Itinerary
- Day 1
Adiyaman
You'll leave Cappadocia early and drive through Kahramanmaras to reach Adiyaman. The main focus here is Mount Nemrut, where you'll see ancient tombs from the Kingdom of Commagene and colossal statues of the gods. You'll climb up to the Tumulus of Antiochos and catch the sunset over this 2,000-year-old funerary monument before settling into your accommodation for the night.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore ancient Tombs of the Kingdom of Commagene at Mount Nemrut
- View Colossal Statues of the Gods
- Ascend to Tumulus of Antiochos for sunset viewing
Landmarks/POIs Mount Nemrut Tumulus of Antiochos Colossal Statues of the Gods - Day 2
Adiyaman to Sanliurfa
After breakfast, you're heading to Sanliurfa on a scenic route that passes the Ataturk Dam. You'll stop in historic Harran to wander through its distinctive mud-brick houses and see the ancient city walls. Once in Sanliurfa, you'll visit the Holy Pools of Abraham and the cave traditionally believed to be where Prophet Abraham was born, then head to your accommodation.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit historic town of Harran with distinctive mud-brick houses and ancient city walls
- Explore the Holy Pools of Abraham
- Visit cave believed to be birthplace of Prophet Abraham
Landmarks/POIs Harran Holy Pools of Abraham Ataturk Dam - Day 3
Sanliurfa Archaeological Exploration
This day focuses on archaeology. You'll start at Gobekli Tepe, an important archaeological site with sacred structures dating back 11,000 to 13,000 years. From there, you'll check out Karahan Tepe with its 250 plus megalithic structures and T-shaped pillars. Later you'll see Roman mosaics at the Haleplibahce Mosaic Museum, explore rock-carved tombs at Kızılkoyun Nekropolis, and finish at the Sanliurfa Archaeology Museum before returning to your accommodation.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Gobekli Tepe archaeological site with earliest sacred structures
- Visit Karahan Tepe with 250+ megalithic structures and T-shaped pillars
- Tour Haleplibahce Mosaic Museum with Roman mosaics
- Explore Kızılkoyun Nekropolis with rock-carved tombs
- Visit Sanliurfa Archaeology Museum
Landmarks/POIs Gobekli Tepe Karahan Tepe Haleplibahce Mosaic Museum Kızılkoyun Nekropolis Sanliurfa Archaeology Museum - Day 4
Sanliurfa to Gaziantep to Istanbul
The scenic drive to Gaziantep includes a stop in Halfeti where you'll take a boat on the Euphrates River to see the partially submerged city. In Gaziantep, you'll visit the Zeugma Mosaic Museum to see exceptional Roman mosaics. You'll have free time to walk through bazaars, shop for handicrafts, and try local dishes like baklava and kebabs. Later you'll transfer to the airport for your domestic flight to Istanbul.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Boat trip on Euphrates River in Halfeti exploring partially submerged city
- Visit Zeugma Mosaic Museum with Roman mosaics
Optional Activities
- Browse vibrant bazaars in Gaziantep city center
- Shop for traditional handicrafts in Gaziantep
- Sample Gaziantep cuisine including baklava, kebabs, or beyran soup
Landmarks/POIs Halfeti Euphrates River Zeugma Mosaic Museum - Day 5
Istanbul Departure
After your final breakfast, you might have time to walk around Istanbul, grab a coffee, or just relax depending on when your onward flight is scheduled. Then you'll make your way to the airport for your departure.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Istanbul at your leisure
- Grab a coffee in Istanbul before departure
