TURKEY
I’m PUMPED!
I can’t wait to show you around
TURKEY!
Turkey is a welcoming and friendly country with an ancient history, fascinating sea and mountain landscapes. It offers attractions and leisure activities which can fit every taste: from beach holidays to visiting the oldest mosques and ruins of Roman amphitheaters.
Turkey offers a sheer diversity that is very lucrative to any visitor new to this location. Its mountain ranges, vast open spaces, and sleepy villages share a lot of exciting experiences, building lifetime memories.
Explore the countless waves of invasions and vibrant culture that will leave you astonished throughout your adventure.
Given that Turkey is rich in historic sites and archaeological wonders, a short trip through this site is every visitor’s dream.
Source: https://www.memphistours.com/Turkey/Turkey-Travel-Guide/Things-To-Know/wiki/Turkey-General-Information
Book the trip!! Experiencing Turkey through “Life With Ashley Jones” was an absolute dream! Imagine going on a trip that is completely planned for you – you get to hit up all the instagrammable locations, learn the history, taste delicious local foods, dive into the culture AND you get to experience it all with an incredible group of women! Now, imagine it’s even better than that and you are getting pretty close to the experience we all had in the beautiful country of Turkey! This trip is one that I will never forget and cherish for the rest of my life! Thank you, Ashley, for giving me these memories that are worth more to me than all the Turkish rugs in the world!
Itinerary
Day 1
Pickup from Istanbul airport
Welcome dinner at Firuzende Restaurant
Stay at Anemon Galata Hotel (3 nights)
(Dinner Included)
Day 2
Breakfast at Seven Hills Restaurant
Explore the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia & Topkapi Palace
Shop til you drop at the Grand Bazaar
(Breakfast & Lunch Included)
Day 3
Visit the beautiful Dolmabahce Palace
Explore the charming and colorful Balat neighborhood
Private yacht cruise on the Bosphorus Strait
(Breakfast & Lunch Included)
Day 4
Domestic flight to Izmir
Visit the ancient ruins of Ephesus
Visit the Sirince Village
Stay at the Charisma De Luxe Hotel (2 nights)
(Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included)
Day 5
Today we will have a free day to catch up on phone calls with loved ones, read books, or simply lounge in the sun. We continue our journey on the Nile cruise, and visit Edfu Temple on the way to Luxor.
(breakfast, lunch and dinner included)
Day 6
Domestic flight to Cappadocia
Stay at Mithra Cave Hotel (3 nights)
(Breakfast & Dinner Included)
Day 7
Take a sunrise hot air balloon ride! (optional extra)
Visit Goreme Open Air Museum – a UNESCO World Heritage Site
See the Fairy Chimneys of Love Valley
Traditional Turkish Night Experience – Dinner & dancing with your girls!
(Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included)
Day 8
Wake up early and head to the rooftop to watch over 150 hot air balloons float through the sky!
Visit the famous Galerie Ikman Carpet shop for shopping & photos
Free time to explore and shop in the village of Goreme
(Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included)
Day 9
Domestic flight back to Istanbul
Free time in Istanbul – Go shopping on Istiklal Avenue or experience a traditional Turkish bath at a local hammam spa!
Stay at Anemon Galata Hotel (1 night)
(Breakfast Included)
Day 10
Say goodbye!
Private transportation to airport
(Breakfast Included)
Itinerary
Day 1
Pickup from Istanbul airport
Welcome dinner at Firuzende Restaurant
Stay at Anemon Galata Hotel (3 nights)
(Dinner Included)
Day 2
Breakfast at Seven Hills Restaurant
Explore the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia & Topkapi Palace
Shop til you drop at the Grand Bazaar
(Breakfast & Lunch Included)
Day 3
Visit the beautiful Dolmabahce Palace
Explore the charming and colorful Balat neighborhood
Private yacht cruise on the Bosphorus Strait
(Breakfast & Lunch Included)
Day 7
Take a sunrise hot air balloon ride! (optional extra)
Visit Goreme Open Air Museum – a UNESCO World Heritage Site
See the Fairy Chimneys of Love Valley
Traditional Turkish Night Experience – Dinner & dancing with your girls!
(Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included)
Day 8
Wake up early and head to the rooftop to watch over 150 hot air balloons float through the sky!
Visit the famous Galerie Ikman Carpet shop for shopping & photos
Free time to explore and shop in the village of Goreme
(Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included)
Day 4
Domestic flight to Izmir
Visit the ancient ruins of Ephesus
Visit the Sirince Village
Stay at the Charisma De Luxe Hotel (2 nights)
(Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included)
Day 5
Today we will have a free day to catch up on phone calls with loved ones, read books, or simply lounge in the sun. We continue our journey on the Nile cruise, and visit Edfu Temple on the way to Luxor.
(breakfast, lunch and dinner included)
Day 6
Domestic flight to Cappadocia
Stay at Mithra Cave Hotel (3 nights)
(Breakfast & Dinner Included)
Day 9
Domestic flight back to Istanbul
Free time in Istanbul – Go shopping on Istiklal Avenue or experience a traditional Turkish bath at a local hammam spa!
Stay at Anemon Galata Hotel (1 night)
(Breakfast Included)
Day 10
Say goodbye!
Private transportation to airport
(Breakfast Included)
My trip to Turkey with the girl gang was a life changing experience! From the hot air balloon ride In Cappadocia to staying up all night In Istanbul exploring, I could not have planned a better trip myself and the bond I’ve built with the ladies from our trip is invaluable. If you’re tired of your plans never leaving the group chat, take the leap and book a trip with Ashley, it’s 1,000% worth it.
Weather & Clothing Tips
You can expect day time temps in the 75-82F range and nighttime temps in the 65-75F range. Warm sunny days and pleasant summer nights! Rain is not an issue as August is the driest month in Turkey. I advise bringing lightweight, flowy clothing as it will be warm while we are out and about.
Turkey is a very westernized country in the way that they dress. You can feel free to wear jeans, shorts, t-shirts, dresses, etc. However, please be mindful and refrain from wearing ultra revealing clothing as it may be seen as offensive. Basically there are no rules or expectations for covering knees or shoulders, but please leave the daisy dukes at home🙃
You will be required to cover knees, shoulders & hair to enter most mosques. If you are not dressed appropriately the staff will provide you with something to wear, although it isn’t very stylish. If you want to look good in photos, you may want to purchase your own silk scarf prior to travel. Or, you can buy one in the streets like I did!
Packing List
Clothing
Undies/Bras/Ps
Socks
Jeans/Pants
Leggings
Tops
Dresses/Skirts
Bathing Suit
Walking Shoes
Accessories
Personal Care
Toothbrush/Toothpaste
Deodorant
Shampoo/Conditioner
Body Wash
Razor/Shaving Cream
Brush/Comb
Hair Tools
Hair Products
Face Wash
Moisturizer
Sunscreen
Contact lenses/Glasses
Make-up & Remover
Q-tips/Cotton Swabs
Feminine Hygiene Supplies
Health/Misc.
Medications/Vitamins
Hand Sanitizer
Face Mask
Sleeping Eye Mask
Ear Plugs
Lint Roller
Wrinkle Release Spray
Documents
Passport
Wallet: cash, credit cards, debit card
Emergency Contact Info
Travel Insurance
Copies of documents
Technology
Cell Phone & Charger
Camera & Charger
Laptop & Charger
Memory Cards
Headphones
Outlet Adapter
Power Bank
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Turkey was absolutely amazing!
I had been watching this trip for over a year and I finally did it.
Ashley was amazing! Everything was perfectly planned with our own personal tour guide. I loved not having to plan anything. Lasting memories and friendships were made. I can’t wait to go on another trip with Ashley.
Going on a trip like this takes a special type of woman and you find that common ground with the other girls.
Each new stop was breath taking! I couldn’t get enough. Constant smile on my face! I loved the late-night chats with the girls on the Aegean Sea watching the sun come up.
Just do it, stop thinking about it.
Turkey was never high on my list of destinations to visit! Within one day of being in the country though, I wondered how I didn’t know so much about such a beautiful place! Truly grateful for the opportunity of a lifetime to have shared the experience with other like-minded women, who appreciate culture and leaving their comfort zones to marvel at what the world has to offer! I was initially concerned with a schedule, but the schedule could not have been more perfect. We got to see absolutely everything we needed to, skipping the lines because our tour guide knew what time to arrive at every point of interest to avoid the crowd. There was plenty of time to rest and relax and reset before the next activity and adventure! I left turkey with new learnings, new friends and some great photos that will always remind me of my once in a lifetime experience.
Who’s ready for an epic adventure through Turkey?!
I just returned from my second trip with Ashley Jones and I have to say that they just keep getting better! Turkey was absolutely magical and Ashley planned a trip that was full of history, culture and once in a lifetime experiences. From riding a hot air balloon at sunrise, to driving ATVs through canyons at sunset, to visiting a palace from the Ottoman Empire – every activity we did was amazing and a well thought out addition to our trip. I was also able to meet an incredible group of women whom I know I will take many more adventures with. If you ever get the chance to take one of Ashley’s trips, do it!
Turkey was beautiful and amazing. Never would I have ever thought about going to Turkey, but I’m so glad I did. It was absolutely beautiful and Ashley did a fantastic job of putting it all together and making sure we got to experience all the wonders of Turkey. Definitely the best trip I’ve been on and can’t wait to do another!
