GAP and Mesopotamia Tour with 4 Nights Accommodation Departing from Eskişehir

DEPARTURE

Our tour starts our night journey with the departure in front of Espark Mall at 23.00. 

ADANA - SABANCI MOSQUE - GAZİANTEP ZEUGMA MOSAIC MUSEUM - EMİNE GÖĞÜS KITCHEN TOUR – TAHMİS COFFEE – GAZİANTEP BATH MUSEUM - GAZİANTEP BAZAARS

Our tour, picking up at 02.00 in front of Ankara Mesa Mall and at 02.15 in front of Ankara Söğütözü Ulusoy Facilities (Opposite Armada Mall), we head towards Adana following the Ankara – Aksaray – Pozantı route. After the free breakfast we will give on the way, we depart for Adana, a city located in the middle of the Çukurova Plain and nourished by the fertile waters of the Seyhan River. During our Adana tour, the Big Clock Tower, Adana Ulu Mosque, Ramazanoğlu Mansion (Panoramic), and the famous Taşköprü built over the Seyhan River will be our main excursion points. After visiting the Sabancı Mosque, we set off for Gaziantep, which is called the Paris of the East. In Gaziantep, we first visit the Gaziantep Zeugma Mosaic Museum, where mosaics excavated from Zeugma and artifacts belonging to the region are exhibited. After our museum tour, we go to our restaurant where we will taste Antep delicacies. After the extra lunch we will have, we see the Gaziantep Castle (Panoramic), one of the rare structures in Turkey whose date of construction and civilization is unknown and which has survived to the present day. Then we visit the Emine Göğüş Culinary Arts Museum located at the foot of the Castle. After getting to know the world-famous Gaziantep Cuisine closely, we go to the Bath Museum to get to know Bath Culture, another important culture of the city. Afterwards, we taste Menengiç Coffee at Tahmis Coffee. You can explore the Antep bazaars with our guide. After the free time we will give in Coppersmiths and Almacılar bazaars, we check in to our hotel. Dinner and accommodation will take place at our hotel.

Morning Breakfast: Will Be Taken as an Extra at Waypoint Rest Stops.
Lunch: Free Menu in Gaziantep
Dinner: Will Be Taken as Open Buffet or Set Menu at the Hotel and is Included in the Tour Fee.
Accommodation: Gaziantep Hotels, etc. 
Rest Stops: Waypoint Facilities
Route: Eskişehir – Gaziantep (1000 km) Intra-Regional Tours (40 km)
Total Distance to be Covered: 1040 km
Hotel Check-in Time: 18.30

BİRECİK BALD IBIS BREEDING FARM - HALFETİ - MOUNT NEMRUT 

Our tour, after the breakfast we will have at our hotel in the morning, we drop by the Bald Ibis Breeding Farm located in Birecik. We start by reaching Halfeti, seeing our endangered birds on site and getting information. In Halfeti, which is the only place where the black rose grows in Turkey, we go on our boat tour on the dam lake lasting about 1 hour with our guests who wish (Extra). During the boat tour, we see the Rumkale and the Savaşan Village, which is completely submerged and the subject of pictures. We give a short free time after the boat tour. Then we head towards Adıyaman. When we arrive in Kahta, we get on our minibuses and set off towards Mount Nemrut (Extra). After a journey of about 1 hour, we reach the foothills of Mount Nemrut. From here, we reach the East Terrace by using the stairs. After seeing the Statues of Antiochus I, Zeus, Apollo, Heracles, Commagene, Eagle, and Lion, and taking a short walk to the West Terrace, we have thoroughly visited Nemrut, which is considered the 8th Wonder of the World. After visiting the west and east terraces and the donation altar, we head towards our hotel. 

Morning Breakfast: Will Be Taken at the Hotel and is Included in the Tour Fee.
Lunch: Will Be Taken as an Extra in Şanlıurfa.
Dinner: Will Be Taken at the Hotel and is Included in the Tour Fee.
Accommodation:  Adıyaman or Diyarbakır Hotels, etc.
Route: Gaziantep - Halfeti (120 km) Halfeti - Adıyaman ( 120 km) Intra-regional (80 km)
Total Distance to be Covered: 320 km
Hotel Check-in Time: 18.30

DİYARBAKIR - ULU MOSQUE - HASANKEYF - MİDYAT – TELKÂRİ BAZAAR  

Our tour, after the breakfast we will have at our hotel in the morning, first we visit the Diyarbakır Ulu Mosque, which is believed to be one of the oldest mosques of Islamic history within the city walls and is the V.Haram-i Şerif established in Anatolia. When we look towards the Tigris River, we see and photograph the 10-Eyed Bridge built over the Tigris River, the Hevsel Gardens, and the Keçi Bastion, which is the oldest of the Diyarbakır city walls. Afterwards, we drink our fatigue teas at Sülüklü Han. After seeing Mardin Gate panoramically, we move to Batman, the land of oil. Via the Batman city center, we move to Hasankeyf, whose old settlement area remains under dam waters. After seeing the Sultan Süleyman Mosque Minaret, İmam Abdullah Zawiya, and Zeynel Bey Tomb—which were moved here from the old settlement area—panoramically, we move to historic Midyat, which is a part of Upper Mesopotamia. We give free time in the bazaars for you to buy souvenirs and jewelry made of filigree, which is a silver processing art specific to Midyat. You can take nice photos by walking among the Historical Midyat Houses. At the end of the free time, we move to the shopping point where you will find almond candy, walnut sausage, and dibek coffee. After our shopping break, we meet our vehicle and move to our hotel. Dinner and accommodation at our hotel.

Morning Breakfast: Will Be Taken at the Hotel and is Included in the Tour Fee.
Lunch: Will Be Taken as a Local Menu at the Restaurant in Batman or Diyarbakır.
Dinner: Will Be Taken as Open Buffet or Set Menu at the Hotel.
Accommodation: Mardin or Midyat Hotels, etc.
Route: Adıyaman – Diyarbakır ( 220 km) Diyarbakır - Hasankeyf ( 130 km) Hasankeyf - Midyat ( 50 km) Intra-Regional Tours (40 km)
Total Distance to be Covered: 440 km
Hotel Check-in Time: 19.30

DARA ANCIENT CITY - DAYRULZAFARAN MONASTERY – KASIMİYE MADRASA – OLD PTT BUILDING – ULU MOSQUE - GÖBEKLİTEPE – ŞANLIURFA - SIRA NIGHT

Our tour, after the breakfast we will have at our hotel in the morning, we set off for the Dara Ancient City, called the Ephesus of the East, with our guests who wish (Extra) (It will be done in case of sufficient majority). In the Dara Ancient City, which was one of the most important settlements of Upper Mesopotamia in history; We see the Cisterns, Historical Quarry, and Cemetery. After our ancient city tour, we start touring Mardin. Our first stop in Mardin will be the Dayrulzafaran Monastery (Depending on time and conditions, Mor Gabriel Monastery can be visited instead of Dayrulzafaran.), which is the center of the Syriac People all over the world. The information we will get about the Monastery, which was built as a sun temple in the time of the Shamsis and later served as the Patriarchate Center of the Syriac people for hundreds of years, will leave us admiring here. Afterwards, we visit the Kasımiye Madrasa, built in the 15th century by the Akkoyunlu Ruler Sultan Kasım. After obtaining important historical information, we continue our way on foot through the historical streets of Mardin and visit the Ulu Mosque in the Mardin bazaars, which is one of the most important historical buildings of Mardin and contains the sacred beard of Prophet Muhammad. Afterwards, we see the PTT building, which has hosted many TV series and movies. After seeing the Şehidiye Mosque right across from us, you can buy the famous Mardin soaps or almond candy during the free time we will give. Then we let ourselves down from the three-way location, pass through the Abbara, one of the symbols of Mardin, meet our waiting vehicle, and move to Şanlıurfa, the City of Prophets. We visit the Göbeklitepe Sacred Area, which is the apple of the eye of world archaeology, where archaeological studies are still ongoing, and which houses the first known temple in the world. At the end of the day, we meet our vehicle and reach our hotel. We go to the catered Sıra Night, which is a part of Urfa culture, with our guests who wish. (Extra)

Morning Breakfast: Will Be Taken at the Hotel and is Included in the Tour Fee.
Lunch: Free Lunch
Dinner: Will Be Taken as an Extra at Sıra Night or Restaurant. 
Accommodation: Şanlıurfa Hotels
Route: Mardin City Tour (50  km) Mardin Şanlıurfa ( 200 km)
Total Distance to be Covered: 250 km
Hotel Check-in Time: 18.30

ŞANLIURFA – BALIKLI GöL – HARRAN – HARRAN ULU MOSQUE – RETURN

Our tour, after the breakfast we will have at our hotel in the morning, we start our tour with Harran , the most popular district of Şanlıurfa. Here, we see the Harran Mound, which exists at a height of 22 meters in the middle of the City of Harran, the Harran Ulu Mosque, which has the feature of being the oldest mosque established in the Islamic period in Turkey, the first Islamic Madrasa established in Anatolia located in its courtyard (Harran University), the Historical Walls, and visit one of the Conical Domed Houses. Leaving Harran, we go to our restaurant to taste Şanlıurfa delicacies. After lunch, we start our tour in the center of Şanlıurfa. We see Halil Rahman Lake, Balıklı Göl, Ayn Zeliha Lake, Makam Mosque named after the place of Prophet Abraham, Rızvaniye Mosque, Mevledi Halil Mosque, and the cave where Prophet Abraham was born. We visit the panoramic Urfa Castle, and Historical Bazaars such as Sipahiler, Hüseyinciler, and Coppersmiths Bazaar. Afterwards, we take a tea break at Gümrük Han, which you might remember from the movie Eşkıya. After our break and local shopping, we start our return journey. 

Morning Breakfast: Will Be Taken at the Hotel and is Included in the Tour Fee.
Lunch: Will Be Taken as an Extra.
Dinner: Will Be Taken as an Extra at Waypoint Rest Stops.
Accommodation: ATTENTION THERE IS NO HOTEL ACCOMMODATION TONIGHT.
Route: Şanlıurfa - Eskişehir (1160 km)

ESKİŞEHİR

Our tour, drops off our esteemed guests at the designated meeting points in the early morning hours, and we bid you farewell with sadness, hoping to meet you on our next trip. Goodbye…

Total Tour Distance: 3114 KM

CLIMATE

A continental climate is observed in our Southeastern Anatolia Region. The characteristic of the continental climate is that winters are cold and snowy, and summers are generally hot and dry. In places where the continental climate is seen, winter starts early and there is an average of 90 days of snow on the ground. Summers also start as early as winter and are hot, but since the humidity is low, this heat is not felt much; the temperature difference between night and day and the annual temperature difference is very high.

Gaziantep Met Gold Hotel            : Ministry of Culture and Tourism - Tourism Operation Certificate: 9341

Gaziantep Yılmazoğlu Park Hotel : Ministry of Culture and Tourism - Tourism Operation Certificate: 13681

Şanlıurfa Grand Gülizar Hotel : Ministry of Culture and Tourism - Tourism Operation Certificate: 2022-63-0032

Şanlıurfa Vizyon Park Hotel : Ministry of Culture and Tourism - Tourism Operation Certificate: 2022-63-0060

Şanlıurfa  Dedeman Hotel : Ministry of Culture and Tourism - Tourism Operation Certificate: 11940

Mardin Yay Grand Hotel : Ministry of Culture and Tourism - Tourism Operation Certificate: 20828

Büyük Mardin Hotel  : Ministry of Culture and Tourism - Tourism Operation Certificate: 2022-47-0042

Diyarbakır Plaza Hotel : Ministry of Culture and Tourism - Tourism Operation Certificate: 16522

Diyarbakır Nov Hotel : Ministry of Culture and Tourism - Tourism Operation Certificate: 13963

Park Dedeman Adıyaman : Ministry of Culture and Tourism - Tourism Operation Certificate: 18780

*** The list of our contracted hotels according to the regions is stated above. Accommodations may also be made in hotels outside this list during peak periods.

CANCELLATION AND REFUND GUARANTEE PACKAGE: A 100% Unconditional Refund Guarantee is offered in case of a Reservation Cancellation Request or Modification up to 72 Hours (3 Days) Before the Tour Departure Date. For tours with 1, 2, or 3 nights of accommodation, the package price is 3000 TL per person. For tours with 4 or more nights of accommodation, the package price is 5000 TL per person. Cancellation and Refund Guarantee Package cannot be added to tours with flights.

OTHER DETAILS

Sıra Gecesi: It is an entertainment where local music is played and sung, and Çiğ Köfte, Ayran, Mırra, and Şıllık Dessert are served.

Nemrut Tour: By going up to Mount Nemrut with minibuses, in case the Nemrut road is closed due to snow on the date the tour takes place, the Nemrut Tour may be canceled without any alternative being produced. In this case, the guests have no right to a refund or compensation. Every guest who purchases the tour is considered to have accepted these two conditions from the beginning.

SCOPE OF MANDATORY TRAVEL INSURANCE NO. 1618

It is not health insurance, it does not cover treatment expenses. (Private health insurance is a special expense belonging to the guest)

BUSES

MERCEDES TRAVEGO & TOURISMO: 46+1+1 Seating, Abs, Asr, Air Conditioned, Body Lowering and Raising System Tempomat (Speed Limiter and Stabilizer), TV, DVD Player (DVD, VCD, CD, MP3), 15" LCD monitors in the front and middle.

MAN FORTUNA: 46+1+1 Seating, Abs, Asr, Air Conditioned, Body Lowering and Raising System Tempomat (Speed Limiter and Stabilizer), TV, DVD Player (DVD, VCD, CD, MP3), 15" LCD monitors in the front and middle.

NEOPLAN CITYLINER / TOURLINER: 46+1+1 Seating, Abs, Asr, Air Conditioned, Body Lowering and Raising System Tempomat (Speed Limiter and Stabilizer), TV, DVD Player (DVD, VCD, CD, MP3), 15" LCD monitors in the front and middle.

TEMSA SAFIR / MARATON: 46+1+1 Seating, Abs, Asr, Air Conditioned, Body Lowering and Raising System Tempomat (Speed Limiter and Stabilizer), TV, DVD Player (DVD, VCD, CD, MP3), 15" LCD monitors in the front and middle.

MIDIBUSES

ISUZU TURKUAZ: 31+1 Or 27 + 1 Seating, Reclining Bus Seats, Abs, Asr, Air Conditioning, 1 Monitor, 1 Refrigerator, Kitchen Unit with Water Heater, Reading Lights, Sound System for Guide Announcements, CD and DVD Player.

NOVO LUX: 31+1 Or 27 + 1 Seating, Reclining Bus Seats, Abs, Asr, Air Conditioning, 1 Monitor, 1 Refrigerator, Kitchen Unit with Water Heater, Reading Lights, Sound System for Guide Announcements, CD and DVD Player.

SULTAN OTOGAR: 31+1 Or 27 + 1 Seating, Reclining Bus Seats, Abs, Asr, Air Conditioning, 1 Monitor, 1 Refrigerator, Kitchen Unit with Water Heater, Reading Lights, Sound System for Guide Announcements, CD and DVD Player.

MINIBUSES

MERCEDES SPRINTER: 12+1 or 16 + 1 Seating, Specially Designed Reclining Bus Seats, Abs, Asr, Air Conditioning, 1 Refrigerator, Reading Lights, Sound System for Guide Announcements, CD and DVD Player.

WOLKSWAGEN CRAFTER: 12+1 or 16 + 1 Seating, Specially Designed Reclining Bus Seats, Abs, Asr, Air Conditioning, 1 Refrigerator, Reading Lights, Sound System for Guide Announcements, CD and DVD Player.

NOTE: Depending on the number of people on our tours, any of the vehicle types specified above is used.

OUR TOUR PROGRAMS HAVE BEEN PREPARED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONSUMER LAW NO. 6502.