"A luxury Los Angeles hotel serving as the itinerary’s launch point on Oct. 2, 2026, where guests begin the multiweek curated journey that combines high-end accommodations with exclusive experiences." - Katie Nadworny Katie Nadworny Katie Nadworny is an Istanbul-based writer who specializes in stories at the intersection of culture and politics in Turkey, Eastern Europe, and the Middle East. She has lived in Turkey for nearly a decade and has traveled extensively around the region. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines