Where to Stay
Every captivating tailor-made itinerary needs a perfect base. Our team has handpicked this collection of properties to give you luxury options in styles to suit any adventure.
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Steppes Travel is made by the people who work here. Incredible holidays are made possible because of their vast travel experience and the great enthusiasm they bring to their work.
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We carefully select our experts based on their knowledge, companionship and influence, ensuring that you can travel with the most knowledgeable leaders in the field.
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The people who lead the way when it comes to those things which matter to us: exploration, the environment, women’s empowerment and education.
Istanbul
Friendly, welcoming and packed full of epic historical sites, Istanbul provides all that you could wish for from a grand city, with the atmosphere and warmth of a small, local town.
Turkey’s most recognisable city, Istanbul, lies in the western corner of the country, and is where East meets West and the traditional and modern live side by side.
With the Western half of Istanbul in Europe and the Eastern in Asia – with the Bosphorus Strait flowing between them – it is the only metropolis in the world situated on two continents.
2020 Nomad Games
Dubbed the Olympics for nomads, the 4th World Nomad Games will be held in Bursa, the 1st capital city of the Ottoman Empire, located two and half hours from Istanbul. Kyrgyzstan has hosted this extraordinary spectacle for the previous three years with traditional nomad sports including wrestling, hunting with eagles and equestrian events. The participants are made up of the member countries of the Turkic Council. We can arrange an interesting and authentic experience for you during your visit to Istanbul.
Experiences
It’s all here. Things to see and do, places to explore and moments to discover.
Turkey
Six Senses Kocatas Mansion
Located in the prestigious Sariyer district of Istanbul, the new Six Senses is a converted historic mansion that offers remarkable views over the Bosphorus. Look further beyond the mansion and discover a spa and wellness experience…
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Four Seasons Sultanahmet
The Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahmet is a luxury hotel in the old quarter of Istanbul, a short walk from the Topkapi Palace and the Blue Mosque. Once a Turkish prison, this striking mustard-coloured building…
Turkey
Raffles Istanbul
Raffles Istanbul is a cutting edge hotel that has 181 rooms in total, including 49 suites, all with views of the Bosphorus, private balconies and a contemporary style with Turkish influences.
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Sultanhan Hotel
Sultanhan is a comfortable hotel that oozes charm and history and has friendly and accommodating staff. Its excellent location on a quiet, leafy street is approximately 5 minutes’ walk from all the historical sites of old…
Corner-to-corner beauty
Visit some of the UNESCO World Heritage sites, barter your way through the labyrinthine grand bazaar, wander the cobbled streets of the ancient Jewish, Greek and Armenian neighbourhoods, take a ferry trip on the Bosphorus or just relax and enjoy the skyline from one of the rooftop bars.
Away from the bustle
On the Gallipoli peninsula, visit now peaceful cemeteries, resting place for the fallen of WWI. South of the Sea of Marmara, beneath the slopes of Uludag (Great Mountain), lies the energetic and modern city of Bursa, often referred to as ‘Green Bursa’ due to its numerous parks, gardens and the lush forests. Bursa is also rich in Ottoman architecture as well as being known for its famous Turkish dishes, in particular, candied chestnuts and Ishkender kebab.
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Luxury Gulet Cruise in Turkey – Fixed Departure
The Aegean Coast of Greece and Turkey undeniably offers one of the best places to explore by boat. Spend a week on board cruising the coast and being looked after by the crew, then several days ashore enjoying the ancient history of…
Meet our experts
A passion for travel runs right through every one of our experts - meaning they're always ready with first-hand insight about their specialist countries.
Kate Hitchen
My travels were first inspired by my love of the UK, which I take as much pleasure in exploring as countries far and wide. For me, travel is all about the adventure, the people I meet and the food I sample along the way.
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Explore other regions
Aegean Coast
The Aegean Coast has the highest concentration of ancient sites in Turkey.
Black Sea Coast
This craggy and spectacular coastline comes as a surprise with its wealth of history and dramatic scenery.
Cappadocia
Home to the countries capital, Ankara, this plateau-like, arid highland area of Turkey is considered the heartland of the country.
Eastern Turkey
Much less explored than the rest of Turkey this vast region offers the intrepid traveller a perfect playground, without the crowds.
Mediterranean Coast
This turquoise coast is littered with picture-perfect fishing villages, idyllic islands, pebble coves and spectacular ruins.
Why Choose Steppes?
Our knowledge and expertise set us apart. So too our curiosity. It is this that drives us to create a journey that is really bespoke to you, all the while ensuring we travel and operate sustainably.
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