanly demeanor, he is one of the most prominent figures representing our country. I feel very fortunate to have Saffet in my life, as he so beautifully combines friendship, kindness, and professionalism.