DAY 1 : Arrival to Istanbul
Welcome to Turkey. Arrive in Istanbul Airport, Our representative will meet you at the airport with your name sign and private transfer to the hotel for overnight stay in Istanbul. ( B )
DAY 2 : Full Day Istanbul Tour ( Breakfast )
09.00 a.m. After breakfast, pick up from hotel and Our journey begins in Istanbul, the only city in the world situated on two continents. Byzantium, Constantinople, Istanbul - its three names span more than 2600 years, nearly 1600 of them as the capital of two of the greatest empires the world has known, Byzantine and Ottoman. We visit the Topkapi Palace including Harem ,Hagia Sophia, The Blue Mosque and Hippodrome, where chariot races and the Byzantine riots took place.Free time in Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Bazaar): The air here is filled with the enticing aromas of cinnamon, caraway, saffron, mint, thyme and every other concievable herb and spice.Overnight in Istanbul. ( B )

DAY 3 : Ankara -  Safranbolu ( Breakfast )
in the Morning  have a walking tour around Anıtkabir , This tour will take you to the highlights in and around Safranbolu. Visit well-preserved houses in the quaint cobblestone streets of Safranbolu, the artisans' quarter where craftsmen still practice their trade, the Arasta bazaar, Cinci Han and Hamam, Koprulu Mosque with its sundial clock, Pasa and Ulu Mosques, the old government building and clock tower. After lunch, continue out of town and visit the picturesque Dipsiz Lake, Yoruk Village, the Sipahiler and Laundry Museums and see saffron flowers, which give the area its name. Lunch is included.Overnight in Safranbolu. ( B )

Day 4 : CAPPADOCIA; 09:15 pick up from the hotel. Devrent imagination valley (a lunar landscape), Zelve open air museum (houses carved in rock, Seljukian mosque & remains nearly from all the ancient civilizations), Pasabaglari(Fairy chimneys),  Lunch, Avanos (pottery demonstration with the Hittite tecnique) Pigeon valley, Uchisar rock-castle, Esentepe (panoramic view of Goreme valley) and Goreme Open Air Museum (rock cut churches frescoes, monastery). Overnight stay in Cappadocia B&L

Day 5 : CAPPADOCIA; Optional Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight over the land of Fairy Chimneys! After breakfast tour to Mustafapasa (old Greek village Sinassos) Cemil Church,  Keslik monastery, Taskinpasa medresesi (an Ottoman theological school), Sobessos  the ancient city of Byzantium (Roman bath, mosaics and more), Soganli valley (3 km walking in the traditional village, churches), Lunch and Kaymakli underground city. Overnight stay in Cappadocia B&L

Day 6 : GAZIANTEP; Departure from your hotel at 08:30. Drive to Karatay Kervansaray on the legendary Silk Road. Stop at Kahramanmaras for lunch and a taste of its famous ice cream. Continue onto visit the world famous Gaziantep Mosaic Museum. This museums becomes after the discoveries from Zeugma. We will also visit the old city castle, copper bazaar and the famous baklava shop (Baklava is originally from Gaziantep). Overnight in Gaziantep B&B. 

Day 7 : SANLIURFA; Today we drive to Sanli Urfa. On the way we stop at Nizip (soap and olive oil district) to see the remains of the old city of Belkis or (Zeugma) by the River Euphrates. Importance of this settlement which demonstrates an uninterrupted inhabiting since prehistoric ages, is that it is one of the two points allowing the easiest passage across the River Euphrates with a bridge first built by Alexander the Great. Lunch in Urfa and after a walk through the local covered bazaar. Spend the afternoon relaxing at the hotel by the pool or walking through the town to discover the many hidden treasures. Overnight stay in Urfa B&B.

Day 8 : KAHTA; Urfa, the birthplace of the prophet Abraham. Urfa has been occupied since the Babylonians followed by the Hurrites, Hittites, Assyrians, Greeks. We will visit nearby Harran and see the incredible beehive houses. Harran according to the Bible was the site where prophet Abraham spent a few years with his family before moving on to Israel, the promised land. We will also visit the holy sites at the Ainzelha, a lake with millions of domesticated fish. While in Urfa we will visit the cave where the prophet Abraham was born and visit a bustling sheep market as well. There are exceptional photo opportunities in this area. In the afternoon drive to Kahta on the way see the Ataturk Dam, third largest in the world. Overnight stay in Kahta B.D.B

Day 9 : MARDIN; In the morning 03:30 am departure. Hike to the summit of Mt. Nemrut (one of the most popular UNESCO world cultural heritage sites), watching the sunrise, be amazed by the colossal heads and statues of ancient deities as you step into mythology. This extraordinary landmark rests at an elevation of 8000 ft. The mountain top complex is composed of two flattened areas strewn with statues and separated by a false peak of crushed rock. Antiochos built the entire complex approximately 2000 years ago as a monument to his divine ancestry. Also definitely take time to visit the old castle Arsemeia, cross over the still functioning Cendere Bridge (Septimius Severus bridge) dating all the way back to the 3rd century and Tumulus Tomb of Karakus. Then drive back to the hotel for breakfast. We then depart to Mardin with a lovely ferry ride across the dam and lunch in Siverek. We will reach Mardin around 16:00 check into hotel. We will take the time to visit, walk in its busy streets and bazaars, and admire the stonework all around the town. Overnight stay in Mardin B&B.

Day 10: TATVAN; In the morning visit Mardin. Mardin is very unique with lovely old-Arabic style houses. The houses are often decorated with intricate carvings. This is a very lively trading center with people coming from surrounding villages to buy and sell. We will have a fantastic view of the Plain of Mesopotamia. It is a city that played an important role in the early development of Christianity. We will also visit the Monastery of Deyr-az-Zaferan just outside of town, founded in 762 A.D. It was the seat of the Syrian Orthodox Patriarch for almost 800 years.We  drive to Hasankeyf, with stop at the beautiful little town of Midyat to see the Monastery and ancient houses on the way. Hasankeyf, with its history that spans nine civilizations, the archaeological and religious The history of Hasankeyf goes back 10,000 years. This is three times longer than the Giza pyraids, 10 times longer than Stonehenge, and makes the glorious civilizations of the Maya and Inca seem as if they were flourishing just yesterday. Some of the city's historical treasures will be inundated if construction of the Ilisu Dam is completed. These include ornate mosques, Islamic tombs and cave churches. After lunch by the Tigris River we depart to Tatvan, a small village on the edge of Lake Van and watch the sun set over the lake. Overnight stay in Tatvan B&B&D.

Day 11 : Diyarbakir – Istanbul ;Early morning depart for Diyarbakir, located in  south east part of the country right next to Dicle River is still giving the historic atmosphere to it's visitors as surrounded by  the long city walls all around. This Great city walls has 16 castles, 4 main gates (Dag gate, Urfa Gate, Mardin Gate and New Gate) and has 82 towers in it , with a height of 12 mt, which makes it one of the most highlights of the city and is one of the must-see place of Diyarbakir.Among the traditional hand craft arts of Diyarbakir, coppersmithing, silk weaving and  art of jewelery are the main ones of the hand craft art of the area. Despite the fact that the manufacturing got a lot less than it used to be , silk weaving is still quite popular in the area. Besides those some other hand made art of the are is famous such as making felt, saddlebag, kilim weaving, waist clothing, hand made towels and carpet weaving / trading.After tour transfer to the Diyarbakir airport for 22:30 pm.

DAY 12 : Home  (B)
Transfer to Airport to connect to your international flight and leave Turkey

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Group Tour Max. 16 pax  - Every Saturday for Group Tours