Day 1: Bosphorus Dinner Cruise and Arrival in Istanbul
✓ Dinner Included
Greetings from Turkey! Your 7 DAYS ISTANBUL & GOBEKLITEPE DISCOVERY tour begins now. Meet your representative when you arrive at Istanbul Airport, then make your way to your hotel to check in. Before the evening program, take some time to unwind. Transfer to the Bosphorus for a memorable dinner cruise in the evening. Enjoy breathtaking views of Dolmabahçe Palace, Ortaköy Mosque, Maiden's Tower, Rumeli Fortress, Bosphorus Bridge, and Beylerbeyi Palace as you sail between Europe and Asia. Your dinner is accompanied by folklore performances and traditional Turkish entertainment. Spend the night in Istanbul.
Day 2: Tour of Istanbul's Old City
✓ Breakfast Included ✓ Lunch Included
Take a full-day guided tour of Istanbul's historic peninsula after breakfast. Explore the beautiful Topkapı Palace, one of Turkey's most significant cultural icons and the home of Ottoman Sultans for almost four centuries. Proceed to the famed Blue Mosque, which is renowned for its exquisite architecture and stunning İznik tiles. Explore the ancient Hippodrome Square, which was formerly Constantinople's social and athletic hub.
Hagia Sophia admission is optional and costs €30 per person. One of the most significant structures in world history is the Hagia Sophia. From the outside, your guide will go into great depth about its intriguing Byzantine and Ottoman background. Visit the renowned Grand Bazaar after lunch. It is one of the biggest and oldest covered markets in the world, with over 4,000 stores offering souvenirs, jewelry, rugs, pottery, and spices.
Go back to the hotel.
Day 3: Two Continents Tour, Dolmabahçe Palace, and Bosphorus
✓ Breakfast Included ✓ Lunch Included
Visit the vibrant Spice Bazaar after breakfast, then proceed to the magnificent Dolmabahçe Palace, one of Europe's most opulent palaces. Take a picturesque Bosphorus Cruise after lunch for breathtaking views of old fortresses, palaces, and waterfront residences. Visit Istanbul's highest point, Çamlıca Hill, which offers stunning sweeping views of the city, after crossing to the Asian side. Before heading back to the hotel, take a leisurely drive along the Golden Horn and the old city walls. Spend the night in Istanbul.
Day 4: Flight to Sanliurfa and Tour of Gobeklitepe
✓ Breakfast Included ✓ Lunch Included
Make your way to Istanbul Airport for your journey to Sanliurfa after breakfast. Visit the renowned Göbeklitepe upon arrival, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the oldest known temple complex in the world. Göbeklitepe, which dates back over 11,000 years, has revolutionized our knowledge of prehistoric and modern civilization. Proceed to your hotel. Spend the night at Sanliurfa.
Day 5: Heritage Tour of Harran and Sanliurfa
✓ Breakfast Included ✓ Lunch Included
After breakfast, see the historic city of Harran, which is one of the world's oldest continually inhabited communities and is well-known for its distinctive beehive buildings. Discover the remnants of the old city walls and the renowned Harran University. Return to Sanliurfa after lunch to see the old bazaar area and the holy Balıklıgöl (Pool of Abraham). Spend the night at Sanliurfa.
Day 6: Excursion to Halfeti and Euphrates
✓ Breakfast Included ✓ Lunch Included
After breakfast, head to Halfeti, a charming town that has been partially submerged due to the construction of the Birecik Dam. Take a leisurely boat ride along the Euphrates River, passing the historic Rumkale Fortress and the well-known Sunken Village. Go back to Sanliurfa after lunch. Spend the night at Sanliurfa.
Day 7: Departure
✓ Breakfast Included
Check out of the hotel after breakfast and make your way to Sanliurfa Airport in accordance with the time of your departure flight, concluding your 7 DAYS ISTANBUL & GOBEKLITEPE DISCOVERY journey. Depending on the availability and date of the departure flight, optional activities may be scheduled. Grandoria services come to an end.