GUEST-ONLY • BY RESERVATION

Rare Journeys, Reserved for Few

Step inside experiences shaped for art lovers, explorers, and culture devotees. From hidden studios to Ottoman palaces, these journeys reveal Istanbul from the inside. Quietly exclusive. Always unforgettable.

Behind the Scenes of Art & Artist Studio Experience

Step inside the hidden layers of Istanbul’s cultural world. This rare experience grants behind-the-scenes entry to conservation laboratories, private studios, and curated collections. Guided by experts, you’ll see how artworks are preserved, created, and contextualized, a perspective normally reserved for insiders.

For art lovers and collectors, this is a chance to meet the makers and curators who shape Istanbul’s contemporary scene. Expect quiet access, personal exchanges, and the thrill of seeing art where it begins.

What you’ll find:

Private conservation insight, guided museum visits, and rare conversations with working artists inside their studios.

Before you join:

Availability is limited and set by the artists’ schedules. Reservations are essential.

Museum & Conservation Experience

Begin your day with a scenic transfer across the Bosphorus to one of Istanbul’s most respected museums. With a curator as your guide, explore masterpieces and discover the delicate work of preservation that keeps centuries of art alive. Alongside the journey through exhibitions, enjoy a private viewing of select pieces from our own collection, adding intimacy to the experience. This is art history made vivid and personal.

What you’ll find:

Curator-led Museum Tours, Exclusive Access to Sakıp Sabancı Museum, Private Collection Viewing.

Before you join:

Admission fees and transfers are arranged by the concierge. Reservations required in advance.

Artist Studios & Collection

Immerse yourself in the energy of creation. Visit working studios and artist residencies where contemporary art is in constant motion. Take part in a cyanotype workshop, converse with artists about their practice, and witness works mid-process. The day concludes with an intimate viewing of our private collection, placing what you’ve seen in the studio within the broader dialogue of Istanbul’s art scene.

What you’ll find:

Gate 27 Residency, Cyanotype Workshop, Exclusive Collection Viewing.

Before you join:

Small groups only; sessions are limited and highly requested.

From Crystal Stairs to the Golden Gate

Step into the grandeur of empire. This guided journey moves from palatial halls to bustling markets and monumental gates. Begin at Topkapi Palace with its famed Crystal Staircase, wander the vibrant corridors of the Grand Bazaar, and enter the soaring calm of imperial mosques. Your day closes at the Golden Gate, a symbol of power and continuity through centuries. A journey that blends architectural brilliance with living history.

What you’ll find:

Topkapi Palace, Grand Bazaar, imperial mosques, Golden Gate finale.

Before you join:

Comfortable shoes suggested; allow a full day.

A Journey Through Ottoman Splendor

Set out by water to Dolmabahçe Palace, a masterpiece of Ottoman design and imperial life. Cruise along the Bosphorus, tracing a shoreline of yalı mansions, imperial estates, and storied towers. Arrive at Yedikule Fortress and the Golden Gate, historic vantage points where empires once rose and fell. From palaces to fortifications, the day traces the grandeur of a world power.

What you’ll find:

Dolmabahçe Palace, Bosphorus journey, historic waterfront architecture, Yedikule Fortress, and Golden Gate.

Before you join:

Weather may affect sailing times. Concierge will confirm schedule.

Golden Horn to Bosphorus

Begin at the historic piers of Eminönü, where journeys once launched to all corners of the empire. Glide past Eyüp Sultan Mosque and the panoramic heights of Pierre Loti Hill before crossing into the Bosphorus. From Dolmabahçe Palace to Rumeli Fortress, witness Istanbul from the water’s most iconic vantage points, culminating in a passage beneath the Bosphorus Bridge, where continents meet.

What you’ll find:

Golden Horn highlights, Dolmabahçe Palace, Eyüp Sultan Mosque, Pierre Loti Hill, Bosphorus Bridge crossing, Rumeli Fortress.

Before you join:

Golden hour departures are limited and highly requested, reserve early.

Guest-only • By reservation