9-Day Private Cappadocia, Göbeklitepe, Nemrut & Mardin Tour

Your journey begins with private pickup from your centrally located Istanbul hotel.

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.

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Begin at a panoramic viewpoint overlooking Göreme and its surrounding valleys.

Your guide will introduce Cappadocia’s volcanic landscape and explain how erosion created the region’s fairy chimneys and cave settlements.

30 минут•Вход свободный

Explore Cappadocia’s best-known rock-cut monastic complex.

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 ч 30 мин•Входной билет включён

Walk among some of Cappadocia’s most distinctive fairy chimneys.

See formations with single, double and triple stone caps and learn how hermits once used chambers carved inside the rocks.

1 час•Входной билет включён

Enjoy lunch at a selected local restaurant.

Vegetarian meals can be arranged with advance notice. Drinks are not included unless explicitly stated.

45 минут•Вход свободный

Visit Avanos, a riverside town known for pottery made with local clay.

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.

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Stop in Devrent Valley, also known as Imagination Valley.

Look for naturally formed rocks resembling animals and other familiar shapes while learning about the forces that shaped the landscape.

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Complete the sightseeing program with panoramic views over Red Valley.

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 минут•Вход свободный

After breakfast, meet your guide and driver for a full-day journey through southern Cappadocia.

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 час•Входной билет включён

Travel to Ihlara Valley and enjoy a guided walk beside the Melendiz River.

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 часа•Входной билет включён

Explore the monumental rock-cut complex of Selime.

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 минут•Входной билет включён

Stop at a viewpoint overlooking Pigeon Valley.

See the numerous pigeon houses carved into the cliffs and learn about their historical role in local agriculture.

30 минут•Вход свободный

Check out after breakfast and begin the private overland journey to Gaziantep.

The journey involves several hours of road travel. Comfort stops can be arranged when required.

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Enjoy lunch during the journey or after arrival in Gaziantep, depending on timing.

45 минут•Вход свободный

Visit one of Türkiye’s most important mosaic collections.

See Roman-period mosaics recovered from ancient Zeugma and learn about the city’s villas, mythology, artistic traditions and position beside the Euphrates.

1 ч 30 мин•Входной билет включён

See Gaziantep Castle from the surrounding historic district and explore part of the old city.

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 минут•Вход свободный

After breakfast, check-out from our hotel, Visit the surviving archaeological area connected with ancient Zeugma when the site is accessible.

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 часа•Входной билет включён

After lunch on the river, we continue to Sanliurfa which

After lunch on the river, we continue to Sanliurfa which has been occupied since the Babylonians followed by the Hurrites, Hittites, Assyrians, Greeks.

1 час•Вход свободный

Explore collections tracing the region’s history from prehistoric settlements through later Anatolian and Mesopotamian cultures.

The museum provides important context for Göbeklitepe and other archaeological sites visited during the journey.

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Walk through Şanlıurfa’s historic sacred area.

See the pools associated with local traditions surrounding the Prophet Abraham and learn about the religious importance of the surrounding complex.

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Visit the site traditionally associated with the birthplace of Abraham and explore the surrounding religious complex.

Visitors should dress and behave respectfully because this is an active place of worship.

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When timing permits, walk through part of Şanlıurfa’s historic commercial district.

Browse traditional market streets and experience the atmosphere of the old city. Shopping is optional.

30 минут•Вход свободный

Explore the historic settlement of Harran, known for its traditional beehive-shaped houses and archaeological remains.

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 час•Вход свободный

Continue to the UNESCO-listed archaeological site of Göbeklitepe.

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 часа•Входной билет включён

Explore the ceremonial and administrative center associated with the Commagene Kingdom.

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 минут•Входной билет включён

Stop at the Roman bridge spanning the Cendere River.

Learn about its construction and its connection with the Roman presence in the region.

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Visit the monumental burial site associated with the royal women of Commagene.

See the surviving columns and learn about the symbolism and dynastic history of the monument.

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Travel toward the summit area of Mount Nemrut.

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 часа•Входной билет включён

After breakfast, departure to Mardin. We will reach Mardin around 11:00 and visit this old, historical city. Mardin is very unique with lovely old-Arabic style houses. The houses are often decorated with intricate carvings. This is a very lively trading center with people coming from surrounding villages to buy and sell. We will have a fantastic view of the Plain of Mesopotamia. It is a city that played an important role in the early development of Christianity.

2 часа•Вход свободный

We will visit Forty Martyrs Church (Kirklar Kilisesi). This church dates back to the 4th century, and was renamed in the 15th century to commemorate Cappadocian martyrs, now remembered in the fine carvings above the entrance.

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Then, we will visit Zinciriye Madrasah (Zinciriye Medresesi). This theological school was built by Melik Necmeddin Isa in 1385. Spend the afternoon walking in its busy streets and bazaars, and admire the stonework all around the town.

40 минут•Входной билет включён

Meet your guide after breakfast for a full-day exploration of Mardin and its surroundings.

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 часа•Вход свободный

Visit one of Mardin’s historic Syriac Christian churches.

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 минут•Вход свободный

Explore the historic madrasa and enjoy views across the old city and Mesopotamian plains.

Learn about the building’s architectural design and former educational function.

30 минут•Вход свободный

Enjoy lunch at a selected restaurant in Mardin.

40 минут•Вход свободный

Visit the historic Syriac Orthodox monastery outside Mardin.

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 час•Вход свободный

Continue to Dara, an important fortified settlement on the edge of the Mesopotamian plains.

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 час•Входной билет включён

Check out after breakfast.

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.

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