6 DAYS 6 NIGHTS THROUGHOUT THE SEASON | 4 Nights Accommodation in 4* Hotels
Adana - Gaziantep - Halfeti - Göbeklitepe - Harran - Urfa - Mardin - Midyat -
Hasankeyf - Yeni Şehir Diyarbakır - Kahta - Nemrut - Adıyaman
ACCOMMODATION IN GAZIANTEP, DIYARBAKIR, MIDYAT, SANLIURFA
✓ Includes 4 Breakfasts and 2 Dinners at the Hotels
✓ Privilege of Accommodation in Diyarbakır
✓ With Expert Guide Staff and New Model Buses
✓ A Comprehensive Program
✓ Visits to Diyarbakır, Gaziantep, Mardin & Midyat Included in the Price
✓ Dinner Night with Food in Urfa ✓ City of Kings Nemrut ✓ Boat Tour in Halfeti
A tiered pricing change may be applied in all our tours. Prices may increase as the tiered quota fills up.
IZMIR - ADANA (Night Journey)
Between 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM, we will pick you up from the meeting points of Fahrettin Altay (in front of Ziraat Bank), Üçyol Pamukkale Office in front, Bostanlı Pier, In front of Karşıyaka Monument, Bayraklı Overpass (Seaside), Bornova Ege Acil in front to start our journey. The meeting point times, guide, and vehicle information will be sent to you via SMS (Short Message) one day before your trip. (A WhatsApp group will be created for all our overnight tours.) After necessary breaks, we will arrive in Adana in the early morning hours.
ADANA - GAZIANTEP - ZEUGMA MUSEUM In the morning, after having an optional breakfast along our route, we arrive in Adana, one of the largest cities in our country. This beautiful city, located on the fertile Çukurova Plain, south of the Taurus Mountains, offers a panoramic view of the 33-hectare Central Park located by the Seyhan River. Then, we visit the Sabancı Central Mosque, which is the largest mosque in Turkey. This magnificent structure will impress us with its grandeur and architecture. After this, we see the Stone Bridge, which has become a symbol of Adana. We take a photo break with the view of Seyhan River stretching towards the Mediterranean, and then we turn our route towards Gaziantep, the jewel of the Southeast, known as the "Gazi City" that wrote legends during the National Struggle period. Upon arrival in Gaziantep, our first stop is the Zeugma Mosaic Museum, one of the world's largest mosaic museums, showcasing mosaics extracted from the ancient city of Zeugma, submerged under the waters of the Birecik Dam. We enjoy a pleasant museum tour with our guide. Afterwards, we set out to explore the historic streets of Gaziantep. We visit Nuri Pasha Mosque, Karagöz Mosque, Customs Han, Zincirli Bedesten, Alaüddevle Mosque, and Almacı Bazaar. Then, we go to the Historical Tahmis Coffeehouse, one of the oldest coffeehouses in Turkey that has hosted many important figures from writers to thinkers, for a short break. After a walk through the streets lined with bakers and pistachio vendors, we check into our hotel. Dinner and overnight stay will be at our hotel in Gaziantep.
HALFETI -ADIYAMAN - NEMRUT - DIYARBAKIR
After having breakfast at our hotel in the morning, we say goodbye to Gaziantep with beautiful memories and head towards Halfeti, known as “Hidden Paradise,” hidden under the waters of the Euphrates River. In this special place, which has the title of Cittaslow, we listen to its stories that have spanned from the past to the present from our guide. Guests who wish can join the optional boat tour we will conduct on the Birecik Dam, where we imagine Halfeti's past in a mesmerizing atmosphere, filled with the submerged houses, trees, and minarets. After our tour, leaving the land where the world-famous Black Rose, which says, “Keep me from the Euphrates water, Halfeti air, and soil,” grows, we continue our journey to Kahta, Adıyaman. Here, guests who wish can embark on the Nemrut Mountain Tour by getting on the minibuses waiting for us (optional). Our first stop will be Cendere Bridge and Karakuş Tumulus, which are set on the ancient Cabinas Stream. After short photo breaks, we reach Nemrut Mountain, which is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is considered the “8th Wonder of the World.” At this sacred peak, approximately 2150 meters high, we witness an enchanting view among the giant statues that have been watching the sunrise and sunset for 2000 years. Here, we experience unforgettable moments in this mysterious world where the beliefs, culture, and traditions of the ancient Kingdom of Commagene are blended. After our visit, we bid farewell to Nemrut and head towards Diyarbakır. After free time for dinner (optional), we settle into our hotel in Diyarbakır. Accommodation will be at our hotel in Diyarbakır.
(Dinner tonight at the hotel is not included in the price. You can experience Diyarbakır's famous liver and local dishes.)
Note: In case weather conditions are unfavorable and it is not possible to ascend Nemrut Mountain, the extra Nemrut program will be canceled, and arrival in Diyarbakır will be earlier.
DIYARBAKIR - HASANKEYF - MİDYAT
After having breakfast at our hotel in the morning, we will panoramically view the Diyarbakır Walls, which hold the feature of being the longest preserved walls in the world after the Great Wall of China, and then proceed to the city center inside the walls. Our first stop is the Ulu Mosque, one of the oldest mosques in Anatolia, which fascinates with its architecture and historical texture. Then we visit the Cahit Sıtkı Tarancı Museum, the house of our famous poet. We take a short tea break at the historically significant Hasan Paşa Inn. Following this, we head towards Hasankeyf, located along the banks of the Tigris River, which continues to keep the traces of history alive even under water. We reach the new Hasankeyf settlement accompanied by the view of the Ilısu Dam and visit the Zeynel Bey Tomb, located within the Archeo Park Cultural Area, in its new location. After receiving information from our guide about other relocated artifacts, we enjoy the famous Hilve coffees of the region. Following this, we set out towards Midyat, a popular destination for film and TV series shootings. Upon arrival in Midyat, we take a walk through its historical streets, as the saying goes, “Without walking through its streets, you cannot understand Midyat!” Then we visit the Midyat State Guesthouse, which is known from the famous series “Sıla.” Guests who wish can do silver shopping here. After completing our day, we return to our hotel and have dinner. Dinner and accommodation will be at our hotel in Mardin or Midyat.
MARDIN - GÖBEKLITEPE - SANLIURFA After having breakfast at our hotel in the morning, we set off towards “Mardin, the Land of the Exalted Stones and the Sun.” Upon arriving in the city, we visit the Kasımiye Medrese, which reflects the elegance of stone craftsmanship and has also hosted fashion shows. Once an important educational center, we listen to the sad story and traces of the Sufi teaching at the medrese from our guide. After our visit, we enjoy a regional lunch (extra) consisting of local delicacies, and then we start our walking tour on 1st Street. During this walk, we visit the Şeyh Çabuk Mosque, the Old Syriac Catholic Patriarchate Building, Republic Square, and the famous Mardin houses with their stone mansions and narrow streets, concluding with a visit to the Ulu Mosque. On our way back, we see the Kasım Tuğmaner Mosque, Tuğhan Passage, and Şahkulubey Mansion before leaving the city center. Next, we head towards the Deyrulzafaran Monastery, one of the most important centers of the Ancient Syriac Church. In this splendid architectural sanctuary, we receive information about Syriac culture and monastic life from our guide. After visiting the monastery, we set out towards Göbeklitepe, recognized as the zero point of human history with its 12,000-year-old past. While exploring this ancient site, known as the world's first temple, we embark on an exciting journey into prehistoric times. After our visit, we arrive at Şanlıurfa, known as the “City of Prophets,” and check into our hotel. In the evening, guests who wish may (extra) join an unforgettable Sıra Gecesi filled with local music, folk songs, and traditional dishes. After the night, we return to our hotel. Accommodation is at our hotel in Şanlıurfa. (This evening, dinner at the hotel is not included in the price. Guests not wishing to participate in the Sıra Gecesi may experience Şanlıurfa’s famous kebabs and local delicacies on their own.)
BALIKLIGÖL - HARRAN - IZMIR
After having breakfast at our hotel in the morning, we start our tour of the City of Prophets, Şanlıurfa. First, we visit Balıklıgöl (Aynzeliha and Halil-ür Rahman Lakes), known for its sacred waters. Next, we explore Rızvaniye (Zülüfiye) Mosque, Mevlid-i Halil Complex, and Cave of Hz. İbrahim with our guide. After our visits, we set off towards Harran, believed to have been founded by either Kaynana, a descendant of Prophet Noah, or by Aran (Haran), the brother of Hz. Ibrahim, known for its warm climate. Upon arriving in Harran, we visit the conical domed Harran Houses, which are notable for their architecture suitable for the region's climate and nature. We then see Harran Castle, City Walls, and the ruins known as the oldest Islamic University under the guidance of our tour leader. After a photo break, we begin our journey back to Izmir, completing our unforgettable tour of Southeastern Turkey. After an overnight journey, we arrive in Izmir early in the morning. We bid farewell to our esteemed guests with the hope of seeing you on another tour.