Chasing the traces of history

Pick up at Gaziantep airport

Zeugma Mosaic Museum

Gaziantep Archeology Museum

Old town walking tour

Antep Citadel: Located at the center of the old town, a very well-preserved fortress

Bakırcılar Çarşısı and Elmacı Pazarı: Strolling through the small streets of old bazaars, and taste baklava and local cousin.

Overnight stay in Antep ( a boutique hotel accommodation)

Day2.

Antep to Zeugma Ancient Site: Although mostly submerged for the construction of the Birecik dam, two significant Roman villas can still be visited in Zeugma. Its peaceful and beautiful landscape attracts visitors.

Halfeti : A slow village on the banks of Euphrates mostly submerged for Birecik dam. We will go on a boat tour on the Euphrates and have lunch in this pretty village.

Accommodation in Urfa ( a boutique hotel)

Day 3.

Harran village visit: A junction point on the silk road, with its 7000 years old history might be as interesting as the neolithic sites of the Urfa area. After visiting the excavation site in Harran and giving a tea break in a traditional Harran house we’ll discover the ancient sites around Tektek mountains.

Bazda Caves – Sogmatar Village

Karahantepe neolithic site: The most recent archeological discovery Urfa area is still being excavated but is also open to the public. Gives us an idea about the neolithic culture of the Euphrates region.

Day.4

Gobeklıtepe visit: A 10000 years old neolithic site, a revolutionary discovery of recent years. After visiting the excavation area to see the mysterious megaliths we will complete the neolithic history of Urfa by visiting the archeology museum.

Urfa archeology Museum and Halepli Bahçe mosaic museum visit: One of the largest museums in Turkey located close to the old town. Offers a panorama of the neolithic history of north Mesopotamia with over 10000 pieces of artifacts found in the archeological sites around Urfa .

Abraham’s pool and cave, Urfa citadel, and old bazaars walking tour: Urfa, by its historical name Edessa is known to be the city of prophets. During this walking tour, you’ll be able to follow the traces of the city’s Roman, Christian, and Muslim heritage.

Before finishing the day, we will taste the street food of Urfa.

Transfer to Urfa GAP airport

Tour details:

Limited to 8 people

Included:

– Transportation by air-conditioned private car and driver service. Airport transfer.

– Hotel accommodation (Bed and Breakfast). Preferably a stone boutique hotel, up to request a standard city hotel.

-Entrance fees.

-Travel Insurance

-English or Spanish-speaking professional tour guide.

Please ask for the price and availability