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Day 1 - Istanbul to Nemrut Mount & Adıyaman
05:00 – One of our drivers will come to pick you up at your hotel and after picking you up from your hotel, we will transfer you to the airport in Istanbul. (It can change according to the season and flight times)
09:30 – Fly to Adıyaman from Istanbul. (It is changeable according to the availability.)
11:00 – Arrive in Adıyaman, the nearest city to Nemrut Mountain. We will welcome you at the exit of the airport and your day will start by meeting your tour guide.
1. Visit Karakus Tumulus
Start your day by visiting Karakus Tumulus, an ancient burial site with intricate reliefs.
After visiting the Karakus, we will have a break for the lunch
Head to Kahta for lunch at a local restaurant to savor Turkish cuisine.
2. Explore Arsameia & Cendere Bridge
Visit the ruins of Arsameia, a historical site with inscriptions and statues, and also visit Cendere Bridge, the bridge is known as one of the oldest bridges on Earth. The most interesting feature that belongs to this bridge is that the bridge is still used actively.
3. Drive to Nemrut Mountain and Hike to the Summit
Proceed to the base of Nemrut Mountain. Hike to the summit to witness the stunning sunset and explore the colossal statues and ancient sanctuary.
The tour will end. Then, transfer you to your hotel in Şanlıurfa. Check into the hotel. Overnight in Şanlıurfa.
Day 2 - Göbeklitepe & Overnight in Cappadocia
After breakfast at the hotel, Check out from your accommodation and drive to Göbeklitepe.
1. Explore Göbeklitepe Site
Spend the morning exploring the archaeological site of Göbeklitepe, known for its ancient megalithic structures and carvings.
Head to Şanlıurfa for lunch at a local restaurant and explore the city.
2. Visit Şanlıurfa Archaeological Museum
Visit the Şanlıurfa Archaeological Museum to see artifacts from Göbeklitepe and other historical periods.
3. Explore Şanlıurfa Old Town and Balıklıgöl (Fish Lake)
Stroll through the old town of Şanlıurfa, known for its traditional architecture and vibrant markets, and explore the area around the lake, where legend has it that the prophet Abraham was thrown into the fire by King Nimrod, and the fire turned into water, and the logs into fish.
After finishing the tour, We will drive to Cappadocia and the driving will take about 5 hours. When you arrive in Cappadocia, you will be transferred to your hotel. Stay overnight in Cappadocia.
Day 3 - Relaxing Day
Hot Air Balloon Flight at Sunrise will be a recommended option for this day.
You will be having breakfast at the hotel. The rest of the day is your leisure day.
You can join a quad bike ride (ATV Ride), Horse Ride, or Turkish Night Show at night.
Overnight in Cappadocia.
Day 4 - Northern Cappadocia Tour
09:30 am – The day will start by picking you up from your hotel. You will meet your tour guide and tour group then you will be driven to the first destination of the tour.
1. Zelve Open-Air Museum
Visit the Zelve Open-Air Museum, Zelve was once a thriving cave-dwelling settlement that housed a Christian community. The area consists of three valleys, and its unique rock formations provide a natural environment for people to carve out homes, churches, and other structures directly into the soft tough rock.
2. Avanos Pottery Workshop & Lunch at a local restaurant
Head to the town of Avanos. Avanos is known for making pottery. Visit a pottery workshop. Upon entering the workshop, you’ll be given a tour of the facility. After visiting the pottery workshop, enjoy a meal at a local charming restaurant.
3. Pasabag (Monks Valley)
Explore Pasabag, also known as Monks Valley, famous for its unique fairy chimneys and rock formations.
4. Devrent Valley and Fairy Chimneys
Visit Devrent Valley, where you can see various rock formations that resemble animals and other whimsical shapes. And, explore the fairy chimneys in Devrent Valley.
5. Uçhisar and Panoramic View:
The next destination is Uchisar Castle. Instead, it is a natural rock formation, also known as a “citadel” or “fortress,” created by volcanic tuff and erosion. The castle is the highest point in Cappadocia. Therefore, you can enjoy breathtaking views of the fairy chimneys, valleys, and distant mountain ranges.
The tour will end around 4 pm and you will be transferred to your hotel back. Overnight in Cappadocia.
Day 5 - Southern Cappadocia Tour
09:30 am – The day will start by picking you up from your hotel. You will meet your tour guide and tour group then you will be driven to the first destination of the tour.
1. Ozkonak Underground City
Visit Ozkonak Underground City, one of the famous underground cities in Cappadocia. Explore the intricate network of tunnels, rooms, and chambers carved into the soft volcanic rock.
2. Pigeon Valley
Drive to Pigeon Valley, known for its thousands of pigeon houses carved into the rocks. Enjoy a scenic walk and take in the views of the valley and distant fairy chimneys.
3. Ortahisar Castle
Explore Ortahisar Castle, a natural rock citadel that offers panoramic views of the surrounding area.
4. Red Valley (Rose Valley) & Gulludere Valley
Explore Red and Güllüdere Valley with your tour guide. You will see cave churches with frescoes and ancient cave dwellings that provide insights into the historical and cultural heritage of the region.
The tour will end around 4 pm and you will be transferred to your hotel back. Overnight in Cappadocia.
Day 6 - Take a Plane to Izmir from Cappadocia
Free time until your flight time.
This day, you will take a flight to Izmir from Cappadocia. Acording to the availability, you will fly directly or via Istanbul.
Once you arrive at Izmir Airport, we will welcome you and transfer you to your hotel. Check-into the hotel. Overnight in Kuşadası/Selçuk.
Day 7 - Pamukkale Day Tour
07:30 – You will start your day with a pick-up from your hotel in Kuşadası. Then, you will be transferred to the Pamukkale and it takes approx 2,5 hours.
1. Hierapolis Ancient City
Begin your tour of the ancient city of Hierapolis. Explore the well-preserved ruins, including the Roman theater, necropolis (ancient cemetery), and the Temple of Apollo.
2. Pamukkale Travertines
Head to the Pamukkale travertines, also known as the Cotton Castle. Walk barefoot on the terraces, allowing the mineral-rich thermal waters to flow over your feet. Take in the breathtaking views of the white cascading terraces. And the next stop is Pamukkale Natural Pools. You will explore the natural pools and terraces, where you can take a dip in the warm, mineral-rich waters.
3. Cleopatra’s Pool
If time allows and you’re interested, consider a visit to Cleopatra’s Pool, a thermal pool with ancient ruins submerged in warm, mineral-rich waters. Note that this have an additional entrance fee.
15:30 / 16:00 – The tour is over. You will be transferred back to your hotel. Overnight in Kuşadası/Selçuk.
Day 8 - Ephesus Day Tour & Fly back to Istanbul
08:30 – You will start your day with a pick-up from your hotel in Kuşadası after breakfast at the hotel and check-out from the hotel. You will meet your tour guide and tour group and be transferred to the tour area.
1. Explore Ephesus Ancient City
Spend the morning exploring the ancient city of Ephesus. Ephesus is one of the most well-preserved ancient cities in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Located in modern-day Turkey, near the town of Selçuk, Ephesus was an ancient Greek city and later a major Roman city. Highlights of this ancient City include the Library of Celsus, the Theater, and the Temple of Artemis.
2. Temple of Artemis
The Temple of Artemis was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, located in Ephesus, Turkey. Built around 550 BCE, it was the largest Greek temple ever constructed. Adorned with 127 marble columns, it was dedicated to the goddess Artemis.
3. Visit the House of the Virgin Mary
The House of the Virgin Mary, also known as Meryemana in Turkish, is a pilgrimage site located on Mount Koressos near Ephesus, Turkey. It is believed by many Christians to be the final residence of the Virgin Mary, the mother of Jesus.
4. Isabey Mosque on return way
İsabey Mosque is one of the oldest and most historically significant examples of Anatolian Turkish architecture. (was built in 1374-1375). The mosque represents a combination of Seljuk and early Ottoman architectural styles.
16:00 – The tour ends. You will be transferred to Izmir Airport to take a flight to Istanbul.
19:10 – Fly to Istanbul from Izmir.
20:15 – Arrival at one of the airports in ıstanbul. We will welcome you at the exit and transfer you to your hotel. Thank you for choosing us.
Chris –
Hi Tuna
Thanks, I am back safe and sound.
Trip was fantastic, so well organised from start to end which made it very easy for me. As a company I would recommend you highly – you listened and made possible all my requests. Throughout the tour, you kept in contact to make sure not only was everything going well but was there anything else you could do for me. Tours in Eastern Turkey are rare and ones covering all the places I wanted to see non-existent. Many thanks for organising the trip that ensured I visited all the sites I requested. It means a lot to come away knowing that I have accomplished this – thanks to you… Highly recommended for any private tours. Kind Regards.
Goldie –
Turkey has been on my travel plan list since I learned about Gobeklitepe, Cappadocia, and Mt Nemrut a long ago. I did not plan if I’d ever be able to make the journey to Turkey but with the help of Leyla and her team, my dreams came true. Not only was I able to see Gobeklitepe, Cappadocia, and Mt Nemrut but I also got to trip to other sister sites to Ephesus, Pamukkale, Perge, and Aspendos and an array of villages and historic locations. Everyone was supportive, so kind, and knowledgeable. This customized journey far exceeded my expectations. I’ll come back next year and see more with my family.
Alexander –
I and my family had a wonderful 15-day tour of Türkiye. The highlights included Cappadocia, Mt Nemrut, Göbeklitepe, Konya, Pamukkale, Hierapolis, Ephesus, Gallipoli, Troy, and Istanbul. We enjoyed every single day in the tour program. The tour itinerary was very well organized with semi-private and a mixture of group tours. The local tour guides in the regions knew their job well and were very knowledgeable. The accommodations were all comfortable, nice, clean, and central hotels. If you want to visit some of the most interesting and significant sites of Türkiye, contact one of toursce.com’s travel consultants from the office and ask them to organize your tailor-made Turkey tour package. For sure, they will do their best for you. We highly recommend them.