Welcome to the Adana Airport in Turkey. Meet the TSG crew, take a ride to your hotel, and register there. The remainder of the day is yours to explore the city, overnight in Adana.

TSG advises: An optional Turkish Bath or a cooking and shopping tour can be an inspiring alternatives for those who do not want to wait until tomorrow to explore the city.

(Breakfast and Lunch included)

Your tour begins with a pick-up from your hotel in Adana and a visit to Yilankale and then continue to Toprakkale and the Payas Sokollu Mehmet Pasa Complex, which includes a caravanserai, a Turkish bath, a madrasa, a mosque, and a covered bazaar. Next, the tour will ride to Mersin for an overnight stay. 

( Breakfast and Lunch included )

Today, we will take a City Tour of Mersin, visiting several historical sites such as the Gozlukule Mound, the first settlement of Tarsus, and various lodging and dwelling points from the past. We will also see the St. Paul Church Museum, the Tarsus Ulu Camii (Tarsus Grand Mosque), and the Tarsus Roman Ancient Road. Along the way, we will take a tea break at the Tarsus Waterfall and take a closer look at the historic houses of Tarsus, including those that have been restored with the help of Paul Well. As we tour the city, you will get a chance to experience the friendliness and hospitality of the locals. Next, we will visit Kanlidivane (Kantelis), Ancient City, known for its red soil and a legend of criminals being thrown into a sinkhole during Roman times. At lunch, we will have the chance to sample some of Mersin's delicious cuisine, including Tantuni, the local specialty. Overnight in Mersin.

( Breakfast included )

After breakfast, please check out of your hotel, and we will arrange for transportation to the Adana Airport for your flight back home. One of TSG's adventures comes to an end; however, you can sign up to take advantage of TSG credits, and this is the best way to snag credits and use them for your next trips as a discount, as well as to hear about the hot deals according to your interests.