Hidden Gems of Turkey: Göbeklitepe & Nemrut
10 days · 9 suggested stays
Day 1 — Arrive in Istanbul, explore Sultanahmet district
(overnight: Istanbul)
Hagia Sophia
Iconic Byzantine cathedral with stunning mosaics
Blue Mosque
Famous Ottoman mosque with blue Iznik tiles
Sultanahmet Palace Hotel
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Visit site
Historic hotel in the heart of Sultanahmet
Day 2 — Istanbul culture: Topkapi Palace and Grand Bazaar
(overnight: Istanbul)
Topkapi Palace
Ottoman sultans' palace with harem views
Grand Bazaar
Massive covered market with spices and crafts
Sultanahmet Palace Hotel
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Visit site
Historic hotel in the heart of Sultanahmet
Day 3 — Fly to Adıyaman, transfer to Kahta for Nemrut
(overnight: Cappadocia)
Flight Istanbul to Adıyaman
Domestic flight to Adıyaman airport
Transfer to Kahta
Drive from Adıyaman to Kahta town
Kahta Pension
Budget-friendly guesthouse in Kahta
Day 4 — Mount Nemrut sunrise visit
(overnight: Cappadocia)
Mount Nemrut Summit
Ancient tomb with giant stone heads at sunrise
Climax Mountain
Alternative viewpoint with different perspective
Kahta Pension
Budget-friendly guesthouse in Kahta
Day 5 — Travel to Şanlıurfa, visit Göbeklitepe
(overnight: Ephesus)
Drive to Şanlıurfa
Scenic drive from Kahta to Şanlıurfa
Göbeklitepe
World's oldest known temple complex
Şanlıurfa Boutique Hotel
Traditional cave-style hotel in city center
Day 6 — Şanlıurfa old town and Halfeti day trip
(overnight: Ephesus)
Halfeti Submerged Village
Picturesque village partially underwater
Şanlıurfa Old Bazaar
Traditional market with local specialties
Şanlıurfa Boutique Hotel
Traditional cave-style hotel in city center
Day 7 — Fly to Izmir, visit Pergamon
(overnight: Kusadasi)
Flight to Izmir
Domestic flight from Şanlıurfa to Izmir
Pergamon Acropolis
Ancient acropolis with steep theater
Charisma De Luxe Hotel
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Visit site
Modern hotel with city views
Day 8 — Ephesus exploration
(overnight: Pamukkale)
Great Theatre of Ephesus
Ancient theater seating 25,000 people
Library of Celsus
Iconic Roman library facade
Melrose House
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Visit site
Charming hotel near Selcuk center
Day 9 — Sirince village and return to Istanbul
(overnight: Istanbul)
Sirince Village
Picturesque Greek-style village
Flight to Istanbul
Return flight from Izmir to Istanbul
Sultanahmet Palace Hotel
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Visit site
Historic hotel in the heart of Sultanahmet
Day 10 — Departure from Istanbul
(overnight: Istanbul)
Bosphorus Cruise
Scenic boat ride between Europe and Asia
Airport Transfer
Taxi to Istanbul Airport (IST)
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