Arrive at Mardin Airport and meet your guide. Take a breakfast on request in a local restaurant featuring regional delicacies (not included). Our first stop in Mardin centre
Mardin is a city known for its tolerance, where people of different religions and sects coexist peacefully, it will be the Mor Behram (Kırklar) Church. The narrow passages built under the houses, known as Abbara, are a distinctive characteristic of the city. Next, we will visit the Mardin Museum, Latifiye Mosque, the Great Mosque of Mardin, and the old PTT Building, which showcases the finest examples of the region’s stonework. Afterwards, you will have free time for shopping in the city. You can explore the local market, where you’ll find the famous almond candy of Mardin, local desserts, and jewellery made from silver, gold, and precious stones. Following this, we will visit the Kasimiye Madrasah (Mosque Kebir), renowned for its extraordinary architecture and its role as a university during the Seljuk period.
We will also explore the Deyrulzafaran Monastery, which served as the official seat of the Patriarch of the Syriac Orthodox Church until 1932. Afterwards, visit the Ancient Dara;
Dara is an ancient Mesopotamian city, also known as Anastasiopolis. It consists of structures carved into the rocks, water channels, cisterns, and rock tombs.
Note: If you arrive in Mardin at noon, we will not have time to visit Dara. Mardin turu sonrası The departure to Sanliurfa, 190 km.
Accommodation in Şanlıurfa. ( Dinner )
Traditional Sıra Night: On our Urfa trips, we attend Sira Night (Sıra Gecesi), a dinnertime entertainment with music and dances synonymous with Şanlıurfa.
Note: During winter, the visit to Dara ruins is cancelled because the sun sets early and there is not enough time
After breakfast, we start our tour of Şanlıurfa, known as the city of prophets. Visit Halil-Ür Rahman Mosque, Rızvaniye Mosque, Mevlid-i Halil Mosque, Ayn-el Zeliha Lake, and the Balıklıgöl, Halil-Ür Rahman Lake, where Prophet Abraham is said to have been thrown into the fire, and the burning logs turned into fishes, whereas the fire was turned into water. We will also visit the cave where Prophet Abraham was born. Other historical places to visit in Urfa are the Sipahi Bazaar, Kazzaz Market, Hacı Kamil Han, Hüseyiniye Bazaar, Naccar Bazaar, Gumruk Inn and Ulucami (Grand Mosque).
Urfa Archeology Museum and the Haleplibahçe Mosaic Museum have an indoor area of 29,000 square meters and exhibit many historical artefacts from Anatolian civilisations.
We take a lunch break at a local Kebab restaurant to taste the delicious kebabs of Şanlıurfa.
Göbeklitepe, a UNESCO World Heritage Site is the oldest temple in the world, with a history of 12,000 years, dating back to the Stone Age. One of the most important archaeological discoveries of our time, Göbeklitepe is thought to be the first pilgrimage centre of the world, as it rewrites history. During our tour here, our guide will answer the following questions surrounding the area: Who built Göbeklitepe 12,000 years ago and why?
Karahantepe, where a recently discovered human statue is believed to be around 14,000 years old. For what purpose were the Karahantepe and Göbeklitepe temples buried underground?
The technology and mathematical knowledge used to build the Temple with rock megaliths weighing 16 tons is still a mystery. The answers to these questions have not yet been found.
At the end of our Taştepeler tour, you’ll be transferred to Urfa Airport. (Breakfast.)
| People | Per person in Double |
Single Room | Extra Bed | Children Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Pax | 840.00 | 917.00 | 840.00 | 7 - 11
802.00 3 - 6
267.00 |
| 4 Pax | 715.00 | 792.00 | 715.00 | 7 - 11
677.00 3 - 6
226.00 |
| 5 Pax | 671.00 | 748.00 | 671.00 | 7 - 11
633.00 3 - 6
211.00 |
| 6 Pax | 633.00 | 710.00 | 633.00 | 7 - 11
594.00 3 - 6
198.00 |
| 7-9 Pax | 567.00 | 644.00 | 567.00 | 7 - 11
528.00 3 - 6
176.00 |
| 10-14 Pax | 517.00 | 594.00 | 517.00 | 7 - 11
479.00 3 - 6
160.00 |
| 15-19 Pax | 484.00 | 561.00 | 484.00 | 7 - 11
446.00 3 - 6
149.00 |
| 20-24 Pax | 462.00 | 539.00 | 462.00 | 7 - 11
424.00 3 - 6
141.00 |
| 25-29 Pax | 451.00 | 528.00 | 451.00 | 7 - 11
413.00 3 - 6
138.00 |
| 30-40 Pax | 440.00 | 517.00 | 440.00 | 7 - 11
402.00 3 - 6
134.00 |
| People | Per person in Double |
Single Room | Extra Bed | Children Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Pax | 873.00 | 950.00 | 873.00 | 7 - 11
818.00 3 - 6
409.00 |
| 4 Pax | 748.00 | 825.00 | 748.00 | 7 - 11
693.00 3 - 6
347.00 |
| 5 Pax | 704.00 | 781.00 | 704.00 | 7 - 11
649.00 3 - 6
325.00 |
| 6 Pax | 666.00 | 743.00 | 666.00 | 7 - 11
611.00 3 - 6
305.00 |
| 7-9 Pax | 600.00 | 677.00 | 600.00 | 7 - 11
545.00 3 - 6
272.00 |
| 10-14 Pax | 550.00 | 627.00 | 550.00 | 7 - 11
495.00 3 - 6
248.00 |
| 15-19 Pax | 517.00 | 594.00 | 517.00 | 7 - 11
462.00 3 - 6
231.00 |
| 20-24 Pax | 495.00 | 572.00 | 495.00 | 7 - 11
440.00 3 - 6
220.00 |
| 25-29 Pax | 484.00 | 561.00 | 484.00 | 7 - 11
429.00 3 - 6
215.00 |
| 30-40 Pax | 473.00 | 550.00 | 473.00 | 7 - 11
418.00 3 - 6
209.00 |
The two-day Mardin, Karahantepe, and Göbeklitepe Tour cover a unique geography in southern Mesopotamia, where history, culture, and faith tourism meet.
On this two-day tour of Southeastern Anatolia, you will discover traces of centuries of civilisation and fascinating cultural diversity.
Mardin's stone architecture resembles an open-air museum. Its Syriac monasteries, Ulu Mosque, and narrow streets offer visitors both traces of the past and magnificent views. Mardin's authentic texture takes visitors on a journey through time.
Sanliurfa is the city of prophets and hosts places considered sacred to many beliefs. Balıklıgöl offers a spiritual atmosphere that reminds us of the story of Hz. Abraham. The city's mosaics, bazaars, and traditional flavours reflect the region's rich culture. Taste delicious Şanlıurfa kebabs, and join the Sıra night dinner program with traditional music.
Göbeklitepe and Karahantepe stand out as archaeological discoveries that have changed the course of history. Göbeklitepe, with a history of 12,000 years, is considered the oldest temple in the world. It sheds light on the origins of human history. This unique site offers visitors fascinating information about religious and social life in the prehistoric period. This tour is ideal for those who want an unforgettable experience that combines history, culture, and spirituality.
Local people in Sanliurfa
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