Departure 27 June 2026/ 07.00 From Göreme
(Alternative meeting point Gaziantep 27 June 13.00 Hışvahan Kervansarayı)
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!
DAY 1: SIGHTSEEING IN GAZIANTEP
* Gaziantep (Aintap) Castle
* Copper Workshops Arasta
* Tutunhani Caravanserai
* Zeugma Museum
Accommodation in Met Gold Hotel 4*
DAY 2: HALFETİ / NAMRUT
DRIVE TO HALFETI 3.5 HOURS
Halfeti Boat Tour
Drive to Kahta
Golden Eagle Statue
Septimus Severus Bridge
Drive to Nemrut (1 Hour)
Nemrut Sunset
DRIVE TO SANLIURFA AND ACOMMODATION IN SANLIURFA
Nevali Hotel 5*
DAY 3: SIGHTSEEING IN SANLIURFA
* The Lake and Birth Place of Abraham
* Sanlıurfa Archaeological Museum
* lunch and free time for shopping
* Drive to Gobeklitepe
Accommodation in Mardin Dara Hotel 5*
Day 4 : SIGHTSEEING IN MARDIN
* Old Mardin (Artuklu) visit.
* Mardin Ulu Camii
* Mardin Archaeological Museum
ACOMMODATION IN MARDIN
Dara Hotel 5*
Day 5: HALF DAY TOUR AROUND MARDIN
* 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
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
ACOMMODATION IN TATVAN - Taşar Hotel 4*
Day 6: AKDAMAR ISLAND / CASTLE OF VAN
* Akdamar Islan Armenian Church (Boat Tour)
* Castle of Van (1.5 Hours)
* Cat House / Local Stone Demo
- Drive to Muradiye
* Muradiye Fall
ACOMMODATION IN DOĞUBEYAZIT
Atlıhan Hotel
Day 7: ISHAKPASHA PALACE
* Noah's Ark
* Ishakpasha Palace
* Tuzluca Salt Cave (1,5 Hours)
* Ani Ruins (1,5 hours)
- Drive to Kars (1,5 Hours)
ACOMMODATION IN CARS
Grand Ani Hotel 4*
Day 8: KARS / ANİ
* Kars Castle
* Tortum Şelalesi (3,5 Hours)
- Drive to Erzurum (2 Hours)
* Erzurum Castle
* Double Minaret Madrasah
* Erzurum Houses
ACOMMODATION IN ERZURUM
Palan Hotel
Day 9: ERZİNCAN / DARK CANYON / CAPPADOCIA
- Drive to Erzincan Dark Canyon (5 Hours)
* Dark Canyon (Jeep Safari - Extra)
- Airport Drop / Drive to Cappadocia
* 8 Nights Accommodation with Breakfast
* 6 Dinners
* Museum Tickets (if you pick all - included option)
* Transportation by Mercedes Minibus or Bus
* Professional Guiding
* Mandatory Seat Insurance
* Lunches
* 2 Dinners (Şanlıurfa, Dogubeyazit)
* Jeep Safari
* Boat Trips
* Museum tickets (only in budget friendly option)
