Mystical Turkey
CAPPADOCIA & ISTANBUL
OCTOBER 9-17, 2026 - $5500
OCTOBER 9 - DAY ONE
(Friday Departure)
Departure from JFK, New York
• JFK 00:25 IST 17:15 / TK12
• IST 19:00 NAV 20:20 / TK2008
• If you’re not departing from JFK the connecting flight with the rest of the group from Istanbul will be IST 19:00 NAV 2020 / TK 2008
Departing Istanbul 7pm - Arriving in Cappadocia 820pm
• Private transfer to your hotel
• Warm welcome and light orientation
• Evening grounding circle & sunset tea on the terrace
OCTOBER 10 - DAY TWO
(Saturday: Cappadocia)
Arrival in Cappadocia, Türkiye
• Warm welcome and light orientation
• Silent morning & yoga
• Lunch in the garden
• Evening grounding circle & sunset tea on the terrace
OCTOBER 11 - DAY THREE
(Sunday: Cappadocia)
Hot Air Balloons & Whirling Dervishes
• Early Morning: Optional Hot Air Balloon Flight over Cappadocia’s dreamlike valleys
• Morning: Yoga class with panoramic cave-view sunrise
• Midday: Explore South Cappadocia — including Derinkuyu Underground City, Ihlara Valley, and Selime Monastery
• Afternoon: Rest and gentle yoga flow
• Evening: Experience the Whirling Dervishes Ceremony in a historic caravanserai — a sacred Sufi ritual of devotion and movement
OCTOBER 12 - DAY FOUR
(Monday: Cappadocia)
Cappadocia’s Heart & Spirit
• Morning: Energizing yoga session
• Late Morning: Guided Cappadocia main sightseeing — Göreme Open Air Museum, Love Valley, and Pasabag Monks Valley
• Afternoon: Free time for tea, shopping, or rest
• Evening: Restorative yoga or meditation session before dinner
OCTOBER 13 - DAY FIVE
(Tuesday: Cappadocia)
Village Life & Connection
• Morning: Morning yoga & breathwork
• Midday: Visit a local village to meet artisans and experience rural Turkish life
• Optional pottery workshop in Avanos or local cooking demonstration
• Afternoon: Yoga or reflective journaling session
• Evening: Dinner under the stars in a cave courtyard
OCTOBER 14 - DAY SIX
(Wednesday: Fly to Istanbul)
Journey to Istanbul, Türkiye
• Morning: Breakfast and check-out
• Transfer: Cappadocia → Airport → Flight to Istanbul (domestic flight included in fee)
• Afternoon: Private transfer from Istanbul Airport to hotel (Lokalist Istanbul or similar)
• Evening: Dinner and gentle group stretch session
OCTOBER 15 - DAY SEVEN
(Thursday: Istanbul)
Timeless Istanbul
• Morning: Guided tour of Istanbul’s Old City — Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, and the Grand Bazaar
• Afternoon: Traditional Turkish Bath (Hammam) experience — rejuvenating and deeply cleansing
• Evening: Dinner in the Old City overlooking the Bosphorus
OCTOBER 16 - DAY EIGHT
(Friday: Istanbul)
Across Continents
• Morning: Yoga or mindfulness session
• Day: Explore Istanbul’s Asian Side — crossing the Bosphorus Bridge, visiting Kadıköy Market, local boutiques, and waterfront cafés
• Evening: Farewell dinner celebrating your journey between two worlds
OCTOBER 17 - DAY NINE
(Saturday: Depart Istanbul)
Departure Day
• Morning: Farewell breakfast and closing meditation
• Transfer: Private pickup from hotel (4 hours before flight)
• Depart from Istanbul International Airport IST 18:40 JFK 22:30 / TK11
