I'm a solo traveller & would start with the tour in Istanbul but would like to end by flying to Antalya rather than back to Istanbul. Is this possible?

As per your request, we can start the program with a flight from Istanbul to Diyarbakir and end it on the final day with a flight from Gaziantep to Antalya. We can also arrange the itinerary as a road trip, picking you up from Diyarbakir Airport and organizing the journey with a driving guide throughout the route.

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Eastern Türkiye Dream: 9-Day Journey Through Mesopotamia & Ancient Civilizations

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From Diyarbakır to Gaziantep

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Ancient Wonders: Walk among ruins, temples, and timeless landmarks
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Guided in English
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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Diyarbakir
Diyarbakir
Start point
Bağcılar, Gelen Yolcu, 21050 Bağlar/Diyarbakır, Türkiye (Outside Diyarbakır Airport)
Meals
Dinner (Welcome Dinner celebrating the distinctive flavours of Southeastern Turkey)
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Wyndham Garden Hotel)
Day 2
Diyarbakir to Mardin
Diyarbakir to Mardin
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (HH Babil Konağı)
Included Activities
- Visit Diyarbakir Old City UNESCO-listed area including the Great Mosque and Ten Arches Bridge
Landmarks
Diyarbakir Old City
Great Mosque of Diyarbakir
Ten Arches Bridge
Day 3
Mardin
Mardin
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner at Cercis Murat Konak, an elegant historic Syriac mansion preserving the rich culinary traditions of Southeastern Anatolia)
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (HH Babil Konağı)
Included Activities
- Visit Deyrulzafaran Monastery
- Visit Kasimiye Madrasa
- Explore Dara Ancient City
Landmarks
Deyrulzafaran Monastery
Kasimiye Madrasa
Dara Ancient City
Day 4
Mardin to Sanliurfa
Mardin to Sanliurfa
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Tessera Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Karahantepe archaeological site
- Visit Göbekli Tepe
Landmarks
Karahantepe
Göbekli Tepe
Day 5
Sanliurfa
Sanliurfa
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Tessera Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Balikligöl
- Visit Rızvaniye Mosque
- Visit Haleplibahçe Mosaic Museum
- Visit Sanliurfa Castle
Optional Activities
- Sanliurfa Sıra Night – Lively evening of traditional music, local cuisine and regional folklore
Landmarks
Balikligöl
Rızvaniye Mosque
Haleplibahçe Mosaic Museum
Sanliurfa Castle
Day 6
Sanliurfa to Adiyaman
Sanliurfa to Adiyaman
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner at Euphrat Hotel in Adiyaman)
Accommodation
Hotel (Nemrut Euphrat Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Mount Nemrut UNESCO World Heritage Site
Landmarks
Mount Nemrut
Day 7
Adiyaman to Gaziantep
Adiyaman to Gaziantep
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Sirehan Hotel)
Included Activities
- Boat cruise on the Euphrates in Halfeti
- Visit Zeugma archaeological site
Landmarks
Halfeti
Zeugma
Day 8
Gaziantep
Gaziantep
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Sirehan Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Zeugma Mosaic Museum
- Explore historic Bey District and bazaars
Landmarks
Zeugma Mosaic Museum
Bey District
Day 9
Gaziantep
Gaziantep
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Diyarbakir Old City
Great Mosque of Diyarbakir
Ten Arches Bridge

Landmarks
Deyrulzafaran Monastery
Kasimiye Madrasa
Dara Ancient City

Landmarks
Karahantepe
Göbekli Tepe

Landmarks
Balikligöl
Rızvaniye Mosque
Haleplibahçe Mosaic Museum
Sanliurfa Castle

Landmarks
Mount Nemrut

Landmarks
Halfeti
Zeugma

Landmarks
Zeugma Mosaic Museum
Bey District

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Guide
Insurance
Meals
Additional Services
Transport
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Where You'll Stay

HH Babil Konağı
Hotel 4*
Days 2, 3
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Tessera Hotel
Hotel 4*
Days 4, 5
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Nemrut Euphrat Hotel
Hotel
day 6
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Sirehan Hotel
Hotel 4*
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Barbara4.7•September 2026
The tour of Turkiye definitely exceeded my expectations. I appreciated spending more time in Istanbul and Cappadocia...
The tour of Turkiye definitely exceeded my expectations. I appreciated spending more time in Istanbul and Cappadocia than the other towns based on the historical sites and activities in each place. I did enjoy all the other cities and felt we spent an appropriate amount of time in Konya, Antalya, Pamukkale, and Kusadasi. I also felt the accommodations, tours, meals, and other items included in the package price made this trip a good value for the price. The tour coordinator, guide, and driver all provided friendly, excellent, and personalized service. Overall, I would recommend True Blue Tours to anyone looking for a quality travel experience in Turkiye.Show more

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Asked on January 31st, 2026
I'm a solo traveller & would start with the tour in Istanbul but would like to end by flying to Antalya rather than back to Istanbul. Is this possible?
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- True Blue TourOperator•Written January 2026
  As per your request, we can start the program with a flight from Istanbul to Diyarbakir and end it on the final day with a flight from Gaziantep to Antalya. We can also arrange the itinerary as a road trip, picking you up from Diyarbakir Airport and organizing the journey with a driving guide throughout the route.
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  Kristin
  Traveler•Written February 2026
  I would just like to know if we get to see the effigies on Mt Nemrut. I don't see that included.
- True Blue TourOperator•Written February 2026
  Mt. Nemrut is not included in this tour program at the moment; however, we can certainly add it if you wish. Do you have a fixed number of days for this trip? By adding a few extra days, we could include Mt. Nemrut in the itinerary. To assist you better, please let me know your preferred accommodation style. Do you prefer 3–4 star basic boutique hotels, or 4–5 star luxury hotels?

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