Turkey · Archaeology

7-Day Southeastern Anatolia Tour with Göbekli Tepe and Mardin

7 Days Round trip from Cevat Paşa Moderate pace

Gaziantep- Şanlıurfa-Adyaman-Diyarbakır- Mardin

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the ancient city of Zeugma with its magnificent villa mosaics
02 Discover Göbekli Tepe, the ground zero of history
03 Visit Mount Nemrut for breathtaking sunrise and sunset views
04 Wander through Diyarbakır to see the UNESCO-listed city walls and Hevsel Gardens
05 Experience the rich culture and architecture of Mardin

This 7-day journey through Southeastern Anatolia explores some of Turkey's oldest settlement areas in Upper Mesopotamia, between the Euphrates and Tigris Rivers. Visit special and mystical places shaped by ancient civilizations, from the magnificent villa mosaics of Zeugma and the world-changing discovery of Göbekli Tepe to the Commagene heritage of Mount Nemrut, the UNESCO-listed walls and Hevsel Gardens of Diyarbakır, and the distinctive architecture and living traditions of Mardin. Along the way, you will also experience a region where history, faith, culture, and cuisine are deeply intertwined.

Visit special and mystical places shaped by ancient civilizations, from the magnificent villa mosaics of Zeugma and the world-changing discovery of Göbekli Tepe to the Commagene heritage of Mount Nemrut, the UNESCO-listed walls and Hevsel Gardens of Diyarbakır, and the distinctive architecture and living traditions of Mardin.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included · Premium

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Adiyaman, Diyarbakir, Gaziantep, Mardin, Şanlıurfa, Midyat

Languages Arabic, English, Turkish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Gaziantep and the Zeugma Mosaic Museum

Gaziantep
Zeugma Mosaic Museum
Pişirici Kastel (Cistern)
Grand Bazaar
Bath Museum

Day 02

Şanlıurfa and the Euphrates River

Şanlıurfa
Boat tour on the Euphrates River
Şanlıurfa Archaeology Museum
The place where Prophet Ibrahim was thrown into the fire (Fish Lake)
Prophet Ibrahim's Birth Cave
Şanlıurfa Bazaar and Gümrükhanı (Inn)

Day 03

Göbekli Tepe and Commagene Heritage

Adyaman - Şanlıurfa
The oldest temple in the world, Göbekli Tepe, 11,000 years old
Roman Cendere Bridge
The ancient city of Arsemia, the summer capital of the Commagene Kingdom
The most magnificent tomb and temple of the Commagene Kingdom

Day 04

Diyarbakır's Walls, Museum, and Mosque

Diyarbakır
Grand Mosque
Diyarbakır Museum
Diyarbakır City Walls and Hevsel Garden
Ten-Eye Bridge on the Tigris River

Day 05

Mardin's Monuments and Old Bazaar

Mardin
Zerzevan Castle on the Mardin Road
Deyrulzafaran Monastery
Kasimiye Madrasa
Mardin Old Bazaar and Back Streets

Day 06

Dara, Ha Village, and Midyat

Mardin
Dara Old Settlement
Virgin Mary Anna Church, Ha Village
Midyat Historical Houses and Streets

Day 07

Airport Transfer

Transfer to the airport

Where this trip takes you

Göbekli Tepe, Mount Nemrut sunrise, Zeugma Mosaic Museum, Diyarbakır City Walls and Hevsel Garden

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Cevat Paşa 6 cities · 7 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Guidance service
Vehicle, fuel, and parking
Guide and driver accommodation expenses
Accommodation in 4-star hotels or boutique hotels
Breakfast at the hotel
Entrance fees to museums and historical sites

What to bring

If you come in winter, I recommend bringing winter clothes. If you come in summer, I recommend bringing summer clothes and stomach medicines.

Know before you go

The places we will visit are among the oldest in the world and are also sacred sites, so you need to be careful about your attire. I recommend bringing sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses when visiting these sacred places.

We can also start the tour from Gaziantep or Mardin.

Logistics