Important Information
November 9 – 22, 2027
Izmir → Ephesus → Pamukkale → Dalyan → Konya → Cappadocia → Istanbul
There will be up to 18 Sisters on this tour, including your Sisterhood Travels Group Leader. Roommate matching is available.
Bookings will close for this tour on April 10, 2027. Any registrations beyond that date will be on waitlist only.
International airfare is not included in your pricing. You will fly into Izmir (ADB) and depart from Istanbul (IST).
You can arrive at any time on November 9, 2027, and depart at any time on November 22, 2027.
One group flight from Cappadocia to Istanbul is included in your pricing. Flights are in economy class and there is no opportunity for advanced seat assignments or upgrades.
Check-in time at your arrival hotel is at 3:00 pm.
All international flight arrangements must be submitted to Sisterhood Travels on or before September 9, 2027. If you need help making flight arrangements, or to submit your independent flight arrangements, please click here for Airfare Information.
Arrival transfers are provided only on November 9, 2027, from the Izmir airport to our hotel. Departure transfers are only provided on November 22, 2027, from our hotel to the Istanbul airport. If you arrive or depart outside these days and times, or you’re needing transfers or hotels elsewhere, you are responsible for making your own arrangements at your own expense.
Complete valid passport information is required on or before April 10, 2027. You are required to travel with a passport that is valid for a minimum of 6 months beyond the date of your return. If you fail to submit your complete and accurate information on time, we cannot guarantee your travel arrangements, including the group flight, and you will be responsible for any additional costs incurred.
If you are traveling through the United Kingdom, an ETA will be required for entry, even as a transit passenger. Applications are accepted online, at the approximate cost of £10, subject to change based on governing authority. For more information please click here.
You will be required to obtain an ETIAS tourist visa for travel within the European Union. This will become effective for all travel sometime in 2027. Applications are not yet available, but we will notify you when it is time to apply electronically. For more information please click here.
Gratuities for your Tour Manager, local guides, and drivers are not included in your pricing. We will provide you with tipping guidelines for your trip.
Travel Insurance with Cancel for Any Reason coverage is strongly recommended and is not included in your pricing. We will send you a quote via email.
Any optional expenses or expenses related to anything not specifically listed in this itinerary are not included.
Please don’t schedule any optional excursions on your own for this trip as we cannot promise that you will arrive in time at any location to make your independent excursion. Sisterhood Travels won’t be liable for any expense you incur because of this.
There are no refunds for unused portions of this tour.
Hotel room sizes for single occupancy in Turkiye may be smaller than typical U.S. hotel rooms.
Modest attire is required for visiting religious sites. Mosques require all travelers to remove their shoes. Women are required to cover their heads with a scarf and wear a long skirt or trousers.
Dates and times of itinerary as well as hotels listed are subject to change without notice due to operational or logistical reasons.
Rates are guaranteed once your deposit has been received and your reservation has been confirmed by Sisterhood Travels. Until trip departure, pricing may change, and any increases in government taxes or fees, mandatory fuel surcharges, or currency exchange rates may still apply.
We cannot accommodate wheelchairs, assistive devices, scooters, walkers or rollators, or Zimmer-frames. You must be able to ambulate independently with no assistance from devices or others on the trip. It is imperative that you read the activity level description below.
You will receive an invitation soon after you book your trip for our travel app, “Trip Plans”. You will need to download this app to your smart phone as this is where you will find the most up-to-date, accurate information regarding your itinerary in addition to all of the critical information you need to know.