Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Diyarbakır
Your flight gets you to Diyarbakır whenever your schedule allows. After checking into the hotel, the rest of the day is yours to settle in and get your bearings at your own pace.
- Day 2
Diyarbakır to Mardin
Start the morning exploring Diyarbakır's Old Town, where you'll see the 10 Arches Bridge on the ancient Silk Road and the Grand Mosque. Then drive about 1.5 hours to Mardin and check in at your hotel. Your evening is free to relax or walk around and get a feel for the area.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Explore Diyarbakır's Old Town
- Visit 10 Arches Bridge
- Visit Grand Mosque of Diyarbakır
Landmarks/POIs 10 Arches Bridge Grand Mosque of Diyarbakır - Day 3
Mardin
Head out to the 5th-century Deyrulzafaran Monastery, which holds significant importance in the history of the Syriac Orthodox Church. From there you'll head to Kafro Village to wander its streets and see the local Syriac architecture. Lunch includes trying the local pizza at a neighborhood restaurant. Later in the evening, dinner takes place at Cercis Murat Konak, a historic Syriac mansion where you'll try regional specialties.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Famous pizza served in a local restaurant in Kafro Village), Dinner (Regional specialties at Cercis Murat Konak, a historic Syriac mansion founded by award-winning chef Ebru Baybara Demir)
Included Activities
- Visit Deyrulzafaran Monastery
- Explore Kafro Village
- Lunch at Kafro Village local restaurant
- Regional specialties dinner at Cercis Murat Konak
Landmarks/POIs Deyrulzafaran Monastery Kafro Village Cercis Murat Konak - Day 4
Dara - Şanlıurfa - Harran
Visit the 5th-century Dara Ancient City, an important settlement along the Silk Road with ruins that are in good condition. You'll have a home-cooked lunch with a local family before walking through Mardin's Old Town with its narrow streets and distinct architecture. Then it's about an hour drive to Şanlıurfa to see Göbekli Tepe, which dates back to 9600 BCE, followed by a stop at Harran, one of the world's oldest continuously inhabited settlements.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Home-cooked lunch with a local family)
Included Activities
- Visit Dara Ancient City
- Home-cooked lunch with a local family
- Explore Mardin's Old Town
- Visit Göbekli Tepe
- Explore Harran
Landmarks/POIs Dara Ancient City Göbekli Tepe Harran - Day 5
Mount Nemrut
Travel to Mount Nemrut, a UNESCO World Heritage site with a temple complex built by King Antiochus I of Commagene in the 1st century BCE. You'll see the massive statues and the monumental tomb where Antiochus placed himself symbolically among the gods.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Mount Nemrut temple complex
- View colossal statues and monumental tomb
Landmarks/POIs Mount Nemrut - Day 6
Gaziantep - Halfeti - Zeugma
The drive to Gaziantep takes about 1.5 hours, where you'll try the city's world-famous baklava. Continue on to Halfeti along the Euphrates River for lunch and a boat tour past partially submerged buildings. After that, check out Zeugma Ancient City to see Roman ruins and the detailed mosaics there.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Delicious lunch in Halfeti)
Included Activities
- Taste world-famous baklava in Gaziantep
- Lunch in Halfeti
- Scenic boat tour on the Euphrates River
- Explore Zeugma Ancient City
Landmarks/POIs Euphrates River Zeugma Ancient City - Day 7
Gaziantep
Spend the day in Gaziantep exploring its heritage, starting with the Zeugma Mosaic Museum. Walk through the Bey district's charming streets and stop at a local café for Turkish coffee. A guide walks you through historic bazaars where craftsmen work at the Coppersmith Bazaar. Later, you can explore the delicacies and oriental districts on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Zeugma Mosaic Museum
- Explore Bey district
- Turkish coffee at local café
- Guided walk through historic bazaars
- Visit Coppersmith Bazaar
Landmarks/POIs Zeugma Mosaic Museum Coppersmith Bazaar - Day 8
Departure from Gaziantep
No activities are scheduled. You'll get a transfer to Gaziantep Airport for your flight back to Istanbul.
- Meals
- Breakfast
