Special 3-Night Accommodation GAP Tour for October 29
3 Nights, 5 Days
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We are embarking on an unforgettable GAP journey in the footsteps of history, culture, and unique flavors!
From the breathtaking sunrise of Mount Nemrut to the hidden beauties of Halfeti, and from the mysterious history of Göbekli Tepe to the ancient cities of Mesopotamia, a full and exciting route awaits you. ✨
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In Giresun at 15:00, we begin our GAP tour by gathering at the German Fountain, Gemiler Çekeği, Ata Park, Boztekke, and Güre.
In Ordu at 16:00, we begin our GAP tour by gathering at Dört Yol, Russian Market, the Cable Car Stop, and in front of the Old Bus Terminal.
At around 03:30 in the morning, we arrive in Kahta, Adıyaman. With the minibuses waiting for us, we begin our ascent to NEMRUT MOUNTAIN, known as the “Mountain of the Gods,” which hosted the Kingdom of Commagene, known as the Lost Kingdom (Extra). After a certain point, we continue on foot and watch the sunrise. After the guide’s explanations, we see King Antiochos’s Tomb, and the giant statues of Antiochos, Zeus, Apollo, and Hercules, then begin our return journey. After seeing the KARAKUŞ TUMULUS, where the tombs of Commagene King Mithridates, his mother Isias, his sister Antiochis, and his niece Aka are located, and the CENDERE BRIDGE, built by the Roman Emperor Septimius Severus in honor of his wife and sons, we have breakfast during free time. After breakfast, we reach Halfeti, most of which lies under the waters of the Birecik Dam and where the TV series Karagül was filmed, and board our boat. On our approximately 1-hour Halfeti Boat Tour (Extra), we see the King’s Daughter Cave, Rumkale, where Yohannes, one of Jesus’s apostles, is said to have settled, and then the Sunken Mosque and its minaret in Savaşan Village submerged beneath the waters of the Euphrates, after which we are given free time in Halfeti, said to have taken its name from the story of two young people named Halil and Fatma. At the designated time, we take our seats on the bus and head to our hotel in Gaziantep, which is on the UNESCO list in the field of Gastronomy. Accommodation and dinner at 5* YILMAZOĞLU HOTEL ANTEP
After our open-buffet breakfast at the hotel, we begin our GAZİANTEP city tour. Our first stop is the Zeugma Mosaic Museum, the world’s largest mosaic museum. Here, we will have the opportunity to see the magnificent mosaics unearthed from the ancient city of Zeugma and receive detailed information from our guide. After free time, we continue our tour with the newly opened Gaziantep Archaeology Museum, where we will explore the historical depth of the region. Following our guide’s explanations, we head to Tahmis Coffee House, named after the place where coffee is pounded, to start the day with a nice coffee. After sipping our coffees at Tahmis, which has turned the 40-year fame of Turkish coffee into 400 years of flavor since 1635, we move on to Gaziantep’s historic Bey Neighborhood and visit the Şahinbey National Struggle Museum, which conveys all aspects of the resistance of the people of Antep during the War of Independence, established by Şahinbey Municipality. After touring the twelve-room historic building with our guide, we go to the Cultural Route around Gaziantep Castle and begin our famous Antep Bazaar tour. In the Bakırcılar Bazaar, Haphapçılar Bazaar, Yemeniciler Bazaar, and Elmacı Market, you will have the opportunity to shop and taste the region’s famous desserts. After completing our Gaziantep city tour and tasting the famous Antep cuisine, we set off toward Urfa. After an introductory briefing about the region on the bus, we head to Harran, 45 km from Urfa. We will see Harran University, which holds the distinction of being the world’s first Islamic university, and the ruins of the Great Mosque; we will visit a family that has preserved the tradition of living in Conical Houses for generations and get to know Harran culture up close. After plenty of photo stops, we begin our Urfa city center tour. We visit Balıklıgöl, which is 50 meters long and 30 meters wide and, according to legend, is where Prophet Abraham was thrown into the fire, after which a miracle turned the surroundings into a lush paradise. After Balıklıgöl, we will visit the Halil-ur Rahman and Rızvaniye Mosques, Ayn-el Zeliha Lake, and the Makam of Prophet Abraham on foot, and shop for local products unique to Urfa. After the free time we provide, we proceed to our hotel. After a short rest, those who wish may join the (Optional) Evening Dinner and Sıra Gecesi. Accommodation at the 5* URFA NEVALİ HOTEL
After our open buffet breakfast at the hotel, we continue our tour with the Şanlıurfa Archaeology Museum, where “Urfa Man,” considered one of the oldest true-to-size human statues in world history with a structure dating back 11,500 years, along with statues brought from Göbeklitepe and Nevali Çori on the banks of the Euphrates River, are exhibited. After our guide’s explanations, we set off toward Göbeklitepe, the world’s oldest temple complex. Here, we will take a walk among the impressive structures formed by T-shaped pillars. Göbeklitepe is known not as a settlement, but as a ritual center, and was built by hunter-gatherer groups in the transition to agriculture and animal husbandry. As we step into the depths of history in this fascinating area, we will discover the depths of the region’s belief system through our guide’s explanations. After our Göbeklitepe visit, we begin our Mardin tour, listed as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site, famous for its architectural structures formed by Syrian, Chaldean, Yazidi, Arab, Kurdish, and Turkish cultures, its narrow streets, and its abbaras, and having hosted many civilizations and states for 4,000 years, starting with the discovery of the Deyrulzafaran Monastery, which served as the residence of Syriac Orthodox patriarchs for 640 years. After seeing the Sun Temple, cemetery, church, and terrace sections of this monastery, which stands out with its domes, arched columns, woodwork, and stone carvings, we then visit the Kasimiye Madrasa, with a history of 700 years and an exquisite architectural design adorned in detail, built on a hill overlooking the Mesopotamian Plain. After that, we begin our old Mardin tour from the slopes of Mardin Castle, overlooking the Mesopotamian Plain. We complete our Mardin city tour by exploring the Ulu Mosque, an important example of Artuqid period architecture and one of Mardin’s symbols, as well as Mardin’s famous bazaars and Abbaras, and head to our hotel. After dinner at the hotel, those who wish may join the Reyhani Night (optional). Overnight stay and dinner at 4* PARK DEDEMAN MARDİN
After our open buffet breakfast at the hotel, we leave Mardin, see Nusaybin, one of the districts closest to the border, and arrive at Dara Ancient City. Dara, which was one of the most important settlements of Upper Mesopotamia in history, was established in 505 through the efforts of Emperor Anastasius as a military garrison city to protect the eastern border of the Eastern Roman Empire against the Sassanids. Here, we will see impressive Roman-period architectural remains: deep cisterns, grain silos, rock-cut tombs, and places of worship. Leaving Dara, we stop by Beyazsu, the region’s resort area. After dipping our feet into the icy water and sipping our coffee, we head to Midyat. After touring the Kaymakamlık Guesthouse, the Historic Midyat Houses, and its streets in Midyat center, we give you free time to shop for silver products, perfumes, and local wines. After completing our Midyat visit, we enjoy a panoramic view of Hasankeyf, now submerged under water, and arrive in Diyarbakır, the oldest and most established city in Southeastern Anatolia. We visit the Cahit Sıtkı Tarancı Museum House, the Diyarbakır-born poet known for the line “At thirty-five, the road is half done,” the Ulu Mosque, considered the first in Anatolia and the fifth Harem-i Sharif in the Islamic world, the Four-Legged Minaret, and the Historic Diyarbakır Bazaar. Afterward, we have our dinner as the famous Diyarbakır liver. Following dinner, we head to the Ten-Eyed Bridge, one of the first places that comes to mind when Diyarbakır is mentioned. After enjoying coffee at this magnificent structure over the Tigris River, we begin our return journey.
- Travel by large coach
- On-board refreshments
- 3 nights hotel accommodation
- 3 hotel breakfasts
- 2 hotel dinners
- Professional guiding
- Entrance fees to historical sites and parking fees
- TÜRSAB professional travel insurance
- All sightseeing tours in the program
- Our agency's friendly service
- All Lunches and Beverages
- First Day Breakfast
- Halfeti Boat Tour and Nemrut Mountain Minibus Fee
- Dinner and Sıra Night in Urfa
- Museum Entrance Fees (Museum Card Recommended)
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Season-appropriate clothing (Mornings and evenings can be cool, while daytime may be mild)
- 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
Nemrut Mountain Minibus Fee:
Halfeti Boat Tour:
Urfa Evening Dinner Sıra Gecesi:
Mardin Reyhani Night:
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