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A studio portrait of Bahriye Çeri smiling against a dark brown background. She has short brown hair, long silver vertical earrings, and is wearing a V-neck, pleated forest green blouse. The shot is framed from the shoulders up.

Two-paneled image. Left: A historic building exterior with orange window awnings. Right: A grand, high-ceilinged corridor with dark columns, ornate chandeliers, and a long patterned runner. Classic luxury architecture with warm lighting.

Two-paneled image. Left: The historic facade of Tayyare Apartments in Laleli with its distinct bay windows. Right: The building's modern interior atrium featuring a high glass ceiling, marble floors, and a circular orange and blue seating area.

Two-paneled image. Left: Exterior of Camondo Han covered in lush green ivy with street-side café tables. Right: The interior corridor featuring a high, vaulted wooden ceiling, dim ambient lighting, stone walls, and a classic armchair.

Two-paneled image. Left: The entrance hall of Kamelya Apartment with a semi-circular red rug, marble wall panels, and an ornate wooden door. Right: The building's exterior showing classic balconies, a dark wooden entrance, and a ground-floor storefront.

Explore Istanbul's literary heritage with a scholar and author

Join Bahriye Çeri for a visit through carefully selected historic venues, and delight in storytelling and refreshments

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Istanbul, Turkey

2 hours

US$89*

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*The price shown is an approximate conversion. You will be charged in the local merchant’s currency at checkout. Other currency conversion and bank fees may apply.

The Experience

Deepen your understanding of Istanbul with Istanbul Edebiyat Haritası (Istanbul Literary Map), a curated literary experience that brings the city's intellectual heritage to life. Led by literary scholar and author Bahriye Çeri, you'll visit iconic locations that hold significance in Turkish and world literature for intimate hosted encounters filled with storytelling and curated refreshments. Revel in an ever-changing tapestry of people and places as literature, architecture, and memory intersect. Exclusively for Mastercard cardholders.

What's priceless

Having an intimate conversation with the scholar who knows the topic best.

The highlights

Meet literary scholar and author Bahriye Çeri, and get an overview of Istanbul in literature
Revel in intimate hosted encounters at historic apartments and landmark buildings
Savour refreshments while listening to fascinating narratives of writers and artists tied to the city

Details

Priceless experiences are reserved for Mastercard cardholders
Experience can be booked until 20 November 2026
Experience is for 12 person
Price listed is for 1 person

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Fine Print

This experience is non-refundable once purchased