FAQ

We believe travel is sacred—the best education there is—and we run our business accordingly. That means a few non-negotiables. We tell the truth, even when it costs us a sale: if a hotel isn’t right for you, we’ll say so; if a “must-see” isn’t worth your day, we’ll say that too. We don’t take kickbacks from carpet shops, jewelry stores, or restaurants, so the places we recommend are places we genuinely like—not places that pay us to send you. We pay our guides, drivers, and partners fairly and work with small, local, family-run businesses wherever possible, because tourism should lift the neighborhoods that host us, not hollow them out. We respect the communities we visit—houses of worship, schools, family homes—and we ask the same of our guests. We honor diversity: Türkiye has been Muslim, Christian, Jewish, Greek, Armenian, Kurdish, Turkish, and many other things at once for centuries, and our tours reflect that honestly without flattening it. And we believe travel is a force for peace—the more people meet each other across borders, the harder it becomes to hate each other from a distance. That’s our whole reason for doing this. Read our philosophy for the longer version.

We can, but for long distances we usually recommend a domestic flight plus a fresh driver waiting at the arrival airport—faster, less tiring, often cheaper. For coastal routes (the Aegean or Mediterranean), driving is wonderful and we’ll set you up with a driver who knows the road well.

Yes. We book domestic flights within Türkiye routinely (Istanbul–Cappadocia, Istanbul–Izmir for Ephesus, Istanbul–Antalya, etc.) and can handle international tickets as part of a full itinerary. We compare carriers, times, and baggage rules so you don’t have to.

A driver in a private vehicle—not a shared shuttle—meets you inside the terminal holding a sign with your name, helps with bags, and takes you directly to your hotel. We monitor flight times, so delays are not a problem. Available at IST, SAW, ESB, ADB, AYT and every other Turkish airport. We also offer the Grand Istanbul Airport Pickup/Tour — turning the ride from the airport into a proper city introduction.

That’s one of the things we love doing. We don’t push chain properties. Instead, we recommend boutique hotels with local charm and character—family-run places in old neighborhoods, cave hotels in Cappadocia, restored Ottoman houses, design-forward stays. Tell us your budget and vibe and we’ll send a short, curated list.

Honestly, no. Our hotel rates are usually the same as what the hotel itself offers—we earn a commission from the hotel, not a markup from you. What you get from us instead is honest matchmaking: we know these properties personally, we know which rooms to ask for, and we’ll often arrange thoughtful touches like welcome amenities or late checkout where possible.

Yes. That’s the heart of our made-to-order travel service. You tell us how many days you have, what you care about, and how you like to travel—we’ll design a day-by-day itinerary covering guides, drivers, hotels, flights, meals, and activities. You approve it, we book it.

Yes. We arrange everything from traditional wooden yacht charters on the Bosphorus to sunset cruises with mezze and drinks on board, to private boat days in Bodrum, Göcek, or along the Turquoise Coast. We can even arrange kayaking and paddleboarding on the Golden Horn for the more adventurous.

Yes—this is a classic. We book hammam sessions at every level, from historic 16th-century hammams like Çemberlitaş and Kılıç Ali Paşa to modern spa hammams inside luxury hotels. Most include a traditional scrub, foam wash, and a relaxing massage by professional therapists at the venue. We’ll match the place to your comfort level (mixed/separate, traditional/contemporary) and arrange transport too.

Definitely. We book everything from neighborhood meyhanes and Michelin-starred tasting menus to private rooftop dinners with Bosphorus views, chef’s-table experiences, rooftop cocktail tours, and home-cooked meals at a local family’s table or excellent street food.

Dietary restrictions and allergies are handled carefully.