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Taste of Enticing Mesopotamia: Cradle of Civilization, The Spirit of Gobeklitepe 10 Day Tour

10 days
Start and end in Istanbul
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 15 - 35
Age range 9 to 99
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Highlights

  • Explore the Roman Hippodrome in Istanbul
  • Visit the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia
  • Discover the treasures of Topkapi Palace
  • Stroll through Istanbul's vibrant Spice Market
  • Shop at the historic Grand Bazaar

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Istanbul Arrival
  2. Day 2 Istanbul
  3. Day 3 Istanbul / Gaziantep
  4. Day 4 Gaziantep / Adıyaman
  5. Day 5 Adıyaman / Sanlıurfa
  6. Day 6 Sanlıurfa / Mardin
  7. Day 7 Mardin
  8. Day 8 Mardin / Diyarbakır
  9. Day 9 Diyarbakır / Istanbul
  10. Day 10 Departure Istanbul
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Flights
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Free eSIM
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What's Not Included

  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Operated by

Dorak Tours

Number of tours

10

Age Range

2 to 99 years old

Response time

5 hours

Response rate

95%

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Customer Reviews

  • Richard
    · May 27th, 2025
    The tour was extremely well organised and professional run. Documentation provided was very detailed and easy to understand. Communication with Dorak Tours was also excellent. The tour guide Harry was very attentive to our needs and went out of his way to make make the trip and experience enjoyable. He was very knowledgeable and extremely curious throughout the trip. The hotels were excellent with meals provided each night whilst travelling. The whole trip was truly fascinating and worthwhile. I would highly recommend this tour and the tour guide.
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  • erminio
    · May 17th, 2025
    We spent 13 glorious days in Turkey. Utku, our guide was awesome. He communicated well. He shared his knowledge about the country's history, the different cultures and nature. He also told us many interesting side stories about Turkish traditions. Oskan, our driver was excellent at his job with a pleasant attitude and a big smile. Utku and Oskan were excellent: cordial, patient and always ready to help us
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  • Terence
    · May 7th, 2025
    The Wonders of Turkey holiday was great, but there were a few disappointments… The tour itself ticked all the boxes and went to all the amazing places we wanted to see. The transport was great - Ali was an excellent driver. The hotels were really good, though sometimes a bit isolated. The meals in the hotel were disappointing - a buffet every night. The hot food was barely warm and mushy. Fortunately there were lots of salad to fill up on. The tour guide was disappointing. On our first morning I explained to Uktu that my husband needed to buy a warm coat at the Grand Bazaar and asked if he could direct us to where we could purchase one (it was much colder than we expected). When we went to the Grand Bazaar Uktu told us all about gold, and then marched us straight through the bazaar. We didn’t stop anywhere! Uktu said it would warm up in a few days, and that the quality in the GB was poor. That night, in Bolu, it was snowing, and continued to be freezing for the next few days. The cooler weather affected my husband’s health when it didn’t need to if my simple request had been acted on. Whilst Uktu has a brilliant knowledge of his country, there were other instances where we felt disappointed in our dealings with him.
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Dates & Availability

10 days
Taste of Enticing Mesopotamia: Cradle of Civilization, The Spirit of Gobeklitepe 10 Day Tour
From Istanbul to Istanbul

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    Judy

    Asked on March 8th, 2025

    Is it okay to start the tour on day 4

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    • Dorak ToursOperatorWritten March 2025

      It's possible to join the tour later, but we recommend joining from the beginning. This way, you won't miss the first visited places, you won't have trouble adapting to the guide and the other people on the tour, and if you join later, you will still need to pay the full price.

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    Tiffany

    Asked on March 5th, 2025

    is it possible to join the tour in Gaziatep on day 3 (May 30th)?

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    • Dorak ToursOperatorWritten March 2025

      Unfortunately, we can't allow late joiners to our tours. Also, you're currently the only request for that date. Unfortunately, we can't organize a tour for just one person. Would you like me to let you know if there are any other participants?

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    Marina

    Asked on February 3rd, 2025

    I would like to know if you have a single supplement on this tour. If so how much?

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    • Dorak ToursOperatorWritten February 2025

      The single supplement is $267. So the single room price is $2.582 with the promotion.

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