Mesopotamia tours in Turkey
The route will take you to the summit of Mount Nemrut, where gigantic god statues have been waiting for thousands of years. Göbeklitepe temple, which is the biggest archaeological discovery of recent years in Mesopotamia, is another mysterious temple built for the gods 12,000 years ago. The Best mesopotamia tours in Turkey. These abandoned settlements are waiting for you with all their mysteries.
Day 1 : Şanlıurfa – Archeology Museum – Göbeklitepe
After arriving at GAP Urfa Airport with an early morning flight, our guide will meet you at the exit and we will go to a local restaurant for a rich breakfast consisting of local delicacies. (not included)After breakfast, we will visit Halil-Ür Rahman Mosque, Rızvaniye Mosque, Mevlid-i Halil Mosque, Ayn-el Zeliha Lake, and the Balıklıgöl, Halil-Ür Rahman Lake, where Prophet Abraham is said to have been thrown into the fire, and the burning logs turned into fishes, whereas the fire was turned into water. We will also visit the cave where Prophet Abraham was born. Other historical places to visit in Urfa are the Sipahi Bazaar, Kazzaz Market, Hacı Kamil Han, Hüseyiniye Bazaar, Naccar Bazaar, Tarihi Gümrük Inn and Ulucami (Grand Mosque). Afterward, we will visit the Urfa Archeology Museum and the Haleplibahçe Mosaic Museum, where many historical artifacts from Anatolian civilizations are exhibited in an indoor area of 29,000 square meters.We will have lunch at a local restaurant and visit Göbeklitepe, the oldest temple in the world with a history of 12,000 years, dating back to the Stone Age. One of the most important archaeological discoveries of our time, Göbeklitepe is thought to be the first pilgrimage center of the world, as it rewrites history.During our tour here, our guide will answer the following questions surrounding the area: Who built Göbeklitepe 12,000 years ago and why? Why was Göbeklitepe, the oldest temple in the world, was abandoned and was buried with soil on purpose? The technology and mathematical knowledge used to build the Temple with rock megaliths weighing 16 tons is still a mystery.At the end of the tour, we’ll go to our hotel and check in. Accommodation in Şanlıurfa hotel.Traditional Sıra Night: On our Urfa trips, we attend Sıra Nights (Sıra Gecesi), which is a dinnertime entertainment with music and dances that is synonymous with Şanlıurfa.
Day 2 : Halfeti Boat Tour – Mount Nemrut - Adıyaman
Today after breakfast, we will visit Halfeti, founded by the Assyrian King Shalmaneser III in 855 BC. This ancient city was ruled by many civilizations throughout its history including Hittites, Assyrians, Meds, Persians, Seleucids, and Parthians. Many parts of ancient Halfeti, the only region in the world where black roses are grown, have been flooded by the Bilecik dam. During our boat trip on the lake, we will see, Rumkale (Roman Castle) which is thought to be the place where the apostle of Jesus, Johannes, reproduced copies of the Bible. The ruins in Rumkale have Late Roman and Medieval characteristics. Rumkale itself presents a magnificent view with the remains of old water cisterns, St. Nerses Church, and Barşavma Monastery. We will end our boat tour after seeing the sunken minaret and the village and set out for Adıyaman Mount Nemrut. We take lunch in a local restaurant.Mount Nemrut where the tumulus of the Commagene King Antiochus I and huge head statues are located. This place will be one of the highlights of the entire trip. With the narration of our guide, we will admire the history of the region. We will see the Karakuş Tumulus and Cendere Bridge on the way to the top by minibus (Big buses and minibusses are not allowed to go up the hill.) After some climbing, we will see the Zeus, Apollon, Heracles, Antiochhos, Commagene, Eagle, and Lion sculptures on the eastern terrace of the Nemrut summit. The tumulus of the Commagene King Antiochus I is at the top. We will see the altars and sculptures on the western terrace as well. It is impossible not to be impressed by the magnificent view and the beauty of the colossal statues at the top of Mount Nemrut. We are watching the magnificent sunset in a mystical atmosphere among the statues of God.The end of the Mount Nemrut tour. Arrival and overnight in Adiyaman. ( Breakfast – Dinner )
Day 3 : Gaziantep – Zeugma Mosaic Museum – Departure
After breakfast, we continue Gaziantep. Upon arrival to Gaziantep, we will give a lunch break to enjoy the delicious regional dishes. Afterward, we will visit the second largest mosaic museum in the world, Zeugma Mosaic Museum, where the mosaics unearthed in the ancient city of Zeugma on the Euphrates, the world-famous Gypsy Girl mosaic, and the statue of the god of war, Ares, are exhibited. The ancient city of Zeugma on the Euphrates, which lived its heyday around 256 AD during the Roman period, was destroyed by the Sassanid.The other historical places we will visit in Gaziantep are the Antep Castle, Zincirli Bedesten, the old Coppersmiths' Bazaar, Gümrük Han, and the oldest coffee house in the region Tahmis Kahvehanesi, where we’ll give a coffee break. You may shop in the meantime; we recommend that you try the Antep favorite, Baklava with pistachio filling.; At the end of our Gaziantep tour, you’ll be transferred to Gaziantep Airport. Gaziantep Airport Transfer is private. (Breakfast)
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