Ancient Anatolia Tour (Private)

We welcome you at Adiyaman or Malatya Airport for this tour. Both airports are fine to pick you up. If you are a group in Cappadocia, we can also pick you up from your hotel. We transfer you to the hotel. Have rest and be ready for the tour next day! Overnight in Adiyaman

Having a nice breakfast at hotel, let’s drive to Mount Nemrut which is listed as world heritage site by UNESCO. Climbing the mountain and watching the sunrise is a truly spiritual experience in Mount Nemrut. You will see huge statues which have been witnessing wonder of the universe for thousands of years. Visit Arsemia which was the capital of the Commagene Kingdom. See mausoleum of the King there. Also, see amazing Severan Bridge which is roman Bridge of Cendere. After discovering this ancient site, let’s drive to Diyarbakir and overnight there. Overnight in Diyarbakir.

Welcome to the hearth of east to Diyarbakir. Diyarbakir is considered as the leading biggest city of the east part. You can see a summary of the east culture here in Diyarbakir. First, let’s visit city walls of Diyarbakir, which has been a symbol for the city. Then, visit Great Mosque, Hasanpasa Han, Suluklu Han, Old Bridge on Tigrits River, and Behrampasa Mosque to discover local life in Diyarbakir. Afterwards, let’s visit St. Giragos Armenian Church, Virgin Mary ancient Assyrian Church, Mar Petyun Keldani Catholic Church, and Diyarbakir Archeology Museum. Meanwhile, let’s visit Diyarbakir local market and Zerzevan Castle. After all, lets move to Mardin (1 hour drive). Overnight in Mardin

Today, we will discover Mardin where different cultures and religions meet and live together. Let’s visit Deyrulzafaran Monastery, Dara Mesopotamia Ruins, Kasimiye Madrasha, Great Mosque of Mardin, Mardin Museum, and Zinciriye Medrasha. Shop at local markets and taste delicious local food in Mardin.Also, discover Mardin castle, Sabanci City Museum, Kirklar Church, Saint Hirmiz Chaldean Church, and Latifiye Mosque. Then, move to Sanliurfa (2 hour drive). Overnight in Sanliurfa

Our tour will start fro Harran ruins. Then, we will move to Gobeklitepe ancient site which has changed the history of humanity. Discovered in 21st century and listed in UNESCO’s world heritage site, Gobeklitepe has been considered as the zero point of humanity. Then, let’s visit cave of Abraham where the Prophet Abraham lived. Afterwards, let’s see Urfa Castle, Balikligol, Halilul Rahman Mosque. Also, stop by local market in Sanliurfa and taste local food there. Then, move to Gaziantep (1.5 hour drive). Overnight in Gaziantep

Today, let’s first visit Zeugma Mosaic Museum. Then let’s have a city tour of Gaziantep. Visit Roman Castle. Stop by traditional spice merchants and old market. See Gaziantep Castle. Experience and taste Turkey’ popular Gaziantep cuisine. Taste delicious Gaziantep baklava and katmer with pistachio. This is the end of our tour. We will transfer you to the airport based on your flight schedule. If you are willing to go Cappadocia, you can also customize your trip to be transferred to Cappadocia as well.