Hello fabulous women!

Unwound Retreats is going to Turkey!

Please join us this September 20  - 28th, 2025 for a magical retreat in Turkey.  

General plan:

Become enamored with the sights and sounds of Istanbul, home of the Blue Mosque, Aya Sofya, and the Grand Bazaar.  Here we will spend three nights in comfortable, four-star lodging spending time getting to know this beautiful city, as well as allowing time for relaxation. 

From Istanbul,  we will head by plane for a two-night stay in Cappadocia famous for its cave dwellings, fairy chimneys, and church frescoes.  Here you will have a chance to go on a hot-air balloon ride for some jaw-dropping sightseeing weather-depending. 

Next, it's onward to the Turquoise coast for ancient ruins and beautiful beaches.  From Cappadocia, we will fly bound for Datca.  It's is a stunning seaside town that combines natural beauty and historical charm.  From there we will have a chance to see the ancient ruins of Knidos and go on a relaxing boat trip.  Here we will have opportunities to practice yoga, meditation, and indulge in the onsite spa.

On our last day, September 28th, we will fly back to Istanbul where everyone will depart.  

9/20 

Istanbul International Airport

Transport: Pickup from airport to hotel  

**Pickup times depend on guests' arrival times

Plan to arrive during the afternoon or evening (departure on September 19 from US)

Stay in the gorgeous boutique Reggie Ottoman Hotel

6:30 pm: Meet in lobby to enjoy drinks and appetizers 

7:00 pm: Welcome dinner 

Introductions/ Itinerary/Activities/Expectation Setting/Retreat Expectations/ Cultural Considerations

9/21

8:00 am: Coffee & Breakfast

10:00 am: Walking Tour with Turkish Guide

visit Historical Neighborhoods, Grand Bazaar, Spice Market including Turkish Delight Tasting, Galata Bridge

Lunch: On your own

Afternoon: Free for spa services/traditional hammam, relaxing, shopping

6:30 pm: Lecture with  tea and cookies

7:30 pm: Dinner on your own

(Unwound Retreats will offer recommendations)

9/22

8:00 am: Coffee & Breakfast

10:00 am: Walking Tour with Turkish Guide

Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque (free), Basilica Cisterns, Topkapi Palace 

(entrance fees to be paid by individual depending on their interest in visiting)

Lunch: On your own

Afternoon: Free for spa services/traditional hammam, relaxing, shopping

6:30 pm: Lecture with  tea and cookies

7:30 pm: Dinner on your own

(Unwound Retreats will offer recommendations)

9/23 

8:00 am: Coffee & Breakfast 

9:30 am: Yoga at the Four Seasons (20 min walk)

Lunch: On your own

1:00 pm: Depart for airport

4:00 pm: Flight to Cappadocia

7:00 pm: Arrive at hotel and settle in

7:30 pm: Group Dinner

9/23  

8:00 am: Coffee & Breakfast 

9:30 am: Yoga at the Four Seasons (20 min walk)

Lunch: On your own

1:00 pm: Depart for airport

4:00 pm: Flight to Cappadocia

7:00 pm: Arrive at the beautiful Kelebek Cave Hotel and settle in

7:30 pm: Group Dinner

9/24 

4:00 am or 5:00 wake up for Balloon Ride

**Self pay and booked in advance, sunrise 6:30 am

7:30 am: Cold Plunge (optional)

8:00 am: Coffee & Breakfast

10:00 am: Underground Village and Hidden Churches (optional)

(entrance fees to be paid by individual depending on their interest in visiting)

Lunch: On your own

Afternoon: Free for spa services, relaxing, walking around, shopping

Spa services available at hotel

7:30 pm: Turkish Nights Dinner Experience (optional)

(self-pay depending on what experience you want: traditional Turkish music/dancing, Whirling Dervishes)

9/25

7:30 am: Cold Plunge (optional)

8:00 am: Coffee & Breakfast 

9:00 am:  Lecture

10:30 am: Depart for the airport

1:20 pm: Flight to Dalaman (via Istanbul)

5:30 pm: Arrival and drive to Datca (~2.45 hours)

8:00 pm: Arrive to hotel and settle in

8:30 pm: Group dinner 

9/25

7:30 am: Cold Plunge (optional)

8:00 am: Coffee & Breakfast 

9:00 am:  Lecture

10:30 am: Depart for the airport

1:20 pm: Flight to Dalaman (via Istanbul)

5:30 pm: Arrival and drive to Datca (~2.45 hours)

8:00 pm: Arrive to the breath taking Cape Krio Hotel and settle in

8:30 pm: Group dinner 

9/26

 7:30 am: Cold Plunge (optional)

8:00 am: Yoga & Meditation

9:00 am: Coffee & Breakfast 

10:30am: Visit Knidos Ruins (4 hours) 

(entrance fee not included)

Grab lunch before driving back (self pay)

Afternoon: Free for spa services, relaxing, walking around, shopping

Spa services available at hotel

6:30 pm: Lecture with  tea and cookies

7:30 pm: Dinner on your own

9/27

 7:30 am: Cold Plunge (optional)

8:00 am: Yoga & Meditation

9:00 am: Breakfast

11:00 am: Boat Excursion + lunch (~3 hours)

Afternoon: Free for spa services, relaxing, walking around, shopping

Spa services available at hotel

7:00 pm: Farewell Dinner 

(discussion over dinner)

9/28 

 Coffee & Breakfast (early)

Depart Hotel (2.5 hour drive)

Fly to Istanbul (early) 

Book afternoon flights out of IST airport (no earlier than 2pm)