Itinerary

Day 1

Dayarbakir - Arrival
Welcome to Diyarbakir !!! Today is your arrival day. Airport transfers are available from Airport during the hours of 8am till 20:00pm. Transfers will be made to your Hotel

Day 2

Dayarbakir - Urfa
Mardin is very unique with lovely old-Arabic style houses. It is a city that played an important role in the early development of Christianity. We will take the time to visit, walk in its busy streets and bazaars, and admire the stonework all around the town. We will also visit the Monastery of Deyr-az-Zaferan just outside of town, founded in 762 A.D. It was the seat of the Syrian Orthodox Patriarch for almost 800 years. This monastery is built on top of a 4000-year-old temple used by sun worshippers. Drive on to Urfa for Overnight

Day 3

Urfa : City Tour
Urfa, the birthplace of the prophet Abraham. Urfa has been occupied since the Babylonians followed by the Hurrites, Hittites, Assyrians, Greeks. We will also visit the holy sites at the Ainzelha, a lake with millions of domesticated fish. While in Urfa we will shop at the bustling covered bazaar as well. There are exceptional photo opportunities in this area.

Day 4

URFA - MT.NEMRUT - Kahta:
From Urfa we will drive two hours to Adiyaman-Kahta. There we will organise transfers up the mountain. This extraordinary landmark rests at an elevation of 8000 ft. The mountain top complex is composed of two flattened areas strewn with statues and separated by a false peak of crushed rock. Antiouchus built the entire complex approximately 2000 years ago as a monument to his "divine ancestry." After watching sunset and exploring the mountain we will make our way to Kahta for the night.

Day 5

Kahta to Gaiziantep
Drive to Gaziantep, home to the famous Turkish dessert of baklava . Visit the archaeological museum and explore the old city on foot and overnight

Day 6

Gaiziante : Adana : Tarsus
we depart for Adana in the morning and start our tour with the museum of Archiology the 16th Century Ulu Mosque and the 19th century Clock Tower then on to Tarsus going through Cleopatra Door and Yedi Uyurlar Cave : Overnight in Tarsus

Day 7

Tarsus : End of Tour
Breakfast Included
Today your tour is over. Please make your own arrangements for departure remembering that your hotel will need you to check out before midday. We hope you had a memorable tour and we look forward to seeing you in the future on another TravelShop Turkey Tour. Have a safe trip back home and thanks for choosing TravelShop Turkey.

Extra Information

Inclusions -

TOUR INCLUDING: 3, 4 star and Butique Hotels in each area 1 Nights accommodation in Diyabakir with Breakfast and Dinner 2 Nights accommodation in Urfa with Breakfast and Dinner 1 Nights accommodation in Gaziantep with Breakfast and Dinner 1 Nights accommodation in Kahta with Breakfast and Dinner 1 Nights accommodation in Adana with Breakfast and Dinner Guided Tour to Diyarbakir Guided Tour to Mardin Guided Tour to Urfa Guided Tour to MT Nemrut Guided Tour to Gaziantep Guided Tour to Tarsus Guided Tour to Mersin Guided Tour to Adana Private Air-conditioned busses Private Professional English speaking tour guide All entrance fees mentioned in the Itinerary Private Return airport transfers

Exclusions -

Tour Excludes : International Flights Personal expenses: Lunches, Extras at hotel or meals Tipping: Tips for guide and drivers Insurance: All types

Extras -

TOUR FAQ:

WHY A 28 DAY TOUR ?
This one of the best ways to visit Turkey. Turkey is such a large country and there are so many fantastic things to see that the 28 Day Tour allows you to do this comfortably without having to rush. On this tour you get to visit the many different regions in Turkey This tour allows you to join as an when you would like with 4 main departure times.

HOW CAN I JOIN THIS TOUR ?
To join this tour is very easy. Just go to the booking form at the bottom of the page and select your date of arrival at the top of the screen and then fill in all the additional information.

WHAT HAPPENS ONCE I HAVE FILLED IN THE BOOKING FORM ?
Once we have recieved your booking we will process the payment and send you a copy of your invoice which you need to retain as proof of payment. We will also send you a voucher for the tour which will include your customer number and details of the tour. You will also recieve a confirmation email from TravelShop Turkey.

DO I HAVE TO DO THE FULL TOUR ?
No you dont !! For example you can join us in Trabzon and finish in Kusadasi as long as you are there on the dates that we arrive.. Also if you want to join us for only a few days this is possible. We would need to know exactly where you would like to join and leave us so that we can cost the tour accordingly.
HOTEL - All accommodation will be 3 and 4 star hotels and also Boutique hotels throughout the tour.
GUIDE - You will be assisted by a fluent English speaking professional tour guide who is deeply knowledgeable of Turkey.
ENTRANCE FEES - Entrance fees make up to approx 30% of the tour cost. All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary are included in the tour price and will be paid for by TravelShop Turkey.
TIPPING IN TURKEY - Tipping is not included in your tour cost. There is no set amount for tipping if you receive good service then it is up to you how much you would like to tip.
TRANSPORTATION - Air-conditioned coach transportation throughout your tour, with a TV. All drivers are professionally licensed. All coaches on our tours stop around every 2 hours so that you are able to stretch your legs, use washroom facilities and buy snacks for the journey. Our buses have a maximum of 40 people so that the bus will not be over crowded.
FOOD - A wide selection of tasty traditional Turkish food for you to experience while in our country. All breakfasts and dinners are included except in Istanbul, Lunches are not included but you will be able to find a wide variety of good tasty food availble.
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT TRAVELLERS - We have many customers who travel alone. If you don't mind sharing with another traveler then we can arrange a twin share, we will not charge you for single supplement. However if there is no one to pair you up with we will have to charge a single supplement fee.
SHOPPING - You will have plenty of time throughout your tour to visit the local shops. Istanbul isn't always the best place to shop! It is the best place to bargain however. If there is something in particular you are looking for, please ask your tour guide and they will advise you on the best place to go. Carpet, leather and jewellery shopping is best done in Kusadasi/Ephesus and Cappadocia where you will visit the factories, also learn a lot more about the product from the factory guides. During the tour you visit many local villages and please ask your tour guide for cheap local shopping places.
EARLY ARRIVALS - If you are arriving in Turkey a few days prior to tour start date, we are more than happy to arrange transfers and accommodation for you. This will not be included in the itinerary cost. Additional costs will be advised once further information is given by the customer. Please see below for extra accommodation costs.

Istanbul 4 Star Hotel

Double -Twin -Triple P.P


Euro 35.00


Single Room


Euro 55.00












Istanbul 3 Star Hotel

Double -Twin -Triple P.P


Euro 30.00


Single Room


Euro 45.00

VISAS - Depending on your nationality or passport, you will be able to purchase a visa when you arrive at the airport in Turkey. Please however confirm this with your national embassy, as some nationalities require this to be done in advance
MONEY- We use New Turkish Lira. Although in a lot of places they will accept US, EURO or GBP money. We recommend that exchanging to lira will save you money and confusion. There are many change offices throughout Turkey, along with ATM machines for you to withdraw also. Most shops will accept your credit cards.
OUR STAFF -Our tour staff are very friendly, from Turkey, New Zealand, Australia and the UK who have traveled extensively through Turkey and the rest of the world. They are on hand at all times to make your trip easy going.