A walking tour through the historical heart of the city, where every step is a journey through time.

• Hagia Sophia: A Byzantine masterpiece and a global symbol of architectural harmony.
• German Fountain: A neo-Byzantine style gift from Kaiser Wilhelm II.
• Sultanahmet Square: The center of ancient Constantinople and the site of the Hippodrome.
• Basilica Cistern: A mysterious underground reservoir featuring the famous Medusa heads.
• Grand Bazaar: One of the world’s oldest and largest covered markets with over 4,000 shops.
• Topkapi Palace: The former residence of Ottoman Sultans and the treasury of the Empire’s secrets.
• Optional Evening: Bosphorus Dinner Cruise – A night journey between two continents featuring Turkish cuisine, live music, a DJ, and a traditional “Turkish Night” show with belly dancing.

Today we explore the European side of Istanbul beyond Sultanahmet, where Ottoman luxury meets modern life and Old World European charm.

• Taksim Square: The heart of modern, secular Turkey.
• Taksim Mosque: A contemporary architectural landmark in a historic setting.
• Istiklal Avenue: A bustling pedestrian street lined with shops, cafes, and street performers.
• Galata Tower: A medieval stone tower offering a 360-degree panorama of the Bosphorus and the Old City.
• Galata Bridge: A symbolic bridge connecting different shores and eras.
• Dolmabahçe Palace: The final and most lavish residence of the Sultans on the Bosphorus waterfront.

• Flight & Transfer: Group gathering and internal flight from Istanbul to Mardin. A private transfer will take you to a boutique hotel in the historic district.
• Atmosphere: Immerse yourself in an Oriental fairytale—flat roofs, terraced architecture, ancient narrow streets, and traditional stone houses.
• Evening: A walk through the old town followed by dinner at a local restaurant (à la carte).

• Mor Gabriel Monastery: Visit one of the world’s oldest functioning monasteries, founded in 397 AD.
• Ancient Dara: Explore the ruins of this strategic Byzantine city founded by Emperor Anastasius I, including its massive underground cisterns and necropolis.
• Mardin City Tour: A guided walk featuring the Zinciriye and Kasimiye Madrasahs, and the Grand Mosque (Ulu Cami).
• Optional: Visit the Mardin Museum to see its extensive archaeological and ethnographic collections.
• Overnight: Mardin.

• Göbekli Tepe: Visit the world’s oldest temple complex, dating back approximately 12,000 years.
• Lunch: Enjoy local Mesopotamian cuisine in the center of Sanliurfa.
• Harran: Visit the legendary city of Abraham, famous for its unique ancient “beehive” mud houses and traditional culture.
• Sanliurfa Pilgrimage: Visit the Cave of the Prophet Abraham and the Sacred Fish Pool (Balıklıgöl).
• Leisure: Free time to explore the vibrant local bazaar.
• Overnight: Şanlıurfa.

• Atatürk Dam: A stop at one of the largest hydroelectric projects in Turkey.
• Mount Nemrut: The highlight of the trip—an ascent to the 2,150m summit to see the colossal statues of gods and the mausoleum of King Antiochus I at sunset/sunrise.
• Arsameia: Visit the ancient capital of the Commagene Kingdom.
• Cendere Bridge: Walk across one of the world’s oldest Roman bridges still in use.
• Karakus Tumulus: The royal burial site for the women of the Commagene dynasty.
• Overnight: Adıyaman.

• Departure: Breakfast at the hotel followed by a transfer to Adıyaman Airport for your return flight.
• End of Tour.