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Eastern Turkey Explorer
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Start
Istanbul, Turkey
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Finish
Antalya, Turkey
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Trip Code
ERSE
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Min Age
15
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Trip Size
1 - 12
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Physical Rating
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Meals
10 breakfasts, 1 lunch
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Transport
Private Bus, Boat, Train
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Hotel (10 nights)
From £2,415(11 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
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Visit Gobekli Tepe, Catalhoyuk and Mt Nemrut. Learn about the layered history and evolving civilization of the region as you wander through these archeological sites.
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Indulge in a home-cooked meal at Nahil Guesthouse – an organisation committed to providing fair work and support for local women. Then, try some local dishes on a street food tour in Gazientep – the birthplace of baklava!
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Travel through the rugged Mesopotamian landscape to Mardin. Walk past the historic madrasahs and lively bazaars, visit the Living Museum and meet local copper workers and telkari artists.
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Walk through the Halfeti countryside, then cruise along the Euphrates River on a boat tour and see the sunken city up close, where minarets and rooftops rise above the water.
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Take part in the Sanliurfa tradition of Sira Gecesi. Explore the city’s nightlife, which is brought alive by music and dance to celebrate human connection and the beauty of life.
Is this trip right for you?
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There are some long travel days on this trip, but there will be plenty to see, breaking up the journey along the way.
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There is limited time in Istanbul or Antalya, so it’s highly recommended to speak with your booking agent if you are interested in staying longer.
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There are some long travel days on this trip, but there will be plenty to see, breaking up the journey along the way.
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There is limited time in Istanbul or Antalya, so it’s highly recommended to speak with your booking agent if you are interested in staying longer.
Itinerary
Explore historical Neolithic ruins and trace the origins of baklava in Eastern Turkey
Journey from Istanbul to Antalya on this 11-day adventure, where you’ll see ancient ruins, bustling villages and sunken cities. Visit the historical towns of Sanliurfa and Mardin, take in golden hour on top of Mt. Nemrut and set off on a tasting trail in baklava's birthplace. Cruise through Euphrates, sit down to a home-cooked meal at Nahil Guesthouse and learn about the dawn of human civilization as you walk through the archaeological site of Gobekli Tepe and Catalhoyuk.
- DAY 1Day 1 • Istanbul
- DAY 2Day 2 • Sivas
- DAY 3Day 3 • Adiyaman
- DAY 4Day 4 • Mardin
- DAY 5Day 5 • Mardin
- DAY 6Day 6 • Sanliurfa
- DAY 7Day 7 • Halfeti / Gaziantep
- DAY 8Day 8 • Gaziantep
- DAY 9Day 9 • Konya
- DAY 10Day 10 • Antalya
- DAY 11Day 11 • Antalya
Inclusions
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10 breakfasts, 1 lunch
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Private Bus, Boat, Train
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Hotel (10 nights)
festival Included activities
circleSivas - Old city walking tour
circleAdiyaman - Cendere Bridge
circleAdiyaman - Sunset at Mt. Nemrut
circleMardin - Leader-led orientation walk
circleDiyarbakir - Diyarbakir Castle
circleMardin - City walking tour
circleMardin - Living Museum
circleSanliurfa - Sira Gecesi Night Entertainment
circleSanliurfa - Home-cooked lunch
circleSanliurfa - Gobeklitepe guided tour
circleHalfeti - Countryside hike
circleHalfeti - Boat tour
circleGaziantep - Local Street Food crawling
circleGaziantep - Baklava making demonstration
circleKonya - Catalhoyuk guided tour
circleAntalya - Ormana Village visit
circleAntalya - Leader-led Orientation Walk
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Saturday Apr 04, 2026
Tuesday Apr 14, 2026
Trip size max: 12 - 12 spaces left
£2,486
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Saturday Apr 18, 2026
Tuesday Apr 28, 2026
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£2,415
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Saturday May 02, 2026
Tuesday May 12, 2026
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£2,415
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Saturday May 09, 2026
Tuesday May 19, 2026
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£2,415
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Sunday May 31, 2026
Wednesday Jun 10, 2026
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£2,415
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Saturday Aug 29, 2026
Tuesday Sep 08, 2026
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£2,415
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Saturday Sep 12, 2026
Tuesday Sep 22, 2026
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£2,486
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Saturday Sep 19, 2026
Tuesday Sep 29, 2026
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Saturday Sep 26, 2026
Tuesday Oct 06, 2026
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£2,486
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Saturday Oct 10, 2026
Tuesday Oct 20, 2026
Trip size max: 12 - 12 spaces left
£2,415
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Important notes
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1. A single supplement is bookable on this trip, subject to availability. Please consult your booking agent if you are interested.
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