Mersin Historical Tour Package – 4 Days
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Duration
4 days
Max Group Size
30
Departure Type
Scheduled
Guiding Method
Fully guided
Physical level
easy
Operated In
English
Age Requirement
11 - 99 Ages
About this tour
Explore the rich heritage and captivating landscapes of Mersin with this 4-day historical tour. Begin your journey from Adana Airport and dive into the ancient past of Tarsus, the birthplace of St. Paul. Visit iconic landmarks such as the Tarsus Roman Road, St. Paul Church, Ulu Mosque, and the mystical Kanlidivane ruins. Wander through Pompeipolis, once a thriving Roman city, and marvel at the legendary Cennet & Cehennem (Heaven & Hell) Caves. This tour blends culture, archaeology, and natural beauty for a truly unforgettable experience on the Mediterranean coast.
Route
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What makes this tour special
Itinerary
Meet at the Adana Airport and transfer to your hotel. You will be given your room key and the rest of the day is yours to explore 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 speciality Tantuni, at lunch. Overnight in Mersin.
(Breakfast included)
Pick up from your hotel. First depart to the ruins of the ancient Greek city of Soli, which was renamed by Roman General Pompey as Pompeipolis is within Mezitli. Soli was the dominion of Rhodes, Persian Empire (Achaemenids), Macedonian Empire, Seleucid Empire, Roman Empire and its successor Byzantine Empire. After visiting, Kizkalesi is an important settlement area under the control of Selevkos, Romans, Byzantines, Seljuks, Armenians, French (Kingdom of Cyprus), Karamanli and Ottomans in history. Then we will visit to Cennet – Cehennem (Heaven – hell) Caves, They are natural caves, very deep caves that attract historical and touristic interest. It is called Heaven Column and Hell Pit. return to hotel. Overnight in Mersin.
(Breakfast included)
After breakfast check out from your hotel and transfer to Adana Airport for your flight back home. We hope you have enjoyed our 4 Day Mersin Tour. 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
3 nights in a centrally located Mersin hotel
Guided in English (other languages available on request)
Guiding Method
Fully guided
· Daily breakfast, 1 lunch on the city tour
- Private airport-hotel-airport transfers
- Comfortable A/C vehicle throughout the tour
· Starting Point: Adana Airport
· Best Time to Travel: March to June and September to November
· Important Note: Please check visa requirements and weather forecast before travel
· What to Bring: Comfortable walking shoes, camera, hat/sunscreen
Excluded
- Flights (domestic/international)
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