7-Day Private Eastern Turkey Mega Tour – Van, Ağrı, Tatvan, Diyarbakır, Mardin & Şanlıurfa

Overview

Explore the most spectacular landscapes and ancient civilizations of Eastern Turkey on this 7-Day Private Guided Tour.

From the volcanic mountains of Mount Ararat to the sacred ruins of Göbeklitepe, and from the shores of Lake Van to the ancient stone cities of Mardin, this journey is a once-in-a-lifetime cultural and historical adventure.

Tour Highlights

• ✔ 7-day private guided cultural expedition
• ✔ Discover Lake Van & Akdamar Island
• ✔ Explore Mount Ararat landscapes
• ✔ Visit Göbeklitepe (World’s oldest temple)
• ✔ Experience Mardin & Midyat stone cities
• ✔ Explore Diyarbakır UNESCO heritage walls
• ✔ Taste authentic Anatolian cuisine

DAY 1: Van – Fortress & Lake Experience

Explore Van

• Hoşap Castle
• Van Fortress
• Van Cat House
• Ayanis Beach (Optional swimming in Lake Van)

DAY 2: Ağrı – Doğubeyazıt – Mount Ararat Region

• Muradiye Waterfalls
• Scenic trekking with Mount Ararat views
• İshak Paşa Palace
  A masterpiece of Ottoman–Persian architecture overlooking vast mountain landscapes.

DAY 3: Van – Tatvan – Bitlis – Diyarbakır Transfer

• Akdamar Island
• Akdamar Church
• Local culinary experience: Bitlis Buryan tasting
• Nemrut Crater Lake
• Arrival in Diyarbakır (overnight stay)

DAY 4: Diyarbakır – Ancient Mesopotamia

• Diyarbakır City Walls
• Ulu Mosque Diyarbakır
• Dicle Bridge
• Hasan Paşa Han
• Diyarbakır Museum
• Old Armenian churches & historic bazaar streets

DAY 5: Mardin – Stone City of Mesopotamia

• Explore Mardin Old Town
• Ulu Mosque Mardin
• Kırklar Church
• Mardin Museum
• Kasimiye Madrasa

A magical city where history meets architecture and culture.

DAY 6: Midyat – Dara – Monasteries & Valleys

• Dara Ancient City
• Deyrulzafaran Monastery
• Beyazsu
• Midyat
• Mor Gabriel Monastery

Experience Syriac heritage, stone architecture & natural beauty.

DAY 7: Şanlıurfa – Birthplace of Civilization

• Göbeklitepe
• Balıklıgöl
• Şanlıurfa Old Bazaar
• Şanlıurfa Archaeological Museum
• Şanlıurfa Mosaic Museum

Walk through 12,000 years of human history.

What to Bring

• Comfortable walking shoes
• Sunglasses & UV protection
• Windproof / fleece jacket
• Personal medication
• Camera with extra batteries

Included

• ✔ Private transportation
• ✔ Airport & hotel transfers
• ✔ Professional licensed guide
• ✔ Local assistance & support

Not Included

• ✘ Museum & archaeological entrance fees
• ✘ Meals & drinks
• ✘ Personal expenses
• ✘ Tips

Why This Tour?

• ✔ Covers 4 major civilizations of Anatolia
• ✔ Includes UNESCO World Heritage Sites
• ✔ Private luxury experience
• ✔ Deep cultural storytelling
• ✔ Perfect for photographers & explorers

Perfect For

• History lovers
• Culture & archaeology enthusiasts
• Photographers
• Adventure travelers
• Private groups & families