Eastern & Southeastern Turkey Tours
Eastern and southeastern Turkey hold some of the oldest and least visited archaeological sites in the world: Göbeklitepe, Mount Nemrut, Şanlıurfa, Harran, Mardin, Diyarbakır and Lake Van. Our private eastern Turkey tours run three to fourteen days, with domestic flights, private vehicles and licensed guides throughout.
Göbeklitepe Private Tour
The World's Oldest Temple
The 12,000-year-old stone circles of Göbeklitepe, the sacred pools of Balıklıgöl and the beehive houses of Harran.
Şanlıurfa · Private · Long Day
Per Person - From
€699
Mount Nemrut Sunrise Private Tour
The Throne of the Gods
Colossal stone heads on a 2,150-metre summit, raised by the Commagene kings. Hotel pickup and guide included.
Adıyaman · Private · Sunrise · 20-min uphill walk included
Per Person - From
€699
What You Will See
Göbeklitepe, the world’s oldest known temple, near Şanlıurfa. Mount Nemrut, the colossal statue heads of King Antiochus at sunrise. Harran’s beehive houses, Mardin’s honey-coloured stone town and Lake Van, the largest lake in Turkey, with the Armenian church on Akdamar Island.
How Long Do You Need?
Three days covers Göbeklitepe and Mount Nemrut. Five days adds Mardin and Diyarbakır. Fourteen days is the full eastern circuit, from Gaziantep to Van and back through Adıyaman and Malatya.
Getting There
Most eastern Turkey tours start with a flight from Istanbul to Şanlıurfa, Gaziantep or Diyarbakır — all around 2 hours. Domestic flights between eastern cities are included in multi-day tours.
Frequently Asked Questions
Planning a longer journey through the east? We build custom itineraries that follow the Silk Road, trace ancient trade routes or dive deep into Mesopotamian archaeology and Armenian heritage. Tell us what you want to see and we’ll map the route.
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