Iconic Gap Tour 4 Nights Accommodation with Flight from Istanbul
Tour Detail
An unforgettable travel experience awaits you as you discover Mesopotamia’s most special historic cities and unique culture, with history, flavors, and culture.
Tour Program
Gaziantep – Historical Bazaars – Zeugma Mosaic Museum
While discovering the most special historic cities of Mesopotamia and its unique culture, an unforgettable travel experience with history, flavor, and culture awaits you.
Departure Points:Sabiha Gökçen Airport
Places to Visit: Gaziantep - Şanlıurfa - Diyarbakır - Batman - Mardin
THE ROAD OF FLAVOR AND HISTORY LEADING TO ANTEP
On the first day of our tour, we begin our journey into the thousands of years of history of Southeastern Anatolia by meeting at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport in the early morning. Flight time
is required. As we take off toward Gaziantep Airport on AJet Airlines scheduled flight VF3228 departing at 06:55, what lies ahead is not just a trip;
After a 1.5-hour flight, we land in Gaziantep's fertile lands, meet our guide waiting for us, and transfer to our vehicle. To shake off the fatigue of the road and make a pleasant start to the day
we set off toward Gaziantep, known as the city of. Along the way, the changing geography, the color of the stone, and the texture of the soil gradually prepare us for Mesopotamian culture. When we arrive in Gaziantep, the city's dominant
throughout history, the citadel bearing traces of many civilizations from Rome to Byzantium, from the Seljuks to the Ottomans, is also a symbol of Antep's resilient spirit. As we descend from the slopes of the citadel, it feels as if b
accompanied by the echoing sounds of copper hammers, we stroll among Bakırcılar Bazaar, Zincirli Bedesten, Gümrük Han, Uzun Çarşı, and the surrounding caravanserais. Every shop, every stone wall; from the past to the present
We take a short walk through the spice-filled Almacı Market. Here, we have the opportunity to closely get to know the products that form the foundation of Antep cuisine. Our route takes us to the 17th century
within its walls, during a break accompanied by menengiç coffee, we feel Antep's slow and deeply flowing pace of life. During our free time, we do our shopping for baklava, pistachios, and local products
We visit the Museum. In this museum built underground, we follow step by step the epic resistance of the people of Antep against the occupation, and deeply feel how the title “Gazi” was earned. Gü
Our next stop is the Zeugma Mosaic Museum. As we walk among the mosaics that have survived to the present day from the ancient city of Zeugma, founded on the banks of the Euphrates River, the scenes adorning the floors of Roman villas are for us
The Girl Mosaic is etched into memory as one of the museum's most impressive works. After this fascinating visit, we transfer to our hotel and rest for dinner and overnight accommodation.
Food and Drink Information:
Breakfast: Will be taken at a suitable restaurant in Gaziantep. (Extra/Optional)
Lunch: Will be taken during free time in Gaziantep. (Extra/Optional)
Dinner: Will be served as a buffet or set menu at our hotel. (Included in the Tour Price)
Accommodation: Gaziantep Hotels: Büyük Veliç Hotel, Ugurlu Hotel, Park Dedeman Hotel, Shimall Hotel and similar hotels.
Halfeti Boat Tour – Rumkale – Adıyaman – Kahta - Mount Nemrut – Diyarbakır
From the Lives Lost in the Waters of the Euphrates to the Summit of the Gods
On the second day of our tour, after the breakfast we will have at our hotel in the morning, we set out for Halfeti, a fairy-tale town buried in silence on the banks of the Euphrates River. Along the way M
when we arrive, we feel that time has slowed down here. With the construction of the Birecik Dam, a large part of the old settlement has been submerged; what remains are incomplete minarets, abandoned
we join the Halfeti Boat Tour organized. As we glide along the Euphrates River, the magnificent silhouette of Rumkale on its steep cliffs greets us. This castle, the subject of legends, throughout history
as we see the villages left under water, we witness the traces left by nature altered by human hands. After the boat tour, we take a short break in Halfeti and then head to the Kahta district of Adıyaman
we begin our ascent toward the sacred lands of the Kingdom of Commagene. Our first stop is the Karakuş Tumulus. This monumental tomb, where the graves of royal women are located, is Commag
of fine engineering, we reach the Cendere Bridge. Standing for about 1800 years, this bridge still stands upright, as if defying the power of time. The highlight of the day
becomes increasingly impressive. At an altitude of 2150 meters, we encounter the giant statues where King Antiochos I placed himself side by side with the gods. Located on the eastern and western terraces
with the accompaniment, we understand that Nemrut is not merely a monumental tomb; it is a manifesto of belief, and we watch the crimson landscape spreading over Mesopotamia as the sun sets. After these unforgettable moments, t
we head out and settle into our hotel in the evening. Dinner and accommodation are at our hotel.
Food and Beverage Information:
Breakfast: Open buffet or set menu breakfast at the hotel (Included in the Tour Price)
Lunch: Will be taken at a restaurant suitable for the tour route (Extra/Optional)
Dinner: Will be served at the hotel as an open buffet or set menu (Included in the Tour Price)
Accommodation: Adıyaman or Diyarbakır Hotels – Taşsaray Bardakçı Hotel, Adıyaman Samos Hotel, Sv Business Hotel, Plaza Hotel, etc. hotels.
Diyarbakır – Batman - Hasankeyf – Midyat – Dara – Mardin
LANDS WHERE THE MEMORY OF STONE, THE SORROW OF WATER, AND LANGUAGES AND RELIGIONS MEET
On the third day of our tour, after breakfast at our hotel in the morning, we begin to explore Diyarbakır, one of Mesopotamia’s most ancient cities. Built from black basalt stone, it is the common memory of civilizations that have come and gone. Our first stop is the Great Mosque of Diyarbakır, one of Anatolia’s oldest mosques. Known in the Islamic world as the “fifth Haram al-Sharif,” this structure, with its prayers echoing between the lines, and the historical silence, deeply affects one. Then we head to Hasan Paşa Inn, the heart of Diyarbakır’s social life. Once a place where caravans stayed, this inn...
We visit the house where Cahit Sıtkı Tarancı, one of the important poets raised in the city, was born and grew up, and follow the trace of a life woven with verses. We continue our tour with the Four-Legged Minaret, Keçi Bastion, and Mardi
we hear from our guide. After leaving this ancient city, we proceed through Batman and reach Hasankeyf, one of the saddest stops in history. With its twelve-thousand-year history and countless m
although it is gone, it still continues to tell its past in a deep silence. Seeing Hasankeyf Castle, the solitary minaret of El Rızık Mosque stretching toward the sky, and the rock-carved caves, we feel the sorrow of this ancient city
you can join an extra boat tour and watch old Hasankeyf from the water. Leaving Hasankeyf, we head toward Midyat, considered the center of Syriac culture. Adorned with the elegance of stone craftsmanship
We visit the Guesthouse. Then, we stop by a workshop to see the intricacies of the filigree art shaped for centuries in the hands of Syriac masters. After free time, guests who wish to
The City Visit Is Organized As an Extra It Will Take Place If There Is Full Participation ) In Dara, one of the most important settlements of Upper Mesopotamia, for rock
we feel step by step what it means to be a border city of the period. At the end of the day, we arrive in Mardin, which has a captivating atmosphere with its terraces overlooking the Mesopotamian Plain; dinner is served
NOTE: Our guests who wish may join the Mardin Night Tour, described as a necklace by night and a promenade by day, and tour the streets of Old Mardin at night with lighting or Mard
Food and Beverage Information
Breakfast: Open buffet or set-menu breakfast at the hotel (Included in the tour price)
Lunch: Will be taken at a restaurant suitable for the tour route (Extra/Optional)
Dinner: Will be served at the hotel as an open buffet or set menu (Included in the tour price)
Accommodation: Mardin Hotels: Raymar Hotel, Yay Grand Hotel, Park Dedeman Hotel, Artuklu Kervansaray Hotel, Mardiva Hotel and similar hotels
Deyrulzafaran – Kasimiye Madrasa – Old Mardin – Göbeklitepe – Şanlıurfa – Sıra Night
MADRASAS, MONASTERIES AND THE BEGINNING OF HUMAN HISTORY
On the fourth day of our tour, after breakfast in the morning, we leave Mardin and head toward Deyrulzafaran Monastery, one of the most important centers of the Syriac Orthodox world.
It has hosted Syriac Patriarchs for centuries. While touring Mor Hananyo Church, the House of Saints, and the Temple of the Sun, the layers of beliefs before and after Christianity are equally
We visit Kasimiye Madrasa, one of the most important educational structures of the Akkoyunlu period. Its courtyard pool and water channels reflect life’s journey from birth to death.
with its serenity, time seems to stand still. Then we set off on a walk through the old streets of Mardin. We pass under the abbaras and wander among mosques, churches, inns, and historic mansions.
With our visits to the Mansion and Cumhuriyet Square, we get to know the spirit of this stone city up close. We bid farewell to Mardin and set out for Şanlıurfa, the land of prophets. The highlight of the day
dating back thousands of years, this sacred site is one of the most important archaeological discoveries proving that faith existed before agriculture. As we walk among the T-shaped standing stones, humanity’s first worship
we settle into our hotel. Our guests who wish may join the Sıra Night organized as an extra and experience the regional culture accompanied by music and food.
NOTE: Our Şanlıurfa hotel stay is bed and breakfast. For dinner, our guests who wish may join the dinner-inclusive sıra gecesi program. (Extra)
Food and Beverage Information:
Breakfast: Buffet breakfast or set-menu breakfast at the hotel (Included in the Tour Fee)
Lunch: Will be taken at a restaurant suitable for the tour route (Extra/Optional)
Dinner: Not included in the tour fee; guests who wish may join the local Urfa Sıra Night program as an extra.
Accommodation: Şanlıurfa Hotels: Orta Doğu Hotel, Gülizar Hotel, Grand Urfa Hotel, Vera Hotel, Anemon Hotel and similar hotels.
Şanlıurfa - Balıklıgöl – Harran – Hz. Eyüp Sabır Makamı – Gaziantep – Istanbul
DEPARTING FROM THE LAND WHERE HISTORY BEGAN, IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF THE PROPHETS
On the final day of our tour, after the breakfast we will have at our hotel in the morning, we head toward the city center of Şanlıurfa, one of the oldest centers of faith in human history. These lands,
our stop is Balıklıgöl, one of the most important sacred sites that comes to mind when Şanlıurfa is mentioned. According to legend, the place where Abraham was thrown into the fire by Nimrod was turned by God’s command from fire into water
As we walk around Rahman Lake and Aynzeliha Lake, the sacred fish gliding slowly through the water give visitors a deep sense of peace and tranquility. Accompanied by our guide’s explanations, this area
after our break, we give you a short free time. During the free time, we shop for handmade spices and tomato paste specific to Şanlıurfa. After our visit to Balıklıgöl, we continue toward Mesopotamia’s
we set off. Harran, whose history dates back approximately five thousand years, is not only a settlement; it has also been one of the centers of science, education, and faith. Here, we see the remains of the Is
Mosque), the Harran Mound, and the castle. We get to know up close the conical-domed houses that come to mind when Harran is mentioned and that are found in only a few regions in the world; in one of these houses
inside the fabric, they can take souvenir photos. After our visit to Harran, we head to the Station of Prophet Job, one of the prophets remembered for his patience and surrender. According to legend
it offers visitors a profound spiritual atmosphere. Here, we visit the water well believed to have healed Prophet Job, the stone of patience, and the cave; with our guide’s explanations, we accompany this story in human history. Setting out for Gaziantep, depending on our flight time, we take a short shopping and free time break. Then we go to Gaziantep Airport and complete our baggage and ticket procedures
we return to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport. We bring this unforgettable Southeastern Anatolia journey, where we witnessed thousands of years of civilizations, beliefs, and cultures, to a close, until another trip
Food and Beverage Information:
Breakfast: Buffet or set-menu breakfast at the hotel (Included in the tour price)
Lunch: Will be taken at a suitable restaurant along the tour route (Extra/Optional)
Dinner: Will be taken during free time in Gaziantep (Extra/Optional)
What's Included
Round-Trip Economy Class Plane Ticket
4 Nights Accommodation in Hotels
4 Buffet or Set Menu Breakfasts in Hotels
3 Buffet or Set Menu Dinners in Hotels
Transportation Services with Comfortable Tourism Vehicles
Professional Guiding Services
Sightseeing Tours
Water Service on Board
Mandatory Travel Insurance Under Tourism Law No. 1618
Not Included
Breakfast on the first day specified in the tour program
Dinner on the last day specified in the tour program
All activities organized optionally as extras
All lunches
Dinner on the overnight stay day in Şanlıurfa
All personal expenses
Sıra Gecesi, Nemrut Mountain minibus fee and Halfeti boat tour, Dara Ancient City visit
Museum Card (Required for entry to museums in Turkey)
Entrance fees for archaeological sites and tickets purchased at the box office