Black Sea & East Turkey

Upon arrival in Istanbul, connect to your flight to Trabzon on the Black Sea coast. After arriving in Trabzon, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before continuing to Uzungöl, a scenic destination surrounded by forested mountains and beautiful natural landscapes.

Take time to appreciate the setting before checking in to your hotel for the evening.

After breakfast, begin sightseeing in the Trabzon region with a visit to Hagia Sophia Museum. Continue to Boztepe, a popular viewpoint offering panoramic views across Trabzon and the Black Sea.

Visit Golbasi Mosque before travelling inland to Erzurum. On arrival, check in to your hotel and enjoy the evening.

After breakfast, explore Erzurum’s historical and architectural heritage. Visit Üç Kümbetler, known for its distinctive historic tomb structures, followed by Çifte Minareli Madrasa and Yakutiye Madrasa.

After lunch, travel to Diyarbakir. Visit Süleyman Mosque and Diyarbakir Castle, two notable landmarks associated with the city’s long history.

Continue to your hotel for check-in and an overnight stay.

After breakfast, visit the Grand Mosque before continuing towards Mardin, a historic city known for its traditional architecture and distinctive cultural character.

The programme lists visits to Hasankeyf, Zinciriye Madrasa, Kasimiye Madrasa and Mardin Grand Mosque. These sites offer an introduction to the region’s historical heritage and architectural traditions.

After sightseeing, Continue to your hotel overnight stay.

After breakfast, explore more of the Şanlıurfa region. Visit Rizvaniye Madrasa and Göbekli Tepe, an important archaeological site associated with some of the world’s earliest monumental structures.

Continue to Harran, known for its distinctive traditional architecture and historic settlement, followed by a visit to the Lake of Prophet Ibrahim.

After the day’s sightseeing, travel to Adiyaman and check in to your hotel.

After breakfast, travel towards Cappadocia. The programme includes a snow experience at Mount Erciyes by cable car, offering a different perspective on Türkiye’s varied landscapes.

The snow experience depends on the season, weather, snow conditions and cable-car operations. If conditions do not permit the planned activity, the supplier should confirm any alternative arrangements.

Continue to Cappadocia and check in to your hotel for the evening.

An optional early-morning hot air balloon tour is available for travellers wishing to experience Cappadocia from above. This activity is not included in the tour price and is subject to weather conditions and availability.

After breakfast, explore Cappadocia’s remarkable landscapes and traditional settlements. Visit an underground city and Avanos Village, known for its pottery traditions. Enjoy a photo stop at Paşabağ and visit the Uchisar area and Pigeon Valley.

The programme also includes visits to handmade carpet, pottery and jewellery showrooms, introducing some of the region’s traditional crafts.

Later, transfer to the airport for the flight to Istanbul. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel and check in.

After breakfast, explore Istanbul’s celebrated historical landmarks. Visit Topkapi Palace, the Blue Mosque, the Hippodrome and Hagia Sophia.

Continue with a Bosphorus Cruise to experience Istanbul from the water, followed by a visit to the Grand Bazaar, a historic marketplace known for its traditional goods and lively atmosphere.

After the sightseeing programme, transfer to the airport for your departure.