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***A detailed itinerary will be provided to paid participants only at a later date*** 

When was the last time you did something for the first time? Have you ever visited a city that is  located on TWO separate continents? Slept in a cave? Taken a hot air balloon ride over hills and valleys? Explored an underground city? Visited one of the most famous Bazaars in the world? Take the leap and #TravelwithLey and the Travel Fam for an unforgettable trip to Turkey. We will spend 3-nights in Istanbul and 3 nights in Goreme (Cappadocia).

HOT AIR BALLOON RIDE:  Sunrise tour from 60-90 minutes on a private hot air balloon for our group only. Please note that this is an EARLY morning activity. You will be served breakfast and there will be a champagne celebration after.

CAPPADOCIA ADVENTURE SIGHTSEEING: Exploration of the scenic valleys, fairy chimneys, underground city, castles and more. This excursion includes lunch. 

**This will require some hiking/walking**

SUNSET EXPERIENCE: ATV drive through the valleys with an epic photo op at the end during sunset

+Visit Europe and Asia 

+Scenic rooftop and terrace (Istanbul)

+3-night stay in a traditional-luxe style cave

+Infinity edge pool & scenic views (Cappadocia)

+Central location with sites, restaurants & shops

+Hot air balloon ride with fairy chimney views

+Sunset ATV or Horseback valley ride

+ Traditional Hammam/Spa experience

+Famous bazaars and mosques tour

+Hookah offered almost EVERYWHERE

...and more!

Each hotel is 4 stars and offers breakfast, Wi-Fi, and concierge services. The rooms are well appointed with all the standard hotel offerings, including air conditioning, cable/smart TV, complimentary toiletries, tea kettle, slippers, and more.  

Istanbul City Hotel:

Located in the historic old city of Sultanahmet, our hotel pays homage to elegant, traditional Turkish interior design, while also incorporating modern touches. It features a fitness center, scenic rooftop terrace.

Cappadocia Hotel:

Our hotel in Cappadocia is located in the heart of Goreme, with easy access to everything the town has to offer. Our cave and stone rooms pay homage to Turkish antiquity while also incorporating modern touches such as heated floors and flat screen TVs with USB ports. The hotel features an inifinity edge pool overlooking the city and backdrop of the valley, Instagrammable spots throughout the property, multiple rooftop top terraces with Turkish lounge cushions and a bar serving Hookah, a wine cellar, and more.

**Please keep in mind that Istanbul offers European style hotels. As such, their hotel rooms and bathrooms are generally more compact than those in the Americas (think NYC hotels). However, we will be staying at hotels that provide rooms that are larger than average for TURKEY.

Istanbul

Istanbul is the largest and most populous city in Turkey, straddling both Europe and Asia. Although the city is split into old and modern Istanbul, the city is best known for its historical center filled with mosques, palaces, bazaars, and street food stalls. With the street bustling until 3am, you will never get bored!

Cappadocia

While the hot air balloons have been dancing in the skies since the 1990's, in recent years the area has become Instagram famous. It is best known for the jaw dropping sights of colorful balloons traversing the skies at sunrise, with the picturesque valleys and hills in the backdrop, however, the region is filled with history and unmatched scenery. From underground cities that were once home to entire civilizations, to valleys, and fairy chimneys, there is so much to discover in the small town of Goreme.  

Unless denoted as a "SOLO" or "SINGLE" room, all rates posted are PER PERSON and based on double occupancy (2 people sharing 1 room). If you are booking for more than one person you must put (2) in the drop down. 

Because of the size of the rooms in Turkey, it is not advised to have more than 2 people to a room. Limited exceptions may be made. Please contact Ley. 

All deposits are NON-REFUNDABLE. Payments made after the deposit and up to November 1, 2023, may be refunded LESS a $100 administration fee. This means that your deposit and $100 of anything you paid after the deposit is NON-REFUNDABLE up until November 1, 2023. After November 1, 2023, all payments, including the deposit are non-refundable. 

You can make FREE payments by using direct debit and paying directly from your bank account. However, if you choose to pay with a credit card or debit card number, the system will charge you a small payment processing fee per transaction made. 

Before you submit your deposit, you will see a payment plan schedule at the bottom of the screen. You will be expected to make those payments by the due date.

All payments must be made on-time to prevent cancellation. Without written communication to Ley (More Life Travel), no payment extensions will be granted and your reservation will be canceled WITHOUT refund. Please contact the agency immediately if you have any questions or concerns about your payment plan. 

PASSPORTS ARE REQUIRED FOR THIS TRIP

+ Passport cards are not accepted

+ Expiration dates must be after January 2025

+ If you do not already have a passport, please apply immediately after booking. A copy of your passport must be uploaded into your We Travel account by April 1, 2024. The upload section can be found on your WeTravel registration page where you make your payments. 

You will need an e-visa to enter Turkey. This Visa will be completed on your behalf by Ley. 

If you are sharing a room with someone, but would like to pay separately, please book independently and simply include your roommate's name where prompted to do so. You can book a separate reservation by putting "1" in the drop when selecting your room option.  Please reach out if you have any questions about this BEFORE booking. 

-You will need to obtain a visa to enter Turkey, Ley will be obtaining everyone's Visa and will request the needed information when it's time. 

-You do NOT need a COVID-19 vaccine or test to enter Turkey.

-Turkey is an Islamic country, however, not everyone practices their faith and their government tends to lean more towards a secular, democratic society, so they are generally less strict than other Islamic countries. Nonetheless, it is important to be respectful and certain attire should be limited. There are some hotels and areas where the sale of alcohol is prohibited, but we will not be staying in such hotels. In Mosques, there are certain requirements for dress and you will be informed prior to the trip. 

-Turkey is not a rich nation. It is apart of their business culture to haggle and try to sell you things. Please do not purchase things in the market at the first price they give you, make sure you negotiate ALWAYS. And please be prepared for people to try to sell you things or get you into their shop or restaurant. This is normal, especially in tourist destination. 

-The local currency is Turkish Lira and you MUST bring cash on this trip. A suggested amount will be provided with your detailed itinerary. 

-There are almost no Black people living in Turkey. Yes, they have seen Black people before, but it is not as common so you may get stares or people wanting to have conversation with you because of your skin color, if you are Black. 

I will inform everyone on the deadline in which they need to purchase travel insurance and also recommend a company. You are free to use any company of your choosing, however, it is important to purchase the right plan in case of any mishaps. You also do not want to purchase the travel insurance too early. Please wait for me to notify you before purchasing. 

This will be a co-ed group trip with friends and strangers. To ensure everyone is as comfortable before meeting one another as possible, there will be an APP requirements that you MUST join to go on this trip. 

Whatsapp:

Your WhatsApp profile must show your preferred name and a picture. We will not be using this APP until a week before the trip. 

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Follow the link in your email confirmation and join the group APP to:

-Talk to members of the group BEFORE the trip

-Find pertinent must know travel information 

-View the detailed itinerary