Join Ancient Origins’ exclusive tour of Turkey’s sacred past in October 2024, visiting some of the country’s most important ancient sites including:
Göbekli Tepe, Karahan Tepe, Çatalhöyük, Mount Nemrut, the Hittite centers of Hattusa and Alaca Höyük, Istanbul’s Blue Mosque, Ankara’s archaeological museum, Şanlıurfa’s Pool of Abraham, the wondrous fairy chimney landscape of Cappadocia, including the underground city of Kaymakli, and many more sites besides.
Join us for an unforgettable experience, exploring the archaeology and history of ancient eastern Anatolia.
THE SPLENDOURS
OF ANCIENT TURKEY AND ANATOLIA
Explore the mysteries of Turkey and Anatolia on an exclusive 12-days, 11-nights tour in October 2024 hosted by Ancient Origins’ Dr Alistair Coombs. Dr Coombs is an experienced guide with deep knowledge of Turkey’s enigmatic prehistory, unravelling its significance in the present day. Everyone booked on this tour will receive a detailed guide to the archaeological sites in Turkey.
Dr Alistair Coombs has longstanding experience with the rich and mysterious prehistory of Turkey’s past and what sense can be made of it today. His key areas of interest concern Neolithic transitions, religious movements, archaeoastronomy and environmental impacts on human behaviour. He is delighted to be able to guide visitors to the treasures of some of the region’s best known archaeological sites and explore with them the impact they are having on ancient history and the human story.
Places visited: Istanbul • Mount Nemrut • Adiyaman • Göbekli Tepe • Urfa • Harran • Karahan Tepe • Gordion • Ankara • Hattusa • Cappadocia • Konya • Çatalhöyük
Your on-site tour qualified guide Dr Alistair Coombs will provide interesting theories and latest background history to the archaeological sites to be visited.
Register your details to hold your place on this exclusive tour. To secure your place a deposit payment of US$500 per person is required within 48 hours of completing the form. Payment details are noted at the end of the form.
Travel with peace of mind, knowing that your payments are 100% financially protected in case any of our suppliers becomes insolvent, in which case you would receive a full refund.
Ancient Origins Tour of Turkey 16 October to 28 October 2024 12 Days/11 Nights
MEETING PLACE ISTANBUL INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Clients will have a private transfer from Istanbul airport to the hotel, irrespective of arrival date and time. At the end of the tour, clients will also be transferred privately to Istanbul Airport. Where clients arrival times are close to each other, then the transfer will be on a shared basis.
Ancient Origins Tour of Turkey 16 October to 28 October 2024 12 Days/11 Nights
Price per person based on double occupancy: US$4995
Please note prices are based on a single person sharing a room with another tour guest
Single occupancy supplement: US$795
BASIC TOUR DEPOSIT US$500
Please note prices are based on a single person sharing a room with another tour guest
* Travel with peace of mind, knowing that your payments are 100% financially protected in case any of our suppliers becomes insolvent, in which case you would receive a full refund.
US$500 PER PERSON
the payment will be required ten weeks before the start date of the tour.
Any problems or queries contact us here
& REFUNDS
- Cancellations must be received in writing and will be processed according to the date the written notice is received. Although a verbal cancellation is appreciated, it will not be accepted as final notice. Departure is defined as the date of the first flight from travellers country, or the trip departure date as indicated on our Trip Schedule, whichever comes first.
Money will be refunded minus the following cancellation fees/penalties per person (unless different for a particular trip, then the special cancellation schedule of that trip will apply):
– From time of booking up to 90 days prior to departure US$500.00 per person
– 89-60 days prior to departure US$750.00 per person
– 59-31 days prior to departure 75% of total land cost
– 30-0 days prior to departure No refund - Aside from the above penalties, any additional penalties on airline tickets imposed by the airlines- in cases of cancellation or date changes after issuance of tickets – will be totally charged to the traveler. In addition, any costs involved in obtaining visas will also be collected from the traveler and cannot be reimbursed by Ancient Origins or its suppliers.
- Hotel rooms booked on our tours are run of The House (ROH), any special rooms with views or upper floors will entail a supplement that clients will be responsible to cover.
PERSON INCLUDES
- Services of AO tour leader
- 3 Nights in Levni Hotel (Istanbul)
- 1 Night in Hotel Euphrat (Nemrut)
- 3 Nights in Hilton Garden Inn Hotel (Urfa)
- 1 Night in Radisson Blue Hotel (Ankara)
- 2 Nights in MDC Cave Hotel (or similar) in Cappadocia
- 1 Night in Hilton Garden Inn Hotel (Konya)
- Final Night in Novotel Bosphorus (Istanbul)
- Domestic Airline Tickets (Istanbul – Adiyaman; Urfa – Ankara and Konya – Istanbul)
- All arrival and departure transfers to and from IST airport
- Private English-speaking guide at all times
- Half-board meals, breakfast plus either lunch/dinner each day
- Activities and sightseeing as per programme
- On the final night Bosphorus cruise for 2 hours on a private luxury yacht
- Museum Pass valid for 15 Days
- Expense of the vehicle, driver & guide
- Parks & tolls and gasoline cost
- Local taxes
PERSON EXCLUDES
- Drinks taken during the meals
- Tips
- Visa fees
- Items of personal nature
- Anything not specified in the itinerary
Istanbul: Levni Hotel (Sultanahmet) – 3 nights
Levni provides luxurious, beautifully furnished rooms and suites for your comfort. We are giving our best for our guests to have an enjoyable stay with us and make the most of the many opportunities offered by Istanbul. Our experienced and fully informed staff will make you feel at home and reveal you the secrets of a city they love by providing you with local tips and practical advice.
Phone: +90 212 519 10 19
Address: Ankara Caddesi No: 12 Sirkeci – İstanbul
Website: https://www.levnihotel.com
Nemrut: Hotel Euphrat Nemrut – 1 night
Phone: +90 416 737 21 75
Address: Address: Karadut Köyü Nemrut Dağı Pk.02446
Website: https://nemruteuphrathotel.com/
Urfa : Hilton Garden Inn (Hotel) – 3 nights
Located in an area known as the “Fertile Crescent” where a great deal of traditional architecture has been preserved, the Hilton Garden Inn is within walking distance of the city center and Urfa’s main historical sites. Comfortable en suite rooms feature AC, satellite TV, tea/coffee making facilities and a minibar.
Phone: +90 41 4318 5000
Address: 11 Nisan Fuar Cd, 63100 Sanliurfa
Website: https://www.hilton.com.tr/oteller/turkiye/sanliurfa/hilton-garden-inn-sanliurfa
Ankara : Radisson blu hotel (Hotel) – 1 night
Located within the business district of Ankara, Radisson blu hotel is within walking distance of many of Ankara’s main attractions. All rooms feature a minibar, air conditioning, plasma TV, safety deposit box and Wi-Fi access. The hotel also has an on-site restaurant.
Phone: +90 312 3104848
Address: Istiklal Cad. No: 20 Ulus, Ankara, 6030
Website: https://www.radissonhotels.com/en-us/hotels/radisson-blu-ankara
Cappadocia : The MDC Cave Hotel (Hotel) – 2 nights
MDC HOTEL is located in Ürgüp, Cappadocia, a UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE. The name Cappadocia comes from Katpatuka, an ancient Persian word meaning “land of horses.” The region is now largely agricultural and the spectacular landscape is dotted with distinct rock structures. The MDC HOTEL grounds cover 15,000 m2, ideally located between an old river valley and ancient Ürgüp. Room Facilities: Jacuzzi/Whirlpool, telephone, radio, LCD TV, tea/coffee maker, minibar and a safety deposit box.
Phone: +90 384 341 44 15
Address: Karangandere Mah. Karagandere Sk. No:20 50400 Urgup /Nevsehir Cappadocia
Website: http://www.mdchotel.com
Konya : Hilton Garden Inn (Hotel) – 1 night
Hilton Garden Inn in Konya is located close to Mevlana Tomb and Museum, Alaeddin Mosque, and Ince Minaret Medrese. All rooms offer complimentary WiFi, an adjustable Garden Sleep System bed™, minibar and a spacious work desk with ergonomic chair. Dining options include a restaurant, a coffee shop/café, and a bar/lounge. Additional amenities include a fitness facility, room service (during limited hours) and complimentary wireless internet.
Phone: +90 3322216000
Address: Kışlaönü Sk, Konya
Website: http://www.hilton.com.tr/tr/Hilton-Garden-Inn-Konya
Istanbul: Novotel Bosphorus – 1 night
Novotel Istanbul Bosphorus welcomes its guests in Karakoy, the district of Beyoglu, known as the heart of Istanbul for centuries, with its rich historical texture and new attraction center. Offering a unique service to its guests with its modern building in Karakoy, Novotel Istanbul Bosphorus offers its guests a 5-star Istanbul hotel with its modern and stylish architecture and comfortable rooms as well as its central location close to the most important historical stops of Istanbul.
Phone: +90 (212) 372 07 00
Address: Kemankeş Caddesi No: 57-59, 34425 Karaköy – Beyoğlu, Istanbul
Website: https://www.novotelistanbulbosphorus.com/
Final choice of accommodation is subject to change. We will choose hotels of a similar standard where hotel shown is not used.
