Bursa Departure Classic Gap Tour with 4 Nights Hotel Accommodation
Tour Detail
Highlights:
• Departing from Bursa • Gap Tour • Installment Option for Credit Card • Affordable Price • Holiday Hunter Tourism Assurance • MardinWhat's Included
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Tour Program
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CLASSIC GAP TOUR DEPARTING FROM BURSA
( 6 NIGHTS 7 DAYS )
( 4 NIGHTS HOTEL ACCOMMODATION )
Departure and Overnight Journey
19.00 In front of Bursa Kent Meydanı Mall
Adana Gaziantep
Adana – Taşköprü – Sabancı Central Mosque - Gaziantep - Zeugma Mosaic Museum Gaziantep Castle (Ayıntap) Castle - Sedefçiler Bazaar - Almacı Market - Bakırcılar Bazaar - Tütün Hanı - Kastellers -Tahmis Coffee
Dear guests, we depart from the designated departure points and set off toward Adana accompanied by our guide’s explanations. After our free breakfast break on the way (extra), we arrive at the city center of Adana and view the Sabancı Central Mosque and Taş Köprü panoramically. Then we head toward our city of Gaziantep, known for its rich culture and referred to as the "Paris of the East." Our first stop in Gaziantep will be the Gaziantep Zeugma Mosaic Museum, where mosaics excavated from the ancient city of Zeugma, which lies under the waters of the Birecik Dam, are exhibited. After our guide’s explanations here, we go to lunch, saying that we must taste the local flavors in this city famous for its culinary culture. We taste the famous Ali Nazik, küşleme, and other kebabs. After our lunch, we panoramic view and take photos of Gaziantep Castle, located in the city center and also known among the public as "Kale-i Füsun" or "Kefen Castle." In our tour starting in the historic bazaars area, we visit Bakırcılar Bazaar, where you witness the technology-defying sounds of copper craftsmanship, Almacı Market, and Zincirli Bedesten. We visit Tahmis Coffee inside the 17th-century Tekke Mosque Complex and Tütün Hanı, which contains examples of the underground water distribution system (kastel). During the free time provided, we have the opportunity to shop for local products such as copperware, spices, Antep pistachios, mother-of-pearl inlay items, and baklava. After tasting Gaziantep’s famous katmer as well, we settle into the hotel where we will stay in this colorful city. Dinner and accommodation at our hotel.
Breakfast: Will be taken at a rest stop along the route. (Extra)
Lunch: Will be taken in Gaziantep. (Extra)
Dinner: Will be taken at the hotel and is included in the tour price.
Accommodation Hotel: Tilmen Hotel, Hotel Büyük Veliç Otel, Dedeman Gaziantep Park, Ravanda Otel etc. Hotels
Gaziantep Adıyaman
Halfeti – Halfeti Boat Tour – Sunken Minaret – Adıyaman – Kahta - Arsemia – Cendere Bridge – Nissibi Bridge – Diyarbakır.
Dear guests, after the breakfast we will have at our hotel in the morning, we set off for Halfeti, a corner of paradise. With those who wish, we board our boat waiting by the Euphrates River in the submerged Halfeti and enjoy a pleasant boat tour. On this tour, we will have the opportunity to see the ruins of Rumkale, an ancient settlement, and Savaşan Village, famous for its minaret submerged under water. (Extra) After completing our boat tour, we return to Halfeti, famous for its black roses, and leave this enchanting town to begin our journey to Mount Nemrut. Upon our arrival in Adıyaman, we have lunch, then set off toward Kahta and, with those who wish, board our minibuses and head to Mount Nemrut. (Extra) While enjoying magnificent views, we listen to our guide's explanations and reach Cendere Bridge, built by the legendary IX Legion of the Roman Empire. After listening to the explanations here and taking photos, we see Arsemia, the summer capital of the Kings of Commagene. Then we ascend to the summit of Mount Nemrut, 2150 meters above sea level, and see the tumulus built in honor of King Antiochus of Commagene, the East-West Terraces, and the gigantic statues here. After our guide's explanations, we enjoy the magnificent view during our free time. Leaving the summit, we return to our bus in Kahta with our minibuses and reach the hotel where we will stay. Dinner will be served at the hotel.
Breakfast: Will be taken at the hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be taken in Kahta; free choice or menu (Extra).
Dinner: Will be taken at the hotel and is included in the tour price.
Accommodation Hotel: Sv Busines Hotel, Taşsaray Bardakçı Hotel, White Star Hotel or similar hotels
Adıyaman Diyarbakır
Diyarbakır – Ulu Camii Historical Walls – Hevsel Gardens - Malabadi Bridge - Batman - Hasankeyf Midyat – Midyat Guest House – Filigree and Silversmiths Bazaar
Dear guests, after the breakfast we will have at our hotel in the morning, our first stop in Diyarbakır will be the house where Cahit Sıtkı Tarancı, one of the important names in our literary world, was born and which now serves as a museum. After visiting the Cahit Sıtkı Tarancı House, one of the finest examples of Diyarbakır’s civil architecture, we will visit Diyarbakır Ulu Camii, located within the city walls and believed to be one of the oldest mosques in Islamic history. Known as the first Haram al-Sharif built in Anatolia, this mosque impresses with its historical texture. Then, we see Keçi Burcu, one of the most mysterious structures of the Diyarbakır Walls, which have a 9,000-year history. From here, when we look at the Tigris River, we photograph the On Gözlü Bridge built over it and the Hevsel Gardens on the UNESCO World Heritage List. After seeing Mardin Gate and New Gate panoramically, we depart via Batman toward Hasankeyf. After a panoramic tour in Batman, where Turkey’s first oil well was discovered, we take a lunch break. After the meal, we arrive at the historical Hasankeyf, which is under the waters of the Ilısu Dam. We tour both sections of this unique town, divided into New Hasankeyf and Old Hasankeyf due to the dam. First, we visit the El-Rızık Mosque, Sultan Süleyman Mosque, and Zeynel Bey Tomb, which were moved from Old Hasankeyf. Then, with the (Extra) Hasankeyf Boat Tour, we discover the traces of Old Hasankeyf submerged under the water. On this 45-minute tour, we journey deep into history. After leaving Hasankeyf, we head to Midyat, famous for its stone houses and enchanting atmosphere. In Midyat, we tour the Midyat Guest House, which hosted series such as Sıla and Hercai, and take plenty of photos. By walking among the historical Midyat Houses, we feel the spirit of this mystical city. In the city center, we provide free time in the bazaar where you can buy handmade products from the world-famous Silver and Filigree workshops and Blue Almond Candy dyed with the root of the Lahor Tree. After free time, we settle into our hotel. Accommodation and dinner will take place at our hotel.
Breakfast: Will be taken at the hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch: Will be taken in Batman, free choice or menu (Extra).
Dinner: Will be taken at the hotel and is included in the tour price.
Accommodation Hotel: Mardin Dedeman Hotel- Raymar Hotel, Katori Hotel, Matiat Hotel etc. Hotels
Mardin Şanlıurfa
Dara Ancient City - Mardin - Mardin -Kasimiye Madrasa – Ulu Mosque – Abbaralar – PTT Building – Deyr-ul Zafaran ( Morgabriael) – Göbeklitepe - Şanlıurfa
Dear guests, after the breakfast we have at our hotel in the morning, we carry out our Dara Ancient City tour with our guests who wish to join us. (Extra) This ancient city, located in Oğuz Village, 30 km southeast of Mardin, is one of the most important settlements of Upper Mesopotamia. We explore Dara, which attracts attention with its rock-carved structures and vast area, accompanied by our guide’s explanations. After our Dara tour, we head towards Mardin, where religions and languages meet. During our walk along the narrow stone streets, we see Mardin’s largest mosque, the Ulu Mosque (Camii Kebir), the historic Abbaralar (water channels), Şehidiye Madrasa, and the historic PTT Building. After a tea and coffee break with a view of the Mesopotamian Plain, we reach Deyr-ul Zafaran Monastery. At this monastery, which was the center of the Syriacs’ patriarchate for over 1000 years, we visit the 4000-year-old Temple of the Sun (Temple of Sin), the Infirmary, the Church, and the Baptistery. (Depending on the crowd in the region or prayer times, Mor Gabriel Monastery may be visited as an alternative.) Leaving Mardin, we set off for Şanlıurfa, known as the city of prophets. Here we visit Göbeklitepe, which is on the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List and has rewritten human history. Dating back 12,000 years, we tour this Neolithic pilgrimage center, described by National Geographic as “The Place Where Religion Was Born,” with our guide’s explanations. After our Göbeklitepe tour, we check in to our hotel. Accommodation is on a bed and breakfast basis. Dinner is not included in the tour price; however, with our guests who wish, we join the GAP Sıra Night, where we experience the local culture and taste regional delicacies. (Extra – Dinner Included) Guests who do not join the Sıra night may have dinner on their own.
Breakfast: Will be taken at the hotel and is included in the tour price.
Lunch: Free in Mardin or menu (Extra).
Dinner: Will be taken at the Sıra Night (Extra).
Accommodation Hotel: Grand Urfa Hotel, Harran Hotel, Göbeklitepe Hotel, Asil Hotel, Kilim Hotel, Uludağ Hotel etc. Hotels.
Şanlıurfa Adana
Şanlıurfa – Balıklıgöl -Aynzeliha Lake - Harran – Harran Cone-House – Harran Guesthouse
Dear Guests, after having breakfast at our hotel in the morning, we set off toward Balıklıgöl, which has become the symbol of Şanlıurfa. Located in the southwest of the city center, this sacred area includes Halil-ür Rahman Lake, believed to be where Prophet Abraham fell when he was thrown into the fire and miraculously turned into a lake, and Aynzeliha Lake, said to have formed from the tears of Zeliha, the daughter of Nimrod. After discovering these legendary places accompanied by our guide’s explanations, we will have free time to explore Şanlıurfa’s colorful and authentic bazaars. At Bakırcılar Bazaar, you will have the chance to see handmade products; at Bedesten, antiques adorned with its historical atmosphere; at Sipahi Market, local spices; and at İsot Market, the famous Urfa peppers. After the free time, we turn our route to Harran, which means “the place where roads meet.” In this ancient city, protected by UNESCO and famous for its cone-domed houses found in only three regions in the world, we will follow the traces of 5,000 years of history. We will visit Harran University (Great Mosque) — the world’s first Islamic university —, Harran Mound, Harran Castle, the Caravanserai, and the traditional Cone Harran Houses. In addition, we will take a short break in a house with this unique architecture and experience the local culture up close. After leaving Harran, we say goodbye to Şanlıurfa and begin our return journey via Adana through Pozantı. We complete this unforgettable day, where history, culture, and nature intertwine, together.
Breakfast: Will be taken at the hotel and is included in the tour fee.
Lunch: Will be taken in Şanlıurfa (Extra).
Dinner: Will be taken freely at a suitable facility along our route. (Extra)
Accommodation Hotel: There is no hotel accommodation tonight
Ankara Bursa
Bursa
We continue our overnight journey. Upon arrival in Bursa, we drop you off at the departure points where we picked you up, and say goodbye until we meet again at Another Holiday Hunter Organization.
CANCELLATION AND REFUND GUARANTEE PACKAGE
For tour departure day; if a reservation cancellation request is made up to 72 hours (3 days) in advance or in case of a change, an unconditional 100% uninterrupted refund guarantee is offered. For tours with accommodation, the insurance fee is 400 TL for stays up to 3 days and 500 TL for stays of 4 days or more.
General Information
Important Information
Our package prices include hotel, transportation, and excursions. Child discounts applied in tour packages are for one child only when accompanied by two adults. For children aged 0-6, a bed may not be provided in hotel accommodation. Our tour is a package including guidance, transportation, accommodation, and excursions, and cannot be considered separately. Unused transportation, accommodation, excursions, etc. rights are non-refundable. Changes may be made in accommodation regions and hotels, provided they remain at the same standard according to density. Our rest stops may be changed due to force majeure such as congestion, renovation, etc., provided they remain the same in terms of location and service standards. If the guide deems necessary due to weather conditions and adverse road conditions, they have the right to make changes to the timing and flow of the program, provided that the entire program is carried out. Tatil Avcısı is definitely not responsible for places that cannot be visited in our tour program despite being written in it due to force majeure (weather, road, congestion at places of visit, etc.). Extra tours such as night tours included in the tour program are carried out depending on the number of people and the conditions of the available staff. Extra tours made along the route will be carried out even if not all passengers participate. On extra tours made along the route, our guests who will not join the tour will be directed by our guide to rest areas or city centers before entering the city. Passengers who do not wish to participate in extra tours made along the route have joined the tour by accepting to wait at the rest stop. No promise or guarantee can definitely be given for seat numbers during reservation. There is no guarantee for the transportation and hotel notes entered in the reservation. In our long tours, seat changes are made in rotation so that each day you move to a different seat. Rotation is not applied in our short tours. This application is valid for tours with at least 4 (Four) nights of accommodation. Seats numbered 3 and 4 in the vehicles belong to the guide and assistant. In our Tours with Flights, the airline contract applies in the sections related to flights. Cancellation insurance does not cover air transportation. A tiered pricing system is available in our tours. The advertised price is the starting price from the lowest class. (In flight tour programs, 'economy class' is used.) If the required number is not reached in our tour; Tatil Avcısı reserves the right to cancel up to 3 days before the tour departure date. In such a cancellation, Tatil Avcısı is obliged to notify its guests personally. If children under the age of 18, who are not considered adults, do not participate in the tour together with one or both of their mother and father, the consent forms required for participation in the tour must be carried with them during travel. People are required to have reports regarding health issues, pregnancy, and medications they use continuously with them during their participation in the tour. The scope of the compulsory travel insurance numbered 1618 covers the agency's bankruptcy or the inability to provide package tour services for any reason. It is not health insurance and does not cover treatment expenses. Private health insurance is a private expense of the guest. The Cancellation Assurance Package allows you to cancel your package tour you have purchased, without stating any reason, up to 72 hours before the start date. After cancellation, the full tour fee you paid will be refunded according to your payment method without any deductions. Tiered pricing system is applied in all our Cultural tour products. As the number of reservations within the package tour offered for sale increases (as the occupancy rate of the tour increases), prices gradually increase. In this case, price fixing cannot be done without receiving an advance payment. When sufficient participation is not achieved, guests may be allowed to join the tour by issuing tickets to the nearest departure point. Information regarding the arrival times at the end of the tour is as written in the package program, and Tatil Avcısı is not responsible for delays arising from force majeure. Our guests will be dropped off at the points where they were picked up. Pursuant to the Traffic Law, wearing a seat belt is mandatory throughout the entire travel process in the vehicle; otherwise, Tatil Avcısı Tourism has no responsibility. The responsibility for all personal belongings inside the vehicle belongs to the person at rest stops, etc. Night Tours, Extras; All Night Tours are Extra and are carried out depending on participation and number of people.
VEHICLES TO BE USED
Our vehicles to be used on tours are determined according to the number of people.
38 people and above Otokar Doruk Mercedes Travego –Tourismo , Man Fortuna , Mitsubishi Safir, Neoplan Tourliner-Cityliner
Up to 31 people luxury Otokar Sultan Maxi
Up to 27 people luxury Isuzu Novo – Isuzu Turkuaz - Otokar Sultan
Up to 18 people luxury Mercedes Sprinter–Volkswagen Crafter vehicles are used.
What to bring with you?
👕 Clothing and Footwear
- Comfortable Walking Shoes: Since there will be all-day walking in rugged and historic areas such as Göbeklitepe, Dara Ancient City, Mount Nemrut, or Mardin's narrow cobblestone streets, this is the most critical item.
- Layered Clothing: It can be very hot during the day in the region, while evenings and early mornings can be quite cool. Cardigans, fleece, vests, or light jackets that can be easily put on and taken off (especially warm clothing for Nemrut sunrise/sunset) are lifesavers.
- Scarf or Shawl: A practical shawl should definitely be kept in the bag, as female guests will need to cover their heads or shoulders during visits to religious and historical sites such as Balıklıgöl and the Grand Mosque.
- Sun Protection: The sun in the region can be quite intense. A wide-brimmed hat, high-SPF sunscreen, and a good-quality pair of sunglasses should not be neglected.
🎒 Daily Use and Practical Items
- Small Backpack: When getting off the tour bus, an ergonomic bag is essential for carrying water, a wallet, a charger, and a shawl during daily outings.
- Thermos or Water Bottle: Since water consumption is continuous in the summer months or on hot days, a thermos that keeps water cool is very useful.
- Cash: It is a good idea to have some cash on hand, especially for small purchases and tastings in local markets, historical bazaars (for example, Gaziantep Coppersmiths Bazaar), or spice shops.
🔋 Electronics
- Portable Charger (Powerbank): Since plenty of photos and videos will be taken in the Mesopotamian landscapes, phone batteries will drain very quickly.
- Phone Storage: Clearing space on devices for photos and videos or backing them up before setting off makes things easier for guests.
💊 Health and Personal Care
- Stomach and Digestive Medicines: The region's wonderful cuisine, rich in spices, tomato paste, and meat, may cause minor sensitivities in those who are not used to it. Simple stomach protectors or probiotics may be helpful.
- Regularly Used Medicines: Since there will be movement throughout the day, it is important to keep personal prescription medicines in the day bag rather than in the bus undercarriage suitcase.
Extra tours
* Hasankeyf Boat Tour
* Malabadi Bridge
* Dara Ancient City
* Halfeti Boat Tour
* Mount Nemrut Tour
* Şanlıurfa Sıra Night (With Meal)