5-Day Shared all-inclusive Mesopotamia Tour with Small Group
ID: GYG882642-1387684
Category:
Country: Turkey
Duration:
5 days
Description
Discover the ancient cities of Mesopotamia on a 5-day tour from Istanbul. Explore the cities Diyarbakır, Mardin, Adıyaman And Gaziantep, see the Mount Nemrut, Mosaics in the Zeugma Museum and more..
Embark on a 5-day journey to Mesopotamia, the land of ancient civilizations, where elegance and style blend with archaeology and history. Explore the cradle of civilization and witness the richest examples of history, archaeology, architecture, art history, and gastronomy.
Day 1: Adıyaman - Mount. Nemrut, Arsenia
Start your journey in Adıyaman and visit Mount Nemrut, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Admire the colossal statues of gods and kings that are scattered around the mountain. Then, visit the ancient city of Arsemia.
Day 2: Gaziantep - Zeugma Belkis Ancient City, Coppersmith Bazaar, Zeugma Mosaic Museum
Head to Gaziantep and visit the ancient city of Zeugma Belkis. Explore the Coppersmith Bazaar and the Zeugma Mosaic Museum, which houses a collection of mosaics from the ancient city of Zeugma.
Day 3: Şanlıurfa - Halfeti, Balıklıgöl, Urfa Castle, Göbeklitepe
Travel to Şanlıurfa and visit the town of Halfeti. See the Balıklıgöl, the Urfa Castle, and the ancient site of Göbeklitepe, the oldest human-made structure on earth.
Day 4: Mardin - Mardin City Tour, Mor Gabriel Monastery, Deyrulzafaran Monastery, Kasımiye Madrasah
Explore the city of Mardin and visit the Mor Gabriel Monastery, the Deyrulzafaran Monastery, and the Kasımiye Madrasah.
Day 5: Midyat, Dara Ancient City, Hasankeyf, Batman, Diyarbakır - Diyarbakır City Walls, Diyarbakır Archaeology Museum, Ancient Bridge
Visit the town of Midyat and the ancient city of Dara. Explore the town of Hasankeyf and the city of Diyarbakır. See the Diyarbakır City Walls, the Diyarbakır Archaeology Museum, and the Ancient Bridge.
Highlights
- Discover the ancient city of Zeugma and see the mosaics in the museum
- Explore the ancient city of Dara and the Hasankeyf, a town on the Tigris River
- Visit the city of Diyarbakır and see the city walls and the Archaeology Museum
- See the ancient city of Harran and the Göbeklitepe, the oldest structure on earth
- Explore the city of Mardin and visit the Mor Gabriel Monastery and the Kasımiye Madrasah
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear comfortable walking shoes as there is a moderate amount of walking involved
Check the weather forecast and dress appropriately
Be ready for hotel pickup at the time provided by your tour operator
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.