Why choose us

A different way to
experience Turkey

Built on expertise, cultural depth, and carefully curated experiences.
We design journeys the way we'd want to travel ourselves.

Licensed & trusted

Licensed & Fully Insured

Officially licensed by TURSAB with trusted local operations, professional transportation partners, and comprehensive travel support throughout your journey.

Local knowledge

Guides Who Bring History to Life

Our licensed local guides are historians, storytellers, and cultural interpreters who transform ancient sites into meaningful human experiences.

Intimate travel

Small Groups & Private Travel

We believe meaningful journeys happen in intimate settings. Most of our experiences are designed for small groups or fully private travel.

Boutique stays

Carefully Chosen Boutique Hotels

We select character-filled boutique hotels, cave stays, restored mansions, and elegant local properties that reflect the spirit of each region.

Our philosophy

Slow Travel Philosophy

Our itineraries are designed with balance and depth — allowing time to absorb places, connect with local culture, and travel without rushing.

Cultural preservation

Travel With Cultural Purpose

Your journey supports local artisans, family-run businesses, regional guides, and the preservation of Anatolia's cultural heritage.

Mehri Yakshimuradova — Founder & Travel Designer

Mehri Yakshimuradova

Founder & Travel Designer

About Alentra Art Tour

Where Art, History
and Culture
Come to Life

We believe the best journeys cannot be chosen from a catalog. They must be experienced.

For more than 10 years, Alentra Art Tour has been creating carefully curated cultural journeys across Türkiye, designed for travellers who seek authenticity, history, art, archaeology, and meaningful experiences.

Our itineraries take you beyond the familiar landmarks — Istanbul, Cappadocia, Ephesus, Pergamon, Göbekli Tepe, Mount Nemrut, Mardin, Pamukkale, and the stunning Aegean and Mediterranean coasts. Every journey is thoughtfully planned with handpicked hotels, experienced local guides, and a pace that allows you to truly connect with each destination.

Whether you are drawn to archaeology, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, biblical history, art, gastronomy, or hidden cultural treasures — we invite you to discover Türkiye through carefully designed travel experiences.

Why Travel With Us

  • Expert Local Guides

    Professional, licensed and passionate about sharing their knowledge.

  • Handpicked Accommodation

    Carefully selected hotels for comfort, style and authentic hospitality.

  • Carefully Crafted Itineraries

    Well-balanced programmes with cultural, historical and local experiences.

  • Comfortable Transportation

    Modern vehicles and professional drivers for a smooth and safe journey.

  • Authentic Connections

    We take you beyond the tourist path to meet the real Türkiye.

Alentra Art Tour by the Numbers

10+

Years

of experience in cultural travel

1000+

Happy Travellers

from around the world

30+

Unique Itineraries

in Türkiye and beyond

15+

UNESCO Sites

included in our programmes

Featured journeys

Most popular tours
& experiences

Discover our most loved private tours, coastal escapes, cultural journeys and unforgettable adventures — carefully selected for the discerning traveller.

Mesopotamia ruins
Private · 8 days

Mesopotamia

Cradle of Civilisation

Ancient Urfa, Göbekli Tepe, Mardin's stone alleys and the banks of the Euphrates — where history was first written.

8 days
Max 8 guests
Cappadocia balloons
Small group · 5 days

Cappadocia

Valleys & Underground Cities

Fairy chimneys, cave churches of Göreme, subterranean Derinkuyu and a sunrise balloon flight over the rose valley.

5 days
Max 10 guests
Istanbul Bosphorus
Private · 4 days

Istanbul

Imperial City, Hidden Depths

Beyond the Grand Bazaar — Byzantine cisterns, Bosphorus mansions, neighbourhood meyhanes and the city's living layers of empire.

4 days
Private only
Aegean Ephesus
Small group · 7 days

Aegean Coast

Ruins, Olive Groves & the Sea

Ephesus at dawn, Pamukkale's white terraces, the ghost town of Kayaköy and slow evenings in Alaçatı's stone streets.

7 days
Max 10 guests
East Anatolia mountains
Small group · 9 days

East Anatolia

Mount Ararat & Lake Van

Kars's forgotten cathedral, the cerulean shores of Lake Van, Armenian churches on the island of Akdamar and the vast eastern steppe.

9 days
Max 8 guests
Turquoise coast
Private · 6 days

Turquoise Coast

Sailing the Lycian Shore

A private gulet voyage along the ancient Lycian Way — Ölüdeniz, Kalkan, sunken cities seen from the water and deserted coves at anchor.

6 days
Private only

Traveller stories

Journeys that leave
a lasting impression

Travellers from around the world share their experiences with Anatolia.

"
★★★★★

We had travelled extensively before, but nothing prepared us for the depth of this journey. Our guide didn't just show us ruins — he made us feel the weight of ten thousand years. Cappadocia at dawn, the silence of Göbekli Tepe, the way the light fell over the Euphrates. This is what travel should always be.

ST
Sarah & Michael Thompson London, UK · Cappadocia & Mesopotamia · 12 days
" Mesopotamia
★★★★★

The boutique hotel in Mardin was unlike anything I've experienced. Stone arches, a terrace over the Mesopotamian plain, and silence. Anatolia understood exactly what we needed.

CL
Claire Laurent Paris, France
" Istanbul
★★★★★

Istanbul with a private guide is a completely different city. We saw neighbourhoods I'd never find in any guidebook. The food tour through Balat alone was worth the entire trip.

RH
Robert Hartmann Berlin, Germany
" East Anatolia
★★★★★

Lake Van at sunrise, the Armenian church reflected in still water. I cried and I'm not ashamed to admit it. This journey changed how I see the world.

JW
James Whitfield New York, USA
" Turquoise Coast
★★★★★

Six days on a private gulet — anchoring in empty coves, swimming over Lycian ruins beneath the water. The world disappeared. I want to go back immediately.

ES
Elena Sokolova Moscow, Russia

Proven experience

Trusted by travellers
seeking the real Turkey

For over 10 years, we have been creating meaningful journeys across Turkey — from ancient Mesopotamia and Cappadocia to hidden villages, sacred sites, and cultural landscapes beyond массового туризма.

More than 5,000 travellers have explored Turkey with us through carefully designed small-group and private experiences built on knowledge, trust, and genuine local connection.

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10+

Years in business

5,000+

Travellers served

4.8/5

Average review rating

68%

Repeat customers

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Turkey?

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Our team

Meet our expert guides

Licensed historians, researchers and storytellers — each a specialist in the civilisations they bring to life.

Damla Selin Tomru at an archaeological site

Licensed Guide · Author & Researcher

Damla Selin
Tomru

  • English
  • Turkish
  • Russian

Since 2017, Damla has been designing and leading cultural journeys to destinations of profound historical and spiritual significance — Turkey, Egypt and India. A certified life coach and meditation facilitator, she weaves mindfulness into every journey.

Specialisation

Neolithic period · Göbekli Tepe · ancient mythology · sacred landscapes. Author of Göbeklitepe and Neolithic Mysteries.

Tolkin Ramazanov at Ephesus Library of Celsus

Licensed Professional Guide · 20+ yrs

Tolkin
Ramazanov

  • English
  • Russian
  • Kazakh
  • Turkish

With over 20 years of experience, Tolkin specialises in private and VIP travel — personalised service, flexibility and deep cultural storytelling. Her warm hospitality ensures every journey is both enriching and memorable.

Specialisation

Ancient Greece & Rome · Byzantine & Ottoman Empires · Turkic heritage. Signature: Seven Churches of Revelation, Western Anatolia.

Mehriban Akbaş at a cultural site

Licensed Historian Guide · 15+ yrs

Mehriban
Akbaş

  • English
  • Turkish

Mehriban leads immersive cultural journeys through Eastern and Southeastern Turkey, combining a degree in History with 15+ years of field experience across Anatolia and Mesopotamia.

Specialisation

Göbekli Tepe · Karahantepe · Ancient Mesopotamia · Mount Nemrut · Mardin · Syriac Christian heritage of Tur Abdin.

FAQ

Common questions
answered

Everything you need to know before booking your journey through Turkey.

Turkey is one of the world's leading travel destinations with a well-developed tourism infrastructure. We work only with trusted local partners, licensed guides, and carefully selected hotels. Your comfort and safety remain our priority throughout the journey.

Yes. Every journey can be personalised according to your interests, travel pace, budget, and preferred style of accommodation. We create private and small-group experiences tailored to each traveller.

We provide professional licensed guides in: English, Russian, Turkish, Spanish, French, German, and Italian. Other languages can also be arranged upon request.

We focus on cultural, historical, archaeological, spiritual, and boutique journeys across Turkey, including Mesopotamia, Cappadocia, Eastern Anatolia, the Aegean coast, Biblical heritage routes, and custom-designed private experiences.

We accept international bank transfers, major credit cards, and secure online payments. Flexible payment schedules are available for many programmes.

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