A walk in the gardens of the Topkapi Palace and explore its secret corners, old intrigues and the spirit of a unique and bygone culture; Experience the daily life and hospitality of the Turkish people on your journey to south-eastern Anatolia and taste the mouth-watering cuisine of the region; Visit Antakya, The home of the church of St. Peter, the first known Christian church, experience the sensation of travelling through history. Climb Nemrut Mountain and view the unparalleled statues that dominate the landscape.

DAY 1: ANKARA
Welcome to the heart of modern Turkey, the capital Ankara. We will transfer you to your hotel on the first day of your journey in Turkey. The rest of your day is at your leisure. Dinner and overnight in Ankara.

DAY 2: CAPPADOCIA
Today we get to know the Turkish capital. We start with the museum of Anatolian Civilizations, The citadel and the Mausoleum of Ataturk. The drive to Cappadocia begins after lunch. Dinner and overnight in Cappadocia.

DAY 3: CAPPADOCIA
Uchisar, which has been described as an Eden-like ‘’moonscape’’, and the troglodyte life style are first sights in this unique region. The other places of interest to explore during the day are the Goreme Open Air Museum which was the religious center of the early Christians with its painted monasteries hewn out of the rock, and the Zelve Valley. Our last stop is the underground city of Kaymakli. Dinner and overnight in Cappadocia.

DAY 4: ANTAKYA
We start the day with a drive to Antakya. On route we visit another rock carved monastery called Eskigumus with it’s incomparable smiling Virgin Mary fresco. Overnight in Antakya.

DAY 5: URFA
The tour of the city starts with St. Peter’s Grotto known as the first church of Christianity. Next is the Mosaic Museum where we will explore it’s priceless collection of mosaics from the Roman period. We continue on to Urfa, the city of prophets. Overnight in Urfa.

DAY 6: NEMRUT MOUNTAIN - ADIYAMAN
Our drive to Nemrut begins after a short tour of the city. Climb up the hill to the breathtaking view of the world famous mountain, with its statues of the Gods of the Commagene civilization. Overnight in Adiyaman.

DAY 7: DIYARBAKIR - ISTANBUL
In the morning we go to Diyarbakir for a tour of this ancient walled city known for watermelons. We fly to Istanbul. Overnight in Istanbul.

DAY 8: ISTANBUL
A day to discover the treasures of the city from the Byzantine and Ottoman periods. We begin our exploration of the city at the Hippodrome, moving into the Blue mosque and Saint Sophia church. Both buildings are masterpieces of their time. Next on the agenda is the underground cistern and then the Topkapi Palace, the remarkable residence of the Ottoman Sultans. Dinner and overnight in Istanbul.

DAY 9: ISTANBUL
We take a boat ride along the Bosphorus in the morning. We continue our visits with the Suleymaniye Mosque and finish the day with 4000 historical shops that the Covered Bazaar and the Spice Market offer. Dinner and overnight in Istanbul.

DAY 10: After breakfast, transfer to Istanbul airport for departure.

TOUR RATE INCLUDES:

- All transportation's by air-conditioned vehicles.
- Transfer from / to airport.
- All entrance fees.
- H.B. (breakfast & dinner) accommodation in hotels (dbl.Room).
- Full guiding service.
- Flight from Diyarbakir to Istanbul.
- Bosphorus cruise.