Our Team

Marcus lived and worked in Turkey until 1996, before moving to Australia. He founded Fairy Chimneys Travel in 2001 to share his extensive travel expertise and passion of all things Turkish with Australian travellers. A qualified tour guide licensed through the Ministry of Tourism in Turkey, Marcus worked extensively in the Turkey travel industry, as a professional guide and managing incoming tours. He now manages both the retail and wholesale operations of Fairy Chimneys Travel.

Marcus’ other half and mother of their two beautiful children, Betul also hails from Turkey. Betul has years of experience in retail and sales. With expertise in managing businesses in both the tourism and hospitality industry in Turkey, she is an invaluable addition to Fairy Chimneys Travel. Betul met Marcus when she visited Australia as a tourist in 2002 and began an exceptional partnership, encompassing her love of Turkey and travel.

Originally from Iran, Anoush spent 8 years in Istanbul, working in travel operations. He has extensive knowledge and experience in Gallipoli and Anzac Day operations as well as ‘tailor made’ itineraries for independent travellers. With an eye for detail, Anoush is the expert when it comes to arranging everything from a tricky flight changeover to a two day gullet cruise. He moved to Melbourne in 2009, where he now enjoys his new role at Fairy Chimneys Travel.

Gulsah, our travel consultant dedicated for our Australian-Turkish clients who visit family and friends in Turkey each year. Gulsah was born in Turkey, studied ‘landscaping’ in Turkey, certainly has an eye for detail. She comes with travel and airline experience having worked for Turkish Airlines (2 years) and Pegasus Airlines (1 year). She also held roles as deluxe holiday resorts in Turkey. If you are after the best flight deals to Turkey, Gulsah is ready to take your call!