Tour Overview
Here is a great opportunity to visit Mersin Province in the southern Turkey. In this perfect vacation package you will not only be impressed with features of Mersin such as its culture, cuisine, history and more but also you will visit the fascinating Antakya which is one of the top-rated places in the Southeast of Turkey.
Highlights
- Mosaic Museum, Churches, Jewish Synagogue, Grand Mosque, Church of St.Peter, St.Paul's Well.
Itinerary
Welcome to Adana Airport. You will be met by TSG staff, transferred to your hotel in Antakya. The rest of the day is yours to explore Antakya. Overnight in Antakya.
(Breakfast and Lunch included)
After breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel in Antakya and depart for the Antakya City Tour. During the tour, we will visit the famous Hatay Archeological Museum, which is home to a rare mosaic collection, two churches (one Catholic, one Orthodox), and a Jewish synagogue. Next, the Church of Saint Peter (known as the Mountain of St. Peter) and the Ulucami (Great Mosque) will be visited. After the tour, depart for Mersin. Overnight in Mersin.
(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'll also visit Tarsus Ulu Camii (Tarsus Grand Mosque), the St. Paul Church Museum, and the Tarsus Roman Ancient Road. Along the way, we'll stop for tea at the Tarsus Waterfall and get a closer look at some of Tarsus's historic homes, including some that Paul Well helped restore. 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. We will have the opportunity to sample some of Mersin's delectable food, including the regional specialty Tantuni, at lunch. Overnight in Mersin.
(Breakfast included)
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Trip includes
Included
2 nights hotel in Mersin Ramada Hotel
1 night hotel in Antakya The Liwan Hotel
Please Note: If the above hotels are not available we will provide the similar category hotels.
Professional English - speaking tour guides
Guiding Method
Fully guided
3 breakfasts
2 local lunches
Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non - smoking coach
Arrival transfer from Adana Airport
Return transfer to Adana Airport
Guided Antakya City Tour
Guided Mersin City Tour
All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary Hotel Room Taxes, Tours & Transfer Taxes
Excluded
International Flights
Domestic Flights
Insurance
City tax
Turkey entry visa
Personal expenses: Extras at hotel or additional meals
Tipping: Tips for guides and drivers
Insurance: All types
Any others expenses which are not mentioned in the "included" section
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