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2-Day Mardin & Şanlıurfa Tour

  • Tour Category

    Private Tour

  • Tour Types

    Archeology, History, Museum

  • Duration

    2 Days

  • Activity Level

    Easy

  • Language

    English, Turkish

Description

Ramble through southeastern Turkey and explore Mardin and Şanlıurfa in this memorable two-day experience. Tour through the open courtyards of the Kasimiye Madrasah, experience the majesty of the Deyrulzfaran Monastery, and explore the Mesopotamian ruins of Dara. Marvel at the ancient Neolithic remains of Göbekli Tepe and the ancient city of Harran, and feed fish at the Biblical Balıklıgöl. Savour an authentic Turkish experience as you talk to the townfolk, swill aromatic coffee and feast on local cuisine in this City of Prophets.  

Highlights
  • Visit the Kirklar and Mar Hirmiz churches 
  • Stroll through the ancient Mesopotamian city of Dara
  • Explore the Kasimiye and Zinciriye Madrasahs
  • Feed fish at the Biblical Balıklıgöl pool
  • Marvel at the Urfa Castle open-air museum
  • Shop at the iconic Mardin Grand Bazaar
  • Day 1: Mardin expand_more

    • Meet your tour guide at the airport and proceed for your city tour.

    • Spend some time in the silent serenity of the iconic Kirklar Church and Mar Hirmiz Churches.

    • Visit the Kasimiye and Zinciriye Madrasahs and admire their majestic architecture and high arches. 

    • Enjoy the view at the beautiful Deyrulzfaran Monastery.

    • Stroll, shop and take photos ın the Mardin Grand Bazaar. 

    • Make your way to the ruins of the Mesopotamian city of Dara.

    • Transfer to your hotel and rest for the night. 

  • Day 2: Şanlıurfa expand_more

    • Make your way to Şanlıurfa for the next leg of your trip.

    • Explore the Neolithic site of Göbekli Tepe that houses the first temple in the world.  

    • Visit the ancıent city of Harran.

    • Frolic around and feed fish at Balıklıgol, which is where Prophet Abraham was born and thrown into the fire by Nimrod. Sip on mellow coffee and capture a lot of pictures as you walk around the fish lake.

    • Marvel the open-air museum at Urfa castle. 

    • After a memorable journey through Şanlıurfa, transfer back to your hotel or the airport. 

What's Included

  • Sedan car

  • Professional English-speaking Turkish tour guide/driver

  • Gasolıne

  • Otopark fee

What's Excluded

  • Breakfast, lunch and dınner

  • Personal expenditure

  • Entrance ticket to museums, ruins and monastrıes

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
The group size and price
1 To 4USD 750 Per Group

This is a private tour
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USD 750 / group