From Istanbul to Antalya, uncover eastern Turkey’s ancient sites, vibrant cities and culinary treasures – think Gobekli Tepe, Mount Nemrut, Mardin’s bazaars, Halfeti’s Euphrates boat ride and Gaziantep’s food scene.
  • Witness sunset on Mount Nemrut's colossal stone heads.
  • Explore Gobekli Tepe's ancient T-shaped pillars and early ritual history.
  • Discover Catalhoyuk's Neolithic mudbrick houses and early communal life.
  • Walk Mardin's hilltop lanes, bazaars, and historic madrasahs.
  • Meet artisans at Mardin's Living Museum, including copper and telkari masters.
  • Sail the Euphrates at Halfeti to the partially sunken village.
  • Taste Gaziantep's culinary scene with street foods and baklava making.
  • Experience Sanliurfa's Sira Gecesi, an evening of music and dance.
Accommodation throughout is in hotels, with the style indicated in the daily itinerary serving as a guideline only and subject to change. Where preferred rooms are unavailable, similar-standard alternatives may be used. Early arrivals may not allow immediate check-in; luggage storage or shared day rooms may be provided.