Tour Guide

Bilge Usta

Languages Spoken: English, Turkish

Hometown: Turkey

Guide Since: 2018

Bike

All around the Mediterranean coasts in pine-scented forests

Eat

Fresh seafood and Greek salad

Drink

Piña colada

Sleep

On the deck of a gulet boat watching the stars

Bilge was born in Turkey and grew up on the southwest coast of Asia Minor, surrounded with magnificent mountains and historic sites. Not only does DuVine give her a great opportunity to participate in diverse outdoor activities, but she also loves meeting new people, learning new things, cycling, hiking, and sailing. Bilge studied Classical Archaeology at the Mediterranean University and joined excavations in Patara, Turkey. During her university education, she worked in fields as diverse as air traffic control and sports training. After graduation, her education and hobbies prepared her to be a tour guide in archaeological and natural contexts. Since completing the Ministry of Culture and Tourism’s guiding course in 2007, she has been licensed to lead sailing, hiking, cultural, and family tours.