Sultanas of Turkey - Women Only

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10 daysDuration

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20 peopleMaximum group size

8 - 99 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

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Istanbul, Turkey

Bodrum, Turkey

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Topkapi Palace and Harem

Red Valley

Cooking Class

Pottery Village

Itinerary

Discover Turkey through the stories, strength and creativity of women on this inspiring 10-day cultural journey from Istanbul to Cappadocia, Ephesus, Pamukkale and Bodrum.
This specially curated itinerary explores the powerful role of women throughout Turkish and Anatolian history, from the influence of the Valide Sultans in the Ottoman Palace and the legacy of the Great Mother in ancient Ephesus, to today’s female artisans, entrepreneurs, winemakers and local community leaders. Along the way, guests will enjoy meaningful cultural encounters, hands-on workshops and authentic local experiences that directly support women-led initiatives. Blending history, wellness, slow travel and female-led local experiences, this tour offers a deeper and more meaningful way to discover Turkey — celebrating the women who shaped its past and continue to enrich its present.

day 1Istanbul

Welcome to Turkey! Today you will be transferred to your hotel according to your arrival flight time, and the rest of the day will be free until the "Welcome Circle" dinner at a restaurant specialising in Ottoman Palace Cuisine, focusing on the recipes of the Valide Sultans (Queen Mothers).

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Dinner

Accommodation

Kalyon Hotel Istanbul (4 star)

OverNight

Istanbul

day 2Topkapi Palace and Harem

day 3Flight to Cappadocia and Red Valley

day 4Avanos and Cooking Class

day 5Flight to Izmir and Kusadasi

day 6Ephesus

day 7Pamukkale, Hierapolis

day 8Bodrum

day 9Bodrum

day 10Bodrum

What's Included

Accommodation

9 nights accommodation2 Kalyon Hotel Istanbul (4 star)2 Zafora Hotel Cappadocia (3 star)2 Qlusive Hotel Kuşadasi (5 star)

Meal

9 breakfast and 1 dinner

Transport

Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle.Domestic flight between Istanbul and Cappadocia and transfersDomestic flight between Cappadocia and Izmir and transfers

Guide

Professional English-speaking tour guide ensuring expert guidance and support throughout your entire journey.

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Entrance fees3 The Marmara Bodrum (5 star)

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