GAP Dream Tour Departing From Eskişehir 5 Nights

DEPARTURE

Our tour starts with our night journey by picking you up in front of Espark AVM at 22.00.

MERSİN - CENNET CEHENNEM SINKHOLE - KIZKALESİ - KANLIDİVANE

Our tour starts by picking you up at 02.00 in front of Mesa AVM, at 02.15 in front of Ankara Söğütözü Ulusoy Facilities (Opposite Armada AVM) and following the Ankara – Aksaray – Pozantı route to reach Pozantı. After the free breakfast we will give in Pozantı, we depart for the Cennet – Cehennem Sinkholes. After photographing the Cehennem Sinkhole from above, we descend into the Cennet Sinkhole with our guests who trust their breath. Following our sinkhole tour, we see the Elaiussa Sebaste Ancient City (Panoramic) and give a photo break opposite Maiden's Castle. Our last stop of the day will be Kanlıdivane (Kanytelis). Here, we see the death pit where criminals were believed to be thrown in that period, rock reliefs, churches, ancient period tomb ruins, and other monumental works. After our ancient city tour, we depart for our hotel.

Morning Breakfast: It will be Taken as Extra at Roadside Rest Facilities.
Lunch: Taken at our Restaurant Determined by Our Guide. ( Extra )
Dinner: It will be Taken as an Open Buffet or Set Menu at the Hotel and is Included in the Tour Price.
Accommodation: Mersin Hotels etc.
Rest Facilities: Roadside Facilities
Route: Eskişehir – Mersin (830 km) Mersin - Kızkalesi - Mersin (170 km) 
Total Distance to be Covered: 1000 km
Hotel Check-in Time: 18.30

TARSUS - SEVEN SLEEPERS CAVE - ADANA - SABANCI MOSQUE - GAZİANTEP ZEUGMA MOSAIC MUSEUM – TAHMİS COFFEEHOUSE – GAZİANTEP HAMAM MUSEUM

Our tour departs for Tarsus, the city whose name has not changed for 3500 years in Turkey. Our first stop will be Ashab-ı Kehf Cave, which is believed to be the Cave of the Seven Sleepers mentioned in the Quran in Surah Al-Kahf. Afterwards, the main places we will visit in Tarsus will be; the Prophet Daniel's Tomb (Panoramic), the house where St. Paul was born and the water well located in its courtyard, and Old Tarsus Houses. After the break we will give, we visit the Nusret Minelayer located at the exit of the city. Afterwards, we depart for Adana, a city located in the middle of Çukurova Plain and nourished by the fertile waters of the Seyhan River. During our Adana tour, the Big Clock Tower, Adana Grand Mosque, Ramazanoğlu Mansion (Panoramic), and the Famous Taşköprü built on the Seyhan River will be our main visiting points. After visiting the Sabancı Mosque, we set off towards Gaziantep, which is called the Paris of the East. In Gaziantep, we first visit the Zeugma Mosaic Museum, where the mosaics excavated from Zeugma and artifacts belonging to the region are exhibited. Then, leaving the museum, we see the Gaziantep Castle (Panoramic), whose construction date and civilization are unknown, and which is one of the rare structures surviving to the present day in Turkey. 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 Hamam Museum to closely get to know the Bath Culture, which is another important culture of the city. After our museum tour, we take a menengiç coffee break at the Historical Tahmis Coffeehouse. We give free time in front of Almacılar Bazaar located near Tahmis Coffeehouse. At the end of the free time, we meet with our vehicle to depart for our hotel. Dinner and accommodation will take place at our hotel.

Morning Breakfast: It will be Taken at the Hotel and is Included in the Tour Price.
Lunch: It will be Taken as Extra at the Restaurant Determined in Gaziantep.
Dinner: It will be Taken as an Open Buffet or Set Menu at the Hotel 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-Region Tours (20 km)
Total Distance to be Covered: 305 km
Hotel Check-in Time: 18.00

BİRECİK – BALD IBIS BIRDS - HALFETİ – ŞANLIURFA BALIKLI GÖL - HARRAN - SIRA NIGHT

Our tour, after the breakfast we will have at our hotel in the morning, departs for 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, where the black rose grows only in Turkey, we take our boat tour on the Dam lake lasting about 1 hour with 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 depart for Şanlıurfa, the City of Prophets. We start our tour with Harran, the most popular district of Şanlıurfa. Here we see the Harran Mound existing at a height of 22 meters in the middle of Harran City, Harran Grand Mosque which has the feature of being the oldest mosque established in the Islamic period in Turkey, the First Islamic Madrasah established in Anatolia located in its courtyard (Harran University), Historical City Walls, and then 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 Halil Rahman Lake, Balıklı Göl, Ayn Zeliha Lake, Makam Mosque named after the Tomb of Prophet Abraham, Rızvaniye Mosque, Mevledi Halil Mosque, and the cave where Prophet Abraham was born. We visit the Historical Bazaars namely Sipahiler, Hüseyinciler, and Copper Bazaars. Afterwards, we take a tea break at Gümrük Han, which you may remember from the movie Bandit. We go to the store where we can buy isot, pepper paste, pomegranate molasses, and Antep pistachio. After our shopping break, we depart for our hotel. With our guests who wish, we go to the dinner Sıra Night, which is a part of Urfa culture. (Extra)

Morning Breakfast: It will be Taken at the Hotel and is Included in the Tour Price.
Lunch: It will be Taken as Extra at the Restaurant.
Dinner: It will be Taken as 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 the breakfast we will have at our hotel in the morning, visits 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 towards Mardin from the Silk Road via Viranşehir - Kızıltepe. We start touring Mardin. Our first stop in Mardin will be Deyrulzafaran Monastery, which is the center of the Syriac People all over the world (Mor Gabriel Monastery can be visited instead of Deyrulzafaran Monastery depending on availability). The information we will acquire 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 make us admire this place. Afterwards, we visit Kasımiye Madrasa built by the 15th-century Akkoyunlu Ruler Sultan Kasım. After obtaining important historical information, we continue our way on foot through the historical streets of Mardin and visit the Grand Mosque in 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 us, you can buy famous Mardin soaps or almond candies during the free time we will give. Then we let ourselves down from the three roads junction, pass through the Abbaraes which are among the symbols of Mardin, meet with our vehicle waiting for us, and head towards our hotel. Dinner and accommodation at our hotel.

Morning Breakfast: It will be Taken at the Hotel and is Included in the Tour Price.
Lunch: It will be Taken as a Local Menu at Mardin Restaurant.
Dinner: It will be Taken as an Open Buffet or Set Menu at the Hotel.
Accommodation: Mardin Hotels etc.
Route: Şanlıurfa – Mardin (200 km) Intra-Region Tours (30 km)
Total Distance to be Covered: 230 km
Hotel Check-in Time: 19.30

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

Our tour, after the breakfast we will have at our hotel in the morning, departs for 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, Historical Stone Quarry, and Cemetery. After our ancient city tour, we depart for Beyazsu via Nusaybin. Beyazsu is like an oasis in the arid and treeless geography of Mardin with its cool and clear water, trees specific to the region, and greenery. After the tea and coffee we will drink by the water, we depart for historical Midyat, which is a part of Upper Mesopotamia. We give free time in the bazaars for you to buy souvenirs, jewelry made of filigree which is the silver processing art specific to Midyat, and Syriac wines. You can take nice photos by walking among the Historical Midyat Houses. At the end of the free time, we depart for the shopping point where you will find almond candy, walnut sausage, and Dibek coffee. After our shopping break, we depart for Hasankeyf, whose old settlement area is submerged 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 depart for Batman, the land of oil. We continue our journey to Diyarbakır via Batman city center. Dinner and accommodation at our hotel.

Morning Breakfast: It will be Taken at the Hotel and is Included in the Tour Price.
Lunch: Free Lunch
Dinner: It will be Taken as an Open Buffet or Set Menu at the Hotel 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 Sightseeing Tours (60 km) Midyat - Hasankeyf (50 km) Hasankeyf - Diyarbakır (140 km)
Total Distance to be Covered: 395 km
Hotel Check-in Time: 18.30

DİYARBAKIR - GRAND MOSQUE - MOUNT NEMRUT 

Our tour, after the breakfast we will have at our hotel in the morning, first visits the Diyarbakır Grand Mosque within the city walls, which is believed to be one of the oldest mosques in Islamic history and is the V. Haram-i Sharif established in Anatolia. When we look towards the Tigris River, we see and photograph the Ten-Eyed Bridge built on the Tigris River, Hevsel Gardens, and the Goat Bastion, which is the oldest of the Diyarbakır city walls known to have a 9000-year history. We drink our fatigue teas at Sülüklü Han. After seeing Mardin Gate panoramically, we reach Kahta. From here, 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 using the stairs. After seeing the Statues of Antiochus I, Zeus, Apollo, Hercules, 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 sacrificial altar, we start our journey back. In the late hours of the evening, we drop off our esteemed guests at the points where we picked them up, and with sadness, we say goodbye to you, hoping to meet on our next trip. Goodbye...

Morning Breakfast: It will be Taken at the Hotel and is Included in the Tour Price.
Lunch: It will be Taken as Extra.
Dinner: It will be Taken as Extra at Roadside Rest Facilities.
Accommodation: ATTENTION THERE IS NO HOTEL ACCOMMODATION TONIGHT.
Route: Diyarbakır - Kahta (145 km) Kahta -  Eskişehir (1250 km)
Total Distance to be Covered: 1395 km

RETURN

Our tour ends, leaving you our valued guests at the points where we picked you up at 05.30, and we say goodbye to you with sadness, hoping to meet on our next trip. Goodbye…

Total Tour Distance: 3690 KM

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Diyarbakır Nov Otel : 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 by region is specified above. During busy periods, accommodation may also be provided at hotels outside this list.

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 the snow stays on the ground for an average of 90 days. Summers start as early as winter and are hot, but since the humidity is low, this heat is not felt intensely; the temperature difference between night and day and the annual temperature difference is very high.

CANCELLATION AND REFUND ASSURANCE PACKAGE: A 100% Unconditional Refund Guarantee is Offered in Case of Reservation Cancellation Request or Modification Made Up to 72 Hours (3 Days) Before the Tour Departure Date. For Tours with 1, 2 or 3 Nights Accommodation, the Package Fee is 3000 TL Per Person. For Tours with 4 Nights and More Accommodation, the Package Fee is 5000 TL Per Person. Cancellation Refund Assurance Package Cannot Be Added to Tours with Flights.

NOTE: In our domestic cultural tours, guest pick-up can also be made from boarding points in different provinces.

BUSES

MERCEDES TRAVEGO & TOURISMO: 46+1+1 Seating, Abs, Asr, Air Conditioned, Body Lowering and Raising System Tempomat (Speed Limiter and Cruise Control), 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 Cruise Control), 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 Cruise Control), 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 Cruise Control), 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 Leather 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 Leather 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 NUMBERED 6502.