8 Days, Eastern Turkey Private Tour From Istanbul

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8 days (approximately)
Offered in: English

The Eastern Turkey in a Week, is a sweeping tour of all eastern Turkey has to offer. From Istanbul, start your off-the-beaten-path journey in the East and experience the region’s unique cultures and visit less-frequented sites, including Kars, the Ani Ruins, Lake Van, Urfa -Gobeklitepe and stunning Mt. Nemrut.

What's Included

Double Share Accommodation X 7 Nights
Domestic flights
Professional Guiding
Air-conditioned vehicle
Breakfast (Optional[6])
Breakfast
Taxes, Gas & Parkings
Lunches and Dinners
Tips
Admission Fees

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
İbni Kemal Cd. No:24

Centrum Hotel Sirkeci. Hocapasa Mah.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 8 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Istanbul - Arrival Day

    1 stop
  • 1
    Istanbul

    Welcome to Istanbul. Today is your arrival day. After joining the old city located hotel, its your free afternoon to explore Istanbul's old city on your own leisure.

    1 day • Admission ticket free
    • Day 2

    Kars - Ani Ruins

    1 stop
  • 2
    Ani Ruins

    Take an early airport transfer from your hotel and flight from Istanbul to Kars, a city dotted with Russian, Ottoman, and Selcuk monuments. Meet with your guide at the Kars airport and drive a short distance to visit the Ani ruins, the medieval capital of Armenia.

    3 hours • Admission ticket not included
    • Day 3

    Mt. Ararat & Ishak Pasha Palace

    1 stop
  • 3

    Enjoy 6 hours scenic drive around Mt. Ararat from Kars to city Van through Dogubayazıt. On the way, we have a visit of Ishak Pasha Palace, a rare example of a mixture of Ottoman and Middle-Eastern architectural styles in the border town of Doğubayazıt.

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included
    • Day 4

    Akdamar Holy Cross Armenian Church & Mardin

    1 stop
  • 4
    Holy Cross Church

    Take a scenic boat trip out onto Lake Van for a visit of Akdamar Island and its 10th-century Armenian Holy Cross Church before starting another 6 hours scenic drive to Mardin, around the lake. Upon arrival, follow your guide for an afternoon walk at the streets of old city, Mardin.

    2 hours • Admission ticket not included
    • Day 5

    Mardin Dara Ruins & Dayrulzaferan Monastery

    1 stop
  • 5
    Dara Mesopotamia Ruins

    Morning Guided visit of Dayrulzaferan Monastery and Dara ruins. Local vine tasting at the monastery. Explore the old town of Mardin, known for its intricate and fascinating limestone architecture this afternoon. ­

    5 hours • Admission ticket not included
    • Day 6

    Gobeklitepe - Sanlıurfa

    1 stop
  • 6
    Gobeklitepe

    3Hrs drive to Göbekli Tepe, located in southeastern Turkey, is an archaeological site dating back to the 10th millennium BCE. Considered the world's oldest temple, it features massive carved stones and pillars arranged in circular and rectangular formations, signifying early human religious practices and social organization long before settled civilization. This afternoon is free to explore Abraham's cave, Local Markets & Cusine by walking.

    2 hours • Admission ticket not included
    • Day 7

    Mt. Nemrut - Adıyaman

    1 stop
  • 7
    Mount Nemrut

    4 hours drive to Mt. Nemrut, a high mountain in southeastern Turkey, is famed for its summit where a tomb-sanctuary complex built by King Antiochus I of Commagene in the 1st century BCE lies. This UNESCO World Heritage site is renowned for its colossal statues of gods and animals, showcasing a blend of Greco-Persian culture. We enjoy the sun set at the top of Mt. Nemrut before we head back to our hotel.

    4 hours • Admission ticket not included
    • Day 8

    Departure Day

    1 stop
  • 8
    Istanbul

    Flight from Adıyaman airport to Istanbul.Tour ends at the domestic arrival of Istanbul airport at around 16.00pm.

    3 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by My Turkey Adventure

Tags

Multi-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Adventure Tours
DSA non-compliant
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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