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Eastern Turkey Uncovered - 13 days

13 days
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Start and end in Istanbul
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  • Galata Tower rises above Istanbul’s historic skyline as boats glide along the Bosphorus at golden hour.
  • Weather-worn giant stone heads sit on Mount Nemrut beneath a bright blue sky.
  • Ancient circular stone enclosures of Göbekli Tepe archaeological site under soft light.
  • Ruined church with grass-covered roof stands against rolling green hills and dramatic skies near Kars.
  • Sumela Monastery clings to a sheer forested cliff high above a misty valley in the Pontic Mountains.
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  • Historic Akdamar Church sits beside the blue waters of Lake Van backed by a snow-capped mountain.
  • Çifte Minareli Medrese with twin brick minarets stands before a backdrop of snow-dusted mountains and city buildings.
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Istanbul to Trabzon

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Trabzon city at leisure
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  2. Day 2

    Trabzon - Sumela Monastery - Artvin

    Included Activities

    • Visit Hagia Sophia of Trabzon
    • Visit Sumela Monastery in Altındere National Park
    • Scenic drive along Black Sea coast
    Landmarks
    Hagia Sophia of Trabzon
    Sumela Monastery
    Altındere National Park
  3. Day 3

    Artvin - Georgian Valleys - Erzurum

    Included Activities

    • Travel through Georgian Valleys
    • Pass through historic settlements of Ishan and Artvin
  4. Day 4

    Erzurum - Sarikamis - Kars

    Meals
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    Included Activities

    • Explore Erzurum's Seljuk monuments
    • Visit ruins of Ani
    • Tour Ani's churches, city walls and palaces
    Landmarks
    Ani
    Aras River Valley
  5. Day 5

    Kars - Dogubayazit - Van

    Included Activities

    • Visit Ishak Pasha Palace
    • View Mount Ararat
    Landmarks
    Ishak Pasha Palace
    Mount Ararat
  6. Day 6

    Van - Akdamar Island

    Included Activities

    • Visit Hosap Castle
    • Boat crossing to Akdamar Island
    • Visit Church of the Holy Cross
    Landmarks
    Hosap Castle
    Akdamar Island
    Church of the Holy Cross
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  7. Day 7

    Van - Tatvan - Nemrut Crater - Ahlat

    Included Activities

    • Drive along southern shores of Lake Van
    • Visit Nemrut Volcano Crater
    • Explore Ahlat's Seljuk monuments and medieval cemetery
    Landmarks
    Nemrut Volcano Crater
    Ahlat
  8. Day 8

    Tatvan - Hasankeyf - Midyat - Mardin

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Hasankeyf's caves and medieval ruins
    • Visit Silver Bazaar in Midyat
    • Visit Kasimiye Medrese in Mardin
    Landmarks
    Hasankeyf
    Midyat
    Kasimiye Medrese
  9. Day 9

    Mardin - Diyarbakir

    Included Activities

    • Visit Deyrulzafaran Monastery (Saffron Monastery)
    • Visit Ten Arches Bridge in Diyarbakir
    Landmarks
    Deyrulzafaran Monastery
    Ten Arches Bridge
  10. Day 10

    Diyarbakir - Mount Nemrut

    Included Activities

    • Explore Ulu Cami (Great Mosque) in Diyarbakir
    • View Diyarbakir's basalt walls
    • Cross Euphrates River by ferry
    • Visit Mount Nemrut summit and colossal statues of King Antiochos I
    • Watch sunset at Tumulus of Antiochos
    Landmarks
    Ulu Cami
    Mount Nemrut
    Tumulus of Antiochos
  11. Day 11

    Mount Nemrut - Sanliurfa

    Included Activities

    • Visit Gobekli Tepe
    • Visit Karahan Tepe
    • Explore Holy Pools of Abraham
    • Visit Abraham's Cave
    Landmarks
    Gobekli Tepe
    Karahan Tepe
    Holy Pools of Abraham
    Abraham's Cave
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  12. Day 12

    Sanliurfa - Gaziantep

    Included Activities

    • Visit Urfa Archaeology Museum
    • Explore Ottoman Bazaar
    • Visit Zeugma Mosaic Museum
    Landmarks
    Urfa Archaeology Museum
    Ottoman Bazaar
    Zeugma Mosaic Museum
  13. Day 13

    Gaziantep to Istanbul

    Meals
    Breakfast

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    April 30th, 2026
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    March 25th, 2026
    overall cost was a bit expensive but turkey was an amazing place and the trip was great. thankyou
  • Sharyn
    February 10th, 2026
    Absolutely loved our tour of Turkey. Our guide, Esra was very knowledgeable, helpful and enjoyed a conversation and...
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