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4-Day Tour To The Cities Of Mesopotamia
  • Tour Category

    Private Tour

  • Tour Types

    Architecture, History, Cave

  • Duration

    4 Days

  • Activity Level

    Easy

  • Language

    Arabic, English, German, Spanish

Description

Embark on a 4-day journey through the heart of Mesopotamia. From Mardin's enchanting streets to the ancient mysteries of Göbeklitepe and Urfa's vibrant culture to Harran's historical treasures, this tour immerses you in this remarkable region's captivating history and heritage.

Highlights
  • Explore Mor Behrem Kırklar Church, a hidden architectural gem
  • Discover Göbeklitepe, humanity's oldest known pilgrimage site, reshaping history
  • Uncover Urfa's rich heritage: Abraham's cave, bustling bazaars, and museums
  • Step into history at Harran: ancient university, fortress, and unique houses
  • Day 1: Mardin expand_more

    Meet and assist at the airport, then proceed to the city center. Our first stop is Mor Behrem Kırklar Church. Following the information we receive from the church officer, we will walk through the narrow streets of Mardin to see the Mardin Museum, Latifiye Mosque, and the Ulu Mosque, one of the most important structures in the region, and photograph them. Then, we will visit the PTT building, which has been featured in many TV series and films. Afterwards, we will visit the Şehidiye Mosque and Madrasa, pass by the Abbaras, one of the symbols of Mardin, and reach the Kasımiye Madrasa. Finally, we will drive to Dara, often called the Ephesus of Mesopotamia. After the tour, we will return to our hotel for the overnight stay.

  • Day 2: Göbeklitepe expand_more

    After breakfast at the hotel, we will drive to Sanliurfa. On our way, we will visit "Göbeklitepe," one of the most important archaeological discoveries in human history, dating back 12,000 years. It is considered the first pilgrimage center, challenging the known written history. Göbeklitepe is located in the Mesopotamia region and provides crucial insights into religious beliefs in hunter-gatherer societies. It offers information about creating a sanctuary and sheds light on their religion, religious symbols, technology, and sciences. Then, we will continue to Şanlıurfa for an overnight stay.

  • Day 3: Urfa City Tour and Museum expand_more

    After breakfast at the hotel, we will embark on a city tour of Urfa. Our itinerary includes Halil-ur-Rahman Mosque, Ayn Zeliha (Balıklıgöl) – Rizvaniye Mosque, and the cave where Prophet Abraham was born. We will also explore Sipahi Bazaar, Kazzaz Market, Hacı Kamil Han, Huseyiniye Bazaar, Naccar Bazaar, and the Historical Customs Inn. Additionally, we will visit Ulucami and the Culinary Museum. Our last stops will be the Archaeology Museum and the Mosaic Museum. We will spend the night in Urfa.

  • Day 4: Harran expand_more

    Today, we will visit the earthen Harran houses with conical roofs, the ancient ruins of Harran University (considered the first university in the world), and the historical Harran fortress from when Harran was the capital of the Umayyads. We will also explore the Harran walls surrounding the city. After the tour, we will transfer to the airport.

What's Included
  • Guide services
  • All transfers mentioned in the program
  • Museums and historical sites
What's Excluded
  • Personal Expenses
  • Lunch service
  • Dinner service
  • Any meal services if not mentioned in the inclusion
  • Insurance
  • Any flight tickets (international or domestic)
What to bring
  • Coat or light clothes, depending on the weather conditions
  • Your own medicines, if any
Know before you go
  • There is a price difference for guide services other than English.
Meeting Point

airport or hotel

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 50% of the tour price.
Price Details
Adult
1 To 4 USD 645 Per Person
Child
1 To 4 USD 600 Per Person

This is a private tour

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USD 645 / person