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Dreamlike GAP and Eastern Anatolia Tour with Flights (5 Nights Hotel Accommodation)
Gap Turu
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Guide
Professional
TÜRSAB guide
Insurance
Mandatory travel
including insurance
Guarantee
Minimum participants
departure guaranteed
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Throughout the tour
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Duration
6 Days
Departure
Izmir
Person
Max 46
Transportation
Uçak İle
Tour Description
Dreamlike GAP and Eastern Anatolia Tour with Flights (5 Nights Hotel Accommodation)<\/h2>
Region:<\/strong> GAP Tour<\/p>
FLIGHT INCLUDED (5 NIGHTS HOTEL ACCOMMODATION) GAP TOUR<\/strong><\/p>
Tour Content:<\/strong><\/p>
Accommodation in Selected Hotels of the Region<\/strong><\/p>
Our Tour Dates:<\/strong> (5 NIGHTS 6 DAYS) Departures are guaranteed every Monday.<\/p>
Program
Programı İndir (PDF)Day 1 — Gaziantep - Zeugma Museum - Balıklıgöl - Şanlıurfa — Urfa Hotels
On the first day of our Dreamlike Gaziantep Urfa Mardin Tatvan Van Kars Erzurum Tour departing from Izmir, we will meet our valued guests at the Turkish Airlines, Pegasus, AnadoluJet, SunExpress Airlines check-in counter at Adnan Menderes Airport with ID or Driver's License for our flight from Izmir to Gaziantep. After approximately 1.45 hours of flight, we arrive at Gaziantep Airport and meet our vehicle and guide waiting for us, starting our tour with an extra breakfast in Gaziantep, which was awarded the title of "Gazi" on February 8, 1921. We have a local breakfast at Zeugma Restaurant, one of the famous places in Gaziantep. Our first sightseeing points will be Gaziantep Castle, which was damaged in the 2023 Kahramanmaraş earthquake, and the 14 Martyrs Monument built in memory of the children who died at Dokurcum Mill, followed by a visit to the Copper Bazaar, Yemeniciler Arasta, Almacı Bazaar, and Tahmis Coffeehouse. During our free time here, you can enjoy Menengiç Coffee, and after completing our historical bazaar tour in Gaziantep, we will visit the Zeugma Mosaic Museum, where the floor mosaics of the villas of Roman Generals, rescued from the submerged city of Zeugma, are exhibited. After seeing the Gypsy Girl and all the other mosaics, we will have our lunch and head towards Halfeti, which is mostly submerged under the waters of the Birecik Dam. Arriving at Halfeti, where the shooting of the Karagül series took place, we will board our boat for an approximately 1-hour (Extra) Boat Tour, where we will see the King’s Daughter Cave, the Rum Castle where Yohannes, one of the apostles of Jesus, settled, and then return to Halfeti, which is said to have derived its name from the story of two young lovers named Halil and Fatma. Here, you will also have the opportunity to taste the famous Şaput fish or kebab with poppy seeds. We will move to Şanlıurfa and visit Balıklıgöl (Halil-Ül Rahman Lake), Ayn-ı Zeliha Lake, which is said to be formed from the tears of Zeliha, the daughter of King Nimrod, and the Cave where Hz. Ibrahim was born, and finally shop for isot pepper paste, nar ekşisi, and other products. We will proceed to our hotel for accommodation, and for those who wish, we will participate in the Sıra Gecesi, where we can experience the regional culture and taste local foods. (Extra – Dinner Included) The dinner we will have this evening is not included in the tour price. Guests who do not wish to participate in the Sıra Gecesi can have dinner at their own expense.
Sıra Gecesi: Soup, İçliköfte, Cigara Böreği, Urfa Kebab, Bostana Cucumber Salad, Lebeni Soup, Salad, Çiğköfte, Şıllık Dessert, Ayran, Tea, Water, Mırra Sıra Gecesi Program
Breakfast: Will be taken extra at Zeugma Restaurant. (Extra)
Lunch: Historical Buzhan Restaurant. (Extra)
Dinner: Şanlıurfa / Mixed Kebab Menu. (Extra)
Accommodation: Akgöl Hotel, Newton Hotel, My Life Hotel, etc...
Day 2 — Göbeklitepe - Viranşehir - Mardin - Savur Gate — Mardin Hotels
On the second day of our Dreamlike Gaziantep Urfa Mardin Tatvan Van Kars Erzurum Tour departing from Izmir, after breakfast at our hotel, we head towards Göbeklitepe to witness history, where we will take a short journey through time with our guide's explanations. We set off towards Mardin via Viranşehir Kızıltepe. Our first stop will be for lunch in Mardin or Kızıltepe. Our first sightseeing point in Mardin, which is described as “Gecesi Gerdanlık, Gündüzü Seyranlık,” will be the Kasımiye Medrese. After enjoying this magnificent structure and listening to our guide's explanations, we will visit the Deyr-ul Zaferan Monastery, which was the residence of the Syriac Orthodox patriarchs for 640 years. Here we will visit the House of Saints, which contains the graves of 52 Patriarchs and Metropolitans, the Saint Hananyo Church, and the Virgin Mary Church, and afterwards, we will head to Old Mardin, where we will get off our vehicle at the Diyarbakır Gate and take dolmuş (extra). We will see the Sheikh Çabuk Mosque, which is known to have the grave of Abdullah Bin Enes El Cüheyni, the messenger of Hz. Muhammad, from the outside, and get off the dolmuş at Cumhuriyet Square. After seeing the Ulu Mosque, which was built by the Armenian master Lole in 1176 and renovated during the reign of II. Abdulhamid in 1889, and the Abbaras that provide arched passages between the streets, we will have free time where guests can see the Old PTT Building, known as Şahtana Mansion, and the Şehidiye Mosque, which is believed to have been built by the Artuqid Sultan Melik Nasreddin Artuk Aslan in the early 13th century. After our break, we will meet our vehicle at Savur Gate and arrive at our hotel. Dinner and accommodation will be at our hotel.
Note: Our guide may conduct an extra Harran Tour depending on weather and road conditions.
Breakfast: Will be taken at our hotel as an open buffet or set menu. (Included)
Lunch: Mardin Adana Dostlar Kebapçısı. (Extra)
Dinner: Will be taken at our hotel as an open buffet or set menu. (Included)
Accommodation: Bilen Hotel, Ladinos Hotel, Avesis Hotel, etc.
Day 3 — Dara Ancient City - Midyat - Hasankeyf - Batman - Tatvan — Tatvan Hotels
On the third day of our Dreamlike Gaziantep Urfa Mardin Tatvan Van Kars Erzurum Tour departing from Izmir, after breakfast at our hotel, we will leave Mardin and head to Midyat, another visual feast. Our guide may organize an extra tour of the Dara Ancient City if time and sufficient participation allow. We will visit the Guest House, which hosted the series Sıla, and give you a short break for shopping in Mardin's famous silver and telkari bazaar. Don't forget to shop for Blue Almond Candy dyed with the root of the Lahor tree. After our visit to Midyat, we will head to Hasankeyf, which has been submerged under the waters of the Ilısu Dam. We will see the Zeynel Bey Tomb and other historical artifacts in their new locations. After our visit to Hasankeyf, we will have our extra lunch at the famous Ali Usta in Batman. After our meal, we will head towards Bitlis, and an extra tour of Malabadi Bridge will be organized with the participation of all guests. Then we will turn towards Bitlis, the city of five minarets, and organize a panoramic city tour before arriving in Tatvan for accommodation and dinner at our hotel.
Note: Our guide may organize an extra Malabadi Bridge Tour depending on weather and road conditions.
Breakfast: Will be taken at our hotel as an open buffet or set menu. (Included)
Lunch: Batman Ali Usta Restaurant / Midyat Cihan Restaurant (Extra)
Dinner: Will be taken at our hotel as an open buffet or set menu. (Included)
Accommodation: Kardelen Hotel, etc...
Day 4 — Nemrut Mountain Crater Lake - Lake Van - Van Castle — Van Hotels
On the fourth day of our Dreamlike Gaziantep Urfa Mardin Tatvan Van Kars Erzurum Tour departing from Izmir, after breakfast at our hotel, we will visit the oldest Turkish cemetery in Anatolia located in Ahlat (Extra). The gravestones, some of which reach up to 3 meters in length, are adorned with symbols and figures reflecting ancient Turkish traditions and are unique in the world. After visiting these magnificent structures, we will return to Tatvan, remembering the spirits of our ancestors who first settled in Anatolia. For those who wish, we will conduct our tour of the Nemrut Mountain Crater Lake (Extra). We will head to Nemrut Mountain, which hosts Turkey's largest crater lake, with our minibuses. Along the way, we will have the chance to see the famous SÜPHAN Mountain. When we reach the summit of Nemrut Mountain, the breathtaking view of Lake Van on one side and the mesmerizing sight of the Nemrut Mountain Crater Lake on the other will impress you. We will see the Big Crater Lake, Small Lake, Ilıkgöl, volcanic stones, and lava remnants within the Nemrut Mountain Crater and descend from Nemrut Mountain enchanted, boarding our bus to complete our journey to Van with magnificent views of Lake Van on our left. We will visit Akdamar Island and its church, which is the first place that comes to mind when Van is mentioned. We will reach there by taking cooperative boats from Gevaş for a half-hour journey (Extra). After listening to the sad story of the unfulfilled lovers of Akdamar Island and the history of the magnificent Akdamar Church, which is the pinnacle of stone craftsmanship, we will return to our boat and head back to Gevaş. After a lovely lunch break by Lake Van, where you can also taste Van's famous İnci Kefali, we will board our vehicle and head to Tuşpa Castle, the ancient settlement of the city known as the Paris of the East. After our tour of Van Castle, where we can enjoy a bird's eye view of the city and the sea and take beautiful photos, we will visit the Van Archaeology Museum, one of the most beautiful museums in our country, which exhibits the works of civilizations that have survived to this day, if we have enough time. After our museum visit, we will go to a silver workshop to learn more about the most important handicrafts left by the Urartian civilization. After watching the intricacies of silver craftsmanship from the masters, we will also give free time for shopping for those who wish. After our shopping, we will take a short break to take photos with the famous Van Cats, known for their different colored eyes, at the Cat House located right next to the workshop. After this short break, we will have a brief shopping stop at Akdamar Dairy, where local products are sold in the city center of Van. We will then settle into our hotel. Accommodation and dinner will be at our hotel.
Breakfast: Will be taken at our hotel as an open buffet or set menu. (Included)
Lunch: Deniz Restaurant İnci Kefali Menu (Extra)
Dinner: Will be taken at our hotel as an open buffet or set menu. (Included)
Accommodation: Reform Hotel, etc...
Day 5 — Muradiye Waterfall - Iğdır - Kars Ani Ruins - Caucasian Night — Kars Hotels
On the fifth day of our Dreamlike Gaziantep Urfa Mardin Tatvan Van Kars Erzurum Tour departing from Izmir, after breakfast at our hotel, we will leave the hotel and head to Muradiye Waterfall, which is located on the Bendi Mahi River. After a short photo break here, we will pass through the Çaldıran Plain and cross the Tendürek Mountain Pass, one of the highest passes in our country, surrounded by solidified lava. The magnificent formations of nature can take you to completely different places if you let your imagination run wild. Next, we will move to Doğubayazıt, where we will visit the İshak Pasha Palace, the last grand monument of the Ottoman Empire built during the Tulip Era, which was started by the local lord Abdi Pasha and completed by his successors, taking about 100 years to finish in 1784. After visiting the palace, we will take a lunch break to look at Iranian carpets. After our lunch, we will be under the mesmerizing effect of Mount Ararat, the highest mountain in our country at 5137 m, which we feel its shadow everywhere in the region. Continuing our journey with the impressive view of Mount Ararat, we will take a photo break at a suitable point before reaching Iğdır. Be prepared to be amazed by the scenery of greenery, vineyards, and orchards as we pass through Iğdır, which has a very different place in the geography we are in. Starting from Iğdır, we will continue our journey along the zero point of the Turkey-Armenia border and an extra tour of Tuzluca Cave will be organized here (Extra) before reaching Kars via Digor. After arriving in Kars, our first stop will be the Ani Ruins, located on the banks of the Arpaçay River, which forms our border with Armenia. Ani was the largest and richest city in the region a thousand years ago. You will immediately understand this from the monumental structures we will see at the site. Among the works that include the most important artifacts of Armenian-Georgian culture are the Cathedral, Surp Kirkor, Surp Pirgiç (Keveli Church), and Seljuk works such as Menucehr Mosque, Ebul Muhammeran Mosque, and Sultan Palace, and then we will head to our hotel for accommodation. For those who wish, we will participate in the Caucasian Night, which is a must in Kars, where we can experience the regional culture and taste local foods (Extra). We will go to a magnificent night where we will listen to the Ashik competition and watch the Caucasian dances. The dinner we will have this evening is not included in the tour price. Guests who do not wish to participate in the Caucasian Night can have dinner at their own expense.
Breakfast: Will be taken at our hotel as an open buffet or set menu (Included)
Lunch: Doğubayazıt – Ararat Restaurant / Kebab Menu (Extra)
Dinner: Kars - Kale Cafe / Piti Menu (Caucasian Night Program Dinner Included.) (Extra)
Accommodation: Kars – Sapran Deluxe Hotel, etc...
Day 6 — 12 Apostles Church - Kars Castle - Horosan - Erzurum Airport — Attention No Acco...
On the sixth day of our Dreamlike Gaziantep Urfa Mardin Tatvan Van Kars Erzurum Tour departing from Izmir, after breakfast at our hotel, we will leave the hotel and head to Kars, which, despite being the easternmost city in our country, is actually the westernmost part of the Caucasus, a vibrant city with lively streets that is culturally very different from the surrounding provinces of Erzurum, Ağrı, and Iğdır. The city, which was re-established during the 40 years of Russian occupation after 1877, is the best center to observe Baltic architecture in our country. You will love Kars with its streets intersecting at 90-degree angles, decorated facades, cut stone buildings, and much more. We will see the 12 Apostles Church, Stone Bridge, and Kars Castle panoramically. We will proceed to our store where we can shop for local products such as the famous Kars cheese and gruyere. After tasting and presenting Kars cheese, we will head towards Erzurum. We will not forget to take a short break to commemorate our soldiers who froze to death during the Sarıkamış operation at the Sarıkamış Martyrdom located on our route. Then we will reach Köprüköy. Here we will see the Çobandede Bridge as we pass by and listen to its interesting legend from our guide. After that, we will first reach Horosan, then Pasinler, and finally Erzurum. Our first stop will be the building where one of the most important steps in our liberation struggle was taken, the building where the foundations of the Republic of Turkey were laid. The spirit inside this building will truly impress you. After our visit, we will have a lunch break at a restaurant where you can taste Erzurum's famous Cağ Kebab (Extra). After our lunch, we will visit the Üç Kümbetleri, one of the most beautiful examples of tomb monuments in Anatolia, located in the Sultan Melik Neighborhood. We will also visit the Double Minaret Medrese, which is a symbol of Erzurum, and the Ulu Mosque, and after a pleasant walk among the Old Erzurum Houses and a tea break, we will see the first Ottoman Mosque in Erzurum, built by the chief architect Mimar Sinan at the request of Lala Mustafa Pasha, which is now known by his name. We will give free time for shopping for products made of oltu stone at the Rüstem Pasha Caravanserai (Taşhan). Then we will head to Erzurum airport to conclude our tour and depart for Izmir with the relevant airline. We complete our Dreamlike Gaziantep Urfa Mardin Tatvan Van Kars Erzurum Tour, leaving behind dozens of memories that will remain in your minds, and say goodbye until we meet again in another organization. Thank you for choosing us, the GEZİ TUTKUNLARI Operations and Sales team. Best regards.
Breakfast: Will be taken at our hotel as an open buffet or set menu. (Included)
Lunch: Erzurum Nezih Cağ Kebab (Extra)
Dinner: Free Menu on the Way (Extra)
Accommodation: Attention No Accommodation This Night.
Inclusions
- - Izmir / Gaziantep - Eco Class Departure Ticket
- - Erzurum / Izmir - Eco Class Return Ticket
- - 5 Nights Accommodation in Hotels
- - 5 Breakfasts and 3 Dinners at Hotels
- - Mandatory Travel Insurance No. 1618
- - All Excursions Included in the Program
- - Transportation with Luxury Vehicles and Water Service on Board
- - Ferry, Parking, Highway, and Bridge Fees
- - Professional Guiding and Accompaniment Services
- - Izmir / Gaziantep - Eco Class Departure Ticket
- - Erzurum / Izmir - Eco Class Return Ticket
Exclusions
- - All Lunches
- - All Personal Expenses
- - 1 Dinner Included in Şanlıurfa Sıra Gecesi
- - 1 Dinner Included in Kars Caucasian Night
- - All Beverages Taken During Meals
- - All Museum and Site Entrance Fees
- - All Extra Organizations Specified
- - Breakfast on the First Day and Dinner on the Last Day
Cancellation Policy
NO REFUND.
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TOUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS<\/p>
The duration of our tour is 5 nights and 6 days. Hotel accommodation is for 5 nights.<\/p>
Child discounts can be applied when accompanied by two adults.<\/p>
Our guide may change the program during the tour, provided that the program is fully realized. Our tours are a whole with hotel, bus, flight program, and guiding services and cannot be considered separately.<\/p>
No bed may be provided for children aged 0-6 in hotel accommodations.<\/p>
No charge is made for children aged 0-1.99 on bus tours. If a seat is requested for children, the price of children aged 2-6 will apply.<\/p>
The 3rd bed in triple rooms may not be a normal bed. Depending on the situation, hotels may provide our guests with a foldable bed or sofa bed.<\/p>
Every individual over the age of 2 is required to have a seat on the bus.<\/p>
Unused transportation, accommodation, excursions, etc. during the tour are non-refundable.<\/p>
Seat numbers cannot be guaranteed at the time of reservation. Seat numbers are determined in order of reservation date. Guests who purchase the tour early have the right to sit in the front.<\/p>
A tiered pricing system applies to all tours. As the occupancy of the tours increases, tour prices also rise. Guests cannot claim the difference in price after the purchase date.<\/p>
In flights included tours, SSC Tour reserves the right to change the airport, airline, and flight time depending on density and without disrupting the program. In case of airport changes, SSC Tour must provide free service to its guests.<\/p>
Extra Tours operate based on the number of participants. If an extra tour does not take place, the guest has no right to compensation. In this case, SSC Tour has no responsibility. Extra tour prices may change. In this case, the date of the tour taken into account is the date of the tour, not the date of purchase. The extra tour price valid during the period of the tour will apply. The guest accepts this when purchasing the tour.<\/p>
The times specified in the tour program are calculated according to normal weather and road conditions, and in case of possible delays, SSC Tour is not responsible, and the guest has no right to compensation.<\/p>
Changes may be made in accommodation areas and hotels according to density, provided that they are of the same standards. All accommodations are made by hotel authorities, and SSC Tour has no sanctions regarding this matter.<\/p>
Weekend Accommodation Tours have accommodations that meet city hotel standards. Hotels are not required to serve local dishes; they provide service as a set menu or buffet.<\/p>
During the tours, due to program density, it may not always be possible to find ATMs, currency exchange offices, etc., so it is beneficial for our guests to be prepared for this situation.<\/p>
Lunches consist of region-specific economical menus. Lunch and dinner tables are used according to the density of the region.<\/p>
SSC Tour is not responsible for tours that cannot be conducted due to adverse weather conditions before or during the tour.<\/p>
A minimum number of participants of 16 is required for this tour to operate. If there is not enough majority, SSC Tour reserves the right to cancel the tour with a 3-day notice.<\/p>
In case of tour cancellation, SSC Tour must notify the cancellation personally. There is no right to compensation as it is a legal process.<\/p>
During the travel, please ensure that you take all your belongings with you when leaving the vehicles and hotels, as SSC Tour is not responsible for lost items.<\/p>
Guests who register for the tour have the right to cancel free of charge up to 30 days before the tour date. In case of cancellation less than 30 days before the tour date, a 30% penalty will be applied, and for 20 days or less, a 100% penalty will be applied. The participant must present a report obtained from State Hospitals in Turkey (signed by the Chief Physician) along with the cancellation request.<\/p>
In flight programs, cancellations cannot be made by the airline, so refunds cannot be processed.<\/p>
ABOUT CANCELLATION REFUND GUARANTEE PACKAGE AND MANDATORY TRAVEL INSURANCE<\/p>
The cancellation refund guarantee package offers unconditional 100% refund guarantee for cancellation requests made up to 72 hours (3 days) before the tour departure date or in case of changes.<\/p>
Mandatory travel insurance is provided free of charge to all our guests by our agency. It covers the agency's bankruptcy or any reason for the inability to provide package tour services. It is not health insurance and does not cover treatment expenses. (Private Health Insurance is the guest's personal expense)<\/p>
VEHICLES TO BE USED ACCORDING TO THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE<\/p>
Buses: Used for 32 - 54 People. Mercedes Travego/Tourismo, Neoplan Cityliner/Tourliner, Temsa Safir/Maraton, Man Fortuna<\/p>
Midibuses: Used for 20 - 31 People. Isuzu Turkuaz, Otokar Mega<\/p>
Minibuses: Used for up to 19 People. VW Crafter, Mercedes Sprinter<\/p>
All guests are considered to have completed the sale of the tour by accepting the above items.<\/p>
OUR TOUR PROGRAMS ARE PREPARED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONSUMER LAW NO. 6502.<\/p>
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