6-Day Mesopotamia Heritage Tour: Gaziantep, Sanliurfa, Nemrut, Mardin & Diyarbakir
|6 Days, 11 Destinations |Starts from Gaziantep
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Duration

6 days

Max Group Size

30

Departure Type

Scheduled

Guiding Method

Fully guided

Physical level

easy

Operated In

English

Age Requirement

11 - 99 Ages

Tour Overview

Step into the cradle of civilization on this immersive 6-day cultural journey through ancient Mesopotamia. From the rich flavors and Roman mosaics of Gaziantep to the spiritual sites of Sanliurfa and the timeless thrones atop Mount Nemrut, this tour offers a rare glimpse into the origins of humanity and empire.

Discover Göbeklitepe — the world’s oldest known temple — and explore vibrant bazaars, biblical legends, and mystical ruins carved into golden stone. Marvel at the unique architectural blend of Islamic, Christian, and Assyrian cultures in Mardin and Diyarbakır, where the past echoes through every stone wall and minaret.

Led by experienced local guides and curated by TravelShopBooking, this tour promises a deep and unforgettable experience of history, cuisine, faith, and breathtaking landscapes.

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Route

Starts from

Gaziantep

Ends in

Mardin

Pickup Location

Gaziantep International Airport

Dropoff Location

Mardin Airport

Tour route map

Highlights

Gaziantep: Explore the world-renowned Zeugma Mosaic Museum Stroll through the historic Copper Bazaar Enjoy a walking food tour tasting pistachio delights and kebabs Sanliurfa & Halfeti: Visit the Urfa Archaeological Museum and Ainzelha Lake See the birthplace of Prophet Abraham Take a boat ride in Halfeti, past semi-submerged ruins on the Euphrates Göbeklitepe & Mt. Nemrut: Walk among 12,000-year-old megaliths at Göbeklitepe Visit Arsameia and the Roman Cendere Bridge Witness a majestic sunset from Mt. Nemrut with colossal stone gods Diyarbakır: Explore the ancient City Walls and Grand Mosque Discover churches, caravanserais, and the cultural heart of the Kurdish region Mardin & Dara: Walk through the Old City of Mardin, filled with Arabic-style stone houses Visit the Deyr-az-Zaferan Monastery, Zinciriye Madrasah, and Kirklar Church Explore the underground city of Dara, often called the “Ephesus of Mesopotamia”

Itinerary

(Lunch and Dinner Included)
With an early pick-up from your hotel in Istanbul, we will drive you to Istanbul Airport for a flight to Gaziantep Airport. When you land, our guide and driver will be ready to meet you at the exit gate with a sign bearing your name.

After a short drive, we will reach world-wide famous Zeugma Mosaic Museum there. The Gaziantep Mosaic Museum has Turkey's finest fully protected mosaics. The museum has beautiful mosaics from Zeugma Ancient City. Zeugma is in the Tentative List of UNESCO since 2021. These mosaics are a 2000 years old and unique in design, colour and perfection. Besides this 1450 m² of mosaics, there are also 140 m² of frescoes, 4 Roman fountains, 20 columns, 4 limestone sculptures, bronze statue of Mars, grave steles, and sarcophagi.
After lunch, we'll also see the ancient city castle, copper market, and baklava shop(Baklava originates from Gaziantep).  End of the tour drive the hotel. Overnight accommodation in Gaziantep.

(Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included)
After breakfast in our hotel in Gaziantep, we will start our tour of Urfa, the city of the prophets, including
The next stop will be Göbeklitepe temple, ( located in Taş Tepeler region ) the oldest open-air temple in the world, built 12,000 years ago and dating back to the Neolithic Age, which started a new era in the history of world archeology and even changed human history. As a result of the information provided by our guide about the Gobeklitepe temple, your humanity history information can change.

During the tour, you will feel Göbeklitepe's positive energy in its mystical environment. Then, we will go to Harran and visit its ancient city. Harran district, which has been continuously inhabited since the 6th millennium BC and was once the capital of the Assyrian and Umayyad civilizations, will welcome us with its conical domed houses and historical sights, Konik Harran Houses, Harran Mound, and El Firdevs Mosque, built by Umayyad Caliph Mervan (Cennet Mosque) will be among the places we will see after our Harran trip. We will return to our hotel and attend Urfa's famous Sira night.
Accommodation in 
Sanlıurfa.

(Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included)
After breakfast, we will leave Nemrut Mountain, where the tumulus of Antiochos of Commagene King and giant statues are located. This might be the part that will remain in your memories as the most unique place on this tour. With the narration of our guide, we will admire the rich history. On the way to Mount Nemrut via Kahta, visit Arsemia Ancient city, the summer capital of the Commegena Kings. Karakuş Tumulus for Kommegene king Sister and wife.  Roman Cendere Bridge. Arrive at the summit by minibus (large buses and minibuses cannot travel this route). After a tiring climb, we will see the Zeus, Apollo, Heracles, I Antiochhos, Commagene, Eagle, and Lion sculptures on the eastern terrace of the Nemrut summit. We will visit the tumulus of Antiochos of Commagene King at the top and altars and sculptures on the western terrace. It is impossible not to be impressed by the magnificent view and the beauty of the colossal statues at the top of Mt. Nemrut. Sunrise and sunset each have a different beauty in the endless horizon. We will depart for Adıyaman after the Mt. Nemrut tour.
Dinner and overnight stay in 
Adıyaman.

(Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included)
After breakfast depart for Diyarbakır. Crossing the Nissip Bridge on the Atatürk Dam from the beautiful geography of about 3 hours Diyarbakır has been one of the most important cities of Northern Mesopotamia throughout history, it is the cradle of civilizations where many religions, languages, and cultures have been integrated. 
First, we will visit the 5th Harem-i Sharif of Islam and Diyarbakır Grand Mosque, one of the first mosques in Anatolia. Then we will visit Diyarbakır City Walls on the UNESCO Cultural Heritage List. Coffee break and shopping break in historical Sülüklü Inn.
Later, we will see the Sheikh Muhattar Mosque, built during the Akkoyunlu period and famous for its Four-Legged Minaret. You will be amazed by the minaret's architecture, built on four pillars. 
We will also visit the graves of the companions of the Prophet Muhammad and the Prophet Suleiman Mosque
Lunch break in Batman with delicious traditional meals.

During a short city tour, don't be surprised to encounter a modern city in the East with wide streets and modern buildings. After a short trip, we will see the El Rızk Mosque, the Süleyman Pasha mosque minarets, and Zeynel Bey’s tomb, among the historical artifacts that have been moved to the new Hasankeyf.
In Midyat, you will find the best examples of filigree art and all kinds of handcrafted silver jewelry, which Syriac masters created with their centuries of experience while visiting the Syriac-Muslim common neighborhoods. After shopping, we will see the beautiful view from the terrace of Midyat Guest House. 
We visit Mor Gabriel Monastery, 20 km past Midyat. After sightseeing in Nusaybin, we will take a tea break in the White Water recreation area, famous for its ice-cold stream. We will arrive in Mardin after seeing the cave tombs, cave houses, huge water cistern, and ancient city ruins spread over a wide area in the ancient city of Dara, which has a history of 3500-4000 years and is said to be the Ephesus of the East.
Dinner and Accommodation in 
Mardin. 

(Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included)

We designed the tour program so well that we will experience Mardin like locals. After breakfast, we will visit Deyrul Zafaran Monastery, which was the center of the Patriarchate for more than 1,000 years, and we will see the 4,000-year-old Sun Temple hospital, church, and baptistery. We will start our tour of Old Mardin with the Kasımiye Madrasah in Mardin, which has a rich cultural mosaic with architectural structures that give a mystical Muslim, Syriac, Turkish, and Arabian atmosphere to this city where religions and languages ​​meet, and continue to the Ulu Mosque and minaret. Mosque Kebir, Şehidiye Madrasa, and PTT House are among the places we will see. During our free time in Mardin, don’t forget to buy extra luggage to take home local products, natural soaps (from Sabuncu Mehmet), nuts, almonds, and Mardin-specific almond candies, dried fruits, sweets, rosaries, and similar handmade accessories, and souvenirs. 
Dinner and Accommodation in 
Mardin. 

(Breakfast included)
After breakfast transfer to Mardin Airport for your domestic flight to Istanbul Airport, where you can connect to your onward flight to your next destination. Hope to see you on another Turkiye holiday with TravelShopBooking.

Trip includes

Included

2 nights of accommodation Mardin - Raymar Hotel 5
1 nights of accommodation Gaziantep - Grand Hotel Gaziantep 
1 nights of accommodation Sanliurfa Hilton Sanliurfa Hotel
1 nights of accommodation Adiyaman Ramada Adiyaman
Note : 
Sample hotels are confirmed on the booking date in case of availability. Otherwise, similar hotels are booked.

Hotel

Professional English-speaking guide

Guiding Method
Fully guided

English

Meals as per itinerary 

Vegetarian Halal Meat

Airport return transfers.
All tours and entrance fees as per the itinerary
Airport transfers as per itinerary

Coach / BusMini-coachPrivate Vehicle

Guided Gaziantep, Zeugma Mosaic Museum Tour
Guided Gaziantep, Halfeti, Sanliurfa Tour
Guided Göbeklitepe Temple, Harran Houses Tour
Guided Mt.Nemrut, Arsemia Ruins, Adiyaman Tour
Guided Diyarbakir Tour, Batman,  Hasankeyf, Midyat, Dara Ruins Tour
Guided Mardin Tour
Entrance fees to museums and historical sites
VAT & City Tax
Hotel room taxes

Duration: 6 Days / 5 Nights

Start Point: Gaziantep Airport or your hotel in Gaziantep

End Point: Gaziantep (Airport or hotel drop-off)

Best Time to Visit: March to June & September to November (ideal weather for sightseeing)

Included:

Licensed professional English-speaking guide

Comfortable transportation with air-conditioning

Entrance fees to all mentioned sites

Accommodation in 4-star or boutique hotels

Daily breakfast and selected dinners

Recommended For: Cultural travelers, history buffs, religious tourism, and photographers

Difficulty Level: Moderate (some uneven terrain and archaeological sites)

Customization: Available in Spanish, French, or German upon request

Excluded

International Flight Ticket
Domestic Flight Tickets

Travel insurance 

Personal expenses
Lunch
Beverages during lunch and dinners
Tips for the guide, driver, restaurant, and hotel.

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