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South East GAP Turkey Tour from Istanbul | Cultural & Historical Trip

Embark on a 8-day adventure exploring the rich history, stunning landscapes, and ancient ruins of South East Turkey. Visit iconic sites like Göbekli Tepe, Mount Nemrut, Halfeti, and the ancient cities of Mardin, Diyarbakır, and more. This tour provides an in-depth cultural and historical experience.Embark on an 8-day journey to Cappadocia and Mesopotamia, a land of ancient civilizations where elegance and style blend with archaeology and history. Discover the cradle of civilization and witness the richest examples of history, archaeology, architecture, art history, and gastronomy.Eastern Anatolia Tour.

Ancient stone heads beside a rocky mound
Stone fortress above green fields
Historic hillside city with stone houses
Large stone dome and surrounding roofs
Rock-cut recesses in a red stone cliff
Courtyard surrounded by stone arches
Vaulted interior of a historic building
Historic church interior with a decorated altar
Stone courtyard with a leafy tree
Decorated stone finial in a courtyard
Carved stone relief with figures and animals
Two minarets seen through an arched opening
Ruined stone buildings on a grassy hillside
Small carved stone souvenirs
Historic stone city at sunset
Arched passage opening onto a courtyard
Colourful geometric textile pattern
Stone fortress and green gardens
Relief carving above a stone doorway
Suspension walkway beside dark stone walls
Interior of a mosque with hanging lights
Long stone bridge across a river
Layered stone walls on a hillside
Carved stone facade and arched entrance
Ancient mosaic portrait
Pool beside colonnades and minarets
Excavated circular stone enclosure
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Departure location
Antalya
Duration
8 days
Languages
Turkish, English
Experience category
Not specified
Destination
Antalya

About this tour

Embark on a 8-day adventure exploring the rich history, stunning landscapes, and ancient ruins of South East Turkey. Visit iconic sites like Göbekli Tepe, Mount Nemrut, Halfeti, and the ancient cities of Mardin, Diyarbakır, and more. This tour provides an in-depth cultural and historical experience.Embark on an 8-day journey to Cappadocia and Mesopotamia, a land of ancient civilizations where elegance and style blend with archaeology and history. Discover the cradle of civilization and witness the richest examples of history, archaeology, architecture, art history, and gastronomy.Eastern Anatolia Tour.

Itinerary

  1. 01

    Day 1

    Gün: Kapadokya Yeşil Tur (Göreme Panaroma, Selime Manastırı, Ihlara Vadisi, Öğle Yemeği, Derinkuyu Yeraltı Şehri, Nar Gölü, Yöresel kahve dükkanı

  2. 02

    Day 2

  3. 03

    Day 3

    Adıyaman - Mount Nemrut. Mount Nemrut, Septimius Severus Bridge. Begin your journey in Adıyaman and visit Mount Nemrut, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Admire the colossal statues of gods and kings scattered around the mountain. Then visit the ancient Mausoleum Eagle Statue and the Cendere Bridge (Septimius Severus Bridge).

  4. 04

    Day 4

    Karakuş Tümülüsü, Kommageneian Royal Tomb, Roman Bridge, Kahta Castle Arsameia Ruins, Nemrut Mount Gaziantep - Zeugma Belkıs Ancient City, Coppersmiths' Bazaar, Zeugma Mosaic MuseumTravel to Gaziantep and visit the Zeugma Belkıs Ancient City. It is home to the Coppersmiths' Bazaar and the Zeugma Mosaic Museum, which houses a collection of mosaics from the ancient city of Zeugma.

  5. 05

    Day 5

    Göbekli Tepe (9500 BCE to at least 8000 BCE) Abraham Lake, Bazaar, Archeological Museum, Mosaics Museum Şanlıurfa - Halfeti, Balıklıgöl, Urfa Castle, GöbeklitepeTravel to Şanlıurfa and visit the city of Halfeti. See Balıklıgöl, Urfa Castle, and the ancient site of Göbeklitepe, the oldest man-made structure on Earth.

  6. 06

    Day 6

    Şanlıurfa Castle, Sumatar, Harran sit, Kızılkoyun Necropolis Mardin - Mardin City Tour, Mor Gabriel Monastery, Deyrulzafaran Monastery, Kasimiye MadrasaExplore the city of Mardin and visit Mor Gabriel Monastery, Deyrulzafaran Monastery and Kasimiye Madrasa.

  7. 07

    Day 7

    Midyat, Dara Antik Kenti, Hasankeyf, Batman, Diyarbakır - Diyarbakır Surları, Diyarbakır Arkeoloji Müzesi, Antik KöprüMidyat ilçesini ve Dara antik kentini ziyaret edin. Hasankeyf ilçesini ve Diyarbakır şehrini keşfedin. Diyarbakır Surları'nı, Diyarbakır Arkeoloji Müzesi'ni ve Antik Köprü'yü görün.

  8. 08

    Day 8

    The tour program will end on the eighth day, and guests will be informed of their desired return destinations. At this point, the tour service will be terminated.

Included and excluded

Included

  • +7 nights accommodation with breakfast
  • +Dinner at the hotel
  • +Transportation by air-conditioned bus or van
  • +Professional guide
  • +Museum tickets (if you choose this option)
  • +Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • +Accommodations
  • +Round-trip airfare (if you choose this option)
  • +Lunch (if you choose this option - not included in the private tour)

Excluded

  • −Drinks at lunch
  • −Personal expenses
  • −Tips

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Contact: +90 507 971 90 77

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