GAP Tour from Bursa 3 Nights

DEPARTURE

Our tour begins with our night journey departing at 19.00 from in front of the Bursa Kent Meydanı Mall.

GAZİANTEP - GAZİANTEP ZEUGMA MUSEUM - GAZİANTEP – EMİNE GÖĞÜŞ CULINARY MUSEUM VISIT – TAHMİS COFFEEHOUSE -  GAZİANTEP BAZAARS - ŞANLIURFA

Our tour, after picking up guests at 01.30 in front of the Ankara Söğütözü Ulusoy Facilities (Opposite Armada Mall), proceeds along the Ankara – Aksaray – Pozantı - Adana route towards Gaziantep. After a free breakfast break on the way, we head towards Gaziantep, known as the Paris of the East. In Gaziantep, we first visit the Gaziantep Zeugma Museum, where mosaics unearthed from Zeugma and artifacts belonging to the region are exhibited. Then, we leave the museum and head to our restaurant to taste Antep delicacies. After our extra lunch, 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. Afterwards, we visit the Emine Göğüş Culinary Museum located at the foot of the Castle. After getting to know the world-famous Gaziantep Cuisine closely, we will taste Menengiç Coffee at Tahmis Coffeehouse. You can explore the Antep bazaars with our guide. After the free time we will give in the Coppersmiths and Spice Bazaars, we head to Şanlıurfa, known as the city of prophets. We check into our hotel in Şanlıurfa. Accommodation will be at our hotel. After checking into our hotel, guests who wish can join the Sıra Gecesi with dinner, which is a part of Urfa culture. Our Sıra Gecesi will include dinner. Guests who do not wish to attend the Sıra Gecesi can eat at restaurants around the hotel. (Extra)

Breakfast: Will be taken extra at the roadside rest stops.
Lunch: Free Menu in Gaziantep
Dinner: Will be taken at the Sıra Gecesi. Included in the Sıra Gecesi price.
Accommodation: Şanlıurfa Hotels, etc. 
Rest Stops: Pozantı Region Facilities
Route: Bursa – Gaziantep (1050km) Regional Tours (40 km) Gaziantep - Şanlıurfa ( 140 km)
Total Distance to be Covered: 1230 km
Hotel Check-in Time: 18.30

ŞANLIURFA – GÖBEKLİ TEPE – BALIKLI GÖL – GÜMRÜK HAN – SIRA GECESİ - HARRAN – HARRAN ULU MOSQUE – FIRST ISLAMIC MADRASAH - MARDİN

Our tour, after the breakfast we will have at our hotel in the morning, starts with a trip to Harran, the most popular district of Şanlıurfa. Here, we visit 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 distinction of being the oldest mosque built in the Islamic period in Turkey, the First Islamic Madrasah (Harran University) established in Anatolia located in its courtyard, the Inner Castle, the Historical Walls, and one of the Conical Domed Houses. Leaving Harran, we head to Göbekli Tepe in Şanlıurfa. We visit the Göbekli Tepe 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 go to our restaurant to taste Şanlıurfa delicacies. After lunch, we start our tour in the center of Şanlıurfa. We see the Halil Rahman Lake, Balıklı Göl, Ayn Zeliha Lake, the Makam Mosque, which takes its name from the Shrine of Prophet Abraham, Rızvaniye Mosque, Mevledi Halil Mosque, and the cave where Prophet Abraham was born. We visit the Panoramic Urfa Castle, and the historical bazaars of Sipahiler, Hüseyinciler, and Coppersmiths. Then we take a tea break at Gümrük Han, which you might remember from the movie Eşkıya. At the end of the day, we meet with our vehicle and head to the city of Mardin via Viranşehir and Kızıltepe, following the historical Silk Road. We check into our hotel. Dinner and accommodation are at our hotel.

Breakfast: Will be taken at the hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be taken extra in Şanlıurfa.
Dinner: Will be taken at our hotel. Included in the price.
Accommodation:  Mardin Hotels, etc.
Route: Şanlıurfa - Harran (50 km) Harran - Balıklıgöl ( 50 km) Balıklıgöl - Göbeklitepe ( 190 km)
Total Distance to be Covered: 290 km
Hotel Check-in Time: 19.00 - 20.00

MARDİN – DAYRULZAFARAN MONASTERY – KASIMİYE MADRASAH – OLD PTT BUILDING – ULU MOSQUE - DİYARBAKIR – CAHİT SITKI TARANCI MUSEUM – DİYARBAKIR ULU MOSQUE – MARDİN GATE WALLS  

Our tour, after the breakfast we will have at our hotel in the morning, starts with exploring Mardin. Our first stop in Mardin will be the Dayrul Zafaran Monastery, which is the center for the Syriac people all over the world. The information we will learn 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 fascinate us. Then we visit the Kasımiye Madrasah, 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 Ulu Mosque, 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 right across from us, you can buy 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 have our lunch consisting of local flavors. After lunch, we head to Diyarbakır, the oldest and most deep-rooted city of the Southeast. We start the Diyarbakır tour. We visit the house where Cahit Sıtkı Tarancı, one of the important names of our literary world, known for his poem "35 Years", was born and which currently serves as a museum (If it is not open, Cemil Paşa Mansion will be visited). This house is also the most beautiful example of Diyarbakır civil architecture. We visit the Diyarbakır Ulu Mosque, which is believed to be one of the oldest mosques in Islamic history within the walls and is the 5th Haram al-Sharif established in Anatolia. We see and photograph the Goat Bastion (Keçi Burcu), the oldest of the Diyarbakır walls, which is known to have a 9000-year history, the 10-Eyed Bridge built over the Tigris River, and the Hevsel Gardens. After seeing the Mardin Gate and the New Gate panoramically, we check into our hotel. Dinner and accommodation are at our hotel.

Breakfast: Will be taken at the hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be taken as a local menu at a Mardin restaurant.
Dinner: Will be taken as an open buffet or set menu at the hotel.
Accommodation: Diyarbakır Hotels, etc.
Route: Mardin - Diyarbakır (110 km) Regional Tours (30 km) 
Total Distance to be Covered: 140 km
Hotel Check-in Time: 19.30

MOUNT NEMRUT – HALFETİ - BİRECİK BALD IBIS BREEDING FARM

Our tour, leaving our hotel early in the morning, reaches Narince Village using the Nissibi Bridge via Siverek. 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 I. Antiochus, Zeus, Apollo, Heracles, Commagene, Eagle, and Lion, and after a short walk, we pass to the West Terrace, having visited Nemrut, which is accepted as the 8th Wonder of the World, in detail. After the west and east terrace and donation altar tours, we head to Halfeti, the only place in Turkey where the black rose grows. With our guests who wish, we go on our boat tour on the dam, which lasts about 1 hour. (Extra) During the boat tour, we see the Rum Castle and the Savaşan Village, which is entirely submerged and has been the subject of pictures. After the boat tour, we give a short free time. Afterwards, we head to Birecik. Here, we see the bald ibis birds, which are endangered in the world and found only in Morocco and Birecik. We start our return journey. We begin our return journey via Adana - Aksaray - Ankara.

Breakfast: Will be taken at the hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be taken extra in Halfeti.
Dinner: Will be taken extra at roadside facilities.
Accommodation: There will be no accommodation tonight.
Route: Diyarbakır - Narince (145 km) Adıyaman - Halfeti (120 km) Halfeti - Bursa (1240 km)
Total Distance to be Covered: 1600 km

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 specified above. In busy periods, accommodation can also be provided in hotels outside the list.

CANCELLATION AND REFUND ASSURANCE 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 Assurance Package cannot be added to tours with flights.

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.

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: In our tours, any of the vehicle types mentioned above is used according to the number of people.

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