Eastern Turkey Tour 14 Days

Initial region Eastern Turkey

Duration 14 Days

Language English

Price € 3.550 _{/ person}

• Nemrut
• Zeugma mosaic museum gaziantep
• diyarbakır
• mardin monasteries
• karahantepe karahan tepe
• gobeklitepe gobekli tepe
• urfa and urfa museum
• yezidi villages of mardin zoraasteric nation of south east turkey
• van van castle, van cat, van musum
• noahs ark, noahs ararat, ararat mountain, ishakpasa palace
• devils castle, kars, ani ruins
• diyarbakır unesco site fortresses
• trabzon 

East Turkiye Tour

Day 1 : Arrival day Arrive to Gaziantep Airport and transfer to Hotel

14 days Eastern Turkey tour starts when you arrive atGaziantep  Airport, meet the Overland Travel s tour guide, who will be waiting for you, and transfer to the hotel. The tour program covers Southeast Anatolia, Eastern Turkey, Mazoptomia, and the Black Sea Coast and includes many valuable historical places in Turkey's UNESCO World Heritage list.

Overnight stay in Gaziantep Kaleli Hotel or Ravanda Hotel 4*

Day 2 : Gaziantep,  Zeugma Mosaic Museum

Today is time to explore Gaziantep. We will visit the Zeugma Mosaic Museum, the second-largest mosaic museum in the world; then, while visiting Bakırcılar Bazaar, Almacı Bazaar, and Zincirli Bedesten, there will be free time for shopping and lunch. Don’t forget to sample and buy Gaziantep’s famous baklava and pistachios!
Overnight stay in Gaziantep. ( Breakfast)

Day 3 :Gaziantep, Zeugma ancient City Tour , Sanliurfa, Sanliurfa Museum

After breakfast, the first stop of our tour will be Zeugma Ancient city. The ruins covered by water has taken to Zeugma museum but still many buildings and mosaic to see in Zeugma ancient city. Our Zeugma acient city  tour is a highlight of the day . Then in Viransehir city we have lunch break on the way. P. M.
Sanliurfa is the city of the prophets, Visit Halil-ur Rahman and Rızvaniye Mosque, Balıklıgöl (fish lake), according to legend formed in the place where the Prophet Abraham was thrown into the fire, and Ayn-el Zeliha Lake. After shopping at Bedesten and Gümrük Inn, we will have lunch at a local restaurant featuring Urfa's famous kebab and other regional dishes. We will also visit the Urfa Museum.
Overnight stay in Sanliurfa. ( Breakfast )
We have option to take see Traditional Sira night with traditional music.

Day 4 :Sanliurfa, Göbeklitepe Temple Tour, Karahan Tepe Tour, Tas tepeler Tour

After breakfast in our hotel in Urfa, we will start our tour of Urfa, the city of the prophets, including
The next stop will be Göbeklitepe temple, ( located in Taş Tepeler region ) the oldest open-air temple in the world, built 12,000 years ago and dating back to the Neolithic Age, which started a new era in the history of world archeology and even changed human history. As a result of the information provided by our guide about the Gobeklitepe temple, your humanity history information can change.

During the tour, you will feel Göbeklitepe's positive energy in its mystical environment. Then, we will go to Harran and visit its ancient city. Harran district, which has been continuously inhabited since the 6th millennium BC and was once the capital of the Assyrian and Umayyad civilizations, will welcome us with its conical domed houses and historical sights, Konik Harran Houses, Harran Mound, and El Firdevs Mosque, built by Umayyad Caliph Mervan (Cennet Mosque) will be among the places we will see after our Harran trip.

Day 5 :Mt.Nemrut, Arsemia Ruins, Adiyaman

After breakfast, we will leave Nemrut Mountain, where the tumulus of Antiochos of Commagene King and giant statues are located. This might be the part that will remain in your memories as the most unique place on this tour. With the narration of our guide, we will admire the rich history. On the way to Mount Nemrut via Kahta, visit Arsemia Ancient city, the summer capital of the Commegena Kings. Karakuş Tumulus for Kommegene king Sister and wife.  Roman Cendere Bridge. Arrive at the summit by minibus (large buses and minibuses cannot travel this route). After a tiring climb, we will see the Zeus, Apollo, Heracles, I Antiochhos, Commagene, Eagle, and Lion sculptures on the eastern terrace of the Nemrut summit. We will visit the tumulus of Antiochos of Commagene King at the top and altars and sculptures on the western terrace. It is impossible not to be impressed by the magnificent view and the beauty of the colossal statues at the top of Mt. Nemrut. Sunrise and sunset each have a different beauty in the endless horizon. We will depart for Adıyaman after the Mt. Nemrut tour.
Dinner and overnight stay in Mount Nemrut. ( Breakfast – Dinner )

Day 6 :Diyarbakir Tour, Diyarbakır Unesco Sites , Mardin

After breakfast depart for Diyarbakır. Crossing the Nissip Bridge on the Atatürk Dam from the beautiful geography of about 3 hours Diyarbakır has been one of the most important cities of Northern Mesopotamia throughout history, it is the cradle of civilizations where many religions, languages, and cultures have been integrated. 
First, we will visit the 5th Harem-i Sharif of Islam and Diyarbakır Grand Mosque, one of the first mosques in Anatolia. Then we will visit Diyarbakır City Walls on the UNESCO Cultural Heritage List. Coffee break and shopping break in historical Sülüklü Inn.
Later, we will see the Sheikh Muhattar Mosque, built during the Akkoyunlu period and famous for its Four-Legged Minaret. You will be amazed by the minaret's architecture, built on four pillars. 
We will also visit the graves of the companions of the Prophet Muhammad and the Prophet Suleiman Mosque. We will arrive in Mardin , Mardin Tour ,tour program so well that we will experience Mardin like locals. We will visit Deyrul Zafaran Monastery, which was the center of the Patriarchate for more than 1,000 years, and we will see the 4,000-year-old Sun Temple hospital, church, and baptistery.

Day 7: Full Day in Mardin, explore and free time

Best day to relax and explore Mardin, we  will start our tour of Old Mardin with the Kasımiye Madrasah in Mardin, which has a rich cultural mosaic with architectural structures that give a mystical Muslim, Syriac, Turkish, and Arabian atmosphere to this city where religions and languages ​​meet, and continue to the Ulu Mosque and minaret. Mosque Kebir, Şehidiye Madrasa, and PTT House are among the places we will see. During our free time in Mardin, don’t forget to buy extra luggage to take home local products, natural soaps (from Sabuncu Mehmet), nuts, almonds, and Mardin-specific almond candies, dried fruits, sweets, rosaries, and similar handmade accessories, and souvenirs.  Afternoon is ledt free to discover city on your own
Dinner and Accommodation in Mardin. ( Breakfast )

Day 8 :Church of Meryem Ana,  Hah köyü, Anıtlı village. Tatvan

After breakfast, our journey from Mardin Midyat, to visit Yezidi Village and Cemetary, we will see the zorastaist sect of mesopotamia today. We continue to Tatvan for overnight. Tatvan cuisine is Buryan Kebab, best place to taste it.
Overnight in Tatvan Kardelen hotel 

Day 9 :Akdamar Church, Tuspa Castel, Van Lake

Today's provincial tour will begin , we will travel to Akdamar Island in Lake Van's Edremit district to admire the stunning stonework of the Turkish state-restored Akdamar Church. transfer by boats from the pier. We will take picturesque photos of the lake and mountain scenery before returning to the city center. In Van, we can visit the Van Cat house to see these beautiful cats up close.
at Van Castle, also known as Tuspa Castle, built by Urartu King Sarduri 2800 years ago. The castle, located near Van Lake, became the capital of the Urartu Kingdom under the name Tuspa. We will explore the castle's rock tombs, which belonged to Urartu Kings. Following our visit to the Van Archeology and Ethnography Museum Dinner and accommodation will be provided in Van. ( Breakfast – Dinner )
Overnight in Home stay in Van and explore local life.

Day 10 :Muradiye,  Doğubeyazit,  Ishak Pasha Palace,  Kars

After breakfast, we will visit Muradiye Waterfall, which is 90 km away. After taking beautiful pictures here, we will move on to Doğubeyazıt. We will arrive in Doğu Beyazıt after crossing Tendürek mountain and its beautiful views. We will have a short lunch break and visit the famous İshak Pasha Palace. It is said that the construction of the 116-room palace took 99 years. After a tour of this magnificent palace overlooking Mount Ararat, we will arrive in Kars City via Iğdır. After entering the hotel, we will stroll through the streets of Kars and experience a new culture and climate. You can taste local foods such as goose meat, honey, Kars cheese, Kars gruyere cheese, yellowfish, Hengel, and kit, which are unique to Kars, and you can buy them to take home. You can see Russian architecture in Kars and experience the climate, geography, and culture, which is the basis of this fusion. 
 Dinner and accommodation in Kars. ( Breakfast – Dinner )

Day 11 :Kars,  Ani Ruins,  Kars

We will continue our tour by visiting the Ani Ruins. We will go to Sarıkamış, and after seeing historical artifacts such as Manuçehr Mosque, Ani Cathedral, Virgins Monastery, and Apostles Church in the ruins of Ani, which are on the UNESCO World Heritage list. Afternoon is time to explore russian artitecture of Kars buildings and taste local cheese, visit cheese museum.

Overnight in Kars

 Day 12 :Kars- Cıldır Lake, Devil Castle, Karagöl Savsat

Today we shall get very close to the Georgian border and visit the Karagol (Black Lake) National Park. This area of high upland pastures dotted with villages and dense forests is home to many brown bears. In the autumn they like to forage for fruit. In particular they enjoy the orchards of the local villagers! We plan on walking in the park area both in forest and in the environs of the very attractive village and on to the lake itself. Wildflowers abound on the pastureland and the views are stunning. We  visit enroute Karagol natinal park, trekking along the karagöl lake we see endemic flowers fishes and local nature flora and fauna. The first hour’s drive is a slow climb through a beautiful mix of forests and flower-strewn high meadows. Leaving the forests behind and crossing a pass over 2300m high we emerge into an area of high steppe cut by dramatic gorges. We plan to walk along the side of one such canyon to reach the ‘Devils Castle’- a small but beautifully situated fortress guarding one of the valleys that cuts through the steppe The surprising Lake Cildir is also on our route. At the end of the day we overnight in Savsat.

Day 13: Visit Tea farms of Cankurtaran Artvin, visit Düzköy wooden mosque, Visit Arhavi

Or last day to visit local tea farm, learn how to make kuymak and turkish tea. We meet local farmer Yasar and he introduce the life of blacksea people to us.
Overnight in Arhavi.

Day 14: Visit Hagiasofia of Trabzon and tour ends in Trabzon Airport

Today is our last day of the tour, we visit Trabzon, a truly ancient city, originally known as ‘Trebizond’. There is a beautiful and historically significant church near here called Aya Sophia, dating from the 13th century. Whilst not as grand as its namesake in Istanbul it certainly warrants a visit, keeping as it does a few quiet secrets. 
in the afternoon we arrive to Airport and finish the tour.

Accomodation excluded: upon request, we can organise you accomodation in Trabzon,
If you like to visit Sumela Monastry, we can organise optional tour to Sumela Monastry.
Let us know how many days you have we can customise this tour depending on your availabity, budget, flight time and group size.

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We can create a tour program on your request and offer an itinerary that suits your personal, educational, cultural, and budgetary requirements. Please contact us with your requests.
 

14 Days Eastern Turkiye,  Turkey tour  

 Eastern Turkey tour is a beautiful Eastern Anatolia Turkey tour that covers Mesopotamia and the Black Sea coast

Eastern Turkey Tours

English speaking professinal tour guide for entire tour

Tour minivan entire tour

All credentials and taxes parking tickets

All acomodation

All breakfast

Entrance fees that doesnt cover museum pass card

Eastern Turkiye Tours

Lunch and meals app per person 20-30 USD

Turkey museum pass: 165 Euro per person

Personal expenses and drinks

Tipping to guide and driver %15 of tour fee