Enter the highest open-air museum in the world, stand on the top of Mount Nemrut, witness the miracle of the sanctuary temple tomb of King Antiochus I of Commagene, and enjoy sunset and dawn there.
Brief Itinerary for Mount Nemrut Miracle from Cappadocia Tour
| Day | Highlights |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | Depart Cappadocia for Sunset at Nemrut |
| Day 2 | Sunrise, Calls from Ancient Times, Back to Cappadocia |
- Monica Mo
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Tour Highlights
Here are the awesome attractions, the most must-do activities selected by Highlights Travel (HT Hand-Picked), and exclusive cultural experiences offered by Highlights Travel (Only With HT) included in this tour:
Visit a well-preserved staging post on the ancient Silk Road in Kayseri.
Try the ice cream at KahramanmaraÅ "the Turkish capital of ice cream".
Experience a sunset on Mount Nemrut.
Admire the Arsameia Ruins.
See the ancient Roman Cendere Bridge that was built in the 2nd century AD and is still being used today.
Suggested Itinerary for Inspiration
Your preferences design the real journey. We're ready to create a wonderful tour for you.
- First, we would leave Cappadocia and head east, through Kayseri, where you could see a well-preserved staging post on the ancient Silk Road called Seljuk Caravanserai.
- Also en route are Pinarbasi, a small town famous for its spring water; Tekir, where photographers love to take pictures of the stunning valley scenery; and KahramanmaraÅ, hometown of the well-known Turkish ice-cream.
- Finally, you would arrive at Kahta, where you could check in and freshen up at your hotel, then take a bus to the base of the footpath, climb Mount Nemrut, and enjoy its glorious sunset.
- Mount Nemrut, located in the east of Turkey and rising to 2,150 meters (7,050 feet) of altitude, has the highest open-air museum in the world. You would see a number of huge statues erected around what is assumed to be the royal tomb of King Antiochus I of the 1st century BC.
- Get up early if you would like to witness a spectacular sunrise. Enjoy a stroll, nothing too strenuous, and wonder how the giant stone carvings could be formed on the top of the mountain. Have impressive photos taken there, which you could treasure with your memories.
- Then, head back to your hotel, have a late breakfast, and pack for your journey back to Cappadocia.
- A visit to the ruins of Arsameia, once the capital of the Commagene civilization almost 2,500 years ago, as well as the ancient Roman Cendere Bridge, which is still used today, would be arranged on the way.
- Your historical journey would end in Cappadocia in the evening of the day. We hope this trip will allow you to make enviable and indelible memories.
Ideas for Making This Trip Uniquely Yours
Special experiences can be added to brighten a honeymoon trip, a family vacation, a birthday, or satisfy personal interests.
Hand-Picked Hotels
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Our Service Includes:
Groups of 4 or more enjoy a more competitive price.
- One-to-one consultancy
- Knowledgeable local guides
- Private drivers/driver guides and vehicles as listed
- Hand-picked hotels
- Breakfasts and meals as listed
- Entry to all attractions on the itinerary
- Transportation as listed
- A 24/7 helpline while traveling
Tour code: gh-tk-9