Central Turkey - Wildlife & History

Tour Code: TUR05

An 8-day holiday to enjoy the wildlife and archaeological highlights of central Anatolia and south-east Turkey, in particular the sought-after birds of this Western Palearctic country.

8 days from
£3,295 (Inc flights)
Land only price from
£2,995
book now

Highlights

Summary

Summary

Standing at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, and Africa, Turkey is an outstanding but often overlooked region for the naturalist. Following the success of our Western Turkey – Wildlife & History holiday – which can be taken back-to-back with this one – we have followed the same blueprint in the creation of this tour, carefully planned with in-country ornithologists. For more details, please download the tour itinerary above.

  • White-breasted Kingfisher, Blue-cheeked Bee-eater, Red-wattled Lapwing and Caspian Snowcock all possible
  • Sought-after Western Palearctic passerines including Upcher's and Ménétries's Warblers, Iraq Babbler, Dead Sea Sparrow, Chestnut-shouldered Petronia, Pale Rock and Desert Finches
  • Visit a key site for Green and Loggerhead Sea Turtles
  • See the incredible archaelogical sites of Gobekli Tepe and Soğanlı Valley
  • Led by a Naturetrek tour leader with a local ornithologist and a local history guide
Itinerary

Outline Itinerary

Day 1
Outbound flight to Kayseri Airport
Day 2
Aladaglar National Park via Sultan Marsh & Soğanlı Valley
Day 3
Aladaglar National Park
Day 4
Aladaglar National Park; Adana via Yumurtalik Lagoon
Day 5
Adana to Gaziantep via Isikli & Durnalik
Day 6
Gaziantep to Sanliurfa via Halfeti & Birecik
Day 7
Bozova and Gobekli Tepe
Day 8
Inbound flight from Sanliurfa Airport
cloud_downloadDownload Full Itinerary
What's Included

What's Included?

  • Flights
  • Accommodation:

    Comfortable tourist hotels with private facilities throughout.

  • Food:

    All breakfasts and dinners are included in the price. Lunches are not included; allow £15 per day.

Dates & Prices

Dates & Prices

2025

Departures Availability Cost
Sun 4th May – Sun 11th May SPACES £3,295
Book Tour Show Details
Flights:
Most Naturetrek tours include flight costs ex-UK. If flights are not included, we indicate that here.
Flights are included in the tour cost
Regional Departures:
On certain tours it is possible to depart from a regional airport (rather than London). If a regional departure is possible, we indicate that here.
Regional Departures are available. Call 01962733051
Land only cost:
The "Land Only" cost is the tour price you will pay if you choose to arrange your own flights/transport.
£2,995
Single Room Supplement:
Single Room Supplement.
£425
Tour Leader:
Please note that, whilst we assign leaders to particular tours well in advance, we reserve the right to make changes if necessary
Chris Griffin
Chris Griffin

Tour Leader: Chris Griffin

Chris was obsessed with wildlife from an early age, when he spent every available moment either at a local nature reserve or buried in a bird book! Naturally this led to a wildlife orientated career, where he worked for the RSPB and various environmental consultancies as a Field Ornithologist. Now, three decades on, his life hasn’t changed much, as he still birds his local reserves and is regularly found delving his head into a field guide! 

Chris is a keen wildlife photographer, and particularly enjoys the Somerset Levels where he photographs anything and everything. Birds are his first love, but Chris also enjoys watching, and has excellent knowledge of lepidoptera, odonata, reptiles, and amphibians. His enthusiasm for wildlife is infectious, and he relishes any opportunity to share his wealth of knowledge and experience!

2026

Departures Availability Cost
Sun 3rd May – Sun 10th May SPACES £3,295
Book Tour Show Details
Flights:
Most Naturetrek tours include flight costs ex-UK. If flights are not included, we indicate that here.
Flights are included in the tour cost
Regional Departures:
On certain tours it is possible to depart from a regional airport (rather than London). If a regional departure is possible, we indicate that here.
Regional Departures are available. Call 01962733051
Land only cost:
The "Land Only" cost is the tour price you will pay if you choose to arrange your own flights/transport.
£2,995
Single Room Supplement:
Single Room Supplement.
£425

Prefer to Travel in a Private Group?

For any interested natural history club or society, we can arrange for a private departure of this tour.

Enquire
Why Naturetrek?

Why Naturetrek?

At Naturetrek we craft expertly-guided group and tailor-made wildlife holidays and cruises to all seven continents. On one of our holidays, you can be assured that our passionate team will enable you to experience and enjoy the best of the world's wildlife and natural spectacles in as comfortable and rewarding a manner as possible, caring as best we can for the environment in the process. We are proud to provide:

  • The widest choice of wildlife holidays worldwide
  • Tours managed and led by naturalists, for naturalists
  • Outstanding value and exceptional customer service

Furthermore, as a Naturetrek client, our office team are always to on hand to help you – so if you have any queries about your holiday, whether before or after you have booked, we will be delighted to answer them on the phone. Please just give our team a call!