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Discover the ancient cities of Mesopotamia on a 7-day tour from Istanbul. Explore Cappadocia 2 days and Mesopotamia 5 days with accommodations, lunches and English Speaking expert tour guide.

Highlights

• Discover the ancient city of Zeugma and see the mosaics in the museum
• Explore the ancient city of Dara and the Hasankeyf, a town on the Tigris River
• Visit the city of Diyarbakır and see the city walls and the Archaeology Museum
• See the ancient city of Harran and the Göbeklitepe, the oldest structure on earth
• Explore the city of Mardin and visit the Mor Gabriel Monastery and the Kasımiye Madrasah

Description

Embark on a 8-day journey to Cappadocia and Mesopotamia, the land of ancient civilisations, where elegance and style blend with archaeology and history. Explore the cradle of civilization and witness the richest examples of history, archaeology, architecture, art history, and gastronomy. Day 1: Cappadocia Green Tour (Göreme Panaroma, Selime Monastery, Ihlara Valley, Lunch, Derinkuyu Underground City, Nar Lake, Local coffee shop Day 2: Hot Air Balloon flight ( if you want you can buy ), Cappadocia Red Tour (Uçhisar Panorama, Göreme Open Air Museum, Love Valley, Monk’s Valley , Lunch, Pottery and Ceramic Museum. Day 3: Adıyaman - Mount. Nemrut, Septimius Severus Bridge. Start your journey in Adıyaman and visit Mount Nemrut, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Admire the colossal statues of gods and kings that are scattered around the mountain. Then, visit the ancient Moseleum Eagled Statue and Cendere Bridge (Septimius Severus Bridge) Day 4: Gaziantep - Zeugma Belkis Ancient City, Coppersmith Bazaar, Zeugma Mosaic Museum Head to Gaziantep and visit the ancient city of Zeugma Belkis. Explore the Coppersmith Bazaar and the Zeugma Mosaic Museum, which houses a collection of mosaics from the ancient city of Zeugma. Day 5: Şanlıurfa - Halfeti, Balıklıgöl, Urfa Castle, Göbeklitepe Travel to Şanlıurfa and visit the town of Halfeti. See the Balıklıgöl, the Urfa Castle, and the ancient site of Göbeklitepe, the oldest human-made structure on earth. Day 6: Mardin - Mardin City Tour, Mor Gabriel Monastery, Deyrulzafaran Monastery, Kasımiye Madrasah Explore the city of Mardin and visit the Mor Gabriel Monastery, the Deyrulzafaran Monastery, and the Kasımiye Madrasah. Day 7: Midyat, Dara Ancient City, Hasankeyf, Batman, Diyarbakır - Diyarbakır City Walls, Diyarbakır Archaeology Museum, Ancient Bridge Visit the town of Midyat and the ancient city of Dara. Explore the town of Hasankeyf and the city of Diyarbakır. See the Diyarbakır City Walls, the Diyarbakır Archaeology Museum, and the Ancient Bridge.

Includes

Transportation by air-conditioned coach or van Professional guide Museum Tickets (if you pick the option) Hotel pickup and drop-off Accommodations 2-way airplane flights Lunches (if you pick the option - not included in private tour)

Important Information

• Wear comfortable walking shoes as there is a moderate amount of walking involved Check the weather forecast and dress appropriately Be ready for hotel pickup at the time provided by your tour operator

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund