Overview
Highlights of Eastern Turkey
A specious private tour of Remote Turkey
A world away from Turkey’s popular resorts, this exciting new eastern borderlands tour offers adventure, scenery and cultural interest on a grand scale. Our journey begins in Van dominates the Iranian border and Lake Van, vast and mountain encircled, feeds the plains of Mezapotamia. Mount Nemrut houses 2200 years old giant statues of God and Goddess. With its broad vistas and dramatic scenery, fascinating history and culture, this trip gives a truly varied insight into a part of Turkey rarely seen by foreign visitors.
HIGHLIGHTS:
• The markets and architecture of Mardin & Urfa
• Fantastic sunset by the majestic heads of Mt. Nemrut
• Eastern Turkey cousine influenced from borderline cousines.
What's Included
- 10 Days Breakfast in hotels
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
What To Expect
Van airport to Van. City Tour in Van
1 Stop
Day 2 : Van- Van Castle- Akdamar island boat trip–Ahtamar church
3 Stops
Tatvan - Hasankeyf - Mardin:
1 Stop
Day 4: Mardin- Deyrul saffaran monastery Old Mardin Centre
2 Stops
Day 5: Urfa Urfa museum Gobeli tepe- Harran Abrahams Cave Balık Fish Lake
1 Stop
Day 6: Mount Nemrut – Arsemia site- Karakus tumulus- cendere bridge- Nemrut Mount
2 Stops
Day 7: Gaziantep-Zeugma museum- Gourmet tour
1 Stop
Antakya Hatay Antioch St Peter Church Samandag Vakıflı
1 Stop
Adana
1 Stop
Adana
1 Stop
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Tour to Fertile Crescent – Mesapotamia – 10 Days?
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- 10 Days Breakfast in hotels.
- Gratuities.
The minimum age to participate is 10..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Private Tour to Fertile Crescent - Mesapotamia - 10 Days is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Tour to Fertile Crescent – Mesapotamia – 10 Days will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- 10 Days Breakfast in hotels
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
