Is bus travel tiring, and is there an overnight journey on the vehicle?

During our tour, only the first day’s journey from İzmir to Adana and the return journey on the last day include overnight travel by bus. All overnight stays during the tour (a total of 4 nights) are comfortably accommodated in our distinguished hotels in the region. Throughout our trip, the comfort of our guests is kept at the highest level by using new-generation, luxury tourism vehicles.

Should I get a Müzekart for museum and archaeological site entrance fees?

Absolutely yes! As part of our tour, we will visit many important sites affiliated with the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, such as the Zeugma Mosaic Museum, Göbeklitepe, and the Cahit Sıtkı Tarancı Museum. Guests who have a Museum Pass can enter these sites free of charge. We recommend that you have a digital Museum Pass activated on your phone before the tour. Entrance fees for private establishments where the Museum Pass is not valid are not included in the tour.

Classical GAP and Diyarbakır Tour Starting from Izmir

Our tour operates on a half-board basis. All breakfasts served at our hotels are included in the price (only the breakfast taken on the road on the first day is extra). Dinner is included at our hotel during our overnight stays in Gaziantep and Mardin/Midyat. In order for you to freely taste the region’s local delicacies, dinners in Diyarbakır and Şanlıurfa (with the Sıra Gecesi option) are not included in the price and will be taken as extras. All lunches are at the guests’ expense.

In our program, the Halfeti boat tour, local minibus transfers used to reach the summit of Mount Nemrut, and the Şanlıurfa Sıra Gecesi entertainment are subject to an additional fee and participation is optional for our guests. For guests who do not wish to participate, our guide will direct them to areas where they can rest or spend free time.

Although Southeastern Anatolia generally has a hot climate, Nemrut Dağı summit (2,150 meters) is quite windy and cool even in the summer months. Therefore, you should definitely have a thick coat, cardigan, or windbreaker with you. In addition, you should prefer non-slip, orthopedic walking shoes so you can be comfortable in ancient cities, on stone streets, and during climbs. A hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen should also be in your bag.

Bus Tour of GAP and Diyarbakır from Izmir (6 Days 6 Nights)

🚌 FROM IZMIR TO MESOPOTAMIA: CLASSIC GAP AND DIYARBAKIR DREAM

Our Day-by-Day Tour Program

❌ Museum and Ruins Entrance Fees: All museum, archaeological site, and national park entrance fees throughout the tour program (We recommend that guests obtain a Museum Pass before the tour).

❌ Meals: All lunches during the tour program and all freely arranged dinners in Diyarbakır and Şanlıurfa.

❌ Extra Excursions: Halfeti boat tour and Mount Nemrut minibus/shuttle fee.

❌ Extra Activities: Şanlıurfa dinner with traditional Sıra Gecesi entertainment.

❌ Personal Expenses: All extra food, drinks, and personal expenses incurred during breaks and at hotels.

❌ Cancellation Protection Package: Insurance package granting unconditional cancellation rights up to 72 hours before the tour departure (can be added during reservation).

📌 OPTIONAL EXTRA TOURS AND ACTIVITIES

Frequently Asked Questions