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8 Days Istanbul - Cappadocia - Mt Nemrut - Gobeklitepe - Mardin Tour

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  • Dome of a mosque with a minaret against a vast landscape.
  • Sunset view over stone statues and people sitting on a hill.
  • Traditional beehive houses.
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    Keyosha, traveled in October
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  • Pool of Abraham with arches and a mosque.
  • Hot air balloons floating over a rugged, scenic landscape at sunrise.
  • Gobeklitepe archaeological site with stone pillars.
  • Traditional stone interior with rugs and decorations.
  • Stone heads of ancient deities on a mountaintop at sunset.
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Istanbul

    Start point
    İstanbul Airport, İstanbul Airport Turkey, Arnavutköy, Istanbul 34275, Turkey (Our Guide will be waiting for you with your name written on a board at Exit 13., 06:00 - 23:55)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Erboy Hotel)
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  2. Day 2

    Istanbul

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Erboy Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Topkapi Palace
    • Visit Blue Mosque
    • Visit Hippodrome Square
    • Visit Hagia Sophia Mosque (exterior)
    • Visit Grand Bazaar
    Landmarks
    Topkapi Palace
    Blue Mosque
    Hippodrome Square
    Hagia Sophia Mosque
    Grand Bazaar
  3. Day 3

    Istanbul to Cappadocia

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (1811 Cave Hotel)

    Optional Activities

    • ATV Safari tour
    • Horse riding tour
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  4. Day 4

    Cappadocia

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel (1811 Cave Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Explore Red Valley
    • Hike through fairy chimneys
    • Visit Cavusin Greek village and rock-cut churches
    • Visit Ozkonak underground city
    • Visit Pigeon Valley
    • Visit Ortahisar Castle

    Optional Activities

    • Early morning hot air balloon flight tour
    Landmarks
    Red Valley
    Cavusin
    Ozkonak Underground City
    Pigeon Valley
    Ortahisar Castle
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  5. Day 5

    Cappadocia - Adiyaman - Mt Nemrut

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Park Dedeman Adıyaman Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Arsemia
    • Visit Severus Bridge
    • Visit Karakus Tumulus
    • Ascend Mt Nemrut and view ancient rock statues
    • Watch sunset at Mt Nemrut

    Optional Activities

    • Tea break at Pinarbasi
    • Stop in Kahramanmaras for ice cream
    Landmarks
    Arsemia
    Severus Bridge
    Karakus Tumulus
    Mt Nemrut
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  6. Day 6

    Adiyaman - Gobekli Tepe - Harran - Sanliurfa

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in Sanliurfa), Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (El Ruha Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Ataturk Dam
    • Visit Gobekli Tepe
    • Visit Harran village and ruins
    • Visit Harran city walls
    • Visit oldest Islamic university at Harran
    • Visit Harran castle
    • Visit Mevlid-i Halil Mosque and Prophet Abraham Cave
    • Visit Pools of the Holy Carp
    • Explore oriental covered bazaar
    Landmarks
    Ataturk Dam
    Gobekli Tepe
    Harran
    Mevlid-i Halil Mosque
    Prophet Abraham Cave
    Pools of the Holy Carp
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  7. Day 7

    Sanliurfa to Mardin

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Gazi Konağı Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Deyrulzafaran Monastery
    • Guided tour of Mardin Center
    • Visit Kirklar Church
    • Visit Protestant Church
    • Visit Latifiye Mosque
    • Visit Mardin Museum
    • Explore Cumhuriyet Square
    • Visit Old Bazaar
    • Visit Lower Bazaar
    • Visit Ulu Mosque
    • Visit Zinciriye Madrasa
    Landmarks
    Deyrulzafaran Monastery
    Kirklar Church
    Protestant Church
    Latifiye Mosque
    Mardin Museum
    Cumhuriyet Square
    Old Bazaar
    Lower Bazaar
    Ulu Mosque
    Zinciriye Madrasa
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  8. Day 8

    Mardin to Istanbul

    End point
    İstanbul Havalimanı (IST), Tayakadın Mah. Terminal Cad. No:1, Arnavutköy, Istanbul 34275, Turkey (Our Tour will conclude with an arrival to Istanbul Airport. , 12:00 - 15:00)
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  • Erboy Hotel

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  • Hot air balloons floating over a landscape at sunset.
  • Interior of a cave with arch-shaped formations.
  • Illuminated tower against a rocky hillside at night.
  • Stone statues at sunset in a mountainous area.
  • Children running near a mosque with a minaret.
  • Excavation site with ancient structures under a canopy.
  • Close-up of a spiral brick structure, possibly a well.
  • Traditional beehive mud huts with pottery and tools displayed outside.
  • Restaurant with warmly lit interiors set within an ancient-looking building.
  • Rocky hillside with ancient carvings.
  • Ancient stone bridge with two columns.
  • Statues of heads with mountainous background.
  • Person standing in front of a white natural formation.
  • Group of women posing with colorful wings.

Traveler Reviews

5.0
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  • Itinerary
    4.8
  • Transport
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  • Guide
    5.0
  • Accommodation
    4.5
  • Food
    4.7
  • Tour Operator
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  • M
    July 15th, 2025
    5.0
    Fantastic! The organization and information received before the tour was detailed and we largely followed the...
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    • Interior of a cave with arch-shaped formations.
    • Stone statues at sunset in a mountainous area.
    • Rocky hillside with ancient carvings.
    • Illuminated tower against a rocky hillside at night.
    • Close-up of a spiral brick structure, possibly a well.
    • Statues of heads with mountainous background.
    • Restaurant with warmly lit interiors set within an ancient-looking building.
    • Hot air balloons floating over a landscape at sunset.
    • Excavation site with ancient structures under a canopy.
    • Traditional beehive mud huts with pottery and tools displayed outside.
    • Ancient stone bridge with two columns.
    • Children running near a mosque with a minaret.
    Traveled in July 2025
    Reply from: Turkey Escapades
    Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a detailed and thoughtful review! We’re delighted to hear that the organization, pre-tour information, and itinerary helped make your journey smooth and enjoyable. It’s wonderful to know that our team was able to meet your specific needs quickly and that you felt well taken care of throughout the trip. We’re especially pleased that you found the vehicles comfortable for the long drives and that Ramazan made your travel days easier with his thoughtful hospitality. Mt. Nemrut and Göbekli Tepe are truly unforgettable places, and we’re glad the guides helped bring these sites to life for you. Thank you as well for your honest feedback regarding the accommodation in Şanlıurfa. We appreciate you pointing this out, and we will be reviewing this property to ensure improvements or adjustments for future itineraries. It’s fantastic to hear that you loved the MDC Hotel in Cappadocia and the Mansion Hotel in Mardin — both are indeed special places that reflect the spirit of their regions. We’re happy you enjoyed exploring the towns in your free time too. Your recommendation means a great deal to us. We’re grateful you chose Turkey Escapades and are thrilled that our proactive and responsive approach helped make your experience memorable. We would be honored to welcome you back for another adventure in the future!
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  • J
    September 8th, 2024
    5.0
    Flawless... the only way to describe our trip. I had been to Turkey 2 years ago, contracted Covid and was stranded...
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    Traveled in August 2024
    Reply from: Turkey Escapades
    Thank you very much for your feedback. Great to hear that you had a good time. Looking forward to see you again .. Regards Mehmet Darga
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  • N
    May 20th, 2024
    5.0
    Well organized tours and everything is awesome.
    Traveled in April 2024
    Reply from: Turkey Escapades
    Thank you very much for your feedback. Great to hear that you had a good time. Looking forward to see you again .. Regards Mehmet Darga
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  • K
    October 23rd, 2023
    5.0
    Everything was so well organized, the tour guide was extremely professional, gave us ample time to explore the place,...
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    Traveled in October 2023
    Reply from: Turkey Escapades
    Thank you very much for your feedback. Great to hear that you had a good time. Looking forward to see you again .. Regards Mehmet Darga
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  • M
    October 22nd, 2023
    5.0
    Outstanding arrangements …. Never felt alone anywhere … Hotels were too good… Food multiple options…. Transfers...
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    Traveled in October 2023
    Reply from: Turkey Escapades
    Thank you very much for your feedback. Great to hear that you had a good time. Looking forward to see you again .. Regards Mehmet Darga
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  • A
    April 21st, 2023
    5.0
    It was an amazing 8 days, we were able to visit all the significant places. During our organizing stage, Mehmet was...
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    Traveled in April 2023
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    Thank you very much for your review. Looking forward to see you again. Regards Mehmet Darga Turkey Escapades
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    April 21st, 2023
    5.0
    Highly recommended company great tour guide Parviz Nazem and of course Mehmet. All thumbs up!!
    • Person standing in front of a white natural formation.
    • Group of women posing with colorful wings.
    Traveled in April 2023
    Reply from: Turkey Escapades
    Thank you very much for your review. Looking forward to see you again. Regards Mehmet Darga Turkey Escapades
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  • A
    April 20th, 2023
    5.0
    Very accommodating to our group's request for tours.
    Traveled in April 2023
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    Thank you very much for your review. Looking forward to see you again. Regards Mehmet Darga Turkey Escapades
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    Tammy

    Asked on February 17th, 2026

    Which company sponsors this tour

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    • Turkey EscapadesOperator•Written February 2026

      This tour is operated by Turkey Escapades Travel.

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    Rachael

    Asked on December 23rd, 2025

    Price please?

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    • Turkey EscapadesOperator•Written December 2025

      The price in single room is 3190 USD

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    Elaine

    Asked on December 22nd, 2025

    What does partially guided mean please

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    • Turkey EscapadesOperator•Written December 2025

      All the tours will be operted by our professional guides. But as this tour is operated with flights, Istanbul guide will be locally in Istanbul and you will be welcomed by our local guide in Cappadocia.

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    Cassandra

    Asked on July 28th, 2025

    Is it possible to join this group?

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    • Turkey EscapadesOperator•Written July 2025

      Yes, you can able to arrive at 6 pm. We will be welcoming you at the airport. Day 1 of the tour is arrival day.

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    Asked on May 6th, 2025

    Would it be possible to temporarily hold the two available spots on this adventure while she finalizes her decision?

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      Traveler•Written May 2025

      What time does the group return to Istanbul on the last day?

    • Turkey EscapadesOperator•Written May 2025

      We will have an optional hot air balloon flight on the tour, we will be happy to confirm it for you. The price is 210 GBP per person.

    • Turkey EscapadesOperator•Written May 2025

      We will be using the flight below on last day; TK2675 Turkish Airlines. Mardin Departing from Mardin, 11 July 2025.11:10. Istanbul Arriving at Istanbul, 11 July 2025.13:25

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    Ana

    Asked on March 31st, 2025

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    • Turkey EscapadesOperator•Written March 2025

      We are happy to accommodate changes to the itinerary to suit your preferences.

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    Pascale

    Asked on March 10th, 2025

    Can I use credit cards for purchases in Turkey?

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    • Turkey EscapadesOperator•Written March 2025

      Yes, credit card payments are accepted in all shops and restaurants.

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    Asked on March 10th, 2025

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      Light jackets and comfortable sport shoes are recommended for the weather during the tour.

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    Asked on February 25th, 2025

    Can I reserve optional activities such as hot air balloon rides?

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      Yes, optional hot air balloon rides can be reserved at a cost of 180 USD per person, which can be paid on arrival.

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    Asked on January 26th, 2025

    What is the visa requirement for entering Turkey?

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      Official passport holders are required to have a visa to enter Türkiye. Ordinary passport holders are exempted from visa for up to 90 days within a 180-day period.

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