Türkiye Private Tour
Rose of Anatolia
22 or 26 May-11 June 2025
Registrations Closed - Full
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On the Path of the Goddess and Her Symbols in Türkiye
Yeshe Meryemana Matthews Robles and Ouassima Issrae Touahria are bringing a small group of Goddess researchers and devotees for a 17-day journey (with an extension to 21 days) through Western Türkiye in Spring 2025. We will explore and make ceremonial connections at ancient sites related to Cybele, Artemis, Hekate and Aphrodite. We will enjoy an urban sanctuary at Ephesus, the annual Rose Festival in Isparta, the pastoral beauty of Lagina and Aphrodisias, the holy grave of Rumi and the whirling dance of the Dervishes, delicious, healthy food, and a profound connection with the Goddess and her energies in the magical landscape.

Our itinerary






Your Tour guides

Ouassima Issrae
Ouassima Issrae is a Truth-Keeper, Cosmic Ambassador, Keeper of the records, Guardian and Priestess at the Temple of Roses. She moved to Portugal 4 years ago and was amazed by the ancient places that connected her to different aspects of the Goddess and reconfirmed her commitment to Roses’s medicine, as well as the Ocean and the Starry Sky that deepened her connection to the Cosmic Mother and the sacred waters.
She shares her journeys, inspirations, and passion through her books and initiations at the Temple of Roses. She is also a naturopath, practitioner of Plant healing, and shamanist, and offers in-depth healing sessions.
What other teachers say about her: "Ouassima Issrae is a fantastic partner, with whom I love working. She is light and deep, very wise and fun, super professional and attentive to detail, adventurous and reliable, with a vast knowledge of the world that inspires, energizes and delights me." Luiza Frazao author of The Celtic Goddess of Portugal and co-teacher in the Pilgrimage of Portugal 2024 and 2026

Yeshe Meryemana
Yeshe Meryemana Matthews Robles is Mandala Priestess & Sibyl of Tsogyal Lhamo Drayang Ling, the Mount Shasta Goddess Temple. She is avowed and ordained in several different Mystery Traditions, including Tibetan Vajrayana Buddhism, plant and spirit shamanism, Ifa, Mayan Cosmology, and Goddess Spirituality. With a Master's degree in Women's History from Sarah Lawrence College, she has studied women's mysticism and matriarchal communities for over twenty years and teaches in the Temple’s Priestess and Sibyl Training programs. She co-owns, with her beloved husband Albert, The Sacred Well metaphysical shop where she offers Readings, Ancestor Guidance Sessions, Sibyl Sessions, and more. You can learn more about Yeshe’s projects by visiting www.priestessyeshe.com.
What is included:
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Pick-up at Izmir Airport on May 26, and drop-off at Izmir Airport on June 11
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Preparatory and Teaching classes before the Pilgrimage:
- Spiritual travelling and Exploration of Turkey’s history and culture, offered by Ouassima Issrae
- The symbols of the Goddess and suggested reading (Book club)
- Sacred Geometry activation and exploration, Online Course offered
- A Book club
- A special Ceremony the 1st of January 2025
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17 days and 16 nights (4 nights and 5 days in Istanbul extension is available, see below)
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English, French and Arabic-speaking Professional teachers offering Rituals and ceremonies
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breakfast each day
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lodging in a shared room
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baggage assistance at hotels
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ground transportation across Türkiye
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entrance to all museums and sites
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meals in Aphrodisias
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rituals and ceremonies
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goodie bag with items to spiritually support your sacred journey
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pre-trip planning assistance
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all applicable taxes



