DAY 1: ISTANBUL – GAZIANTEP

Gaziantep – Zeugma Mosaic Museum Gaziantep Castle (Ayıntap) – Craftsmen's Bazaar – Spice Market – Coppersmiths' Bazaar – Tobacco Inn – Castles – Tahmis Coffee – Şanlıurfa – Göbeklitepe – Balıklıgöl – Ayn-ı Zeliha Lake (Şanlıurfa Sira Night)

Dear Guests, we meet at Sabiha Gökçen Airport at least 2 hours before the flight time for individual check-in procedures, and then we take our flight to Gaziantep. After meeting our guide at the airport, we arrive in Gaziantep, known for its rich culture. Our first sightseeing spot in Gaziantep will be the Zeugma Mosaic Museum, which showcases the unique mosaics unearthed from the historical Zeugma Ancient City submerged under the waters of the Birecik Dam. After the informative session with our guide, we head to lunch to experience the famous local cuisine, tasting specialties like Ali Nazik, küşleme, and various kebabs to complete our gastronomic journey. After lunch, we get a panoramic view and take photos of Gaziantep Castle (Ayıntap), also known as Kale-i Füsun. Then, we begin exploring the historical bazaars of the city. Walking through the sounds of bronze craftsmen echoed in the Coppersmiths' Bazaar, we visit the Spice Market and the Zincirli Bedesten. Continuing our tour, we see the Tahmis Coffee, which was used as a library and coffee house inside Tekke Mosque Complex dating back to the 17th century. Following this, we visit the Tobacco Inn, where you can see the castles used as underground water distribution networks. During the free time for shopping, we find opportunities to purchase local products such as copper crafts, spices, pistachios, mother-of-pearl inlay works, and baklava. Finally, we get to taste the famous Gaziantep katmer before leaving this beautiful city. Our next stop is Şanlıurfa, the city of Prophets, where Hz. Ibrahim was born and thrown into the fire, where Hz. Job suffered, and where Hz. Shuayb worshiped. Our first visit in Şanlıurfa will be Göbeklitepe, which casts light on human history with its 12,000-year-old background. We explore the mysteries of this unique archaeological site, which was added to UNESCO's World Cultural Heritage List in 2019, where the stone structures still hold unresolved secrets. We take an impressive exploration journey with our guide in Göbeklitepe, where only 20% of the site has been unearthed in nearly 30 years of excavations. After that, we return to the center of Şanlıurfa to visit Balıklı Göl (Halil-ür Rahman Lake) and Ayn-ı Zeliha Lake, which is said to have been formed from the tears of the daughter of King Nimrod, Zeliha. Afterwards, we take a shopping break in stores selling Şanlıurfa's famous isot and other local products. At the end of the day, we check into our hotel in Şanlıurfa. Guests who wish can participate in the traditional Şanlıurfa Sira Night, where they can closely experience the culture of the region and taste local flavors (Extra – Meal Included). Guests who do not wish to join the Sira Night can have dinner on their own.

Breakfast:Will be taken at a rest area along the route. (Extra)

Lunch:Will be taken in Gaziantep. (Extra)

Dinner:Will be taken at the Sira night. (Extra)

Accommodation Hotel:Rabis Hotel – Vilayetler Evi, Gülizar Hotel, Akgöl Hotel, etc.

DAY 2: ŞANLIURFA – MARDİN

Şanlıurfa – Hz. Job's Patience Site – Harran – Harran Grand Mosque – Domed Houses – Dara Ancient City – Mardin – Grand Mosque – Archways – PTT Building – Deyr-ul Zafaran (Morgabriael) Monastery

Dear Guests, after breakfast at our hotel, we set off to visit Harran and the Patience Site of Hz. Job, organized as an extra. After visiting the patience site, where Prophet Job is believed to have stayed during his incurable illness, we explore Harran, which is famous for its unique culture and domed houses. We visit Harran Grand Mosque, the first Islamic madrasa (Harran University), the Inner Castle, and the Historical Walls, which is believed to be the oldest mosque in Turkey built during the Islamic period. Afterward, we have the opportunity to get close to this unique architecture by visiting one of the conical domed houses. After our tour in Harran, we depart for Mardin. If there is sufficient participation and time, we will carry out our visit to the Dara Ancient City (Extra). Located 30 km southeast of Mardin, the Dara Ancient City in Oğuz Village is one of the most important settlements in Upper Mesopotamia. After exploring the rock-hewn structures and widespread architecture of this ancient city, we head to Mardin. Mardin is a place where diverse cultures and beliefs merge, characterized by its intriguing atmosphere of Syriac, Arab, and many other different cultures and faiths. Taking a stroll through the old city’s narrow stone streets and bazaars under protection, we see the Grand Mosque (Camii Kebir), the Archways, Şehidiye Medrese, and the historical PTT Building. Following this, we enjoy a refreshing tea or coffee against the backdrop of the Mesopotamian Plain. After our break, we proceed to the Deyr-ul Zafaran Monastery, which was used by Syriacs as a patriarchate center for over 1000 years. Here, we visit the 4000-year-old Sun Temple (Sin Temple), the Healing Center, the Church, and the Baptistery. Depending on the influx and prayer times in the region, we may alternatively visit Mor Gabriel Monastery. Dinner and accommodation will be at our hotel.

Breakfast:Will be served at the hotel as part of the tour fee.

Lunch:Will be taken in Mardin (Extra).

Dinner:Will be served at the hotel as part of the tour fee.

Accommodation Hotel:Mardin Park Dedeman Hotel, Raymar Hotel, Katori Hotel, Midyat Elite World Hotel, etc.

DAY 3: MARDİN – ADIYAMAN

Midyat – Guest House – Hasankeyf – Diyarbakır – On Eyed Gate – Hevsel Gardens – Mardin Gate – Four-Legged Minaret – Grand Mosque – Adıyaman

After breakfast at our hotel, we move to Midyat. We start our tour in Midyat by visiting the Midyat Guest House, where many productions like Sıla and Hercai have been filmed. After taking plenty of photos, we enjoy a pleasant walk among the Historical Midyat Houses. At the end of our stroll, we reach the city center and visit shopping spots where you can purchase Midyat's world-famous craftsmanship in Silver and Telkari products and Mavi Badem Sugar made from the root of the Lahor tree. After our free time here, we gather with our vehicle and head towards Hasankeyf, which has been relocated to its new site due to being submerged by the Ilısu Dam. Here, we see Zeynel Bey Tomb and other historical artifacts before we have some free time. Guests who wish may join the extra Hasankeyf Boat Tour. After the boat tour, we reach Diyarbakır. We have a panoramic view of the Diyarbakır Fortress, which has attracted attention over its 9000-year history, and Urfa Gate, from our vehicle, accompanied by our guide. Next, we visit the Diyarbakır Grand Mosque, one of the oldest mosques of Islam in Anatolia, which was converted into a mosque in 639. We reunite with our vehicle at Mardin Gate, where we have a panoramic view of the Hevsel Gardens next to the Tigris River, the Keçi Bastion, and the On Eyed Bridge. After leaving Diyarbakır, we reach our hotel in Adıyaman and Kahta by passing through Siverek, crossing Nissibi Bridge built over the Atatürk Dam Lake in 2015, which is 610 meters long. Dinner and accommodation will be at our hotel.

Breakfast:Will be served at the hotel as part of the tour fee.

Lunch:Will be taken in Batman. (Extra)

Dinner:Will be served at the hotel as part of the tour fee.

Accommodation Hotel:Kahta Taşsaray Bardakçı Hotel, Diyarbakır Malabadi Hotel, Sv Business Hotel, Adıyaman White Star Hotel, Adıyaman Samos Hotel, etc.

DAY 4: ADIYAMAN – ADANA

Adıyaman – Mount Nemrut – Cendere Bridge – Halfeti – Halfeti Boat Tour

Dear Guests, those who wish can join the tour where we embark on an early morning trip to Mount Nemrut, believed to be where the world's most beautiful sunrise occurs. (Extra) Then, after reaching the summit of Mount Nemrut, which is 2100 meters above sea level, through Kahta, we see the tumulus built for King Antiochus in Kommagene, the eastern and western terraces, and the colossal statues. After the narrations, we watch the magnificent view of the sunrise. Afterward, we hop back into our minibuses to see Arsemia, the summer capital of the Kommagene Kings, and reach Cendere Bridge, built by the legendary IX Legion of the Roman Empire. After taking photographs and hearing about the bridge, we return to the hotel for breakfast. After breakfast, we leave the hotel and continue our journey to Halfeti, a paradise-like place, through Bozova. After seeing the Atatürk Dam Lake, we arrive at Halfeti, which is just like a slice of heaven. If guests wish, we can take a delightful trip on the river in Halfeti, where a boat is waiting for us by the Euphrates River. During our boat tour, we will have the chance to see the ruins of Rumkale, an ancient settlement, and the famous submerged minaret of Savaşan Village. (Extra) After completing our boat tour, we return to Halfeti, famous for its black roses. After leaving Halfeti, we head to Çukurova Airport. Upon arriving at the airport, we perform check-in procedures and bid farewell until we meet in our next organization.

*If the accommodation hotel is in Diyarbakır, the sunrise tour to Nemrut will be conducted in the daytime.

*The Halfeti and Halfeti Boat Tour will be carried out if the duration allows. (Extra)

Breakfast: Will be served at the hotel as part of the tour fee.

Lunch: Will be taken in Adıyaman or Halfeti. (Extra)

Dinner: Will be taken at a suitable facility along the route. (Extra)

Accommodation Hotel: There will be no accommodation tonight.