Set into an ancient world as you explore Mesopotamia on this trip to Turkey.
Starting in the Cappadocia region, you'll explore otherworldly landscapes, rock-hewn cities and vast archaeological sites to get a feel for the life and times of Ancient Mesopotamia.
While staying in luxurious hotels, you'll have a mixture of guided tours and free explorations to make the most of your time in Turkey with the opportunity to take two sunrise tours to make sure you make see the very best of this stunning landscape. You'll finish the tour in Gobekli Tepe, one of the most curious archaeological sites in the world. Set into an ancient world as you explore Mesopotamia on this trip to Turkey.
Starting in the Cappadocia region, you'll explore otherworldly landscapes, rock-hewn cities and vast archaeological sites to get a feel for the life and times of Ancient Mesopotamia.
While staying in luxurious hotels, you'll have a mixture of guided tours and free explorations to make the most of your time in Turkey with the opportunity to take two sunrise tours to make sure you make see the very best of this stunning landscape. You'll finish the tour in Gobekli Tepe, one of the most curious archaeological sites in the world.
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Itinerary
Day 1
Welcome to Cappadocia!
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You'll be greeted at the airport by your driver and guide and taken to your hotel. You'll have some time to rest and recuperate after your flight. Welcome to Cappadocia!
Accommodation
MDC Cave Hotel Cappadocia★4 star
Transportations
Private Driver from Kayseri Erkilet Airport to MDC CAVE HOTEL CAPPADOCIA
Destinations
Ürgüp
Day 2
North Cappadocia Tour
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Explore the beauty of this space-like landscape on a north Cappadocia tour, including the Devrant Valley, famous for its irregularly shaped rock formations, Pashabag known for its 'fairy chimneys', Avanos, and Goreme. During your tour, you'll have lots of opportunities to explore as you introduced to what was Mesopotamia.
Accommodation
MDC Cave Hotel Cappadocia★4 star
Activities
Devrent Valley
Avanos
Göreme
Esentepe Panoramic Viewpoint
Uchisar Castle
Meals
Breakfast and lunch
Destinations
Ürgüp
Nevşehir
Avanos
Day 3
South Cappadocia Tour
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Early this morning, you'll have the chance to jump in a hot air balloon to see Cappadocia from the sky as the sun rises. Either way, you'll start the day by hiking in the Rose Valley. You'll then continue to Cavusin one of the oldest settlements of Cappadocia, the underground city of Kaymakli and Ortahsir, with its unique castle.
Accommodation
MDC Cave Hotel Cappadocia★4 star
Activities
Hot Air Balloon Ride in CappadociaOptional Activity
Rose Valley
Çavuşin
Kaymakli Underground City
Ortahisar
Meals
Breakfast and lunch
Destinations
Ürgüp
Göreme Belediyesi
Nevşehir
Çavuşin
Kaymakli Underground City
Ortahisar
Day 4
The Journey to Kahta
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Starting from Cappadocia at 8 AM, we have an interesting drive today as we pass by Tekir plateau, Karatay Caravansaray and Kahraman Maras where you'll be able to sample Turkey's best ice cream! You'll journey through the arid landscape of this region for 6 hours before arriving in Kahta mid-afternoon. You may wish to explore when you arrive, alternatively, you can rest in the hotel.
Accommodation
Hilton Garden Inn Adiyaman★3 star
Activities
KahtaOptional Activity
Transportations
Private Driver from Cappadocia to Kahta
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Ürgüp
Adıyaman
Kahta
Day 5
Mount Nemrut to Harran
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Arrive at Mt. Nemrut before dawn and ascend the mountain in 15 minutes to watch the magical sunrise over the plateau. After this beautiful experience, you'll visit the massive ancient rock statues of Nemrut. Return to Kahta and tour the ancient city before heading south to Harran for a tour of this fascinating 4000-year-old town with many tales of civilisations and religions that have went through it, including the mud-brick beehive houses.
Accommodation
Dedeman Şanlıurfa★5 star
Activities
Mount Nemrut
Kahta
Harran
Transportations
Private Driver from Kahta to Harran
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Adıyaman
Kahta
Şanlıurfa
Harran
Day 6
Gobekli Tepe to Istanbul
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Early morning we will visit the Gobekli Tepe, an archaeological site with millennia of history which will allow you to discover the region. You can observe the excavation currently running at the site and then head to the airport to catch your return flight to Istanbul from Sanliurfa airport.
Accommodation
Yasmak Sultan Hotel★4 star
Activities
Göbekli Tepe
Transportations
Private Driver from Dedeman Şanlıurfa to GAP Şanlıurfa Airport
Plane from Şanlıurfa to İstanbul
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Şanlıurfa
Fatih
Day 7
Departure
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On the final morning of your trip to Turkey, you'll have free time to do any last-minute shopping before you are transferred to the airport for your departing flight.
Transportations
Private Driver from İstanbul to Istanbul Airport
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Fatih
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What’s included?
6 nights accommodation
12 activities
6 breakfasts and 2 lunches
Airport transfer
Entrance fees
Ground transportation
Licensed English speaking guides
What’s not included?
Alcohol beverages
Domestic flights
Entry visas / airport departure tax
Gratuities
International flights
Laundry
Personal expenses
Travel insurance
Trekking permits
Starting From
AU$ 5,298/ per traveller sharing
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Turkey in 7 days
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