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Welcome
to the cradle of civilization. Upon flying from Adana Airport, we'll
have our lunch at Onbasilar Restaurant then proceed for Antioch
(Antakya) overnight at the hotel.
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Good morning, today we'll have a
city tour including the worlds second largest Mosaic Museum and the first church of
Christianity, St. Pierre Church, Cave of St. Peter where the
apostile is said to have preached and the word "Christan" was first
used (Acts 11, verse 26). After visiting both place, we'll proceed
for Gaziantep. Our lunch is at Imam Cagdas restaurant on the way to
Sanliurfa. Time to visit Birecik, Belkis Castle and Hermet ibis
Shelter. Overnight at Sanliurfa. |
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Urfa | |
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Today we'll see the major
attractions in Urfa and its suburbian. Our visit consist of
Sanlurfa's essentials such as Halil Rahman Mosque, Prophet Abraham Cave, Holy Fish Pond
(Balikli Göl, listen to the story of this pond and see the marks on
each fish) and Urfa Castle; then we'll have our regional lunch at
Sanliurfa guest house, proceeding for Harran. Upon arrival we'll
visit the first Islamic University of the world and a very typical
beehive style Harran houses and Harran Castle with it's different
architecture style. After Harran we will return back to Sanliurfa.
In the afternoon we'll take you to traditional Gümrük Han and
Sipahiler Market for the regional ornaments, some textile products
and copper handmade materials. Here you'll be served regional coffee
different from the traditional Turkish coffee called as "mirra".
After shopping we'll return back to hotel for dinner.
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DAY 4-
ATATURK
DAM, MT. NEMRUT
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Today
we'll depart for Mountain Nemrut. On the way to Nemrut we'll stop over at
Turkey's Largest Dam Atatürk. Atatürk Dam plays great role of irrigation
for the whole plain. Here we will get a briefing about the dam and
functions on SA Project. Proceed to Adiyaman, Kahta en route we'll have
our lunch at Acropolian Restaurant near by the lake. Time to wind up Mt.
Nemrut with groups of 9 at each minibuses since neither buses nor cars can
climb up to terraces, en route we'll visit Cendere Bridge and Karakus
Tumuli. After observing world famous sunset, we'll go back to our hotel in
Kahta. Mountain Nemrut is actually famous for its sunrise scenery. For
those who wish to be the witness of this moment are welcomed to wind up
very very early in the morning again. |
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Today
we'll depart for Mardin. There we'll visit the museum, Ulu Mosque,
Ancient Zinciriye College and the house where the Abbara lived.
Mardin is famous for its houses and the narrow streets along the
hills overlooking endless Syrian vast. Time to do some shopping in
the very famous regional market of Mardin, try to taste the almond
sugar in here. Also try to taste regional Turkish delight and
roasted chickpea. Here we'll observe Mesopotamia field while having
our lunch. After lunch we'll visit very well preserved Dayrulzaferan
Monastry supposedly used very expensive saffron powder in the
mortar. Hear the story of this place from our guide. Overnight at
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DAY 6 - HASANKEYF,
MIDYAT, DIYARBAKIR
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After breakfast, we'll proceed for Hasankeyf
(supposed to be underwater some part) where you can observe the Tigris
river, the old Artukid Bridge and Zeyn El-Abidin Tomb with its precious
tiles on it. Listen to the whole story of Hasankeyf in here. Now time to
proceed for Midyat en route Zeynel Abidin Tomb and the historic Bridge.
Upon lunch at Midyad we'll visit the region where Syrian-Christians,
Armenians and Muslims have been living for years together. There, we'll
see the historic houses made of whitestones carved with figures by hand,
also we'll visit Morgabriel Church dated back to 5th century with its
floor and ceiling mosaics. As Midyat is well known for its silvery, we'll
have the chance to buy some silver ornaments. Time to proceed for
Diyarbakir and arrival. Overnight in Diyarbakir |
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After breakfast we'll have
city tour then we'll have our lunch at Diyarbakir's famous Selim
Amca Restaurant which is famous for its regional lamb. After lunch,
we'll visit Ulu Mosque, Virgin Mary's House and lastly the city wall
of Diyarbakir. And now time to go to Diyarbakir airport for your
domestic flight. End of our service, thanks for choosing right
agency.
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| Price
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| 1 PAX: 1865
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2 PAX: 1092
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3 PAX:
828 EUR
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4 PAX: 714
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5 PAX: 690 EUR
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