Turkey isn’t a place you just see. You taste it, hear it, and feel it. We’ll explore Istanbul’s ancient mosques, palaces, and spice-scented bazaars, cook with a local chef, unwind at a traditional Turkish hammam, and sail the Bosphorus at sunset. Then we’ll trade the city buzz for some Turkish Riviera time in Kaş, with beach days, boat days, and water so blue it looks edited. We’ll wrap it all up in Cappadocia, home of the famous fairy chimneys, wake up to hot air balloons drifting over the fairy chimneys, wander the cave-carved village of Göreme, and spend a full day exploring hidden valleys and centuries-old cave dwellings. This small-group trip to Turkey for women 21+ is for anyone who wants to experience it alongside a circle of curious, open-hearted travelers.
Activity Level: Moderate. This trip is best for travelers who enjoy being on their feet. Days include walking tours, boat days, and exploring ancient sites with stairs and uneven terrain. No hiking experience needed, just comfortable shoes.
What’s included?✓
All accommodations
8 nights in top-rated hotels (shared twin rooms)
Airport Transfer
Private pick up/drop off to Istanbul (IST) airport
Some meals
All daily breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 dinners
Trip Host
Caren (@myworldmytravels) ensures smooth day-to-day operations
Ground transportation
Private transfers, public tram, to all outlined activities
3 domestic flights
Luggage allowance includes - 1 checked bag (20 kgs), 1 carry-on (8kgs), 1 personal item
Old City Tour
Private with English speaking guide
Turkish cooking class
Private with English instructor
Sunset Bosphorus Cruise
Includes snacks & beverages
Sunset Group Photography
Sunset Group Photos in Kas
Host Orientation of Kas
Hosted by Caren - Discover shops and hidden gems of Kas
Capaddocia Tour
Private with English speaking guide
Hammam
Luxury Turkish Bathhouse Spa Treatment
Morning Intentions
Optional - Morning intention and grounding exercises as a group
What’s not included X
X International Flight
Arrival Airport: Istanbul (IST)
X Traveler Insurance
Required for all participants - see additional information section
X Transportation
Transportation to activities not listed
X Passport fees, visas
X Optional Activities
Hot Air Balloon Ride, Turkish Nights
X Meals not listed
X Beverages/Drinks
X Personal Expenses
X Additional Room Charges
i.e., mini bar, incidentals
X Tips for drivers/guides
$5-10 USD a day recommended
Itinerary
DAY 1
Welcome to Istanbul
Touch down in Istanbul (IST) the city where Europe and Asia meet. Your private airport transfer will drop you off at the hotel in Istanbul’s historic old city. We will meet in the evening for a group dinner. We’ll close the night with a sweet stroll to Hafız Mustafa to sample some baklava and other Turkish sweets.
Meals: Dinner
DAY 2
Exploring the Old City
Today is a full-day deep dive into 1,500+ years of history on our private guided tour of Istanbul’s iconic landmarks. Our guide to meet us at the hotel and we will take a short walk to start our tour:
Hagia Sophia
Blue Mosque
Hippodrome
Topkapi Palace
Grand Bazaar
Basilica Cistern
We will stop for lunch at a local restaurant during the tour. After the tour, you have free time in the evening to explore the city, shop, grab dinner or anything you'd like!
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY3
Turkish Cooking Class & Sunset Cruise
In the late morning, we will hop on the tram to Galata for a Turkish cooking class with a professional chef. You will have some free time to explore in the afternoon. In the evening we will take sunset Bosphorus cruise with drinks and canapés.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, drinks and canapes (on the cruise)
DAY 4
Exploring the Turkish Riviera
Today we say goodbye to Istanbul and make a transfer to the airport, flight to Dalaman, and a private transfer down to the coast to Kas, a sleepy, whitewashed seaside town on the Turkish coast. We will get our bearings with an orientation walk around Kas. There's free time for lunch, head to a nearby beach club or take a Dolmus (bus) to Kaputaş Beach. As the sun dips, we will catch the sunset from the ancient Antiphellos ampitheater, followed by a group dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 5
Sunken Cities & Salt Water
Today we have a full-day Kekova boat tour cruises the Lycian coastline past the sunken ruins of Kekova, with swim stops in the water so blue it looks edited. We will have a delicious lunch prepared on board. We will be back in the evening, and you have free time to explore the town, shop, grab dinner, or whatever your heart desires!
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 6
Into the land of Fairy Chimneys
We travel inland today with a private transfer to Antalya Airport, flight to Nevsehir, and transfer to our cave hotel in Goreme. Yes, you're sleeping in a cave, and, yes it's gorgeous! Settle into Capaddocia's otherwordly landscape. We will have a group dinner together.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 7
Valley & Views and Hidden Wonders
Rise before the sun for a *sunrise hot air balloon ride (additional cost) and float above Cappadocia’s fairy chimneys as the valleys glow gold below.
Set your alarm and look up - Capadoccia's skies are famous for floating hot air balloons at sunrise. Then it's off to our full-day Capadoccia tour with lunch, exploring rock-carved valleys, ancient cave dwellings, and the region's most jaw dropping viewpoints.
You will have free time for dinner. Cap the night with a Turkish Night dinner in a cave restaurant - live music, folk dancing, and whole lot of fun (additional cost).
*Please note: Hot air balloon flights depend on weather and wind conditions and are approved for takeoff each morning by local aviation authorities. If the weather cancels the flight, we’ll try to rebook with the provider for the following morning.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch
DAY 8
Turkish R&R and last hurrah!
After breakfast, we take our transfer and flight back to Istanbul and to our hotel. You have free time, and in the afternoon we will take a trip to a Turkish Bathhouse for a luxurious spa treatment, wind down with some Turkish delights and tea! In the evening, we come together for a final group dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 9
Departure
One last Turkish breakfast together before your private transfer to Istanbul Airport (IST) and we say goodbye! You came as strangers, you leave as sisters!
Meals: Breakfast
Additional Information
Deposit & Cancellation Policy
A $500 deposit is required to reserve your spot. Deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable, so we kindly ask that you book only if you are confident you can travel. Once your spot is confirmed, your information is used to secure accommodations, transportation, and activities on your behalf.
If you cancel 91 or more days before departure, we will refund all payments made, less the deposit, a $150 admin fee, and any non-refundable payment processing fees. Approved refunds are issued to the original form of payment within 30 days.
Cancellations made 90 days or fewer before departure are 100% non-refundable.
All cancellation requests must be submitted in writing. For complete details, read our booking terms & travel policies here: myworldmytravels.com/booking-terms-travel-policies
Travel Insurance
Travel involves risks that are outside of our control — trip cancellations, illness, injury, lost luggage, flight delays, and emergency medical care abroad among them. For this reason, travel insurance is required for every traveler. At a minimum, your policy must include: emergency medical, and emergency medical evacuation coverage, cancellation/interruption coverage for the full duration of the trip. Cancel For Any Reason (CFAR) , coverage is strongly recommended.
Itinerary Changes
We make every effort to follow the itinerary as planned. Travel can be affected by weather, local conditions, or other circumstances beyond our control. Should any changes be necessary, we will notify travelers promptly in our private text group via Whatsapp, email or in person if adjustments occur during the trip.