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.

  • Included
    • Breakfast
    • Double Share accommodation
    • Professional Guiding
    • Private Ac. car / van with driver
    • Domestic flights
    • Airport Transfers
    • Taxes, Gas & Parkings
  • Excluded
    • Lunches and Dinners
    • Admission fees
    • Tips

Pickup points and times will be confirmed after booking.

Day 1

Istanbul / Arrival Day
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

Kars / Ani Ruins
­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

Van / Mt. Ararat & Ishak Pasha Palace
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

Mardin / Akdamar Armenian Church.
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

Mardin / Dara Ruins & Dayrulzaferan Monastery
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

Şanlıurfa / Gobeklitepe
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

Adıyaman / Mt. Nemrut
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

Ürgüp / Cappadoccia
Drive to Cappadocia. Hotel Check İn. Afternoon panorama tour of cappadocia region.  Overnight, Ürgüp 


Day 9

Ürgüp / Cappadocia
Full Day Cappadocia region tour. Things to see : Underground city, Open air museum, Çavuşin castle, Göreme town. Overnight, Ürgüp


Day 10

Antalya / Rumi museum & Antalya
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

Kaş / Kaş
4 hours scenic drive to coastal town Kaş. Hotel check in Free afternoon to explore Kaş by walking. Overnight, Kaş


Day 12

Pamukkale / Pamukkale white cliffs & Hierapolis.
4hrs Drive to Pamukkale Hotel Check İn. Hierapolis & White cliffs afternoon tour Overnight, Pamukkale


Day 13

Selçuk / Ephesus & Temple of Artemis
3Hrs drive to town selçuk Hotel check in Ephesus, Temple of Artemis and st.John basilica afternoon visit Overnight, Selçuk


Day 14

Selçuk / Priene, Miletus and Didyma
Full day Priene, Miletus and Didyma ( Temple of Apollon) tour Overnight, Selçuk


Day 15

Çanakkale / Troy & Pergamon.
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

İstanbul / Istanbul
Guided tour of Gallipoli, war cemeteries. 5Hrs drive to Istanbul Overnight Istanbul old city. 


Day 17

Istanbul / Departure Day
Tour ends at the Istanbul old city hotel after breakfast.


17 Days, East & West Turkey Private Tour From Istanbul

17 DAYS Guide in English

$7061.71

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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.

  • Included
    • Breakfast
    • Double Share accommodation
    • Professional Guiding
    • Private Ac. car / van with driver
    • Domestic flights
    • Airport Transfers
    • Taxes, Gas & Parkings
  • Excluded
    • Lunches and Dinners
    • Admission fees
    • Tips

Pickup points and times will be confirmed after booking.

Day 1

Istanbul / Arrival Day
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

Kars / Ani Ruins
­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

Van / Mt. Ararat & Ishak Pasha Palace
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

Mardin / Akdamar Armenian Church.
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

Mardin / Dara Ruins & Dayrulzaferan Monastery
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

Şanlıurfa / Gobeklitepe
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

Adıyaman / Mt. Nemrut
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

Ürgüp / Cappadoccia
Drive to Cappadocia. Hotel Check İn. Afternoon panorama tour of cappadocia region.  Overnight, Ürgüp 


Day 9

Ürgüp / Cappadocia
Full Day Cappadocia region tour. Things to see : Underground city, Open air museum, Çavuşin castle, Göreme town. Overnight, Ürgüp


Day 10

Antalya / Rumi museum & Antalya
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

Kaş / Kaş
4 hours scenic drive to coastal town Kaş. Hotel check in Free afternoon to explore Kaş by walking. Overnight, Kaş


Day 12

Pamukkale / Pamukkale white cliffs & Hierapolis.
4hrs Drive to Pamukkale Hotel Check İn. Hierapolis & White cliffs afternoon tour Overnight, Pamukkale


Day 13

Selçuk / Ephesus & Temple of Artemis
3Hrs drive to town selçuk Hotel check in Ephesus, Temple of Artemis and st.John basilica afternoon visit Overnight, Selçuk


Day 14

Selçuk / Priene, Miletus and Didyma
Full day Priene, Miletus and Didyma ( Temple of Apollon) tour Overnight, Selçuk


Day 15

Çanakkale / Troy & Pergamon.
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

İstanbul / Istanbul
Guided tour of Gallipoli, war cemeteries. 5Hrs drive to Istanbul Overnight Istanbul old city. 


Day 17

Istanbul / Departure Day
Tour ends at the Istanbul old city hotel after breakfast.


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