GAP Tour from Izmir 3 Nights

DEPARTURE

Our tour begins with our night journey departing from 16.00 in front of Bostanlı Ferry Terminal - 16.30 in front of Konak Atatürk High School - 17.00 in front of Bornova Ege University Campus - 20.00 in front of Uşak Bus Terminal - 21.30 in front of Afyon Kolaylı Facilities.

GAZIANTEP ZEUGMA MOSAIC MUSEUM - GAZIANTEP – EMINE GÖĞÜŞ KITCHEN TOUR – TAHMIS COFFEEHOUSE - GAZIANTEP BAZAARS - ŞANLIURFA

Our tour proceeds towards Gaziantep following the Konya - Pozantı - Adana route. After the free breakfast we will have on the way, we set off for 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 Kitchen Arts 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 visit the Antep bazaars with our guide. After the free time we will give in the Coppersmiths and Almacılar bazaars, we go 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, we join the dinner-included 'Sıra Gecesi' (traditional music night), which is a part of Urfa culture, with our guests who wish. Our Sıra Gecesi will include dinner. Guests who do not wish to attend the Sıra Gecesi can eat at restaurants around the hotel. (Extra)

Morning Breakfast: Will be taken extra at the roadside rest facilities.
Lunch: Free menu in Gaziantep
Dinner: Will be taken at the Sıra Gecesi. Included in the Sıra Gecesi price.
Accommodation: Şanlıurfa Hotels etc.
Rest Facilities: Afyon and Pozantı Region Facilities
Route: Izmir – Gaziantep (1120 km) Regional Tours (40 km) Gaziantep - Şanlıurfa (140 km)
Total Distance to be Covered: 1300 km
Hotel Check-in Time: 18.00

ŞANLIURFA – GÖBEKLITEPE – BALIKLIGÖL – GÜMRÜK HAN – HARRAN – HARRAN GRAND MOSQUE – FIRST ISLAMIC MADRASAH - MARDIN

Our tour starts our trip with Harran, the most popular district of Şanlıurfa, after the breakfast we will have at our hotel in the morning. Here, we visit 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 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 move to Göbeklitepe in Şanlıurfa. 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 temple known in the world. Then we go to our restaurant to taste Şanlıurfa delicacies. After lunch, we start our trip in the center of Şanlıurfa. We see Halil Rahman Lake, Balıklıgöl, Ayn Zeliha Lake, 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 Panoramic Urfa Castle, and the historical bazaars of Sipahiler, Huseyinciler, and Coppersmiths. Afterwards, 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 meet our vehicle and follow the historical Silk Road to go to the city of Mardin via Viranşehir and Kızıltepe. We check into our hotel. Dinner and accommodation are at our hotel.

Morning 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

MARDIN – DAYRULZAFARAN MONASTERY – KASIMIYE MADRASAH – OLD PTT BUILDING – GRAND MOSQUE - DIYARBAKIR – CAHIT SITKI TARANCI MUSEUM – DIYARBAKIR GRAND MOSQUE – MARDIN GATE WALLS

Our tour starts our tour of Mardin after the breakfast we will have at our hotel in the morning. 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 get about the Monastery, which was built as a sun temple during 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 the important historical information we receive, 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 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 move 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 Grand Mosque, which is believed to be one of the oldest mosques in Islamic history within the walls and is the V. Harem-i 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 panoramically, we check into our hotel. Dinner and accommodation are at our hotel.

Morning 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 at the hotel as an open buffet or set menu.
Accommodation: Diyarbakır or Adıyaman Hotels
Route: Mardin - Diyarbakır (110 km) Regional Tours (30 km)
Total Distance to be Covered: 140 km
Hotel Check-in Time: 19.30

NEMRUT MOUNTAIN – HALFETI - RETURN

Our tour leaves our hotel early in the morning and reaches Narince Village using the Nissibi Bridge via Siverek. From here, we board our minibuses and set off towards Nemrut Mountain (Extra). After a journey of approximately 1 hour, we reach the foothills of Nemrut Mountain. From here, we use the stairs to reach the East Terrace. We see the statues of I. Antiochos, Zeus, Apollo, Heracles, Commagene, Eagle, and Lion, and with 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 altar of sacrifice tours, we move 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 Rumkale and the Savaşan Village, which is completely submerged and has been the subject of pictures. After the boat tour, we give a short free time. Afterwards, we start our return journey. We start our return journey via Adana - Konya.

Morning 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 - Izmir (1210 km)
Total Distance to be Covered: 1600 km

IZMIR

Our tour, at 07:30 (THESE ARE ESTIMATED TIMES), we leave you at the points where we picked you up, and we bid you farewell with sadness, hoping to meet again on our next trip. Goodbye...

Total Tour Distance: 3350 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 cover on the ground. Summers also start as early as winter and are hot, but because the humidity is low, this heat is not felt as much; the temperature difference between night and day and the annual temperature difference are very high.

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 by region is specified above. During busy periods, accommodation may also be provided in hotels outside this list.

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

SCOPE OF MANDATORY TRAVEL INSURANCE NO. 1618

It is not health insurance; it does not cover treatment expenses. (Private health insurance is the guest's own private expense)

OTHER DETAILS

Sira Gecesi (Night of Order): It is an entertainment where local music is played and sung, and Cig Kofte, Ayran, Mirra, and Silliq dessert are served.

Nemrut Tour: By going up to Mount Nemrut with minibuses, 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 at 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 at 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 at 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 at 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.