Turkey: Threshold of Time

Dates: May 10–17, 2026
Duration: 8 Days / 7 Nights
Location: Istanbul, Cappadocia & Aegean Coast

In Turkey, each stone holds a story. Practice yoga beside the Aegean, witness the sunrise over Cappadocia’s sky of balloons, soak in hammams, sip tea in silence, and step through the thresholds of your own transformation.

Where East meets West, and you meet yourself

Wander ancient streets and sacred ruins, float between continents, and pause where time folds.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

7 nights boutique accommodation (Istanbul riad, cave hotel in Cappadocia, coastal villa)
Daily yoga & meditation (vinyasa, restorative, intuitive movement)
Private Bosphorus cruise + hammam experience
Guided historical walks: Hagia Sophia, Ephesus, Blue Mosque, and more
Sunrise hot air balloon ride (weather permitting)
Turkish tea ceremony & calligraphy workshop
2 domestic flights (Istanbul → Cappadocia, Cappadocia → Aegean Coast)
All breakfasts + select group dinners
Private transport throughout the journey
Welcome gift with Turkish delights & traditional journal
Airport transfers (Istanbul – IST)

WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED

International flights to/from Istanbul
Travel insurance (required)
Some lunches and dinners
Spa services, hammam upgrades, or personal shopping
Tips for guides & drivers

PRICING

Early Bird (until January 31, 2026):

Shared Room: $2,950 USD
Private Room: $3,750 USD
Regular Price:

Shared: $3,150 USD
Private: $3,950 USD
Deposit: $700 USD (non-refundable)
Payment plans available – this is your time.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Istanbul
Airport pickup & check-in to our boutique riad
Evening rooftop welcome circle with Turkish tea
Restorative yoga to ground and arrive
Group dinner overlooking the Bosphorus
Day 2: Sacred Crossroads
Morning yoga in a hidden garden
Guided walking tour: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar
Visit to a traditional hammam (Turkish bath ritual)
Evening meditation & optional journaling circle
Day 3: Bosphorus & Departure to Cappadocia
Sunrise meditation & gentle flow
Private Bosphorus boat cruise – watch two continents drift past
Flight to Cappadocia & check into cave hotel
Nighttime reflection by firelight in stone courtyard
Day 4: Skies & Silence
Optional: Sunrise hot air balloon experience over the fairy chimneys
Mid-morning yoga in nature
Free time for spa, Turkish coffee, or local exploring
Evening sound healing & deep rest practice
Day 5: Ancient Earth, Open Heart
Mountain hike to sacred monastery caves
Lunch with local family in a stone village
Afternoon embodiment session + partner yoga
Sunset meditation in the valley of rose-colored cliffs
Day 6: Coastal Journey
Travel day with short flight to the Aegean Coast
Settle into our seaside villa
Evening slow flow + salt air integration
Dinner of fresh coastal cuisine
Day 7: Ruins & Rituals
Morning yoga beside the sea
Guided visit to Ephesus – walk the marble roads of empires past
Closing circle & fire ritual on the beach
Final celebration dinner beneath the stars
Day 8: Departure Day
Optional sunrise dip or beach meditation
Breakfast & airport transfers
Heart full, soul shifted

Time becomes soft here. And you begin to remember

This is more than a retreat. It's a rite of passage. Step through the beauty of Turkey—and into your next becoming.

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