Turkey is made for honeymoons. In one trip, you can watch the sunset from a private boat on the Bosphorus, wake up in a cave suite as balloons drift past your window in Cappadocia, and finish on a bay of the Turquoise Coast. We plan honeymoons as a whole, with the hotels, the transfers, the guided days and the small surprises, so the two of you only have to enjoy it.
Honeymoons, planned for two
First, we ask what kind of couple you are: city explorers, beach lovers, food people, history fans or a mix. Then we suggest a route and a rhythm, with busy days balanced by slow ones. A classic honeymoon in Turkey combines three places: Istanbul for history and the Bosphorus, Cappadocia for the landscape, and the coast for rest. Our private journey follows this route in ten days through Istanbul, Cappadocia and Kaş. Our honeymoon in Turkey guide has the romantic moments worth planning.
Luxury honeymoons in Turkey: our highlights
- A sunset on the Bosphorus: a private boat with dinner as the city lights come on. See our sunset cruise and our romantic things to do in Istanbul.
- A balloon morning: a flight over the valleys of Cappadocia; read our advice on hot air balloons.
- A cave suite: a night in one of the cave hotels of Göreme or Uçhisar.
- A traditional hammam: an afternoon in a historic Turkish bath.
- The coast: boat days from Kaş or a beach near Ölüdeniz.
The details we handle
We book hotels with the atmosphere you want, from boutique hotels in old mansions to cave suites and seaside resorts. We also arrange private transfers and domestic flights between regions, guided days with a licensed guide, and restaurant tables with a view. If you want a surprise for your partner, such as flowers in the room or a private dinner, tell us quietly and we keep the secret. For the full picture, read our guide to luxury travel in Turkey.
Our honeymoon notes
- A basket for twoIn Cappadocia, some balloon companies offer private baskets for couples. Book well ahead.
- Bosphorus hotelsSome of Istanbul’s most romantic hotels sit right on the water, in old Ottoman mansions and palaces.
- The coastIn Kaş and Kalkan, small boutique hotels look out over the sea to the Greek island of Kastellorizo.
- SunsetOur favorite spots: Moda in Istanbul, the Rose Valley in Cappadocia and Gümüşlük near Bodrum.
Our suggestion Plan one slow day without any sightseeing at all. Honeymoons in Turkey are best when they leave room for long breakfasts and sunsets.
Plan your honeymoon
Send us your dates, how long you have and what you dream of. Then we reply with an itinerary and a quote, and we adjust it until it is perfect. For proposals before the wedding, see our special event cruises.
Who it is for
Newlyweds and couples celebrating an anniversary who want a romantic trip in Turkey with everything arranged and time to themselves.
Step by step
- Tell us your dates and what you dream of
- We suggest a route, hotels and special moments
- We adjust the plan until it is perfect
- You travel, and we take care of every transfer
What is included
- An itinerary for two across Istanbul, Cappadocia and the coast
- Hotel bookings, from boutique mansions to cave suites
- Private transfers and domestic flight bookings
- Guided days with a licensed guide
- Surprises arranged in secret on request
Where we arrange it
Istanbul, Cappadocia, the Aegean and the Turquoise Coast, with other regions on request.
Frequently asked questions
Where should we go for a honeymoon in Turkey?
A classic honeymoon combines three places: Istanbul for history and the Bosphorus, Cappadocia for the landscape, and the coast for rest. Our private journey follows this route in <a href="/journeys/turkey-honeymoon-tour-10-days/">ten days through Istanbul, Cappadocia and Kaş</a>.
Can we fly in a private balloon basket for two?
Yes. In Cappadocia, some balloon companies offer private baskets for couples, so book well ahead.
Can you arrange a surprise for my partner?
Yes. Tell us quietly, and we arrange flowers in the room or a private dinner and keep the secret.
What does a classic honeymoon in Turkey include?
Three places: Istanbul for history and the Bosphorus, Cappadocia for the landscape and the coast for rest.
Can we stay in a cave suite?
Yes. We book cave hotels in Göreme or Uçhisar, as well as boutique hotels in old mansions.
Can you add a sunset on the Bosphorus?
Yes, on a private boat with dinner as the city lights come on.