GAP Tour by Plane from Izmir 3 Nights

DIYARBAKIR - HASANKEYF - MIDYAT

Our tour, requires being at Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport at 03.30 for the Sun Express HY Izmir - Diyarbakir flight departing at 05.45 in the morning. We perform our check-in procedures at the airport with our ID card / driver's license. After passing through security, we depart for Diyarbakir with our flight scheduled for 05.45. After boarding our vehicle waiting for us in Diyarbakir and having our free breakfast, we visit the house where Cahit Sitki Taranci, one of the important names of our literary world and known for his poem '35 Years', was born and which currently serves as a museum (If not open, Cemil Pasa Mansion will be visited). Inside the walls, we visit the Diyarbakir Grand Mosque, which is believed to be one of the oldest mosques in Islamic history and is the 5th Harem-i Sharif of the Islamic World. After seeing the Keçi Burcu (Goat Bastion), the oldest of the Diyarbakir Walls, which are known to have a 9000-year history with an unknown construction date and civilization, the Hevsel Gardens on the banks of the Tigris, and the 10-Eyed Bridge, we set off towards Hasankeyf via Batman. After a panoramic view of Batman, our province where the first oil well in Turkey is located, we arrive at Hasankeyf, which remained underwater with the Ilisu Dam. We see some of the artifacts removed from Old Hasankeyf in New Hasankeyf. We panoramically see the Sultan Suleyman Mosque Minaret, Imam Abdullah Dervish Lodge, Zeynel Bey Tomb, and Hasankeyf Castle, which were moved from Old Hasankeyf. After leaving Hasankeyf, we set off for Midyat. Depending on availability, we visit one of the Mor Gabriel or Dayrulzafaran Monasteries, which are among the most important centers of the Syriac community in the world and can be considered unique in terms of architecture. After the monastery visit, we give free time in the bazaars for you to buy souvenirs, jewelry, and Syriac wines made of filigree, 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 move to the shopping point where you can find almond candy, walnut sausage, and Dibek coffee. At the end of our shopping break, we move to our hotel. Dinner and accommodation will be at our hotel.

Breakfast: To be taken as an extra.

Lunch: To be taken as an extra in Batman or Midyat.

Dinner: To be taken at the hotel and is included in the tour price.

Accommodation: Mardin Hotels etc.

Route: Inside Diyarbakir (14 km), Diyarbakir - Hasankeyf (149 km), Hasankeyf - Midyat (46 km), Midyat - Mardin (67 km)

Total Distance to be Covered: 276 km

Hotel Check-in Time: 19.00

MARDIN - GOBELITEPE - SANLIURFA

Our tour, after the breakfast we will have at our hotel in the morning, starts our Mardin trip. First, we see the Old PTT Building, which is an old Armenian Mansion, and the Sehidiye Mosque. Then, we will see the Historical Bazaars and the 'Abbaras' that provide arched passages between the streets by walking. Afterwards, we see the Grand Mosque, which is famous for its minaret built by an Armenian master and is estimated to have been built in the 11th century. During the free time given, you can buy soaps or almond candies unique to Mardin. After the free time, we move to the Kasimiye Madrasa, built by the 15th-century Akkoyunlu Ruler Sultan Kasim. Do not forget to photograph the Mesopotamia Plain with its magnificent view at this point. After our historical Mardin trip, we move to our restaurant where we will have our lunch enriched with local flavors. After our meal, we visit the Gobeklitepe 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, via the Historical Silk Road, Kiziltepe - Viransehir. Afterwards, we reach Sanliurfa, the City of Prophets, which comes to mind when we think of Cig Kofte, Balikli Gol (Fish Lake), and Harran. We see Halil-ul Rahman Lake, Balikli Gol, Ayn Zeliha Lake, Makam Mosque, which takes its name from the Hz. Ibrahim Shrine, Rizvaniye Mosque, Mevledi Halil Mosque, and the cave where Hz. Ibrahim was born. We visit the panoramic Urfa Castle, and the Sipahiler, Huseyinciler, and Coppersmiths Bazaars, which are among the historical bazaars. After the tea break we will give at Gumruk Han, which you may remember from the movie 'Eskıya' (The Bandit), we go to the store where we can buy Isot, Pepper Paste, Pomegranate Molasses, and Antep Pistachios. After our shopping break, we reach our hotel. We participate in the 'Sira Night' entertainment with dinner, which is a part of Urfa culture, with our guests who wish. (Extra)

Breakfast: To be taken at the hotel and is included in the tour price.

Lunch: To be taken as a free menu in Mardin.

Dinner: To be taken as an extra.

Accommodation: Sanliurfa Hotels etc.

Route: Inside Mardin (20 km) Mardin - Sanliurfa (188 km) Inside Sanliurfa (5 km)

Total Distance to be Covered: 213 km

Hotel Check-in Time: 18.30

HARRAN - MOUNT NEMRUT - HALFETI

Our tour, after the breakfast we will have at our hotel in the morning, starts our trip with Harran, the most popular district of Sanliurfa. Here, we first see the Harran Mound, which exists at a height of 22 meters in the middle of the city of Harran, and visit the Harran Grand Mosque, which has the distinction of being the oldest mosque built in the Islamic period in Turkey, and the first Islamic Madrasa (Harran University) built in Anatolia, located in its courtyard, with the narration of our guide. We have the chance to taste 'mirra' (local coffee) by visiting one of the Conical Domed Houses (Ant House). After the magnificent photo frames we will take here, we move to 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 reach the East Terrace using the stairs. We see the statues of I. Antiochos, Zeus, Apollo, Heracles, Commagene, Eagle, and Lion, and after a short walk, we pass to the West Terrace and have visited Nemrut, which is accepted as the 8th Wonder of the World, in detail. After the West and East terrace and altar of offerings visits, we move to Halfeti, the only place in Turkey where the black rose grows. We go on 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 the Savasan Village, which is entirely underwater and is the subject of pictures (The boat tour may be done in the evening depending on the road conditions). We give a short free time after the boat tour. Then we move to our hotel (Accommodation will be provided in Adiyaman or Gaziantep depending on availability). Dinner and accommodation are at our hotel.

Breakfast: To be taken at the hotel and is included in the tour price.

Lunch: Free menu

Dinner: To be taken at the hotel and is included in the tour price.

Accommodation: Adiyaman or Gaziantep Hotels.

Route: Sanliurfa - Harran (75 km) Harran - Kahta (200 km) Kahta - Halfeti (180 km) Halfeti - Gaziantep (100 km)

Total Distance to be Covered: 555 km

Hotel Check-in Time: 20.30

GAZIANTEP - ZEUGMA MOSAIC MUSEUM - BAZAARS

Our tour, after the breakfast we will have at our hotel in the morning, first realizes our visit to the Gaziantep Zeugma Mosaic Museum in Gaziantep, where we can see the magnificent floor and wall mosaics remaining from the ancient city of Zeugma, which remained underwater. After visiting this magnificent museum, we reach Gaziantep Castle (panoramic), where the famous Antep defense was carried out during the war of independence. From here, we visit the Emine Gogus Kitchenware Museum and the Bath Museum nearby, which are on our way. Then we go to the Historical Tahmis Coffeehouse, where we can taste menengic coffee. Afterwards, we give free time in the coppersmiths, shoemakers, spice sellers, and pistachio sellers bazaars where we will make our local shopping. After doing our shopping, we move to Gaziantep Airport. We set off for Izmir with our Sun Express airline flight that will depart at 22.55. We say goodbye to you with sadness to meet on our next trip. Goodbye.

Breakfast: To be taken at the hotel and is included in the tour price.

Lunch: Halfeti or Gaziantep Local Menu.

Dinner: To be taken as an extra at a point to be determined by our guide.

Accommodation: ATTENTION RETURN DAY. THERE IS NO HOTEL ACCOMMODATION TONIGHT.

Route: Gaziantep City Tours (30 km)

Total Distance to be Covered: 30 km

TOTAL TOUR DISTANCE: 1110 KM

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 accept that they purchase these activities at their own request and initiative and that they establish a direct contractual relationship with the relevant service provider. Our agency is not responsible for any accidents, injuries, and damages that may occur during extra tours; the responsibility belongs to the company providing the service. The guest accepts that they know these activities involve risks, that their health condition is suitable for participation, and that all responsibility belongs to them. In addition, these activities are outside the scope of insurance.

CLIMATE

A continental climate is seen in our Southeastern Anatolia Region. The characteristic of the continental climate is that winters are cold and snowy, and summers are generally hot and arid. 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, and the temperature difference between night and day and the annual temperature difference are very high.

OTHER DETAILS

Sira Night: It is an entertainment where local music is played and sung, and Cig Kofte, Ayran, Mirra, and Sıllık Dessert are served.

Nemrut Sunset: 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 buys the tour is considered to have accepted these two situations from the beginning.

Halfeti Boat Tour: It is an organization where the appearance of the sunken city of Halfeti, which remained underwater with the dam, is watched with lake boats.

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 Lamps, Sound System for Guide Announcement, 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 Lamps, Sound System for Guide Announcement, CD and DVD Player.

TEMSA PRESTIGE: 31+1 or 27+1 Seating, Reclining Bus Seats, ABS, ASR, Air Conditioning, 1 Monitor, 1 Refrigerator, Kitchen Unit with Water Heater, Reading Lamps, Sound System for Guide Announcement, 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 Lamps, Sound System for Guide Announcement, CD and DVD Player.

VOLKSWAGEN CRAFTER: 12+1 or 16+1 Seating, Specially Designed Reclining Bus Seats, ABS, ASR, Air Conditioning, 1 Refrigerator, Reading Lamps, Sound System for Guide Announcement, 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.