GAP Tour with Departure from Ankara - 3 Nights

GAZİANTEP ZEUGMA MOSAIC MUSEUM - GAZİANTEP – EMİNE GÖĞÜŞ KITCHEN MUSEUM – TAHMİS COFFEE -  GAZİANTEP BAZAARS - ŞANLIURFA

Our tour, starts at 01:30 in front of Ankara Söğütözü Ulusoy Facilities (Opposite Armada Mall) and we head towards Gaziantep following the Ankara – Aksaray – 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 Zeugma Mosaic Museum, where mosaics excavated from Zeugma and artifacts belonging to the region are exhibited. After our museum tour, we head to our restaurant where we will taste Antep delicacies. Following our extra lunch, we see the Gaziantep Castle (Panoramic), one of the rare structures in Turkey whose construction date and civilization are unknown and which has survived to the present day. Then, we visit the Emine Göğüş Culinary Arts Museum located at the skirts of the Castle. After getting to know the world-famous Gaziantep Cuisine closely, we will taste Menengiç Coffee at Tahmis Coffee. You can explore the Antep bazaars together with our guide. After the free time we will give at the Coppersmiths' and Almacılar bazaars, we go to Şanlıurfa, known as the city of prophets. We check into our hotel in Şanlıurfa.  Accommodation will take place at our hotel. After checking into our hotel, our guests who wish can join the dinner Sıra Night, which is a part of Urfa culture. Our Sıra Night will include dinner. Guests who do not wish to join the Sıra Night can have dinner at restaurants around the hotel (Extra).

Morning Breakfast: Will be Taken as Extra at Highway Rest Stop Facilities.
Lunch: Free Menu in Gaziantep
Dinner: Will be taken at the Sıra Night. Included in the Sıra Night price.
Accommodation: Şanlıurfa Hotels, etc. 
Rest Stop Facilities: Pozantı Region Facilities
Route: Ankara – Gaziantep (700 km) Intra-Region Tours (40 km) Gaziantep - Şanlıurfa ( 140 km)
Total Distance to be Covered: 880 km
Hotel Check-in Time: 18:30

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

Our tour, after the breakfast we will have at our hotel in the morning, starts our trip with Harran, the most popular district of Şanlıurfa. Here, we see the Harran Mound, which is 22 meters high in the middle of the city of Harran, the Harran Grand Mosque, which has the feature of being the oldest mosque established during the Islamic period in Turkey, the First Islamic Madrasah in Anatolia located in its courtyard (Harran University), the Historical City Walls, and we visit one of the Conic Domed Houses. After our house visit, we leave Harran and head towards Göbekli Tepe 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 world's oldest known temple. 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, Makam Mosque named after the Shrine of Prophet Abraham, Rızvaniye Mosque, Mevledi Halil Mosque, and the cave where Prophet Abraham was born. We view the panoramic Urfa Castle and visit the Sipahiler, Hüseyinciler, and Coppersmiths Bazaars, which are among the Historical Bazaars. Afterwards, we take a tea break at Gümrük Han, which you might remember from the movie Bandit (Eşkıya). We go to the shop where we can buy isot, pepper paste, pomegranate molasses, and Antep pistachio. After our shopping break, we meet our vehicle, follow the historical Silk Road, and travel to the city of Mardin via Viranşehir and Kızıltepe. We check into our hotel. Dinner and accommodation at our hotel.

Morning Breakfast: Will be Taken at the Hotel and is Included in the Tour Price.
Lunch: Will be Taken as 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 

Our tour, after the breakfast we will have at our hotel in the morning, starts touring Mardin. Our first stop in Mardin will be the Dayrulzafaran Monastery, which is the center of the Syriac people all over the world. Built as a sun temple during the time of the Shamsis and later serving as the Patriarchate Center of the Syriac people for hundreds of years, the information we will acquire about the Monastery will leave us in awe of this place. Afterwards, we visit the Kasımiye Madrasah, built in the 15th century by the Akkoyunlu Ruler Sultan Kasım. After acquiring important historical information, we continue our way on foot through the historical streets of Mardin and visit the Grand Mosque (Ulu Mosque), one of the most important historical structures of Mardin, which houses 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 located right across from us, we give free time in the bazaars for you to buy souvenirs made of telkari, the wire-embroidered silver processing art unique to the famous Midyat, jewelry, and Syriac wines. Then, we let ourselves down from the three-way location, pass through the Abbara structures which are among the symbols of Mardin, meet our waiting vehicle, and have our lunch consisting of local flavors. After lunch, we head to the shopping point where you can find almond sugar, walnut sausage, and Dibek coffee. Following our shopping break, we depart for Diyarbakır, the oldest and most rooted city of Southeast Anatolia. 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 'Age 35', was born and which currently serves as a museum (If not open, Cemil Paşa Mansion will be visited). This house is also the finest example of Diyarbakır civil architecture. We visit the Diyarbakır Grand Mosque (Ulu Mosque), which is believed to be one of the oldest mosques in Islamic history within the city 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 city walls known to have a 9,000-year history whose construction date and civilization are unknown, the Ten-Eyed Bridge built over the Tigris River, and the Hevsel Gardens. After viewing the Mardin Gate panoramically, we check into our hotel. Dinner and accommodation 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, etc.
Route: Mardin - Diyarbakır (110 km) Intra-Region 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, leaves our hotel early in the morning and reaches Kahta via Siverek. From here, we board 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 by using the stairs. After seeing the Statues of Antiochus I, Zeus, Apollo, Heracles, Commagene, Eagle, and Lion, we take a short walk to the West Terrace and have toured Nemrut, considered the 8th Wonder of the World, in detail. After the visits to the west and east terraces and the sacrificial altar, we set off for Halfeti, the only place in Turkey where the black rose grows. With our guests who wish, we embark on our boat tour on the Dam lake lasting about 1 hour (Extra). During the boat tour, we see Rumkale and Savaşan Village, which remains entirely underwater and is the subject of pictures. After the boat tour, we give a short free time. Afterwards, we depart for Birecik. Here, we see the bald ibis birds, which are facing extinction in the world and can only be found in Morocco and Birecik. At the end of our tours, we start our return journey. We begin our return journey via Adana - Aksaray - Ankara.

Morning Breakfast: Will be Taken at the Hotel and is Included in the Tour Price.
Lunch: Will be Taken as Extra in Halfeti.
Dinner: Will be taken as extra at highway rest stop facilities.
Accommodation: There Will Be No Accommodation Tonight.
Route: Diyarbakır - Kahta (145 km) Adıyaman - Halfeti (120 km) Halfeti - Ankara (1240 km)
Total Distance to be Covered: 1600 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, while summers are generally hot and arid. In places where the continental climate is observed, winter starts early and the average duration of snow on the ground is 90 days. Summers also start as early as winter and are hot, but since humidity is low, this heat is not felt intensely; the temperature difference between night and day and the annual temperature difference is very high.

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

*** The list of our contracted hotels according to regions is stated above. During peak periods, accommodation can also be made 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 Modification 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 Above Accommodation, the Package Fee is 5000 TL Per Person. Cancellation Refund Assurance Package cannot be added to Tours with Flights.

OTHER DETAILS

Sıra Night: It is an entertainment where local music is played and sung, and Çiğ Köfte, Ayran, Mırra, and Şıllık Dessert are served.

Nemrut Tour: It is an organization of ascending to Mount Nemrut by minibuses and viewing the GAP region from above. In addition, if the Nemrut road is closed due to snow on the date the tour takes place, the Nemrut Tour may be canceled without producing any alternative. 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 conditions from the beginning.

Halfeti Boat Tour: It is an organization of viewing the underwater appearance of the sunken city Halfeti, which was submerged by the dam, with lake boats.

BUSES

MERCEDES TRAVEGO & TOURISMO: 46+1+1 Seating, Abs, Asr, Air Conditioned, Body Lowering-Raising 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 Conditioned, Body Lowering-Raising 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 Conditioned, Body Lowering-Raising 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 Conditioned, Body Lowering-Raising 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.