Fatih Trip Overview
The Eastern Turkey in a Week, is a sweeping tour of all eastern Turkey has to offer. From Istanbul, start your off-the-beaten-path journey in the East and experience the region’s unique cultures and visit less-frequented sites, including Kars, the Ani Ruins, Lake Van, Urfa -Gobeklitepe and stunning Mt. Nemrut.
Additional Info
Duration: 8 days
Starts: Fatih, Turkey
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Fatih, İstanbul, Turkey
The Eastern Turkey in a Week, is a sweeping tour of all eastern Turkey has to offer. From Istanbul, start your off-the-beaten-path journey in the East and experience the region’s unique cultures and visit less-frequented sites, including Kars, the Ani Ruins, Lake Van, Urfa -Gobeklitepe and stunning Mt. Nemrut.
Itinerary
Day 1: Istanbul
Stop At: Istanbul, Istanbul
Welcome to Istanbul! Our representative will meet you at your hotel lobby In the evening at 18.30. This will give you a chance to meet with your fellow travelers and ask your questions to your guide about upcoming days.
Overnight in Istanbul
Duration: 1 day
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Centrum Hotel Sirkeci Or similar
Day 2: Early Flight to Kars, And Ruins
Stop At: Ani Antik Kenti, Kars Turkey
Today we move onwards to Kars, a city dotted with Russian, Ottoman, and Selcuk monuments. After check-in at our hotel, we will drive a short distance to visit the ruins of Ani, the medieval capital of Armenia.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Panagia Suite hotel or similar
Day 3: Van- Doğu Beyazıt
Stop At: Ishak Pasha Palace, Dogubeyazit Yolu 5., Dogubeyazit 04400 Turkey
Today we drive to Van. On the way, we visit Ishak Pasha Palace, a rare example of a mixture of Ottoman and Middle-Eastern architectural styles.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Akdamar Island, Lake Van Bitlis Van Yolu, Gevas, Van Turkey
After check-in at our hotel, we take a boat out onto Lake Van, visiting Akdamar Island and its 10th-century Armenian Holy Cross Church.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Double Tree by Hilton or similar
Day 4: Mardin
Stop At: Hasankeyf, Hasankeyf, Batman Province
As we make our way to Mardin, we visit Hasankeyf, an ancient settlement and current natural conservation area with rich archeological sites dating from the 12th century AD.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Yay Grand Otel Or smilar
Day 5: Mardin
Stop At: Mor Gabriel Monastery, Idil Yolu Midyat Merkez, Midyat(Estel), Midyat Turkey
Today we explore the ancient town on Mardin, known for its intricate and fascinating limestone architecture. Sites include the Mor Hananyo Monastery, as well as a couple of small churches and mosques.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Dara Mesopotamia Ruins, Village of Oguz, 30 Km Southeast of Mardin, Mardin 47100 Turkey
The Dara Mesopotamia ruins do not often appear in tourism brochures of Turkey despite their importance in the historical world. The city was a strong fortress for the Romans and one of the most populated areas in ancient Mesopotamia.
Duration: 2 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Yay Grand hotel or similar
Day 6: Urfa – Gobeklitepe
Stop At: Gobekli Tepe, Dağeteği Mahallesi, Sanliurfa 63290 Turkey
Gobekli Tepe is the first religious place known in the history.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Hilton Garden Inn or similar
Day 7: Adıyaman / Kahta
Stop At: Mount Nemrut, Adiyaman 50100 Turkey
One of the most beautiful place to watch the sunset / Sunrise. We will also see the arsemia on the way to Mt. Nemrut.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at white star or similar hotel.
Day 8: Flight to Istanbul
Stop At: Istanbul, Istanbul
Early flight from Adıyaman to Istanbul. Our tour ends with the arrival of Istanbul airport.
Duration: 3 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
