Early Societies of Eastern Türkiye
Istanbul | Gaziantep | Urfa | Adiyaman | Cappadocia (12 Days)
Explore Istanbul’s amazing Ottoman monuments and aromatic bazaars, then travel to the East of Türkiye to discover the birthplace of ancient civilizations and remarkable landscapes from legendary Mount Nemrut to the fairy chimneys of Cappadocia.
Highlights
- Experience the energetic city of Istanbul, a bridge between continents
- Tour the Sultanahmet district, the keeper of Istanbul’s ancient landmarks
- Enjoy a ferry cruise on the Bosphorus waterway
- Discover Gaziantep, a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy
- Watch craftsmen honoring age-old traditions in the streets of the old bazaar
- Meet the mysterious ‘Gypsy Girl’ of Zeugma
- Take a boat ride down the Euphrates River
- View the Ottoman ‘sunken city’ of Halfeti
- See the city of Urfa and ancient Harran, significant sites for Abrahamic faiths
- Uncover one of the greatest archaeological finds at Göbekli Tepe, pre-dating Stonehenge
- Marvel at the giant stone heads keeping vigil on top of Mount Nemrut
- Taste the surprising ice cream of Kahramanmaraş
- Delight in the otherworldly landscapes of Cappadocia
- Learn the stories of Cappadocia’s underground caves
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