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Duration
5 days
Max Group Size
40
Tour Code
Tour Type
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Departure Type
Scheduled
Age Requirement
0 - 99 Ages
Guiding Method
Fully guided
Operated In
English
Physical level
relax
Gaziantep
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Activities
FamilyFood & CulinaryHealth, Spa & WellnessHistoricalMuseumPhotographyShoppingSightseeingSolo TravelWalking TourSee ItineraryTour Overview
Kahramanmaras was known as "Markasi" or "Maraj" in earliest ages. Located 78 kilometers north of Gaziantep, the province stands as a site of history, having a long past filled with numerous invasions. It was once the capital of Gurgum, a Hittite State in the 12th century BC. Romans called the city as Germanicia during the 1st century AD, and Ottomans renamed it as "Mer'as" later on.There is an archaeological museum inside the citadel, where Hittite sculptures are on display. Other important remains in the area are the Ulu (Grand) Mosque and the Tas (Stone) Medrese, both dating back to the 15th century, together with the Hatuniye and Haznedarli Mosque of the Ottoman period.This province, the original name of which was Maras, had shown such valour during the War of Independence, that it was then given the title "Kahraman", which means "Hero" in Turkish language. The speciality of the region is its famous ice cream made of fine goat milk and wild orchid flower roots growing in the surrounding mountains. Carved wooden furnitures, copper and brass works and handworks of glided silver thread are also traditional. Nature sports such as caving, hunting and fishing, besides plateaus and picnicking areas, are also typical of this area.
Highlights
- Germenicia Ancient City-Tashan-Traditional Maras Houses-Archeology Museum-Maras Castle-Cooking Lesson-Turkish Bath
Itinerary
(Breakfast Included)
After breakfast we will depart for Kahramanmaras City Tour. First visit to Germenicia Ancient City which dates back 3 BC,Today this unique ancient city lie down under the some neighborhoods. And then we visit to Tashan was old hotel for Merchantin 16 century . After these visits, we leave you at Traditional Maras Houses with your guide.we have a chance to visit one of them and take good shots , and also see Archeology Museum, And our last station is Maras Catle by walking with your guide. After the tour transfer back to your hotel.Overnight in Kahramanmaras.
(Breakfast and Lunch included)
After breakfast we will go to a local restaurant to get a cooking class by the chef of Restaurant. The guide will explain us also all the details about things. You will prepare the lunch with Chef and after the prepartion you will at that lunch at restaurant. In our food menu we will learn local dishes from Kahramanmaras Cuisine which inspire of Turkish and Arabian cuisines. Ofcourse some deserts and the salads will be in the menu. The speciality of the region is its famous ice cream made of fine goat milk because of that we recommend tasting ice cream made by coat milk. After the lunch we will return to hotel.Overnight in Kahramanmaras.
(Breakfast included)
We will pick you up from your hotel and go to Hamamı (Turkish Bath). This Hamam culture dates back Roman empire ages . Today Turkish Bath have three sections as cold part , warm part and hot part like a Roman Bath. Also Turkish Baths have special staff for scrup (peeling) rituel. Female staff called as natır , male staff called as tellak in Turkish Language. We will get relax and chill. After this local relaxing ritual return to hotel. Overnight in Kahramanmaras.
(Breakfast included)
After breakfast check out from your hotel and transfer to Airport for your flight back home. We hope you have enjoyed our 6 Days City Tour of Kahramanmaras. We hope this was a memorable tour for you and looking forward to see you again on another tour of ours. Thank you for joining us.
Trip includes
Included
4 nights hotel in Kahramanmaras Saffron Hotel Kahramanmaras
PS: If This hotel list not available at the time of your booking then we will arrange smilar other hotel for your group. If you prefer a Different category hotel, there might be an additional cost.
Guided Kahramanmaras City Tour
Guided Cooking Lesson& Shopping Tour
Guided Turkish Bath Tour
Professional English - speaking tour guides
Guiding Method
Fully guided
English4 breakfasts
1 lunch
Arrival transfer from Gaziantep Airport to Hotel in Kahramanmaras
Transportation in a fully air - conditioned, non - smoking coach
Return transfer to airport in Gaziantep
All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary
Hotel Room Taxes , Tours& Transfer Taxes
Excluded
International and Domestic Flights
Insurance: All types
City Tax
Turkey entry visa
Items of a personal nature such as alcoholic drinks, cold drinks, laundry
Any others expenses which are not mentioned at the included section
Tipping: Tips for guides and drivers
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