2025 - Fire of Mesopotamia Tour
2025 - Fire of Mesopotamia Tour
2025 - Fire of Mesopotamia Tour
9 Days Starting and ending in Istanbul
Visiting: Istanbul, Cappadocia, Adiyaman, Sanliurfa (Urfa)
Tour operator:
Tour code:
FIME
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
2 - 20
Age range:
8-99
Tour operated in:
EnglishTour Overview
This 9 day tour, starts and ends in Istanbul, Turkey.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Istanbul
Location: Istanbul
Accommodation: Levni Hotel (Boutique)
Accommodation Name: Levni Hotel (Boutique)
Welcome to Istanbul. After picking you up from the airport, we'll drop you off at your hotel for a free day in Istanbul to explore the city.
Day 2 : Istanbul Old City
Location: Istanbul
Accommodation: Levni Hotel (Boutique)
Accommodation Name: Levni Hotel (Boutique)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today's itinerary begins with a visit to the Topkapi Palace (including Hagia Irene and the Harem) , which was once the home of the Ottoman Empire's sultans. We continue with stops at the Blue Mosque, St. Sophia Museum, and Hippodrome.
On an optional, afternoon, 1 hour Bosphorus cruise by public ferry where your guide will explain the historical sites along the way, you can cruise between two continents on the stretch of water that separates Europe and Asia.
Day 3 : Cappadocia, Goreme, Underground City
Location: Cappadocia
Accommodation: Gamirasu Hotel (Boutique Cave)
Accommodation Name: Gamirasu Hotel (Boutique Cave)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
After breakfast, you fly to Cappadocia. As you arrive at the airport, your guide in Cappadocia awaits to show you the highlights of Cappadocia. To marvel at Cappadocia's lunar scenery, we'll visit the Goreme Valley Open Air Museum and the fairy chimneys, as well as tour the various levels of an underground city. Prepare your cameras because photo opportunities abound!
Don't miss tonight's optional Turkish folklore event, which will feature folklore and belly dancers... it'll be a night to remember!
Day 4 : Cappadocia
Location: Cappadocia
Accommodation: Gamirasu Hotel (Boutique Cave)
Accommodation Name: Gamirasu Hotel (Boutique Cave)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
There's more to explore in Cappadocia today. We'll visit Pigeon Valley and Red Valley today, then Cavusin Village, and finally Avanos Town, where we'll learn about hand-made pottery.
Day 5 : Adiyaman, Mount Nemrut
Location: Adiyaman
Accommodation: Van Life Hotel (Boutique)
Accommodation Name: Nemrut Euphrat Hotel (3 star)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Leaving Cappadocia early in the morning, we will drive to Adiyaman, passing through Kahramanmaras. Our day will culminate with a stunning sunset at Mt. Nemrut.
We venture towards the majestic Mount Nemrut, home to the Tombs of Commagene Kingdom and the towering Colossal Statues of Gods. Ascending to the Tumulus of Antiochos, the former capital of Kommagene, we'll await a breathtaking sunset from the summit of Nemrut. This ancient funerary monument, concealed in time for almost two millennia, will be a remarkable backdrop as the sun descends, painting the sky in hues of serenity atop Mt. Nemrut.
Day 6 : Harran, Sanliurfa
Location: Sanliurfa (Urfa)
Accommodation: Van Life Hotel (Boutique)
Accommodation Name: Hotel Harran (4 star)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Following breakfast, our journey takes us to Sanliurfa (Urfa) via a scenic route, passing the impressive Ataturk Dam and the historic town of Harran, known for its unique mud-brick houses and ancient city walls. In Sanliurfa, we will explore the revered Holy Pools of Abraham and visit the cave believed to be the birthplace of the Prophet Abraham.
Day 7 : Gobekli Tepe
Location: Sanliurfa (Urfa)
Accommodation: Kars Beylerbeyi Palace (Boutique)
Accommodation Name: Hotel Harran (4 star)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Our first destination is Gobekli Tepe, the most significant archaeological site of our time, reshaping our understanding of early human history. This sacred site reveals the earliest-known religious structures, dating back an astonishing 11,000 to 13,000 years, predating pivotal human advancements like pottery, writing, Stonehenge, and even the Pyramids. Following this, we will visit the Haleplibahce Mosaic Museum, Kizilkoyun Nekropolis, and the Sanliurfa Archaeology Museum.
Day 8 : Gaziantep, Istanbul
Location: Istanbul
Accommodation: Kars Beylerbeyi Palace (Boutique)
Accommodation Name: Levni Hotel (Boutique)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Embark on a scenic drive towards Gaziantep, where the adventure begins. Upon arrival, enjoy a captivating boat trip at Halfeti, exploring the intriguing sunken city beneath the tranquil waters. After this unique experience, we will visit the Zeugma Mosaic Museum. This exceptional museum proudly showcases the magnificent mosaics retrieved from the submerged city of Zeugma, offering a glimpse into the splendid artistry and cultural heritage of a bygone era. As the day concludes, we'll catch a flight back to Istanbul.
Day 9 : Istanbul
Accommodation: ()
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast our tour concludes and we say goodbye to our new friends and are transferred to the airport for your onward flight.
What's Included
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Meals
8 breakfasts, 0lunches, 2dinners -
Professional English-speaking tour guide for the duration of the tour
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Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle
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Domestic flight between Istanbul and Cappadocia and transfers
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Domestic flight between Gaziantep and Istanbul and transfers
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Tips except Driver and Guide
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Entrance fees
What's Not Included
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Suggested optional activities
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Tips - Driver and Guide
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Compulsory Travel Insurance
Meals
8 breakfasts, 0 lunches, 5 dinners
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