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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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 2 - 14
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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Diyarbakır
Diyarbakır
Start point
Istanbul, Türkiye (Outside Exit Gate 14, İstanbul Airport)
Meals
Dinner (Welcome Dinner celebrating the distinctive flavours of Southeastern Türkiye)
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 UNESCO-listed Old City
- Visit the Great Mosque
- Visit the Ten Arches Bridge
Landmarks
Diyarbakır Old City
Great Mosque of Diyarbakır
Ten Arches Bridge
Day 3
Mardin
Mardin
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner at Cercis Murat Konak, an elegant historic Syriac mansion offering traditional Southeastern Anatolian cuisine)
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Izala Hotel )
Included Activities
- Visit Deyrulzafaran Monastery
- Visit Kasımiye Madrasa
- Explore Dara Ancient City
Landmarks
Deyrulzafaran Monastery
Kasımiye Madrasa
Dara Ancient City
Cercis Murat Konak
Day 4
Mardin to Şanlıurfa
Mardin to Şanlıurfa
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Tessera Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Karahantepe
- Visit Göbekli Tepe
Optional Activities
- Explore Şanlıurfa's lively streets, traditional bazaars or cafés
Landmarks
Karahantepe
Göbekli Tepe
Day 5
Şanlıurfa
Şanlıurfa
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Tessera Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Balıklıgöl
- Visit Rızvaniye Mosque
- Visit Haleplibahçe Mosaic Museum
- View Şanlıurfa Castle and historic quarter
Optional Activities
- Şanlıurfa Sıra Night – Enjoy a lively evening of traditional music, local cuisine and regional folklore
Landmarks
Balıklıgöl
Rızvaniye Mosque
Haleplibahçe Mosaic Museum
Şanlıurfa Castle
Day 6
Şanlıurfa to Adıyaman
Şanlıurfa to Adıyaman
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Sirehan Hotel)
Included Activities
- Explore Mount Nemrut and its colossal stone heads
- Visit Mount Nemrut UNESCO World Heritage Site
Landmarks
Mount Nemrut
Day 7
Adıyaman to Gaziantep
Adıyaman to Gaziantep
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Sirehan Hotel)
Included Activities
- Boat cruise in Halfeti along the Euphrates
- Explore 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
Gaziantep Bey District
Day 9
Gaziantep
Gaziantep
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Transfer to Gaziantep Airport

Landmarks
Diyarbakır Old City
Great Mosque of Diyarbakır
Ten Arches Bridge

Landmarks
Deyrulzafaran Monastery
Kasımiye Madrasa
Dara Ancient City
Cercis Murat Konak

Landmarks
Karahantepe
Göbekli Tepe

Landmarks
Balıklıgöl
Rızvaniye Mosque
Haleplibahçe Mosaic Museum
Şanlıurfa Castle

Landmarks
Mount Nemrut

Landmarks
Halfeti
Zeugma

Landmarks
Zeugma Mosaic Museum
Gaziantep Bey District

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Izala Hotel
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Hotel 4*
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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 Türkiye Dream: 9-Day Journey Through Mesopotamia & Ancient Civilizations

Itinerary

Introduction

Diyarbakır

Diyarbakır to Mardin

Included Activities

Mardin

Included Activities

Mardin to Şanlıurfa

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Şanlıurfa

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Şanlıurfa to Adıyaman

Included Activities

Adıyaman to Gaziantep

Included Activities

Gaziantep

Included Activities

Gaziantep

Optional Activities

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