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Eastern Turkey From Istanbul - 14 days

14 days
Start and end in Istanbul
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 40
Ages 8+
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Highlights

  • Istanbul – Arrive and unwind with free time to explore this vibrant city bridging Europe and Asia
  • Trabzon – Discover the cliffside Sumela Monastery and Hagia Sophia overlooking the Black Sea
  • Erzurum – Journey through the scenic Georgian Valleys to reach this eastern Anatolian city
  • Kars – Visit the haunting ruins of Ani, a former Armenian capital rich in medieval history
  • Dogubayazit – Admire the architectural fusion of Ishak Pasha Palace set against Mount Ararat
  • Van – Explore Akdamar Island and its 10th-century Church of the Holy Cross on Lake Van
  • Tatvan – View the volcanic crater of Mount Nemrut before delving into Seljuk heritage in Ahlat
  • Hasankeyf – Experience the ancient riverside caves and ruins before they disappear beneath the dam
  • Mardin – Wander the historic Kasimiye Medrese and the vibrant Silver Bazaar in nearby Midyat
  • Diyarbakir – Cross the Tigris River on the 10 Arches Bridge and explore the ancient Ulu Cami
  • Nemrut – Ascend Mount Nemrut for sunset views over colossal statues and ancient royal tombs
  • Göbekli Tepe – Explore the world’s oldest known temple complex, predating Stonehenge by millennia
  • Sanliurfa – Stroll the Ottoman Bazaar and visit the revered Holy Pools of Abraham
  • Gaziantep – Marvel at the extraordinary mosaics of ancient Zeugma in the city’s world-class museum

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Arrival in Istanbul
  2. Day 2 Flight to Trabzon
  3. Day 3 Through Georgian Valleys
  4. Day 4 History and Highland Landscapes
  5. Day 5 Mount Ararat and Ishak Pasha Palace
  6. Day 6 Van and Akdamar Island
  7. Day 7 Crater Lakes and Seljuk Heritage
  8. Day 8 Hasankeyf and Midyat
  9. Day 9 Saffron Monastery and the Tigris
  10. Day 10 Sunset at the Summit
  11. Day 11 Göbekli Tepe and Sanliurfa
  12. Day 12 Mosaics and Markets
  13. Day 13 Return to Istanbul
  14. Day 14 Istanbul
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Customer Reviews

  • David
    · May 9th, 2025
    My last trip booked with Tourrader was operated by Travel Talk. It was a 10 day tour of the Balkan Region of Eastern Europe. It was a group adventure with about 35 people.
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  • Deborah
    · September 6th, 2024
    The tour director who met me at the Titania hotel was very organized and professional, Thanassis Bourliaskos. My taxi driver was waiting for me at the airport and took me directly to my hotel, the Titania. Beautiful hotel with good buffet breakfast. I would have liked to stop at more tourist sites in Greece. I booked the excursion for Sounion and Temple of Poseiden. Took longer than 1 hour to arrive on the bus. Okay. Visited the Acropolis museum and the Acropolis. So awesome!! Meteora was beautiful inside the monasteries but no pictures inside. Picturesque views outside the monasteries. We visited 2 monasteries. There was a 3 day cruise to Mykonos, Kusadasi with an Ephesus excursion. Mykonos is a beautiful island walking along the shore with lots of shopping. Ephesus is one of the largest archeological sites. Patmos excursion was amazing to visit the cave where St John wrote Revelation in the Bible and also included was St John's monastery. Cruise also included Crete and Santorini. I wish I would have rode the donkeys up and down the mountain. I paid to visit the village which is very crowded with narrow pathways. I had a great time and met some very interesting people. The waiters on the cruise, Celestyl were very kind and courteous. Excellent service!! I would highly recommend this 8 day tour and cruise on the Aegean sea.
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  • Liz
    · August 30th, 2025
    I loved the size of the tour as a 16 passenger mini coach. All of the passengers were very friendly and welcoming. The first half of our tour with driver Peter was amazing. He was informative and fun! Even made sure something was special for the day if the weather didn’t quite cooperate. The second half our tour with driver Graeme was amazing too. Lots of history told, even if he said the same thing 2-3 times. He too made sure we saw the amazing sights of the Orkneys & NC500. Overall a fabulous tour
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14 days
Eastern Turkey From Istanbul - 14 days
From Istanbul to Istanbul

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