GAP Tour with Departure from Ankara 5 Nights

MERSİN - CENNET CEHENNEM SINKHOLE - KIZ KALESİ - KANLIDİVANE

Our tour starts by picking you up at 02:00 in front of Mesa AVM and at 02:15 in front of Ankara Söğütözü Ulusoy Facilities (Opposite Armada AVM). We reach Pozantı by following the Ankara – Aksaray – Pozantı route. After the free breakfast break 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. The Cennet sinkhole is a large sinkhole formed as a result of the collapse of the ceiling due to the effect of chemical erosion caused by an underground stream. At the southern part of the sinkhole floor, there is a cave entrance approximately 200 m long with its deepest point at 135 m, and a small church at the mouth of this cave. Following our sinkhole visit, we view the Elaiussa Sebaste Ancient City (Panoramically) and give a photo break opposite Kız Kalesi (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 at that time, rock reliefs, churches, ancient period tomb ruins, and other monumental works. After our ancient city tour, we set off for our hotel.

Breakfast: Will be Taken Extra at Highway Rest Stops.
Lunch: Taken at the Restaurant Designated by Our Guide. (Extra)
Dinner: 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 Stops: Highway Facilities
Route: Ankara - Mersin (510 km) Mersin - Kız Kalesi - Mersin (170 km)
Total Distance to be Covered: 680 km
Hotel Check-in Time: 18:30

TARSUS - SEVEN SLEEPERS CAVE - ADANA - SABANCI MOSQUE - GAZİANTEP ZEUGMA MOSAIC MUSEUM – TAHMİS COFFEE – GAZİANTEP BATH MUSEUM

Our tour, following the breakfast we will have at our hotel in the morning, we set off for Tarsus, the city whose name has remained unchanged 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 Surah Al-Kahf in the Holy Quran. Afterwards, the main places we will visit in Tarsus will be; 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 set off for Adana, a city located in the middle of the Çukurova Plain and nourished by the fertile waters of the Seyhan River. During our Adana tour, the Big Clock Tower, Adana Great Mosque, Ramazanoğlu Mansion (Panoramic), and the famous Taşköprü (Stone Bridge) built on the Seyhan River will be our main sightseeing points. After visiting the Sabancı Mosque, we set off for Gaziantep, referred to as the Paris of the East. In Gaziantep, we first visit the Gaziantep Zeugma Mosaic Museum, where mosaics excavated from Zeugma and artifacts belonging to the region are exhibited. Following our museum tour, 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 Museum located at the foothills of the Castle. After getting closely acquainted with the world-famous Gaziantep Cuisine, we go to the Bath Museum to closely get acquainted with the Bath Culture, which is another important culture of the city. Afterwards, we take a menengiç coffee break at Tahmis Coffee. We give free time in front of Almacılar Bazaar, which is one of the most striking features of the region, located near Tahmis Coffee. At the end of the free time, we meet with our vehicle to set off for our hotel. Dinner and accommodation will take place at our hotel.

Breakfast: Will be Taken at the Hotel and is Included in the Tour Price.
Lunch: Will be Taken Extra at the Restaurant Designated in Gaziantep.
Dinner: 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) In-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, following the breakfast we will have at our hotel in the morning, we set off 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. Afterwards, we reach Halfeti. In Halfeti, which is the only place in Turkey where the black rose grows, we embark on our boat tour on the Dam lasting about 1 hour with our guests who wish (Extra). During the Boat Tour, we see Rumkale and Savaşan Village, which is completely submerged and the subject of paintings. Following the boat tour, we set off for Şanlıurfa, the City of Prophets. We start our tour with Harran, the most popular district of Şanlıurfa. Here we see the Harran Mound, which exists at a height of 22 meters in the middle of the City of Harran, the Harran Great Mosque, which has the feature of being the oldest mosque established in the Islamic period in Turkey, the First Islamic Madrasah established in Anatolia (Harran University) located in its courtyard, the Inner Castle, Historical Walls, and visit one of the Conical Domed Houses. After our house visit, leaving Harran, we go to our restaurant to taste Şanlıurfa delicacies. After the meal, we start our tour in Şanlıurfa center. We see Halil Rahman Lake, Balıklı Göl (Lake of Fish), Ayn Zeliha Lake, Makam Mosque named after Prophet Abraham's Station, Rızvaniye Mosque, Mevledi Halil Mosque, and the cave where Prophet Abraham was born. We tour the Panoramic Urfa Castle, and Historical Bazaars such as Sipahiler, Hüseyinciler, and Copper Bazaars. Afterwards, we give a tea break at Gümrük Han, which you might remember from the movie Eşkıya (The Bandit). At the end of the tea break, we go to the shop where we can buy Isot, Pepper Paste, Pomegranate Syrup, and Pistachios. Following our shopping break, we meet with our vehicle and reach our hotel. With the guests who wish, we go to the dinner Sıra Night, which is a part of Urfa culture (Extra).

Breakfast: Will be Taken at the Hotel and is Included in the Tour Price.
Lunch: Will be Taken Extra at the Restaurant.
Dinner: Will be Taken 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 MADRASAH – OLD PTT BUILDING – GREAT MOSQUE

Our tour, following the breakfast we will have at our hotel in the morning, we tour 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. Afterwards, we set off towards Mardin via the Silk Road over Viranşehir - Kızıltepe. We start touring Mardin. Our first stop in Mardin will be the Dayrulzafaran Monastery (Mor Gabriel Monastery can be visited instead of Dayrulzafaran Monastery depending on availability), which is the center of the Syriac People all over the world. The information we will acquire about the Monastery, which was built as a sun temple in the times of the Shamsis and later served as the Patriarchate center of the Syriacs for hundreds of years, will leave us fascinated. Then we visit the Kasımiye Madrasah, built in the 15th century by the Akkoyunlu Ruler Sultan Kasım. After obtaining important historical information, we continue our way on foot through the historical streets of Mardin and visit the Great Mosque, one of the most important historical buildings 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 right across from us, during the free time we will give, you can buy the famous Mardin soaps or almond candies. Afterwards, we let ourselves down from the three-road junction, pass through the Abbara (vaulted passages), which are one of the symbols of Mardin, meet with our vehicle waiting for us, and head towards 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 the Mardin Restaurant.
Dinner: Will be Taken as an Open Buffet or Set Menu at the Hotel.
Accommodation: Mardin Hotels etc.
Route: Şanlıurfa – Mardin (200 km) In-Region Tours (30 km)
Total Distance to be Covered: 230 km
Hotel Check-in Time: 19:30

DARA ANTIQUE CITY - BEYAZSU - MIDIAT – TELKARİ BAZAR - HASANKEYF - BATMAN   

Our tour, after breakfast at our hotel in the morning, departs for the Dara Antique City, referred to as the Ephesus of the East. In the Dara Antique City, one of the most important settlements of Upper Mesopotamia in history, we see the Cisterns, Historical Stone Quarry, and Necropolis. After our tour of the ancient city, 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, region-specific trees, and greenery. After drinking tea and coffee 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 telkari (silver wire-work) which is specific to Midyat, and Syriac wines. You can take lovely photos by walking among the historical Midyat Houses. At the end of the free time, we depart for the shopping spot where you can find almond candy, walnut sausage, and Dibek coffee. At the end of our shopping break, we depart for Hasankeyf, whose old settlement area remains under dam waters. After viewing the Sultan Suleyman Mosque Minaret, İmam Abdullah Zawiyah, and Zeynel Bey Tomb panoramically, which were moved here from the old settlement, we depart for Batman, the land of oil. We continue our journey to Diyarbakır via Batman city center. Dinner and overnight stay at our hotel.

Morning Breakfast: Will be taken at the hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch: Free Lunch
Dinner: Will be taken at the hotel as an Open Buffet or Set Menu and is included in the tour price.
Accommodation: Midyat Hotels etc.
Route: Dara - Mardin (15 km) Dara - Beyaz Su (80 km) Beyaz Su - Midyat (50 km) Midyat Sightseeing (60 km) Midyat - Hasankeyf (50 km) Hasankeyf - Diyarbakır (140 km) 
Total Distance to be Covered: 395 km
Hotel Check-in Time: 18.30

DİYARBAKIR - GREAT MOSQUE - MOUNT NEMRUT 

Our tour, after breakfast at our hotel in the morning, we first visit the Diyarbakır Great Mosque in Diyarbakır, which is believed to be one of the oldest mosques in Islamic history within the city walls and is the 5th Harem-i Şerif established in Anatolia. When we look towards the Tigris River, we see and photograph the Ten-Eyed Bridge built over the Tigris River, the Hevsel Gardens, and the Goat Bastion, which is known to have a 9000-year history and is the oldest of the Diyarbakır city walls. We drink our fatigue tea at Sülüklü Han. After viewing 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 use the stairs to reach the East Terrace. After seeing the Statues of Antiochus I, Zeus, Apollo, Heracles, Commagene, Eagle, and Lion, and taking a short walk to the West Terrace, we have thoroughly explored Nemrut, which is considered the 8th Wonder of the World. After visiting the west and east terraces and the offering altar, we begin our return journey. In the late evening, we bid you a sad farewell, dropping you off at the points where we picked you up, hoping to meet on our next trip. Goodbye…

Morning Breakfast: Will be Taken at the Hotel and is Included in the Tour Price.
Lunch: Will be Taken as an Extra.
Dinner: Will be Taken as an Extra at Highway Rest Stops.
Accommodation: ATTENTION THERE IS NO HOTEL ACCOMMODATION TONIGHT.
Route: Diyarbakır - Kahta (145 km) Kahta -Ankara (1000 km)
Total Distance to be Covered: 1340 km
Total Tour Distance: 2850 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

*** The list of our contracted hotels by region is specified above. During busy periods, accommodation may also be provided in 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 arid. In places where the continental climate is seen, winter starts early and the average snow cover duration 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 as well as 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 Changes up to 72 Hours (3 Days) Before the Tour Departure Day. For Tours with 1, 2, or 3 Nights Accommodation, the Package Fee is 3000 TL per person. For Tours with 4 Nights Accommodation and Above, the Package Fee is 5000 TL per person. Cancellation Refund Assurance Package cannot be added to Tours with Flights.

OTHER DETAILS

Sıra Night (Traditional Musical Gathering): 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 the organization of ascending to Mount Nemrut by minibuses to view 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 do not have the right to a refund or compensation. Every guest who purchases the tour is considered to have accepted these two conditions from the beginning.

Halfeti Boat Tour: It is the organization of viewing the underwater appearance of the sunken city Halfeti, which remains under the dam waters, with lake boats.

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 Lamps, 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 Lamps, 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 Lamps, 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 Lamps, 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 Lamps, 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 CONSUMER LAW NO 6502.