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.
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.
Istanbul - Arrival Day
Istanbul - Welcome to Istanbul! Today marks your arrival. After checking into your hotel in the historic old city, enjoy a leisurely afternoon exploring Istanbul’s charming old city at your own pace.
Kars - Ani Ruins
Mt. Ararat & Ishak Pasha Palace
Akdamar Holy Cross Armenian Church & Mardin
Mardin Dara…
Istanbul - Arrival Day
Istanbul - Welcome to Istanbul! Today marks your arrival. After checking into your hotel in the historic old city, enjoy a leisurely afternoon exploring Istanbul’s charming old city at your own pace.
Kars - Ani Ruins
Mt. Ararat & Ishak Pasha Palace
Akdamar Holy Cross Armenian Church & Mardin
Mardin Dara Ruins & Dayrulzaferan Monastery
Dara Mesopotamia Ruins - Begin your day with a guided tour of the Dayrulzaferan Monastery and the Dara ruins. Enjoy a local wine tasting at the monastery. Spend the afternoon exploring the old town of Mardin, celebrated for its intricate and captivating limestone architecture.
Gobeklitepe - Sanlıurfa
Potbelly Hill - Embark on a 3-hour drive to Göbekli Tepe, an archaeological site in southeastern Turkey dating back to the 10th millennium BCE. Known as the world’s oldest temple, it features massive carved stones and pillars in circular and rectangular formations, highlighting early human religious practices and social organization long before settled civilization. Spend the afternoon exploring Abraham’s cave, local markets, and cuisine on foot.
Mt. Nemrut - Adıyaman
Mount Nemrut - Take a 4-hour drive to Mt. Nemrut, a prominent mountain in southeastern Turkey, renowned for its summit where King Antiochus I of Commagene built a tomb-sanctuary complex in the 1st century BCE. This UNESCO World Heritage site is famous for its colossal statues of gods and animals, reflecting a blend of Greco-Persian culture. Enjoy the sunset at the top of Mt. Nemrut before returning to the hotel.
Departure Day
Istanbul - Fly from Adıyaman airport to Istanbul. The tour concludes at the domestic arrivals of Istanbul airport around 4:00 PM.
- Double Share Accommodation X 7 Nights
- Domestic flights
- Professional Guiding
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Breakfast
- Taxes, Gas & Parkings
- Double Share Accommodation X 7 Nights
- Domestic flights
- Professional Guiding
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Breakfast
- Taxes, Gas & Parkings
- Lunches and Dinners
- Tips
- Admission Fees
- Lunches and Dinners
- Tips
- Admission Fees
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
