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9 daysDuration
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20 peopleMaximum group size
8 - 99 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language
Moderate
Involves sustained activity requiring a reasonable level of fitness and endurance.
Starts
Istanbul, Turkey
Ends
Istanbul, Turkey
Highlights
Ataturk Dam
Çavuşin Village
Pigeon Valley
Mosaic Museum
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Accommodation
8 nights accommodation3 Yasmak Sultan Hotel (4 star)2 Hanedan Cave Hotel (Boutique Cave)1 White Star Hotel (4 star)2 Nevali Hotel (5 star)
Meal
8 breakfast and 5 dinner
Transport
Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicleDomestic flight between Istanbul and Cappadocia and transfersDomestic flight between Gaziantep and Istanbul and transfersTips except Driver and Guide
Guide
Professional English-speaking tour guide for the duration of the tour
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Entrance fees
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day 1 - Istanbul
Welcome to Istanbul. After picking you up from the airport, we'll drop you off at your hotel for a free day in Istanbul to explore the city.
Accommodation:Yasmak Sultan Hotel (4 star)
OverNight:Istanbul
day 2 - Istanbul Old City
Today's itinerary begins with a visit to the Topkapi Palace (including Hagia Irene and the Harem) , which was once the home of the Ottoman Empire's sultans. We continue with stops at the Blue Mosque, St. Sophia Museum, and Hippodrome. On an optional, afternoon, 'Half day Bosphorus cruise', you can cruise between two continents on the stretch of water that separates Europe and Asia.
Meals:Breakfast
Accommodation:Yasmak Sultan Hotel (4 star)
OverNight:Istanbul
day 3 - Cappadocia, Goreme, Underground City
After breakfast, you fly to Cappadocia. As you arrive at the airport, your guide in Cappadocia awaits to show you the highlights of Cappadocia. To marvel at Cappadocia's lunar scenery, we'll visit the Goreme Valley Open Air Museum and the fairy chimneys, as well as tour the various levels of an underground city. Prepare your cameras because photo opportunities abound! Don't miss tonight's optional Turkish folklore event, which will feature folklore and belly dancers... it'll be a night to remember!
Meals:Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation:Hanedan Cave Hotel (Boutique Cave)
OverNight:Cappadocia
day 4 - Cappadocia
There's more to explore in Cappadocia today. We'll visit Pigeon Valley and Red Valley today, then Cavusin Village, and finally Avanos Town, where we'll learn about hand-made pottery.
Meals:Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation:Hanedan Cave Hotel (Boutique Cave)
OverNight:Cappadocia
day 5 - Adiyaman, Mount Nemrut
Leaving Cappadocia early in the morning, we will drive to Adiyaman, passing through Kahramanmaras. Our day will culminate with a stunning sunset at Mt. Nemrut. We venture towards the majestic Mount Nemrut, home to the Tombs of Commagene Kingdom and the towering Colossal Statues of Gods. Ascending to the Tumulus of Antiochos, the former capital of Kommagene, we'll await a breathtaking sunset from the summit of Nemrut. This ancient funerary monument, concealed in time for almost two millennia, will be a remarkable backdrop as the sun descends, painting the sky in hues of serenity atop Mt. Nemrut.
Meals:Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation:White Star Hotel (4 star)
OverNight:Adiyaman
day 6 - Harran, Sanliurfa
Following breakfast, our journey takes us to Sanliurfa (Urfa) via a scenic route, passing the impressive Ataturk Dam and the historic town of Harran, known for its unique mud-brick houses and ancient city walls. In Sanliurfa, we will explore the revered Holy Pools of Abraham and visit the cave believed to be the birthplace of the Prophet Abraham.
Meals:Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation:Nevali Hotel (5 star)
OverNight:Sanliurfa (Urfa)
day 7 - Gobekli Tepe
Our first destination is Gobekli Tepe, the most significant archaeological site of our time, reshaping our understanding of early human history. This sacred site reveals the earliest-known religious structures, dating back an astonishing 11,000 to 13,000 years, predating pivotal human advancements like pottery, writing, Stonehenge, and even the Pyramids. Following this, we will visit the Haleplibahce Mosaic Museum, Kizilkoyun Nekropolis, and the Sanliurfa Archaeology Museum.
Meals:Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation:Nevali Hotel (5 star)
OverNight:Sanliurfa (Urfa)
day 8 - Gaziantep, Istanbul
Start your day with breakfast at the hotel before embarking on a scenic drive towards Gaziantep, with a stop in Halfeti en route. Upon arrival in Halfeti, enjoy a captivating boat trip on the tranquil waters of the Euphrates River, where you'll discover the intriguing partially sunken city and learn about its rich history and culture. After the boat trip, continue to Gaziantep, one of Turkey’s culinary capitals. First, visit the renowned Zeugma Mosaic Museum, home to some of the most stunning Roman mosaics ever discovered, offering a fascinating insight into the region’s ancient past. Following the museum visit, you’ll have free time in Gaziantep’s city center, where you can explore local bazaars, shop for traditional products, or enjoy a leisurely lunch featuring Gaziantep’s world-famous cuisine (such as baklava, kebabs, or beyran soup). Lunch is not included in the tour price, but your guide will be happy to recommend excellent local restaurants. In the late afternoon, transfer to Gaziantep Airport for domestic flight back to Istanbul.
Meals:Breakfast
Accommodation:Yasmak Sultan Hotel (4 star)
OverNight:Istanbul
day 9 - Istanbul
After breakfast our tour concludes and we say goodbye to our new friends and are transferred to the airport for your onward flight.