Archaeology of Eastern Turkey
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Overview
Highlights
- Watch the sunset at Mount Nemrut
- Discover the beginnings of civilisation at Göbekli Tepe
- Harran, the birthplace of the Prophet Abraham
- Beautiful ancient architecture and frescoes
- Explore the ancient Zeugma Region
- Taste Gaziantep’s culinary delights
- Explore the vast depths of Cappadocia's underground cities
- Marvel at the world famous “fairy chimneys”
- The unique city of Çatalhöyük
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- Airport pick-up & drop-off
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- Accommodation
- Entrance fees to sites
- Breakfasts
- Drivers and guides
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Accommodation: Turkoman Hotel, Istanbul
Fly into Istanbul airport where a Travel The Unknown representative will meet you and take you to your hotel. The rest of the day is free to relax or explore. Overnight in Istanbul.
Meal: Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel Euphrat, Mount Nemrut
Morning flight from Istanbul to Adiyaman. In the afternoon, take a tour of the area including a visit of the Roman-era Cendere Bridge, Karakus Tumulus and Arsemia. Then climb Mount Nem...
Meal: Breakfast
After breakfast, drive to Urfa (113km, 2 hours). First visit Göbekli Tepe then explore the city of Urfa, the Urfa Museum, Balakli Gol and Gumrukhan. In the afternoon visit Harran. Overnight in Urfa.
Overnight in Hilton Garden Inn, Urfa
Meal: Breakfast
Drive to Gaziantep, stopping to see Halfeti and Rumkale and, time permitting, Zeugma. Continue to Gaziantep for overnight.
Overnight in Anadolu Evleri, Gaziantep
Meal: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel Tunali, Ankara
Visit the Zeugma mosaic museum and explore the city of Gaziantep, enjoying the famous local cuisine. Then take a direct flight from Gaziantep to Ankara, where you will stay overnight.
Meal: Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation: Baskent Demiralan Hotel, Hattusa
Take a tour of the city of Ankara, and visit the impressive Ankara Anatolian Civilisation Museum. In the afternoon, explore the Ankara Historical Fort before journeying to the archaeological site of Gordion. Continue on to Hattusa for overnight.
Meal: Breakfast
After an early breakfast, take time to visit the World Heritage Site of Hattusa. In the afternoon drive to Cappadocia and overnight in a cave style hotel.
Overnight in The MDC Cave Hotel, Cappadocia
Meal: Breakfast
Accommodation: The MDC Cave Hotel, Cappadocia
Optional hot-air balloon ride (additional cost.) Full-day spent exploring the beautiful area of Cappadocia. Visit Ozkonak Underground City, Avanos, Zelve open-air museum, Uchisar castle and the fairy chimneys of Avcilar Valley. Overnight in Cappadocia.
Meal: Breakfast
Accommodation: The MDC Cave Hotel, Cappadocia
Explore Goreme open-air museum, Devrent Valley and go for a 4km walk in the Red Valley to visit some rock-hewn churches and fairy chimneys. Visit the Greek village of Cavusin and a short visit of the Valley of the Pigeons. Overnight in Cappadocia.
Meal: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hilton Garden Inn, Konya
After breakfast, drive to Konya (305 km) stopping to visit the ancient site of Çatalhöyük where excavations are ongoing. Overnight in Konya.
Meal: Breakfast
After breakfast, visit the holy site of Rumi. Later take a flight back to Istanbul and connect to your departure flight.
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