8 Days Istanbul Cappadocia Mtnemrut Gobeklitepe Mardin
About this tour
8 Days Istanbul Cappadocia Mt Nemrut Gobeklitepe Mardin Tour is a great option to explore the undiscovered parts of Turkey with the famous Cappadocia and Istanbul region. This is an escorted tour cover Istanbul Cappadocia, Mt.Nemrut, Gobekli Tepe, Sanliurfa and Mardin from Istanbul. This tour offers you a comfortable and unique travel experience in the southeast of Turkey. We will visit the highlights of Istanbul like Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Topkapi Palace and Grand Bazaar. After you are amazed by the Istanbul, flight to Cappadocia which is famous with hot air balloons and unique geography, you will visit the World's first temple Gobekli Tepe which is the oldest of the world. Afterward, we see the Statues at Mt. Nemrut's terraces, which will take you back to 109 BC–72 AD. The statues of gods placed in three directions of the tumulus are so fascinating that they are enough to be included in the UNESCO world heritage list. Then, you visit the cave where the prophet Abraham was born and you will not regret tasting delicious kebabs. Lastly, we discover Mardin, The city is located on the slope of a hill looking down south to the Mesopotamian plains. According to hearsay, the history of the city dates as far back as the Flood. The city lived under the rule of the Hurri-Mitani, Hittites, Surs, Babylonians, Persians, Romans, Arabs, and the Seljuk Turks. Later, the Mardin branch of the Artuklu Kingdom called "Tabaka Ilgaziyye" was established and the city flourished during this time.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Istanbul Airport, Turkey to İstanbul, Turkey
Upon your arrival in Istanbul, you will be welcomed and transferred to your hotel in the old city. A welcome package with tour vouchers, an Istanbul map, and any other touristic information will be waiting for you upon arrival at your hotel. You will be having a welcome meeting at the hotel with your guide and fellow guests at 7 pm. If you will be reaching the hotel later than 7 pm, details will be given at your transfer. Free time is given for the rest of the day. Overnight in Istanbul Meals: No Meals
Day 2: İstanbul, Turkey to Sultanahmet, Turkey
Today you will have a full-day guided tour of the main highlights of Istanbul…We visit Topkapi Palace, built as an official residence and the seat of government during the Ottoman Empire. Lunch at a local restaurant then continues city tour bring you to Blue Mosque, one of the most prominent landmarks of Istanbul. Continues to Hippodrome Square, former center of sportive and political activities of Constantinople. Next to The Hagia Sophia Mosque, is a former Eastern Orthodox Church converted to a mosque. Final visit to Grand Bazaar – one of the largest covered bazaar in the world. Overnight in Istanbul Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Day 3: İstanbul, Turkey to Cappadocia, Turkey
After your breakfast, at your hotel, you will be transferred to the airport and take a flight to Cappadocia and upon arrival, welcome and transfer to your cave hotel. This afternoon, you can join an optional activity tour as ATV Safari or horse riding tours. Overnight in Cappadocia Meals: - Breakfast
Day 4: Cappadocia, Turkey
You can book an early morning optional hot air balloon flight tour to enjoy the magnificent view of the valleys and the region by your guide. After breakfast, we will visit Devrent and Pasabagi valleys, to see the amazing fairy chimneys of Cappadocia. Then head to the pottery town of Avanos. Watch the potters at work using kick wheels, a technique that has remained unchanged for generations. After lunch, visit Goreme Open Air Museum for the world’s most important Byzantine cave churches and the best-preserved cave wall paintings and frescos. We will visit Underground city and discover how people live there Finally, you will be driven to Uchisar Castle, the highest point of the region, where we will have a fabulous panoramic view over Cappadocia. Overnight in Cappadocia Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Day 5: Cappadocia, Turkey to Mount Nemrut, Turkey
Departure in the morning from Cappadocia, we we cross the Tekir plateau towards Adiyaman and Mt Nemrut. Along the way our first stop will be the Seljuk Karatay Caravansaray. The next stop will be Pinarbasi for a short tea break than onto Kahramanmaras which produces Turkey's best ice cream! From here we pass through Adiyaman and visit Arsemia, once the capital of the Commagene Kingdom, before continuing to the ancient Severus (Cendere) Bridge and the Karakus Tumulus where members of the royal family were buried. This evening we will go to Mt Nemrut, ascend the mountain, watch the magical sunrise over the plateau, and visit the massive ancient rock statues. After the sunset we return to Adiyaman. Overnight in Adıyaman Meals: Breakfast & Lunch & Dinner
Day 6: Adıyaman, Turkey to Harran, Turkey
Today we drive to Sanliurfa, visiting Ataturk Dam, Turkey's largest, along. After a short break, we drive to Gobekli Tepe, predating Stonehenge by some 6,000 years, some believe it is the site of the world's oldest temple. Lunch will be in Sanliurfa and after lunch, we visit the Harran, a village of Mud-Brick "beehive" houses mentioned in the book of Genesis where Abraham spent the last years of his life. we will visit the ruins of Harran including city walls, the oldest Islamic university, and the castle dated to eighteenth century. We then drive back to Sanliurfa where we will stay and you will have a chance to see Mevlid-i Halil Mosque, where you can see the Prophet Abraham Cave and the Pools of the Holy Carp surrounding it, then wander around the oriental covered bazaar. Overnight in Sanliurfa Meals: Breakfast & Lunch & Dinner
Day 7: Şanlıurfa, Turkey to Mardin, Turkey
Today we drive to Mardin, the old city of Mardin is under the protection of UNESCO. The first visit is to Deyrulzafaran Monastery, the residence of the Metropolitan of Mardin. Throughout 630 years Hz. Prayers echoed in the language of Jesus on the walls of this ancient Monastery .. Şemse eda Maghbah still continues to bless the first lights rising from the east here. Next, we visit Mardin Center; Kırklar Church, Protestant Church, Latifiye Mosque, Mardin Museum, Cumhuriyet Square, PTT Building, Old Bazaar, Lower Bazaar, Arasa İş Han, Baharatçılar Çarşısı, Bakırcılar Bazaar, Ulu Mosque, Zinciriye Madrasa, Old Girls’ Vocational High School, Museum, from one abbara to the other … In this city it means connecting from one story to another. Overnight in Mardin Meals: Breakfast & Lunch & Dinner
Day 8: Mardin, Turkey to İstanbul, Turkey
We take a domestic flight to Istanbul from Mardin airport and upon arrival, our services will conclude. Meals: Breakfast
What's included
7 Nights Accommodation in 3/4 stars and Cave Hotels Airport Transfers on a private basis English Speaking Guided Tours as per itinerary on Small Group Basis Entrance Fees of the sites as per itinerary Meals as per itinerary Domestic Flight Tickets HOTELS Erboy Hotel or similar in Istanbul MDC Cave Hotel or similar in Cappadocia Park Dedeman Hotel / Euphrates Hotel or similar in Adıyaman El Ruha Hotel or similar in Sanliurfa Gazi Konagi Hotel or similar in Mardin
Personal Expenses Beverages on meals Meals which are not mentioned on programme Optional Hot Air Balloon Flight, ATV Safari , Horse Safari in Cappadocia
What to know
This tour can be customized. Please get in touch with me.
Route & locations
Istanbul Airport, Turkey to İstanbul, Turkey