Private Mount Nemrut, Göbeklitepe, Karahantepe & Zeugma Tour from Cappadocia
Travel privately from Cappadocia on a four-day journey through Kahramanmaraş, Gaziantep, Şanlıurfa, Harran, Göbeklitepe, Karahantepe and Mount Nemrut. Discover Roman mosaics, historic bazaars, sacred traditions and extraordinary prehistoric sites before watching sunset beside the monumental statues of King Antiochus I.
The tour operates between 1 April and 30 November. Mount Nemrut is normally inaccessible during winter because of snow and mountain conditions.
- Private pick-up from your Cappadocia hotel
- Private air-conditioned vehicle throughout
- Licensed English-speaking private guide
- Three hotel nights with breakfast
- Entrance fees and listed meals included
Depart directly from your Cappadocia hotel
Exclusively for your own travel party
One licensed guide throughout the tour
Carefully selected local restaurants
Duration
4 Days / 3 Nights
Season
1 Apr – 30 Nov
Tour Type
Private Tour
Departure
Cappadocia Hotel
Return
Cappadocia or Istanbul
Transport
Private A/C Vehicle
Four Days Through the Cradle of Civilization
The Private Mount Nemrut, Göbeklitepe, Karahantepe & Zeugma Tour from Cappadocia combines archaeology, sacred history, regional cuisine and dramatic landscapes in a carefully paced four-day overland journey. Begin at your Cappadocia hotel, travel privately across southeastern Turkey and finish with either a return drive to Cappadocia or an optional onward flight to Istanbul.
Travel through Kahramanmaraş to Gaziantep, explore Roman masterpieces at the Zeugma Mosaic Museum, stroll through Gaziantep’s historic bazaar district, visit the extensive Şanlıurfa Archaeology Museum, walk around Balıklıgöl and discover the adobe beehive houses of Harran.
Continue into the Neolithic world at Göbeklitepe and Karahantepe. The journey culminates at Mount Nemrut, where the colossal stone heads and royal sanctuary of King Antiochus I rise above the surrounding mountains. Your visit is timed for sunset, creating one of Turkey’s most memorable archaeological experiences.
Important Information
Please consider the following before booking:
- This is a fully private multi-day tour for your own party
- Day 1 normally begins at 08:00 from your Cappadocia hotel
- The itinerary includes several long but scenic overland drives
- The standard Day 4 option is a private return drive to Cappadocia
- An optional flight from Adıyaman to Istanbul may be arranged when available
- Domestic flight tickets are not included in the published tour price
- The Mount Nemrut visit requires an uphill walk of approximately 20 minutes
- Comfortable walking shoes and layered clothing are strongly recommended
- The summit can be cool and windy, even during warmer months
- Mount Nemrut is normally closed between December and March
- The visiting order may change because of weather, traffic or site conditions
- Alternative hotels of a similar standard may be used when necessary
Places You Will Visit
Zeugma Mosaic Museum
See extraordinary Roman mosaics recovered from the ancient city of Zeugma, including the celebrated Gypsy Girl mosaic and richly decorated villa floors.
Historic Gaziantep
Walk through the old commercial quarter, explore the traditional copper market and experience the city’s celebrated baklava, kebabs and pistachio coffee.
Şanlıurfa Archaeology Museum
Explore one of Turkey’s largest archaeological collections, with finds from the Neolithic era, the Urfa Man statue and displays connected to Taş Tepeler.
Balıklıgöl – Pool of Abraham
Walk through Şanlıurfa’s sacred historical center and hear the local tradition connecting the pool, its carp and the miraculous survival of Prophet Abraham.
Harran & Beehive Houses
Explore one of Mesopotamia’s oldest settlements, known for its adobe houses, ancient walls, castle remains and historic center of learning.
Göbeklitepe
Discover a UNESCO-listed Neolithic site whose monumental T-shaped pillars and animal reliefs transformed our understanding of early human society.
Karahantepe
Visit an active archaeological site within the Taş Tepeler region, distinguished by carved human figures, ritual spaces and monumental prehistoric architecture.
Mount Nemrut
Reach the royal sanctuary of King Antiochus I and watch sunset beside the monumental heads of gods, kings, eagles and lions.
4-Day Private Mount Nemrut, Göbeklitepe, Karahantepe & Zeugma Itinerary
Cappadocia to Gaziantep, Zeugma Museum & Historic City Center
Meet your professional guide and private driver at your Cappadocia hotel at approximately 08:00. Travel for around three and a half hours to Kahramanmaraş, where you can taste the city’s celebrated traditional goat-milk ice cream before continuing for approximately one hour to Gaziantep.
Enjoy lunch at a respected local kebab restaurant before visiting the Zeugma Mosaic Museum. The museum protects an exceptional collection of Roman mosaics, frescoes, fountains, sculptures and architectural pieces recovered from the ancient city of Zeugma beside the Euphrates.
Continue through Gaziantep’s historical streets, traditional copper market and a renowned baklava shop. The city is internationally celebrated for its rich culinary traditions, particularly its kebabs, pistachios and baklava.
Dinner is served at another carefully selected local restaurant. Afterwards, visit the historic Tahmis Coffee House and taste its distinctive pistachio coffee before returning to your hotel. Overnight in Gaziantep.
Meals included: Lunch and dinner.
Şanlıurfa Museums, Balıklıgöl, Historic Center & Harran
After breakfast, depart Gaziantep and drive approximately two hours to Şanlıurfa. Begin at the Şanlıurfa Archaeology Museum, whose extensive collection presents the region’s history from the Paleolithic and Neolithic periods through later civilizations.
Highlights include the celebrated Urfa Man statue, original finds from prehistoric settlements, the relocated Nevali Çori sanctuary and detailed reconstructions that help place Göbeklitepe and the wider Taş Tepeler region into context. Continue to the adjoining Haleplibahçe Mosaic Museum to see remarkable late Roman mosaics.
Enjoy lunch in a restored historical caravanserai before exploring Şanlıurfa’s old city. Visit Balıklıgöl – the Pool of Abraham, where local tradition tells how fire became water and burning wood became the sacred fish still living in the pool.
Continue through the atmospheric bazaar streets and courtyards of Şanlıurfa before driving approximately one hour to Harran. Explore the settlement’s distinctive adobe beehive houses, ancient walls, castle remains and ruins associated with its historic center of scholarship.
Return to Şanlıurfa and enjoy dinner at a selected restaurant known for regional kebabs and desserts. Overnight in Şanlıurfa.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Göbeklitepe, Karahantepe & Mount Nemrut Sunset
After breakfast, drive approximately 30 minutes to Göbeklitepe. Walk around the protected excavation area and examine its monumental T-shaped pillars, animal reliefs and ceremonial enclosures dating to the beginning of the Neolithic period.
Continue to Karahantepe, another remarkable Taş Tepeler site that shares Göbeklitepe’s prehistoric cultural world while presenting distinctive human imagery, carved heads and ritual spaces.
After lunch in Şanlıurfa, travel toward Adıyaman. Check in to your hotel and rest briefly before continuing to Mount Nemrut.
From the national park entrance, walk uphill for approximately 20 minutes to reach the royal sanctuary and monumental terraces of King Antiochus I. Explore the statues of gods, kings, lions and eagles while your guide explains the Kingdom of Commagene and its blend of eastern and western traditions.
Watch the sun set across the mountains before descending for dinner. Afterwards, return to your hotel in Adıyaman. Overnight in Adıyaman.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Return to Cappadocia or Optional Flight to Istanbul
After breakfast at the hotel, begin the scenic private drive back to Cappadocia. On arrival, you will be dropped off at your Cappadocia hotel, completing the four-day southeastern Turkey journey.
Travelers continuing to Istanbul may instead request a private transfer to Adıyaman Airport for an available domestic flight. Flight tickets are not included in the published tour price and must be confirmed according to the operating airline schedule.
Meal included: Breakfast.
Accommodation
- Gaziantep: Sirehan Hotel or Anadolu Evleri
- Şanlıurfa: El-Ruha Hotel, Palmyra Boutique Hotel or Hanehan Hotel
- Adıyaman: Ramada by Wyndham Adıyaman or Park Dedeman Adıyaman
- Daily breakfast is included with the hotel accommodation
- Rooms are arranged according to the group size shown in the price table
- A similar-standard alternative may be used if a listed hotel is unavailable
Travel Style
- Designed for travelers who value depth, context and a relaxed pace
- Private overland travel begins directly from your Cappadocia hotel
- Private vehicle reserved exclusively for your party throughout the journey
- One professional guide accompanies the complete regional tour
- Meals are arranged in carefully selected local restaurants
- Large open-buffet group-tour restaurants are avoided whenever possible
- Shopping stops are not compulsory
2026 Private Tour Prices
Prices include private transportation from Cappadocia, licensed guiding, three hotel nights, museum admission, listed meals, parking fees and taxes. Optional domestic flight tickets are not included.
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1 Guest
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3,400 Euro |
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2 Guests
Most Popular
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2,050 Euro per person Double room |
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3 Guests
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1,600 Euro per person Triple room |
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4 Guests
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1,400 Euro per person Double rooms |
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5 Guests
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1,275 Euro per person 1 double + 1 triple room |
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6 Guests
Best Value
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1,200 Euro per person Double rooms |
What’s Included
- Private pick-up from your Cappadocia hotel
- Professional licensed English-speaking private guide
- Private air-conditioned vehicle throughout the regional tour
- Standard private return drive to your Cappadocia hotel
- Three nights of hotel accommodation with breakfast
- All admission fees for the sites listed in the itinerary
- Lunches and dinners specified in the program
- Parking fees
- All service charges and applicable taxes
What’s Not Included
- Domestic flight tickets for the optional return to Istanbul
- Beverages during meals
- Personal expenses
- Optional hotel upgrades or single-room supplements
- Optional tips for the guide and driver
- Any service not specifically listed as included
Frequently Asked Questions
Helpful answers for planning your private Mount Nemrut, Göbeklitepe, Karahantepe and Zeugma journey from Cappadocia.
This is a 4-day, 3-night private tour beginning at your Cappadocia hotel. It includes private transportation, guided sightseeing, three hotel nights, entrance fees and the meals specified in the itinerary.
Yes. The standard Day 4 program includes a private overland return to your Cappadocia hotel. Travelers continuing elsewhere may request an alternative ending when transport schedules allow.
No. This tour is priced as a private overland journey from Cappadocia. An optional flight from Adıyaman to Istanbul can be arranged when available, but the flight ticket is not included in the published rate.
Yes. The guide and air-conditioned vehicle are reserved exclusively for your travel party. You will not be combined with other guests during the sightseeing program.
The itinerary includes Kahramanmaraş, Gaziantep, the Zeugma Mosaic Museum, Şanlıurfa, Balıklıgöl, Harran, Göbeklitepe, Karahantepe and Mount Nemrut. The visiting order may change according to weather, traffic and local conditions.
The tour normally operates between 1 April and 30 November. Mount Nemrut is generally inaccessible during winter because of snow, ice and mountain road conditions.
Reaching the monumental terraces normally requires an uphill walk of approximately 20 minutes from the visitor area. The path can be uneven, so comfortable walking shoes are strongly recommended.
Layered clothing is recommended because the summit can be considerably cooler and windier than the surrounding towns, especially around sunset. A light jacket is useful even during warmer months.
Yes. Three nights of hotel accommodation with breakfast are included, together with the lunches and dinners specified in the itinerary. Beverages and personal expenses are not included.
Yes. Because this is a private journey, hotel categories, guide languages, room arrangements, the final destination and additional stops can be customized whenever local conditions and transport schedules allow.
Reservation Policy
How to Book
- Contact us to check real-time guide, vehicle and hotel availability.
- A 30% deposit is required to confirm the reservation.
- Availability may change until the deposit has been received.
- Once confirmed, the agreed tour rate and program are guaranteed.
- A detailed travel voucher and final pick-up information will be sent after confirmation.
- The remaining balance can be paid according to the confirmed booking arrangement.
Cancellation Policy for This Multi-Day Tour
- 7 days or more before the tour: No cancellation fee.
- Between 7 and 4 days before the tour: 30% cancellation fee.
- Between 4 and 2 days before the tour: 50% cancellation fee.
- Less than 2 days before the tour: 100% cancellation fee.
- No-shows: Payments are non-refundable.
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