Silk Road from the Bosphorus to the Caucasus – 16 Days 15 Nights
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Accommodation
15 hotel nights
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City
Istanbul – Safranbolu – Cappadocia – Pamukkale – Ephesus – Çanakkale – Yerevan – Dilijan – Tbilisi
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Transportation
Air-conditioned vehicle and English-speaking guide
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Start Date
Jan 01, 0001
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End Date
Jan 16, 0001
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Duration
16 Days 15 Nights
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Capacity
40 people
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Price Contact us for price
Overview
A Türkiye, Armenia and Georgia journey from Istanbul, Safranbolu, Cappadocia and Ephesus to Yerevan, Sevan, Tbilisi and Kakheti.
A Türkiye, Armenia and Georgia journey from Istanbul, Safranbolu, Cappadocia and Ephesus to Yerevan, Sevan, Tbilisi and Kakheti. Hotel accommodation, transfers, English-speaking guide, meals and included admissions as specified in the programme. Flights, any required visas, personal expenses, tips and optional activities are quoted separately. Prices, availability and booking terms are confirmed on request. Border crossings and connections are confirmed before booking, based on travel dates and passenger documents. The Istanbul–Yerevan flight is excluded. Ballooning, jeep safari, hammam, Topkapı and Ararat brandy factory are optional. Seasonal stops and flight-dependent visits are confirmed in advance.
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Meeting Points
- Istanbul – Safranbolu – Cappadocia – Pamukkale – Ephesus – Çanakkale – Yerevan – Dilijan – Tbilisi central meeting point - 01 Sep 2026 08:30 - Your guide will be waiting with a welcome sign.
- Istanbul – Safranbolu – Cappadocia – Pamukkale – Ephesus – Çanakkale – Yerevan – Dilijan – Tbilisi transfer point - 01 Sep 2026 09:00 - Please arrive on time for luggage handover.
Things You Should Know
- We recommend being at the Istanbul – Safranbolu – Cappadocia – Pamukkale – Ephesus – Çanakkale – Yerevan – Dilijan – Tbilisi meeting point at least 30 minutes before departure.
- The accommodation type is 15 hotel nights and room allocation is planned according to reservation order.
- Transportation will be provided by air-conditioned vehicle and english-speaking guide; please keep your ID and required documents with you.
Included and Not Included
- 15 hotel nights accommodation
- Transportation by Air-conditioned vehicle and English-speaking guide
- Professional guiding service
- Sightseeing tours listed in the program
- Personal expenses
- Extra orders during lunch and dinner
- International departure tax and visa costs
Tour Program
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Day 1: Istanbul – Arrival
Meet at Istanbul Airport and transfer to the hotel. Meals: Dinner. Overnight: Istanbul.
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Day 2: Istanbul – Safranbolu
Explore Safranbolu’s old town, Köprülü Mosque, Cinci Han and Yemeniciler Bazaar. Turkish coffee with fortune-telling stories. Optional Cinci Hammam. Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Overnight: Safranbolu.
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Day 3: Safranbolu – Cappadocia
Seasonal saffron fields, Yörük village and Salt Lake stops en route to Cappadocia. Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Overnight: Cappadocia.
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Day 4: Cappadocia
Optional sunrise balloon. Visit Uçhisar, Avanos pottery, an underground city, Göreme viewpoint and Pigeon Valley. Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Overnight: Cappadocia.
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Day 5: Cappadocia – Pamukkale
Historic caravanserai stop and seasonal lavender fields in Kuyucak. Explore Pamukkale’s travertines and Hierapolis, then a textile outlet. Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Overnight: Pamukkale.
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Day 6: Pamukkale – Ephesus – Şirince – Kuşadası
Explore Ephesus, the Library of Celsus and Great Theatre, the House of the Virgin Mary and Şirince with wine tasting. Turkish delight and tea stop. Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Overnight: Kuşadası.
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Day 7: Kuşadası – Cunda – Çanakkale
Leather outlet and fashion show. Continue via Cunda and Ayvalık to see the Trojan Horse replica on Çanakkale’s waterfront. Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Overnight: Çanakkale.
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Day 8: Çanakkale – Istanbul
Cross the 1915 Çanakkale Bridge. Private Bosphorus cruise, Taksim and Istiklal, Fener–Balat and Spice Bazaar. Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Overnight: Istanbul.
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Day 9: Istanbul – Yerevan
Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Hagia Sophia exterior and Grand Bazaar. Optional Topkapı, Harem and Hagia Irene. Yerevan flight excluded. Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Overnight: Yerevan.
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Day 10: Yerevan – Echmiadzin – Yerevan
Visit Echmiadzin Cathedral, Yerevan History Museum, Erebuni and Matenadaran’s manuscript collection. Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Overnight: Yerevan.
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Day 11: Yerevan – Khor Virap – Garni
Khor Virap and Mount Ararat views, Garni Temple and a lavash baking workshop. Optional Ararat brandy factory. Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Overnight: Yerevan.
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Day 12: Yerevan – Sevan – Lermontovo – Dilijan
Visit Lake Sevan and Sevanavank, discover Molokan village life in Lermontovo and explore Dilijan’s historic streets. Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Overnight: Dilijan.
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Day 13: Dilijan – Haghpat – Sadakhlo – Tbilisi
Haghpat Monastery, cross into Georgia and visit Sameba, Metekhi, Narikala and Shardeni in Tbilisi. Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Overnight: Tbilisi.
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Day 14: Tbilisi – Kakheti – Sighnaghi – Bodbe
Kakheti vineyards, Sighnaghi, Bodbe Monastery and Khareba Winery. Return to Tbilisi. Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Overnight: Tbilisi.
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Day 15: Tbilisi – Uplistsikhe – Mtskheta
Uplistsikhe cave town, Jvari and Svetitskhoveli in Mtskheta. Return to Tbilisi via the Aragvi Valley. Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Overnight: Tbilisi.
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Day 16: Tbilisi – Departure
Visit the Chronicles of Georgia as flight time allows and transfer to the airport. Meals: Breakfast.
Accommodation / Oteller
| Gün | City | Otel | Yıldız |
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| 1 | Istanbul | Radisson Blu Merter / similar | |
| 2 | Safranbolu | Leyla Hanım Konağı / similar | |
| 3 | Cappadocia | Nujelm Cave Hotel / similar | |
| 4 | Cappadocia | Nujelm Cave Hotel / similar | |
| 5 | Pamukkale | Adem Pira / similar | |
| 6 | Kuşadası | Ephesia / similar | |
| 7 | Çanakkale | Hampton by Hilton / similar | |
| 8 | Istanbul | Radisson Blu Merter / similar | |
| 9 | Yerevan | Ani Plaza / similar | |
| 10 | Yerevan | Ani Plaza / similar | |
| 11 | Yerevan | Ani Plaza / similar | |
| 12 | Dilijan | Ani Forest Hills / similar | |
| 13 | Tbilisi | Moxy Tbilisi / similar | |
| 14 | Tbilisi | Moxy Tbilisi / similar | |
| 15 | Tbilisi | Moxy Tbilisi / similar |
Frequently Asked Questions
After your reservation request is received, we will contact you and share the payment steps.
The tour capacity is planned for 40 adults and 0 children.
The order of the route may change depending on weather and operational conditions.
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