Eastern Turkey Tours & Trips
A visit to Turkey has to start in Istanbul and it’s amazing sights, but are you ready to go east? Prepare to explore fairytale Cappadocia, with its magical underground cities and hot air balloon rides. Street food fans will adore Gaziantep’s delicious flavors, and you must try ice cream in Kahramanmaras! Explore ancient history at Gobekli Tepe, and stare in wonder at Mount Nemrut. Your adventure is about to begin.
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Lee • traveled in October, 2025
the guide was good, the hotels and meals were fine. Southeast Turkey wasfull of interesting sityr old bodyes, thethiking was moderately strenuous - the right amount for my 78 old body ...the price was fair.. Your firm could be clearer on the itinerary before we set out, but things fell into place eventually...
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Shawn • traveled in November, 2025
Our guide Tashin was excellent. Most of the sites we visited were very interesting. I felt we could of skipped Laodecia Ancient City after visiting Ephesus and other sites. 16 in our group had a nice size bus so lots of room and the hotels we stayed at were nice and comfortable.
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Selden • traveled in May, 2025
The tour operator, Umut Kurt from Guide of Ephesus, communicated well, providing reminders and updates for things I needed to do in plenty of time. I ask a lot of questions, and Umut always responded quickly. We had three guides: Sabri Şahin for 5 days in the east, Bünyamin Kavak for Sultanahmet, Ayasofya, and Topkapı Saray on Monday, and Imran for Bosphorus boat ride and Spıce Bazaar on Tuesday. Each was knowledgeable and professional, but Sabri deserves special mention. It seemed like everywhere we went, other guides, restaurant owners, and more recognized him. All said we had gotten the best guide for the entire area. I agree. Sabri was not only knowledgeable, but he improvised things to do based on our interests and the weather. We feel that we have made a lasting friendship with him. In 60+ years of international travel, this was the first time I have ever taken an organized tour. The experience was very good, if somewhat exhausting, as we had a great deal to cover on every day of the tour. Umut did a great job of keeping us informed so there were no surprises.
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Archaeological marvels await at the 11,000-year-old Göbekli Tepe temple complex and Mount Nemrut's ancient stone heads at sunset. Visitors cruise Halfeti's sunken city and admire Roman mosaics at Gaziantep's Zeugma Museum. Comfortable stays at 3-star Nemrut Euphrat Hotel in Adiyaman and 4-star properties in Sanliurfa.
Duration 5 days Destinations Cappadocia, Adiyaman, Mount Nemrut, Harran, Şanlıurfa, Göbekli Tepe, Gaziantep, Istanbul Age Range Ages 8+ Operator Fez Travel From
- US$1,615
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1 Review by TourRadar travelers“Most of the sites we visited were very interesting. The hotels we stayed at were nice and comfortable.”
shawn, traveled in October
Stunning landscapes stretch from Cappadocia's fairy chimneys to Göreme's cave churches. The tour includes Derinkuyu Underground City, Whirling Dervishes performances, and hiking through UNESCO-listed rock formations. A traditional dinner with locals in Zelve Village completes the experience.
Duration 14 days Destinations Istanbul, Çanakkale, Gallipoli, Troy, Selcuk, Pamukkale, Antalya, Konya, Cappadocia Age Range Ages 12+ Operator National Geographic Expeditions with G Adventures From $3,899
25% Off- US$2,924You save $975
Mystical Mesopotamia 9 Days of Discovery in Southeastern Turkey
1 Review by TourRadar travelers“Sabri was not only knowledgeable, but he improvised things to do based on our interests and the weather.”
Selden, traveled in March
Cultural heritage comes alive at Dara ruins and Mardin's monasteries. Traditional villages and ancient archaeological sites showcase regional cuisine and crafts, with stays at characterful hotels.
Duration 9 days Destinations Istanbul, Diyarbakır, Mardin, Hasankeyf, Göbekli Tepe, Şanlıurfa, Harran, Birecik, Gaziantep Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Guide of Ephesus From
25% Off- US$4,000
Duration 9 days Destinations Istanbul, Cappadocia, Gaziantep, Şanlıurfa, Mount Nemrut, Diyarbakır, Mardin Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in English, Portuguese, Spanish Operator Emoji Tourism From
25% Off- US$2,760
Start at Göbekli Tepe, an archaeological site that's 11,000 years older than Stonehenge, then head up Mount Nemrut to see massive stone heads at sunrise. Cruise the Euphrates River in Halfeti where a partially submerged mosque appears from the water, and check out Gaziantep's Zeugma Mosaic Museum.
Duration 7 days Destinations Istanbul, Gaziantep, Şanlıurfa, Mount Nemrut, Diyarbakır, Mardin Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in English, Spanish Operator Emoji Tourism From
25% Off- US$2,795
Visit Göbekli Tepe, the world's oldest temple dating back to 9600 BCE, and Mount Nemrut where you'll find massive 1st-century statues perched high above Southeastern Anatolia. Stay at Tessera Hotel in Şanlıurfa and Sirehan Hotel in Gaziantep while checking out Dara Ancient City and Harran's beehive houses.
Duration 8 days Destinations Istanbul, Diyarbakır, Mardin, Şanlıurfa, Gaziantep Age Range Ages 8+ Operator True Blue Tour From
25% Off- US$3,643
8 Days, Eastern Turkey Private Tour From Istanbul
3 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“This eastern Turkey tour is an excellent overview of a fascinating part of Turkey most tourists don't get to.”
Serena, traveled in July
From Kars to Mardin, highlights include the Armenian capital Ani, Ishak Pasha Palace near Mount Ararat, and UNESCO site Göbeklitepe. Watch sunset at Mount Nemrut and rest at carefully selected properties like Double Tree Van.
Duration 8 days Destinations Istanbul, Kars, Van, Mardin, Şanlıurfa, Kahta Age Range Ages 21+ Operator My Turkey Adventures From
25% Off- US$4,114
