Sanliurfa

<h2>Overview</h2><p>On a 3-day excursion from Cappadocia, experience the best of Nemrut &amp; Harran's surreal scenery! The itinerary includes visits to the Seljuk Caravanserai, Pinarbasi, and Tekir Valley, with a boutique hotel in the center of the area serving as its headquarters. Visit Mt. Nemrut, the Artemia Roman Bridge in the Center, and the Karakus Tumulus Tomb! The amazing 2-day excursion also includes transportation back and forth from Cappadocia.</p><h2>Extra Note</h2><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>Cappadocia is where the tour begins. There are frequent bus departures from Istanbul to Cappadocia. The journey takes roughly 10 hours. A domestic flight is advised.</p></li></ul><h2>Highlights</h2><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>3-day Mount Nemrut &amp; Harran Tour trip from Cappadocia with an expert local guide</p></li><li><p>Visit Mt. Nemrut</p></li><li><p>3-star hotel accommodation in Kahta, Sanliurfa plus a round-trip transfer from Cappadocia included</p></li></ul><h2>Tour Plan</h2><h4><strong>Day 1 : Nemrut Tours From Cappadocia</strong></h4><p>08:00 am You will be picked up from your accommodation by Before Travel Agency, who will then drive you to Nemrut Tour in Cappadocia. We will visit the 13th-century Seljuk caravanserai "Karatayhan" after travelling through Kayseri City. We'll make our next stop in Pinarbasi for a quick tea break. After there, we'll continue biking to Tekir for lunch. After photographing the Tekir Valley's breathtaking beauty, we will ride to Kahta and check into our hotel. Kahta's dinner and overnight stay. Our three-day Mt. Nemrut tours are professionally guided and include all necessary services. From the beginning of the excursion, the tour guide will be with you. There will be adequate stops on the bus from Cappadocia to Nemrut.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h4><strong>Day 2 : Mount Nemrut | Harran Tour</strong></h4><p>Very early in the morning, we'll check out of the motel and ascend to the Mt. Nemrut ruins. We will next trek for around 25 minutes to reach the top of Mt. Nemrut at the conclusion of our excursion. In this location, between the enormous statues and heads of kings and gods, we shall enjoy the stunning sunrise. Your tour guide will teach you about the Commagene Kingdom and the statues after the sun rises atop Mt. Nemrut and show you around, allowing you the chance to take pictures. After that, we'll return to the hotel for breakfast. We'll stop at the Karakus Tumulus Tomb and the Artemia Roman Bridge's ruins on the way back to the hotel. After breakfast, we will start our journey to Sanliurfa and Harran, where we will stop to see the Ataturk Dam, the largest dam in the Middle East. At Sanliurfa, we will check in to our hotel and eat lunch there. We will tour Abraham's Cave and its surrounding Pools of Holy Carp after lunch. Then, after exploring the Asian covered market, we'll travel to "Harran," where Abraham spent his final years and is said to have lived in a community of spellbinding mud-brick "beehive" homes. We will drive back to the hotel after touring the ruins of Harran, which include the city walls, the oldest Islamic university, and the castle built in the 18th century. Sanliurfa dinner and overnight</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h4><strong>Day 3 : Sanlıurfa Tour Back to Cappadocia</strong></h4><p></p><h4>We will go from Sanliurfa to Birecik, which is famous for its bald-ibis (Kelaynak) birds, after breakfast. This is the only area in the world where these birds can found, and there is currently a very restricted number left. We'll also go to a farm where Bald Ibis birds are raised for breeding. Following lunch, we'll take a short pause for tea in the Taurus Mountains before heading back to Goreme. 18:00:Tour Ends in Cappadocia.</h4><p>&nbsp;</p><h4><strong>Additional information</strong></h4><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>Every Monday and Thursday from April 15th - October 15th.</p></li><li><p>The tour starts at 08:30 on the first day and finish at 18:00 on the third day.</p></li><li><p>There is no hidden cost.</p></li><li><p>Private Tour Available, Please request</p></li><li><p>Single supplement + % 10</p></li></ul><h3><strong>Included</strong></h3><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>Bus tickets mentioned in the itinerary.</p></li><li><p>Accommodation mentioned in the itinerary.</p></li><li><p>All tours with transportation, lunch and entrance fees.</p></li><li><p>All tours with professional tour guide, Full travel insurance, All domestic taxes.</p></li><li><p>Air-conditioned vehicle</p></li></ul><h3><strong>Excluded</strong></h3><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>Drinks with meals (except the drinks served with breakfast)</p></li><li><p>Any tips to guide, driver or staff at hotels.</p></li><li><p>Items of a personal nature</p></li><li><p>Medical services.</p></li></ul><p></p>

NEMRUT HARRAN TOUR FROM CAPPADOCİA

<h2>Overview</h2><p>Eastern Turkey Tour let you explore the sites of enchanting Gaziantep, Sanliurfa, then get off the beaten track and explore the dramatic natural beauty of Nemrut Mardin Van region; its breathtaking view, fascinating sights and charming historic towns.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>Tour Plan</h2><h4><strong>Day 1</strong> : Van</h4><p>Welcome to Van! We will meet you at the Airport and transfer to your hotel, and the rest of the day is yours, free to explore. Overnight Van</p><h4><strong>Day 2</strong> : Van</h4><p>Today we will take a ferry to Akdamar Island and visit the Armenian Cathedral of the Holy Cross made in the 10th century. Overnight Van</p><h4><strong>Day 3</strong> : Dogubeyazit</h4><p>Today we kick the ancient 'silk road' Dogubeyazit placed at the foothill of Mt Ararat, the highest mountain in Anatolia and Noah's Ark is believed to have landed. We also travel Ishak Pasa Palace and visit the relics of Eski Beyazit, an ancient Urartian City before continuing onto Kars. Overnight Kars.</p><h4><strong>Day 4</strong> : Kars</h4><p>An early morning departure to the ancient City of Ani, close to the Turkish-Armenian border. We also able to visit the important Kars Castle and surrounding ancient churches. Overnight Kars</p><h4><strong>Day 5</strong> : Erzurum</h4><p>Today we tour southwest to the scenic heights of Erzurum. On the way, we will visit the 12th century Medrese, speak with the imam at the 12th century Mosque and savor the ethnographic museum. Overnight Erzurum</p><h4><strong>Day 6</strong> : Trabzon</h4><p>We will enjoy a spectacular drive towards the historic city of Trabzon today, via Karaca Cave before visiting the breathtaking Byzantine Monastery of Sumela. Overnight Trabzon</p><h4><strong>Day 7 </strong>: Istanbul</h4><p>Today we tour the historic city of Trabzon, once the capital of the Byzantine Empire, before our flight back to Istanbul. Overnight Istanbul</p><h4><strong>Day 8</strong> : Istanbul</h4><p>After breakfast, our tour ends, and we transfer you to the airport for your outbound flight.</p><h4><strong>Additional information</strong></h4><p>This tour starts in Van. You can get to Van by bus, there are regular departures from Istanbul. The trip is approx 23 hours. We recommend a domestic flight.</p><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>Can be customized according to your wishes</p></li><li><p>This tour is available all year round.</p></li><li><p>There is no hidden cost.</p></li><li><p>Departs daily</p></li><li><p>Single supplement + 380 €</p></li></ul><h3><strong>Included</strong></h3><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>Bus tickets mentioned in the itinerary.</p></li><li><p>Accommodation mentioned in the itinerary.</p></li><li><p>All tours with transportation, lunch and entrance fees.</p></li><li><p>All tours with professional tour guide, Full travel insurance, All domestic taxes.</p></li><li><p>Air-conditioned vehicle</p></li></ul><h3><strong>Excluded</strong></h3><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>Drinks with meals (except the drinks served with breakfast)</p></li><li><p>Any tips to guide, driver or staff at hotels.</p></li><li><p>Items of a personal nature</p></li><li><p>Medical services.</p></li></ul><p></p>

8 DAYS EASTERN TURKEY TOUR

<h2>Overview</h2><p>Our 3-day tour is the best option if you want to enjoy your journey to Mount Nemrut while also visiting the enigmatic village of Harran, Göbeklitepe, and stunning Sanlurfa with its renowned pond of holy carp and cave of Abraham.</p><p>Extra Information: This journey begins in Cappadocia. There are frequent bus departures from Istanbul to Cappadocia. The journey takes roughly 10 hours. We propose a domestic flight.</p><h2>Highlights</h2><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>Karatayhan caravanseray</p></li><li><p>Mount Nemrut</p></li><li><p>Atatürk dam</p></li><li><p>Harran</p></li><li><p>Göbekli Tepe</p></li><li><p>Şanlıurfa</p></li><li><p>Birecik</p></li></ul><h2>Tour Plan</h2><h4><strong>Day 1</strong> : Karatay Caravansarai | Kahraman Maras</h4><p>Our journey today, which starts in Cappadocia and ends in Kahta, passes through the Tekir plateau, Karatay Caravansarai, and Kahraman Maras (which makes the best ice cream in Turkey!). A day later Adiyaman</p><h4><strong>Day 2</strong> : Mt Nemrut | Kahta | Urfa | Harran</h4><p>Visit Mt. Nemrut before sunrise and ascend the mountain for 15 minutes to observe the enchanted aurora over the plateau. While there, you may also see the enormous, old rock figures. See the Ancient City when you return to Kahta. For a tour of this intriguing 400-year-old village, including the mudbrick beehive homes, head south to Harran. Nighttime Sanliurfa</p><h4><strong>Day 3 </strong>: Birecik | Istanbul</h4><p>After breakfast, we travel to Birecik to see the famous Bald Ibis birds, and then return flight to Istanbul from Gaziantep Airport. Nighttime in Istanbul</p><h4><strong>Day 4</strong> : Istanbul</h4><p>Our journey comes to an end after breakfast, and we bid our new acquaintances farewell.</p><h4>Additional information</h4><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>Can be customized according to your wishes</p></li><li><p>This tour is available all year round.</p></li><li><p>There is no hidden cost.</p></li><li><p>Departs daily</p></li></ul><h3><strong>Included</strong></h3><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>Bus tickets mentioned in the itinerary.</p></li><li><p>Accommodation mentioned in the itinerary.</p></li><li><p>All tours with transportation, lunch and entrance fees.</p></li><li><p>All tours with professional tour guide, Full travel insurance, All domestic taxes.</p></li><li><p>Air-conditioned vehicle</p></li></ul><h3><strong>Excluded</strong></h3><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>Drinks with meals (except the drinks served with breakfast)</p></li><li><p>Any tips to guide, driver or staff at hotels.</p></li><li><p>Items of a personal nature</p></li><li><p>Medical services.</p></li></ul><p></p>

4 DAYS NEMRUT PACKAGE TOUR

<h2>Overview</h2><p>On this Eastern Turkey Tour with a special knowledge of both the superb ancient sites and the hidden areas, you are assured of a trip into the heart of Eastern Turkey. Before Travel guides are uniquely equipped to take you off the hidden track. We look ahead to offering you to the culture, traditions, folklore and food of the unique region. Eastern Anatolia knew with its friendliness, history, and pastoral beauty. Before Travel Tours will take you closer to the people so that you will feel their hospitality first hand.</p><h2>Highlights</h2><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>Gaziantep - Archeological Museum</p></li><li><p>Gaziantep - Mosaic Museum</p></li><li><p>Harran</p></li><li><p>Mt. Nemrut</p></li><li><p>Tatvan</p></li><li><p>Van - Akdamar Church</p></li><li><p>Van - Ishak Pasa Palace</p></li><li><p>Dogubeyazit</p></li><li><p>Mt. Ararat</p></li><li><p>Ani Citadel</p></li><li><p>Sumela Monastery</p></li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>Tour Plan</h2><p><strong>Day 1 : Istanbul</strong></p><p>Welcome to Istanbul! We will meet you at the Airport and transfer to your hotel, and the balance of the day is yours, free to explore. Overnight Istanbul</p><p><strong>Day 2 : Istanbul</strong></p><p>Today it is free to explore this unusual city that crosses east and west, before boarding your flight to Cappadocia. Overnight Cappadocia</p><h4><strong>Day 3 : Gaziantep</strong></h4><p>Early morning leaving today for Gaziantep, where we will view the magnificent Roman mosaics of Zeugma in the archeological museum. At the way, we will tour Gumusler Monastery and Yesemek. Overnight Gaziantep</p><h4><strong>Day 4 : Sanli Urfa</strong></h4><p>Today we ride to the ancient city of Sanli Urfa, place of Abraham. On the way, we will tour remains of the Biblical Roman city of Zeugma by the River Euphrates. Overnight Sanliurfa</p><h4><strong>Day 5 : Kahta</strong></h4><p>See the 'City of Prophets' as we tour Abrahams caves, the pool of pure Carp and the busy, bright silk bazaar before touring nearby Harran to see the unbelievable beehive houses. In the afternoon, we turn to Kahta with a short stop at Ataturk dam, third largest in the world. Overnight Adiyaman</p><h4><strong>Day 6 : Mt Nemrut</strong></h4><p>Today will be on an adventure to remember as we visit Mt Nemrut and the mountaintop church of Antiochus I at sunrise, before proceeding to Mardin, overlooking the wide plains of Mesopotamia. Overnight Mardin</p><h4><strong>Day 7 : Mardin</strong></h4><p>This morning we travel Mardin, and it's Arabic style houses decorated with intricate carvings before proceeding onto Hasankeyf, to tour the cliff top Roman remains of ancient Cephe and the old town of Midyat. After lunch by the Tigris River, we leave to Tatvan, a small town on the shore of Lake Van and watch the sunset over the lake before heading to Van. Overnight Van</p><h4><strong>Day 8 : Van</strong></h4><p>Today we get on a ferry to Akdamar Island and hit the Armenian Cathedral of the Holy Cross built in the 10th century. Overnight Van</p><h4><strong>Day 9 : Dogubeyazit</strong></h4><p>Today we start the ancient 'silk road' Dogubeyazit placed at the foothill of Mt Ararat, the highest mountain in Anatolia and Noah's Ark is believed to have landed. We also tour Ishak Pasa Palace and hit the remains of Eski Beyazit, an ancient Urartian City before continuing onto Kars. Overnight Kars</p><h4><strong>Day 10 : Kars</strong></h4><p>An early morning going to the medieval City of Ani. It is close to the Turkish-Armenian border. We also have an opportunity to visit the impressive Kars Castle, and surrounding ancient churches. Overnight Kars</p><h4><strong>Day 11 : Erzurum</strong></h4><p>Today we drive southwest to the beautiful heights of Erzurum. On the way, we will visit the 12th-century Medrese, speak with the imam at the 12th century Mosque and enjoy the ethnographic museum. Overnight Erzurum</p><h4><strong>Day 12 : Trabzon | Sumela Monastery</strong></h4><p>We will enjoy a beautiful drive towards the historic city of Trabzon today, via Karaca Cave before touring the breathtaking Byzantine Monastery of Sumela. Overnight Trabzon</p><h4><strong>Day 13 : Istanbul</strong></h4><p>Today we travel the historic city of Trabzon, once the capital of the Byzantine Empire, before our flight back to Istanbul. Overnight Istanbul</p><h4><strong>Day 14 : Istanbul</strong></h4><p>After breakfast, our tour ends, and we will transfer you back to the airport for your outbound flight.</p><h4><strong>Additional information</strong></h4><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>This tour is available all year round.</p></li><li><p>There is no hidden cost.</p></li><li><p>Departs daily</p></li><li><p>Single supplement + 600 €</p></li><li><p></p></li></ul><h3><strong>Included/Excluded</strong></h3><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>Bus tickets mentioned in the itinerary.</p></li><li><p>Accommodation mentioned in the itinerary.</p></li><li><p>All tours with transportation, lunch and entrance fees.</p></li><li><p>All tours with professional tour guide, Full travel insurance, All domestic taxes.</p></li><li><p>Air-conditioned vehicle</p></li></ul><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>Drinks with meals (except the drinks served with breakfast)</p></li><li><p>Any tips to guide, driver or staff at hotels.</p></li><li><p>Items of a personal nature</p></li><li><p>Medical services.</p></li></ul>

14 DAYS EASTERN TURKEY TOUR

<h2>Overview</h2><p>Explore the sites of enchanting Van, Dogubeyazit, Kars, then get off the beaten track and explore the dramatic natural beauty of Turkey’s Black Sea Region; its breathtaking view, fascinating sights and charming historic towns.</p><h2>Highlights</h2><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>Gaziantep - Archeological Museum</p></li><li><p>Gaziantep - Mosaic Museum</p></li><li><p>Harran</p></li><li><p>Mt. Nemrut</p></li><li><p>Van - Akdamar Church</p></li><li><p>Mardin</p></li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>Tour Plan</h2><h4><strong>Day 1</strong> : Istanbul</h4><p>Welcome to Istanbul! We will meet our guest at the Airport and transfer you to your hotel, and the rest of the day is yours, free to travel. Overnight Istanbul</p><h4><strong>Day 2</strong> : Istanbul</h4><p>Today you are free to travel this exotic city that crosses east and west, before boarding your flight to Cappadocia. Overnight Cappadocia</p><h4><strong>Day 3 : </strong>Gaziantep</h4><p>Early morning leaving today for Gaziantep, where we will see the magnificent Roman mosaics of Zeugma in the archeological museum. By the way, we will visit Gumusler Monastery and Yesemek. Overnight Gaziantep</p><h4><strong>Day 4</strong> : Sanli Urfa</h4><p>Today we tour to the ancient city of Sanli Urfa, home of Abraham. On the way, we will tour remains of the Biblical Roman city of Zeugma by the River Euphrates. Overnight Sanliurfa</p><h4><strong>Day 5</strong> : Kahta</h4><p>See the 'City of Prophets' as we visit Abrahams caves, the pool of sacred Carp and the busy, colourful silk bazaar before visiting nearby Harran to see the incredible beehive houses. In the afternoon, we drive to Kahta with a brief stop at Ataturk dam, third largest in the world. Overnight Kahta</p><h4><strong>Day 6</strong> : Mt Nemrut</h4><p>Today will be an adventure to remember as we visit Mt Nemrut and the mountaintop church of Antiochus I at sunrise, before continuing to Mardin, overlooking the vast plains of Mesopotamia. Overnight Mardin</p><h4><strong>Day 7</strong> : Mardin</h4><p>This morning we tour Mardin, and it's Arabic style houses decorated with complex carvings before continuing onto Hasankeyf, to visit the cliff top Roman ruins of ancient Cephe and the old town of Midyat. After lunch by the Tigris River we depart to Tatvan, a small center on the edge of Lake Van and watch the sunset over the lake before heading to Van. Overnight Van</p><h4><strong>Day 8</strong> : Van</h4><p>Today we take a ferry to Akdamar Island and visit the Armenian Cathedral of the Holy Cross built in the 10th century. Overnight Van</p><h4><strong>Day 9</strong> : Van</h4><p>After breakfast, our tour ends, and we will transfer you to the airport for your outbound flight.</p><h4><strong>Additional information</strong></h4><p>This tour starts in Van. You can get to Van by bus, there are regular departures from Istanbul. The trip is approx 23 hours. We recommend a domestic flight.</p><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>This tour is available all year round.</p></li><li><p>There is no hidden cost.</p></li><li><p>Departs daily</p></li><li><p>Single supplement + 420 €</p></li></ul><h3><strong>Included</strong></h3><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>Bus tickets mentioned in the itinerary.</p></li><li><p>Accommodation mentioned in the itinerary.</p></li><li><p>All tours with transportation, lunch and entrance fees.</p></li><li><p>All tours with professional tour guide, Full travel insurance, All domestic taxes.</p></li><li><p>Air-conditioned vehicle</p></li></ul><h3><strong>Excluded</strong></h3><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>Drinks with meals (except the drinks served with breakfast)</p></li><li><p>Any tips to guide, driver or staff at hotels.</p></li><li><p>Items of a personal nature</p></li><li><p>Medical services.</p></li></ul><p></p>

Sanliurfa

14 DAYS EASTERN TURKEY TOUR

4 DAYS NEMRUT PACKAGE TOUR

8 DAYS EASTERN TURKEY TOUR

9 DAYS EASTERN MIRACLE TOUR

NEMRUT HARRAN TOUR FROM CAPPADOCİA