GAP Dream Tour 5 Nights

DEPARTURE

Our tour begins with our night journey departing from 19.00 Yenibosna Airport Mall Parking Lot - 19.30 in front of Şişli Prontotour Headquarters - 20.30 next to Kadıköy Tepe Nautilus Mall (Ayrılık Çeşme Metro Station Ispark Parking Lot) - 20.45 Kartal Bridge (E-5 Ankara direction) - 21.00 in front of Gebze Center Mall - 21.45 İzmit Halk Evi Bus Stop (from İzmit - Adapazarı direction) - 22.00 İzmit Bus Terminal Bus Stops (opposite ROMATEM) - 22.30 in front of Adapazarı Bus Terminal, 23.30 Düzce Türsan Facilities – 00.15 from Bolu Bus Terminal.

MERSİN - CENNET CEHENNEM SINKHOLE - KIZ KALESİ - KANLI DİVANE

Our tour continues by picking up guests at 02.00 in front of Mesa Mall and 02.15 in front of Ankara Söğütözü Ulusoy Facilities (opposite Armada Mall), following the Ankara – Aksaray – Pozantı route to reach Pozantı. After a free breakfast break in Pozantı, we head to the Cennet – Cehennem (Heaven and Hell) Sinkholes. After photographing the Cehennem Sinkhole from above, those guests who trust their stamina descend into the Cennet Sinkhole. The Cennet sinkhole is a large sinkhole formed by the collapse of the ceiling due to chemical erosion caused by an underground stream. At the southern part of the sinkhole floor, there is a cave entrance approximately 200 m long and 135 m deep at its deepest point, with a small church at the mouth of this cave. After our sinkhole visit, we see the Elausia Sebaste Ancient City (panoramic) and take a photo break opposite Kız Kalesi. Our final stop of the day will be Kanlıdivane (Kanytelis). Here, we see the death pit where it is believed criminals were thrown in that era, as well as rock reliefs, churches, ancient tomb ruins, and other monumental works. After our ancient city tour, we head to our hotel.

Breakfast: Will be taken as an extra at the roadside rest stop.
Lunch: Taken at our restaurant designated by our guide. (Extra)
Dinner: Will be taken at the hotel as an open buffet or set menu and is included in the tour price.
Accommodation: Mersin Hotels etc.
Rest Stops: Roadside Facilities
Route: Istanbul – Mersin (980 km) Mersin - Kız Kalesi - Mersin (170 km)
Total Distance to be Covered: 1150 km
Hotel Check-in Time: 18.30

TARSUS - SEVEN SLEEPERS CAVE - ADANA - SABANCI MOSQUE - GAZİANTEP ZEUGMA MOSAIC MUSEUM – TAHMİS COFFEE HOUSE – GAZİANTEP BATH MUSEUM

Our tour heads to Tarsus, the city whose name has not changed for 3500 years in Turkey. Our first stop will be the Ashab-ı Kehf Cave, believed to be the Cave of the Seven Sleepers mentioned in the Surah Al-Kahf of the Quran. Afterwards, the main places we will visit in Tarsus are: the Tomb of Prophet Daniel (panoramic), the house where Saint Paul was born, and the water well in its courtyard, and the Old Tarsus Houses. After our break, we visit the Nusret Mine Ship located at the exit of the city. Then, we move to Adana, a city located in the middle of the Çukurova Plain and nourished by the fertile waters of the Seyhan River. In our Adana tour, the Great Clock Tower, Adana Grand Mosque, Ramazanoğlu Mansion (panoramic), and the famous Stone Bridge built over the Seyhan River will be our main points of interest. After visiting the Sabancı Mosque, we set off for Gaziantep, known as the Paris of the East. In Gaziantep, we first visit the Zeugma Mosaic Museum, where mosaics unearthed from Zeugma and artifacts belonging to the region are exhibited. Then, leaving the museum, we see the Gaziantep Castle (panoramic), one of the rare structures in Turkey that has survived to the present day, whose construction date and civilization are unknown. We visit the Emine Göğüş Kitchenware 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 the Bath Culture, another important culture of the city. After our museum visit, we take a break for menengiç coffee at the historical Tahmis Coffee House. We give free time in front of the Almacılar Bazaar located near Tahmis Coffee House. At the end of the free time, we meet with our vehicle to head to our hotel. Dinner and accommodation will take place at our hotel.

Breakfast: Included in the tour price and will be taken at the hotel.
Lunch: Will be taken as an extra at the restaurant designated in Gaziantep.
Dinner: Will be taken at the hotel as an open buffet or set menu and is included in the tour price.
Accommodation: Gaziantep Hotels etc.
Route: Mersin - Tarsus (25 km) Tarsus - Adana (40 km) Adana - Gaziantep (220 km) Intra-regional tours (20 km)
Total Distance to be Covered: 305 km
Hotel Check-in Time: 18.00

BİRECİK – BALD IBIS BIRDS - HALFETİ – ŞANLIURFA BALIKLIGÖL - HARRAN - SIRA NIGHT

Our tour, after breakfast at our hotel in the morning, heads to Birecik. Here, we see the bald ibis birds, which are endangered in the world and found only in Morocco and Birecik. Then we reach Halfeti. In Halfeti, the only place in Turkey where the black rose grows, we take our boat tour on the dam, which lasts about 1 hour with our guests who wish (Extra). During the boat tour, we see Rumkale and Savaşan Village, which is completely submerged and the subject of pictures. After the boat tour, we head to Şanlıurfa, the City of Prophets. We start our tour with Harran, the most popular district of Şanlıurfa. Here, after seeing the Harran Mound, which exists at a height of 22 meters in the middle of the city of Harran, the Harran Grand Mosque, which has the distinction of being the oldest mosque built in the Islamic period in Turkey, the First Islamic Madrasa (Harran University) built in Anatolia located in its courtyard, and the Historical Walls, we visit one of the Conical Domed Houses. After our house visit, we leave Harran and go to our restaurant to taste Şanlıurfa delicacies. After the meal, we start our tour in the center of Şanlıurfa. We see the Halil Rahman Lake, Balıklıgöl, Ayn Zeliha Lake, the Makam Mosque, which takes its name from the Prophet Abraham's station, Rızvaniye Mosque, Mevledi Halil Mosque, and the cave where Prophet Abraham was born. We visit the Sipahiler, Hüseyinciler, and Coppersmiths Bazaars, which are among the historical bazaars. Then we take a tea break at Gümrük Han, which you might remember from the movie Eşkıya. We go to the store where we can buy isot, pepper paste, pomegranate molasses, and Antep pistachios. After our shopping break, we head to our hotel. We go to the dinner Sıra Night, which is a part of Urfa culture, with our guests who wish. (Extra)

Breakfast: Included in the tour price and will be taken at the hotel.
Lunch: Will be taken as an extra at the restaurant.
Dinner: Will be taken as an extra at the Sıra Night.
Accommodation: Şanlıurfa Hotels etc.
Route: Gaziantep – Birecik (70 km) Birecik – Harran (140 km) Harran - Şanlıurfa (40 km)
Total Distance to be Covered: 250 km
Hotel Check-in Time: 18.30

GÖBEKLİTEPE - MARDİN – KASIMİYE MADRASA – OLD PTT BUILDING – GRAND MOSQUE

Our tour, after breakfast at our hotel in the morning, 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. Then we set off for Mardin via the Silk Road through Viranşehir - Kızıltepe. We start touring Mardin. Our first stop in Mardin will be the Dayrulzafaran Monastery (Mor Gabriel Monastery may be visited instead of Dayrulzafaran Monastery depending on availability), which is the center of the Syriac people all over the world. The information we will gain 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 Syriacs for hundreds of years, will make us admire this place. Then we visit the Kasımiye Madrasa, built by the 15th-century Akkoyunlu ruler Sultan Kasım. After receiving important historical information, we continue our way on foot through the historical streets of Mardin and visit the Grand Mosque in the Mardin bazaars, one of the most important historical structures of Mardin, which contains the beard of Prophet Muhammad. Afterwards, we see the PTT building, which has hosted many TV series and movies. After seeing the Şehidiye Mosque located right opposite us, you can buy the famous Mardin soaps or almond candies during the free time we will give. Then we descend from the three-road junction, pass through the Abbaras, which are symbols of Mardin, meet our vehicle waiting for us, and head towards our hotel. Dinner and accommodation at our hotel.

Breakfast: Included in the tour price and will be taken at the hotel.
Lunch: Will be taken as a local menu at a Mardin restaurant.
Dinner: Will be taken at the hotel as an open buffet or set menu.
Accommodation: Mardin Hotels etc.
Route: Şanlıurfa – Mardin (200 km) Intra-regional tours (30 km)
Total Distance to be Covered: 230 km
Hotel Check-in Time: 19.30

DARA ANCIENT CITY - BEYAZ SU - MİDYAT – TELKÂRİ BAZAAR - HASANKEYF - BATMAN

Our tour, after breakfast at our hotel in the morning, we head to the Dara Ancient City, called the Ephesus of the East. In the Dara Ancient City, which was one of the most important settlements of Upper Mesopotamia in history; we see the Water Cisterns, the Historical Stone Quarry, and the Cemetery. After our ancient city tour, we head to Beyazsu via Nusaybin. Beyazsu is like an oasis in the arid and treeless geography of Mardin with its cool and clear water, local trees, and greenery. After the tea and coffee we will drink by the water, we head to the historical Midyat, which is a part of Upper Mesopotamia. We give free time in the bazaars for you to buy souvenirs, jewelry, and Syriac wines made from telkari, which is the silver processing art unique to Midyat. You can take nice photos by walking among the historical Midyat Houses. At the end of the free time, we head to the shopping point where you will find almond candy, walnut sausage, and Dibek coffee. After our shopping break, we head to Hasankeyf, whose old settlement area remained under dam waters. After seeing the Sultan Süleyman Mosque Minaret, Imam Abdullah Zawiya, and Zeynel Bey Tomb, which were moved here from the old settlement area, panoramically, we head to Batman, the land of oil. We continue our journey to Diyarbakır via the Batman city center. Dinner and accommodation at our hotel.

Breakfast: Included in the tour price and will be taken at the hotel.
Lunch: Free Lunch
Dinner: Will be taken at the hotel as an open buffet or set menu and is included in the tour price.
Accommodation: Diyarbakır or Adıyaman Hotels etc.
Route: Dara - Mardin (15 km) Dara - Beyaz Su (80 km) Beyaz Su - Midyat (50 km) Midyat Regional Tours (60 km) Midyat - Hasankeyf (50 km) Hasankeyf - Diyarbakır (140 km)
Total Distance to be Covered: 395 km
Hotel Check-in Time: 18.30

DIYARBAKIR - GREAT MOSQUE - MOUNT NEMRUT

Our tour, after breakfast at our hotel, begins in Diyarbakir by visiting the Great Mosque of Diyarbakir, believed to be one of the oldest mosques in Islamic history within the city walls and the 5th Harem-i Sharif established in Anatolia. Looking towards the Tigris River, we see and photograph the Ten-Eyed Bridge built over the river, the Hevsel Gardens, and the Goat Tower (Keçi Burcu), the oldest of the Diyarbakir city walls known to have a 9000-year history. We have our tea to relieve fatigue at Sülüklü Han. After a panoramic view of the Mardin Gate, we reach Kahta. From here, we board our minibuses and set off towards Mount Nemrut (Extra). After a journey of approximately 1 hour, we reach the foothills of Mount Nemrut. From here, we use the stairs to reach the East Terrace. We see the statues of Antiochus I, Zeus, Apollo, Heracles, Commagene, the Eagle, and the Lion, and after a short walk, we pass to the West Terrace, having explored Mount Nemrut, accepted as the 8th Wonder of the World, in detail. After visiting the west and east terraces and the altar of sacrifice, we begin our return journey. In the late evening, we drop you off at the points where we picked you up and sadly bid you farewell until our next trip. Goodbye...

Breakfast: To be taken at the hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be taken as an extra.
Dinner: Will be taken as an extra at roadside rest facilities.
Accommodation: PLEASE NOTE THERE IS NO HOTEL ACCOMMODATION TONIGHT.
Route: Diyarbakir - Kahta (145 km) Kahta - Istanbul (1400 km)
Total Distance to be Covered: 1740 km

ISTANBUL

Our tour, at 07.30, we drop you off at the points where we picked you up and sadly bid you farewell until our next trip. Goodbye...

Total Tour Distance: 4087 KM

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

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

Sanliurfa Grand Gulizar Hotel : Ministry of Culture and Tourism - Tourism Operation Certificate: 2022-63-0032

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

*** The list of our contracted hotels according to the regions is stated above. In busy periods, accommodation may also be provided in hotels outside this list.

NOTE: All extra activities such as ATV safari, boat tour, diving, jeep safari, parachute, hot air balloon, etc., which are not included in the package tour program, are outside the scope of the Package Tour Contract and are a separate service. These services are not organized by our agency and are provided by independent third-party service providers. Guests purchase these activities at their own request and initiative and accept that they establish a direct contractual relationship with the relevant service provider. Our agency is not responsible for any accidents, injuries, or damages that may occur during extra tours; the responsibility belongs to the company providing the service. The guest acknowledges that they are aware that such activities involve risks, that their health status is suitable for participation, and that all responsibility belongs to them. Furthermore, these activities are not covered by insurance.

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 cover 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.

CANCELLATION AND REFUND GUARANTEE PACKAGE: A 100% unconditional uninterrupted refund guarantee is offered in case of a reservation cancellation request or change up to 72 hours (3 days) before the tour departure day. The package price is 3000 TL per person for tours with 1, 2, or 3 nights of accommodation. The package price is 5000 TL per person for tours with 4 nights or more of accommodation. The Cancellation and Refund Guarantee Package cannot be added to tours with flights.

OTHER DETAILS

Sira Gecesi: It is an entertainment where local music is played and sung, and Cig Kofte, Ayran, Mirra, and Sillik dessert are served.

Nemrut Tour: If 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, guests have no right to a refund or compensation. Every guest who purchases the tour is deemed to have accepted these two situations from the beginning.

BUSES

MERCEDES TRAVEGO & TOURISMO: 46+1+1 Seating, ABS, ASR, Air Conditioning, Body Lowering and Lifting System, Tempomat (Speed Limiter and Cruise Control), TV, DVD Player (DVD, VCD, CD, MP3), 15" LCD monitor in the front and middle.

MAN FORTUNA: 46+1+1 Seating, ABS, ASR, Air Conditioning, Body Lowering and Lifting System, Tempomat (Speed Limiter and Cruise Control), TV, DVD Player (DVD, VCD, CD, MP3), 15" LCD monitor in the front and middle.

NEOPLAN CITYLINER / TOURLINER: 46+1+1 Seating, ABS, ASR, Air Conditioning, Body Lowering and Lifting System, Tempomat (Speed Limiter and Cruise Control), TV, DVD Player (DVD, VCD, CD, MP3), 15" LCD monitor in the front and middle.

TEMSA SAFIR / MARATON: 46+1+1 Seating, ABS, ASR, Air Conditioning, Body Lowering and Lifting System, Tempomat (Speed Limiter and Cruise Control), TV, DVD Player (DVD, VCD, CD, MP3), 15" LCD monitor 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.

VOLKSWAGEN 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 in our tours, any of the vehicle types mentioned above is used.

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