GAP Wind Tour 4 Nights Departing from Edirne - Kırklareli

DEPARTURE

Our tour begins with our departure at 15.00 from in front of Edirne Migros (Old Kipa) - 16.00 from in front of Kırklareli Governorship.

ADANA - SABANCI MOSQUE - GAZİANTEP ZEUGMA MOSAIC MUSEUM - EMİNE GÖĞÜŞ KITCHEN MUSEUM - TAHMİS COFFEE HOUSE - GAZİANTEP HAMAM MUSEUM - GAZİANTEP BAZAARS

Our tour starts by picking up guests at 02.00 in front of Ankara Mesa Mall and 02.15 in front of Ankara Söğütözü Ulusoy Facilities (Opposite Armada Mall), and we head towards Adana following the Ankara - Aksaray - Pozantı route. After a free breakfast on the way, we move to 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 Great Clock Tower, Adana Grand Mosque, Ramazanoğlu Mansion (Panoramic), and the famous Stone Bridge built over the Seyhan River will be our main sightseeing points. After visiting the Sabancı Mosque, we set off for Gaziantep, known as the Paris of the East. In Gaziantep, we first visit the Gaziantep Zeugma Mosaic Museum, where mosaics unearthed from Zeugma and artifacts belonging to the region are exhibited. After our museum visit, we go 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. Then, we visit the Emine Göğüş Kitchen Museum located at the foot of the Castle. After getting to know the world-famous Gaziantep Cuisine closely, we head to the Hamam Museum to get to know the Hamam Culture, another important culture of the city. Afterwards, we taste Menengiç coffee at Tahmis Coffee House. You can explore the Antep bazaars with our guide. After the free time we will give in the Coppersmiths and Almacılar bazaars, we check into our hotel. Dinner and accommodation will be at our hotel.

Breakfast: Will be taken extra at the roadside rest stop.
Lunch: Free menu 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.
Rest Stops: Roadside facilities
Route: Kırklareli – Gaziantep (1300 km) Intra-regional trips (40 km)
Total Distance to be Covered: 1340 km
Hotel Check-in Time: 18.30

BİRECİK BALD IBIS BREEDING FARM - HALFETİ - MOUNT NEMRUT

Our tour continues after breakfast at our hotel, stopping by the Bald Ibis Breeding Farm in Birecik. We start by seeing our endangered birds on-site and getting information, then reach Halfeti. In Halfeti, the only place where the black rose grows in Turkey, we go on our boat tour on the dam lake, which lasts about 1 hour, with our guests who wish (Extra). During the boat tour, we see Rumkale and the Savaşan Village, which is entirely underwater and the subject of pictures. After the boat tour, we give a short free time. Then we head towards Adıyaman. When we arrive in Kahta, we board our minibuses and set off for 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. We see the statues of Antiochus I, 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 visiting the west and east terraces and the altar of offerings, we head towards 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 the hotel and is included in the tour price.
Accommodation: Adıyaman or Diyarbakır Hotels etc.
Route: Gaziantep - Halfeti (120 km) Halfeti - Adıyaman (120 km) Intra-regional (80 km)
Total Distance to be Covered: 320 km
Hotel Check-in Time: 18.30

DİYARBAKIR - GRAND MOSQUE - HASANKEYF - MİDYAT - TELKARİ BAZAAR

Our tour continues after breakfast at our hotel, first visiting the Diyarbakır Grand 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. 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 the oldest of the Diyarbakır walls. Afterwards, we drink our fatigue tea at Sülüklü Han. After seeing the Mardin Gate panoramically, we move to Batman, the land of oil. We move to Hasankeyf, whose old settlement area is under dam waters, via the Batman city center. After seeing the Sultan Süleyman Mosque Minaret, İmam Abdullah Dervish Lodge, and Zeynel Bey Tomb, which were moved here from the old settlement area, panoramically, we move to the historical Midyat, which is a part of Upper Mesopotamia. We give free time in the bazaars for you to buy souvenirs and jewelry made of telkari, 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. After our shopping break, we meet our vehicle and head to 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 restaurant in Batman or Diyarbakır.
Dinner: Will be taken as an open buffet or set menu at the hotel.
Accommodation: Mardin or Midyat Hotels etc.
Route: Adıyaman – Diyarbakır (220 km) Diyarbakır - Hasankeyf (130 km) Hasankeyf - Midyat (50 km) Intra-regional trips (40 km)
Total Distance to be Covered: 440 km
Hotel Check-in Time: 19.30

DARA ANCIENT CITY - DAYRULZAFARAN MONASTERY - KASIMİYE MADRASA - OLD PTT BUILDING - GRAND MOSQUE - GÖBEKLİTEPE - ŞANLIURFA - SIRA NIGHT

Our tour continues after breakfast at our hotel, moving to the Dara Ancient City, called the Ephesus of the East, with our guests who wish (Extra) (It will be done if there is sufficient majority). In the Dara Ancient City, one of the most important settlements of Upper Mesopotamia in history, we see the Water Cisterns, Historical Stone Quarry, and Cemetery. After our ancient city tour, we start touring Mardin. Our first stop in Mardin will be the Dayrulzafaran Monastery, which is the center of the Syriac people all over the world (Depending on time and conditions, Mor Gabriel Monastery may be visited instead of Dayrulzafaran). The information we will get 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 Madrasa, 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 buildings 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 located right across from us, you can buy famous Mardin soaps or almond candies during the free time we will give. Then we leave ourselves down from the three-road junction, pass through the Abbaras, which are symbols of Mardin, meet our vehicle waiting for us, and move to Şanlıurfa, the City of Prophets. We visit the Göbeklitepe Sacred Area, which is the apple of the eye of world archaeology, where archaeological studies are still ongoing, and which contains the first temple known in the world. At the end of the day, we meet our vehicle and reach our hotel. We go to the dinner Sıra Night, which is a part of Urfa culture, with our guests who wish. (Extra)

Breakfast: Will be taken at the hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch: Free lunch
Dinner: Will be taken extra at the Sıra Night or restaurant.
Accommodation: Şanlıurfa Hotels
Route: Mardin City Tour (50 km) Mardin Şanlıurfa (200 km)
Total Distance to be Covered: 250 km
Hotel Check-in Time: 18.30

ŞANLIURFA – BALIKLI GÖL – HARRAN – HARRAN GRAND MOSQUE – RETURN

Our tour continues after breakfast at our hotel, starting our trip 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 Grand Mosque, which has the feature of being the oldest mosque built in the Islamic period in Turkey, the first Islamic Madrasa (Harran University) established in Anatolia located in its courtyard, the Historical Walls, and visit one of the Conical Domed Houses. Leaving Harran, we go to our restaurant to taste Şanlıurfa delicacies. After the meal, we start our tour in the center of Şanlıurfa. We see Halil Rahman Lake, Balıklı Göl, Ayn Zeliha Lake, Makam Mosque, which takes its name from the Tomb of Prophet Abraham, Rızvaniye Mosque, Mevledi Halil Mosque, and the cave where Prophet Abraham was born. We visit the Panoramic Urfa Castle, and the Sipahiler, Huseyinciler, and Coppersmiths Bazaars, which are among the Historical Bazaars. Afterwards, we take a tea break at Gümrük Han, which you may remember from the movie Eşkıya. After our break and local shopping, we start our return journey.

Breakfast: Will be taken at the hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be taken extra.
Dinner: Will be taken extra at the roadside rest stop.
Accommodation: ATTENTION THERE IS NO HOTEL ACCOMMODATION TONIGHT.
Route: Şanlıurfa - Kırklareli (1460 km)

RETURN

Our tour ends by dropping you off at the points where we picked you up in the early morning hours, and we sadly bid you farewell until our next trip. Goodbye...

Total Tour Distance: 3714 KM

CLIMATE

A continental climate is observed in our Southeastern Anatolia Region. The characteristics of the continental climate are cold and snowy winters, and generally hot and dry summers. In areas 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 as intensely; there is a very large difference between day and night temperatures as well as annual temperature variations.

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

CANCELLATION AND REFUND GUARANTEE PACKAGE: A 100% unconditional refund guarantee is offered in case of reservation cancellation requests or changes made up to 72 hours (3 days) before the tour departure date. The package fee is 3000 TL per person for tours with 1, 2, or 3 nights of accommodation. The package fee is 5000 TL per person for tours with 4 or more nights of accommodation. The Cancellation and Refund Guarantee Package cannot be added to tours including flights.

OTHER DETAILS

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

Nemrut Tour: If the Nemrut road is closed due to snow on the date of the tour when ascending Mount Nemrut by minibus, the Nemrut Tour may be canceled without any alternative being provided. 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 in advance.

SCOPE OF MANDATORY TRAVEL INSURANCE NO. 1618

It is not health insurance and does not cover treatment expenses. (Private health insurance is a personal expense of the guest)

BUSES

MERCEDES TRAVEGO & TOURISMO: 46+1+1 Seating, ABS, ASR, Air Conditioning, Body Lowering/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/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/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/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.

WOLKSWAGEN 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, any of the vehicle types mentioned above is used in our tours.

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