Turkey- April 18-25, 2025

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This 7-night journey through Istanbul and Cappadocia is an invitation to return to yourself. Designed for women who are ready to deepen, soften, and awaken, this retreat blends cultural immersion, spiritual reflection, and sisterhood into an unforgettable tapestry of connection. From the moment you arrive in Istanbul, a city where East meets West and ancient meets modern, you’ll feel the energy of history and mysticism guiding you inward.

Together, we’ll wander through grand mosques and bustling bazaars, float along the Bosporus at sunset, and savor rich Turkish flavors over heartfelt conversation. As we step into the surreal beauty of Cappadocia — with its otherworldly landscapes, underground cities, and timeless villages — you’ll feel something stir within you. You’ll cook alongside local women in a mountain village, laugh with new sisters, and perhaps cry in a quiet moment watching hot air balloons rise with the dawn. Each day will offer a mirror: a chance to see yourself more clearly, love yourself more deeply, and remember the sacred truth of who you are.

This isn’t just a trip — it’s a portal. A pause in the noise of life to reconnect to your own rhythm, your feminine wisdom, and your untamed joy. If your heart is whispering that it’s time, come with us. You’re not just going to Turkey — you’re coming home to yourself.
Let me know if you want a version that’s more spiritual, poetic, or playful — I can easily adapt it for different audiences.

It's time for you!

DAY 1: (Istanbul)
Check into our hotel: Mövenpick Golden Horn. Welcome dinner with your new sisters!

DAY 2: (Istanbul)
Meditation, journaling, intention setting for the trip.

Sightseeing tour of Istanbul. Later, We will have a boat ride on Bosporus; viewing the palaces, houses and mosques to provide a nice orientation of the city. We will have welcome dinner at one of our favorite restaurants. Overnight in Istanbul.

DAY 3: (Istanbul)
Morning meditation. Visit Topkapi Palace and Grand Bazaar. Topkapi Palace was where Ottoman Empire was ruled for centuries. Afternoon, we’ll visit Grand Bazaar and Spice Market. We’ll return back to our hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.

DAY 4: Flight to Cappadocia 
After breakfast, check out from our Hotel in Istanbul and transfer to airport for our flight to Cappadocia. Our flight will take about 1 hour, 20 min. Upon arrival in Cappadocia, we will take our transfer to our hotel. Our guide will inform us about formations in the region the lifestyle like underground cities. On our way to the hotel we will make some photo stops. Dinner and overnight in Cappadocia. 


Cappadocia stay: Garimasu Hotel

DAY 5: Cappadocia, Goreme Valley, Derbent Fairy Chimneys

Morning Meditation. Today, we will discover Cappadocia in detail. We will start our day visiting Goreme Open Air Museum. Later, we will continue to Derbent where we will see formations that look like animals. We will vising Ozkonak undergrouond city and later will continue more at Goreme Panaroma and Avanos to explore Cappadocia. We will have optional Whirling Dervishes Ceremony in the evening. Dinner and overnight at our hotel in Cappadocia. 

***OPTIONAL HOT AIR BALOON ride is $300 per person. We will fly depending on the weather while in Cappadocia! 

DAY 6:

We’ll visit Avanos, Uchisar. We’ll have a cooking class at Ayvalı village at a farm house. Afternoon, we’ll spend some time in the village talking to locals, taking photos and see their everyday life. Evening, we’ll have optional Turkish night with dinner where we’ll local dances and listen local music. Overnight in Cappadocia. 

Day 7: Flight to Istanbul 

Transfer to airport for flight to Istanbul . As we arrive we’ll be transferred to our hotel. We’ll have free time rest of the day with recommendation to spend around Taxim Square, Istiklal Street. Farewell dinner and overnight in Istanbul 

Departure Day 8:

Please book flights in and out of IST (ISTANBUL).


***FULL PRICE (double occupancy - you will have your own bed but with share a room with one other person). $3497 ($997 is the deposit). Payment plans available!

SINGLE ROOMS AVAILABLE for $4497.00!


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