2025 - Fire of Mesopotamia Tour

2025 - Fire of Mesopotamia Tour

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2025 - Fire of Mesopotamia Tour

9 Days Starting and ending in Istanbul

Visiting: Istanbul, Cappadocia, Adiyaman, Sanliurfa (Urfa)

Tour operator:

Fez Travel

Tour code:

FIME

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

2 - 20

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

8-99

Tour operated in:

English

Interests:

Cultural, History

From: $2378

NB: Prices correct on 30-Jun-2024 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

This 9 day tour, starts and ends in Istanbul, Turkey.

Highlights

  • Istanbul - Old City - UNESCO Heritage site

  • Istanbul - St. Sophia Museum

  • Istanbul - Blue Mosque

  • Istanbul - Topkapi Palace (Hagia Irene and Harem)

  • Istanbul - Hippodrome

  • Goreme - UNESCO Heritage site

  • Goreme - Open Air Museum (Dark Church)

  • Cappadocia - Kaymakli - Underground City

  • Cappadocia - Pigeon Valley

  • Cappadocia - Red Valley

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Itinerary

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Day 1 : Istanbul

Location: Istanbul

Accommodation: Levni Hotel (Boutique)

Accommodation Name: Levni Hotel (Boutique)

Welcome to Istanbul. After picking you up from the airport, we'll drop you off at your hotel for a free day in Istanbul to explore the city.

Day 2 : Istanbul Old City

Location: Istanbul

Accommodation: Levni Hotel (Boutique)

Accommodation Name: Levni Hotel (Boutique)

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today's itinerary begins with a visit to the Topkapi Palace (including Hagia Irene and the Harem) , which was once the home of the Ottoman Empire's sultans. We continue with stops at the Blue Mosque, St. Sophia Museum, and Hippodrome.
On an optional, afternoon, 'Half day Bosphorus cruise', you can cruise between two continents on the stretch of water that separates Europe and Asia.

Day 3 : Cappadocia, Goreme, Underground City

Location: Cappadocia

Accommodation: Gamirasu Hotel (Boutique Cave)

Accommodation Name: Gamirasu Hotel (Boutique Cave)

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

After breakfast, you fly to Cappadocia. As you arrive at the airport, your guide in Cappadocia awaits to show you the highlights of Cappadocia. To marvel at Cappadocia's lunar scenery, we'll visit the Goreme Valley Open Air Museum and the fairy chimneys, as well as tour the various levels of an underground city. Prepare your cameras because photo opportunities abound!
Don't miss tonight's optional Turkish folklore event, which will feature folklore and belly dancers... it'll be a night to remember!

Day 4 : Cappadocia

Location: Cappadocia

Accommodation: Gamirasu Hotel (Boutique Cave)

Accommodation Name: Gamirasu Hotel (Boutique Cave)

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

There's more to explore in Cappadocia today. We'll visit Pigeon Valley and Red Valley today, then Cavusin Village, and finally Avanos Town, where we'll learn about hand-made pottery.

Day 5 : Adiyaman, Mount Nemrut

Location: Adiyaman

Accommodation: Van Life Hotel (Boutique)

Accommodation Name: Nemrut Euphrat Hotel (3 star)

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Leaving Cappadocia early in the morning, we will drive to Adiyaman, passing through Kahramanmaras. Our day will culminate with a stunning sunset at Mt. Nemrut.
We venture towards the majestic Mount Nemrut, home to the Tombs of Commagene Kingdom and the towering Colossal Statues of Gods. Ascending to the Tumulus of Antiochos, the former capital of Kommagene, we'll await a breathtaking sunset from the summit of Nemrut. This ancient funerary monument, concealed in time for almost two millennia, will be a remarkable backdrop as the sun descends, painting the sky in hues of serenity atop Mt. Nemrut.

Day 6 : Harran, Sanliurfa

Location: Sanliurfa (Urfa)

Accommodation: Van Life Hotel (Boutique)

Accommodation Name: Hotel Harran (4 star)

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Following breakfast, our journey takes us to Sanliurfa (Urfa) via a scenic route, passing the impressive Ataturk Dam and the historic town of Harran, known for its unique mud-brick houses and ancient city walls. In Sanliurfa, we will explore the revered Holy Pools of Abraham and visit the cave believed to be the birthplace of the Prophet Abraham.

Day 7 : Gobekli Tepe

Location: Sanliurfa (Urfa)

Accommodation: Kars Beylerbeyi Palace (Boutique)

Accommodation Name: Hotel Harran (4 star)

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Our first destination is Gobekli Tepe, the most significant archaeological site of our time, reshaping our understanding of early human history. This sacred site reveals the earliest-known religious structures, dating back an astonishing 11,000 to 13,000 years, predating pivotal human advancements like pottery, writing, Stonehenge, and even the Pyramids. Following this, we will visit the Haleplibahce Mosaic Museum, Kizilkoyun Nekropolis, and the Sanliurfa Archaeology Museum.

Day 8 : Gaziantep, Istanbul

Location: Istanbul

Accommodation: Kars Beylerbeyi Palace (Boutique)

Accommodation Name: Levni Hotel (Boutique)

Meals Included: Breakfast

Embark on a scenic drive towards Gaziantep, where the adventure begins. Upon arrival, enjoy a captivating boat trip at Halfeti, exploring the intriguing sunken city beneath the tranquil waters. After this unique experience, we will visit the Zeugma Mosaic Museum. This exceptional museum proudly showcases the magnificent mosaics retrieved from the submerged city of Zeugma, offering a glimpse into the splendid artistry and cultural heritage of a bygone era. As the day concludes, we'll catch a flight back to Istanbul.

Day 9 : Istanbul

Accommodation: ()

Meals Included: Breakfast

After breakfast our tour concludes and we say goodbye to our new friends and are transferred to the airport for your onward flight.

What's Included

  • Meals
    8 breakfasts, 0lunches, 2dinners

  • Professional English-speaking tour guide for the duration of the tour

  • Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle

  • Domestic flight between Istanbul and Cappadocia and transfers

  • Domestic flight between Gaziantep and Istanbul and transfers

  • Tips except Driver and Guide

  • Entrance fees

What's Not Included

  • Suggested optional activities

  • Tips - Driver and Guide

  • Compulsory Travel Insurance

Meals

8 breakfasts, 0 lunches, 5 dinners

Reviews of this operator

shahid siddiqui (Google Reviewer)  

I gathered wonderful memories of...

15-Jul-2023

I gathered wonderful memories of Turkey. Fez Travel Turkey with an intelligent, knowledgeable guide Göksu Parmir made this possible. Excellent transport, Excellent places of stay, excellent selection of Restaurants starting from Istanbul to Cappidocia with a perfect humble driver Mr Saifi. Guide plays a very important role. Guide Göksu had a wonderful Knowledge of place and it's history.

Theresa Martinovich (Google Reviewer)  

Just completed the Magic Carpet...

09-Sep-2023

Just completed the Magic Carpet Tour of 11 days with Fez. The accomodation, food and driver were excellent. Our guide Tamer was like a walking encyclopedia of knowkedge and was extremely kind and caring to all members of the group, responding to our every whim and wish. The accomodation far, far exceeded our expectations. We loved every minute.

Amrita V (Google Reviewer)  

I did a Turkey Highlights...

09-Jan-2023

I did a Turkey Highlights 10 day tour in Sept 2021. It was absolutely amazing. Our tour guide— Chagmn. He was extremely knowledgeable and well-read. Fez travel organized everything extremely well and food was simply amazing. It was a great experience to learn the history and see it alive in Turkey. Highly recommend the tour to everyone. Here are a few photos of the highlights of the trip. Must do things include: Epephesus, Pamukkale, Cappadocia, Hagia Sophia

Michael Oon (Google Reviewer)  

Fez Travel has organised for...

05-May-2018

Fez Travel has organised for us one of the best tours that we had. Together with our guide – Serdar Ozkan, we travelled some 3,300km around Turkey following the itinerary. As a private group, we could alter the programme. Serdar could feel the mood of the group and altered the schedule appropriately but more importantly, took us to where the best food available. This arrangement together with the excellent driving of the long distances, the suitable accommodation and interesting sites made this trip of a life time. One aim was to see the Tulips in Istanbul. The date of 13th April was suggested. Had we arrived earlier, the tulips would not have been in bloom. When we returned to Istanbul on the 20th, the tulips had withered. This is an example of their recommendations. For us, what was promised was delivered with a smile. Thank you Fez Travel.

Joseph Trifaro (Google Reviewer)  

5out5. My best tour so...

16-Jun-2023

5out5. My best tour so far. 13 day Land & Sea tour of Turkiye. I enjoyed being in a small group of 14 people & got to know each other & our tour guide Tamer during the tour. Tour guide’s knowledge of sites visited 5/5 Selection of places visited 5/5 Accomodation supplied 5/5 Meals included 5/5 Gulet cruise yacht 5/5 Tour Bus , modern, clean & comfy 5/5 Tour bus drivers Mujdat & Ergun. Safe & professional driving 5/5 Choice of Comfort stops 5/5 Thanks again to Tamer, Mujdat, Ergun & Fez Travel for a great tour of Türkiye. If you thinking of travelling to Türkiye, Think Fez Travel & Tours 👍🙏

Laurel Siokos (Google Reviewer)  

Recently we completed a 17...

22-May-2024

Recently we completed a 17 day tour with Fez and then a separate private tour Fez organised and personalised to our needs. We found the whole experience smooth and professionally planned. We had wonderful guides beginning with Fatih Carsi, who we found to be extremely knowledgeable, with deep insight on the significance and history of each site visited. We travelled in a small group which made our experience all that more personal. As we were doing an extended tour we left our group and travelled on with Zeynup, who also was extremely knowledgeable,warm and engaging.Our driver Metin was kind and personable. Zeynup went to great lengths and was very patient assisting us with a difficult hotel management and staff in a particular location. The next leg of our journey we were shown around by another wonderful guide Fatma, a bright and enthusiastic local, who proudly showcased Cappadocia to us. We met with Birhat in Van ,another local guide who was easy to connect with on a personal level and between him and Sal, our entertaining driver we experienced a beautiful region of Turkey together. Nothing was too much trouble, from frequent photo stops to impromptu roadside snowball fights.Lots of fun was had along the way. Halil and Hakan, our driver took over for the next stage of our experience. This team were consumate professionals and a pleasure to spend time with. Halil was not only informative but was an exceptional communicator on many levels. We will remain friends with Halil and do our best to connect again in person on our next adventure. Last but definitely not least was Korkut, Mr. Go the Extra Mile. Korkut made the closing stage of our Fez Turkish tour unforgettable,going well beyond the call of duty making sure we will never forget the sights we saw our our amazing adventure in this wonderful country. Truly the world largest open air museum ,but more than that people who will forever remain Our Heart.

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