Turkey: Women's Expedition
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Tour Overview
Turkey is often cited as the ultimate convergence of east and west – traditional spice bazaars and ornately adorned mosques thrown together with bustling cosmopolitan cities. On this women-only expedition, you’ll discover both the traditional and modern wonders of Turkey through the lives of the women who live here. Meet the women changing the face of the tourism industry through food, learn about the tradition of Turkish coffee fortune-telling and even visit a women’s-only Turkish hamam. You’ll meet many extraordinary local women and experience what life is like through their eyes.
Trip Code: ERSF
Start
Istanbul
End
Istanbul
Destination
Turkey
Meals
11 breakfasts, 1 dinners
Transport
Private Vehicle, Plane
Accommodation
Hotel (11 nights)
Days
12
Max Group Size
Min 1 - Max 12
Min Age
15
Style
Originali
Physical
2i
Trip Highlights
Why you'll love this trip
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Meet a local mother and daughter in their home in Istanbul to try their homemade borek. Sip on Turkish coffee and learn about the traditionally female art of fortune-telling, which was passed down through generations in Anatolian culture.
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Enjoy a traditional home-cooked meal in the small town of Avanos with a local woman who’s working to provide for her family, after the 2023 earthquakes forced them to move from Hatay (a UNESCO World City of Gastronomy).
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Wander through the Soganli Valley on a gentle hiking trip, taking in the arid surrounds and rock-cut buildings. Then, learn how to make a popular Cappadocian souvenir, a ‘kitre’ – local women have been making these dolls to earn a living for many years.
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Relax while taking part in an ancient ritual at a women’s only hamam – steam, scrub and wash your way through a series of rooms that’ll leave you feeling rejuvenated.
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Stay in a female owned and operated hotel in Istanbul and visit a social enterprise that supports the economic empowerment of low-income women through handicrafts.
Day by Day Itinerary
Itinerary
What's Included
Inclusions and activities
Meals
11 breakfasts, 1 dinners
Transport
Private Vehicle, Plane
Accommodation
Hotel (11 nights)
Included activities
- Istanbul - Grand Bazaar
- Istanbul - Historic Peninsula orientation walk
- Istanbul - Visit to Nahil Dukkan by KEDV Foundation
- Istanbul - Spice Market
- Istanbul - 5 o'clock Tea & coffee in a local home
Optional activities
Is This Trip Right for You?
Is this trip right for you?
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There are some long travelling days on this trip, but it’s all part of the adventure and a great way to get to know your fellow travellers.
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This trip requires a moderate level of fitness as it involves some walking and swimming, allowing you to really get among nature. Please bring sturdy, comfortable walking shoes, a swimsuit and comfortable clothing.
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Multiple activities on this trip are subject to weather and water conditions and on occasion, may be cancelled for safety or operational reasons. In the case of cancellation, we will endeavour to find a suitable replacement activity.
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