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Private journeys across Turkey and Greece

Turkey and Greece, revealed by those who know them best.

Boutique private travel across the ancient Mediterranean, designed one journey at a time and guided by experts who have lived it for 29 years.

29 years of private travel TURSAB licensed 4.9 8 reviews Crewed gulet fleet
Our approach

We are a boutique private tour operator based in Antalya, crafting tailor-made journeys for travellers who want to understand a place, not simply visit it. Every route is built around real curiosity for heritage, archaeology, landscape, and the people who make these regions extraordinary.

Why Runner

Expert-led travel, from first idea to last day

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Heritage and archaeology

Journeys built around the ancient world, led with genuine scholarship and context.

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Expert personal guiding

Licensed private guides, and a founding family who have guided these regions for decades.

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Truly tailor-made

Every itinerary is designed around you: your pace, your interests, your comfort.

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On-the-ground team

A dedicated team based in Antalya, reachable and responsive throughout your trip.

A fishing boat moored below the painted houses of Symi harbour
Featured, our gulet fleet

A wooden yacht, a private crew, and the Turquoise Coast to yourselves

Sail quiet bays that road travellers never reach, anchor for a swim before lunch, and let the days follow the coastline.

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How planning works

Three unhurried steps to your journey

Share your vision

Tell us where your curiosity leads and how you like to travel.

We craft the journey

A specialist designs a private itinerary and refines it with you until it is right.

Travel with a guide

Explore with an expert private guide and full support on the ground.

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What our guests say

4.9 Based on 8 Google reviews Read them on Google
Google · May 2025
I had an absolutely positive experience in Turkey booking a custom trip with Runner Tourism. Mert organized an excellent itinerary for our group of six friends which included the highlights in Istanbul, Ephesus and Cappadocia. Mert and Mehmet were extremely knowledgeable, helpful and delightful as our guides.
Jane Arhart, California, USA View on Google
Google · April 2025
Mert was an absolute delight: knowledgeable, flexible, charming, conscientious, reliable with a great sense of humour. Every minute detail was flawlessly arranged. When we parted, I felt I was saying goodbye to a very special friend.
Sandra Marsh View on Google
Google · June 2023
We went on a tour with Mert in Istanbul. Not only was he friendly and personable but he was an amazing tour guide. He is very knowledgeable about the city and history, and helped arrange every detail from our arrival at the airport.
Rob Brennen View on Google

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From our archive

Three decades of guest letters

Truly a blessing to have travelled with Runner Tourism. I cannot recommend our guide Mert enough. I consider him a dear friend after such a beautiful journey.
Damian Apunte California, USA
This was hands-down the best trip of my life, a twelve-day gulet cruise with a land extension to Cappadocia. I have done many guided vacations, and Cemil has been the best of the guides.
Diane Lawson Texas, USA
We loved the whole trip, one of the most rewarding we have ever taken. The mostly boutique hotels were terrific and the food was wonderful. An unforgettable experience.
Ralph and Gloria S. California, USA
For travel advisors

Your trusted ground operator in Turkey and Greece

We partner with agencies as a reliable local operator, handling guiding, logistics and on-the-ground support so your clients travel seamlessly.

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Let us design a journey that is entirely your own

Share a few details and one of our specialists will be in touch to start shaping your private itinerary across Turkey and Greece.