Start point Gaziantep & start Dates
September: 12, 26
October: 3, 17, 31
Dear travelers,
You can join our tour, which starts from Gaziantep on the dates mentioned above, from Istanbul, Cappadocia, or Gaziantep. (Depends on option you picked)
For those wishing to join from Istanbul, we have options with and without flights. Flight tickets are included in the price when you purchase the tour via this link. However, if you arrange your own transportation and wish to join the tour from our meeting point in Gaziantep, we will meet in Met Gold Hotel. If you will already be in Cappadocia on the tour start date, you can also reach Gaziantep from Cappadocia with our vehicle departing at 7 am on the same dates.
On this mysterious tour which we will explore Southeastern Anatolia (Mesopotamia) and Eastern Anatolia, we will closely examine the contemporary reflections of Oriental Anatolian culture alongside the history, culture, religions, pantheon of gods, and languages accumulated over 12,000 years by ancient Mesopotamian civilizations. This tour, led by an expert English-speaking guide, features entirely selective destinations and is the only shared tour you can find on this route. We only offer this tour twice a year, once in spring and once in autumn, so don't forget to reserve your spot!
Gaziantep meeting point: 13.00 Met Gold Hotel
Tour Full Itinerary
DAY 1: SIGHTSEEING IN GAZIANTEP
* Gaziantep (Aintap) Castle
* Copper Workshops Arasta
* Tutunhani Caravanserai
* Zeugma Museum
Accommodation in Gaziantep / Met Gold Hotel 4*
DAY 2: HALFETİ / NAMRUT
DRIVE TO HALFETI 1.5 HOURS
Halfeti Boat Tour
Drive to Kahta
Lake View Lunch
Golden Eagle Statue
Septimus Severus Bridge
Drive to Nemrut (1 Hour)
Nemrut Sunset
Accommodation in Euphrat Hotel Nemrut
DAY 3: DRIVE TO HARRAN & SANLIURFA
* Drive To Harran / Harran Visit
* Drive to Gobeklitepe / Gobeklitepe Visit
- drive to Sanliurfa
* The Lake and Birth Place of Profit Abraham
* Sanlıurfa Archaeological Museum
* lunch and free time for shopping
* Dinner and Traditional Night (optional / extra)
- Accommodation in Sanliurfa / El Ruha Hotel
Day 4 : DRIVE TO MARDİN / SIGHTSEEING IN MARDIN
* Old Mardin (Artuklu) visit.
* Mardin Ulu Camii (the great mosque)
ACOMMODATION IN MARDIN / REYHANI KASRI or Yay Grand Hotel 5*
* Deyrulzaferan Monastery
* Kasımiye Madrasah
* Dara Ancient City
DEPARTURE TO MIDYAT (2 HOURS) ON THE WAY LUNCH BREAK
Sightseeing in Midyat
* Hercai Serial House
* Telkari workshop
* Mardin House
* Asyriac Wine Tasting
Drive to Mardin, Accommodation in Mardin Reyhani Kasri or Yay Grand Hotel 5*
Day 5: DRIVE TO DIYARBAKIR / TATVAN
DRIVE TO DIYARBAKIR / CITY WALLS TOUR
* 10 Arched Bridge visit on the way and tea break
* Hasanpasha Caravanserai
* The Great Mosque (Ulu Camii)
* 4 Legged Minaret
* Virgin Mary Church
DEPARTURE TO TATVAN (3 HOURS)
ACOMMODATION IN TATVAN / TAŞAR HOTEL
Day 6: AKDAMAR ISLAND / CASTLE OF VAN
* Akdamar Islan Armenian Church (Boat Tour)
* Castle of Van (1.5 Hours)
* Cat Villa in Yuzuncuyil Univercity
- Drive to Muradiye
* Muradiye Fall
- drive to Dogubayezit
- - ACOMMODATION IN DOĞUBEYAZIT / Tehran Boutique Hotel
Day 7: ISHAKPASHA PALACE
* Ishakpasha Palace
* Noah's Ark
* Tuzluca Salt Cave (1,5 Hours)
* Ani Ruins (1,5 hours)
- Drive to Kars (1,5 Hours)
ACOMMODATION IN KARS / GRAN ANİ HOTEL
Day 8: KARS / ANİ
* Kars Castle
* Cheese tasting and shopping
* Airport Drop / Departure to Cappadocia
* 7 Nights Accommodation with Breakfast
* 6 Dinners
* Transportation by Mercedes Van or Coach
* Professional Guiding
* Mandatory Seat Insurance
* Lunches
* Museum Tickets
* Boat Tours (Halfeti, Akdamar Island)
* Travel Insurance
the price you see here includes plane tickets, airport transfers etc. Before you booked please contact us for the options and price, preferably via WhatsApp: +90 533 488 80 25
