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249 EURO / per person
Tour Snapshot
Discover the Eastern part of Turkey with a hike to Mount Nemrut and a real homestay in a small village. Join us for this 3-day tour to explore the off the beaten tracks and to stay in adobe houses in a village!
Full itinerary
Day 1
You will be picked up from your hotel in Cappadocia between 6.30 am – 7.00 am and drive to Adiyaman this morning. Total journey will take around 6.5 hours. On the way, we will stop for lunch to try local specialties. Once you arrive at Adiyaman, you will be able to leave your big luggage at the hotel you will be staying in the next day. You will have a quick tour in town before you head to the village to spend the night. Spend the afternoon playing with kids in the village, walking in the fields and experiencing the simple pleasures of village life. It’s possible that you may even get to pick the vegetables for your dinner! Learn about the local culture and enjoy a feast prepared by your host family. You can choose to curl up on a mattress or sleep out under the stars.
Meals included: Lunch and dinner
Accommodation: Homestay in Adiyaman
Day 2
This morning, your guide will take you on a tour of Adiyaman. Visit the Karakus Tumulus – a monumental tomb that King Mithradates II of the Commagene civilisation built for his mother. Visit Cendere Bridge, which is one of the world’s oldest bridges still in use, spanning an impressive 122 meters. Arrive in the village of Khata in the afternoon, then make the journey up to the top of Mt Nemrut. See the ruins of Arsameia – a holy burial area built by King Antiochus I in memory of his father almost 2500 years ago. At the top of the mountain, Antiochus I also constructed a tomb-sanctuary for himself and surrounded it with statues of various gods and ancestors. The size and magnitude of the colossal stone heads is stunning, and the views from the summit are sublime, especially as the sun begins to set. After watching the sunset at the peak of the mountain, drive back to town and check in to your rooms at the hotel. Your tour guide will take you to a local restaurant for dinner.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and dinner
Accommodation: Hotel Isias (4 star) or similar
Day 3
Your tour finishes in Adiyaman after breakfast. We are happy to make suggestions for the next part of your holidays in Turkey.
Meals included: Breakfast
Highlights
- Hike up to Mt. Nemrut with your local guide and watch the sunset
- Stay in an adobe house in a small village with local families
- Discover the amazing ancient sites of the region
Tour Details
- Tour language: English
- Pick up time: 6.30 – 7.00 am from your hotel in Cappadocia
- Inclusions: 1 night accommodation in adobe houses in the village, 1 night accommodation in Adiyaman at 4-star hotel, 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners, transportation by a private vehicle, English speaking tour guide throughout the tour
- Starting Point: Your hotel in Cappadocia
- Finishing Hotel: Hotel in Adiyaman