Original
Explorer
Eastern Turkey Explorer
11 days
Start
Istanbul, Turkey
Finish
Antalya, Turkey
Trip Code
ERSE
Min Age
15
Trip Size
1 - 12
Physical Rating
Meals
10 breakfasts, 1 lunch
Transport
Private Bus, Boat, Train
Accommodation
Hotel (10 nights)
From £2,415(11 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
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.
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!
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.
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.
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?
There are some long travel days on this trip, but there will be plenty to see, breaking up the journey along the way.
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.
There are some long travel days on this trip, but there will be plenty to see, breaking up the journey along the way.
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.
Inclusions
Meals
10 breakfasts, 1 lunch
Transport
Private Bus, Boat, Train
Accommodation
Hotel (10 nights)
Included activities
Sivas - Old city walking tour
Adiyaman - Cendere Bridge
Adiyaman - Sunset at Mt. Nemrut
Mardin - Leader-led orientation walk
Diyarbakir - Diyarbakir Castle
Mardin - City walking tour
Mardin - Living Museum
Sanliurfa - Sira Gecesi Night Entertainment
Sanliurfa - Home-cooked lunch
Sanliurfa - Gobeklitepe guided tour
Halfeti - Countryside hike
Halfeti - Boat tour
Gaziantep - Local Street Food crawling
Gaziantep - Baklava making demonstration
Konya - Catalhoyuk guided tour
Antalya - Ormana Village visit
Antalya - Leader-led Orientation Walk
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Important notes
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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