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6 stops · 13 nights
Istanbul2 nights
Cappadocia2 nights
Adiyaman1 night
Sanliurfa2 nights
IstanbulStop
Kusadasi3 nights
Antalya2 nights
Istanbul1 night
Starts and ends in IstanbulDay 1 of the itinerary says how you are met
Moderate walkingTwo to three hours on foot on sightseeing days, with steps and uneven ground at ancient sites.
13 hotel nightsIncludes Adiyaman after Nemrut sunset
Gobeklitepe and KarahantepeSeparate guided days during two Sanliurfa nights
2 full free daysOne in Kusadasi and one in Antalya
Domestic flights includedGaziantep–Izmir connects through Istanbul
Hotel options3 hotel classes on the same route, priced side by side
Guided in EnglishYou choose the language when you check availability
Overview
Explore Cappadocia and the southeast's ancient sites, then take full free days in Kusadasi and Antalya. This fourteen-day journey includes Nemrut at sunset, Gobeklitepe, Karahantepe, Ephesus and Pamukkale, with thirteen hotel nights. Show more overviewShow less
Start in Istanbul, then visit Cappadocia’s Red and Yellow Tour sights. Continue to Mount Nemrut for sunset, followed by Gobeklitepe, Sanliurfa’s museums, Karahantepe and Harran. The route then takes you west to Ephesus, Pamukkale and the Mediterranean coast.
Stay two nights in Cappadocia, one in Adiyaman and two in Sanliurfa. On day 8, travel to Gaziantep airport and fly via Istanbul to Izmir. A transfer takes you to Kusadasi for three nights, including a free day and the Ephesus tour. Visit Pamukkale on the way to your two-night Antalya stay, with another full free day before returning to Istanbul.
The trip includes 13 hotel nights, eight guided sightseeing days, the listed domestic flights and transfers. For Halfeti, Gaziantep sightseeing and an Antalya city tour, compare the 15-day southeast Turkey and Antalya tour. Its free days are in Antalya and Istanbul.
Ancient sites with time on both coasts
Nemrut at sunsetStay in Adiyaman before travelling to Sanliurfa the next morning.
Gobeklitepe and KarahantepeVisit both sites during a two-night Sanliurfa stay.
Aegean and Mediterranean breaksEnjoy a free day in Kusadasi and another in Antalya.
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Day 5: Travel to Adiyaman and See Nemrut at Sunset
Reach the mountain’s stone statues in the evening light.Overnight: Adiyaman · 1 nightMeals: Breakfast and lunch
Included today
Overnight: Adiyaman · 1 night
Meals: Breakfast and lunch
Transport: Cappadocia–Adiyaman road transfer · Tour transport
Guide: Licensed guide
Sightseeing: Entrance tickets
Schedule
06:00
Breakfast, checkout and departure
Travel from Cappadocia to Adiyaman, a road journey of about six hours.
Road pickup is after breakfast.
13:30
Nemrut sunset excursion
Visit the monuments with your guide, with lunch before the summit visit.
The final ascent is timed for the season’s sunset.
Places you’ll visit
Cendere Bridge
Arsameia
Karakus Tumulus
Mount Nemrut at Sunset
About these 4 places
Cendere Bridge
See the Roman bridge’s broad stone arch and surviving columns above the river.
Arsameia
Visit rock reliefs and inscriptions at a former royal centre of Commagene.
Karakus Tumulus
Look at the burial mound and tall columns marking the royal memorial site.
Mount Nemrut at Sunset
See the statues and fallen heads on the terraces at sunset. Reaching them involves a steep walk of about 800 metres on a stepped path. Vehicles cannot reach the terraces.
21:00
Return to Adiyaman for the night
Descend from the mountain and transfer to your hotel.
Approximate return time, depending on sunset and the road journey.
Your included airport transfer completes the journey.Meals: Breakfast if departure time permits
Included today
Meals: Breakfast if departure time permits
Transport: Departure transfer
Schedule
Hotel checkout and airport transfer
Meet your driver for the journey to your departure airport.
Pickup follows your flight; breakfast depends on departure time.
Take this itinerary with you.The full day-by-day plan as a PDF, by email or straight to your device.
What's included
Included in your package4
Hotels and meals
13 hotel nights: Istanbul 3, Cappadocia 2, Adiyaman 1, Sanliurfa 2, Kusadasi 3 and Antalya 2
Breakfast on day 2 and days 4–13; day 14 when departure time allows
Lunch on days 2–7, 10 and 11
Guided visits
Istanbul Old City, Cappadocia Red and Yellow tours, Nemrut sunset, Gobeklitepe and Sanliurfa, Karahantepe and Harran, Ephesus, and Pamukkale
Professional guides, listed entrance tickets and tour transport
Flights and transfers
Istanbul–Cappadocia, Gaziantep–Istanbul, Istanbul–Izmir and Antalya–Istanbul flights
15 kg checked baggage and 8 kg cabin baggage per person
Listed airport transfers, road journeys between regions and the onward transfer from Pamukkale to Antalya
Local taxes, service fees and handling charges
Not included6
International flights, visa costs and travel insurance
Arrival-day meals, breakfast on day 3, unlisted lunches, dinners and drinks
Optional balloon flights, balloon watching, valley rides and Turkish Night show
Swimming in Cleopatra Pool
Free-day activities and local transport
Extra baggage, personal purchases and tips
Hotel classes
Compare the hotel options for this route. Each price is for the whole package, per person.
One of 6 hotels in this class
Emine Sultan Hotel1 / 6
Standard Class
Budget
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€2,957€2,809per person
Double or twin room
€2,809
Single room
€4,433
Triple room
€2,587
Per person, for the whole package. Prices move with the departure date; these are this week’s lowest.
One of 6 hotels in this class
Yasmak Sultan Hotel1 / 6
Middle Class
Comfort
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€3,441€3,269per person
Double or twin room
€3,269
Single room
€5,273
Triple room
€2,956
Per person, for the whole package. Prices move with the departure date; these are this week’s lowest.
One of 6 hotels in this class
Holiday Inn Istanbul City Hotel1 / 6
High Class
Luxury
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€4,773€4,534per person
Double or twin room
€4,534
Single room
€7,273
Triple room
€3,943
Per person, for the whole package. Prices move with the departure date; these are this week’s lowest.
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This tour compared with 2 other Turkey packages All three include the full Old City tour, Red and Yellow tours, Nemrut sunset, Gobeklitepe, Karahantepe, Ephesus and Pamukkale.
The approach is a steep, stepped walk of about 800 metres. Allow extra time if you walk slowly or need breaks. Vehicles cannot reach the terraces. Bring shoes with grip and a warm layer for sunset.
How do we travel from Sanliurfa to Kusadasi?
On day 8, transfer to Gaziantep Airport and fly via Istanbul to Izmir. Your driver then takes you about one hour to the Kusadasi hotel. Gaziantep is an airport stop only; no city tour or Halfeti visit is included that day.
Which days are free for our own plans?
Day 9 in Kusadasi and day 12 in Antalya. Breakfast and the hotel night are included on both days; outings and local transport are arranged separately.
When can I add a Cappadocia balloon flight?
Before the Yellow Tour on day 4. It costs extra, is available from age 6 and requires suitable weather and aviation approval.
Is the Antalya hotel on the beach?
High Class hotels are beachfront. Standard and Middle Class hotels are near the beach. All options include two nights in Antalya.
Is a guided Antalya tour included?
The Antalya stay includes two hotel nights and a full free day. No guided excursion is scheduled there. You can arrange your own city visits or beach time on day 12; activities and local transport cost extra.
Can the Nemrut tour run in winter?
Snow and ice can close the summit road and walking path. Ask us to check access for your dates before booking in winter. The sunset visit depends on safe access.
Which languages and tour types is this tour available in?
Emine Sultan Hotel1 / 6Save 5%
Yasmak Sultan Hotel1 / 6Save 5%
Holiday Inn Istanbul City Hotel1 / 6Save 5%
