Southeastern Turkey is the northern extension of the Syrian plain, which means it’s hot and flat.

Unlike most of Eastern Turkey, the southeast is not mountainous, but rather an arid plateau. The region is more or less bounded by those great historic rivers, the Tigris (Dicle) to the east and the Euphrates (Fırat) to the west.

The region was a crossroads of civilizations in Biblical times and even earlier.

To the crusaders, Şanlıurfa was the Latin County of Edessa. Mardin and Midyat have Syriac monasteries where services are still chanted in Aramaic, the language of Jesus.

With its broad vistas and dramatic, spare scenery, Eastern Turkey is like one vast national park.

Come for the sweeping scenery, for the many striking archeological sites, for the architecture of the region’s historic buildings, and for a look at life as it was lived in an earlier time.

Please ask for details and tell us your expectations clearly as the region is big and connection possibilities should be considered.

Location: Southeast and East of Turkey.

Recommended Season: The best times to visit are spring and autumn. During summer the sun blazes, and there’s rarely a cloud. In winter it can be chilly and snowy.

Suggested # of Days: Depending on your program reserved for Turkey we suggest a week for hikes, incredible experiences, locations and locals.

Guide: Both options available either “Guided” or “Self-Guided”. We suggest guided programs.