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9 Days Cappadocia & Historical Mesopotamia Tour

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  • Statues and mountain at Mount Nemrut during vibrant sunset.
  • Tourists exploring the rock formations in Cappadocia.
  • Rock formations and cave dwellings in Cappadocia.
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Ancient Wonders
Walk among ruins, temples, and timeless landmarks
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: Portuguese, Spanish
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Istanbul to Cappadocia

    Istanbul to Cappadocia
    Start point
    Istanbul, Türkiye (We can pick up from Istanbul Hotels or Airport)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Nostalji Cave Suites Hotel), Hotel (Yunak Evleri), Hotel (Castellum Cave Cappadocia)
  3. Day 2

    Cappadocia

    Cappadocia
    Meals
    Lunch (Traditional Turkish lunch in Avanos)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Nostalji Cave Suites Hotel), Hotel (Yunak Evleri), Hotel (Castellum Cave Cappadocia)

    Included Activities

    • Goreme Museum visit with rock-cut churches and frescoes
    • Devrent Valley exploration
    • Pasabagi (Monks Valley) visit
    • Traditional Turkish lunch in Avanos
    • Pottery making experience with local experts
    • Goreme Panorama visit
    • Uchisar rock castle visit

    Optional Activities

    • Hot Air Balloon Tour at 05:00
    Landmarks
    Goreme Museum
    Devrent Valley
    Pasabagi
    Goreme Panorama
    Uchisar
  4. Day 3

    Cappadocia to Gaziantep

    Cappadocia to Gaziantep
    Accommodation
    Hotel 5* (Gaziantep Sirehan Hotel)
  5. Day 4

    Gaziantep - Halfeti - Şanlıurfa

    Gaziantep - Halfeti - Şanlıurfa
    Meals
    Lunch (Local culinary specialties showcasing Gaziantep's gastronomic heritage)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 5* (Nevali Hotel & Convention Center)

    Included Activities

    • Zeugma Mosaic Museum visit
    • Gaziantep old streets exploration
    • Grand Bazaar (Zincirli Bedesten) visit
    • Euphrates River Cruise from Halfeti

    Optional Activities

    • Shopping in the Grand Bazaar
    Landmarks
    Zeugma Mosaic Museum
    Grand Bazaar (Zincirli Bedesten)
    Halfeti
    Euphrates River
  6. Day 5

    Şanlıurfa

    Şanlıurfa
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 5* (Nevali Hotel & Convention Center)

    Included Activities

    • Göbekli Tepe archaeological site visit
    • Harran visit
    • Fish Lake (Balıklıgöl) visit
    • Halil-ur Rahman Mosque visit
    • Abraham's cave visit

    Optional Activities

    • SIRA GECESI IN ŞANLIURFA - Traditional cultural evening with local music, folk dances, and storytelling (Per person price: $70)
    Landmarks
    Göbekli Tepe
    Harran
    Fish Lake (Balıklıgöl)
    Halil-ur Rahman Mosque
  7. Day 6

    Şanlıurfa to Diyarbakır

    Şanlıurfa to Diyarbakır
    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel 5* (Anemon Diyarbakır Otel)

    Included Activities

    • View Atatürk Dam
    • Explore Mount Nemrut and monumental stone statues
    • Cross Euphrates River via Nisibi Bridge
    Landmarks
    Atatürk Dam
    Mount Nemrut
    Nisibi Bridge
  8. Day 7

    Diyarbakır to Midyat

    Diyarbakır to Midyat
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Park Dedeman Midyat)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Grand Mosque of Diyarbakır (Ulu Cami)
    • Explore Four-Legged Minaret (Dört Ayaklı Minare)
    • Visit Surp Giragos Armenian Church
    • Visit Mor Gabriel Monastery
    Landmarks
    Grand Mosque of Diyarbakır (Ulu Cami)
    Four-Legged Minaret (Dört Ayaklı Minare)
    Surp Giragos Armenian Church
    Mor Gabriel Monastery
  9. Day 8

    Mardin

    Mardin
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Lunch (Lunch during the tours), Dinner (Dinner at the hotel)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Park Dedeman Mardin)

    Included Activities

    • Excursion to Midyat
    • Visit ancient city of Dara
    • Visit Deyrulzafaran Monastery
    • Guided walking tour of Old Mardin (Eski Mardin)
    • Visit Zinciriye Medrese (Sultan Isa Medresesi)
    • Visit Mardin Grand Mosque (Ulu Cami)
    Landmarks
    Ancient City of Dara
    Deyrulzafaran Monastery
    Zinciriye Medrese (Sultan Isa Medresesi)
    Mardin Grand Mosque (Ulu Cami)
  10. Day 9

    Mardin to Istanbul

    Mardin to Istanbul
    End point
    Istanbul, Türkiye (We can drop off to Istanbul Hotels or Airport)
    Meals
    Breakfast

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Where You'll Stay

  • Nostalji Cave Suites Hotel

    Nostalji Cave Suites Hotel

    Hotel
    Days 1, 2
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  • Castellum Cave Cappadocia

    Castellum Cave Cappadocia

    Hotel
    Days 1, 2
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  • Yunak Evleri

    Yunak Evleri

    Hotel
    Days 1, 2
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  • Gaziantep Sirehan Hotel

    Hotel 5*
    day 3
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  • Nevali Hotel & Convention Center

    Hotel 5*
    Days 4, 5
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  • Anemon Diyarbakır Otel

    Hotel 5*
    day 6
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  • Park Dedeman Midyat

    Hotel 4*
    day 7
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  • Park Dedeman Mardin

    Hotel 4*
    day 8
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All accommodations are subject to change

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Traveler Moments

  • 9 Days Cappadocia & Historical Mesopotamia Tour customer review video
  • Zoomed-in shot of several hot-air balloons floating above rugged rocky cliffs in Cappadocia.
  • Wide aerial landscape of Cappadocia’s valleys filled with colorful hot-air balloons drifting above unique rock formations.
  • Closer view of ancient circular stone structures and monumental pillars at Göbekli Tepe archaeological site.
  • Stone enclosures and tall T-shaped pillars at the archaeological site of Göbekli Tepe under protective roofing.
  • Tall, mushroom-shaped rock formations known as fairy chimneys rising above a sparse landscape under a clear blue sky.
  • High aerial shot of dozens of hot-air balloons drifting over rocky spires and the town in Cappadocia.
  • Bustling indoor bazaar with hanging goods, bright neon signs and crowds of shoppers in a narrow market aisle.
  • Close-up view of colorful hot-air balloons floating above Cappadocia’s rock formations with distant mountains.
  • Man in a black winter coat and beanie holding a brown plush monkey while standing on a snowy mountainside.

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    Owen5.0•April 2026
    A very good tour. Our tour guide Deniz was extremely helpful, considerate and flexible, allowing variations to suit...
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    • Man in a black winter coat and beanie holding a brown plush monkey while standing on a snowy mountainside.
    • Stone enclosures and tall T-shaped pillars at the archaeological site of Göbekli Tepe under protective roofing.
    • Tall, mushroom-shaped rock formations known as fairy chimneys rising above a sparse landscape under a clear blue sky.
    • High aerial shot of dozens of hot-air balloons drifting over rocky spires and the town in Cappadocia.
    • Close-up view of colorful hot-air balloons floating above Cappadocia’s rock formations with distant mountains.
    • 9 Days Cappadocia & Historical Mesopotamia Tour customer review video
    • Zoomed-in shot of several hot-air balloons floating above rugged rocky cliffs in Cappadocia.
    • Bustling indoor bazaar with hanging goods, bright neon signs and crowds of shoppers in a narrow market aisle.
    • Wide aerial landscape of Cappadocia’s valleys filled with colorful hot-air balloons drifting above unique rock formations.
    • Closer view of ancient circular stone structures and monumental pillars at Göbekli Tepe archaeological site.
    Traveled in April 2026
    Reply from: Emoji Tourism
    First of all, we are delighted to hear that you were satisfied with our service. Thank you as well for your kind feedback. We hope to welcome you back on your next trip to Turkey. Wishing you all the best
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