Honestly, this is wonderful! We've designed this trip for women to be in community while they consider their own story. Women who choose to come have similar desires and enter night one ready to experience the fullness of the trip with one another. We'll have three zoom calls beforehand to get acquainted, but we guarantee you will not feel like strangers for long!

Due to the dynamics that a friend group inevitably creates, we will only accept/allow two friends to come together. This is informed from experience. If you and a group of friends would like to fill a tour (8 friends), we can discuss dates.

A $500 deposit secures your spot and is nonrefundable.*

We can set up a monthly payment plan to be paid in full by July 15th depending on when you pay your deposit.

*If for any reason, we cancel the trip after April 1st (due to pandemic, natural disaster, or political unrest) your deposit is refundable at 100% and/or credited to the rescheduled trip. Any remainder you have paid is 100% refundable. 

Check out the official tourism page HERE.

Turks love Americans. They are always amazed when they hear that we have traveled from the US to see their beautiful country. Most speak a little English, especially in the tourist areas where we will be. 

Unrest in Turkey is political and we will stay abreast of anything going on in places where we will be. 

While we cannot offer a 100% guarantee that nothing will go wrong, we would not be able to do so no matter where we go, including an American city.

Fly into Istanbul International Airport (IST) and land on Friday, September 26th by 4 p.m. You will arrange for transport to the hotel. Opening dinner is at 8 p.m. (We will provide information for the shuttle and you can coordinate with fellow travelers.)

The group will be transported to Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport on Sunday, October 5th at 6 a.m. You can fly directly from Izmir, or arrange a domestic flight to Istanbul and fly from there (please note there are two airports in Istanbul). This is your responsibility.

This truly is a physical trip.

We walk a lot! In Istanbul alone we walk 15k steps per day on cobblestone and up and down hills. This is not just 15k steps. The pace, the crowds, the cobblestones and the inclines are no joke. Please do take this seriously as it impacts the entire group.

In Cappadocia, we will be climbing in caves and narrow passages. 

We've had participants with chronic pain hang in there, but I'd like to discuss any unique concerns you might have.

We cannot accommodate food allergies and sensitivities. There is a lot of gluten, dairy, and meat in Turkish food! However, everywhere we eat will have salad options. Your options may be limited in certain places, but there will food for you! This trip may not be for you if this is a big concern.

Nope. No need. Almost everywhere you go will take credit cards. If you need cash, you can use an ATM machine and receive Turkish Lira OR you can change dollars for Turkish Lira at a DOVIZ (or currency exchange).

Here is an easy way to check the conversion rate.

You will need to bring US dollars if you want to do the Hot Air Balloon.

Please visit a company such as World Nomads to determine which sort of trip insurance you feel most comfortable purchasing. You'll want to make sure you have medical coverage.

We suggest light weight pants and comfortable shoes. You should bring casual wear for dinner.

The Hagia Sophia has been converted into a Mosque again and so you will want to cover your legs, shoulders, and head.

Make sure you pack comfortable shoes with grip!!! The cobblestone in Istanbul and the marble in Ephesus can be brutal on the feet. 

Women wear bikinis, so feel free to pack whatever kind of bathing suit feels most comfortable. Some women wear bikinis in the Hamam, some just wear the bottoms, most wear nothing. 

Yes, better than many places in the States. Every hotel will have wifi and if you check with your phone carrier, you can unlock an international data plan for the week to have access in most parts of the country.