I’m a licensed Turkish tour guide and the founder of Ishara Travel, a women-led travel agency based in Istanbul.

Born and raised in Cappadocia and now living in Istanbul, I’ve been guiding travelers from all over the world for years, especially guests from the United States, Europe, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa.My tours focus not only on the famous landmarks, but also on the real rhythm of the city — local neighborhoods, food culture, ferry rides, hidden corners and everyday life.

What makes my approach different is that I don’t believe in rushed, checklist-style tourism.I prefer creating relaxed, personal experiences tailored to each guest’s interests, pace and travel style.Besides private guiding, I also help my guests with the full travel experience in Turkey, including airport transfers, Bosphorus cruises, hammams, restaurants, domestic travel arrangements and carefully selected local experiences through my agency.

As a female guide and agency owner, many solo female travelers, couples and families feel especially comfortable traveling with me.My goal is always to make visitors feel less like tourists and more like they are exploring Istanbul with a knowledgeable local friend.