Turkey in Style

Itinerary:
Day 1:
Arrival in Istanbul Welcome to Istanbul! After being picked up from the airport, you’ll be transferred
to your hotel, where you can spend the day at your leisure exploring the city. Overnight: Yasmak
Sultan Hotel, Istanbul (4-star)
Day 2:
Istanbul Highlights Today, visit the Topkapi Palace, home to Ottoman sultans, including the Hagia
Irene and the Harem sections. Continue your tour with stops at the iconic Blue Mosque, St. Sophia
Museum, and the Hippodrome. In the afternoon, enjoy the option of a half-day Bosphorus cruise,
where you’ll sail between two continents, Europe and Asia. Overnight: Yasmak Sultan Hotel, Istanbul
(4-star)
Day 3:
Fly to Cappadocia After breakfast, fly to Cappadocia. Upon arrival, your guide will take you on a tour
of the region’s unique lunar landscapes. Explore the Goreme Valley Open Air Museum, the fairy
chimneys, and the underground cities. Don’t forget your camera—there will be many photo-worthy
moments! In the evening, you can join an optional Turkish folklore event with belly dancing.
Overnight: Gamirasu Hotel, Cappadocia (Boutique Cave Hotel)
Day 4:
More of Cappadocia Explore more of Cappadocia today with visits to Pigeon Valley and Red Valley.
Then head to Cavusin Village and Avanos Town, where you’ll have the chance to learn about
traditional handmade pottery. Overnight: Gamirasu Hotel, Cappadocia (Boutique Cave Hotel)
Day 5:

Mt. Nemrut Leaving Cappadocia early, we drive towards Adiyaman, passing through the scenic
Kahramanmaras. The day culminates with a sunset visit to Mt. Nemrut, where you’ll see the
monumental statues of the Gods and the ancient Tombs of the Commagene Kingdom. Watch the sun
set over the majestic mountain and soak in the awe-inspiring atmosphere. Overnight: White Star
Hotel, Adiyaman (4-star)
Day 6:
Sanliurfa and Harran After breakfast, we head to Sanliurfa (Urfa), stopping en route to admire the
Ataturk Dam and the ancient town of Harran, famous for its mud-brick houses and historic city walls.
Once in Sanliurfa, visit the Holy Pools of Abraham and the cave believed to be the birthplace of the
Prophet Abraham. Overnight: Kasr-ı Hayat Boutique Hotel, Sanliurfa (Boutique Hotel)

Day 7:
Gobekli Tepe and More Start the day with a visit to Gobekli Tepe, the world’s oldest known religious
site, dating back 11,000 to 13,000 years, before visiting the Haleplibahce Mosaic Museum, Kizilkoyun
Nekropolis, and the Sanliurfa Archaeology Museum. These sites will provide you with fascinating
insights into the ancient past. Overnight: Kasr-ı Hayat Boutique Hotel, Sanliurfa (Boutique Hotel)
Day 8:
Gaziantep and Halfeti Today, embark on a scenic drive to Gaziantep. Take a boat trip in Halfeti to
explore the submerged city beneath the peaceful waters. Afterward, we’ll visit the Zeugma Mosaic
Museum, showcasing stunning mosaics from the ancient city of Zeugma. In the evening, we’ll catch a
flight back to Istanbul. Overnight: Yasmak Sultan Hotel, Istanbul (4-star)
Day 9:
Departure from Istanbul After breakfast, your tour concludes. Bid farewell to your new friends as we
transfer you to the airport for your onward flight.

Highlights

Ataturk Dam
Cappadocia – Çavuşin Village
Cappadocia – Pigeon Valley
Gaziantep – Mosaic Museum
Göreme – Open Air Museum (Dark Church)
Halfeti – Euphrates Boat Trip
Istanbul
Istanbul – Hippodrome
Istanbul – St. Sophia Museum
Kahramanmaraş
Sanliurfa (Urfa)
Sanliurfa (Urfa) – Ayni Zeliha Lake (Balıklıgöl)
Sanliurfa (Urfa) – Haleplibahce Mosaic Museum
Cappadocia – Avanos – Pottery Village
Cappadocia – Kaymakli – Underground City
Cappadocia – Red Valley
Göbekli Tepe
Göreme – UNESCO Heritage site
Harran
Istanbul – Blue Mosque
Istanbul – Old City – UNESCO Heritage site
Istanbul – Topkapi Palace (Hagia Irene and Harem)
Mt. Nemrut
Sanliurfa (Urfa) – Archaeology Museum
Sanliurfa (Urfa) – Cave of the Prophet Abraham
Sanliurfa (Urfa) – Kizilkoyun Nekropolis

Tour Price List (Prices are in US Dollars)

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