A family-run house of journeys
Discover Türkiye through meticulously crafted, exclusively tailored journeys. Composed for you alone, hosted like family — between two shores and thirty centuries.
Prologue — Who we are
At Luxe Türkiye, we specialize in unforgettable, tailor-made journeys. As a privately owned, family-run boutique Destination Management Company, we work hand in hand with your travel advisor to shape every detail around you — your interests, your pace and the moments that matter most.
We connect local knowledge with attentive planning, choosing the pace, places and people around your interests. The aim is not to fill every hour, but to make the time feel your own.
Chapter 01 — Beloved destinations
Explore Istanbul’s layered history, wander among Cappadocia’s fairy chimneys, walk the ancient streets of Ephesus or spend unhurried days along the Turquoise Coast. At Göbeklitepe, explore monumental stone circles with a private guide — and discover a place that reshaped our understanding of civilization’s beginnings. Eleven chapters offer a starting point; your interests shape the journey between them.
Chapter 02 — Living history
IAn imperial inheritance
From ancient Byzantium to the Byzantine imperial capital of Constantinople, Istanbul carries a layered past. The Ottoman-built Rumeli Fortress pictured here belongs to a later chapter, one of many visible along the Bosphorus today.
IIA city across empires
Constantinople was a Byzantine capital before becoming an Ottoman one in 1453. Buildings such as Hagia Sophia connect these periods, their changing uses revealing a history that cannot be divided neatly by a city’s name.
IIIToday
Contemporary Istanbul is not simply a backdrop to its monuments. Its galleries, kitchens, shops and neighbourhoods keep adding to the story — a city whose present deserves as much attention as its past.
Local perspectives on history, faith and daily life — chosen around the questions you want to explore.
Chapter 03 — Private access
Tell us what interests you. We’ll bring it to life — with every detail personally arranged.
By arrangementA private guide, a fresh perspective, and time for the works that draw you in.
By arrangementAn extraordinary setting for a bespoke celebration, with the ancient city in a different light.
By arrangementPrivate artists' studios, design ateliers, and independent jewelers.
By arrangementYour own yacht, a thoughtful crew, and days shaped by the sea.
By arrangementChef-led culinary experiences, from market mornings to private kitchens.
By arrangementWalk among the vines, taste the landscape, and discover the stories behind each glass.
Interlude — over the Taurus
Chapter 04 — True seclusion
Find a different rhythm along Türkiye’s coast. We help you choose a crewed yacht or traditional gulet, then shape the days around swimming, coastal towns and time at anchor. Together with your captain, plan your dream route from one secluded bay to the next.
Swim in quiet coves, linger over lunch on deck and gather your favourite people for sunset. From playful afternoons on the water to dinners beneath the stars, the time is entirely yours.
“As the coast falls quiet, linger over dinner on a golden-lit deck — turquoise below, stars above, and the night entirely yours.”
Private Charter — the collection
A small, hand-chosen fleet of crewed yachts and gulets, chartered for you alone and arranged quietly, by relationship. Each offered with discretion — full details on enquiry.
Chapter 05 — In service
From your first welcome at the airport to the last evening of your stay, every detail is in thoughtful hands. VIP meet & greet, private transfers, exceptional villas and hotels, and a concierge who knows your preferences — we bring it all together around you, so you can simply enjoy being here.
Air, ground and sea transfers, coordinated around your journey.
Chapter 06 — Occasions
Celebrations, corporate gatherings and weddings — planned around your occasion, your guests and the setting that suits them.
Word among advisors
Reflections from the travel advisors we work with.
“I just returned from a personal trip to Turkey and want to sing the praises of Neslihan Alkaya and her Turkey DMC. She planned the entire itinerary for me and as I didn’t have time to do any research on my own just went with everything she suggested. We were in Istanbul for 3 nights, Cappadocia 2 nights and then back to Istanbul for 1 night before our morning flight back to the US. Everything went flawlessly. All of the drivers were very punctual and the vehicles were very, very nice. The guides were all so knowledgeable, easy to talk to and friendly.”
“To all of you looking for Turkey DMCs or worked with other 3rd parties….look no further for your next client request than Luxe Türkiye. This rockstar boss knows her stuff and she’s well connected... I sent the request, I had an itinerary in 20 mins. I never waited with her…! Nesli is a slam dunk. Do yourself a favor and save your valuable TIME, she is a pleasure and joy to work with….efficient, accurate and full of knowledge!”
“Ringing the bell for friend Nesli for perfectly designing and flawlessly executing two trips to Istanbul for my clients! As a DMC for Türkiye, she brings years of experience as a former tour guide in her home country, plus the seasoning and insight of a travel advisor. She knows the ins and outs of both sides and anticipates what is most helpful to keep advisors and clients happy. My parents were the clients for a trip to Istanbul in February, which was the warm up act to South Africa. When I met them in Cape Town, they would not stop talking about Istanbul. For. Days. Even Table Mountain and the penguins couldn’t get them to stop gushing about Istanbul. The second group of clients took the city by storm with sequins and dancing and shopping and making new friends. Nesli nailed it. They loved all of the restaurants, stylish places, clubs, birthday yacht outing, chic neighborhood hotel, their party car, and Nesli’s personal recommendations on shops.”
“For those looking to book Turkey--talk to Nesli! A big shoutout to Neslihan for a series of amazing Turkey trips this summer. Trips ranged from a multi-gen postponed numerous times due to Covid, to a last minute family trip she pulled off within two weeks--each program has been thoughtful, perfectly executed, with special surprises along the way. Clients who have traveled with Nesli...and especially with her amazing guide Dalim!...have ALL come back very, very happy. Thank you Nesli!”
“I want to give a big shout out to Nesli for helping me plan an amazing trip to Turkey for clients. My clients have texted me, while on vacation, about what an amazing trip they are on and how fantastic Nesli has been. If you have anyone going to Turkey...I highly recommend her.”
For travel advisors
The next step
Tell us who is travelling and what draws you to Türkiye. Our team will follow up personally to refine your brief and discuss the next steps.
