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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Kerry • traveled in May, 2025
Emre our guide and Mustafa our driver were excellent. We loved the itinerary and thoroughly enjoyed and learned a great deal of the places we visited, even when it was 41"C. The tour is promoted as a 5-day tour, but it is really a 4-day tour with breakfast only on the 5th day. The White Star hotel in Adiyaman was very good. The accommodation in Sanliurfa located in the old city was not great. The setting was nice, but the plumbing in the room we had a sewage odour which was just horrible. Others in the group were also not happy with their rooms. The food was very repetitive and a number of us were unwell gastro on the day of leaving following dinner at the hotel the evening prior.
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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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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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- Gobeklitepe and Mt Nemrut Tour
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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, Gaziantep, Istanbul Age Range Ages 8+ Operator Fez Travel From
- US$1,615
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
- US$4,000
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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
- US$3,449
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
- US$2,795
2 Night Nemrut, Sanliurfa, and Harran Tour from Cappadocia
1 Review by TourRadar travelers“We thoroughly enjoyed this tour and finished feeling very happy that we had added it to our itinerary.”
Mark, traveled in September
Ancient history comes alive from Mount Nemrut's colossal statues to 11,500-year-old Gobeklitepe. Sunrise among ancient gods, Abraham's Cave, and Harran's distinctive beehive houses await visitors. Professional guides and 4-star accommodations included.
Duration 3 days Destinations Cappadocia, Kahta, Harran, Mount Nemrut, Şanlıurfa Age Range All Ages Welcome Operated in English, Portuguese, Spanish Operator Emoji Tourism From $1,650
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Head through Eastern Turkey's ancient sites, starting with the stone heads of Mt. Nemrut at sunrise or sunset. Check out Gobekli Tepe's 11,600-year-old megaliths and stay in Mardin's golden hilltop hotels with views across to Syria. Cruise the Euphrates past Halfeti's sunken mosque and have a home-cooked lunch.
Duration 11 days Destinations Istanbul, Adiyaman, Mardin, Şanlıurfa, Gaziantep, Konya, Antalya Age Range Ages 15+ Operator Intrepid Travel From
10% Off- US$3,450
Medieval architecture and biblical sites dot the landscape from Ani to Mount Ararat near Dogubayazit. Van's 17th-century Hosap fortress, Akdamar Island's 10th-century Church, and Diyarbakir's Ulu Cami await history enthusiasts aged 8+. Comfortable stays at Zade Hotel Erzurum and Dies Hotel Diyarbakir. Approx. $350 per day includes 8 dinners.
Duration 14 days Destinations Istanbul, Trabzon, Hopa, Artvin, Erzurum, Kars, Dogubayazit, Van, Akdamar Island, HasankeyfSee all destinations Age Range Ages 8+ Operator Fez Travel From
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