Early arrival at Şanlıurfa Airport and transfer to the city Centre.
Şanlıurfa, known as the “City of Prophets,” and begin exploring one of the world’s oldest spiritual regions. Visit the Şanlıurfa Archaeology Museum, home to the famous 12,000-year-old “Urfa Man” statue and remarkable discoveries from Göbeklitepe and Nevali Çori.
Explore the sacred sites of Şanlıurfa Old Town, including Balıklıgöl, Halil-ür Rahman Mosque, and the Cave of Prophet Abraham.
Göbeklitepe is a UNESCO World Heritage site. It’s the world’s oldest known temple complex and one of the greatest archaeological discoveries of our time. The giant T-shaped megaliths, the animal and human figures carved into the rock, and the mysterious underground structures buried for 11,500 years are all part of the Neolithic Age's ancient legacy to humanity.
Then visit Karahantepe, another mysterious 12,000-year-old Neolithic site featuring giant T-shaped pillars, underground chambers, and fascinating human figures carved into stone.
After a day of exploration, guests will spend the night in Şanlıurfa, with dinner arrangements included.
Accommodation in Sanliurfa
Meal: --- / Distance: 190 km
Optional Traditional Sıra Night Dinner Sıra Night, a dinner-and-entertainment event featuring music and dance associated with Şanlıurfa.
After breakfast, depart for Harran, famous for its unique cone-shaped mudbrick houses and one of the oldest universities in the world.
Harran is renowned for its 3,000-year-old houses with conical roofs, which were specifically designed to stay cool during the extreme summer heat. We will visit one of the traditional Harran houses in the village. The world's first university was founded in 717 AD in Harran.
Then we proceed to Halfeti,
Halfeti: Founded by Assyrian King Shalmaneser III in 855 BC, Halfeti has been ruled by various civilisations throughout its history, including the Hittites, Assyrians, Medes, Persians, Seleucids, and Parthians.
Enjoy a boat trip on the Birecik Dam, where we will view the Roman Castle, believed to be where Johannes, an apostle of Jesus, copied the Bible; the sunken minaret; and the surrounding village houses, offering panoramic views. Next visit Ancient Zeugma
Zeugma was founded in 300 BC on the banks of the Euphrates River. During the Roman and Commagene Kingdoms, its strategic location on the Silk Road made it one of the most important centres of trade and culture. The magnificent mosaics found in the villas of ancient Zeugma, including the legendary "Gypsy Girl" mosaic, are now on display at the world-famous Zeugma Mosaic Museum in Gaziantep.
Accommodation in Gaziantep.
Meal: Breakfast / Distance: 330 km
Visit the world-famous Zeugma Mosaic Museum, home to extraordinary Roman mosaics, including the legendary “Gypsy Girl” mosaic. Discover the history of ancient Zeugma, an important Roman-era commercial city on the Euphrates.
Continue to Gaziantep Old Town to explore the historic bazaar district, Gaziantep Castle, traditional copper workshops, and local Tahmis coffee houses. Enjoy the rich flavours of Gaziantep cuisine and the famous pistachio baklava before transferring to Gaziantep Airport.
At the end of our Gaziantep tour, you will be transferred to Gaziantep Airport.
Meal: Breakfast / Distance: 50 km
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| People | Per person in Double |
Single Room | Extra Bed | Children Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Pax | 0.00 | 2624.00 | 0.00 | |
| 2 Pax | 1463.00 | 1601.00 | 1463.00 | 7 - 11
1394.00 3 - 6
465.00 |
| 3 Pax | 1124.00 | 1261.00 | 1124.00 | 7 - 11
1055.00 3 - 6
352.00 |
| 4 Pax | 981.00 | 1118.00 | 981.00 | 7 - 11
912.00 3 - 6
304.00 |
| 5 Pax | 901.00 | 1039.00 | 901.00 | 7 - 11
832.00 3 - 6
277.00 |
| 6 Pax | 837.00 | 975.00 | 837.00 | 7 - 11
769.00 3 - 6
256.00 |
| 7-9 Pax | 774.00 | 912.00 | 774.00 | 7 - 11
705.00 3 - 6
235.00 |
| 10-14 Pax | 700.00 | 837.00 | 700.00 | 7 - 11
631.00 3 - 6
210.00 |
| 15-19 Pax | 668.00 | 806.00 | 668.00 | 7 - 11
599.00 3 - 6
200.00 |
| 20-24 Pax | 647.00 | 784.00 | 647.00 | 7 - 11
578.00 3 - 6
193.00 |
| 25-29 Pax | 625.00 | 763.00 | 625.00 | 7 - 11
557.00 3 - 6
186.00 |
| 30-40 Pax | 615.00 | 753.00 | 615.00 | 7 - 11
546.00 3 - 6
182.00 |
| People | Per person in Double |
Single Room | Extra Bed | Children Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Pax | 0.00 | 2772.00 | 0.00 | |
| 2 Pax | 1516.00 | 1749.00 | 1516.00 | 7 - 11
1420.00 3 - 6
710.00 |
| 3 Pax | 1177.00 | 1410.00 | 1177.00 | 7 - 11
1081.00 3 - 6
541.00 |
| 4 Pax | 1034.00 | 1267.00 | 1034.00 | 7 - 11
938.00 3 - 6
469.00 |
| 5 Pax | 954.00 | 1187.00 | 954.00 | 7 - 11
859.00 3 - 6
429.00 |
| 6 Pax | 890.00 | 1124.00 | 890.00 | 7 - 11
795.00 3 - 6
398.00 |
| 7-9 Pax | 827.00 | 1060.00 | 827.00 | 7 - 11
731.00 3 - 6
366.00 |
| 10-14 Pax | 753.00 | 986.00 | 753.00 | 7 - 11
657.00 3 - 6
329.00 |
| 15-19 Pax | 721.00 | 954.00 | 721.00 | 7 - 11
625.00 3 - 6
313.00 |
| 20-24 Pax | 700.00 | 933.00 | 700.00 | 7 - 11
604.00 3 - 6
302.00 |
| 25-29 Pax | 678.00 | 912.00 | 678.00 | 7 - 11
583.00 3 - 6
292.00 |
| 30-40 Pax | 668.00 | 901.00 | 668.00 | 7 - 11
572.00 3 - 6
286.00 |
Göbeklitepe and Karahantepe in the Taş Tepeler region, Sanliurfa province, have a history of 14,000 years. The oldest settlements in the world, located in Mesopotamia, await you on an excellent tour where you will discover the mysteries of the region's oldest civilisations. The sitting human statue found during the Karahantepe Archaeological excavations on September 24, 2023, dates back 13,000 years and is the oldest human statue in the world. The discovery of Göbeklitepe and Karahantepe has overturned all that the world of archaeology has known so far. The artefacts in the Şanlıurfa Museum are evidence of the traces of life in the region. In Sanlıurfa, known as the city of prophets, the cave where Prophet Abraham was born is located in the sacred area, alongside the ancient Harran with its conical houses, and the oldest university in the world.
The Gaziantep Zeugma Mosaic Museum tour offers a magnificent view of the mosaics. The Gypsy girl mosaic is exhibited here. The Göbeklitepe tour is the most exciting region in Mesopotamia.
The land of Neolithic treasures, Taştepeler, Sanlıurfa.
Karahantepe - Şanliurfa
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