17 Days, East & West Turkey Private Tour From Istanbul
Highlights
Istanbul, Antalya, Cappadocia, Van, Kars, Mardin, Adiyaman, Konya, Canakkale
Private Tour
17 Days
EASY
English
Description
The ultimate adventure, East to West, 17 Days is a sweeping tour of all 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, and Urfa.As you travel west, take in the more well-known sites of Cappadocia, Konya, and [sensitive content]lax and enjoy the scenic Mediterranean before heading up the Aegean coast to see the natural beauty of Pamukkale and the wonderment of Ephesus.Continuing northward, we stop to pay homage to more history, visiting Troy and Gallipoli, before making our way back to bustling Istanbul.
Itinerary
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Arrival Day
Day 1 :
- Welcome to Istanbul.
- Arrival day.
- joining the old city located hotel.
- Free afternoon to explore Istanbul's old city on your own leisure.
- Overnight, Istanbul
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Ani Ruins
Day 2 :
- Early airport transfer from your hotel and flight from Istanbul to Kars, a city dotted with Russian, Ottoman, and Selcuk monuments.
- After meeting with your guide at the Kars airport, drive a short distance to visit the ruins, the medieval capital of Armenia.
- Overnight, Kars
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Mt.Ararat & Ishak Pasha Palace
Day 3 :
- Enjoy 6 hours scenic drive around Mt.Ararat from Kars to city Van through Dogubayazıt.
- On the way, visit of Ishak Pasha Palace, a rare example of a mixture of Ottoman and Middle-Eastern architectural styles in the border town of doğubayazıt.
- Overnight, Van
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Akdamar Armenian Church.
Day 4 :
- Take a scenic boat trip out onto Lake Van
- Visit Akdamar Island and its 10th-century Armenian Holy Cross Church before starting another 6 hours scenic drive to Mardin, around the lake.
- Upon arrival, take an afternoon walk at the streets of old city, Mardin.
- Overnight, Mardin
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Dara Ruins & Dayrulzaferan Monastery
Day 5 :
- Morning Visit of Dayrulzaferan Monastery and Dara ruins.
- Vine tasting at the monastry.
- Explore the old town of Mardin, known for its intricate and fascinating limestone architecture.
- Overnight, Mardin
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Gobeklitepe
Day 6 :
- 3Hrs drive to Göbekli Tepe, located in southeastern Turkey, is an archaeological site dating back to the 10th millennium BCE.Considered the world's oldest temple, it features massive carved stones and pillars arranged in circular and rectangular formations, signifying early human religious practices and social organization long before settled civilization.
- Hotel Check in.
- Free Afternoon to explore Abraham's cave, Local Markets & Cusine.
- Overnight, Şanlıurfa
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Mt.Nemrut
Day 7 :
- 4 hours drive to Mt.Nemrut, a high mountain in southeastern Turkey, is famed for its summit where a tomb-sanctuary complex built by King Antiochus I of Commagene in the 1st century BCE lies.This UNESCO World Heritage site is renowned for its colossal statues of gods and animals, showcasing a blend of Greco-Persian culture.
- Sun set at the top of Mt.Nemrut.
- Visit of Cendere bridge & Karakus tumulus on the way to mountain.
- Overnight Adıyaman.
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Cappadoccia
Day 8 :
- Drive to Cappadocia.
- Hotel Check İn.
- Afternoon panorama tour of cappadocia region.
- Overnight, Ürgüp
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Cappadocia
Day 9 :
- Full Day Cappadocia region tour.
- Things to see : Underground city, Open air museum, Çavuşin castle, Göreme town.
- Overnight, Ürgüp
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Rumi museum & Antalya
Day 10 :
- 7Hrs scynıc drive to Antalya through Taurus mountain chain.
- Mevlana Museum visit on the way.
- Hotel Check İn.
- Guided night walking at the old city, Antalya
- Overnight, Antalya
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Kaş
Day 11 :
- 4 hours scenic drive to coastal town Kaş.
- Hotel check in
- Free afternoon to explore Kaş by walking.
- Overnight, Kaş
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Pamukkale white cliffs & Hierapolis.
Day 12 :
- 4hrs Drive to Pamukkale
- Hotel Check İn.
- Hierapolis & White cliffs afternoon tour
- Overnight, Pamukkale
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Ephesus & Temple of Artemis
Day 13 :
- 3Hrs drive to town selçuk
- Hotel check in
- Ephesus, Temple of Artemis and st.John basilica afternoon visit
- Overnight, Selçuk
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Priene, Miletus and Didyma
Day 14 :
- Full day Priene, Miletus and Didyma ( Temple of Apollon) tour
- Overnight, Selçuk
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Troy & Pergamon.
Day 15 :
- 4Hrs drive to Çanakkale
- Guided tour of Pergamon & Troy on the way.
- Overnight by the historical army checkpoint of the continents, Dardanelles.
- Overnight, Çanakkale
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Istanbul
Day 16 :
- Guided tour of Gallipoli, war cemeteries.
- 5Hrs drive to Istanbul
- Overnight Istanbul old city.
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Departure Day
Day 17 :
- Tour ends at the Istanbul old city hotel after breakfast.
What's Included
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.