Travel through thousands of years of Anatolian and Mesopotamian history on a private nine-day journey from Istanbul. Fly to Cappadocia and spend three nights at a selected boutique cave hotel while exploring Göreme Open-Air Museum, Kaymakli Underground City, Ihlara Valley, Selime Monastery and Cappadocia’s famous volcanic landscapes. Continue privately by road through Gaziantep, Şanlıurfa, Adıyaman and Mardin. Discover Roman mosaics at the Zeugma Mosaic Museum, visit the UNESCO-listed sanctuary of Göbeklitepe, explore Harran’s historic settlement and follow the monumental legacy of the Commagene Kingdom to Mount Nemrut. Finish among Mardin’s stone houses, churches, madrasas and monasteries before flying back to Istanbul. The package includes two economy-class domestic flights, eight nights of accommodation, private airport transfers, private intercity transportation, licensed local guides, standard admission tickets, hotel breakfasts and seven lunches.
Transfer to the appropriate Istanbul airport and take an economy-class domestic flight to Cappadocia. The arrival airport will be either Kayseri Airport or Nevşehir Airport, depending on the most suitable available flight schedule. Meet your private driver after landing and transfer to your selected boutique cave hotel. The remainder of the day is free for rest and independent exploration.
Si passa senza fermarsi
Your guide will introduce Cappadocia’s volcanic landscape and explain how erosion created the region’s fairy chimneys and cave settlements.
30 minutiIngresso gratuito
Walk through churches, chapels, living spaces and communal areas carved into the volcanic stone while your guide explains the development of early Christian communities in the region. Standard museum admission is included. The separately ticketed Dark Church is not included unless specifically confirmed in your booking option.
1 h 30 minIngresso incluso
See formations with single, double and triple stone caps and learn how hermits once used chambers carved inside the rocks.
1 oraIngresso incluso
Vegetarian meals can be arranged with advance notice. Drinks are not included unless explicitly stated.
45 minutiIngresso gratuito
Watch an artisan demonstrate traditional pottery-making techniques. Depending on workshop availability, guests may also be invited to try the pottery wheel. Purchases are entirely optional.
45 minutiIngresso gratuito
Look for naturally formed rocks resembling animals and other familiar shapes while learning about the forces that shaped the landscape.
30 minutiIngresso gratuito
The valley is known for its colored volcanic formations and dramatic late-afternoon light. This is a panoramic visit rather than a long hiking program.
45 minutiIngresso gratuito
Descend into one of Cappadocia’s extensive underground settlements. Explore tunnels, kitchens, storage rooms, ventilation shafts and communal areas while learning how former communities used the underground city for daily life and protection. The visit includes narrow passages, low ceilings and steep stairs.
1 oraIngresso incluso
The route passes beneath high volcanic cliffs containing rock-cut structures and churches associated with the valley’s former communities. The precise walking section may change according to weather, route access and group mobility.
2 oreIngresso incluso
Walk through churches, chambers, passages and communal spaces carved into the volcanic rock. The site includes steep and uneven surfaces and requires reasonable mobility.
45 minutiIngresso incluso
See the numerous pigeon houses carved into the cliffs and learn about their historical role in local agriculture.
30 minutiIngresso gratuito
The journey involves several hours of road travel. Comfort stops can be arranged when required.
Si passa senza fermarsi
45 minutiIngresso gratuito
See Roman-period mosaics recovered from ancient Zeugma and learn about the city’s villas, mythology, artistic traditions and position beside the Euphrates.
1 h 30 minIngresso incluso
Interior access to the castle depends on restoration, safety and operating conditions on the tour date. When the interior is unavailable, the program includes an exterior explanation and a walk through the surrounding historic streets.
40 minutiIngresso gratuito
Your guide will explain the strategic position of Zeugma beside the Euphrates and how its Roman villas produced the mosaics displayed in Gaziantep. Access and visible sections may change because of archaeological and conservation conditions.
2 oreIngresso incluso
After lunch on the river, we continue to Sanliurfa which has been occupied since the Babylonians followed by the Hurrites, Hittites, Assyrians, Greeks.
1 oraIngresso gratuito
The museum provides important context for Göbeklitepe and other archaeological sites visited during the journey.
1 oraIngresso incluso
See the pools associated with local traditions surrounding the Prophet Abraham and learn about the religious importance of the surrounding complex.
30 minutiIngresso incluso
Visitors should dress and behave respectfully because this is an active place of worship.
1 oraIngresso incluso
Browse traditional market streets and experience the atmosphere of the old city. Shopping is optional.
30 minutiIngresso gratuito
See the surviving city walls, historic structures and landscape while your guide explains Harran’s importance as a center of trade, religion and scholarship. The specific areas visited depend on local access conditions.
1 oraIngresso gratuito
Walk around the protected excavation areas and see monumental T-shaped pillars decorated with animal reliefs. Your guide will explain the site’s prehistoric context, construction, symbolism and importance to the study of early communities.
2 oreIngresso incluso
See surviving inscriptions, reliefs and archaeological remains while your guide explains the relationship between Arsameia and Mount Nemrut. The site includes steep and uneven terrain.
45 minutiIngresso incluso
Learn about its construction and its connection with the Roman presence in the region.
30 minutiIngresso gratuito
See the surviving columns and learn about the symbolism and dynastic history of the monument.
30 minutiIngresso incluso
Walk to the accessible terraces containing the monumental statues and stone heads commissioned during the reign of Antiochus I of Commagene. Your guide will explain the sanctuary, royal tomb complex and the cultural mixture represented by its sculptures. This itinerary includes a daytime visit. Sunrise or sunset at Mount Nemrut is not guaranteed.
2 oreIngresso incluso
2 oreIngresso gratuito
45 minutiIngresso incluso
40 minutiIngresso incluso
Walk through Mardin’s historic stone streets and terraces overlooking the Mesopotamian plains. Learn about the city’s architecture, trade traditions and multicultural religious heritage. The route may include historic market streets, traditional houses and panoramic viewpoints.
2 oreIngresso gratuito
Your guide will explain the building’s religious significance and the history of the local Christian community. Access may be restricted during services or private religious events.
40 minutiIngresso gratuito
Learn about the building’s architectural design and former educational function.
30 minutiIngresso gratuito
40 minutiIngresso gratuito
Explore the visitor areas with your guide and learn about the monastery’s religious, architectural and cultural importance. The visit is subject to the monastery’s rules, services and operating schedule.
1 oraIngresso gratuito
Explore available sections such as rock-cut structures, cisterns, fortifications and necropolis areas while learning about the city’s strategic role. Accessible areas may change because of excavation and conservation work.
1 oraIngresso incluso
Transfer privately from your hotel to Mardin Airport and take an economy-class domestic flight to Istanbul. Your Istanbul driver will meet you at the confirmed arrival airport and transfer you privately to your centrally located Istanbul hotel.
Si passa senza fermarsi
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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