Akın Güzel

Akın Güzel

Founder & Lead Travel Consultant

Licensed Tour Guide | Turkish Citizenship Advisor | Real Estate Consultant

Istanbul, Türkiye 17+ years experience 1,000+ clients served Erciyes University

About Akın

Akın Güzel is a licensed tour guide and travel consultant based in Turkey, with over 17 years of professional experience in tourism, citizenship advisory, and real estate consulting for international clients.

A graduate of Erciyes University, Faculty of Tourism — Tour Guiding Department, Akın holds an official Professional Tour Guide License (Kokart) issued by the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism. He founded Viaturkey in 2016 with a single mission: helping international travelers and investors navigate Turkey with clarity, transparency, and personalized guidance.

Over the past decade, Akın has personally served more than 1,000 clients, primarily from the United States, the United Arab Emirates, and Russia. His expertise spans private cultural tours of Istanbul, Turkish citizenship by investment processes, residence permit guidance, and luxury real estate consulting for foreign buyers.

Areas of Expertise

• Licensed Tour Guiding — Istanbul and Turkish historic sites. Professional Tour Guide License (Kokart) issued by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.
• Turkish Citizenship by Investment Advisory — Expert guidance on Turkey's citizenship-by-investment program, including property acquisition routes and legal requirements.
• Real Estate Consulting for Foreign Buyers — Guides international investors through Istanbul's property market, including due diligence, legal processes, and ROI analysis.
• Residence Permit & Long-Term Stay Guidance — Assists with Turkish residence permit applications, documentation, and ongoing compliance.
• Travel Itinerary Planning for International Visitors — Custom itineraries designed for Gulf, European, and American travelers with multilingual support.

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