
Amanda’s
Birthday!
Turkey & Cyprus
April 18-26, 2025
Trip Highlights
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Protaras
From April 18-21, we'll spend 3 nights in Protaras, a lively area on Cyprus's southeast coast known for its beautiful beaches. We'll stay at Constantinos The Great Beach Hotel.
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Serena Beach Restaurant
Delicious Mediterranean cuisine with stunning sea views, perfect for a memorable dining experience.
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Fig Tree Bay
Spend the day at Fig Tree Bay enjoying thrilling water sports, swimming in crystal-clear waters, and relaxing on the soft sandy beach.
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Rocas Experience
Great Mediterranean food with a relaxed, scenic setting by the sea.
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Konnos Bay to Cape Greco National Park
The trails from Konnos Bay to Cape Greco National Park offer breathtaking coastal views, rugged cliffs, and serene nature walks perfect for outdoor enthusiasts.
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Sea Caves
Protaras' sea caves are stunning limestone formations with crystal-clear waters, perfect for swimming and soaking in Mediterranean beauty. A natural must-see!
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Kalamies Restaurant
Kalamies Restaurant serves up fresh, mouthwatering seafood in a cozy, traditional setting right by the sea, making it a must-visit for an authentic Cypriot dining experience.
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Istanbul
Istanbul, a dynamic city bridging Europe and Asia, dazzles with its historic landmarks, vibrant bazaars, stunning Bosphorus views, and rich cultural blend.
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Galata Tower
Galata Tower offers panoramic views of Istanbul’s skyline, including the Bosphorus, Golden Horn, and historic landmarks, making it a must-visit for breathtaking city vistas.
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Balat
Visiting Balat in Istanbul is a colorful journey through narrow cobblestone streets, historic houses, and vibrant cafes, offering a charming glimpse into the city’s multicultural past.

Itinerary
April 18: Protaras Cyprus
Check into hotel: Constantinos The Great Beach Hotel
Lunch and sunshine at Serena Beach Restaurant
April 19: Protaras Cyprus
Fig Tree Bay Watersports: Banana boats, jet skis etc
Dinner at Rocas Experience
April 20: HAPPY BIRTHDAY 💃🏽💃🏽 Protaras Cyprus
Konnos Bay to Cape Greco National Park Trails
Dinner at Kalamies Restaurant
April 21: Fly to Istanbul (LCA-IST)
Check into hotel: Henna Hotel
April 22: Istanbul
There are a variety of things we can do…
Ferry Ride between Asia and Europe
Visit Balat
Top of Galata Tower
Grand Bazaar Rooftop Tour
Hammam Spa
Pharmacies for Medical Grade Skincare
Mosques…etc.
April 23: Fly to Cappadocia (SAW-ASR)
Fly to Cappadocia
Hotel Choices 4/23-4/26:
April 24: Cappadocia
Hot Air Balloons $200-$300pp
Hike Options: Uchisar Castle to Pigeon Valley, Rose and Red Valley, Fairy Chimneys
Sunset Dinner at L’ila Restaurant at Musem Hotel
April 25: Cappadocia
Red and Green Combined Day Tour: Goreme Open Air Museum, Pigeon Valley, Underground City, Pasabag, Cavusin $43.87pp
Kaira Rooftop Bar and Restaurant
April 26: Fin.
Fly to Istanbul to catch flights home
Flight Info
4/17 LAX-LCA: $576 17hrs one stop
4/21 LCA-IST: $190 4hrs one stop
4/23-4/26 SAW-ASR: $160 90mins nonstop
4/26 IST-LAX: $750 nonstop or $600 1 stop
Accommodation Options & Costs
Rates based on 3 per room
4/18-4/21 Protaras: Constantinos The Great Beach Hotel $475/total $159/person
4/21-4/23 Istanbul: Henna Hotel $420/total $140/person
4/23-4/26 Cappadocia: Choose from…
Cratus Stone Palace $492/total $164/person
Doda Artisinal Cave Hotel $663/total $221/person
Anatolian Houses Cave Hotel and Spa $745/total $249/person
Good to know…
In Protaras it’s best to have a car. A rental will cost us $100 for the 3 days we’re there and we can pick up and drop off at LCA airport
LCA Airport is 47mins from our hotel in Cyprus
4/22 in Istanbul I feel like we need to do a bit more research to choose a Hammam we want to visit.
4/24 in Cappadocia we need to choose a hike! I listed a couple of options on the itinerary but there are loads more. Amanda feel free to choose one.