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Turkey Mesopotamia Cultural Tour 9 Days

Gaziantep, Halfeti, Sanliurfa, Gobeklitepe Archeological Site, Karahantepe Kargalı, Diyarbakir, Zerzevan Castle, Mardin, Nemrut Mount, Adiyaman,
Duration

9 day(s)

Tour type

Private

Group size

1-40 people

Physical Level

easy

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OVERVIEW
FEATURES
HIGHLIGHTS
ITINERARY
INCLUDES
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Tour Overview

Discover the cultural and historical treasures of Southeast Turkey with our 9 Day 8 Night Southeast Turkey Tour Program. This immersive journey will take you through ancient cities, iconic landmarks, and breathtaking landscapes. From the flavors of Gaziantep to the mystical charm of Mardin and the grandeur of Mount Nemrut, this tour offers a perfect mix of history, culture, and adventure. A journey through this lesser-explored region promises to be unforgettable.

Activities
Discovery Family In-depth Cultural Explorer Historical Sightseeing Solo Travel Photography Museum Religious Shopping Food & Culinary Boat

Tour Features

Duration
9 day(s)

Max Group Size
1-40 people

Tour Code
TMC99D

Departure Type
scheduled

Tour Category
Culture & Historical

Guiding Method
Fully guided

Operated In

Age Requirement
11 - 99

Gaziantep

Pickup Time:

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Adiyaman

Dropoff Time:

Highlights
Gaziantep: Visit the renowned Zeugma Mosaic Museum and taste the city’s world-famous baklava.

Itinerary

Day 1

  • Meet at Gaziantep Airport. Transfer to the hotel for check-in.
  • Overnight in Gaziantep at Sirehan Hotel (double rooms).
Day 2

  • After breakfast, begin exploring Gaziantep, the industrial and agricultural center of Mesopotamia.
  • Visit Zeugma Mosaic Museum, the second-largest mosaic museum in the world, home to the renowned Gypsy Girl Mosaic.
  • Stroll through Bakırcılar Bazaar, Almacı Bazaar, and Zincirli Bedesten, where you will have free time for shopping and lunch. Don't miss tasting Gaziantep's famous baklava and pistachios!
  • Depart for Halfeti (100 km, approx. 1.5 hours). Known as the "hidden paradise of the Southeast," Halfeti features historical stone houses, black roses, and serene natural beauty.
    • Enjoy a boat tour of Savaşan Village, often referred to as the "sunken city" due to its partially submerged structures.
    • See the Sunken Mosque, Greek Castle, and Halfeti Bridge, followed by a photo stop and a lunch break en route.
  • Continue to Harran, an ancient city continuously inhabited since the 6th millennium BC and once the capital of Assyrian and Umayyad civilizations. Visit:
    • Conical Harran Houses
    • Harran Mound
    • El Firdevs Mosque (Cennet Mosque), built by Umayyad Caliph Mervan.
  • Drive to Şanlıurfa.
  • Dinner at a traditional Sıra Night Party with live local music.
  • Overnight in Şanlıurfa. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 3

  • After breakfast, explore the ancient streets of Şanlıurfa, known as the "City of Prophets." Visit:
    • Halil-ur Rahman Mosque and Rızvaniye Mosque
    • Balıklıgöl (Fish Lake), where Prophet Abraham was believed to have been thrown into the fire.
    • Ayn-el Zeliha Lake
  • Visit Bedesten and Gümrük Han for shopping. Enjoy lunch featuring the region’s famous kebabs and dishes.
  • Stop by the Şanlıurfa Archaeological Museum and Haleplibahçe Mosaic Museum.
  • Proceed to Göbeklitepe, the oldest known open-air temple in the world, built 12,000 years ago during the Neolithic Age. Learn how this site changed the understanding of human history.
  • Visit Karahantepe (40 km from Göbeklitepe), one of the oldest settlements of the Neolithic period. Explore the 2.3-meter human statue recently unearthed in 2024.
  • Return to Şanlıurfa.
  • Overnight in Şanlıurfa. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 4

  • After breakfast, depart for Diyarbakır via Nissip Bridge, crossing the Atatürk Dam.
  • Explore Diyarbakır, a key city of Northern Mesopotamia:
    • Diyarbakır Grand Mosque (5th Harem-i Sharif in Islam)
    • Diyarbakır City Walls (UNESCO Cultural Heritage Site)
    • Coffee break at the historical Hasan Paşa Inn.
    • Sheikh Muhattar Mosque with its iconic Four-Legged Minaret.
    • Prophet Suleiman Mosque (built in 1160).
    • Mar Petyun Chaldean Church.
  • Enjoy lunch featuring Diyarbakır's local kebabs.
  • Visit Zerzevan Castle, a 3,000-year-old Roman military settlement and home to the secret Mithras Temple.
  • Arrive in Mardin and explore the Ancient Dara Ruins.
  • Dinner and overnight in Mardin. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 5

  • Discover the charm of Mardin, known for its old-Arabic-style stone houses and narrow streets. Highlights include:
    • Latifiye Mosque and Great Mosque of Mardin
    • The beautifully restored Old Post Office Building
    • Kasimiye Madrasah, a masterpiece of Seljuk architecture
  • Explore the bustling bazaars and sample Mardin’s famous almond candy and local desserts.
  • Visit the Deyr-az-Zaferan Monastery, established in 762 AD, a former seat of the Syrian Orthodox Patriarchate.
  • Overnight in Mardin. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 6

  • Early morning departure for Mount Nemrut. Explore the ancient tumulus of King Antiochos I and the colossal statues of Zeus, Apollo, Heracles, and others at the summit.
  • Visit the Arsemia Ancient City, Karakuş Tumulus, and Cendere Roman Bridge.
  • Dinner and overnight in Adıyaman or Kahta. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 8

  • Witness the sunrise at Mount Nemrut for breathtaking views.
  • Stop at Halfeti for a boat tour of the "sunken city." Visit the Sunken Mosque and Greek Castle.
  • Drive to Gaziantep for dinner and overnight stay. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 9

  • Visit Zeugma Mosaic Museum and shop at local markets: Bakırcılar Bazaar, Almacı Bazaar, and Zincirli Bedesten.
  • Lunch break at a local restaurant to sample Gaziantep’s tray kebab and pistachio baklava.
  • Transfer to Gaziantep Airport for your domestic flight to Istanbul. Meals: Breakfast

Included

8 Night Accommodation: Stay in boutique hotels

Professional English - speaking tour guides

Brakfast & Dinner

Meals mentioned as in the itinerary

All Tour & airport transfer services mentioned to itinerary

Transportation in a fully air - conditioned, non - smoking coach

Gaziantep, Zeugma Museum, Halfeti, Şanlıurfa

Göbeklitepe, Karahantepe

Diyarbakır, Zerzevan Castle, Mithra Temple – Mardin

Mount emrut, Arsemia, Adıyaman

Mount Nemrut, Halfeti, Gaziante

Gaziatep – Zeugma Museum

All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary

Hotel Room Taxes

City tax

Excluded

Domestic or International

Insurance: All types

Tipping

Lunch

Turkey entry visa

Items of a personal nature such as alcoholic drinks, cold drinks, laundry

Any other expenses which are not mentioned in the included section

Tour Booking

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