Icons & Styles (Turkey DMC)
Kultur mah Nispetiye cad Akmerkez, B3 Blok 56/9 Besiktas, 34340 Istanbul, Turkey
Tel: 01190 530 402 10 42 or 01190 530 402 10 43
E-mail: sales@iconsandstyles.com Web site: www.iconsandstyles.com
Joanna’s Comments
Icons & Styles’ mission is to create “Exceptional Experiences” in Turkey for today’s discerning traveler. They are a new generation of full-service on-site DMC with excellent ground services that are not limited to guides, hotels and transfers. They also possess the most amazing connections for lifestyle activities including restaurants, nightlife, contemporary art, concerts, sports activities and accommodations from world-class luxury brands to authentic cave hotels. Istanbul, Turkey’s largest city is a bridge between Europe and Asia, connecting the West and East across the Bosphorus Strait. Experience Istanbul’s incomparable melting pot of humanity through its diverse cultures, food, historic bazaars and iconic landmarks including Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, the Basilica Cistern and more. There are many famous antiquities such as Ephesus and Troy, mountainous moonscapes in Cappadocia (UNESCO) and five-thousand miles of gorgeous coastline with water activities on the Black Sea, the Mediterranean and the Aegean, which offer opportunities for everyone, young and old. Bodrum is one of Europe’s best sailing and boating centers and boasts some of the most luxurious hotels and yachts in Aegean waters.
Icons & Styles is owned by husband-and-wife team Koray and Burcu Sahmali and has been in business since 2007.
Selection of Touring Opportunities and Sample Itineraries
| All Icons & Styles’ tours are done with registered guides. Below are a few of the opportunities Icons & Styles can provide. |
| TOURING IN ISTANBUL |
| Old City Highlights * Byzantine Tapestry: A Glimpse Through Time The Ottoman Era: Sultans and Palaces * The Legacy of the Turkish Republic * Jewish Heritage Bosphorus Lifestyle: Mansions and their Stories * Urban Fashionista * Locale Hotspots: A Chic Living Experience Street Flavors of Istanbul * Guided Exploration of the Grand Bazaar * Cutting-edge of Contemporay Art Celebrate Turkish Artistry in Rugs * Blend Antiques with Vintage * Ottoman Architecture Tour Classic Art Repertoire: A Brush with History * Buyukada: A Living Diorama of the Ottoman Era |
| TOURING IN CAPPADOCIA |
| Sculpted by Nature: Fairy Chimney & Valleys * Harmony of Faith: Churches & Monasteries Hiking Through the Ihlara Valley * Ballooning Over Enchanting Landscapes Crafted Elegance of Pottery * Wine and Wonder: Tasting the Flavors of Cappadocia Golden Hour Off-road Jeep Safari * Mystical Whirling Dervishes Performance |
| TOURING IN IZMIR & SURROUNDING AREAS |
| Journey Through Ephesus and House of Virgin Mary * The Archaeological Marvel “Aphrodisias” Pergamon Odyssey: Discovering Asclepion’s Secrets * Chronicles of Sardis * Urla Wine Route Discovery Trifecta of Antiquity: Priene, Miletus, Didyma * Pamukkale Hierapolis and Cleopatra’s Pool |
| TOURING IN SOUTHEASTERN ANATOLIA |
| Zero Point in Time: Gobeklitepe * Legacy of Abraham’s Pool * Timeless Charm of Halfeti Harran: A Glimpse into Ancient Wisdom * Unveil the Mystery of Zeugma Museum Culinary Delights of Gaziantep * Mor Gabriel Monastery: A Spiritual Experience Catch the Sunrise at Nemrut Mountain * Dara: Ruins of a Lost Mesopotamian Empire Mardin’s Architectural Poetry * The Ancient Assyrian Culture in Midyat * Eternal Waters of Hasankeyf |
| TOURING OF THE ANCIENT CITIES OF ANTALYA |
| Ancient Heritage Expedition from Perge to Aspendos * Ancient Wonders: Sagalassos & Telmessos Ruins & Rock Tombs: Phaselis & Myra * Xanthos & Letoon Chronicles: Tracing Ancient Footsteps |
Icons & Styles
The Perfect Eleven Days
Family Retreat On Board
Seven Churches of Revelation
Glimpse of Jewish Heritage
Zero Point in Time
General Information
Chairman & Managing Director
Koray Sahmali
Partner, Executive Director
Burcu Sahmali
Icons & Styles Can Provide:
FITs
Hotel Accommodation
Private Guided Tours
Private Airport Transfers
VIP Meet-and-Greet: Istanbul & Bodrum
International and Domestic Flights
Car, Driver and Guide
Hot Air Ballooning
Jeep Safari
ATV & Mountain Biking
Wine Tasting
Hammam Experiences
Bosphorus Cruises
Yacht/Gulet Charters
Restaurant Reservations
Beach Club Reservations
Private Tour with Art Advisors/Curators
