13 - 16 November / 2-Night Stay During Mid-Term Break GAP
We are embarking on an unforgettable GAP journey in search of history, culture, and unique flavors!
A full itinerary awaits you, stretching from Halfeti's hidden beauties to Göbeklitepe's mysterious history and the ancient cities of Mesopotamia. ✨
- Our GAP tour lasts 4 days, consisting of 2 nights in the vehicle and 2 nights in a hotel.
- The hotels for accommodation on our GAP Tour are PARK DEDEMAN MARDİN - NEVALİ HOTEL URFA.
- Our tour includes: 2 nights hotel accommodation, 2 breakfasts at the hotel, 1 dinner, transportation, guide services, and TÜRSAB insurance.
- Seating arrangements are made by us, and seat reservations cannot be guaranteed.
- For confirmed reservation, 20% of the tour fee is collected at the time of booking.
- Remaining payments can be made via EFT, Mail Order, Credit Card, or Cash up to 7 days before the tour start date.
- Our guide may make changes to the itinerary due to force majeure circumstances (weather, road conditions, etc.).
- Triple rooms (3-person) consist of a double bed plus an extra bed.
- The third bed is either an extra bed or a sofa bed (pull-out), and it is smaller than standard beds.
- Triple rooms (3-person) are provided subject to availability.
- Hotel check-in time is generally 14:00 (in some countries 15:00), and check-out time is 10:00.
- Group reservations are made at hotels for our programs.
- Pikola may change the order of the program without altering its content when deemed necessary.
- Please do not forget to bring clothing suitable for autumn conditions.
- Tour cancellations are communicated to guests 7 days in advance.
- In Diyarbakır, Urfa, Mardin, and Adıyaman, the MUSEUM CARD is valid for entry to museums owned by the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism.
- The Museum Card is NOT valid for private museums such as Kasimiye Medrese and Mor Gabriel.
- For the Museum Card; you can apply via https://muze.gov.tr/ or through E-DEVLET.
- Teachers presenting their ID cards receive free admission to MINISTRY OF TOURISM museums.
- Guests with Disability Cards, those under 18 years old, and those over 65 years old have free entry to museums.
- Within the scope of TÜRSAB professional insurance, mandatory insurance covering non-performance of services is arranged limited to the tour fee.
- The hotel where we will stay in Urfa provides ODA KAHVALTI (Room & Breakfast) service.
- In Urfa, the SIRA GECESİ (Traditional Night) will be an extra charge.
- The Sıra Gecesi will include LOCAL URFA DINNER, LIVE MUSIC, and HALAY TEAM performance.
- If scheduled times are not adhered to, our agency is not responsible for places that cannot be visited.
- Our GAP tour vehicle is a LARGE BUS with 46 or 51 seats.
- DEAR GUESTS, TO AVOID ANY INCONVENIENCE, WE REQUEST YOU TO CAREFULLY READ THE ''SERVICES INCLUDED/NOT INCLUDED'' AND ''IMPORTANT INFORMATION'' SECTIONS.
Dear guests;
From Giresun At 17:30 at Giresun Municipality Park (Atapark)
From Ordu At 18:30 we meet in front of Ordu Migros and begin our Southeastern Anatolia tour.
Our route: Giresun – Ordu – Dere Yolu - Suşehri – Sivas – Kahramanmaraş – Gaziantep
In the morning, after breakfast in Gaziantep (Extra), we visit the Gaziantep Mosaic Museum, one of the world's most important mosaic museums, featuring mosaics from the Zeugma Ancient City with our guide. After the museum tour, we have free time in the Culture Street located directly beneath the Gaziantep Castle, stop for shopping at the Coppersmiths Bazaar to buy local products, and relax at the Tahmis Coffee House. We complete our Gaziantep tour and proceed to Halfeti, part of which is submerged under the waters of the Birecik Dam. There, we join a Boat Tour on the Euphrates River. Throughout the tour, we view the Rum Kale and Savaşan Village and enjoy lunch on the floating boat. After lunch, we head to Şanlıurfa, known for its çiğ köfte, Balıklı Göl, and Göbekli Tepe. In Şanlıurfa, we visit the cave and dervish lodge where Prophet Ibrahim was born, Halil Rahman Lake, Ayn Zeliha Lake, Makam (named after Prophet Ibrahim's station), Rızvaniye Mosque, and Mevledi Halil Mosque. We then tour Balıklı Göl and check into our hotel. After resting in our rooms, those guests who wish can join an evening meal and Sıra Gecesi program (Extra). Accommodation: 5* NEVALİ HOTEL ŞANLIURFA
After breakfast, we complete our shopping for local products and depart from Urfa to visit Göbekli Tepe, the gem of world archaeology and home to the first known temple in the world. After completing our museum entry procedures, we finish our tour of Göbekli Tepe with our guide and proceed to Mardin. In Mardin, where religions and languages meet and many different cultures and beliefs converge—from Syriac to Arab—we have our lunch featuring traditional Mardin dishes. Then, accompanied by our guide, we visit Kasımiye Medrese, one of the best places to view the Mesopotamian Plain. At the end of the tour, we explore many historic structures, including Ulu Cami (also known as Camii Kebir), Mardin's largest mosque,and the PTT Building. We wander through its narrow streets and alleys, a city that has hosted numerous civilizations and states over 4,000 years and is renowned for its architectural heritage. After capturing photos of the city's magnificent atmosphere, we take a short rest overlooking the Mesopotamian Plain. We conclude our city tour of Mardin and check into our hotel. After dinner, we join the evening entertainment at our hotel. Accommodation and dinner are provided at PARK DEDEMAN HOTEL MARDİN
After breakfast, we visit the 4000-year-old Sun Temple (Sin Temple), the Hospital, the Church, and the Baptistry while touring Deyr-ul Zafaran Monastery, the center of the Syriac Patriarchate. Leaving the monastery, we head to see Dara Ancient City, one of the most important military bases of the Roman Empire in the region and one of the first cities in the world where dam and cistern systems were used. With our guide, we tour its cave dwellings, cisterns, and necropolis area, then proceed to Beyazsu, one of the region's most important picnic areas. After having our coffee and a short break, we continue along the Silk Road to Midyat. After enjoying lunch featuring local Midyat cuisine, we visit the Governor's Guest House, one of the finest examples of regional architecture. Following a brief stop at the famous silver and filigree workshop, we depart from Midyat, view Hasankeyf (panoramic) now submerged under water, and take a break in Diyarbakır. We complete our tours of the historic Hasan Pasha Caravanserai, Diyarbakır Walls, and Old Diyarbakır Streets. After dinner, in the early morning hours between 06:00 - 07:30, we drop off our valued guests at their designated points and bid farewell, looking forward to meeting again on another PİKOLA TOUR.
- Travel by Large Bus
- In-vehicle Refreshments
- Local Refreshments
- 2 Nights Hotel Accommodation
- 2 Breakfasts at Hotels
- 1 Dinner at Hotels
- Professional Guiding
- Museum and Parking Entry Fees
- TÜRSAB Travel Insurance
- All Side Trips in the Program
- GAP Experience Built Over Years
- Our Agency's Warm Welcome
- All Lunches and First Day Breakfast
- Halfeti Boat Tour
- Dinner in Urfa and Sıra Gecesi
- Special and Ministry of Tourism Museum Entrance Fees (Museum Card Recommended)
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Season-appropriate clothing
- (Cool mornings and evenings, warm during the day)
- Light jacket or cardigan
- Sunglasses & hat
- Small backpack
- (Ideal for day trips)
- Camera / phone + power bank
- Personal medications and hygiene products
- Sunscreen
- Hat / bandana
- Cash
- (For small purchases and village visits)
- Umbrella or raincoat
First Day Breakfast:
Dinner with Overnight Stay: 1,800 TL
Halfeti Boat Tour: 450 TL
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