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8 Days, Eastern Turkey Private Tour From Istanbul

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8 Days, Eastern Turkey Private Tour From Istanbul

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Ferry ride to Aktamar Church Parkings fees All taxes

Accommodation

My Turkey Adventure works with a select number of boutique hotels all around Turkey. Over the years, our guides and team members have combined passenger feedback with their own experiences to create a list of reliable accommodations. We have built professional relationships with the owners and staff at these establishments, and their pride, helpfulness, and enthusiasm reflects in the hotelโ€™s quality and service. We try to steer clear of the โ€œluxuryโ€ 4- and 5-star resorts. By catering to large tour groups, these hotels usually have mediocre service, poorer-quality rooms, and offer buffet-style meals that are picked-at by dozens of travelers each day. The hotels we work with, albeit smaller/boutique, have earned our trust due to their consistent quality, safe and central locations, authenticity, and friendly service. All of our accommodations have free wifi and offer fresh breakfasts with a variety of options. ยญ See sample hotels we use for this itinerary: 2 nights Istanbul: Centrum hotel or similar 1 night Trabzon: Panagia Suite hotel or similar 1 night Erzurum: Rafo hotel or similar 1 night Kars: Katerina Sarayฤฑ hotel or similar 1 night Van: Double Tree by Hilton or similar 2 nights Mardฤฐn: Yay Grand hotel or similar 1 night Adiyaman: Hilton Garden Inn or similar 2 nights Cappadocia: Sofa hotel Avanos or similar 1 night Antalya: Eski Masal hotel or similar 1 night Kas: Linda Hotel or similar 1 night Fethฤฐye: Perdikฤฑa Hฤฑll hotel or similar 2 nights Selcuk: St. John hotel or similar 1 night Pamukkale: Melrose View Point hotel or similar 1 night ร‡anakkale: Bรผyรผk Truva hotel or similar

Transport

Ground transportation via a private, air-conditioned vehicle Airport transfers Domestic Flights

Meals

7 breakfasts

Flights

2 Domestic Flights

Insurance

Seat Insurance.

Guide

English Speaking Live Guide

Not included:

Others

Lunches & Dinners Entrance Fees Tips

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Itinerary of your trip 8 Days, Eastern Turkey Private Tour From Istanbul

  • Day 1 Arrival To Istanbul
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Arrival To Istanbul

      Welcome to Istanbul.

      • Arrival day.
      • joining the old city located hotel.
      • Free afternoon to explore Istanbulโ€™s old city on your own leisure.

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  • Day 2 Kars - Ani Ruins
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Kars - Ani Ruins

      • Early airport transfer and flight from Istanbul to Kars, a city dotted with Russian, Ottoman, and Selcuk monuments. 
      • After meeting with your guide at the Kars airport, drive a short distance to visit the ruins, the medieval capital of Armenia.
  • Day 3 Mt. Ararat & Ishak Pasha Palace
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Mt. Ararat & Ishak Pasha Palace

      • Enjoy 6 hours scenic drive around Mt. Ararat from Kars to city Van through Dogubayazฤฑt.
      • On the way, visit of Ishak Pasha Palace, a rare example of a mixture of Ottoman and Middle-Eastern architectural styles in the border town of doฤŸubayazฤฑt. 
  • Day 4 Akdamar Armenian Church.
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Akdamar Armenian Church.

      • Take a scenic boat trip out onto Lake Van
      • Visit Akdamar Island and its 10th-century Armenian Holy Cross Church before starting another 6 hours scenic drive to Mardin, around the lake.
      • Upon arrival, take an afternoon walk at the streets of old city, Mardin.

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  • Day 5 Dara Ruins & Dayrulzaferan Monastery
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Dara Ruins & Dayrulzaferan Monastery

      • Morning Visit of Dayrulzaferan Monastery and Dara ruins.
      • Vine tasting at the monastry.
      • Explore the old town of Mardin, known for its intricate and fascinating limestone architecture. ยญ
  • Day 6 Gobeklitepe
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Gobeklitepe

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      • 3Hrs drive to Gรถbekli Tepe, located in southeastern Turkey, is an archaeological site dating back to the 10th millennium BCE. Considered the worldโ€™s oldest temple, it features massive carved stones and pillars arranged in circular and rectangular formations, signifying early human religious practices and social organization long before settled civilization.
      • Hotel Check in.
      • Free Afternoon to explore Abrahamโ€™s cave, Local Markets & Cusine.
  • Day 7 Mt. Nemrut
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Mt. Nemrut

      • 4 hours drive to Mt. Nemrut, a high mountain in southeastern Turkey, is famed for its summit where a tomb-sanctuary complex built by King Antiochus I of Commagene in the 1st century BCE lies. This UNESCO World Heritage site is renowned for its colossal statues of gods and animals, showcasing a blend of Greco-Persian culture.
      • Sun set at the top of Mt. Nemrut.
      • Visit of Cendere bridge & Karakus tumulus on the way to mountain.
  • Day 8 Departure
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Departure

      • Flight from Adฤฑyaman airport to Istanbul. 
      • Tour ends at the domestic arrival of Istanbul airport at around 16.00pm.
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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Personal

Youโ€™ll be just with your guide or pilot. Examples of these activities are paragliding, sky diving, personal mountain climbing, etc.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 21 / Max: 75

Age range allowed for this experience.

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