PROGRAM:
In the late afternoon, we start our journey by picking up our guests and heading towards ADIYAMAN/KÂHTA via Afyon, Konya, and Adana.
DAY 1: ADIYAMAN-KÂHTA
After having breakfast (extra) at a facility on the way near Adana or Adıyaman, we continue to KÂHTA.
From the KÂHTA district of the legendary city of ADIYAMAN, we take our places in the minibuses waiting for us (extra) to embark on a magnificent experience towards NEMRUT.
Along the way, we stop to have our lunch (extra) before continuing our journey.
Our first stop is the CENDERE BRIDGE and the KARAKUŞ TUMULUS located over the ancient Cabinas River, where we take a short photo break before starting our journey into the mysterious world of NEMRUT MOUNTAIN, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
At approximately 2150 meters high, Nemrut Mountain is the highest Open-Air Museum in the world and the 8th Wonder, where we witness the giant statues that have been watching the sunrise and sunset for 2000 years. After this journey into the kingdom of KOMMAGENE, which is small in the ancient world but rich in beliefs, culture, and traditions, we bid farewell to Nemrut and head to our hotel in Kâhta.
Accommodation: Kâhta Y.P
Izmir - Kâhta:
DAY 2: DIYARBAKIR-HASANKEYF-MIDYAT:
After breakfast at the hotel, our first destination is HASANKEYF. We set off to explore the new Hasankeyf against the beautiful backdrop of Ilısu Dam. We visit the ZEYNEL BEY TOMB, which is located in the Arkeo Park Cultural Area, and receive information about other structures.
After enjoying our local Hasankeyf Hilve Coffee, we head towards DIYARBAKIR and arrive at the historical On Gözlü Bridge. In the past, during Hıdırellez, local people used to write their wishes on a cloth and throw them into the Tigris River from this bridge.
We then have some free time to take photos and move to the center.
We get to see the DIYARBAKIR WALLS, the second longest preserved structure in the world after the Great Wall of China, and start exploring the city by entering through the walls.
We visit Urfa Gate, Mardin Gate, and the Goat Bastion, and then head to the magnificent ULU MOSQUE by our bus. After witnessing the changes of ownership and their touches, we visit the CAHIT SITKI TARANCI MUSEUM and make a brief tea stop at the HISTORICAL HASAN PASA CONVENTION CENTER before having lunch at a place recommended by our guide (extra). Then we proceed to MİDYAT.
Before checking into our hotel, we visit the MİDYAT GUESTHOUSE, where the series "Sıla" and "Adını Kalbime Yazdım" were filmed.
We see the art of Telkari. Then we head to our hotel for accommodation.
Accommodation: MIDYAT Y.P
Kâhta-Hasankeyf: 290km
Hasankeyf-Diyarbakır: 100km
Diyarbakır-Midyat: 150km
DAY 3: MIDYAT-MARDİN:
After having breakfast at our hotel, we head to BEYAZSU for our morning coffee.
Then we are off to MARDİN.
Our first stop in Mardin is the DARA ANCIENT CITY. This city, built on easily processed limestone parent rock, is noteworthy for the fact that the area used as a stone quarry was later utilized as a Necropolis. There are expertly carved rock tombs and room tombs in the limestone rocks.
In the entrance of one of the structures designed as a room tomb, there is a depiction of the scene that indicates the resurrection of the dead. After visiting Dara Ancient City and the dungeon with the information provided by our guide, we proceed to the SUN’S COUNTRY ESKİ MARDİN, where stones have come to life.
Once we reach the city, we visit KASIMIYE MEDRESE, which has become a favorite venue for many famous fashion designers. After our visit to this once crucial educational center, we head to lunch (extra).
While we have the opportunity to taste local delicacies, we gather our energy and begin our walk on 1st Avenue. During our panoramic walk, we visit; SHEIKH ÇABUK MOSQUE, ESKI SYRIAC CATHOLIC PATRIARCHATE BUILDING, REPUBLIC SQUARE, see the Mardin houses and streets, markets, passages and arrive at ULU MOSQUE, and then
we go to our hotel to unwind and settle for the day.
Accommodation: Mardin Y.P
Midyat-Beyaz su: 15 km
Beyaz su/Mardin: 70km
Midyat-Mardin: 65 km
DAY 4: GÖBEKLİTEPE-HARRAN-URFA:
After having breakfast at our hotel, we head to GÖBEKLİTEPE, which dates back 12,000 years.
We embark on an exciting journey through time, learning about the known and unknowns. This site, thought to be where humanity first opened its eyes to the world and considered the World’s First Temple, is where the world's breath has held its developments in awe. After our visit here, we travel to HARRAN, home to the world’s first university.
In Harran, known for its conical domed houses, which are protected in only three regions of the world, we see the remains of Ulu Mosque, the Mound, City Walls, Castle, and Traditional Harran Houses.
Our next stop is URFA.
We go to a place recommended by our guide for lunch (extra) and then visit the Balıklı Göl Hali-ül Rahman Lake and Mosque, Ayn-ı Zeliha Lake, the place where Prophet Ibrahim was thrown into the fire, Rızvaniye Mosque, and Mevlid-i Halil Mosque, exploring the closed bazaar, carpet weavers, isot vendors, blacksmiths, coppersmiths during our free time.
Following this, we check into our hotel.
Accommodation: URFA O.K
Dinner with the karaoke night in Urfa (extra).
At the karaoke night, we enjoy mixed kebabs, drink our coffee, taste şıllık dessert and çiğ köfte, and continue the entertainment with local music and dances.
Mardin-Göbekli tepe: 200km
Göbekli tepe-Urfa: 15 km
Urfa-Harran: 45 km
DAY 5: URFA-HALFETİ-GAZİANTEP-ADANA-İZMİR:
After breakfast at our hotel, we bid farewell to URFA and head to explore HALFETİ, the Hidden Paradise City submerged beneath the waters of the Euphrates. We listen to the story of our calm CITTASLOW City during our boat tour (extra) at the BİRECİK DAM.
As we observe the submerged houses, trees, and even mosques, we all imagine what Halfeti once was.
In the end, we leave the lands known for producing the world-famous BLACK ROSE saying, “Don't separate me from the waters of the Euphrates, the air of Halfeti, and its soil!" and proceed towards GAZİANTEP.
We arrive in GAZİANTEP, the largest city in Southeastern Anatolia and the 8th province of Turkey, which wrote a saga during our National Struggle.
Our first stop is the GAZİANTEP ZEUGMA MOSAIC MUSEUM, one of the largest mosaic museums in the world.
We move to a venue recommended by our guide for lunch (extra).
Afterward, we set out to explore the streets of Gaziantep.
We see Gümrük Han, Zincirli Bedesten, and Almacı Bazaar while heading to the famous TARİHİ TAHMİSKAHVESİ, one of Turkey's oldest coffee houses, remembered for its prominent poets, writers, and thinkers who have frequented it.
After strolling through streets accompanied by bakers and pistachio vendors, we get into our vehicle and head to ADANA.
After a few short breaks, we reach ADANA, where we have dinner (extra) before heading back to İzmir through Konya and arriving in the early hours of the morning. We say goodbye to our valued guests, as we drop you off at the stops where we received you for another tour with İZMİR PORT TRAVEL.
Urfa-Halfeti: 121 km
Halfeti-Gaziantep: 100km
Gaziantep-Adana: 256 km
Adana-İzmir: 900km
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