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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.
Highlights
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.
Professional English-speaking guide
Guiding Method
Fully guided
Meals as per itinerary



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