Artun Travel is a full service, Chicago based, Turkish owned, independent, travel agency that specializes in individual travel and group travel to Turkey, Europe and Asia. Artun Travel has been in business for nearly 20 years, we are seasoned, travel experts who provide excellent customer service for our clients. Our passion for travel is unparalleled and we look forward to serving your travel needs.
Please phone us at 800.677.8875 or 312.263.1991
or Email us at info@artuntravel.com
Altan Arsan
Emigrated to the U.S. in 1969 from Turkey. Prior to his travel business, Altan was an Electrical Engineer in Turkey, Germany and then the United States. After a 30 year career as an Electrical Engineer, Altan founded Artun Travel with partners in 1991. He has been involved in the travel business ever since the inception of Artun Travel.
Altan has a passion for travel and his life is filled with humor and joy. Altan spends his free time with his children and friends and he is an active member of the Turkish-American community. Altan lives in Chicago and is happily single. Altan@artuntravel.com
Levent Dikmen
Born in Fethiye, Turkey and graduated from Gazi University in the Department of Travel Management & Tourism Guidance Education. Levent is a licensed tour guide mandated by the Ministry of Tourism in Turkey. After six years working as a travel agent and tour guide in Turkey, Levent relocated to the United States to further his career in Tourism.
Levent’s speciality is organizing tailormade sightseeing, cultural, historical and specialized tours for groups or individuals to Turkey, the Middle East & Europe. His interests include photography, scuba diving and chess. LDikmen@artuntravel.com
Yasemin Celebi
Graduated from Dokuz Eylul University with a degree in Business Management. In 2004, Yasemin relocated to the United States and continued her career in tourism. Yasemin has been with Artun Travel since 2005 as a travel consultant and office manager.
Yasemin is currently pursuing her Masters in Accounting at Loyola University. Yasemin travels abroad each summer for holiday, she enjoys all types of sports and social activity. Yasemin is fluent in Arabic, Turkish and English. Yasemin@artuntravel.com
Leyla Arsan
Started her career in Advertising working for various agencies in Chicago. In 2008, Leyla started Lotus Marketing Services focusing on communicating brand messaging through non-traditional channels including: event marketing, web marketing and social media. Leyla currently maintains the Artun Travel Blog.
Leyla is an avid traveler, she boarded her first international flight at 9 months and her passion for travel has taken her around the world. Leyla has traveled Europe & Turkey extensively, she prides herself on her knowledge of Hotels, Restaurants, Cultural Events, Pop Culture and finding hidden gems. LArsan@artuntravel.com
For more information or to book at trip please contact us HERE OR phone us at 312.263.1991 or 800.677.8875
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