7 Day Divine Mountain Yoga Retreat in Dalyan Delta, Turkiye
Vinyasa Yoga Retreat in Turkiye
This is one of the most popular yoga retreats offered in Turkey.
Start your yoga journey today, by finding sanctuary in the mountains of Gokbel. A place of comfort and relaxation. A spiritual place, to discover your destiny. With the help of practical yoga, mediative work and Pilates conditioning.
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Highlights
- Wake each morning with the call to prayer
- Experience energising practical yoga, in the open air studio, to the morning sunrise, followed by Pilates conditioning
- Feel blessed to be in a natural beauty area
- Watch stunning sunsets over Turtle beach each night
- Creative thought provoking yoga classes
- 6 nights air-conditioned accommodation
- Natural swimming pool
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Yoga styles
Accommodation
Facilities
- Swimming pool (outdoor)
- Air-conditioned rooms
- Dining area
- Environmentally friendly
- Garden
- Lounge
- Meditation garden
- Picnic area
- Restaurant
- Smoke-free property
- Special menu request
- Terrace
- Yoga deck
- Free bicycle
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking lot
- Outdoor shower
During this retreat, you will stay at Palace Gokbel, Turkey. Palace Gokbel is a bespoke yoga retreat, nestled in a mountain, surrounded by natural pine forests and olive trees. The roof terrace has been dedicated to the practice of yoga, dappled shade and panoramic views, makes it a one off place to experience your yoga; with the cleanest air too.
There are six ensuite, seaview rooms. All rooms are air-conditioned and come with a luxury shower room, television, own patio doors onto a marble terrace. The view can be appreciated from all guest rooms, the pool area, seating area, and outdoor restaurant. You can experience the most beautiful sunsets over turtle beach, the lake, and mountain ranges.
All rooms have bespoke decor, creating a boutique hotel feel, yet relaxing and homely. No leather or feather pillows are used, keeping everything vegan friendly. Palace Gökbel can accommodate eleven guests at any one time ensuring the experience is both intimate and free from overcrowding.
Accommodation highlights
- A luxurious retreat, in nature
- Sunsets over turtle beach
- 1-acre of gardens to enjoy
- Laid-back shaded outside lotus lounge
The Rose Pool, is a natural pool, with two waterfalls. Using over 60 tons of natural spring water to fill it. It's a 28-meter long leisure pool, with places to both sit in the water and swim. There is an outdoor shower and sunbed area, with enough space for everyone.
The ancient olive garden, makes the most wonderful meditation space, with rocks to perch on. The olives are used to make delicious olive oil, which is used in the cooking on the retreat.
The golden sun Terrace is a beautiful little garden area, where dinner is served in front of the setting sun.
There is a washing line where guests are free to hang their wet yoga clothes and pool towels. There is no washing facility at the retreat for guests.
Program
Wake with the call to prayer and take your first breaths of the clean mountain air. On this package you have a daily 90-minute class included, vinyasa dive into your destiny, re birth, Ashtaga floor and standin and one primal flow. Including, 4 Pilates barre and mat Pilates classes. Option to do art therapy meditations at extra cost. Breakfast follows yoga, homemade pastries and coffee or tea.
One day during the week there will be a trip to turtle beach to do coastal asanas on the sand and visit the turtle sanctuary and swim in the sea. The second excursion is to the local market, where you'll have the chance to walk around and taste local produce and to buy honey and olive oil and gifts for home. Then a lunch at a local cafe.
- 13:00 - 14:00 Turkish Meze lunch
- Then lots of free time to enjoy the gardens and pool or take a trip out.
- 20:00 - 21:00 Evening meal
Included excursions
An early morning hike, all the way to the beach, about 6 kilometers or on hotter days, a short bus ride. Ituzu beach, home to the caretta turtles, is stunning. Shallow clear waters, natural and unspoilt. As a group, we will take a prayer and a swim and then an hour of costal asanas, followed by a visit to the turtle hospital and option for you to buy your own food at the cafe or have a prepared picnic
One day off from practical yoga and a chance to do some shopping, at the local market. Sample some fresh fruits and salads and Turkish treats. Buy your spices and gifts to go home with. From bamboo towels, to hand painted plates, cool linen clothing, and scarfs.
Instructors
Imani
After a spiritual mediative search, a soul name was born, meaning faith and belief. Imani's, teaching style is quiet and encouraging. Allowing students to progress on their own yoga journey in their own way and at their own pace. Encouraging and optimistic approach. A belief in all possibilities and potential. Imani has vast experience in both teaching yoga and Pilates, with a background in teaching fitness.
Retreat location
The retreat is located in a small seaside village and sits up on a mountain within a pine forest. Gokbel is a protected area, which means it's set back from the beach to help it remain unspoilt and peaceful for the nesting turtles. To stay at Palace Gokbel is a special experience in this area, as much of it remains natural and untouched. If you really do want to get away, it's perfect, if you want to hire a car to visit the area then that's easy too. It has the best of both worlds.
Being just 6 kilometers from Dalyan Town center, 5 kilometers from turtle (Iztuzu) beach, and 30 minutes (20 kilometers) from Dalaman Airport (DLM).
Food
Food is such an important part of a yogic lifestyle, to fuel the body with natural ingredients in a relaxed environment. All meals are prepared by a trained nutritionist. Offering a plant based menu, full of creativity and variety. Served alfresco, with stunning views out to sea.
Homemade breakfast pastries start the day, filled with spiced pumpkin or peaches or apples, cheese and nuts. Those who like a coffee, can enjoy one along with their breakfast, also on offer are black or herbal tea.
Lunch is a 7 dish sharing mezze for two, tapande, humus, aubergine salad, white bean dip, pesto, peppers, potato salad and more.
Evening meals coincide with the setting sun. yogic meals, full of variety, for the taste buds and the mind.
To note, Palace Gokbel doesn't serve meat, fish, eggs or alcohol, as of 2025. They really do want this to be a step into eating the yogic way. Free from added sugars and salts, processed foods, addictive foods and stimulants. Take the next step into eating as natural as possible.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten Free
- Organic
- Raw food
- Fruitarian
- Yogic
- Other dietary requirements on request
Things to do (optional)
After breakfast there are more workshops and therapy sessions on offer for additional cost, from this package.
- Mediative art therapy is available twice per week, 4 hours. Including journals, canvas, paper and materials: 50 GBP
- Life coaching, spiritual, wellness, nutrition 3 sessions (60 minutes each): 150 GBP
- Angel healing (3 hours): 60 GBP
There are also plenty to do around the area:
- Go up in a microlite plane, look down at Gokbel.
- A boat ride is a lovely thing to do too, from a short trip on a rowing boat over the river, to a 12-island all-day tour, there is something for everyone. Taxi boat to the beach is 200TRY
- A guided hike, following the eco trails, with a tour group
- Visit the waterfalls and take a dip in the ice-cold water
- Visit the lakes and local restaurants
- Visit the many beautiful beaches
- Visit a hamam and mud bath
- Visit the marina
- Visit Arzu the angle healer
- Go to Dalyan heaven for an outdoor massage experience
Spa treatments
There are many Turkish hammams to choose from in Dalyan. Past guests have really enjoyed the foam massage and aromatherapy massage but there are many treatments to choose from
For women: The beauty salon comes highly recommended, the owner is lovely and the premises spotless, she speaks good English. Past guests have had manicures, pedicures, wax treatments, facials, and brows done, and all have been extremely impressed and thought her excellent value for money. Prices start from 20 GBP.
For men: If you have never visited a Turkish barber, then it's a must-do while you are here. Prices around 200 TRY
- There are two mud baths in the area.
- Visit Arzu, the angel healer
- Visit Beka, the sound healer
What's included
- Daily yoga classes
- 4 Pilates classes (60 minutes each)
- Taxi airport pick up
- Beach excursion, turtle hospital
- Market excursion, traditional restaurant
- Home made pastry breakfasts with coffee
- Turkish mezze lunches
- Plant based evening meals with complimentary Turkish wine
- Spring water
- 6 nights private ensuite sea view accommodation
- Use of the facilities, lounges and swimming pool
- Air conditioning
- Shampoo and soap
- Free car parking
What's not included
- Flights
- Roundtrip taxi transfers
- One-to-one yoga class (30 GBP)
- Additional drinks
- Shuttle to town
- Additional excursions
- Over 20 hours of yoga and meditation to choose from
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Dalaman Airport
12 km
Transfer included
Arrival by plane
Please book your flights to Dalaman Airport (DLM). A taxi pick up is included. The return should be organised and paid for by yourselves. Please check in, no later than 9pm at night. Late check outs and check ins will be charged.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 14% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 1 days before arrival.
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