Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Istanbul
Istanbul- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner featuring Ottoman dishes including Hünkar Beğendi and special starters)
- Accommodation
- (Accommodation : Wyndham Old Town or Similar)
Included Activities
- Guided visit to Topkapi Palace
Landmarks Topkapi Palace 
- Day 2
Istanbul to Gaziantep
Istanbul to Gaziantep- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- (Hilton Garden inn or Similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Zeugma Mosaic Museum
- Explore Bakırcilar Çarşısı (Coppersmith Bazaar)
Optional Activities
- Dinner at İmam Çağdaş restaurant (noted as famous kebab restaurant for local specialties)
Landmarks Zeugma Mosaic Museum Bakırcilar Çarşısı - Day 3
Gaziantep to Adiyaman
Gaziantep to Adiyaman- Meals
- Lunch (Traditional meal with local Kurdish family in village), Breakfast
- Accommodation
- (Ramada by Wyndham Adiyaman or Similar)
Included Activities
- Local family lunch in village
- Visit with local Kurdish family
- Mount Nemrut visit with sunset viewing
Landmarks Mount Nemrut 
- Day 4
Adiyaman to Şanlıurfa
Adiyaman to Şanlıurfa- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- (Hilton Garden inn or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Göbekli Tepe
- Visit Şanlıurfa Archaeology Museum
- Visit Mosaic Museum
- Sıra Gecesi traditional activity
Landmarks Göbekli Tepe Şanlıurfa Archaeology Museum Mosaic Museum 
- Day 5
Şanlıurfa
Şanlıurfa- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Urfa Kebab - seasoned minced meat grilled over charcoal, less spicy than some regional kebabs but deeply flavorful)
Included Activities
- Visit Karahantepe
- Visit Soğmatar
- Visit Şanlıurfa Archaeology Museum
- Visit Mosaic Museum
Landmarks Karahantepe Soğmatar Şanlıurfa Archaeology Museum Mosaic Museum 
- Day 6
Şanlıurfa to Mardin
Şanlıurfa to Mardin- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- (Kasım Efendi Konağı Boutique hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Diyarbakır UNESCO city walls
- Orientation walk with guide
Optional Activities
- Baklava with traditional Turkish ice cream
Landmarks Diyarbakır City Walls 
- Day 7
Mardin
Mardin- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Mardin's signature meals including Kaburga Dolması (stuffed lamb ribs filled with rice, almonds, spices), Irok (stuffed kibbeh), and Kurdish traditional coffee Mırra)
- Accommodation
- (Kasım Efendi Konağı Boutique hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Stroll through Mardin Old Town
- Visit Dara Ancient City
- Visit Deyrulzafaran Monastery
Landmarks Mardin Old Town Dara Ancient City Deyrulzafaran Monastery - Day 8
Mardin to Van
Mardin to Van- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- ( Double Tree by Hilton or Similar)
Included Activities
- Scenic boat trip to Akdamar Island
- Visit Armenian Church of the Holy Cross
- Visit Van Castle
Landmarks Akdamar Island Armenian Church of the Holy Cross Van Castle 
- Day 9
Van to Kars
Van to Kars- Meals
- Breakfast (Delicious breakfast before departure)
- Accommodation
- (Katarina Palace Hotel or Similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Ishak Paşa Palace
- Visit cheese shop with Kars cheese tasting
Landmarks Ishak Paşa Palace Mount Ararat 
- Day 10
Kars to Istanbul
Kars to Istanbul- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- (Wyndham Istanbul old town or Similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Ani Ruins
- Visit Cathedral of Ani
- Visit Church of the Redeemer
Optional Activities
- Explore Kars city - Russian-era architecture and Ottoman heritage
Landmarks Ani Ruins Cathedral of Ani Church of the Redeemer 
