Viajes
Gran viaje por Türkiye
From İstanbul to Mardin, through the cultural heart of Anatolia.
Travel across Türkiye on a private journey linking İstanbul’s imperial heritage with Anatolia’s historic cities, Cappadocia’s landscapes and the cultural richness of the southeast. Darende is a dedicated stop, with time for Somuncu Baba and the Tohma landscape. This is an active discovery itinerary, designed for travellers who enjoy moving between regions.
- Duración
- 15 days
- Grupo
- Privado · guía y Mercedes Clase V para 4 a 6 personas · Sprinter de lujo para grupos de hasta 12
Suggested Itinerary
- Day 1İstanbul ArrivalPrivate airport transfer and time to settle in.
- Day 2İstanbul DiscoveryA personalised day around the historic peninsula and selected city highlights.
- Day 3BursaTravel to Bursa for selected heritage visits and an overnight stay.
- Day 4Bursa to AmasyaA long overland travel day with scheduled comfort stops, followed by a relaxed evening in Amasya.
- Day 5Amasya to AnkaraA short morning discovery in Amasya before continuing to Ankara.
- Day 6Ankara to KonyaVisit Anıtkabir in the morning, then continue to Konya. Mevlana is scheduled according to arrival and access.
- Day 7Konya to CappadociaComplete the selected Konya visits and travel to Cappadocia.
- Day 8CapadociaDiscover selected valleys, rock-cut heritage and local crafts; an optional balloon flight is subject to conditions.
- Day 9DarendeTravel to Darende for Somuncu Baba and the Tohma area. Overnight in Darende.
- Day 10Darende to Nemrut RegionVisit Günpınar where timing permits, then travel towards the Nemrut area. The summit visit is scheduled around seasonal access and conditions.
- Day 11GaziantepContinue to Gaziantep for old-town discovery and regional cuisine.
- Day 12Halfeti & ŞanlıurfaTravel via Halfeti, with a boat excursion if selected and operating, then continue to Şanlıurfa.
- Day 13Şanlıurfa to MardinSelected Şanlıurfa and Göbeklitepe visits before transfer to Mardin. The final balance depends on opening times and travel pace.
- Day 14MardinExplore old Mardin and choose one regional extension such as Dara or Midyat.
- Day 15SalidaPrivate transfer for your planned departure from Mardin.
Personalise Your Journey
- Private licensed guiding and chauffeured transport
- Selected hotels across the route
- Additional İstanbul, Darende or Mardin nights
- Balloon flight and boat excursions by prior arrangement
Arranged Around You
Private guiding, chauffeured transport, selected accommodation and additional experiences can be arranged to match your preferences. Services are confirmed individually in your personalised quotation.
Before You Book
This is a suggested itinerary. The final programme depends on your travel dates, interests, mobility, opening days and local conditions. Flights, accommodation, admission tickets, meals and optional experiences are included only when explicitly listed in your confirmed quotation.
Your Route
Every journey starts in İstanbul. About 2,900 km of private driving in total. Approximate road distances · private Mercedes V-Class with chauffeur
- ★Start in İstanbul · by road with your private V-Class
- 1–2İstanbul → Bursa155 km · about 2 h
- 2–3Bursa → Amasya700 km · about 9.5 h
- 3–4Amasya → Ankara335 km · about 4.5 h
- 4–5Ankara → Konya260 km · about 3.5 h
- 5–6Konya → Cappadocia230 km · about 3 h
- 6–7Cappadocia → Darende320 km · about 4.5 h
- 7–8Darende → Nemrut270 km · about 4 h
- 8–9Nemrut → Gaziantep230 km · about 3 h
- 9–10Gaziantep → Halfeti120 km · about 1.5 h
- 10–11Halfeti → Şanlıurfa115 km · about 1.5 h
- 11–12Şanlıurfa → Mardin180 km · about 2.5 h
- ✈Flight back to İstanbul Mardin → İstanbulflight about 2 h