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 Turkey Dream

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Ancient Wonders: Walk among ruins, temples, and timeless landmarks
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Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 4 - 13
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Day 1
Arrival in Diyarbakır
Arrival in Diyarbakır
Start point
Istanbul, Türkiye (Outside Exit Gate 14, İstanbul Airport)
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Wyndham Garden Hotel)
Day 2
Diyarbakır to Mardin
Diyarbakır to Mardin
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Izala Hotel )
Included Activities
- Explore Diyarbakır's Old Town
- Visit 10 Arches Bridge
- Visit Grand Mosque of Diyarbakır
Landmarks
10 Arches Bridge
Grand Mosque of Diyarbakır
Day 3
Mardin
Mardin
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Famous pizza served in a local restaurant in Kafro Village), Dinner (Regional specialties at Cercis Murat Konak, a historic Syriac mansion founded by award-winning chef Ebru Baybara Demir)
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Izala Hotel )
Included Activities
- Visit Deyrulzafaran Monastery
- Explore Kafro Village
- Lunch at Kafro Village local restaurant
- Regional specialties dinner at Cercis Murat Konak
Landmarks
Deyrulzafaran Monastery
Kafro Village
Cercis Murat Konak
Day 4
Dara - Şanlıurfa - Harran
Dara - Şanlıurfa - Harran
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Home-cooked lunch with a local family)
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Tessera Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Dara Ancient City
- Home-cooked lunch with a local family
- Explore Mardin's Old Town
- Visit Göbekli Tepe
- Explore Harran
Landmarks
Dara Ancient City
Göbekli Tepe
Harran
Day 5
Mount Nemrut
Mount Nemrut
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Tessera Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Mount Nemrut temple complex
- View colossal statues and monumental tomb
Landmarks
Mount Nemrut
Day 6
Gaziantep - Halfeti - Zeugma
Gaziantep - Halfeti - Zeugma
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Delicious lunch in Halfeti)
Accommodation
Hotel 5* (Sirehan Hotel)
Included Activities
- Taste world-famous baklava in Gaziantep
- Lunch in Halfeti
- Scenic boat tour on the Euphrates River
- Explore Zeugma Ancient City
Landmarks
Euphrates River
Zeugma Ancient City
Day 7
Gaziantep
Gaziantep
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation
Hotel 5* (Sirehan Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Zeugma Mosaic Museum
- Explore Bey district
- Turkish coffee at local café
- Guided walk through historic bazaars
- Visit Coppersmith Bazaar
Landmarks
Zeugma Mosaic Museum
Coppersmith Bazaar
Day 8
Departure from Gaziantep
Departure from Gaziantep
End point
Istanbul, Türkiye (ISTANBUL AIRPORT)
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
10 Arches Bridge
Grand Mosque of Diyarbakır

Landmarks
Deyrulzafaran Monastery
Kafro Village
Cercis Murat Konak

Landmarks
Dara Ancient City
Göbekli Tepe
Harran

Landmarks
Mount Nemrut

Landmarks
Euphrates River
Zeugma Ancient City

Landmarks
Zeugma Mosaic Museum
Coppersmith Bazaar

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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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Eastern Turkey Dream

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Arrival in Diyarbakır

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Mardin

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Dara - Şanlıurfa - Harran

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Mount Nemrut

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Gaziantep - Halfeti - Zeugma

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Gaziantep

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