Daily Mersin City Tour
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Duration
daily
Max Group Size
40
Departure Type
Scheduled
Guiding Method
Fully guided
Physical level
relax
Operated In
English
Age Requirement
11 - 99 Ages
Tour Overview
Explore the rich cultural and historical heritage of Mersin on this full-day city tour. Journey through time as you visit ancient sites in Tarsus, including the Gözlükule Mound—the city’s earliest known settlement—and the legendary Roman Road. Discover the spiritual significance of the St. Paul Church Museum and the grand Tarsus Ulu Camii. Witness authentic local life in restored historic homes and enjoy a peaceful tea break by the scenic Tarsus Waterfall. The tour continues to the mysterious Kanlıdivane (Kantelis) Ancient City, a place of history and haunting legend. To top off your experience, indulge in Mersin’s most iconic street food, Tantuni, for lunch.
Highlights
Itinerary
(Lunch included)
Pick up from your hotel and depart for our Mersin City Tour. Today, we have a City Tour, visiting the historical places of Mersin such as the Gozlukule Mound, the first settlement of Tarsus, historical lodging and dwelling points , St. Paul Church Museum,Tarsus Ulu Camii(Tarsus Great Mosque),Tarsus Roman Ancient Road .After seeing the old Tarsus houses in restoration with Paul Well, tea break will be given in Tarsus Waterfall. While sightseeing in the city, you will notice the sincere hospitality and honest warmth of the local people. After visiting, we will go to Kanlidivane (Kantelis) Ancient City. It means "bloody crazy". It may refer to the red color of the surrounding soil. The name may also refer to a dreadful legend according to which the criminals had been executed by throwing into the sinkhole during Roman times. Mersin is famous for cuisine like ‘’ Tantuni, a hot lavas wrap consisting of julienned lamb stir-fried on a sac on a hint of cottonseed oil,Bumbar, lamb intestines filled with a mixture of rice, meat and pistachios, that are served either grilled or steamed, famous throughout the Levant,Cezerye, a lokum made of sweet carrots, covered in ground pistachios or coconuts.At noon, we will taste the most delicious ‘’ Tantuni’’ for lunch that of the reputation has exceeded its borders. After tour,we will return the hotel. We hope your tour was a memorable one and we look forward to seeing you in the future on another TravelShop Booking Tour. Have a safe trip back home and thanks for choosing TravelShop Booking.
Trip includes
Included
Professional English-speaking tour guides
Guiding Method
Fully guided
Lunch



Pick up from your hotel
Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking coach
Drop back to your hotel
Guided Daily Mersin City Tour
All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary
Tour Duration: Full-day tour
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Departure & Return: Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Mersin included
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Included: Transportation, entrance fees, lunch, English-speaking guide
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Excluded: Personal expenses, insurance, tips, and flights
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Recommended Attire: Comfortable walking shoes, sun protection, hat
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Cuisine Tip: Be sure to try local delicacies like Bumbar and Cezerye in addition to Tantuni
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Best For: Culture lovers, history enthusiasts, first-time visitors to Mersin
Experience the warm hospitality, vibrant history, and culinary richness of Mersin in just one day.
Excluded
International or Domestic flights
Insurance: All types
Personal expenses: Extras at hotel or additional meals
Tipping: Tips for guides and drivers
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