Luxury Detox, Yoga & Spa Retreat at Villa Rejuvenate — Turkish Riviera

The villa sits between Kas and Kalkan on Turkey's Turquoise Coast, a stretch known for clear water, Lycian rock tombs, and quiet coves. It houses up to sixteen guests, and the retreat blocks out the whole property — you're not sharing it with regular holidaymakers. There's an outdoor yoga platform, a small pool, a steam room, treatment rooms, and a private garden with sea views. Wi-Fi reaches the main living areas, though most guests end up reading on the terrace instead.

A standard day starts around 07:30 with a 75-minute Hatha or Vinyasa class, taught at a level that works for beginners and regulars alike — the instructor checks in with everyone on day one. Breakfast follows at 09:00: think green juice, oat porridge with berries, or a small bowl of fruit, depending on where you are in the detox. Late morning brings the therapy slot — this could be a colonic hydrotherapy session, a liver/gallbladder flush, an abdominal massage, or a consultation with the retreat doctor. Lunch at 13:30 is vegetarian and light: courgette noodles, lentil soups, big salads with olive oil and lemon. Afternoons are for the spa, a swim, a walk into town, or a nap. Restorative yoga or meditation runs at 18:00, then dinner is served at 19:30 — soup, steamed vegetables, or a small portion of fish on non-fasting days. Lights out tends to happen early.

About halfway through, the pace changes. There's usually a boat trip to the sunken city of Kekova, or a shuttle into Kas for the market. The group also visits a local hammam for a Turkish bath and scrub. One evening includes a cooking demonstration with the retreat chef, showing how to build some of the dishes you've been eating at home.

The detox programme is run with more medical oversight than most spa cleanses. It includes blood and urine analysis on arrival, an individual consultation to tailor your plan, and follow-up tests towards the end of the week. Colon hydrotherapy is carried out in a dedicated treatment room by trained therapists, and the retreat provides supplements and herbal preparations as part of the package. None of this is obligatory — you can decline any element — but the week is designed around it.

The team is led by the retreat's resident doctor and a rotating group of yoga instructors. The doctor reviews your intake forms before you arrive and adjusts the fasting and supplement schedule as the week goes on. Yoga teachers are certified in Hatha and Vinyasa, with at least five years' teaching experience, and classes are capped so the instructor can give individual adjustments. Therapists are trained in massage, reflexology, and colonic hydrotherapy. Most staff speak English and Turkish; some speak German.

Where this differs from a similar-priced yoga week is the medical side. Most wellness retreats offer massage and good food; this one runs blood tests and supervised colonics. It suits someone who wants measurable health changes, not just a nice week away — though the pool, the beach, and the Kekova boat trip mean it doesn't feel like a clinic.

What's included

- 7 nights accommodation at the villa - Shared or private room options - 3 meals daily (plant-based, detox-friendly) - Fresh-pressed juices and herbal teas - Daily yoga and meditation classes - Full detox programme (colonics, liver flush, supplements) - Initial consultation and blood/urine analysis - Follow-up health consultation and report - Daily spa treatments (massage, reflexology, or similar) - Turkish hammam trip - Boat trip to Kekova (weather permitting) - Cooking demonstration - Airport transfer coordination - Wi-Fi in main areas - Use of pool, steam room, and treatment rooms

What's not included

- International flights - Airport transfers (can be arranged for an additional fee) - Travel insurance (required) - Additional spa treatments beyond the daily included one - Personal expenses and souvenirs - Alcoholic drinks - Medical tests beyond the standard package - Tips for staff