Tour Code : EN-100

Anatolia Tour South to North - 14 Days/13 Nights

14 days Eastern Turkey tour starts when you arrive at Adana Airport, meet the assistant 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 Adana. (Dinner)

Our Adana city tour will start after an excellent breakfast at the hotel. The main sights we will see in Adana are the Clock Tower built by Ziya Pasha, Kazancılar Bazaar, Adana Ulu Mosque, the Stone Bridge (Taş köprü) on the Seyhan River, and Sabancı Mosque, which has six minarets. We will see the treasures of Adana during the city tour. We have delicious Adana kebabs for lunch and then depart for a 2-hour drive to 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 – Dinner )

 

After breakfast, the first stop of our Gaziantep tour will be Then we will go to Halfeti. (100 km, 1.5 hours) Halfeti district is also known as the hidden paradise of the Southeast for its historical stone houses, black roses, and natural beauty. We will visit Savaşan Village, a large part of which is underwater and called a "sunken city", on a boat tour. We see the Sunken Mosque, the Greek Castle, and Halfeti Neck, take lots of photos, drink coffee by the reservoir, and then go to Urfa (130 km, 1.5 hours). Lunch break on the way.
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 – Dinner )
We take dinner Traditional Sira night with traditional music.

 

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. We will return to our hotel and attend Urfa's famous Sira night.
Accommodation in Şanlıurfa. ( Breakfast – Dinner )

 

 

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 Adıyaman. ( Breakfast – Dinner )

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
Lunch break in Batman with delicious traditional meals.

During a short city tour, don't be surprised to encounter a modern city in the East with wide streets and modern buildings. After a short trip, we will see the El Rızk Mosque, the Süleyman Pasha mosque minarets, and Zeynel Bey’s tomb, among the historical artifacts that have been moved to the new Hasankeyf.
In Midyat, you will find the best examples of filigree art and all kinds of handcrafted silver jewelry, which Syriac masters created with their centuries of experience while visiting the Syriac-Muslim common neighborhoods. After shopping, we will see the beautiful view from the terrace of Midyat Guest House. 
We visit Mor Gabriel Monastery, 20 km past Midyat. After sightseeing in Nusaybin, we will take a tea break in the White Water recreation area, famous for its ice-cold stream. We will arrive in Mardin after seeing the cave tombs, cave houses, huge water cistern, and ancient city ruins spread over a wide area in the ancient city of Dara, which has a history of 3500-4000 years and is said to be the Ephesus of the East.
Dinner and Accommodation in Mardin. ( Breakfast – Dinner )

We designed the tour program so well that we will experience Mardin like locals. After breakfast, 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. 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. 
Dinner and Accommodation in Mardin. ( Breakfast – Dinner )

After breakfast, our journey from Mardin to Van will start (530 km, 7 hours). We will stop by the Bitlis city center, take a short city tour, and arrive in Tatvan city. After a lunch break, we will go to Ahlat, 45 km away. The largest Turkish-Islamic cemetery in the world, founded in 1200 by the Seljuks, has 8,169 tombstones. Some tombstones are 3.5 meters long. What makes the tombstones special is the inscriptions and decorations on them. After seeing the Grand Vault, Emir Bayindir Mosque, and the tombstones.
Dinner and accommodation in Van. ( Breakfast – Dinner )

 

Today's provincial tour will begin 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, 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.
 Dinner and accommodation will be provided in Van. ( Breakfast – Dinner )

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 )

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. Then, we will arrive in Erzurum and take a lunch break featuring Çağ Kebab and stuffed Kadayıf, which are local flavors of Erzurum. Later, after the trip to Nene Hatun Bastion, Double Minaret Madrasa, Ulu Mosque, Üç Kumbetler, Yakutiye Madrasa, Erzurum Congress, and the National Struggle Museum.
Dinner and accommodation at Erzurum. ( Breakfast – Dinner )

 

After breakfast at our Erzurum hotel, our 320 km journey to Trabzon, will take about 6 hours. We will take a lunch break in Gümüşhane and pass through Aşkale and Bayburt.  We will visit Karaca Cave, one of the two caves in Gümüşhane, which was formed 15 million years and was discovered in 1983, containing the richest stalactites and stalagmites in the world. Incredibly beautiful and shaped dripstone shapes, stalactites, stalagmites, dripstone shapes, and columns, consisting of many shades of red, blue, purple, green, yellow, and gray in the Karaca cave. Then, we will visit the famous Sümela Monastery, Sümela Monastery is a Greek Orthodox monastery and church complex built on a steep slope 300 meters above the valley, among steep mountains and deep streams. New sections were added to this monastery, whose construction started in the 13th century and was used until 1923. Take Lunch on the way.
After arriving in Trabzon, we will start with a Trabzon city tour. Trabzon's handmade woven ( Telkari and Kazaziye ) gold and silver jewelry is famous. Overnight stay in Trabzon. ( Breakfast – Dinner )

After arriving in Trabzon, we will start with a Trabzon city tour. We will visit Hagia Sophia Church, which is a beautiful example of Byzantine churches. Visit Ataturk Mansion, Panoramic view from Boztepe  Trabzon's handmade woven ( Telkari and Kazaziye ) gold and silver jewelry is famous. Drive to Uzungöl one of the famous touristic regions of Trabzon. Enjoy your time in Uzungol.
Overnight stay in Trabzon. ( Breakfast – Dinner )

After a delicious breakfast at our hotel Transfer to the airport for your return flight via connection to Istanbul Airport. Hope to see you on another Turkiye holiday. (Breakfast) (Breakfast)

Customized Tours
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.
** 1-2 nights stay in Istanbul and Istanbul tour are recommended.

People Per person in
Double
Single Room Extra Bed Children Fee
5 Pax 3794.00 4779.00 3794.00
7 - 11
3301.00
3 - 6
1100.00
6 Pax 3584.00 4569.00 3584.00
7 - 11
3091.00
3 - 6
1030.00
7-9 Pax 3095.00 4080.00 3095.00
7 - 11
2602.00
3 - 6
867.00
10-14 Pax 2646.00 3631.00 2646.00
7 - 11
2153.00
3 - 6
718.00
15-19 Pax 2465.00 3450.00 2465.00
7 - 11
1972.00
3 - 6
657.00
20-24 Pax 2307.00 3292.00 2307.00
7 - 11
1814.00
3 - 6
605.00
25-29 Pax 2195.00 3180.00 2195.00
7 - 11
1702.00
3 - 6
567.00
30-40 Pax 2100.00 3086.00 2100.00
7 - 11
1608.00
3 - 6
536.00
People Per person in
Double
Single Room Extra Bed Children Fee
5 Pax 4171.00 5157.00 4171.00
7 - 11
3490.00
3 - 6
1745.00
6 Pax 3961.00 4947.00 3961.00
7 - 11
3280.00
3 - 6
1640.00
7-9 Pax 3473.00 4458.00 3473.00
7 - 11
2791.00
3 - 6
1396.00
10-14 Pax 3023.00 4008.00 3023.00
7 - 11
2342.00
3 - 6
1171.00
15-19 Pax 2843.00 3828.00 2843.00
7 - 11
2161.00
3 - 6
1081.00
20-24 Pax 2685.00 3670.00 2685.00
7 - 11
2003.00
3 - 6
1002.00
25-29 Pax 2572.00 3558.00 2572.00
7 - 11
1891.00
3 - 6
945.00
30-40 Pax 2478.00 3463.00 2478.00
7 - 11
1797.00
3 - 6
898.00

Tour Type    : Private Tour
Price Policy : Price changes depending on people's number.
Tip policy    : The minimum tip fee recommended for the tour guides, drivers, waiters, hotel staff and luggage carriers serving on the tour is 6 Euros per person per day. It is paid in cash to the Travel Agency officer and distributed to the tour operators upon arrival in Turkey.                    

Price includes

Airport return transfers.

13 nights hotel accommodation, daily breakfast

12 dinners

All tours and entrance fees as per the itinerary

Sira Gecesi party with Dinner in Sanliurfa

Experienced and educated professional English tour guide.

All parking, highway, and  bridge fees

Private air-conditioned and non-smoking vehicle wan with an experienced driver

Highway, bridge, and parking fees

VAT – City Tax

Price Excludes

Travel insurance (highly recommended)

Personal expenses

Lunch

Beverages during lunch and dinners

Tips for the guide, driver, restaurant, and hotel.

Cancellation Policy  14 days Anatolia Tour

- For cancellations made 45 days before the tour, 100% refund. (Except per person 175 € for register, bank commission, and domestic flight ticket cost)
- For cancellations made 44 - 30 days before the tour, 50% refund. (Except for the Bank Commission)
- For cancellations made 29 - 15 days before the tour, 20 % refund.
- No refunds will be made on reservations made 14 days before the tour. %100 Penalty is applied.

Remarks 14 days Anatolia Tour

- Please note that it is mandatory to have travel health insurance.
- Our team confirms the selected hotels' availability on the booking date. if unavailable, book similar hotels for your stay.
- The guide may change the tour program due to bad weather, traffic jams, or similar situations.
- If any location in the itinerary is closed, we will arrange to visit other places.
- During the tours, you will be walking approximately 2 km every day on uneven and cobblestone surfaces, inclines, and steps.
- You should wear comfortable clothing, flat walking shoes, a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen during summer. Please bring a raincoat, warm clothes, winter walking shoes, an umbrella, etc., to stay comfortable in winter.
- When visiting religious places like churches, mosques, and cathedrals, it is recommended to wear plain clothing, including closed and long skirts
- The order of the sites visited may change to avoid crowds.
- Please ensure to carry your passport for all domestic flights. Domestic flights are economy class, and the luggage limit is 15 Kg.


Domestic Flight ticket information

We strive to provide our valued guests with the utmost comfort during intercity travels over long distances by arranging direct flights whenever possible. This ensures that no time is lost during flight transfers at the Istanbul airport. However, please be aware that direct flights between Cappadocia and Ephesus, as well as Cappadocia and Antalya, are only available on specific days of the week from May to October. Daily direct flights are not available. You may need to adjust your start dates by 1-2 days to accommodate these direct flight schedules. If this is not possible, we may need to include a connecting flight to Istanbul to complete the tour. Any necessary changes to the tour plan can be made by providing passenger information.


Flight ticket group reservation policy

Please note that flight ticket prices included in tour packages are only valid for individual passengers. If you are travelling in a group, it is recommended that you purchase your tickets well in advance to avoid any significant price increases. For domestic flights, such as Istanbul to Cappadocia, booking your group tickets at least 2-3 months before your trip is best. Failure to do so may result in limited availability and higher prices. Once your group reservation is confirmed, you must pay 30% of the ticket price within 2 days to secure your booking. The airline company may cancel your group request and ticket price offer if payment is not received within this timeframe.


 

HOTELS


Standard  Package  Hotels 

Adana (1)          - Senbayrak City 4*
Gaziantep (1)    - Safir Hotel 4*
Adıyaman (1)    - Dedeman Park 4*
Urfa (2)             - Nahrin Boutique Hotel     
Mardin ( 2 )      - Yay Grand Hotel 4*
Van ( 2 )            - Ramada Wynham Van 4*
Kars (1)             - Grand Ani 4*
Erzurum (1)      - Otel Zade 4*
Trabzon (2)       - Funda Hotel 4*
** Sample hotels are confirmed on the booking date in case of availability. Otherwise, similar hotels are booked.

 

Gold  Package Hotels 

Adana (1)       - Divan Adana  5*

Gaziantep (1)    - Grand Hotel Gaziantep 5*
Adıyaman (1)    - Ramada Adiyaman 4*
Sanliurfa (2)      - Hilton 5* 
Mardin ( 2 )      - Raymar Hotel 5*
Van ( 2 )            - Double Three By Hilton
Kars (1)             - Cheltikov Boutique
Erzurum (1)      - Polat Erzurum Resort 5*
Trbzon (2)         - Radisson Blue Trabzon 5*

** Sample hotels are confirmed on the booking date in case of availability. Otherwise, similar hotels are booked.

 

HIGHLIGHTS

Adana
Gaziantep
Zeugma Museum
Halfeti Dam 
Adıyaman
Mount Nemrut
Arsemia Ruins
Karakus Tumulus
Cendere Bridge
Sanliurfa
The pool of prophet Abraham
Halil ul Rahman Mosque
Urfa Castel
Sanliurfa Museum
Göbeklitepe
Mardin
Midyat
Kasımiye Madrasah
Dara ancient city
Deyrul Zafaran Monastery
Diyerbakır
Diyarbakır Grand Mosque
Hasan Pasha Han
Sheikh Muhattar Mosque
Bitlis
Tatvan
Ahlat
Van
Akdamar Church
Tuspa Castle
Muradiye waterfall
Doğu Beyazit
Ishak Pasha Palace
Kars
Ani Ruins
Erzurum
Karaca Cave
Gumushane
Sumela Monastery
Trabzon
Uzungol

 

 

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Tour Code
EN-100
Tour Name
Anatolia Tour South to North - 14 Days/13 Nights
Departure Point
Adana
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14 Days Eastern Anatolia Turkey tour  

 

Eastern Turkey tour is a beautiful Eastern Anatolia Turkey tour that covers Mesopotamia and the Black Sea coast. On this tour, discover the heritage of different civilisations and cultures, many essential monuments that have entered the Unesco world heritage, such as Gobeklitepe, Mount Nemrut, the Karaca Cave where the Prophet Abraham was born, wild natural landscapes, and lost cities.  Eastern Turkey tour Gobeklitepe has made the Urfa region of Mesopotamia more popular with its 12,000-year history.
Rüstem Pasa Palace overlooking Ararat Mountain, Ani Ruins, Erzurum's Seljuk Kumbets, Karaca Cave with the most giant stalactites and stalagmites in the world, the impressive view of the Sumela monastery and the green nature of the Black Sea, Mesopotamia's Steppes, Mysterious temples, Giant statues of gods on Nemrut Mountain are waiting to be discovered.
The summit of Mount Nemrut is a high Auro energy centre. Catch inner peace and happiness with Auro energy, elevation meditation during the fascinating sunset and sunrise visual feast on the endless horizon. 
Capture endless energy with mythological Gods in Mt. Nemrut. 

 

 

Information
  • Tour Code : EN-100
  • Duration : 14 Days
  • Start : Adana
  • End : Trabzon
  • Tour Season : 10 April - 31 October
  • Transfer : Vehicle
  • Distance : 2.800 Km
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