MYSTERIOUS MESOPOTAMIA: WHERE HISTORY BEGAN, THE CRADLE OF CIVILIZATIONS, AND THE CENTER OF BELIEF
When you embark on the Mardin-GAP tour, be prepared for a journey where history and nature intertwine. This adventure, stretching from the mysterious streets of ancient cities to the peaks of mystical mountains, invites you to a unique experience in the heart of Mesopotamia. Enriched by Mardin's captivating stone architecture, Harran's fertile lands, Nemrut's magnificent statues, and Halfeti's underwater stories, this route carries the deep traces of the past into the future. The legends of Balıklıgöl, the art of the Zeugma Mosaic Museum, and the secrets of Göbeklitepe will take you to a different time period at every step. If you're ready, let's set off to discover these historical and cultural riches!

TOUR PROGRAM;
DAY 1: MARMARIS-IZMIR TRANSFER-IZMIR-GAZIANTEP FLIGHT – ZEUGMA MOSAIC MUSEUM – COPPERMAKERS' MARKET – HAMAM MUSEUM – HOTEL DINNER
We will meet with our representative at Eşref Girginç Park (opposite LC Waikiki) at 23:45 on Saturday, March 14, 2025, and depart for Izmir Airport to catch the 06:00 Izmir – Gaziantep flight (Sun Express XQ 9128). After approximately one and a half hours of flight, we arrive in Gaziantep and have a free breakfast break to rest. After breakfast, we begin our visits in Gaziantep. First, we visit the Zeugma Mosaic Museum, famous for the Gypsy Girl Mosaic, showcasing unique mosaics that adorned the homes and palaces of Mesopotamia's elite. We examine the Zeugma Mosaic Museum, the second largest mosaic museum in the world, in detail. After completing one of our important visits, we find ourselves in the Copper Bazaar. In this bazaar, where copper craftsmanship, one of Gaziantep's oldest professions, is still practiced as a handicraft, you can still hear the sound of hammers at every corner. We take a walking tour of this nostalgic, historical, and always bustling bazaar with our guide. We pass through the Zincirli Bedesten Bazaar, visit the Hamam Museum, and reach a point where we can enjoy a panoramic view of Gaziantep Castle before giving you free time. We all know that most tourists come to Gaziantep for gourmet discoveries. Therefore, we provide you with the opportunity to make the most of this free time. The best baklava, the famous tahmis coffee, chickpea wrap or kebab, beyran, katmer – all local delicacies can be found around this bazaar. After free time, we will meet at the time and location previously announced by our guide and head to our hotel in Gaziantep. Accommodation and dinner will be at our Gaziantep hotel. (GAZIANTEP ACCOMMODATION) - 4* Gaziantep Safir Hotel

DAY 2: OPTIONAL HALFETI BOAT TOUR - GÖBEKLİTEPE - BALIKLIGÖL - SIRA NIGHT - HOTEL
After breakfast at the hotel, we check out and depart for Şanlıurfa. On our way, we stop at the Halfeti district. The city, formerly known as Rumkale, became known as Halfeti after two young people, Halil and Fatma, threw themselves into the waters of the Euphrates River. We see Rumkale and the village of Savaşan, which is now submerged under the Birecik Dam. Guests who wish can participate in a boat tour here and see the village, half of which is underwater. After enjoying local dishes at our restaurant overlooking the Euphrates River, we head to Göbeklitepe, one of the most important visits of our trip. Göbeklitepe, the product of a great organization and imagination, is the oldest monument of this size and, beyond being a first, constitutes the zero point of history in many ways. We will be touring Göbeklitepe in detail with explanations from our guide, a place we believe will inspire you and leave you amazed. After our Göbeklitepe tour, we will proceed to the center of Urfa and visit Balıklıgöl, also known as Halil-Ür Rahman Lake, and Aynzeliha. This area, considered sacred, is home to carp, a species of fish that has been the subject of legends. According to legend, after Prophet Abraham was thrown into the fire, a miracle occurred, and the surroundings became a garden of roses. It is believed that the place where this miracle took place is Balıklıgöl and its surroundings. After seeing the Halil-ül Rahman Mosque, we will complete our visits and check into our hotel. Guests who wish can participate in the Urfa Sıra Gecesi (traditional evening gathering) organized in the evening and relieve the fatigue of the long day by enjoying Mesopotamian melodies, folk songs, and dances. Guests who do not wish to participate in the Sıra Gecesi can have a free evening meal to try Urfa's famous kebab. Accommodation will be at our hotel in Şanlıurfa. (SHANLIURFA ACCOMMODATION) 5* Nevali Hotel & Convention Center
DAY 3: SHANLIURFA - NEMRUT MOUNTAIN – MARDIN
After breakfast, we check out of our hotel in Urfa and set off towards NEMRUT MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK, known as the 8th wonder of the world, whose mystery remains unsolved. Located within the borders of Adıyaman province and reaching a height of 2150 meters, Nemrut Mountain is a place of pilgrimage that was included in the UNESCO World Heritage list in 1987. What makes the mountain so valuable is its ancient tombs, monumental sculptures, architectural remains, and unique landscape. King Antiochus I of Commagene, who ruled in ancient times, left the most magnificent remains of the Hellenistic Period here to show his gratitude to his gods and ancestors. We listen to these stories with the valuable narration of our guide and capture magnificent photographs. After completing one of the most unforgettable visits of our trip, we move to our hotel in Mardin where we will be staying. After dinner at our hotel, we will give our valued guests free time. (MARDIN ACCOMMODATION) 4* Park Dedeman Mardin Hotel

DAY 4: DARA ANCIENT CITY - MIDYAT - FILIGREE ART - HASANKEYF - HOTEL
After breakfast at our hotel, we first set off to visit Dara Ancient City, known as the Ephesus of Mesopotamia. Spread over a vast area, this valuable ancient city boasts churches, a market, an agora, bridges, an arsenal, dungeons, specially carved caves, silos, and tombs prepared by Roman soldiers who believed in their resurrection, carved into the stones. Founded by the Persians in 300 BC, we will explore this valuable ancient city in detail. Afterwards, we head towards Midyat, a city sweetened by vineyards and blended with Syriac culture, where we will witness the harmonious coexistence of two different religions that have preserved their beliefs and traditions for two thousand years. In Midyat, with its centuries-old houses and mansions that have served as filming locations for TV series, you'll feel like you're on a movie set. Accompanied by our guide, we explore Midyat and have the opportunity to observe the five-thousand-year-old art of filigree firsthand. Here, we offer both shopping opportunities and information about filigree art. After our lunch break, we set off towards Batman to visit Hasankeyf. Located in the Mesopotamian region, one of the oldest human settlements, Hasankeyf, with the Tigris River flowing through its center, its geographically protected structure, and thousands of caves used as dwellings, has maintained its strategic importance throughout the ages. We see its state after it was completely submerged and receive valuable information from our guide. This visit concludes our day, and we return to our hotel in Mardin. (MARDIN ACCOMMODATION) 4* Park Dedeman Mardin Hotel
DAY 5: DEYR-ÜL ZAFERAN - OLD MARDIN STREETS – MARKET AND FREE TIME - DIYARBAKIR 10-EYED BRIDGE – DIYARBAKIR WALLS - GRAND MOSQUE - COPPERMAKERS' MARKET - DIYARBAKIR-IZMIR FLIGHT - MARMARIS TRANSFER
After breakfast at the hotel, we complete our check-out procedures and depart. Our first visit is to Deyr-ül Zaferan, an ancient Syriac church and monastery, approximately 4000 years old. The monastery is a complex that was used as a Sun Temple in the BC era and later as a fortress by the Romans. Afterwards, we take a walking tour of the old streets of Mardin. In this tour, where we will see Artuklu works, we will see places such as Zinciriye Madrasa, Grand Mosque, and Şehidiye Mosque. In a journey through time, you'll feel like you're in a movie as you stroll through the historic streets, enjoying a lunch featuring local delicacies. After free time for shopping in the historic bazaar, we'll meet at the time announced by our guide and depart for Diyarbakır. First, we'll visit the Ten-Eyed Bridge, one of Diyarbakır's iconic landmarks. We'll admire the magnificent view from this historic structure, which crowns the splendor of the Tigris River, and take some of the best photos of our trip. We invite our guests who want to showcase their skills to join the traditional dance (halay) on the bridge, where many visitors are said to dance.  After seeing the Diyarbakır City Walls, we'll proceed to the Grand Mosque (Ulu Cami), one of Diyarbakır's most popular tourist attractions and also the oldest mosque in Anatolia. While touring the mosque, we can easily understand how old and multicultural Diyarbakır is. The Grand Mosque, admired for its architecture, atmosphere, and stonework, is also considered the 5th largest religious structure in the Islamic world. Finally, after shopping for Diyarbakır-specific souvenirs in the Copper Bazaar, we complete our visits and depart for Diyarbakır Airport to catch the 23:10 Diyarbakır – İzmir flight (Sunexpress XQ9283). After landing at İzmir Airport and collecting our luggage, we board our waiting vehicle and depart for Marmaris. In Marmaris, we drop you off at the meeting points and say goodbye, hoping to see you again on new adventures. NOTE: Our company cannot be held responsible for any changes to flight times that may occur due to airline companies. In such cases, our company reserves the right to make changes to the tour program.

GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
**Child discounts are valid only when staying with two adults.
**Seating arrangements in our vehicle are determined by seat numbers; seat numbers are automatically assigned after the first payment. If you have any concerns regarding seat numbers, please contact us.
**The type of vehicle used for the tour (minibus, midibus, or bus) will be determined based on the final number of participants. Our company assigns the most suitable vehicle for the tour based on the demand. **The assigned seat numbers are not valid for Marmaris-airport and airport-Marmaris return journeys. During these transfers, there is no seating arrangement, and guests can sit wherever they wish.

**Our guide reserves the right to make changes to the program and routes, provided that all visits are completed, taking into account situations that may affect the course of the trip, such as weather and road conditions.
**Our agency cannot be held responsible for the cancellation of a visit if physical conditions make it impossible (road, weather, natural disaster, etc.).** Our company cannot be held responsible for changes in flight times caused by airlines. In such cases, our company reserves the right to make changes to the tour program. **Our company cannot be held responsible for any extra costs that may arise from changes in flight times by airlines.** **During the tour, guests are kindly requested to take care of their personal belongings on buses, in hotels, and at visiting points. Our agency is not responsible for items forgotten or lost in buses, hotel rooms, or common areas. It is recommended that valuable items (cash, ID, passport, jewelry, etc.) be kept in hotel safes whenever possible, and that personal belongings be checked upon arrival and departure.** **A tour is not just about the places visited, but also about the people who make the journey enjoyable. Our guide's knowledge, our driver's safe driving, and team harmony play an important role in turning your journey into beautiful memories.** Tipping is not mandatory in our country and is not included in the price. However, it is one of the most elegant ways to express your satisfaction. A small thank you is a great motivation for the team. The appreciation in this matter is entirely up to you, our valued guests. IMPORTANT NOTE: The promotional prices offered in this program, which is offered at 2025 prices, are valid for the first 10 people who make a reservation. You can reserve your place with a deposit payment. **Child discounts are valid when staying with two adults.** You can benefit from these prices by pre-registering with a deposit payment of 9500.00 TL per person during the initial reservation process.

Days : 5 | Nights : 5