The Compass · Türkiye
Istanbul, Cappadocia, Antalya, the Aegean
Sixteen days through empires, volcanic valleys and two coastlines. A journey designed to move you through Türkiye the way it has always been experienced by those who ruled it.
Four Regions, One Journey
Each one earns its place in the itinerary
Istanbul
- Where empires began. Topkapi and Hagia Sofia, a centuries-old hammam, the Bosphorus by private cruise and five days to actually taste the city.
Cappadocia
- Carved into volcanic rock. Balloons before sunrise, a whirling dervish ceremony and valleys shaped by Seljuk and early Christian history.
Antalya
- The descent to the Mediterranean. Roman and Lycian ruins, a sunken city reached by sea kayak and Old Town's cobbled harbour.
İzmir, Urla & Alaçatı
- The Aegean finish. Ephesus, the rising culinary scene of Urla and cobalt-shuttered streets that close the trip at a deliberately slower pace.
See Exactly What You're Getting
One full day, unlocked
- From Istanbul's layered empires, the journey moves inland to Cappadocia, where Seljuk and early Christian history are carved directly into volcanic rock.
Cappadocia · Day 7: Balloon, Valleys, Photoshoot
Before Sunrise · Hot Air Balloon
- Start before sunrise with a hot air balloon ride over the valleys, Cappadocia's signature experience.
Daytime · Valleys & Ancient Churches
- Spend the rest of the day among the ancient churches and valleys carved into the landscape.
Afternoon · Photoshoot
- A photoshoot at Gallerie Ikman, set against the rock formations the region is known for.
- This is one day, from one region. There are 15 more like it.
The Rest of the Trip
Fifteen more days, curated the same way
- Istanbul · Day 1: Arrival & Galata
- Istanbul · Day 2: Topkapi, Hagia Sofia & the Blue Mosque
- Istanbul · Day 3: Hammam, Grand Bazaar & Spice Bazaar
- Istanbul · Day 4: Bosphorus & Dolmabahçe
- Istanbul · Day 5: Bozdağ Film Studios, or a Slower Alternative
- Cappadocia · Day 6: Arrival & the Sema Ceremony
- Cappadocia · Day 8: Horseback, Craft & Countryside
- Antalya · Day 9: Old Town & City Highlights
- Antalya · Day 10: Kekova, Demre & Myra
- Antalya · Day 11: Manavgat & Kürşunlu
- İzmir · Day 12: Arrival & İzmir City
- İzmir · Day 13: Ephesus & Its Museum
- Urla & Alaçatı · Day 14: Urla, then Alaçatı
- Alaçatı & Çeşme · Day 15: Windmills, Castle & Coast
- Departure · Day 16: İzmir Airport, Onward to Istanbul
- Plus food, hammam and stay recommendations for every region: Michelin-listed and Bib Gourmand tables, walk-in-only local favourites, and the specific hotels each stay is built around.
The Compass · Türkiye
₹12,500
4 regions. 16 days. The research alone takes weeks. This is ready the moment you download it.
Before You Decide
A few things worth knowing
Is this a PDF, or a link?
- A downloadable guide, yours to keep and reference offline throughout the trip.
Do I need to book anything through you?
- No. The Compass is entirely self-guided. You travel independently, on your own bookings, using this as your route and reference.
Some places need reservations. Is that flagged?
- Yes. Every restaurant, hammam and experience is marked as reservation-required or walk-in only, so nothing is left to chance on the day.
What if I want it all planned and handled instead?
- That's Bespoke Curation, with full logistics coordinated around your dates.
Not Sure Which To Choose?
The Compass vs
Bespoke Curation
Choose The Compass if...
You enjoy independent travel, want a considered route rather than a blank map and are comfortable arranging your own bookings.
Choose Bespoke Curation if...
You want the entire journey planned and coordinated around your dates, pace and taste, with ongoing support through pre-departure.