No matter how little Kurdish or Turkish you speak, you won't feel like a tourist, but a family friend. And you'll be contributing to an amazing project, improving the quality of life for the whole village through campaigns for dental care, education, and fruit tree planting. If you are interested in archeology, Yuvacali will blow your mind. There's a 6000... More

On the Nomad Village Tour, we were very welcomed in the home of a village family. We met the Mom and Dad, 2 brothers, a sister and an Uncle. One of the young men kept us supplied with tea to go with the Mom's homemade delicious cake. We laughed when we asked for the translation of "cake" which is pronounced... More

We had a great experience in Yuvacali. The family were lovely, the food was plentiful and delicious and it was wonderful to experience village life. Alison is doing really great things and we are grateful for the opportunity to experience and make a small contribution to this.

In Yuvacali I was immediately made to feel comfortable and at home. The people were welcoming and easy going, the food was delicious, the village fascinating as an archeological site. From Yuvacali you have the opportunity to travel all over the Southeast of Turkey, and you will be taken care of completely! I am 100% satisfied with my experience and... More

I stayed three nights at this place, and that was a beautiful experience. The family way of dealing with my stay at their home was at the same time professional, warm and friendly. My room was in the living room, very quiet, and although the weather was very cold outside when I was there (about 0°C, late February), inside I... More

I had the privilege of staying in Yuvacali for 4 nights with Pero and family. The stay was part of my research trip across South East Turkey. I am very particular and critical about these kinds of programs, but when I read multiple reviews and realized the care and thought that Alison and team put towards the program I decided... More

What can I say from my stay at Yuvacali ? Eating fresh homemade meals, sleeping under the stars, waking-up to the crow of rooster, enjoying an archaeological tour around the village, and learning a different way of understanding life. All this and much more is what I experienced during my stay at Pero’s, Halil’s, Fatih’s and Alin’s home in this... More

If you want to get a taste of how life is in a Kurdish Village in Turkey try this Homestay. We were welcomed with great hospitality, abundant food and a different way of living. It was great to be out in the landscape, with clear starlit skies and silence.

We took the 4-day tour of South East Anatolia with the Mount Nemrut add-on, and an extra night in Yuvacali. This six-day tour is highly recommended, as it allows to experience the rich variety of landscapes and cultures in the Turkish Kurdistan. The tour is brilliantly organized. It is a unique, memorable experience visiting ancient, awsomely beautiful sites. Some accomodations... More