17 Days Private Unesco Turkey Tour

You will arrive to the New Istanbul Airport. Here, you will meet your warm travel agent employee to get a transfer to your authentic hotel. You will stay in Istanbul for that night.

Meals : Dinner
Hotels : Legancy Ottoman Hotel - Kalyon Hotel

After your opulent breakfast leave the hotel. Tranfer to Istanbul airport. Flight to Central Of Anatolia. Arrival at Nevsehir or Kayseri airport. Transfer to Cappadocia area Cappadocia is an important place among the Turkey tourism destinations. You will start your tour with Kaymaklı Underground City. This underground city is considered as an interesting underground settlement in Cappadocia. From there, you will go to Sahinefendi (Sobesos). Here, you will see Mosaic Art and Archaeological excavation site from the Byzantine Period. The valley villages with mountains around them gives us a spectacular view. Our next stop will be Keslik Monastery near Cemil. The ancient frescos are hidden behind a smoke layer. Here, you will visit Mustafapaşa (Sinasos) which is an old Roman town with its old houses. These houses are the great examples of late Roman settlements and architecture in the region. Our next stop will be the Red Valley. The valley consists of incredible volcanic rock formations. This valley is at the centre of Cappadocia. Still, the valley is not overcrowded by tourists. You will spend the night at Cappadocia.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hotels : Millstone Cave Suites - Yunak Evleri Special Class - Hotel Taskonaklar Cappadocia

After breakfast, you will continue to discover Cappadocia. You will go to Devrent valley to see the rock formations. You will go back in time with troglodyte houses. Then, you will visit Pasabag which has “fairy chimneys”. Here, you can even hear the “songs of fairies” near Zelve. You will take your lunch in Avanos which is the centre of red pottery since 3000 BC. Here, you will witness the traditional pottery craftsmanship. In the afternoon, you will go to Goreme Open Air Museum. The museum is home to incredible examples of the Byzantine art in Cappadocia. There are churches carved in the rocks with frescoes and paintings created betyouen the 10th and the 13th century. Our next stop in your tour will be Uchisar Rock- Castle which gives a panoramic view of the Cappadocian valleys. You will stay in Cappadocia for the night.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hotels : Millstone Cave Suites - Yunak Evleri Special Class - Hotel Taskonaklar Cappadocia

After having you breakfast, you will leave the hotel for the tour. Your experience today will be hiking in Ihlara canyon. You will drive to the beautiful Ihlara Valley. Here, you will hike in Ihlara canyon. The canyon is like a “mirage” at the heart of Anatolia. Belisirma village which is an ancient peristrema is also offers an amazing beauty. This village is known as the “valley of the sky” lying along the Melendiz river. Here, you will see churches cut from rocks and wild plantation. The view will amaze you as well as the churched ornamented with the representations from the bible. You will have your lunch in a local river-side restaurant in Belisirma. You will go back to the city center via Selime village that has carved houses and an amazing landscape. You will transfer to your amazing and comfortable hotel. You will spend the night in Cappadocia.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hotels : Millstone Cave Suites - Yunak Evleri Special Class - Hotel Taskonaklar Cappadocia

After breakfast, you will leave your hotel.
You will drive to Karatay Caravanserai. Here, you will get the chance to visit the caravanserai. When you drive to Kahta (Nemrut), you will give a lunch break in Kahramanmaras. Here, you can taste the famous ice cream of the city. You will reach to your hotel in Kahta.
You will spend the night in Kahta.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hotels : White Star Hotel

You will leave your hotel early in the morning at 03:30 am. Today, you will visit the summit of the Mt. Nemrut (one of the most popular UNESCO world cultural heritage sites). Here, you will watch the amazing sunrise, visit the colossal heads and statues of ancient deities from the mythology. Small minibuses will take you to the top of the mountain. Everything you will see is at 8000 ft. There are statues on top of the mountain on two plain areas which are separated by crushed rock. The entire complex was built by Antiouchus about 2000 years ago as a monument to his divine ancestry. You can visit the old Arsemeia castle, cross over the Cendere Bridge (Septimius Severus bridge) that is still in use dating to the 3rd century and Tumulus Tomb of Karakus. You will go back to your hotel to have breakfast. You will drive to Urfa. On the way, you will stop by at Ataturk dam to enjoy this modern-day wonder. Also, you will get the chance to visit Gobekli Tepe. This area is a hilltop sanctuary erected on the highest point of an elongated mountain ridge some 15 km northeast of Sanlıurfa. You will spend the night in a luxurious hotel in Urfa.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hotels : Âlâ Han Boutique Hotel – Hilton Garden Inn Sanlıurfa

You will leave the hotel after breakfast to start your private Turkey tour.
Urfa is known as the birthplace of the Prophet Abraham. There was always settlement in Urfa from Babylonian times. Then, Hurrites, Hittites, Assyrians and Greeks settled to this land. You will get the chance to see Harran and its amazing beehive houses. The Bible states that Prophet Abraham spend some time in Harran before going to Israel which is the Promised Land. You will go to Ainzelha which is a lake with numerous domesticated fish. In your Urfa tour, you will see the cave that the prophet Abraham was born. You will also stop by at the sheep market. You can take amazing photos in this region. You will spend the night in Urfa.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hotels : Âlâ Han Boutique Hotel – Hilton Garden Inn Sanlıurfa

You will continue to your travel to Turkey 08:30 am after having your breakfast.
Mardin is in the southeast of Turkey on a high hill overlooking the plains Turkey and Syria. You will start your private Turkey tour from deir-al-zafaran (the saffron monastery) which is the Syrian Orthodox Patriarchy centre and monastery. You will have your lunch and drive to Hasankeyf near the Tigris river. The city will be submerged due to a dam project on the Tigris. Hasankeyf is famous for its caves, hidden waterways, tombs, palaces and an exquisite mosque. You will spend the night in Mardin.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hotels : Kaya Ninova Hotel - Maridin Hotel - Special Class

Diyarbakir has amazing old-Arabic style houses. The city was prominent in the early years of Christianity. You will visit the city, walk in the busy streets and bazaars, and admire the stonework all around the town. Next, you will go to deyr-azca-zaferan monastery. It is few miles away from the town and dates back to 762 A.D. The monastery was the centre of Syrian Orthodox patriarch for almost 800 years. This monastery is built on top of a 4000- year-old temple that previously belonged to sun worshipers.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hotels : Radisson Blu Hotel Diyarbakir - Divan Diyarbakir

You will drive to Divrigi to visit the Great Mosque and Medical Institution (unesco global heritage site 1985). Here, you can see the extraordinary medieval Turkish architecture and its amazing stone art.
You will send the night in Sivas.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hotels : The Green Park Sivas or Sivas Keykavus Hotel

Sivas is an important a city for the Turkish independence movement. Here, you will visit the Ataturk congress and Ethnography Museum, Sifaiye Madrasah, Double Minaret Madrasah, and the 13th century Sky Medrese to admtte the Turquoise sky-blue tiles.
Then, you will go to Amasya which also played an important tole in Turkish independence movement. Here, you will see the restored Ottoman houses, Green River, tombs carved to rocks, apple fields, and the Ferhat aqueduct. You will spend the night in Bogazkale.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hotels : Hotel Anitta Corum

On the 7th day, you will visit Alacahöyük and Hattusa which are the important cities of the ancient Hittite Civilisation. Hattusa was the capital of the Hittite civilisations. Hattusa dates back to the 3rd century B.C. The city was the main settlement area of an Anatolian tribe Hatti. The origins of this tribe are unknown. The city played an important role as it connected the Egyptians with the Hittites. The historic Battle of Kadesh also took place in this city. The war resulted in truce since there was not a definite winner. This truce is believed to be the first truce in the human history. 4000 years old Hittite City Hattusa has the famous Lion Gate, the Great Temple and other grandiose structures. After visits drive to authentic hotel in Safranbolu. You will spend the night in Safranbolu.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hotels : Beylerbeyi Konak Hotel or Pacacioglu Bag Evi - Special Class

You will continue to your travel to Turkey 08:30 am after having your breakfast.
Safranbolu has been an important caravan station from the 13th century to the early 20th century. The city is located on the east–west trade route. In this city, you will see the Old Mosque, the Old Bath House and Süleyman Pasha Medrese. These places were built in 1322. Safranbolu's architecture is famous and reflects the 17th century style which was influenced from urban development in the Ottoman empire. When you arrive to the city, you will visit the famous bazaar, Cinci Hodja Caravanserai, Cinci Hodja Bath House and Kaymakamlar House (Museum). After a Lunch will arrive in Istanbul. You will spend the night in Istanbul.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hotels : Legancy Ottoman Hotel – Kalyon Hotel

Your private guided Turkey tours will start with the Ottoman heritage in Istanbul. Your guide will pick you up from your hotel and start the tour from Blue Mosque completed in 1616. Next, you will visit the famous Topkapi Palace. This palace has a comprehensive collection of the belongings of the sultans for the last five centuries. You can visit the Harem to witness the imperial lifestyle. You will walk the road to the Imperial Council called Divan Yolu. Next, you will have your lunch in a local restaurant. You will walk on the cobble stones streets to see the Rustem Pasha Mosque completed in 1561 by Sinan the Architect. Next, you will go to the famous Spice Market where the goods of the Venetians and Genoese and eastern spice were sold in the ancient times. Your tour will end at Grand Bazaar which was the most important shopping area of the ancient todays. You can shop in this amazing bazaar. After having your dinner, you will spend the night in Istanbul.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hotels : Legancy Ottoman Hotel – Kalyon Hotel

On this day of your private tour, you will visit the Byzantine Relics. When you travel to Turkey, you can see different cultures across the country. Byzantine culture is one of them. You will start your tour with the Hippodrome at the middle of the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia and Cisterns. Here, you will see the Serpentine Columns and Egyptian Obelisk. You will also visit the nearby Wilhelm German fountain. You will take your lunch in a local restaurant. Next, you will go to Chora Museum also known as Kariye Museum to see the amazing Byzantine frescoes. Your tour will end in the Basilica Cistern known as the Yerebatan Cistern. After having your dinner, you will spend the night in Istanbul.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hotels : Legancy Ottoman Hotel – Kalyon Hotel

This is the last day of your private travel Turkey . You will transfer you to the New Istanbul Airport three hours before your international flight.

Meals : Breakfast