10 Days 9 Nights Old Testament Journey with Cappadocia
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Accommodation
9 nights: Kars 1, Van 1, Mardin 1, Şanlıurfa 1, Adıyaman 1, Gaziantep 1, Cappadocia 2, Istanbul 1. Listed hotels or similar; availability confirmed at booking.
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City
Kars – Van – Mardin – Şanlıurfa – Adıyaman – Gaziantep – Cappadocia – Istanbul
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Transportation
Air-conditioned Mercedes Sprinter, Isuzu or Mercedes coach according to group size. Domestic flights excluded.
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Start Date
Jan 01, 0001
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End Date
Jan 10, 0001
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Duration
10 Days 9 Nights
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Capacity
45 people
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Price Contact us for price
Overview
Travel from Ani and Mount Ararat to Akdamar and Göbeklitepe, discovering Mesopotamia’s religious heritage, sunset on Mount Nemrut, Cappadocia’s rock churches and Istanbul.
10 days / 9 nights combining Eastern Anatolia and Mesopotamia with Cappadocia and Istanbul. Places associated with Noah’s Ark and Abraham are presented within local religious traditions. Included: English-speaking tour director, air-conditioned transport with Wi-Fi, 9 hotel nights, 9 breakfasts, 10 lunches and 10 dinners; Halfeti boat trip, private Bosphorus cruise, parking, tolls, local and accommodation taxes, hotel porterage and restaurant tips. Water: 0.5 litre per person daily on the coach and 1.5 litres shared by four people at meals. Included admissions: Ani, Ishak Pasha Palace, Noah’s Ark museum/visitor centre, Akdamar Island and Holy Cross Church, House of Van Cats, Harran, Göbeklitepe, Arsameia, Mount Nemrut, Gümüşler Monastery, Derinkuyu Underground City, Göreme Open-Air Museum, Red/Rose Valley, Hagia Sophia visitor area and Chora. Excluded: international flights, Istanbul–Kars and Cappadocia–Istanbul domestic flights, personal expenses, airport porterage/trolleys, optional activities and unlisted services. Daily tips per person: guide USD 3, driver USD 2. Optional: balloon flight, jeep safari, Turkish bath, whirling dervish performance and belly dance evening with drinks. Current prices on request. Balloon flights depend on weather and aviation approval; Mass depends on church permission and availability. The route includes long drives and walking at Mount Nemrut. Visits may be reordered for flights, weather and local conditions.
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Meeting Points
- Kars – Van – Mardin – Şanlıurfa – Adıyaman – Gaziantep – Cappadocia – Istanbul central meeting point - 01 Sep 2026 08:30 - Your guide will be waiting with a welcome sign.
- Kars – Van – Mardin – Şanlıurfa – Adıyaman – Gaziantep – Cappadocia – Istanbul transfer point - 01 Sep 2026 09:00 - Please arrive on time for luggage handover.
Things You Should Know
- We recommend being at the Kars – Van – Mardin – Şanlıurfa – Adıyaman – Gaziantep – Cappadocia – Istanbul meeting point at least 30 minutes before departure.
- The accommodation type is 9 nights: kars 1, van 1, mardin 1, şanlıurfa 1, adıyaman 1, gaziantep 1, cappadocia 2, istanbul 1. listed hotels or similar; availability confirmed at booking. and room allocation is planned according to reservation order.
- Transportation will be provided by air-conditioned mercedes sprinter, isuzu or mercedes coach according to group size. domestic flights excluded.; please keep your ID and required documents with you.
Included and Not Included
- 9 nights: Kars 1, Van 1, Mardin 1, Şanlıurfa 1, Adıyaman 1, Gaziantep 1, Cappadocia 2, Istanbul 1. Listed hotels or similar; availability confirmed at booking. accommodation
- Transportation by Air-conditioned Mercedes Sprinter, Isuzu or Mercedes coach according to group size. Domestic flights excluded.
- Professional guiding service
- Sightseeing tours listed in the program
- Personal expenses
- Extra orders during lunch and dinner
- International departure tax and visa costs
Tour Program
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Day 1: Istanbul – Kars
Meet your tour director at Istanbul Airport and connect to the domestic flight to Kars (flight excluded). Depending on arrival time, visit Kars Castle for city panoramas and explore Ani’s ruined churches beside the border valley. Lunch and dinner included. Overnight in Kars.
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Day 2: Kars – Doğubayazıt – Van
After breakfast, travel to Doğubayazıt to visit Ishak Pasha Palace. Enjoy views of Mount Ararat, traditionally associated with Noah’s Ark, and visit the museum/visitor centre devoted to the Ark narrative. Continue to Van. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included. Overnight in Van.
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Day 3: Van – Akdamar Island – Midyat – Mardin
After breakfast, cross Lake Van by boat to Akdamar Island. Visit the Church of the Holy Cross and see its exterior reliefs depicting biblical scenes. Visit the House of Van Cats before the long road journey to Midyat. Walk among its traditional stone buildings, then continue to Mardin. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included. Overnight in Mardin.
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Day 4: Mardin – Harran – Göbeklitepe – Şanlıurfa
After breakfast, visit Mardin’s historic post office and the Syriac Orthodox Deyrulzafaran Monastery. Explore Harran’s beehive houses and historic remains, then Göbeklitepe’s monumental prehistoric stone structures. In Şanlıurfa, visit Balıklıgöl and the cave traditionally associated with Abraham’s birth. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included. Overnight in Şanlıurfa.
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Day 5: Şanlıurfa – Mount Nemrut – Adıyaman
After breakfast, discover the heritage of Commagene at Karakuş Tumulus, the Severan Bridge and Arsameia. Continue to Mount Nemrut to see the monumental tomb sanctuary of Antiochus I and its colossal statues. Watch sunset if weather and road conditions permit. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included. Overnight in Adıyaman.
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Day 6: Adıyaman – Halfeti – Gaziantep
After breakfast, travel to Halfeti for a Euphrates boat trip with views of Rumkale. Continue to Gaziantep to explore the local markets and Coppersmith Bazaar, with a stop at historic Tahmis Coffeehouse. Enjoy time to discover regional flavours such as baklava and katmer. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included. Overnight in Gaziantep.
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Day 7: Gaziantep – Niğde – Cappadocia
After breakfast, drive towards Niğde and visit Gümüşler Monastery, known for its rock-cut courtyard and frescoes. Explore the living and worship spaces of Derinkuyu Underground City. In Avanos, visit a traditional pottery workshop. Mass at Dereyamanlı Church is subject to church permission and availability. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included. Overnight in Cappadocia.
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Day 8: Cappadocia
Optional sunrise hot air balloon flight at extra cost, subject to weather and approval. After breakfast, learn about carpet weaving and visit Pigeon Valley, Göreme Open-Air Museum’s frescoed rock churches, Uçhisar village and the castle panorama. Stop at a turquoise and onyx handicraft store. End the day with sunset views around Red/Rose Valley. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included. Overnight in Cappadocia.
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Day 9: Cappadocia – Istanbul
After breakfast, transfer to the airport and fly to Istanbul (flight excluded). Enjoy an approximately 70-minute private Bosphorus cruise, then visit the historic Hippodrome, Hagia Sophia’s visitor area and the Spice Bazaar. The sequence depends on the flight schedule. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included. Overnight in Istanbul.
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Day 10: Istanbul – Departure
After breakfast, visit a leather outlet for a fashion show and shopping stop. Discover Chora’s Byzantine mosaics and frescoes and walk through Fener and Balat. Visit St. Anthony of Padua Church; Mass depends on the church schedule and permission. Explore Istiklal Street and Taksim Square before transfer to the airport. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included; sightseeing is arranged around the departure flight.
Accommodation / Oteller
| Gün | City | Otel | Yıldız |
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| 1 | Kars | Katerina Sarayı / similar | |
| 2 | Van | Elite World / similar | ★★★★★ |
| 3 | Mardin | Hilton Garden Inn / similar | |
| 4 | Şanlıurfa | Hilton Garden Inn / similar | |
| 5 | Adıyaman | Park Dedeman / similar | ★★★★ |
| 6 | Gaziantep | Tuğcan Hotel / similar | ★★★★★ |
| 7 | Cappadocia | Under Cave / similar | |
| 8 | Cappadocia | Under Cave / similar | |
| 9 | Istanbul | Radisson Blu Merter / similar | ★★★★★ |
Frequently Asked Questions
After your reservation request is received, we will contact you and share the payment steps.
The tour capacity is planned for 45 adults and 0 children.
The order of the route may change depending on weather and operational conditions.
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