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Mystical Mesopotamia 9 Days of Discovery in Southeastern Turkey

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Start and end in Istanbul
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Ages 8+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Istanbul

    Start point
    Istanbul, Türkiye (istanbul airport or Hotels, 00:00 - 23:55)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (https://surahotels.com)
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  2. Day 2

    Istanbul to Midyat

    Meals
    Breakfast (Delicious local breakfast at Hasanpaşa Hanı historic caravanserai featuring traditional Turkish cuisine), Lunch (Delectable lunch in Batman, a city renowned for its rich culinary traditions)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Park Dedeman Midyat Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast at Hasanpaşa Hanı caravanserai
    • Visit Diyarbakır Grand Mosque
    • Explore Suluklu Han Ottoman inn
    • Visit Surp Giragos Armenian Church
    • View 10 Eyes Bridge
    • Panoramic city tour of Batman
    • Traditional Hilve coffee break overlooking Hasankeyf ruins
    Landmarks
    Diyarbakır Grand Mosque
    Suluklu Han
    Surp Giragos Armenian Church
    10 Eyes Bridge
    Hasankeyf
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  3. Day 3

    Midyat - Killit Village - Mardin

    Meals
    Breakfast (Leisurely breakfast in Midyat), Lunch (Delicious lunch in Mardin, famed for its delectable cuisine influenced by various cultures)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Anemon Mardin Otel )

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast in Midyat
    • Stroll through Midyat town streets
    • Visit State Guest House
    • Telkari silverwork workshop visit and artisan observation
    • Syriac wines tasting
    • Explore Killit village abandoned settlement
    • Visit Ancient City of Dara
    • Walking tour through Mardin's hidden streets
    Landmarks
    State Guest House
    Killit Village
    Ancient City of Dara
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  4. Day 4

    Mardin to Şanlıurfa

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Leisurely lunch in Mardin featuring traditional Anatolian cuisine)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (El Ruha Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast
    • Visit Deyrul Zafaran Monastery
    • Explore Kaşimiye Medresah
    • Visit Göbekli Tepe UNESCO World Heritage Site

    Optional Activities

    • Sıra Gecesi traditional cultural evening event in Urfa - communal gathering with singing, storytelling, poetry recitation, and traditional music
    Landmarks
    Deyrul Zafaran Monastery
    Kaşimiye Medresah
    Göbekli Tepe
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  5. Day 5

    Şanlıurfa to Gaziantep

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Delicious lunch featuring the famous kebabs of Urfa, renowned for their succulent flavors and aromatic spices)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Divan Gaziantep)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Harran Houses
    • Explore Balikligol (Fish Lake)
    • Visit Rizvaniye Mosque
    • Visit Halil-ur-Rahman Mosque
    • Lunch featuring Urfa kebabs
    • Euphrates River cruise to Sunken City of Halfeti
    Landmarks
    Harran Houses
    Balikligol (Fish Lake)
    Rizvaniye Mosque
    Halil-ur-Rahman Mosque
    Halfeti Sunken City
    Birecik Dam
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  6. Day 6

    Gaziantep to Istanbul

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (https://surahotels.com)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Zeugma Mosaic Museum
    • Walking tour of Gaziantep city streets
    • Visit Coppersmiths Market
    • Tasting of Gaziantep's famed baklava
    • Traditional Tahmis coffee tasting
    Landmarks
    Zeugma Mosaic Museum
    Coppersmiths Market
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  7. Day 7

    Istanbul

    Meals
    Breakfast (Hearty breakfast at hotel)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (https://surahotels.com)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Topkapı Palace
    • Visit Hagia Sophia
    • Visit Blue Mosque
    • Explore Hippodrome of Constantinople
    • Visit Grand Bazaar
    Landmarks
    Topkapı Palace
    Hagia Sophia
    Blue Mosque
    Hippodrome of Constantinople
    Obelisk of Theodosius
    Serpent Column
    German Fountain
    Grand Bazaar
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  8. Day 8

    Istanbul

    Meals
    Breakfast (Delicious breakfast at hotel)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (https://surahotels.com)

    Included Activities

    • Bosphorus cruise with panoramic views
    • Visit Spice Market (Egyptian Bazaar)
    Landmarks
    Bosphorus Strait
    Spice Market
    Egyptian Bazaar
  9. Day 9

    Istanbul

    End point
    Istanbul, Türkiye (istanbul airport or Hotels, 00:00 - 23:55)
    Meals
    Breakfast
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