Turkey: Forgotten Kingdoms & Cave Sanctuaries (8 Days)
-
Duration 8 days
-
Type City Tour
-
Group Size 50 Peoples
Overview
Theme: Lost Civilizations + Sacred Landscapes
Away from the crowds of Istanbul and the touristic circuits, Turkey’s eastern and central highlands guard the secrets of ancient kingdoms. From rock-carved monasteries and cliffside tombs to submerged cities and Stone Age temples, this itinerary follows a sacred and forgotten trail through millennia of mystery and resilience.
Included & Excluded
Arrive at Gaziantep Oğuzeli Airport Transfer to a boutique mansion in the old bazaar quarter Visit the Zeugma Mosaic Museum and a pistachio workshop Welcome dinner featuring traditional Gaziantep meze
Drive to Kahta and ascend Mount Nemrut for sunset Explore the monumental heads of the ancient royal tomb Stay in an eco-lodge at the base of the mountain
Guided tour of Göbekli Tepe — the world’s oldest temple Visit Harran’s beehive houses and ancient university ruins Cultural lunch with a local family Overnight in a heritage stay in Şanlıurfa
Explore Mardin’s Old City, Syriac monasteries, and madrassas Visit Deyrulzafaran Monastery with rooftop views Assyrian wine tasting and sunset terrace dinner Overnight in a boutique stone hotel
Visit the semi-submerged city of Hasankeyf by boat Explore cliffside dwellings, rock tombs, and riverside ruins Return to Midyat for a traditional dinner and stay in a caravanserai
Morning flight to Cappadocia; drive to Ihlara Valley Trek through volcanic canyons and visit frescoed cave chapels Picnic lunch in the valley and folklore storytelling Overnight in a family-run cave pension
Travel to Amasya along scenic mountain roads Walk the Yeşilırmak River promenade and cliffside tombs Farewell dinner in an Ottoman-era riverside mansion
Transfer to Ankara Esenboğa Airport for onward travel
Leave feedback about this