Classic Gap Tour Starting from Bursa, 3 Nights Hotel Accommodation

CLASSIC GAP TOUR DEPARTING FROM BURSA

(5 NIGHTS 6 DAYS)

( 3 NIGHTS HOTEL ACCOMMODATION )

Departure and Overnight Journey

18:00 In Front of Bursa Kent Meydanı Mall

Gaziantep - Zeugma Mosaic Museum Gaziantep Castle (Ayıntap) Castle - Sedefçiler Bazaar - Almacı Market - Coppersmiths Bazaar - Tütün Hanı - Kastellers - Tahmis Coffee House – Şanlıurfa – Göbeklitepe - Balıklıgöl Ayn-ı Zeliha Lake (Şanlıurfa Sıra Gecesi )

We begin an enjoyable journey by picking up our valued guests from the designated departure points and accompanying them with our guide’s narration. After a free breakfast to be taken on the way, we arrive in Gaziantep, our city of Gazi, which stands out with its rich culture. Our first stop in Gaziantep will be the Zeugma Mosaic Museum, where the unique mosaics recovered from the ancient city of Zeugma, submerged under the waters of the Birecik Dam, are exhibited. After our guide’s information here, we head to lunch to experience local flavors, saying that we cannot leave without tasting Gaziantep’s famous cuisine. We complete our gastronomic journey by tasting the famous Ali Nazik, küşleme, and various kebabs. After lunch, we panoramically view and photograph Gaziantep Castle, also known as Kale-i Füsun or Kefen Castle, located in the city center of Gaziantep. Afterwards, we begin exploring the city’s historic bazaars. In the Coppersmiths Bazaar, walking among the hammer sounds of copper masters echoing through history, we visit Almacı Market and Zincirli Bedesten. Continuing our tour, we see Tahmis Coffee House, which was used as a coffee house and library within the Tekke Mosque Complex in the 17th century. Then we visit Tütün Hanı, where you can see the kastellers used as an underground water distribution network. During the free time given for shopping, we have the opportunity to purchase local products such as copperware items, spices, Antep pistachios, mother-of-pearl inlaid works, and baklava. Finally, after tasting the famous Gaziantep katmer, we leave this beautiful city. Our next stop is the City of Prophets, Şanlıurfa, which has sacred lands where Prophet Abraham was born and thrown into the fire, Prophet Job suffered his trials, and Prophet Shuayb worshipped. Our first sightseeing point in Şanlıurfa will be Göbeklitepe, which sheds light on human history with its 12,000-year history. At this unique archaeological site, added to the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List in 2019, we discover the mystery of stone structures filled with secrets that have still not been fully solved. At Göbeklitepe, where only 20% has been unearthed in excavations continuing for about 30 years, we take an impressive discovery journey accompanied by our guide. Then we return to Şanlıurfa city center and visit Balıklı Göl (Halil-ür Rahman Lake) and Ayn-ı Zeliha Lake, said to have formed from the tears of Zeliha, daughter of King Nimrod. After that, we take a shopping break in stores selling Şanlıurfa’s famous isot and local products. At the end of the day, we settle into our hotel in Şanlıurfa. Guests who wish may attend the sıra gecesi, an essential part of GAP tours, where they can get to know the region’s culture closely and taste local delicacies. (Extra – Dinner Included). Guests who do not wish to attend the sıra gecesi may have dinner on their own.

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 sıra gecesi (Extra)

Accommodation Hotel: Rabis Hotel - Uludağ Hotel, Kançullar Hotel, etc. Hotels.

Şanlıurfa - Harran - Harran Grand Mosque – Domed Houses – Dara Ancient City - Mardin - Mardin -Kasimiye Madrasa – Grand Mosque – Abbaras – PTT Building – Deyr-ul Zafaran ( Morgabriael)

Dear Guests, after breakfast at our hotel in the morning, we depart for the Harran tour, organized as an extra. In Harran, famous for its unique culture and domed houses, we visit Harran Grand Mosque, which holds the distinction of being the oldest mosque built in the Islamic period in Turkey, the First Islamic Madrasa (Harran University), the Inner Castle, and the Historic City Walls. Then we visit one of the conical domed houses and have the opportunity to get to know this unique architecture up close. After our tour, we leave Şanlıurfa and set out for Mardin. If there is sufficient participation and time permits, we will carry out our Dara Ancient City tour (Extra). Located in Oğuz Village, 30 km southeast of Mardin, Dara Ancient City is one of the most important settlements of Upper Mesopotamia. After touring this ancient city, which stands out with its rock-cut structures and architecture spread over large areas, we head to Mardin. Mardin, where religions and languages meet, has a fascinating atmosphere with the combination of Syriac, Arab, and many other different cultures and beliefs. In Old Mardin, protected for its stonework and urban fabric, we begin our tour with Kasimiye Madrasa. Here, accompanied by our guide's explanations, we discover the history and architectural structure of the madrasa. Then, during our walk through narrow stone streets and bazaars, we see Mardin’s largest mosque, Grand Mosque (Great Mosque), Abbaras, Şehidiye Madrasa, and the historic PTT Building. Afterwards, we take a short break to drink our tea and coffee while looking over the Mesopotamian Plain. After our rest break, we go to Deyr-ul Zafaran Monastery. In this important monastery, which the Syriacs used as a patriarchate center for more than 1000 years, we visit the 4000-year-old Sun Temple (Temple of Sin), the Infirmary, the Church, and the Baptistery. Depending on congestion in the region and prayer times, Mor Gabriel Monastery may be visited as an alternative. Dinner and accommodation will be at our hotel.

Breakfast: Will be taken at the hotel and is included in the tour price.

Lunch: Will be taken in Mardin (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

Midyat – Guesthouse – Hasankeyf – Batman – Malabadi Bridge – Diyarbakır – On Gözlü Gate – Hevsel Gardens – Mardin Gate – Four-Legged Minaret – Great Mosque - Adıyaman

After the breakfast we will have at our hotel in the morning, we depart for Midyat. We begin our Midyat tour by visiting the Midyat Guest House, where many productions, especially the TV series Sıla and Hercai, were filmed. After taking plenty of photos here, we enjoy a pleasant walk among the Historic Midyat Houses. At the end of our walk, we reach the city center and visit the shopping spots where you can buy Silver and Filigree products, the world-famous handcrafted art of Midyat, and the Blue Almond Sugar, dyed with the root of the Laurel Tree. After our free time here, we meet our vehicle and head toward Hasankeyf, which was moved to its new location because it was submerged under the waters of the Ilısu Dam. After seeing the Zeynel Bey Tomb and other historical works here, we give free time. Guests who wish may join the Hasankeyf Boat Tour, which will be organized as an extra. After the boat tour, via Batman, if there is sufficient participation and time permits, we additionally carry out our Malabadi Bridge visit, one of the widest-arched bridges in the world. Then we arrive in Diyarbakır. We view the Diyarbakır Walls, which stand out with their 9,000-year history, and Urfa Gate panoramically from our vehicle, accompanied by our guide’s explanations. Then we visit Diyarbakır Grand Mosque, which was converted into a mosque in 639 and is one of the oldest mosques in Anatolia. Meeting our vehicle at Mardin Gate, one of the four main gates of Diyarbakır’s city walls, we panoramically see the Hevsel Gardens beside the Tigris River, the Goat Bastion, and the On Gözlü Bridge. After leaving Diyarbakır, via the Siverek route, we cross the Nissibi Bridge, which was built over Atatürk Dam Lake in 2015 and is 610 meters long, and arrive at our hotel in Adıyaman and Kahta. Dinner and overnight stay will be at our hotel.

Breakfast: Will be taken at the hotel and is included in the tour price.

Lunch: Will be taken in Batman (Extra).

Dinner: Will be taken at the hotel and is included in the tour price.

Accommodation Hotel: Kahta Taşsaray Bardakçı Hotel, Kahta Nemrut Hotel, Diyarbakır Malabadi Hotel, Sv Business Hotel, Adıyaman Whitestar Hotel, Adıyaman Dedeman etc. Hotels

Adıyaman – Mount Nemrut – Cendere Bridge – Halfeti – Halfeti Boat Tour

Dear Guests, with those who wish to join, we board the minibuses waiting for us early in the morning to ascend Mount Nemrut, the most anticipated stop on our tour and believed to be where the world's most beautiful sunrise takes place. (Extra) Then, via Kahta, we reach the summit of Mount Nemrut, located 2100 meters above sea level. We see the tumulus built in the name of Commagene King Antiochos, the eastern and western terraces, and the gigantic statues here. After the explanations, we watch the magnificent view of the sunrise. Then, boarding our minibuses again, we pass by Arsemia, the summer capital of the Commagene Kings, and reach Cendere Bridge, built by the legendary IX Legion of the Roman Empire. After the explanations and photo breaks here, we return to our hotel for breakfast. After having breakfast, we leave the hotel and continue our journey via Bozova toward Halfeti, a corner of paradise. After seeing the Atatürk Dam Reservoir, we arrive in Halfeti, a true corner of paradise. With those who wish to join, we set off on an enjoyable journey on our boat waiting for us on the banks of the Euphrates River in submerged Halfeti. During our boat 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. After leaving Halfeti, we begin our return journey via Gaziantep

If the accommodation hotel is in Diyarbakır, the sunrise Nemrut tour will be conducted during the day.

Halfeti and the Halfeti Boat Tour will be carried out if the program duration allows. (Extra)

Breakfast: Will be taken at the hotel and is included in the tour price.

Lunch: Will be taken in Adıyaman or Halfeti (Extra).

Dinner: Will be taken freely at a suitable facility on our route. (Extra)

Accommodation Hotel: There will be no hotel accommodation tonight.

Bursa

We continue our night journey and, upon our arrival in Bursa, we leave you at the departure points where we picked you up, bidding farewell to be selected for Another Vacation Hunter Organization

CANCELLATION AND REFUND GUARANTEE PACKAGE

If a reservation cancellation request is made or a change is requested up to 72 hours (3 days) before the tour departure day, a conditional 100% uninterrupted refund guarantee is offered. For overnight tours, the insurance fee is 400 TL for up to 3 days of accommodation and 500 TL for accommodations of 4 days or more.