Duration: 3 Days / 2 Nights
Destinations: Istanbul – Adıyaman – Mount Nemrut – Sanliurfa (Urfa) – Göbeklitepe
Tour Highlights:
Visit two UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Mount Nemrut & Göbeklitepe
Explore ancient kingdoms and sacred sites of Southeastern Turkey
Round-trip flights from Istanbul included
Professional English-speaking guide, private transportation, and local meals
Pick you up from your hotel early morning and transfer to airport to get flight to Adiyaman
Arrival to Adiyaman and meeting at the airport just outside the arrival gate/exit with a paper sign bearing your name .
Meet your local guide and begin your journey to Mount Nemrut National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Visit:
Karakus Tumulus (Tomb of the Queens)
Cendere Bridge, built by the Romans
Arsameia Ancient City, the royal seat of the Commagene Kingdom
Continue to the summit of Mount Nemrut (2,150m) to admire the colossal stone heads of ancient gods and the tomb sanctuary of King Antiochus I.
Enjoy the sunset view over the Euphrates Valley — a breathtaking highlight of Eastern Turkey.
Overnight stay in Kahta or Adiyaman.
After breakfast, depart for Sanliurfa, known as the “City of Prophets.”
Visit:
Balıklıgöl (Pool of Sacred Fish) — where Prophet Abraham is said to have been thrown into the fire
Sanliurfa Archaeology and Mosaic Museum, housing artifacts from Göbeklitepe
Historical covered bazaar and local markets filled with handmade crafts and spices
Overnight stay in Sanliurfa.
After breakfast, drive to Göbeklitepe, the world’s oldest known temple complex (12,000 years old).
Explore the massive T-shaped stone pillars arranged in circular structures that predate Stonehenge.
Learn about the mysterious Neolithic culture that changed human history.
Transfer to Sanliurfa Airport for your return flight to Istanbul.
Upon your arrival to Istanbul meeting at the airport just outside the arrival gate/exit and transfer to your hotel. End of your tour and services.
Tour Includes
- Domestic flight from Istanbul to Adiyaman (Nemrut)
- Domestic flight from SanliUrfa to Istanbul
- All Airport Transfers
- Transportation by a comfortable AC non smoking Car/Van with professional driver
- Professional and licensed English speaking tour guide
- Entry fees to the sites and museums
- 1 Night Accommodation in Special Class/Boutique Hotel Adiyaman
- 1 Night Accommodation Cave Hotel in SanliUrfa
- 2 Breakfast at hotels
- Tips to restaurant
- Parking fees and road tolls
- Local taxes and service charges
Excludes
- Lunch and Dinner
- Drinks
- Meals not mentioned on the itinerary
- Tips to guide, driver and hotel personnel
- Personel expenses (eg. Laundry, etc..)
