Hidden Gems of Turkey: Nemrut & Gobeklitepe
10 days · 8 suggested stays
Day 1 — Arrive in Istanbul, explore Sultanahmet
(overnight: Istanbul)
Hagia Sophia
Iconic Byzantine cathedral with stunning mosaics
Blue Mosque
Famous Ottoman mosque with blue tiles
Sultanahmet Palace Hotel
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Visit site
Historic hotel in Sultanahmet district
Day 2 — Fly to Adıyaman, drive to Kahta
(overnight: Cappadocia)
Flight to Adıyaman
Domestic flight from Istanbul to Adıyaman
Drive to Kahta
Scenic drive to Kahta town
Kahta Hotel
Comfortable hotel in Kahta center
Day 3 — Mount Nemrut sunrise, return to Adıyaman
(overnight: Cappadocia)
Mount Nemrut Sunrise
Ancient tomb with giant stone heads at sunrise
Cendere Bridge
Roman bridge over Cendere River
Kahta Hotel
Second night in Kahta
Day 4 — Drive to Şanlıurfa, visit Göbeklitepe
(overnight: Ephesus)
Drive to Şanlıurfa
Long drive to Şanlıurfa city
Göbeklitepe
World's oldest temple complex, 12,000 years old
Şanlıurfa Hotel
Modern hotel in Şanlıurfa center
Day 5 — Explore Şanlıurfa, fly to Cappadocia
(overnight: Göbeklitepe)
Halfeti Ruins
Submerged village with Ottoman houses
Flight to Cappadocia
Domestic flight to Nevşehir
Göreme Cave Hotel
Traditional cave hotel in Göreme
Day 6 — Cappadocia valleys and underground cities
(overnight: Göbeklitepe)
Red Valley Hike
Scenic sunset hike through red rock formations
Derinkuyu Underground City
Ancient multi-level underground city
Göreme Cave Hotel
Second night in Göreme
Day 7 — Hot air balloon ride, fly to Izmir
(overnight: Pamukkale)
Hot Air Balloon Ride
Sunrise balloon flight over Cappadocia
Flight to Izmir
Domestic flight to Izmir
Melrose House
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Visit site
Luxury hotel in Izmir center
Day 8 — Ephesus ruins, Sirince village
(overnight: Pamukkale)
Great Theatre of Ephesus
Ancient Roman theatre seating 25,000
Library of Celsus
Iconic ancient library facade
Sirince Village
Charming Greek-style village with raki
Day 9 — Izmir exploration, Kemeralti bazaar
(overnight: Pamukkale)
Kemeralti Bazaar
Historic bazaar with spices and textiles
Izmir Clock Tower
Ottoman-era clock tower overlooking bay
Melrose House
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Visit site
Second night in Izmir
Day 10 — Departure from Izmir
(overnight: Pamukkale)
Kordon Promenade
Waterfront promenade with cafes
Airport Transfer
Transfer to Izmir Airport for departure
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