Eastern Turkeys Nature History and Culture Tour Highlight

Name: Eastern Turkeys Nature History and Culture Tour Highlight
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14 daysArabic, English, TurkishBook 1 day aheadTrabzon, Turkey

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Discover the hidden treasures of Eastern and Northeastern Turkey on this immersive 14-day journey through the Black Sea region, ancient Anatolian cities, dramatic mountain landscapes, UNESCO heritage sites, and Mesopotamian culture. From the green highlands of Trabzon and Rize to the ancient ruins of Ani, Göbeklitepe, and Mount Nemrut, this tour combines history, nature, local traditions, and authentic cuisine.

Included

Air-conditioned vehicle
Breakfast
All Entrance & Admission Fees to museums and National Parks

Not included

All lunches and dinners

What you'll do

Upon arrival at Trabzon Airport, meet your driver and transfer to your hotel
Enjoy free time to relax or explore the lively city center and Black Sea coastline.
12 hours

A spectacular Greek Orthodox monastery built into the cliffs of Altındere Valley
2 hoursAdmission included
Elegant early 20th-century mansion surrounded by scenic gardens
30 minAdmission included
A beautifully preserved Byzantine church featuring medieval frescoes
30 min
Discover traditional streets, local markets, and centuries-old city walls
3 hours

Famous alpine lake surrounded by dense forests and mountain scenery
2 hours
Traditional Black Sea architecture built over rushing streams
20 min
Learn about the production of Turkey’s world-famous Black Sea tea with tasting 3
different kinds of local teas
30 min
Stunning river valley known for its nature and adventure atmosphere
Centuries-old bridges reflecting the engineering of the Ottoman era
20 min

Remote mountain plateau offering authentic village life and panoramic views
1h 30m
Medieval fortress dramatically positioned above the valley cliffs
1 hour
One of the most powerful and scenic waterfalls in the Black Sea region
30 min
Famous highland town known for wooden houses, thermal springs, and green landscapes
2 hours

Peaceful crater lake surrounded by untouched forests and nature trails
2 hours
Discover local culture shaped by Ottoman and Caucasian influences
Experience dramatic landscapes and breathtaking viewpoints throughout the journey.
3 hours

Iconic Seljuk theological school famous for its twin minarets
1 hour
Historic Islamic school featuring remarkable stone carvings and architecture
30 min
Ancient fortress overlooking the historic city center
1 hour
Important mausoleums representing medieval Anatolian architecture
Visit traditional Ottoman marketplace renowned for Oltu stone jewelry.
3 hours
Continue your way to Kars City

Explore the UNESCO-listed ruins of Ani near the Armenian border
Magnificent medieval Armenian city known as the “City of 1001 Churches.”
2 hours
Hilltop fortress offering panoramic views of the city and surrounding plains
1 hour
Admire the Russian-era stone buildings unique to Kars
2 hours

Experience the ancient kingdom of Urartu
Scenic island famous for its Armenian Holy Cross Church.
2 hours
A masterpiece of medieval Armenian architecture with detailed relief carvings
30 min
Visit ancient Urartian fortress overlooking Lake Van
Enjoy panoramic scenery of Turkey’s largest lake and surrounding mountains.
2 hours
Continue your way to Diyarbakır City

Massive basalt city walls recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site
1 hour
One of Anatolia’s oldest mosques with unique architectural details
1 hour
Historic caravanserai known for local breakfast culture and traditional atmosphere
1 hour
Historic stone bridge crossing the Tigris River
1 hour
Continue your way to Mardin City

Historic Islamic school with panoramic views over Mesopotamia
1 hour
Impressive 15th-century madrasa featuring elegant courtyard architecture
1 hour
Famous for its stone houses, Syriac culture, and traditional craftsmanship
2 hours
One of the world’s oldest surviving Syriac Orthodox monasteries
1 hour

Home to extraordinary Roman mosaics, including the famous “Gypsy Girl.”
2 hoursAdmission included
Historic fortress located in the heart of the old city
1 hour
Traditional copper bazaar filled with artisan workshops and local crafts
1 hour
Traditional Cuisine Experience – Taste authentic Gaziantep dishes and regional desserts
2 hours
Continue your way to Şanlı Urfa City

UNESCO-listed archaeological site dating back over 11,000 years
2 hoursAdmission included
Sacred pool associated with the story of Prophet Abraham
2 hours
Historic hilltop fortress overlooking the ancient city
1 hour
Traditional Bazaars – Experience authentic southeastern Turkish culture and local handicrafts
2 hours
Continue your way to Adıyaman City

UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for colossal stone statues at sunrise
2 hoursAdmission included
Ceremonial center of the Kingdom of Commagene
1 hourAdmission included
Remarkably preserved Roman bridge still standing after nearly 2,000 years
1 hour
Ancient royal burial monument dedicated to Commagene queens
1 hour

Transfer to Adıyaman or Gaziantep Airport for your departure flight

Meeting and pickup

49 locations

Pickup details

We can pick up customers from any location within 15 kms radius of Trabzon City Center.

Meeting points49

Pick one when you book

Meeting
Golden Life Suite
Ataturk Bulv, CInar Sk. No :1, Söğütlü Beldesi Orta Mah., Sogutlu, Turkiye
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Funda Hotel - Trabzon
Carsi Mh. Cumhuriyet Cd. Kazancilar Sk 0000, Trabzon, Turkiye
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Cevaher Hotel & Suites
Devlet Karayolu Caddesi No. 9, Kasustu Mah, Yomra, Turkiye
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YIldIz Suite & Apart
Zumrut Sokak 32, Akcaabat, Turkiye
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Hotel Yaman
AydInlIkevler Mah. Denizgulu Sk. No:2 Ortahisar/Trabzon, Ortahisar, Turkiye
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Sanli Hotel Blue
Omer Yildiz Sokak, 12, Sanayi Mah, Trabzon, Turkiye
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V Center Hotel
Kasustu Mahallesi Devlet Karayolu Caddesi NO:2/1, Yomra, Turkiye
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Emay Otel
Milli Egemenlik Caddesi No:4, Kalkınma Mahallesi, Trabzon, Turkiye
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Mazy Apart Hotel
Mazy Apart KalkInma Mahallesi 112 Nolu Sokak No:6 Ortahisar, Trabzon, Turkiye
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Hero's Hotel
Kredi Yurtlar Kurumu Yani, Devlet Karayolu Uzeri, Yomra, Turkiye
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Aktas Lights Hotel
Sanayi CarsIsI Cad. No:50B Ic KapI No:1, Sanayi Mah., Trabzon, Turkiye
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Zahi Hotel Dream Houses
Gazi Cad. No: 46, Yomra, Turkiye
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Yusra Apart Otel
Gokcedeniz Sk. NO:11, Konaklar Mah., Trabzon, Turkiye
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Maan Residence Hotel
Fatih Sultan Mehmet Caddesi No :14, Sogutlu, Turkiye
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The MU City Hotel TRABZON
KalkInma, 130. Sk. No:3, Trabzon, Turkiye
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Golden Homes Luxury Suites
Akif Saruhan Cd. 79, Trabzon, Turkiye
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Nehir Suite Hotel
Uzungol Mah.Fatih Cad Serce Sok no14, Trabzon, Turkiye
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Elisa Park Otel
Ferah Sk. No:12/1, Trabzon, Turkiye
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Ween Otel
Yavuz Selim Blv. No 45, Ortahisar, Turkiye
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Ganita Life Otel
Kalhane Sk. No:1, Trabzon, Turkiye
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Koru Resort Hotel
Universite, Ahmet Suat OzyazIcI Cd. No:23, Trabzon, Turkiye
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Sumela Park Otel
Sht. Ibrahim Karaoglanoglu Cd. No:14, Trabzon, Turkiye
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Ladur Otel
, Ortahisar, Trabzon, Turkiye
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Fatih Apart Otel
Dinamik Sok No 11, Konaklar Mahallesi, Ortahisar, Turkiye
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Al Jannah Residence
Tepe Cad. 39/D5, Cilekli, Turkiye
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Sogut Park Otel
Hizirbey Sokak No 3, Akcaabat, Turkiye
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Deryaman Hotel Trabzon
Cumhuriyet Mah. Defne Sok. NO:7, Trabzon, Turkiye
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Airport Trabzon Otel
HavaalanI Konaklar Mahallesi Ataturk Bulv. No 122, Trabzon, Turkiye
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Aurum Hotels
Trabzon Rize Yolu, Trabzon, Turkiye
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Meeting
Panagia Premier Trabzon
361 Devlet Sahil Yolu Caddesi No:361, Ortahisar, Turkiye
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Meeting
Royal Asalet Suites
15 Yakamoz Sokak, Trabzon, Turkiye
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Lahza Residence
Sogutlu Mah. Istiklal Cad., Akcaabat, Turkiye
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Nova Suite Hotel
Konaklar Mahallesi Merve Sokak No 9, Trabzon, Turkiye
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Modatepe Bungalow & Otel
Gundogdu Mah. Gundogdu Karsiyaka Kume Evler No:62 Ortahisar, Trabzon, Turkiye
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Meeting
Trabzon Feyzan Otel
SANAYI MAH.MISAFIR SOKAK NO 1, Trabzon, Turkiye
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Nora Suite
Kulac Sok No:1 D:1, Trabzon, Turkiye
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One Way
Sogutlu Mah. Guzel Sanatlar Sokak No. 2, Akcaabat, Turkiye
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The MU City Hotel
Cagatay Sokak No 2 Z1, Trabzon, Turkiye
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Ganita Travel Bungalov
Cimenli Mahallesi Hasan Agalar Sokak, Trabzon, Turkiye
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Sera Lake Center Hotel
Durbinar Mah. Ataturk BulvarI. No:3, Akcaabat, Turkiye
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Green Nazar Hotel
103 Nolu Sokak, 19, Trabzon, Turkiye
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Ak Nature Suites Villa
Yenikoy Neighborhood Trabzon, Trabzon, Turkiye
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Focus Park Sui̇t Hotel
1347 Nolu Sokak Ak, Kaşüstü Mahallesi̇, Center B Blok No 6/b-16, Yomra, Turkiye
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Trabzon House
Muratli Caddesi, Yomra, Turkiye
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Marvell City Otel
Kalkinma Mahallesl, Trabzon, Turkiye
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Ozmen Residence
Akif Saruhan Cad No76, Kalkinma Mahallesi, Trabzon, Turkiye
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Burc Airport Otel
HavaalanI, Rize Cd. KarsIsI No:54, Ortahisar, Turkiye
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Rena Grand Residence & Suit
Sancak Mahallesi No:77, Yomra, Turkiye
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Meeting
Maritimo Hotel
Rize Cd. No:33, Yalincak, Turkiye
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End point

End

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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Eastern Turkeys Nature History and Culture Tour Highlight

Overview

What's included

Included

Not included

Itinerary

What you'll do

Upon arrival at Trabzon Airport, meet your driver and transfer to your hotel

A spectacular Greek Orthodox monastery built into the cliffs of Altındere Valley

Elegant early 20th-century mansion surrounded by scenic gardens

A beautifully preserved Byzantine church featuring medieval frescoes

Discover traditional streets, local markets, and centuries-old city walls

Famous alpine lake surrounded by dense forests and mountain scenery

Traditional Black Sea architecture built over rushing streams

Learn about the production of Turkey’s world-famous Black Sea tea with tasting 3

Stunning river valley known for its nature and adventure atmosphere

Centuries-old bridges reflecting the engineering of the Ottoman era

Remote mountain plateau offering authentic village life and panoramic views

Medieval fortress dramatically positioned above the valley cliffs

One of the most powerful and scenic waterfalls in the Black Sea region

Famous highland town known for wooden houses, thermal springs, and green landscapes

Peaceful crater lake surrounded by untouched forests and nature trails

Discover local culture shaped by Ottoman and Caucasian influences

Iconic Seljuk theological school famous for its twin minarets

Historic Islamic school featuring remarkable stone carvings and architecture

Ancient fortress overlooking the historic city center

Important mausoleums representing medieval Anatolian architecture

Continue your way to Kars City

Explore the UNESCO-listed ruins of Ani near the Armenian border

Hilltop fortress offering panoramic views of the city and surrounding plains

Admire the Russian-era stone buildings unique to Kars

Experience the ancient kingdom of Urartu

A masterpiece of medieval Armenian architecture with detailed relief carvings

Visit ancient Urartian fortress overlooking Lake Van

Continue your way to Diyarbakır City

Massive basalt city walls recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site

One of Anatolia’s oldest mosques with unique architectural details

Historic caravanserai known for local breakfast culture and traditional atmosphere

Historic stone bridge crossing the Tigris River

Continue your way to Mardin City

Historic Islamic school with panoramic views over Mesopotamia

Impressive 15th-century madrasa featuring elegant courtyard architecture

Famous for its stone houses, Syriac culture, and traditional craftsmanship

One of the world’s oldest surviving Syriac Orthodox monasteries

Home to extraordinary Roman mosaics, including the famous “Gypsy Girl.”

Historic fortress located in the heart of the old city

Traditional copper bazaar filled with artisan workshops and local crafts

Traditional Cuisine Experience – Taste authentic Gaziantep dishes and regional desserts

Continue your way to Şanlı Urfa City

UNESCO-listed archaeological site dating back over 11,000 years

Sacred pool associated with the story of Prophet Abraham

Historic hilltop fortress overlooking the ancient city

Traditional Bazaars – Experience authentic southeastern Turkish culture and local handicrafts

Continue your way to Adıyaman City

UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for colossal stone statues at sunrise

Ceremonial center of the Kingdom of Commagene

Remarkably preserved Roman bridge still standing after nearly 2,000 years

Ancient royal burial monument dedicated to Commagene queens

Transfer to Adıyaman or Gaziantep Airport for your departure flight

Meeting point

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