Amanda’s

Birthday!

Turkey & Cyprus

April 18-26, 2025

Trip Highlights

  • 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.

  • Serena Beach Restaurant

    Delicious Mediterranean cuisine with stunning sea views, perfect for a memorable dining experience.

  • 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.

  • Rocas Experience

    Great Mediterranean food with a relaxed, scenic setting by the sea.

  • 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.

  • 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!

  • 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.

  • Istanbul

    Istanbul, a dynamic city bridging Europe and Asia, dazzles with its historic landmarks, vibrant bazaars, stunning Bosphorus views, and rich cultural blend.

  • 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.

  • 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

Turtle Bay

Dinner at Rocas Experience

April 20: HAPPY BIRTHDAY 💃🏽💃🏽 Protaras Cyprus

Konnos Bay to Cape Greco National Park Trails

Sea Caves

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:

  1. Cratus Stone Palace $492

  2. Doda Artisinal Cave Hotel $663

  3. Anatolian Houses Cave Hotel and Spa $745

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…

  1. Cratus Stone Palace $492/total $164/person

  2. Doda Artisinal Cave Hotel $663/total $221/person

  3. 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.