8D7N Eastern Turkey Adventure

8 Days Turkey 2 to Go
DepartureIstanbul
ReturnKars
Min. travellers2
Booking periodAug 2026 till Nov 2027
Travel periodAug 2026 till Nov 2027

Tour Highlights

  • Dinner With a Local Family, Van.
  • Istanbul orientation walk.
  • Visit the Karakus Tumulous Monument.
  • Sunset from the summit of Mt Nemrut.
  • Gobekli Tepi archaeological site visit.
  • Walking tour of Mardin.
  • Boat ride on Lake Van.
  • Walking exploration of Akdamar Island.
  • Visit Van Castle.
  • Ishak Pasha Palace Tour in Doğubeyazıt.
  • Tour the Ani archaeological complex.

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1 Istanbul

Arrive at any time, and meet your CEO and group in the evening at a welcome meeting. Afterwards, head out for a short orientation walk around the hotel area on the way to an optional group dinner.

Day 2 Istanbul - Adiyaman

Transfer to the airport this morning for the flight from Istanbul to Adiyaman. Settle in for lunch by the lake of the Ataturk Dam before continuing on to the Mt. Nemrut area. Visit the funerary monument, Karakus, the Cendere bridge, then ascend to the summit of Mt. Nemrut for sunset. Continue on to Adiyaman where you can settle in for the night and enjoy dinner in the hotel.

breakfast · lunch · dinner

Day 3 Adıyaman - Sanliurfa

After an early breakfast, drive to Ataturk Dam to enjoy the viewpoint, then continue to Doğubayazıt and İshak Paşa Sarayı in Doğu Beyazıt. Continue to the ancient and impressive archaeological site of Gobekli Tepe. Afterwards, transfer to the nearby town of Urfa for the night and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.

breakfast · lunch

Day 4 Sanliurfa - Mardin

Travel to Mardin after breakfast this morning. Mardin’s old town is protected by UNESCO and is considered to be an open-air museum. Explore the historic limestone architecture and learn about the interesting landmarks throughout. The rest of the day is free for individual exploration or time to relax before joining the CEO for an optional dinner in the evening.

breakfast

Day 5 Mardin - Van

Settle in for a drive to Lake Van, the largest lake in Turkey. Upon arrival to the lakeside town of Gevas, board a boat to Akdamar Island for a CEO-led walk, then head back to your hotel in a private vehicle. Tonight you’ll be welcomed into a local home for dinner in Van.

breakfast · dinner

Day 6 Van - Kars

Visit the Van Citadel this morning, built by the ancient kingdom of Urartu. From there transfer to the previous capital of the Republic of Ararat, Dogubeyazit. Explore Ishak Pasha Palace then take in views of Mt. Ararat and across the mountains where the possible resting place of Noah’s Ark is said to be located. Continue on to Kars for a brief orientation walk, then settle in for the evening with free time.

breakfast

Day 7 Kars

Drive to Ani this morning, known as the city of 1001 churches,. Explore the Ani complex with your CEO, seeing the many religious buildings, palaces and forts before heading back to Kars for a free evening and optional final dinner out with the group.

breakfast

Day 8 Kars

Depart at any time.

What's included

Included

  • Accommodations
  • Transport
  • Meals as per itinerary

Not included

  • International air ticket
  • Travel insurance
  • Others not mentioned above

Prices & dates

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Your hotels

Hotel Centrum Istanbul

★★★

İstanbul Hoca Paşa Mahallesi ibni Kemal cad 14, Saffeti Paşa Sokağı 3/A, 34110 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye

In the lively Sultanahmet district, this upscale hotel is within an 11-minute walk of the Hagia Sophia museum and Basilica Cistern’s underground Roman site. Classically styled rooms come with hardwood or parquet floors and city views, in addition to flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, minibars and desks. Suites add sitting areas. The informal wooden-furnished restaurant on a veranda offers rooftop views and complimentary breakfast. Other amenities include a bar and a spa area with a hot tub, a sauna and a hammam decorated with mosaics.

White Star Hotel Adıyaman

★★★★

Adıyaman Yunus Emre, Atatürk Bv No:384, 02100 Adıyaman Merkez/Adıyaman, Türkiye

In an area with multiple shops and a hospital along the D360 national road, this informal hotel is 3 km from the ancient Adıyaman Castle and 5 km from the Perre Ancient City ruins. Simply decorated rooms feature Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and safes, as well as minibars, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. Suites add living areas. Upgraded suites have separate living rooms, saunas and whirlpool tubs. Amenities include a casual rooftop restaurant/bar, a cafe and a seasonal outdoor pool. A spa with a sauna and a steam room offers massages. Parking is available, as is breakfast served in a warm dining room.

Dedeman Şanlıurfa

★★★★★

Şanlıurfa Atatürk, Meteoroloji Caddesi No:19, 63100 Haliliye/Şanlıurfa, Türkiye

Across from Şehitlik Parkı, this contemporary hotel is a 10-minute walk from the Şanlıurfa Müzesi archaeological displays and 500 m from the D400 highway. Relaxed, warmly decorated rooms have flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, minibars, and tea and coffeemakers. Upgraded rooms add sofas, and suites offer living/dining areas; some have whirlpool tubs. Breakfast (surcharge) is offered in an elegant eatery. Other amenities include a rooftop restaurant/bar, a dining terrace and a lobby bar. There's also a fitness center offering an indoor pool, a hot tub and a sauna, plus a hammam and exercise classes. Parking is free.

Kaya Ninova Hotel Mardin

★★★★

Mardin Şar, 239 Bademci sokak NO:1 47100, 47100 Artuklu/Mardin, Türkiye

In a stately building on a narrow cobblestone street, this refined hotel is a minute's walk from Mar Hırmız Keldani Kilisesi church, dating from 397. It's 2 km from both the 3,000-year-old Mardin Castle and the D955 motorway. Featuring hardwood floors, the unfussy rooms offer free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs, as well as tea and coffeemakers, and minibars. Upgraded rooms, some with engraved wall/ceiling panels, add sitting areas. There's a relaxed indoor restaurant that has a rooftop terrace with castle views.

Bianca Hotel Van

Van Bahçıvan, Zübeyde Hanım Cd. No: 16, 65130 İpekyolu/Van, Türkiye

Sim-er Hotel - Kars

★★

Kars Fevziçakmak, 36000 Kars Merkez/Kars, Türkiye

Tags & Interests
#Adiyaman #Istanbul #Kars #Mardin #Sanliurfa #Van
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