Eastern Turkey 8D7N Tour
A mythical odyssey through Göbekli Tepe—the cradle of civilization—Mt. Nemrut's stone gods, golden-stoned Mardin, and the surreal landscapes of Cappadocia.
Eastern Turkey 8D7N Tour Program
Ankara – Adana
Meet upon arrival at Ankara, drive to Adana. Visit historical Stone Bridge and Sabancı Central Mosque, authentic Adana culinary experience.
Adana – Hatay – Gaziantep
Explore Hatay Archaeology Museum and St. Peter Cave Church, the world's oldest cave sanctuary. Continue to UNESCO gastronomy capital Gaziantep.
Gaziantep – Mardin
Visit Zeugma Mosaic Museum, historic Gaziantep Castle, coppersmiths bazaar, and famous pistachio baklava. Drive to magical stone city Mardin.
Mardin – Midyat – Nemrut
Visit Deyrulzafaran Syriac Monastery, Kasimiye Madrasah, Midyat silver filigree artisan quarters, and drive towards Mount Nemrut.
Mount Nemrut Sunrise – Sanliurfa
Sunrise ceremony among colossal Commagene king & deity statues atop Mount Nemrut. Visit ancient Severan Bridge and sacred Balıklıgöl in Sanliurfa.
Sanliurfa (Gobeklitepe) – Cappadocia
Visit Göbeklitepe, the 12,000-year-old dawn of civilization and oldest megalithic temple. Drive to Cappadocia for cave suite overnight.
Cappadocia Valleys & Chimneys
Explore Göreme Open Air Museum, Pasabag monks valley, Avanos ceramic craft ateliers, and panoramic Uchisar fortress.
Cappadocia – Ankara – Departure
Scenic drive via Salt Lake to Ankara. Tour Anatolian Civilizations Museum and Atatürk Mausoleum before VIP airport transfer.
Exclusive Tour Inclusions
- Private luxury air-conditioned VIP touring vehicles
- 7 nights in selected boutique and cave hotels
- Professional archaeologist/guide specializing in the region
- Admission to Göbeklitepe and Mount Nemrut
- Traditional sıra night entertainment in a historic mansion
- 24/7 Kandes Travel VIP Concierge coordination