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Mesopotamia 7 Day Tour - Diyarbakir, Mardin, Urfa, Nemrut and more
7 days
About this activity
Itinerary
Day 1: Diyarbakir | The Basalt City
Stop At: City Walls, Diyarbakir Turkey
Diyarbakır is a city populated by a people as strong and resilient as the large basalt walls that surround the old city Dag Kapi. Built to protect this ancient trading hub, which served as an important stop on the silk road, the walls are a magnificent wonder in themselves, which make this city (which is claimed to be one of the oldest cities in the world) a fantastic destination for the curious.
The River Tigris (dicle) runs along side the old city, and nurtures a wealth of agriculture in the surrounding planes, which brings a yearly watermelon festival among other things. The lush gardens along the banks of the Tigris are a perfect place to stop and relax, and the 10 eyed bridge is a master of design from over () hundred years ago.
The old city still shows its ancient Roman town plan, and is packed with wondrous sites, representing the many civilizations that came, traded, and passed through the ancient city. The pride of the residents is the blue mosque, one of the oldest in the world, which dates from () and is built out of the characteristic basalt stone that typifies this city. Also there are a number of old assyrian and armenian churches that are looked after to this day by … , and a bustling network of souks and markets, where you can pick up anything from the locally made copper (diyarbakir literally means city of copper), to the handmade cotton, and locally harvested tuutuun (tobacco).
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast at the Traditional Hasan Pasa Travellers Inn
• Lunch: Lunch overlooking the Tigris and the amazing Ten Eyed Bridge
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at a friendly family run pension
Day 2: Cayonu, Egil, Hasankeyf | Ancient Wonders
Stop At: Çayönü Cami, Beyoğlu Cd, Çayönü 99520
Cayonu, Egil, and Hasankeyf
Duration: 4 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 3: Dara and Mardin | Cities Old and New
Stop At: Mardin Museum, 1.Cadde, Cumhuriyet Alani, Mardin Turkey
Mardin Old City
Duration: 3 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 4: Urfa and Gobeklitepe | 12,000 years in Mesopotamia
Stop At: Gobeklitepe, Sanliurfa Turkey
Urfa and Gobeklitepe
Duration: 5 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 5: Perrin to the Mountains
Stop At: Adiyaman Museum, Ataturk Bulv. No:8 Adiyaman Merkez, Adiyaman Turkey
Perrin and Adiyaman
Duration: 3 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 6: Nemrut | The God King and his Wonders
Stop At: Mount Nemrut, Adiyaman 50100 Turkey
Mount Nemrut Hike
Duration: 4 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 7: Final Day Transfer
Pass By: DiyarbakIr Gar, Sehitlik Mahallesi, Diyarbakir 21010 Turkey
Return and Transfer
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
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Day 1: Diyarbakir | The Basalt City
Stop At: City Walls, Diyarbakir Turkey
Diyarbakır is a city populated by a people as strong and resilient as the large basalt walls that surround the old city Dag Kapi. Built to protect this ancient trading hub, which served as an important stop on the silk road, the walls are a magnificent wonder in themselves, which make this city (which is claimed to be one of the oldest cities in the world) a fantastic destination for the curious.
The River Tigris (dicle) runs along side the old city, and nurtures a wealth of agriculture in the surrounding planes, which brings a yearly watermelon festival among other things. The lush gardens along the banks of the Tigris are a perfect place to stop and relax, and the 10 eyed bridge is a master of design from over () hundred years ago.
The old city still shows its ancient Roman town plan, and is packed with wondrous sites, representing the many civilizations that came, traded, and passed through the ancient city. The pride of the residents is the blue mosque, one of the oldest in the world, which dates from () and is built out of the characteristic basalt stone that typifies this city. Also there are a number of old assyrian and armenian churches that are looked after to this day by … , and a bustling network of souks and markets, where you can pick up anything from the locally made copper (diyarbakir literally means city of copper), to the handmade cotton, and locally harvested tuutuun (tobacco).
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast at the Traditional Hasan Pasa Travellers Inn
• Lunch: Lunch overlooking the Tigris and the amazing Ten Eyed Bridge
Accommodation included: Overnight stay at a friendly family run pension
Day 2: Cayonu, Egil, Hasankeyf | Ancient Wonders
Stop At: Çayönü Cami, Beyoğlu Cd, Çayönü 99520
Cayonu, Egil, and Hasankeyf
Duration: 4 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 3: Dara and Mardin | Cities Old and New
Stop At: Mardin Museum, 1.Cadde, Cumhuriyet Alani, Mardin Turkey
Mardin Old City
Duration: 3 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 4: Urfa and Gobeklitepe | 12,000 years in Mesopotamia
Stop At: Gobeklitepe, Sanliurfa Turkey
Urfa and Gobeklitepe
Duration: 5 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 5: Perrin to the Mountains
Stop At: Adiyaman Museum, Ataturk Bulv. No:8 Adiyaman Merkez, Adiyaman Turkey
Perrin and Adiyaman
Duration: 3 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 6: Nemrut | The God King and his Wonders
Stop At: Mount Nemrut, Adiyaman 50100 Turkey
Mount Nemrut Hike
Duration: 4 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 7: Final Day Transfer
Pass By: DiyarbakIr Gar, Sehitlik Mahallesi, Diyarbakir 21010 Turkey
Return and Transfer
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Included
- 1x Breakfast
- 1x Lunch
- Accommodation included: 1 night
- Entry/Admission - City Walls
- Entry/Admission - Çayönü Cami
- Entry/Admission - Mardin Museum
- Entry/Admission - Gobeklitepe
- Entry/Admission - Adiyaman Museum
- Entry/Admission - Mount Nemrut
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
95%
Cultural
75%
