Day 1

Istanbul / ^{Arrival Day}
Welcome to Istanbul. Arrival day. joining the old city located hotel. Free afternoon to explore Istanbul's old city on your own leisure.

Day 2

Kars / ^{Ani Ruins}
Early airport transfer and flight from Istanbul to Kars, a city dotted with Russian, Ottoman, and Selcuk monuments. After meeting with your guide at the Kars airport, drive a short distance to visit the ruins, the medieval capital of Armenia.

Day 3

Van / ^{Mt. Ararat & Ishak Pasha Palace}
Enjoy 6 hours scenic drive around Mt. Ararat from Kars to city Van through Dogubayazıt. On the way, visit of Ishak Pasha Palace, a rare example of a mixture of Ottoman and Middle-Eastern architectural styles in the border town of doğubayazıt.

Day 4

/ ^{Akdamar Armenian Church & Mardin}
Take a scenic boat trip out onto Lake Van Visit Akdamar Island and its 10th-century Armenian Holy Cross Church before starting another 6 hours scenic drive to Mardin, around the lake. Upon arrival, take an afternoon walk at the streets of old city, Mardin.­

Day 5

/ ^{Dara Ruins & Dayrulzaferan Monastery}
Morning Visit of Dayrulzaferan Monastery and Dara ruins. Vine tasting at the monastry. Explore the old town of Mardin, known for its intricate and fascinating limestone architecture. ­

Day 6

Şanlıurfa / ^Gobeklitepe
­3Hrs drive to Göbekli Tepe, located in southeastern Turkey, is an archaeological site dating back to the 10th millennium BCE. Considered the world's oldest temple, it features massive carved stones and pillars arranged in circular and rectangular formations, signifying early human religious practices and social organization long before settled civilization. Hotel Check in. Free Afternoon to explore Abraham's cave, Local Markets & Cusine.

Day 7

Adiyaman / ^{Mt. Nemrut}
4 hours drive to Mt. Nemrut, a high mountain in southeastern Turkey, is famed for its summit where a tomb-sanctuary complex built by King Antiochus I of Commagene in the 1st century BCE lies. This UNESCO World Heritage site is renowned for its colossal statues of gods and animals, showcasing a blend of Greco-Persian culture. Sun set at the top of Mt. Nemrut. Visit of Cendere bridge & Karakus tumulus on the way to mountain.

Day 8

İstanbul / ^{Departure Day}
Flight from Adıyaman airport to Istanbul. Tour ends at the domestic arrival of Istanbul airport at around 16.00pm.