Carpet stories, told in person.

Turkish Carpet Experience in a Historic Caravanserai

Learn to read motifs, judge quality and understand value in a caravanserai where Silk Road merchants once rested. Live weaving and silk-making, Turkish tea, a curated collection and a signed copy of the book for every guest.

• Guidance from a licensed guide and author
• Live weaving, silk-making and the story of natural dyes
• Turkish tea or coffee

Private Istanbul with a Licensed Guide

Plan a day around your interests with İsrafil, who has guided travelers through Istanbul’s caravanserais, mosques and museums for more than a decade: Old City classics, bazaars and historic hans, or the carpet collections in the city’s museums.