Eastern Turkey Snapshot (trip)

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Eastern Turkey Snapshot

  • Gaziantep, turkey
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Turkey

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from $1,395* per person8 DaysApril, September
Comfort accommodations Exertion level: 5
Operator: Travel The Unknown 12 people max
Come discover Turkey`s Magical East, a region of incredible natural beauty and some of the friendliest, most hospitable people anywhere in the world. With excellent cuisine, a fascinating and ancient history, world class monuments and breathtaking scenery, little visited Eastern Turkey is the stuff of dreams. This tour is a condensed version of our Eastern Turkey Explorer tour. 

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3 testimonials about the provider, Travel The Unknown:

  • Reviewer: Karla located in Canada
    Just wanted to say thanks so much for making my holiday to the North East of India one of the most interesting and exciting travel experiences I have ever had. Our guide CK was extremely thoughtful and patient (especially with our frequent change of plans and food requests for momos and noddles) and our driver, Das, was the most amazing driver ever! He definitely saved our lives on those dark, monsoon destroyed, narrow, winding roads through the himalayan mountains on our journey to Tawang. I really felt taken care of and going on the tour made travelling in such a remote and unexplored area so much easier than if I had to do it on my own. Teaching the native tribal women in Along the chicken dance and the macarena was definately my high of the trip. I have never laughed so much, especially when awakening in the morning and hearing the chicken song being hummed in the background. God what they must think of western dancing now! Monks, tribes and Rhinos!!... what more can a person ask for!
  • Reviewer: Stephen located in Ireland
    Gotta say thanks to Travel The Unknown for organising my fascinating trip to a little-known area of the world. The scenery was fantastic, food was amazing, the guide was great and the living bridges were inspiring. An India not many get to see. Thanks again.
  • Reviewer: Myrka, located in Slovakia
    Thank you so much for organizing such a brilliant trip. I must admit it took me few days to get used to the country, as I have never visited a developing country. But after that i started having a great time with my friends. Really enjoyed the nature, the beautiful views. From all the places we visited I liked most Arunachal Pradesh and Tawang. I think the trip wouldn’t be the same without our guide CK, the best guide EVER! He helped us so much, and went out of his way, just to make the trip the best we had. So big thank you for him as well ;-) I still look at the amazing pictures I took and can’t believe that I have been there. So thank you again for the best holiday.

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Itinerary

DAY 1 Fly from Istanbul to Gaziantep. Take a walking tour of Gaziantep including its Kale (fortress), war museum, colourful markets and its famous mosaic museum. Overnight in traditional home in Gaziantep. Meal plan: L, D

DAY 2 Drive to the old town of Halfeti. Here change wheels for a small boat and approach Rumkale by boat through a stunning gorge. This gorgeous boat ride will take you past the enormous fort of Rumkale and some beautiful villages. Take a short detour to the historical site of Zeugma. Drive to Urfa for a short tour of the city’s historical sights and overnight. Overnight in a comfortable hotel in Urfa. Meal plan: B, L 

DAY 3 Morning free to explore Urfa or simply relax. Afterwards drive to Harran and discover its ancient Islamic university, its fortress and its charming beehive houses. Have lunch in a comfortable beehive mud hut. After lunch visit the 11,500 year old archaeological site of Gobekli Tepe, a site that turned the world of archaeology on its head. Drive to Kahta. Overnight in a comfortable hotel in Kahta. Meal plan: B, L  

DAY 4 Very early drive to Mt. Nemrut for sunrise. Watch the sun rise over the incredible statues of animals and giant heads. Take in the beauty of this area on a short walk. Take a short break at the hotel. After resting drive to Diyarbakir, the unofficial Kurdish capital. Take a short tour of Diyarbakir’s historic centre. Take in the sunset on city walls, the world’s largest wall after China’s Great Wall. Overnight in a traditional hotel in Diyarbakir.  Meal plan: B, L

DAY 5 Drive to Hasankeyf, a stunning historical site whose fate hangs in the balance. Visit the beautiful monasteries of Mor Gabriel and Deyrul Zafaran en route to Mardin. Take a short tour of the beautiful spiritual town of Mardin including its religious sites and colourful makets. Overnight in a comfortable hotel in Mardin. Meal plan: B, L
 
DAY 6 Drive East to Van. Visit the remote historical town of Bitlis en route. Visit the sprawling Van castle with views over the city as the sun sets. We recommend Halay Bar for the evening’s entertainment. Live music is on most nights. Overnight in a comfortable hotel in Van. Meal plan: B, L  

DAY 7 Visit the 17th Century Hoşap castle. This stunning castle is perched on a hilltop and the views from it are beautiful. Drive to Cavuştepe, take a short tour of this 12th Century site before lunch in Akdamar. After lunch take a boat across the azure waters of Lake Van, surrounded by snowy peaks to Akdamar Kilisesi, one of the best preserved Armenian churches in the world, with some incredible stone carvings and frescoes. Overnight in comfortable hotel in Van. Meal plan: B, L

DAY 8 After breakfast transfer to Van airport. Fly to Istanbul (and onwards where applicable). Meal plan: B

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