GRAND TURKEY TOUR II
FEATURING: ISTANBUL, CAPPADOCIA, CATALHOYUK, KARAHAN TEPE, GOBEKLI TEPE & MORE
HOSTED BY CLIFF DUNNING
& EGYPTOLOGIST MOHAMED IBRAHIM
June 22 – July 2, 2025
Join Earth Ancients’ Cliff Dunning and Egyptian Guide Mohamed Ibrahim for very special tour of Turkey where you will experience exceptional accommodation, dining, and transportation.
This 11 day tour will take you to numerous intriguing destinations in Turkey and you will visit Istanbul, Cappadocia, Catalhoyuk, Karahan Tepe, Gobekli Tepe, and much more. Join us as we explore Ancient Turkish history from new perspectives and discover the Lost Civilizations of Ancient Turkey.
ITINERARY
Day 1 (June 22, 2025)
Istanbul
- Meet and assist at Istanbul airport
- Transfer to the hotel and check-in at the hotel
- Meeting at 6:30PM
- Welcome dinner
- Overnight at the hotel
Day 2 (June 23, 2025)
Islamic tour in Istanbul
- Breakfast
- Visit Blue Mosque
- Visit Hajah Sofia Mosque
- Visit Grand Bazaar & Spice Bazaar
- Lunch
- Visit Archaeology Museum
- Drive back to the hotel
- Dinner
- Overnight at the hotel
Day 3 (June 24, 2025)
Cappadocia
- Early wake up
- Breakfast
- Check-out from the hotel
- Drive to Istanbul airport and fly to Cappadocia
- Visit Gorme Open air museum
- Lunch
- Visit Uchisar Castle
- Drive to the hotel and check-in at the hotel
- Visit Derinkuyu Underground city
- Dinner
- Overnight at the hotel
Cappadocia
Derinkuyu Underground City
Day 4 (June 25, 2025)
Cappadocia
- Hot air balloon
- Breakfast
- Visit Kaymakli Underground City
- Lunch
- Visit hand-woven carpet workshop
- Dinner
- Overnight at the hotel
Day 5 (June 26, 2025)
Konya
- Breakfast
- Check-out from the hotel
- Drive to Catalhoyuk by bus
- Visit Catalhoyuk
- Lunch
- Visit Sille Church
- Drive to the hotel and check-in
- Dinner
- Overnight at the hotel
Catalhoyuk
Day 6 (June 27, 2025)
Ankara
- Breakfast box
- Check-out from the hotel
- Drive to Ankara
- Visit Anatolian Civilizations Museum
- Lunch
- Visit Julian Apostata Column
- Visit Augustus Temple
- Visit Ataturk’s Tomb
- Drive to the hotel & check-in
- Dinner
- Overnight at the hotel
Anatolian Civilizations Museum
Day 7 (June 28, 2025)
Ankara
- Breakfast
- Drive to Hattusha
- Visit Yazilikaya
- Lunch
- Visit Alacahoyuk
- Drive back to the hotel
- Dinner
- Overnight at the hotel
Alacahoyuk
Day 8 (June 29, 2025)
Urfa
- Breakfast
- Check-out from the hotel
- Drive to the airport and fly to Urfa
- Drive to Karahan Tepe
- Visit Karahan Tepe
- Lunch
- Visit Sogmatar
- Visit Bazda Caves
- Visit Gobekli Tepe
- Dinner
- Overnight at the hotel
Gobekli Tepe
Day 9 (June 30, 2025)
Adiyaman
- Breakfast
- Check-out from the hotel
- Visit Urfa Archaeology Museum
- Drive to Mount Nemrut to have the opportunity to enjoy the sunset
- Drive to the airport and Fly to Istanbul
- Drive to the hotel and check-in
- Overnight at the hotel
Mount Nemrut
Day 10 (July 01, 2025)
Istanbul
- Breakfast
- Drive to the airport at noon and fly to Istanbul
- Drive to the hotel and check-in
- Dinner
- Overnight at the hotel
The interior of the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul
Day 11 (July 02, 2025)
Departure
- Breakfast
- Check-out
- Departure
PRICES
PRICES UNTIL JUNE 1, 2024
Price per person in a SHARED ROOM: $5,500
One person in a Double room, with a roommate. If we can’t find a roommate for you will pay the price of Single room.
Deposit $2,000
Price per person in a SINGLE ROOM: $6,650
Room for one person
Deposit $2,000
WHAT’S INCLUDED
- Hotel 1 – 2 NTS at Istanbul Hotel 5* (B.B)
- Hotel 2 – 2 NTS at Cappadocia Hotel 5* (B.B)
- Hotel 3 – 1 NT at Konya Hotel 5* (B.B)
- Hotel 4 – 2 NTS at Ankara Hotel 5* (B.B)
- Hotel 5 – 1 NT at Adiyaman Hotel 5* (B.B)
- Hotel 6 – 1 NT at Urfa Hotel 5* (B.B)
- Hotel 7 – 1 NT at Istanbul Hotel 5* (B.B)
- Meals mentioned in the itinerary (B breakfast, L lunch, D dinner)
- Transportations to the mentioned sites by AC car
- Entry tickets to the mentioned sites in the itinerary
- English speaking tour guide
- 3 Domestic flights (Istanbul/Cappadocia- Ankara/Urfa – Adiyaman/ Istanbul)
EXCLUDES
- Transfer from & to Istanbul Airport in arrival and departure
- Entry Visa to Turkey (in cash)
- Insurance
- Hotel Laundry Service
- Tipping – $200 for the team of workers
- Any other service or tour not mentioned in the itinerary
- COVID-19 PCR Test ($60)
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About Your Hosts
Cliff Dunning
Cliff Dunning is the host and producer of the popular podcast, Earth Ancients: Startling New Discoveries from Our Planets Distant Past. He is also a writer and his articles have appeared in numerous publications around the world.
Mohamed Ibrahim
Egyptologist, Hieroglyphics Expert, Tour Guide and Director, Mohamed Ibrahim is inspired by a passionate desire to share his wisdom. He offers a wide spectrum of knowledge regarding the history, arts, literature, and culture of the ancient Egyptians. Mohamed was born in Memphis, Egypt and studied Ancient Egyptian, Coptic and Islamic Art and History at Helwan University in Cairo. He has been working as a tour guide and a teacher of Hieroglyphics since 2000. Mohamed’s comprehensive knowledge of Ancient Egypt, along with his background in comparative religions and spiritual studies, has enabled him to fill lecture halls and conduct a variety of successful tours over the years. When he is not on tour, Mohamed frequently lectures on Egyptian mythology ‐ its spiritual aspects in Egyptian art, and the Ancient Egyptian concept of Gods and Goddesses.
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