Day 1: Diyarbakır – Mardin
We meet our guests at Diyarbakır Airport at 08:40 in the morning and set off for Mardin.
Our first stop is the Deyrulzafaran Monastery, one of the most important centers of Syriac culture. After touring the monastery with our guide’s explanations, we head to Mardin city center.
Then we visit:
- Kasımiye Madrasa
- Zinciriye Madrasa
- Old Mardin, famous for its historic stone houses and narrow streets
After some free time, we check in to our hotel.
Accommodation: Mardin
Day 2: Mardin – Harran – Şanlıurfa
After breakfast, we depart for Şanlıurfa.
First, we visit **Harran**, famous for its cone-domed houses. After learning about Harran culture here, we continue to Şanlıurfa city center.
As part of our visits, the following will be seen:
- **Balıklıgöl**
- **Cave of Prophet Abraham**
- **Şanlıurfa Archaeology Museum**
Afterward, we provide free time for shopping for isot, spices, and local products, where you can buy the famous Urfa specialties.
In the evening, guests who wish may join an unforgettable **Şanlıurfa Sıra Gecesi** program (optional, extra).
**Accommodation: Şanlıurfa**
Day 3: Göbekli Tepe – Halfeti – Gaziantep
After breakfast, we visit
Göbeklitepe, the world’s oldest known temple complex.
Then we head to Halfeti. There, guests who wish can join the
Halfeti Boat Tour (extra charge) to discover the submerged villages and unique scenery.
After arriving in Gaziantep, we complete our day with:
- Zeugma Mosaic Museum
- Gaziantep city tour
- A katmer break at the famous Katmerci Zekeriya Usta
Overnight: Gaziantep
Day 4: Gaziantep – Kahta – Mount Nemrut
After breakfast, we depart for Kahta.
Here, we change vehicles and continue by minibus up to Nemrut Mountain National Park. Accompanied by our guide, we visit the magnificent giant statues of the Kingdom of Commagene and the East and West Terraces.
After enjoying the magnificent Nemrut view, we return to Kahta and check into our hotel.
Accommodation: Kahta
Day 5: Kahta – Diyarbakır – Return
After breakfast, we depart for Diyarbakır.
On our city tour, we will visit:
- Hevsel Gardens
- The Ten-Eyed Bridge
- Hasan Paşa Inn
- Ulu Mosque
- Historical streets of Diyarbakır and the area around the city walls
At the end of the tour, we will head to Diyarbakır Airport at the time determined by our guide and bid farewell to our valued guests, hoping to meet again on another Gurmeler Gezi trip.
End of our tour.