Team

Cansu

Cansu is an outstanding wine storyteller and culinary expert who will take you on an unforgettable journey through the vineyards and gourmet treasures of Urla. With a deep passion for wine and a background enriched by Wine Masters from top European universities, she unveils the secrets of this extraordinary wine region, blending history, taste, and […]

Sinan

Sinan is more than just a guide—he is a passionate culinary storyteller who takes you on a private Istanbul food tour filled with history, flavor, and unforgettable experiences. With a deep knowledge of Istanbul’s diverse food culture, he uncovers the hidden pearls of the city, from traditional Ottoman kitchens to the best local street food […]

Ayşem

Meet your Personal Hero Guide Ayşem. Ayşem is a professional guide who loves an active lifestyle full of the outdoors. Apart from a nature fan, she is also in love with good food and wine! Ayşem will show you the best dining places and culinary gems of the city together with historical and cultural pearls!

Lisa

Meet your Personal Hero Sommelier Lisa. Lisa is originally from Ukraine and has worked in wine and culinary sector for years. She holds WSET4 Diploma that makes her one of the most qualified experts in Turkey. Lisa is inviting you to the wine tastings, food pairings and culinary adventures in the different venues of Istanbul.

Arzu

Meet your Personal Hero Chef Arzu. Arzu is an ambitious female chef who goes through life in big brave steps. After fulfilling her dream and competing in the finals of one of the most prestigious national cooking show, she soon opened her dining room with the open kitchen, where she invites her guests to try […]

Kadir

Meet Your Personal Hero Guide: Kadir Kadir is a joyful explorer with a deep passion for world cultures and a genuine curiosity for different faiths, spiritual traditions, and historical landmarks. Join Kadir on a short video walk through one of Istanbul’s most serene gems — the magnificent Süleymaniye Mosque. With its breathtaking architecture and profound […]

Berivan

Personal Hero Guide Berivan is more than just a guide—she is a true storyteller who brings history, culture, and hidden pearls to life with passion and depth. With an incredible ability to weave tales from the past into the present, she transforms every tour into a journey of discovery, making you feel like a character […]

Ayşenur

Ayşenur is a passionate guide with a deep love for art, history, and wine. With years of experience exploring Istanbul’s cultural treasures, she brings the city’s rich heritage to life through captivating storytelling. Whether leading you through historic landmarks or unveiling hidden artistic gems, her expertise ensures an immersive experience. Beyond history, Ayşenur is also […]

Andrea

Meet your Personal Hero Sommelier Andrea! Andrea is a true wine expert and a talented award-winning writer who has published a book on Turkish wines, called the Esential Guide to Turkish Wines. Andrea will happily host you in the city’s wineries and reveal all the secrets of the winemaking culture in Turkey. Get to know […]

Elvan

Meet your Personal Hero Guide Elvan. Born, raised and lived in Istanbul all her life Elvan is a true Istanbulian. Elvan enjoys long walks, history and meaningful conversations. She is in love with her city’s past and historical significance. Take a short video walk through one of Elvan’s favorite historical pearls – the underground cystern […]

Ahmet

Meet your Personal Hero Guide Ahmet. Ahmet is a professional guide interested in the everchanging Istanbul, its cultural diversity, local kitchen, and unexplored corners of town. Take a short video walk with Ahmet and explore the beautiful Ottoman pearl, away from the busy streets. Here you can savour delicious wines, enjoy historic monuments and absorb […]

Ezel

Meet your Personal Hero Guide Ezel. Ezel is knowledgeable and passionate about her city Istanbul. She is in love with reading novels, learning new things and exploring new places! Take a short video walk with Ezel and explore one of the most romantic pearls of her city – Orient train station that inspired many great […]

Yumna

Meet Yumna, your Personal Hero Culinary Expert in Middle Eastern cuisine in Istanbul! Born in Yemen and raised in Damascus, Yumna grew up with daily, mandatory cooking lessons from her Damascene mother, preparing meals for a family of seven. She moved to Istanbul 10 years ago and has since been exploring how Middle Eastern and […]

Giuseppe

Giuseppe is the lead developer for Vines & Pearls and a great designer who is responsible for our beautiful and user-friendly website. Please send him a message with collaboration proposals!

Karla

Cheeky passionate and professional! Karla is a dream editor and copywriter. We thank Karla for proofreading and editing our brand content for Vines & Pearls. For collaboration opportunities, connect with Karla by sending her an email.

Gabriele

Gabriele created our logo for Vines & Pearls. Before working with our brand, Gabi has experience with Italian wine labels and on top of that he is also a culinary expert! Apart from being a talented designer, Gabi is hosting culinary tours in another delicious destination – Italy 😉 Connect with Gabriele by writing him […]

Džemilija

Džemlija is a passionate traveler, an English interpreter, and a wine lover of course! We thank Džemilija for proofreading and editing our product content for Vines & Pearls.

Linas

The creative eye behind the camera. We thank Linas for the amazing images you see on our web and social. His image production not only made the brand vision come true but even helped it excel. For collaboration possibilities with Linas, send him an email!

Mureille

Mureille is literally the right hand for our founder Goda. Her creative vision for our social accounts helps us reach a broader audience and her assistance with project coordination such as media production is absolutely vital! If you want to reach out to Mureille for possible collaboration on your social profiles send her a message!

Lukas

Lukas is the lead videographer for Vines & Pearls and his talent shines in all the videos you see on our website. We thank Lukas for helping us create an authentic visual brand signature that represents the people we work with and the quality standard of the services we offer. If you want to collaborate […]

Goda

The mastermind behind Vines & Pearls. Please connect to discuss wine, collaboration possibilities and other ideas!