Day 1: Gaziantep – Antalya – Adana
Important Points:
⦁ Gaziantep Mosaic Museum
⦁ Coppersmiths Bazaar
⦁ Gaziantep Castle
⦁ Taşköprü

Start your day with individual check-in at the airport and then fly from Istanbul to Adana. Upon arrival, meet your guide and tour vehicle to explore Adana city center. Enjoy the panoramic views of Sabancı Central Mosque and Taşköprü, and then head towards Gaziantep.
In Gaziantep, visit the famous Zeugma Mosaic Museum with its extensive mosaic collection displaying mythological stories and Roman period artifacts. Then, have a delightful lunch with the most delicious dishes of Gaziantep cuisine. Take a walking tour of the old city, visiting the Kitchen Museum, historical inns, mosques and the Coppersmiths’ Bazaar. Spend some free time with the help of your guide to shop or explore further.
Check in to your hotel in the evening.

Day 2: Gaziantep – Diyarbakir – Adiyaman
Important Points:
⦁ Mount Nemrut (optional)
⦁ Cendere Bridge
⦁ Rumkale
⦁ Halfeti

After breakfast at your hotel, visit Rumkale and the sunken villages along the Euphrates River. Stop for tea in Halfeti and enjoy the view. Boat tours on the Euphrates River are also optional.
Continue to Adıyaman, where you will take a minibus to climb Mount Nemrut (optional), where you will see the monumental tomb of King Antiochus. Visit the Karakuş Tumulus, Cendere Bridge and other ancient sites along the way. After exploring the impressive statues and terraces on Mount Nemrut, return to your hotel for dinner and overnight.

Day 3: Diyarbakir – Mardin
Highlights:
⦁ Cahit Sitki Taranci Museum
⦁ Diyarbakir Walls
⦁ Hasan Pasa Inn
⦁ Midyat Guest House
⦁ Filigree Workshop
⦁ Hasankeyf

Start your day with a visit to Diyarbakir’s Ulu Mosque, famous for its impressive stone and woodwork. Then visit the Cahit Sitki Taranci Museum and learn about regional architecture and the poet’s life. Take in panoramic views of Diyarbakir’s city walls, the Mardin Gate and the Goat Bastion.
Continue to Batman to explore the ancient ruins of Hasankeyf, visiting the castle, caves and the historic El Rizik Mosque. Finally, visit Midyat, famous for its filigree jewellery and iconic architecture. Spend the evening at a local hotel.

Day 4: Mardin – Şanlıurfa
Highlights:
⦁ Deyrulzafaran Monastery
⦁ Kısımiye Madrasah
⦁ Mardin Old Streets
⦁ Göbeklitepe
⦁ Traditional Sıra Night (optional)

Start your day with a visit to Deyrulzafaran Monastery, an ancient site that includes the Temple of Sin, the Tomb of the Patriarchs and the Holy Sanctuary. Then visit the Kısimiye Madrasah, a fine example of Artuqid architecture, and take in the panoramic views of the Mesopotamian plains. Stroll through the historic streets of Mardin, discovering landmarks such as the Church of the Forty, Abbaras and the iconic Old Post Office.
Then, visit Göbeklitepe, the world’s oldest temple complex, and learn about its Neolithic history and cultural significance. In the evening, relax at your hotel or optionally join a traditional Sıra Gecesi, a feast of local music and cuisine.

Day 5: Şanlıurfa – Adana
Important Points:
⦁ Halil-ül Rahman Mosque
⦁ Harran University
⦁ Harran Bee Houses
⦁ Hazreti İbrahim’s Cave
⦁ Balıklıgöl (Holy Fish Lake)

End the tour with a visit to Balıklıgöl. Here you will discover sacred places such as the Halil-ül Rahman and Mevlid-i Halil Mosques and the Cave of Hazreti İbrahim. Continue to Harran, where you will see ancient bee houses and the ruins of a historical university.
After lunch, transfer to Adana Airport and begin your return journey.

Important Notes: ⦁ Breakfasts are included, lunch and dinner are subject to an extra charge.
⦁ Child Policy: Valid for children aged 7-12.
⦁ Tour Validity: This plan is valid from November 27, 2024.
⦁ Cancellations: Full refund for cancellations made at least 20 days in advance.
⦁ Extra Charges: Optional tours and meals are not included in the package.
We look forward to welcoming you on this unforgettable journey!