Itinerary
- Day 1
Istanbul
Istanbul- Start point
- İstanbul Havalimanı (IST), Tayakadın Mah. Terminal Cad. No:1, Istanbul, 34275, Türkiye (Arrival Gate 14 will be meeting point, 05:00 - 23:55)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Recital Hotel Old City )
Optional Activities
- Explore Istanbul surroundings independently
- Day 2
Istanbul
Istanbul- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Recital Hotel Old City )
Included Activities
- Visit Spice Market (Egyptian Bazaar)
- Bosphorus Cruise with views of Ottoman-era palaces, waterfront mansions, historic fortresses, and mosques
Landmarks Spice Market (Egyptian Bazaar) Bosphorus - Day 3
Istanbul to Diyarbakır to Midyat
Istanbul to Diyarbakır to Midyat- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Ramada Encore by Wyndham Midyat )
Included Activities
- Visit Diyarbakır City Walls
- Explore old city of Diyarbakır
- Visit Great Mosque of Diyarbakır (Ulu Cami)
Landmarks Diyarbakır City Walls Great Mosque of Diyarbakır (Ulu Cami) 
- Day 4
Midyat to Mardin
Midyat to Mardin- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Fairouz Konak Hotel )
Included Activities
- Explore Midyat's historic houses and important religious and cultural sites
- Explore Mardin's old town with sandstone buildings, mosques, madrasas, and churches
Landmarks Midyat Old Town Mardin Old Town 
- Day 5
Mardin
Mardin- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Fairouz Konak Hotel )
Optional Activities
- Stroll through narrow streets of the old city
- Visit local handicraft shops
- Enjoy traditional Mardin cuisine
- Relax at terrace café overlooking the Mesopotamian plains
- Visit additional historical attractions independently
- Day 6
Mardin to Şanlıurfa
Mardin to Şanlıurfa- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Vilayetler Evi Hotel )
Included Activities
- Visit Pool of Abraham (Balıklıgöl)
- Explore Şanlıurfa's traditional bazaar district
Optional Activities
- Visit additional historical and cultural highlights of Şanlıurfa (depending on timing)
Landmarks Pool of Abraham (Balıklıgöl) Şanlıurfa Bazaar 
- Day 7
Şanlıurfa to Mount Nemrut to Gaziantep
Şanlıurfa to Mount Nemrut to Gaziantep- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Ibis Hotel Gaziantep )
Included Activities
- Visit Mount Nemrut archaeological site with monumental stone heads and statues
Landmarks Mount Nemrut 
- Day 8
Gaziantep to Istanbul
Gaziantep to Istanbul- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Recital Hotel Old City )
Included Activities
- Visit Zeugma Mosaic Museum with Roman-era mosaics including the Gypsy Girl
- Explore Gaziantep's historic center and traditional bazaars
Landmarks Zeugma Mosaic Museum Gaziantep Historic Center - Day 9
Istanbul
Istanbul- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Topkapi Palace
- Visit Hagia Sophia
- Explore Sultanahmet (Blue Mosque) area
- See historic Hippodrome
Optional Activities
- Visit additional highlights of Istanbul's Old City (depending on available time)
Landmarks Topkapi Palace Hagia Sophia Sultanahmet (Blue Mosque) Hippodrome - Day 10
Istanbul
Istanbul- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Recital Hotel Old City )
Optional Activities
- Shop at the Grand Bazaar
- Explore cafés and boutiques of Galata and Karakoy
- Visit museums
- Cross to the Asian side of the city
- Enjoy Istanbul's restaurants and waterfront neighborhoods
Landmarks Grand Bazaar - Day 11
Istanbul
Istanbul- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 4* (Recital Hotel Old City )
Optional Activities
- Last-minute shopping
- Additional sightseeing
- Optional experiences
- Explore Balat neighborhood
- Explore Fener neighborhood
- Explore Galata neighborhood
- Explore Ortaköy neighborhood
- Explore Beşiktaş neighborhood
- Explore Kadıköy neighborhood
- Day 12
Istanbul
Istanbul- End point
- İstanbul Havalimanı (IST), Tayakadın Mah. Terminal Cad. No:1, Istanbul, 34275, Türkiye (departure terminal, 03:00 - 23:55)
- Meals
- Breakfast
