Eastern Turkey From Istanbul - 14 days
Turkey
Offset: 14 Trees
Tour length 14 days
Istanbul
Istanbul
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Cultural Photography
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Fully Guided
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Private Room
About this tour
Discover the hidden heart of Turkey on this 14-day adventure from Istanbul to the country’s remote eastern frontier and back. You’ll explore cliffside monasteries in the Black Sea highlands, roam ancient ruins in Ani and Göbekli Tepe, and catch sunset from the summit of Mount Nemrut. Along the way, delve into Silk Road cities like Erzurum and Van, cruise to Akdamar Island, and wander through bustling bazaars in Sanliurfa and Gaziantep. From volcanic craters to Mesopotamian plains, this journey blends breathtaking landscapes with deep historical roots—ideal for curious travellers seeking a less-trodden path through Turkey’s rich cultural tapestry.
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Tour ID 323544
Tour length 14 days
Group size 40
Age range 8 - 99
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Day 1: Arrival in Istanbul
Day 2: Flight to Trabzon
Day 3: Through Georgian Valleys
Day 4: History and Highland Landscapes
Day 5: Mount Ararat and Ishak Pasha Palace
Day 6: Van and Akdamar Island
Day 7: Crater Lakes and Seljuk Heritage
Day 8: Hasankeyf and Midyat
Day 9: Saffron Monastery and the Tigris
Day 10: Sunset at the Summit
Day 11: Göbekli Tepe and Sanliurfa
Day 12: Mosaics and Markets
Day 13: Return to Istanbul
Day 14: Istanbul
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