8 Days Istanbul, Cappadocia, Nemrut, Gobeklitepe and Gaziantep Tour

Hagia SophiaVisit the historic monument overlooking the Old City square. The guide explains the building’s dome, architecture and different periods of use.

Blue MosqueSee the mosque’s courtyard and interior decoration during the visit. Dress requirements and prayer times apply in this active religious building.

Hippodrome and ObelisksExplore the square where Byzantine chariot races once took place. The monuments still standing here mark parts of the former racing ground.

Lunch within the Old City dayThe full Istanbul sightseeing itinerary includes a restaurant meal. Drinks with lunch and extra food orders are separate.

Topkapi Palace and HaremVisit the palace complex and the Harem with your guide. Their courtyards, rooms and decoration show the setting in which the Ottoman court lived and worked.

Grand BazaarWalk through the historic covered market during the tour. Purchases are separate. On Sundays, another shopping stop replaces the closed Grand Bazaar.

Shopping OpportunityThe guided route also includes a shopping stop. You may browse the goods on offer without any purchase being required.

Devrent ValleyLook across the valley’s varied rock formations, including the camel-shaped rock. Their outlines show how weathering has shaped this part of Cappadocia.

Pasabag Open Air MuseumSee the tall fairy chimneys and their broad stone caps at Pasabag. Carved chambers among the rocks add the area’s human history to the visit.

Goreme Panoramic ViewStop above the Goreme area to see the settlement and nearby valleys. This view brings together the rocks and buildings spread across the landscape.

Lunch during the Cappadocia arrival tourA restaurant lunch is included between the Red Tour visits. Drinks and additional items ordered at the restaurant are extra.

Avanos Pottery WorkshopVisit an Avanos workshop for a demonstration of pottery making. The potter shows how clay is worked into shape using traditional techniques.

Zelve Open Air MuseumWalk through the former rock-cut settlement at Zelve. Carved homes and religious spaces survive along the valley walls.

Uchisar Castle — exterior stopView the high rock fortress from outside at Uchisar. The tour does not include the castle entrance or the climb through its interior.

Karakus TumulusSee the royal burial mound and the columns that remain around it. The monument belongs to the history of the Commagene kingdom.

Cendere BridgeVisit the ancient stone bridge spanning the Cendere stream. Its large arch and river setting form part of the afternoon route.

Arsameia Ancient CityView the surviving remains and stone reliefs at Arsameia. The guide connects this site with the rulers and history of Commagene.

Mount Nemrut Summit at sunsetWalk up to the terraces to see the large stone heads and statues beside the summit mound. The visit is timed around sunset before the return to Adiyaman.

GobeklitepeExplore the early stone enclosures and their carved T-shaped pillars. The guide explains what the excavated structures reveal about this ancient site.

Sanliurfa Archaeology MuseumVisit the galleries displaying finds from the region’s long settlement history. The exhibits help connect Gobeklitepe with other archaeological sites around Sanliurfa.

Lunch with the Gobeklitepe and city visitsLunch is included during the Sanliurfa sightseeing itinerary. Drinks and food ordered beyond the included meal cost extra.

Haleplibahce Mosaic MuseumSee the preserved mosaic scenes in the Haleplibahce museum. Their figures and patterns show the detail of the region’s ancient floor decoration.

BalikligolVisit the fish-filled pools and surrounding courtyards. Local religious tradition links the site with Abraham, giving it a special place in Sanliurfa.

Hasimiye SquareExplore the old market setting around Hasimiye Square. Shops and streets here form part of the city itinerary after the archaeological visits.

KarahantepeVisit the Neolithic site with carved pillars and excavated spaces. It adds another example of the region’s early stone building traditions after Gobeklitepe.

Sogmatar Ancient SettlementSee the remains and rock-cut features of Sogmatar. The guide introduces the religious history associated with this ancient settlement.

Bazda CavesView the large spaces cut into the rock at the old Bazda quarries. The chambers record the extraction of stone used in local buildings.

Lunch on the second Sanliurfa sightseeing dayThe Harran plain itinerary includes a restaurant lunch during the route. Drinks and any extra food purchases are separate.

HarranVisit Harran and learn about its place in the history of the surrounding plain. The town provides the setting for the traditional houses and historic remains on the route.

Traditional Harran Beehive HousesSee the distinctive cone-roofed houses in Harran. Their construction shows a local approach to building with the materials available in the area.

Historic Harran AreaExplore the historic remains around Harran with the guide. This stop covers the older structures alongside the town’s better-known traditional houses.

Halfeti VillageSee the old settlement beside the Euphrates reservoir. The water changed the village landscape when parts of the area were submerged.

Euphrates Boat TripTake the included boat trip on the reservoir near Halfeti. From the water, view the shoreline and remains of the old waterside settlements.

Lunch on the full Halfeti and Gaziantep routeYour full-day itinerary includes lunch between its visits. Drinks and additional restaurant orders are paid separately.

Zeugma Mosaic MuseumVisit the museum’s collection of mosaics from ancient Zeugma. The surviving floors include detailed images and decorative patterns from the Roman period.

Gaziantep Castle — exterior viewSee the castle mound and its exterior from the city. The route does not include entry inside the castle.

Coppersmiths BazaarWalk through the market district associated with Gaziantep’s copperworking craft. The shops provide a view of local metalwork and other goods.

Almaci MarketBrowse stalls selling local food products such as nuts, spices and dried produce. Purchases and any additional tastings are your own expense.