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Mesopotamia Discovery – 6 Days / 5 Nights
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Duration - 6 days
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Guide optionsEnglish, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Arabic, Japanese, Korean
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Cancellation PolicyStandard
Overview
Mesopotamia Discovery – 6 Days / 5 Nights is a private journey through Şanlıurfa and Mardin, featuring Göbeklitepe, Karahantepe, Halfeti, archaeology, local culture, regional cuisine and authentic experiences with private guiding.
Highlights
- Göbeklitepe – one of the world’s most important prehistoric archaeological sites
- Karahantepe and the wider Taş Tepeler landscape
- Şanlıurfa Archaeology Museum and Haleplibahçe Mosaic Museum
- Private Euphrates boat experience in Halfeti
- Balıklıgöl, Şanlıurfa Old City and historic bazaars
- Dara Ancient City
- Deyrulzafaran and Mor Gabriel monasteries
- Mardin Old City and its remarkable stone architecture
- Regional gastronomy and authentic local experiences
- Private transportation and personalised guiding throughout the journey
Description
Mesopotamia Discovery – 6 Days / 5 Nights
Mesopotamia Discovery – 6 Days / 5 Nights takes you through the remarkable landscapes of Southeastern Turkey, combining archaeology, culture, gastronomy and living heritage.
The journey begins with arrival in Gaziantep before continuing to Şanlıurfa, the heart of ancient Upper Mesopotamia. Explore Göbeklitepe and Karahantepe, visit the impressive Şanlıurfa Archaeology Museum and Haleplibahçe Mosaic Museum, and experience the atmosphere of Balıklıgöl, the historic bazaar and the Old City.
Continue to Halfeti for a private boat journey on the Euphrates, before travelling east to Mardin. Discover the stone architecture and multicultural heritage of Mardin, including Dara Ancient City, Deyrulzafaran Monastery and the historic streets of the Old City.
The programme is operated privately with comfortable transportation and a licensed professional guide, allowing the journey to unfold at a relaxed pace with carefully selected local experiences throughout.
What's included
- Inclusions:
- 5 nights accommodation in carefully selected boutique hotels
- Daily breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Private air-conditioned transportation throughout the journey
- Private airport arrival and departure transfers
- Licensed professional guide in the traveller’s preferred language, subject to availability.
- All entrance fees to archaeological sites, museums and monuments included in the itinerary
- Private Euphrates boat experience in Halfeti
- Göbeklitepe and Karahantepe visits
- Şanlıurfa Archaeology Museum & Haleplibahçe Mosaic Museum
- Dara Ancient City, Deyrulzafaran Monastery & Mor Gabriel Monastery
- Şanlıurfa and Mardin cultural sightseeing
- All parking, road tolls and local transportation costs
- 24/7 local assistance during the journey
- Exclusions:
- International and domestic flights
- Travel insurance
- Visa and passport expenses
- Alcoholic beverages and drinks not included with scheduled meals
- Personal expenses
- Optional activities and experiences not specified in the itinerary
- Hotel services such as minibar, laundry and room service
- Tips and gratuities for guides, drivers and hotel staff
- Any services not specifically mentioned under Inclusions
Itinerary
- Visited Places:
- Göbeklitepe
- Karahantepe Neolitik Alanı
- Şanlıurfa Archaeology Museum
- Haleplibahçe Mosaic Museum
- Balıklıgöl
- Halfeti
- Mardin
- Dara Ancient City Cistern
- Deyrulzafaran Monastery
- Mor Gabriel Monastery
Day 1 – Gaziantep Arrival & Şanlıurfa Transfer
Arrival in Gaziantep and private transfer to Şanlıurfa. Hotel check-in and welcome dinner featuring regional cuisine.
Day 2 – Göbeklitepe, Karahantepe & Archaeology Museums
Visit Göbeklitepe and Karahantepe with your licensed guide. Continue to Şanlıurfa Archaeology Museum and Haleplibahçe Mosaic Museum before returning to the hotel.
Day 3 – Halfeti & Şanlıurfa Old City
Travel to Halfeti for a private boat experience on the Euphrates. Return to Şanlıurfa for Balıklıgöl, the historic bazaar and Old City atmosphere.
Day 4 – Şanlıurfa to Mardin & Dara Ancient City
Depart Şanlıurfa and travel privately to Mardin. After hotel check-in, visit Dara Ancient City and enjoy an introduction to Mardin’s stone architecture and landscape.
Day 5 – Mardin Heritage Day
Explore Deyrulzafaran Monastery, Mor Gabriel Monastery and the historic Old City of Mardin. Enjoy local culture, architecture and regional gastronomy.
Day 6 – Departure
Breakfast at the hotel followed by private airport transfer for departure.
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