Eastern Turkey Adventure

What's Included

• Welcome Moment

  Meet your CEO and group during the Welcome Moment.

• Local Living Moment

  Enjoy lunch with a local family in Karahan.

• Istanbul Orientation Walk

  Participate in an orientation walk in Istanbul.

• Karakus Tumulous Monument Visit

  Visit the Karakus Tumulous Monument.

• Sunset at Mt Nemrut

  Experience the sunset from the summit of Mt Nemrut.

• Gobekli Tepi Archaeological Site Visit

  Visit the Gobekli Tepi archaeological site.

• Walking Tour of Mardin

  Enjoy a walking tour of Mardin.

• Boat Ride on Lake Van

  Take a boat ride on Lake Van.

• Walking Exploration of Akdamar Island

  Explore Akdamar Island on foot.

• Visit Van Castle

  Visit Van Castle.

• Ishak Pasha Palace Tour

  Tour the Ishak Pasha Palace in Dogubeyazit.

• Tour the Ani Complex

  Tour the Ani Complex, known as the 'City of 1,001 Churches'.

• Transport

  All transport between destinations and to/from included activities is provided.

What's Not Included

• Meals

  Meals are generally not included in the trip price when there is a choice of eating options.

• Personal Expenses

  Personal expenses such as drinks, shopping, and tipping are not included.

• Travel Insurance

  Travel insurance is not included and is recommended for all travelers.

• Optional Activities

  Optional activities and excursions are not included in the tour price.

Mode of Transport

Travel seamlessly with a combination of plane, private vehicle, boat, and walking, ensuring a smooth and scenic journey through the captivating landscapes of Eastern Turkey.

Accommodation

Enjoy comfortable stays in locally-run hotels for 7 nights, offering a blend of traditional character and modern convenience, ensuring a cozy retreat after each day's adventure.

Meals Included

7 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 dinner

Group Size

Max 15, avg 12.

Minimum Age

You must be 18 to travel unaccompanied on a G Adventures tour. For minors travelling with a guardian over 21 years old, the minimum age is 12.

Local Dress

You should dress modestly, loose, lightweight, long clothing is practical, you shouldn't wear short shorts or skirts. Outside of capital cities and the more touristic centres, local dress is often more conservative and as a matter of respect we ask that both men and women are aware of this and recommend loose-fitting clothes with your shoulders covered. Ask your CEO for more specific advice.

Important Notes

ACCOMMODATION NOTE:

Please be aware that properties we stay in with only two stories may not have elevators installed and climbing the stairs with your luggage will be necessary.

Group Leader

This G Adventures group trip is accompanied by one of our group leaders, otherwise known as a Chief Experience Officer (CEO). The aim of the group leader is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. They will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see, recommend great local eating venues and introduce you to our local friends. While not being guides in the traditional sense you can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the countries visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious and social aspects.



We also use local guides where we think more specific knowledge will add to the enjoyment of the places we are visiting - we think it's the best of both worlds.

Meals

Eating is a big part of traveling. Travelling with G Adventures you experience the vast array of wonderful food that is available out in the world. Generally meals are not included in the trip price when there is a choice of eating options, to give you the maximum flexibility in deciding where, what and with whom to eat. It also gives you more budgeting flexibility, though generally food is cheap. Our groups tend to eat together to enable you to taste a larger variety of dishes and enjoy each other's company. There is no obligation to do this though. Your CEO will be able to suggest favourite restaurants during your trip. The above information applies to G Adventures group trips. For Independent trips please check the itinerary for details of meals included. For all trips please refer to the meals included and budget information for included meals and meal budgets.

About Accommodation

On this trip you can expect to stay in small family-run hotels or pensions (with the exception of the start and finish hotels, which are often larger city hotels), which will vary a little in standard and facilities: some may not have elevators, air-conditioning or English-speaking staff, but most importantly all are locally-run, with some traditional character, and in excellent central locations to give you maximum time for exploring the sights. You can expect to find clean, safe, simple accommodation in convenient locations.

What to Take

We recommend using a backpack for your convenience, or a medium-sized suitcase if you prefer. A daypack is also essential for carrying everyday items. Space is limited on transportation, so there is a limit of one main piece of luggage per person. You will be responsible for carrying your own luggage.



It is important to pack clothes for warm to hot days and cool evenings. A set of smart casual clothes is also advisable.

Spending Money

Every traveller is different and therefore spending money requirements will vary. Some travellers may drink more than others while other travellers like to purchase more souvenirs than most. Please consider your own spending habits when it comes to allowing for drinks, shopping and tipping. Please also remember the following specific recommendations when planning your trip.

Solo Travellers

We believe solo travellers should not have to pay more to travel so our group trips are designed for shared accommodation and do not involve a single supplement. Single travellers joining group trips are paired in twin or multi-share accommodation with someone of the same sex for the duration of the trip. Some of our Independent trips are designed differently and solo travellers on these itineraries must pay the single trip price.

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