Welcome to Turkey! We will meet you at the airport, and transfer you to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to explore Istanbul. Dinner and overnight in Istanbul.

After breakfast, at 08.30 a.m., the tour will depart for a gorgeous Istanbul City Tour. The first stop is the Topkapi Palace; the great palace of the Ottoman Sultans from the 15th to the 19th centuries. At the same time, it houses an exquisite collection of crystal, silver, and Chinese porcelain, robes worn by the sultans and their families, the famous jewels of the imperial treasury, miniatures, and the holy mantle, enshrining relics of the Prophet Mohammed.

The second stop of the tour is Sultanahmet Square, where the Sultanahmet Imperial Mosque salutes the Hagia Sophia. The Sultanahmet Imperial Mosque, which was built in the 16th century by the architect Mehmet, is also known as the Blue Mosque because of its magnificent interior decoration of blue Iznik tiles. Next, the tour will explore the Hippodrome; the site of ancient chariot races, and the home of three ancient monuments; the Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine Column, and the Column of Constantine. When you reach the other end of the Hippodrome, the Hagia Sophia Mosque will meet you with all its grandeur.

After a delectable lunch break, the tour will visit the unique Leather Factory for a leather fashion show. We will then take you to the bazaar, where you can find authentic goods. The air here is filled with the enticing aromas of cinnamon, caraway, saffron, mint, thyme, and various herbs and spices. Dinner and overnight in Istanbul.

Please Note: Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays. If your Istanbul City Tour occurs on Tuesday, we will offer you to visit the Basilica Cistern instead of the Topkapi Palace Museum. Basilica Cistern was recently restored and has become a splendid visiting place.

Pickup from the hotel is at 8:00 a.m. for the Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise and Shopping Tour. Visit the Grand Spice Bazar. The air here is filled with the enticing aromas of cinnamon, caraway, saffron, mint, thyme, and every other conceivable herb and spice.

Bosphorus by Boat is a traditional boat excursion along the waterway separating Europe and Asia. The shore is lined with old wooden villas, palaces of marble, fortresses, and small fishing villages. During the excursion, you will see the magnificent sights of the following attractions from your boat: the Dolmabahce Palace, and, further along, the parks and imperial pavilions of Yildiz Palace. On the coastal edge of this park, Ciragan Palace is situated, and its 300-meter marble facade will be seen. Ortakoy, is one of the most popular places in Istanbul, and you will have the chance to see and photograph its iconic view from the boat. Rumeli Fortress, which was built by Mehmet the Conqueror in 1452 and is one of the most beautiful works of military architecture anywhere in the world, will fascinate you. Beylerbeyi Palace, the summer residence of Ottoman sultans, and its magnificent gardens, along with the Harem on Istanbul's Asian side, are on the list. 

Following the boat excursion, it is time to visit the bazaar, where you can find the traditional silk woven carpets that were shaped in the skilled hands of Turkish women at the carpet weaving courses provided by the Ministry of National Education. You will have the opportunity to see jewelry, a handcrafts center, and a modern leatherwear show. Enjoy the experience of shopping while learning about the ancient craftsmen, with a local escort who knows how to haggle on Istanbul's streets. The rest of the evening is yours to explore Istanbul. Overnight in Istanbul.

After breakfast check out from the hotel and transfer to airport  Istanbul to Diyarbakir

 Early morning , you will be picked up from your hotel in Istanbul, transfer to airport and flight to Diyarbakir, arrival then you will be met at the airport by our guide and start the tour of Diyarbakir which is about 5000 years old city and one of the oldest cities in the world, encircled by a massive parapet built of jet-black blocks of basalt. It is a city based on a Roman plan with four Gates. A walking tour takes us to the fortification walls, the ancient walls of Diyarbakir. We will visit Grand Mosque ( Ulu Camii ) from the Seljuk period, and the 3rd century Aramaic Church of the Virgin Mary. Drive to Hasankeyf, with its history that spans nine civilizations, the archaeological and religious. The history of Hasankeyf goes back 10,000 years. This is three times longer than the Giza pyramids, 10 times longer than Stonehenge some of the city's historical treasures will be inundated if construction of the Ilisu Dam is completed. These include ornate mosques, Islamic tombs and cave churches. drive to Diyarbakır the beautiful little town of Midyat to see the Monastery and ancient houses on the way and overnight in Diyarbakır.

After breakfast at your hotel in diyarbakır we will start to drive to hasankeyf. Drive to Hasankeyf, where its history that spans nine civilizations, the archaeological and religious. The history of Hasankeyf goes back 10,000 years. This is three times longer than the Giza pyramids, 10 times longer than Stonehenge some of the city's historical treasures will be inundated if construction of the ilisu Dam is completed. These include ornate mosques, Islamic tombs and cave churches. After that we drive to the beautiful little town of Midyat to see the Monastery and ancient houses on the way to Mardin overnight in Mardin.

 Mardin to see historical and naturel values of Mardin which is very unique with lovely old style houses. The houses are often decorated with intricate carvings. This is a very lively trading center with people coming from surrounding villages to buy and sell different items. We will have a fantastic view of the Plain of Mesopotamia. It is a city that played an important role in the early development of Christianity. We will also visit the Monastery of Deyr-az-Zaferan just outside of town, founded in 762 A.D. It was the seat of the Syrian Orthodox Patriarch for almost 800 years, We will take the time to visit, walk in its busy streets and bazaars, and admire the stone works all around the town. Overnight stay in Mardin

After check out from hotel  we will have Mardin tour  to see historical and naturel values of Mardin which is very unique with lovely old  style houses. The houses are often decorated with intricate carvings. This is a very lively trading center with people coming from surrounding villages to buy and sell different items. We will have a fantastic view of the Plain of Mesopotamia. It is a city that played an important role in the early development of Christianity. We will also visit the Monastery of Deyr-az-Zaferan just outside of town, founded in 762 A.D. It was the seat of the Syrian Orthodox Patriarch for almost 800 years, We will take the time to visit, walk in

its busy streets and bazaars, and admire the stone works all around the town. Then tour ends and transfer to airport.