TURKIYE

Welcome to Türkiye, a vibrant tapestry of culture where the rich traditions of the Ottoman and Byzantine empires live on in the aromatic spice bazaars, majestic mosques, and unmatched warmth of Turkish hospitality.

Best Time to Visit

April to June, September to November

Gateway Airport

Istanbul (IST) orDalaman(DLM)

Language

Turkish, English widely spoken

Currency

Turkish Lira (TRY)

GMT +3

Time Zone 

Turkey with Solaya

Turkey moves at two different speeds, and a complete journey holds both. Istanbul is dense, layered, and alive at every hour, a city where Byzantine mosaics sit beneath Ottoman minarets, where the Bosphorus divides two continents within sight of each other, where the call to prayer and the clatter of a spice bazaar arrive in the same breath. Then the country opens. Cappadocia's volcanic fairy chimneys rise from a silence Istanbul never offers. The Turquoise Coast unfolds in hidden coves, sunken cities, and water so clear it erases the need for anywhere else.

Luxury accommodation in Türkiye

There are many incredible places to stay in Türkiye. Here are some of our favorites.

4 Days / 3 Nights 

Istanbul, The City on Two Continents

A long weekend in Istanbul done properly, from a private carpet studio to a sunset Bosphorus cruise.

7 Days / 6 Nights 

Istanbul & the Turquoise Coast 

Istanbul's history paired with the Aegean coast, ancient ruins, hidden coves, and a farewell above a sunken city.

9 Days / 8 Nights 

Istanbul, The City on Two Continents

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<strong>Why Turkey with Solaya</strong> 

Why Turkey with Solaya 

Turkey holds more range than almost any country in the region, a city where two continents meet, a landscape of volcanic fairy chimneys, a coastline of hidden coves and sunken cities. Solaya itineraries are built to move through all of it without losing depth in any single chapter, a Sufi ceremony in Istanbul, a sunrise balloon over Cappadocia, a sunset dinner above ancient ruins on the Turquoise Coast. This isTurkeyexperienced in full, not in fragments

Tailor-Made & Seamless

Every journey built aroundyou,every detail handled without friction.

Exclusive Access

Private entries, after-hoursvisits, and experiencesclosedto the public

Authentic, Local & Expert-Led

Real encounters guided by genuine local and expert insight.

Responsible Travel

Journeys that respect the places, people, and cultures we visit.

By Solaya

Where to Stay

Turkey'sfinest properties, curated by Solaya and ready to be woven into any itinerary. From Ottoman-era palaces in Istanbul to cave hotels in Cappadocia and boutique retreats along the Turquoise Coast, these are the addresses we trust and the ones our clients return to.

Museum Hotel Cappadocia    

Museum Hotel Cappadocia    

Cappadocia 

Argos in Cappadocia   

Argos in Cappadocia   

Cappadocia 

Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahmet    

Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahmet    

Istanbul

The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul  

The Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul  

Istanbul

 

  

Çırağan Palace Kempinski  

Çırağan Palace Kempinski  

Istanbul

D-Hotel Maris    

D-Hotel Maris    

Marmaris

Six Senses Kaplankaya 

Six Senses Kaplankaya 

  Bodrum 

Hillside Beach Club  

Hillside Beach Club  

 Fethiye 

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  • Solaya promised 'exceptional by design,' and they truly delivered. Getting private access to a hidden carpet studio to see master weavers at work was an incredible privilege that you simply cannot find on a standard tour.
    Hagar
  • An absolute masterclass in curated travel. The personalized airport meet-and-greet service completely removed the typical chaos of arriving in Istanbul. We loved the balance of the itinerary: exploring the imperial core of Hagia Sophia in the morning, and then crossing over to the Asian side in Kadıköy for an incredibly honest look at daily city life. And the historic marble hammam ritual on Day 3? It completely reset my body.
    Samir
  • This itinerary is a work of art. The private Ebru water-marbling workshop was a wonderfully meditative experience that we never would have thought to book on our own. Solaya eliminates all the friction of travel—the private transfers were seamless, the guides were exceptionally knowledgeable, and the 24/7 support gave us total peace of mind. Istanbul has a piece of our hearts now, and we will definitely be booking our next journey with Solaya.
    Noar