Month: April
11 Days
Arrival Point
Departure Point
Trip Length
11 DaysGroup Size
Up to 18Turkey Meetup Tour
Straddling continents, history and culture, Turkey is a unique destination full of contradictions and beauty waiting for you to explore! This all-female Meetup Tour of Turkey offers the ideal mix of history, luxury, and culture all while connecting you with local women.
Dive deep into Turkey’s rich history as your textbooks come alive right in front of you with visits in Antalya and Ephesus. Experience the hustle and bustle of Istanbul, where you’ll want to eat and shop ’till you drop. Relax on the Turquoise Coast and marvel at natural wonders like Cappadocia and Pammukale.
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Highlights

Learn the ancient traditional of pottery making followed by a a lunch cooked by a famous local woman in her cave home.

Sleep under the stars on the deck of a Turkish Gullet Boat while sailing along the Turkish Riviera.

Join a woman from a small fishing village as she teaches us how to embroider her famous scarves before a home cooked lunch in her home.

Visit an NGO focused on giving women a place to work and make an honest wage.

Learn the traditions of Turkish cuisine with a woman-led cooking class.

Get to know the story of a female entrepreneur by visiting her olive grove and tasting local produce over lunch.
Itinerary

Day
1
Arrival in Istanbul

Day
2
Istanbul

Day
3
Ayvalik

Day
4
Ephesus + Sirince

Day
5
Pamukkale + Kas

Day
6
Turquoise Coast

Day
7
Antalya

Day
8
Cappadocia

Day
9
Cappadocia

Day
10
Istanbul

Day
11
Departure
Extend Your Meetup Tour
You’ve already taken the time off of work, booked your flights and made the effort to get to the Middle East. Why not extend your stay to really maximize your experience in the region?
Have you always wanted to visit the Wonder of the World Petra or sleep in the Wadi Rum desert? Now is your chance. This itinerary can be combined with our Jordan Meetup Tour!
If you’re interested in combined tour options, reach out to meetuptours@sofetravel.com for booking assistance and special combined pricing.

Accommodation
Our accommodation is hand-picked to give you the best combination of comfort, location, and style. These are photos from our collection of favorite hotels and resorts to give you a sense of the accommodation you can expect with us.
Nisanyan Houses Boutique Hotel
With a rooftop terrace offering lovely views over the charming town of Sirince, the Nisanyan Houses Hotel has renovated a number of bungalows and village homes to create a boutique hotel experience. This is warm family-run operation that you will fall in love with!

Turkish Gullet Boat
Sleep on deck of a traditional Turkish Gullet boat for a truly unforgettable experience. Enjoy a ‘camping at sea’ adventure as you drift off to sleep under a starry Mediterranean sky.
The boat does have cabins and bathrooms below deck, but the tight quarters make the deck the true hang out space. A mattress, sheet and blanket are provided, and it is up to you to find the best spot-on deck.

Maze of Cappadocia
Experience a few nights inside one of Cappadocia’s infamous cave structures. Converted into a cozy and stylish accommodation, this family-owned and female operated boutique hotel offers 12 charming rooms, as well as a delicious restaurant and lovely views.

Details
- Accommodation in twin rooms
- Local guide
- 9 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 4 dinners
- Local transportation
- Airport pickup on day one
- All entrance fees and activities in the itinerary unless specified as optional
Included Activities
- Istanbul City Tour
- Ebru (Water Marbling) Art Demonstration
- Nermin Hanım Olive Grove Tour + Tasting
- Ma’adra Winery Tour + Tasting
- Ayvalık Orientation Walk
- Ephesus Guided Tour
- Cooking Class
- Pamukkale Tour
- Turquoise Coast Boat Excursion
- Antalya Museum Entrance + Tour
- Antalya City Walk
- Cappadocia Open Air Museum
- Carpet Making Demonstration
- Cappadocia Valley Hike
ARRIVAL: You should arrive in Istanbul (airport code IST) before 18:00 on your Meetup Tour start date.
- Your program fee includes an airport pick up regardless of what time you arrive on the program start date.
- If you plan on arriving a day or two early, the airport transfer is not included. Please let us know if you need early arrival services, and we can add them onto your invoice.
DEPARTURE: The tour ends in Istanbul (airport code IST) at 10:00 am on the Meetup Tour end date. You will be responsible for organizing your own transportation to the airport, or whatever onward travel arrangements you have planned. A return transfer is not provided.
- A deposit of $500 is required to hold your spot.
- Final payment is due 60 days before departure.
- Pay as much as often as you like until the due date.
- If you cancel your spot with at least 60 days notice before departure, you can apply your payment to any new trip.
- No refunds on deposits.
- International airfare
- Visa fees if applicable
- Travel insurance (mandatory)
- Tips for leaders, guide and driver
- Airport drop off
- Covid PCR test (currently mandatory to enter Turkey)
- SoFe Travel requires all travelers be fully vaccinated against Covid-19. Read more about our Covid policies here.
- The itinerary is subject to change due for any reason – weather, unexpected cancellations, impromptu local opportunities, or surprise additions.
- Comprehensive travel insurance is mandatory or you may be refused to join the tour. See our guide for help choosing a plan.
- All bookings are subject to our terms and conditions.
Peru April 2022
11 Days
Arrival Point
DenpasarDeparture Point
DenpasarTrip Length
11 DaysGroup Size
up to 16Bali Meetup Tour
Think gorgeous tropical beaches and a deep spiritual culture – that’s Bali. With instagrammable views, the freshest fruits you’ll ever eat and relaxing days on the beach, you won’t want to leave!
Start in Ubud for waterfalls and to meet our local friends. Then we will explore rice paddies and volcanoes before hoping on a boat to the Gili Islands! We end in Canggu for shopping and nightlife before you say farewell to your new friends.
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highlights

Enjoy a private Balinese cooking class at a local’s home.

Be blessed on the beach in traditional Balinese fashion by a female priest.

Spend an afternoon with local women learning how to make traditional offerings.

Enjoy solo time in Jatiluwih rice terraces and village.

Spend the day snorkeling past underwater statues and exploring small islands.

Meet the community of KIM, and organization bettering the lives of women and girls.
Itinerary

Day
1
Denpasar Airport Pickup

Day
2
Tampaksiring and Ubud

Day
3
Ubud

Day
4
Sumampan

Day
5
Jatiluwih Rice Terraces

Day
6
Gili Trawangan

Day
7
Gili Trawangan and small islands

Day
8
Solo day on Gili Trawangan

Day
9
Canggu

Day
10
Canggu

Day
11
Goodbye for now
ACCOMMODATION
Our accommodation is hand-picked to give you the best combination of comfort, location, and style. These are photos from our collection of favorite villas and resorts to give you a sense of the accommodation you can expect with us.
Blue Karma, Ubud
Hidden in the hillside at a place where heaven and earth blissfully meet, lies Blue Karma Hotel. Each room at this boutique hotel is unique, creating a luxurious experience. With views of the tropical jungle, abundant rice paddies, and our stunning infinity pool, this stay will be like no other.

Resort Ashta, Canggu
Cotton candy skies + rooftop pool views = this gorgeous resort walking distance to the beach and to the center of town. Trendy and spacious inside, this resort is luxe but still comfortable and friendly.

Lily Lane Villas
This place is a handful of villas all on one property with a yoga shall, dining and sitting area under a canopy, every inch decorated in traditional Balinese beauty. Private pools, delicious food, and the kindest staff on the island.

General Inclusions:
- Accommodation in twin rooms
- Local guide
- 10 Breakfasts
- 3 Lunches
- 4 Dinners
- Local transportation
- Airport pickup on day 1
- All entrance fees and activities in the itinerary unless specified as optional
Specfic Included Activities:
- Private family temple
- Campuhan ridge
- Tirta Empul (water temple)
- Jatiluwih Rice Terraces
- Balinese cooking class
- Boat tour and snorkeling
- Sumampan Waterfall
- Visit KIM organization for women
- Airfares
- Visa fees if applicable
- Travel insurance (mandatory)
- Airport drop off
Arrival: Bali Ngurah Rai Denpasar Airport (code DPS) anytime between 8:00am and 5:00pm on tour start date
- We will have an airport transfer waiting for you at the airport, when you arrive during the above arrival window. The transfer will take you from the airport to our group hotel in Ubud.
- If you arrive a day or two early, the airport transfer is not included. Please email us directly if you book flights outside this window so we can assist with the procedure.
Departure: Bali Ngurah Rai Denpasar Airport (code DPS) anytime after 12:00pm (noon) on tour end date
- A deposit of $500 is required to hold your spot.
- Final payment is due 60 days before departure.
- Pay as much as often as you like until the due date.
- If you cancel your spot 60 days before departure, you can apply your payment to any other trip.
- No refunds on deposits.
- All bookings are subject to our terms and conditions.
Last Updated April 20, 2022
These are the most current Covid regulations that we have for Bali. Keep in mind these may change on short notice, so please be alert for more communication from SoFe.
On April 6 2022, the Indonesian government allowed a quarantine-free arrival process and a Visa On Arrival (VOA) program for 43 selected countries, including the United States.
Additional regulations include:
- All foreign travelers (foreign nationals) must be vaccinnated against Covid-19 with one of the approved vaccinations.
- All foreign travelers must show a negative PCR test result taken within 48 hours of the international flight.
As part of their Covid regulations, the government of Indonesia now requires that all travelers complete and e-Visa ahead of arrival to Bali. You can find information about that here: Visit e-Visa (B211A).
- The itinerary is subject to change due for any reason – weather, unexpected cancellations, impromptu local opportunities, or surprise additions.
- Comprehensive travel insurance is mandatory or you may be refused to join the tour. See our guide for help choosing a plan.
- All bookings are subject to our terms and conditions.
What our Travelers say

“[This] trip gave me a renewed since of independence. The travelers where so positive, supportive and also available to lend a helping hand…” Trudy W. | Bali

“One of the best trips of my life! I’ve already booked Egypt with you guys.” Aihee R. | Bali

“There’s a wonderful sense of community that comes from experiencing new cultures with a diverse group of strong women who share a love of travel.” Eileen G. | Bali