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Tour Overview
The ultimate adventure, East to West, 17 Days is a sweeping tour of all Turkey has to offer. From Istanbul, start your off-the-beaten-path journey in the East and experience the region’s unique cultures and visit less-frequented sites, including Kars, the Ani Ruins, Lake Van, and Urfa. As you travel west, take in the more well-known sites of Cappadocia, Konya, and Antalya. Relax and enjoy the scenic Mediterranean before heading up the Aegean coast to see the natural beauty of Pamukkale and the wonderment of Ephesus. Continuing northward, we stop to pay homage to more history, visiting Troy and Gallipoli, before making our way back to bustling Istanbul. ...more ...less
Highlights
The ultimate adventure, East to West, 17 Days is a sweeping tour of all Turkey has to offer
From Istanbul, start your off-the-beaten-path journey in the East and experience the region’s unique cultures and visit less-frequented sites, including Kars, the Ani Ruins, Lake Van, and Urfa
As you travel west, take in the more well-known sites of Cappadocia, Konya, and Antalya
Relax and enjoy the scenic Mediterranean before heading up the Aegean coast to see the natural beauty of Pamukkale and the wonderment of Ephesus
Continuing northward, we stop to pay homage to more history, visiting Troy and Gallipoli, before making our way back to bustling Istanbul
Itinerary
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Accommodation Name: Centrum Hotel Sirkeci / Istanbul
Welcome to Istanbul.
Arrival day.
joining the old city located hotel.
Free afternoon to explore Istanbul's old city on your own leisure.
Overnight, Istanbul
Day 2
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Ani Ruins
Location: Kars
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Early airport transfer from your hotel and flight from Istanbul to Kars, a city dotted with Russian, Ottoman, and Selcuk monuments.
After meeting with your guide at the Kars airport, drive a short distance to visit the ruins, the medieval capital of Armenia.
Overnight, Kars
Day 3
:
Mt. Ararat & Ishak Pasha Palace
Location: Van
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Enjoy 6 hours scenic drive around Mt. Ararat from Kars to city Van through Dogubayazıt.
On the way, visit of Ishak Pasha Palace, a rare example of a mixture of Ottoman and Middle-Eastern architectural styles in the border town of doğubayazıt.
Overnight, Van
Day 4
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Akdamar Armenian Church.
Location: Mardin
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Take a scenic boat trip out onto Lake Van
Visit Akdamar Island and its 10th-century Armenian Holy Cross Church before starting another 6 hours scenic drive to Mardin, around the lake.
Upon arrival, take an afternoon walk at the streets of old city, Mardin.
Overnight, Mardin
Day 5
:
Dara Ruins & Dayrulzaferan Monastery
Location: Mardin
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Morning Visit of Dayrulzaferan Monastery and Dara ruins.
Vine tasting at the monastry.
Explore the old town of Mardin, known for its intricate and fascinating limestone architecture.
Overnight, Mardin
Day 6
:
Gobeklitepe
Location: Şanlıurfa
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
3Hrs drive to Göbekli Tepe, located in southeastern Turkey, is an archaeological site dating back to the 10th millennium BCE. Considered the world's oldest temple, it features massive carved stones and pillars arranged in circular and rectangular formations, signifying early human religious practices and social organization long before settled civilization.
Hotel Check in.
Free Afternoon to explore Abraham's cave, Local Markets & Cusine.
Overnight, Şanlıurfa
Day 7
:
Mt. Nemrut
Location: Adıyaman
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
4 hours drive to Mt. Nemrut, a high mountain in southeastern Turkey, is famed for its summit where a tomb-sanctuary complex built by King Antiochus I of Commagene in the 1st century BCE lies. This UNESCO World Heritage site is renowned for its colossal statues of gods and animals, showcasing a blend of Greco-Persian culture.
Sun set at the top of Mt. Nemrut.
Visit of Cendere bridge & Karakus tumulus on the way to mountain.
Overnight Adıyaman.
Day 8
:
Cappadoccia
Location: Ürgüp
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Drive to Cappadocia.
Hotel Check İn.
Afternoon panorama tour of cappadocia region.
Overnight, Ürgüp
Day 9
:
Cappadocia
Location: Ürgüp
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Full Day Cappadocia region tour.
Things to see : Underground city, Open air museum, Çavuşin castle, Göreme town.
Overnight, Ürgüp
Day 10
:
Rumi museum & Antalya
Location: Antalya
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
7Hrs scynıc drive to Antalya through Taurus mountain chain.
Mevlana Museum visit on the way.
Hotel Check İn.
Guided night walking at the old city, Antalya
Overnight, Antalya
Day 11
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Kaş
Location: Kaş
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
4 hours scenic drive to coastal town Kaş.
Hotel check in
Free afternoon to explore Kaş by walking.
Overnight, Kaş
Day 12
:
Pamukkale white cliffs & Hierapolis.
Pamukkale, Turkey
Location: Pamukkale
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
4hrs Drive to Pamukkale
Hotel Check İn.
Hierapolis & White cliffs afternoon tour
Overnight, Pamukkale
Day 13
:
Ephesus & Temple of Artemis
Location: Selçuk
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
3Hrs drive to town selçuk
Hotel check in
Ephesus, Temple of Artemis and st.John basilica afternoon visit
Overnight, Selçuk
Day 14
:
Priene, Miletus and Didyma
Location: Selçuk
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Full day Priene, Miletus and Didyma ( Temple of Apollon) tour
Overnight, Selçuk
Day 15
:
Troy & Pergamon.
Location: Çanakkale
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
4Hrs drive to Çanakkale
Guided tour of Pergamon & Troy on the way.
Overnight by the historical army checkpoint of the continents, Dardanelles.
Overnight, Çanakkale
Day 16
:
Istanbul
Location: İstanbul
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Guided tour of Gallipoli, war cemeteries.
5Hrs drive to Istanbul
Overnight Istanbul old city.
Day 17
:
Departure Day
Istanbul
Istanbul
Location: Istanbul
Meals Included: Breakfast
Tour ends at the Istanbul old city hotel after breakfast.
What's Included
Breakfast
Double Share accommodation
Professional Guiding
Private Ac. car / van with driver
Domestic flights
Airport Transfers
Taxes, Gas & Parkings
What's Not Included
Lunches and Dinners
Admission fees
Tips
Know Before You Go
Public Transportation Nearby
Passport Required
Please Note
Not wheelchair accessible
Not stroller accessible
Not suitable for pets
Infants must not sit on laps
Infant seats unavailable
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Accommodation
Small, family run boutique hotels
Mode of Transport
Private ac. van
Check out our Q&As
Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Yes, we do offer a single share option. Please ask your company about the price of upgrade that we will book you a single room for all the days on the tour.
Can I join the tour once it has departed?
Yes, You can join the tour after the departure day but you should let the company know about your arrival date so that we will take care of your reservations for the days you will be on the tour.
What is the meeting time on the first day of the tour ?
Welcome to Turkey and to a new adventure! Unless we have arranged an alternate meeting point for you, please make your way to your starting-city hotel. Your guide will meet you at 6:00pm in the hotel lobby for introductions and tour preliminaries. If you arrive early, you can opt to store your luggage at the hotel and go exploring or ask us about some pre-tour activity recommendations.
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Reviews of this operator
Tripadvisor traveller
Amazing and unforgettable experience!
04-Aug-2020
My time in Turkey was absolutely incredible, and it was all thanks to My Turkey Adventure. I found My Turkey Adventure on Google, and am so glad that I chose to book a 10-day tour with this company. I was able to see the highlights of Turkey – Cappadocia, Istanbul, Efesus, Pamukkale and Antalya. My tour guide Gokhan was an amazing guide with his endless enthusiasm, local knowledge and communication skills. He knew so much about Turkish history, as well as all the best local places to eat and drink! All our hotels were small, clean, family run and centrally located. They were also very authentic and totally safe.
The places we visited were mind blowing…Turkey is a country that should be on every single persons bucket list! I never once felt unsafe, Turkey is an incredibly modern country and its cities and landscapes are unbelievably beautiful and diverse. A special thanks to the operations team of My Turkey Adventure, they followed up on everything and made all the transportation/program hassle free. If you are looking for a private Turkey tour, I highly recommend My Turkey Adventure. Best tour I've ever been on, and I absolutely will recommend them to all my friends and family members for Turkey tours.
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Best Of Turkey / 10 DAYS TOURS
Tripadvisor traveller
Best way to experience Turkiye.
05-Apr-2023
Ilyas provides a personalized, attentive, engrossing and exciting itinerary. If you let him know what you are interested in, he will make sure that you make the most of your time in Turkey. For Americans, especially, Turkey is a little known treasure. If you want a well-organized visit with someone who is well-connected and extremely knowledgeable - book with My Turkey Adventure. Best value for your money!
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Best Of Turkey / 10 DAYS TOURS
Tripadvisor traveller
Best was to see Turkey.
13-Jul-2022
Last month I toured some of Turkey's oldest and most fascinating archaeological sites with Ilyas Bayrak of My Turkey Adventure. What an amazing, amazing trip. Inspired by the many UNESCO sites in Turkey we visited the neolithic site of Catal Hoyuk, and the Hittite capital of Hattusha, hiked in the beautiful valleys of Cappadocia, climbed through underground cities and walked the streets of the Ottoman city of Safranbolu. The food, accommodations and transportation were all excellent quality and value and I always felt perfectly safe. Not only does Ilyas know everything about the 12000 years of history in this beautiful country, it is obvious that he has a very deep love of the modern Republic of Turkey. Beyond visiting the tourist sites, MTA introduces willing travellers to the people who make up the amazing and diverse culture of Turkey. I can't wait to go on my next trip with Ilyas and MTA!!!
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Best Of Turkey / 10 DAYS TOURS
Tripadvisor traveller
Great Tour...
08-Apr-2023
We had a most wonderful holiday in Turkey thanks to Ilyas. He arranged a perfect 14 day tour for us accommodating our requests and adding interesting sights and activities. He is knowledgeable about Turkey and its incredible history. His driving is very good and we felt perfectly safely all the time in every way while in Turkey. We are strongly contemplating taking another tour in Turkey with Ilyas to explore more of this lovely country.
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My Turkey Adventure allows you to make 1 free date changes, as long as the change is made at least 15 days before the start of the tour.
Transfer as credit to Future Tours
My Turkey Adventure allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform my turkey adventure, 30 days before departure.
Low Deposit
My Turkey Adventure requires a minimum deposit of
30%
or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 30 days before departure.
Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of my turkey adventure charges.
Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 15 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
17 Days, East & West Turkey Private Tour From Istanbul
17 Days Starting and ending in Istanbul
Visiting:
Istanbul, Kars, Van, Mardin, Şanlıurfa, Adıyaman, Ürgüp, Antalya, Kaş, Pamukkale, Selçuk, Çanakkale, İstanbul
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