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Flight-Inclusive Journey Through History GAP Mesopotamia Tour (3 Nights Hotel Accommodation)

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Flight-Inclusive Journey Through History GAP Mesopotamia Tour (3 Nights Hotel Accommodation)

Region: Eastern Anatolia

Experience the difference with GEZİ TUTKUNLARI, the architect of GAP Tours in Izmir! FLIGHT-INCLUSIVE GAP TOUR (2025's Best-Selling GAP Tour)

Departure: Gaziantep
Return: Gaziantep

  • Diyarbakır
  • Midyat
  • Dara
  • Mardin
  • Şanlıurfa
  • Nemrut
  • Halfeti
  • Gaziantep

Accommodation in the Region's Distinguished Hotels

Tour Dates (3 NIGHTS 4 DAYS)

Guaranteed Departures Every Saturday, Monday, and Thursday.

Departure: ~06:00 Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport - Gaziantep Airport
Return: ~22:55 Gaziantep Airport - Izmir Adnan Menderes

event Day 1 — GAZİANTEP - ŞANLIURFA — Şanlıurfa Hotels

On the 1st day of our Flight-Inclusive Journey Through History GAP Mesopotamia Tour departing from Izmir, after meeting our esteemed guests at the Adnan Menderes Airport counter in the morning, we proceed to the relevant airport at least 2 hours before the flight time for our Izmir - Gaziantep flight with THY, Pegasus, Anadolujet, SunExpress Airlines, using our ID card, driver's license, or passport, and complete our Check-In procedures. (Note: Your guide will meet you at Gaziantep Airport.) After approximately a 1.5-hour flight, we arrive at Gaziantep Airport and meet our waiting vehicle and guide to start our tour with breakfast (Extra) in Gaziantep, which was given the title "Gazi" on February 8, 1921. Our first stops will be Gaziantep Castle and the 14 Martyrs Monument built in memory of the children martyred at Dokurcum Mill, followed by visits to the Coppersmiths' Bazaar, Yemeniciler Arastası (Shoemakers' Bazaar), Almacı Bazaar, and Tahmis Coffee House. During the free time here, you can enjoy Menengiç Coffee. After completing our historical bazaar tours in Gaziantep, we provide free time for you to taste Gaziantep's famous delicacies. We will visit the Zeugma Mosaic Museum, where floor mosaics from Roman Generals' Villas, rescued from the city of Zeugma submerged under the waters of Birecik Dam, are exhibited. After seeing the "Gypsy Girl" mosaic and all other mosaics, we will head to Şanlıurfa, where we will have the opportunity to eat local liver or kebab at Ciğerhan Restaurant. Returning to Şanlıurfa, known as the City of Prophets, believed to be where Prophets Adam, Job, Abraham, Shuayb, and Elisha lived, we will visit Balıklıgöl (Pool of Abraham), Ayn-ı Zeliha Lake, also said to be formed from the tears of King Nimrod's daughter Zeliha, and the Cave where Prophet Abraham was born. Finally, we will shop for products such as isot paste, red pepper, pomegranate molasses, illegal tea, etc. We then proceed to our hotel for accommodation. Guests who wish can join the Sıra Gecesi (Traditional Evening Gathering), an indispensable part of GAP, where we can experience the regional culture and taste local foods. (Extra – Dinner Included) Dinner is not included in the tour price for this evening's accommodation. Guests who do not wish to participate in the Sıra Gecesi can have dinner at their own expense. Sıra Gecesi: Lebeni Soup, İçliköfte (Stuffed Meatballs), Fındık Lahmacun (Mini Lahmacun), Eggplant Kebab-Tomato Kebab-Urfa Kebab, Salad, Urfa Spicy Ezme, Çiğköfte (Raw Meatballs), Pistachio Cream Cold Baklava, Ayran, Water, Tea, Mırra (Bitter Coffee) Sıra Gecesi Program (Extra) Breakfast: Zeugma Breakfast (Extra) Lunch: Şanlıurfa - Ciğerhan Restaurant (Extra) Dinner: Şanlıurfa - Sıra Gecesi Mixed Kebab Menu (Extra) Accommodation: İpek Palas, New Akgöl Hotel, Newton Hotel, My Life Hotel etc...

event Day 2 — GÖBEKLİTEPE - GRAND MOSQUE - MARDIN — Mardin Hotels

On the 2nd day of our Flight-Inclusive Journey Through History GAP Mesopotamia Tour departing from Izmir, after breakfast at our hotel in the morning, we reach Harran (Extra), famous for its domed houses and unique culture. Here we will see Harran Grand Mosque, which holds the distinction of being the oldest mosque established in Turkey during the Islamic period, the First Islamic Madrasah (Harran University), the Inner Castle, and the Historical Walls, and visit one of the Conical Domed Houses. During this pleasant visit, you can take photos wearing local costumes (Extra). After our visit to Harran house, we will reach Göbeklitepe, the starting point of world history, which is the first place of worship and settlement, to see the 12,000-year-old temples with reliefs of cranes, snakes, and pigs, and then depart from Şanlıurfa. We will begin our journey, which will take approximately 2.5 hours, using the historical Silk Road. We will reach Mardin via Viranşehir and Kızıltepe and have a delicious local Mardin meal for lunch. We begin our tour of Mardin, which is described as "a necklace at night, a spectacle during the day." Our first stop will be Kasımiye Madrasah; after enjoying this magnificent structure and listening to our guide's explanations, we will get off our bus at Diyarbakır Gate and take dolmuşes (extra) to Cumhuriyet Square. From here, we will explore Mardin on foot. We will conclude our Mardin City Tour by seeing the Grand Mosque famous for its minaret, the Abbaras (arched passages), Şahtana Mansion, and Şehidiye Mosque. After some free time, we will go to Saido Mısır Çarşısı (Egyptian Bazaar) for you to shop for Blue Almond Candy, dyed with the root of the Lahor tree. We will meet our vehicle at Savur Gate and visit Deyrul Zaferan Monastery, built in the 5th century on top of a Sun Temple. After the monastery tour, we will arrive at our hotel; dinner and accommodation are at our hotel. Breakfast: Will be served as an open buffet or set menu at our hotel. (Included) Lunch: Mardin Adana Dostlar Kebapçısı (Extra) Dinner: Will be served as an open buffet or set menu at our hotel. (Included) Accommodation: Bilen Hotel, Avesis Hotel, Ladinos Hotel etc..

event Day 3 — MİDYAT - DİYARBAKIR WALLS - MARDİN GATE - ADIYAMAN — Diyarbakır or Kahta Hotels

On the 3rd day of our Flight-Inclusive Journey Through History GAP Mesopotamia Tour departing from Izmir, after breakfast at our hotel in the morning, we will depart from Mardin and head to Midyat, another visual feast. Here, we will visit the Guest House, which hosted the TV series Sıla, and take a short break for you to learn about Mardin's famous filigree art and do some shopping. After our Midyat trip, our path will lead us to a great sorrow, Hasankeyf. We will see Zeynel Bey Tomb and other historical artifacts in their newly relocated places due to being submerged under the waters of Ilısu Dam. During the free time, guests who wish can participate in our extra Hasankeyf Boat Tour (Extra). After the boat tour, we will reach Diyarbakır via Batman, seeing the Malabadi Bridge, listening to its story and folk song, and taking plenty of pictures (Extra). We will watch the Diyarbakır Walls and Urfa Gate, which are thought to have a history of 9000 years, with an unknown construction date and civilization, from our vehicle with our guide's explanations. We will then visit Diyarbakır Grand Mosque, one of the oldest mosques in Anatolia and one of the V. Haram al-Sharifs of Islam, converted into a mosque in 639. Meeting our vehicle at Mardin Gate, one of the four main gates of Diyarbakır walls, we will panoramically view the Hevsel Gardens next to the Tigris River, believed to flow to Paradise, Keçi Burcu (Goat Bastion), and the Ten-Eyed Bridge, and then depart from Diyarbakır. Passing the 610-meter-long Nissibi Bridge, built in 2015 over the Atatürk Dam Lake, via Siverek, we will reach our hotel in Diyarbakır or Kahta. Dinner and accommodation are at our hotel. Breakfast: Will be served as an open buffet or set menu at our hotel. (Included) Lunch: Midyat Cihan Restaurant Free Menu - Batman Ali Usta Restaurant (Extra) Dinner: Will be served as an open buffet or set menu at our hotel. (Included) Accommodation: Kommagene Hotel, Samos Hotel, Nemrut Hotel, Perre Hotel etc..

event Day 4 — ADIYAMAN MOUNT NEMRUT - GAZİANTEP BAKLAVA SHOPPING — Attention: No Accommodation...

On the 4th day of our Flight-Inclusive Journey Through History GAP Mesopotamia Tour departing from Izmir, guests who wish can wake up early in the morning (Extra) and set off for our Mount Nemrut Sunrise tour. We reach the starting point of our walking path, which will take approximately 30 minutes with our minibuses. At the end of our somewhat challenging walk, after watching the sunrise from the Altar and seeing the Monumental Tomb of King Antiochus, and the colossal statues of Antiochus, Zeus, Apollo, and Hercules, we begin our return journey. After seeing Karakuş Tumulus, where the tombs of Commagene King Mithridates, his mother İsias, his sister Antiochis, and his niece Aka are located, and Cendere Bridge, built by Roman Emperor Septimius Severus in honor of his wife and sons, we will arrive at our hotel. After breakfast at our hotel, we will depart from our hotel and watch the Atatürk Dam, completed in 1992 and ranking 8th in the world in terms of fill volume, from the observation deck. We then reach Halfeti, where most of it is submerged under the waters of Birecik Dam and where the TV series Karagül was filmed, and board our boat. During our approximately 1-hour (Extra) Halfeti Boat Tour, we will see the King's Daughter Cave, Rumkale, where Yohannes, one of the apostles of Jesus, settled, and then the submerged mosque and its minaret under the waters of the Euphrates in Savaşan Village. We will then return to Halfeti, which is rumored to have taken its name from the story of two young people named Halil and Fatma. After our (extra) lunch break, we will get into our vehicle and cross to the other side of the Euphrates to continue our tour. We provide an opportunity to shop at Abdullah Sedef Baklavaları, Gaziantep's most famous baklava maker in the region. Afterwards, after having our dinner, we will return with THY, Pegasus, Anadolujet, SunExpress Airlines on the Gaziantep - Izmir Adnan Menderes flight, completing our Flight-Inclusive Journey Through History GAP Mesopotamia Tour departing from Izmir, leaving dozens of memories that will remain in your minds. We bid farewell, hoping to see you in another organization, and thank you for choosing GEZİ TUTKUNLARI Operations and Sales team, with our respects. Note: Depending on seasonal conditions, the Mount Nemrut tour may not be possible. Instead, Karakuş Tumulus, Cendere Bridge, and Arsemia Tour will be conducted. Breakfast: Will be served as an open buffet or set menu at our hotel. (Included) Lunch: Halfeti - Fırat Restaurant / Şabut Fish Menu. (Extra) Dinner: Gaziantep / Free Menu (Extra) Accommodation: Not applicable This GAP Tour Itinerary, like the Izmir Departure Flight-Inclusive Journey Through History, is valid as of its publication date, 17.11.2025. A tour itinerary published at a later date for the same tour will supersede the previous one.

Inclusions

  • check_circle - 3 Nights Accommodation in Hotels
  • check_circle - 3 Breakfasts and 2 Dinners at Hotels
  • check_circle - Mandatory Travel Insurance No. 1618
  • check_circle - All Sightseeing Tours Included in the Program
  • check_circle - Ferry, Parking, Highway, and Bridge Fees
  • check_circle - Transportation with Luxury Vehicles and In-Vehicle Water Service
  • check_circle - Professional Guiding and Escort Services
  • check_circle - Izmir / Gaziantep - Economy Class One-Way Ticket
  • check_circle - Gaziantep / Izmir - Economy Class Return Ticket

Exclusions

  • cancel - All Lunches
  • cancel - All Personal Expenses
  • cancel - 1 Dinner in Şanlıurfa
  • cancel - All Beverages Consumed During Meals
  • cancel - All Museum and Archaeological Site Entrance Fees
  • cancel - All Extra Organizations Mentioned
  • cancel - First Day Breakfast and Last Day Dinner

policy Cancellation Policy

Note: Due to the inability of airlines to cancel flight-inclusive programs, reservation cancellations and refunds are not possible.

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TOUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Our tour duration is 3 nights and 4 days. Hotel accommodation is for 3 nights.
Child discounts are applicable when accompanied by two adults.
Our guide may alter the itinerary while ensuring the full completion of the program. Our tours are a whole package including hotel, bus, flight tour program, and guiding services, and cannot be considered separately.
For children aged 0-6, a bed may not be provided in hotel accommodation.
In Bus Tours, children aged 00-1.99 are not charged. If a seat is requested for children on the bus, the 02-06 age child price applies.
In triple rooms, the 3rd bed may not be as comfortable as a standard bed. The hotel may provide a rollaway bed or a sofa bed depending on availability.
It is mandatory for every individual who has completed 2 years of age to have a seat on the bus.
Unused rights such as transportation, accommodation, sightseeing tours, etc., within the tour are non-refundable.
Seat assignments cannot be guaranteed at the time of reservation. Seat numbers are determined by the reservation date order. Guests who purchase the tour early are entitled to sit in the front.
Graduated pricing applies to all tours. As tour occupancy increases, tour prices also increase. Guests cannot claim the difference in price changes after the purchase date.
For Flight-Inclusive Tours, GEZİ TUTKUNLARI reserves the right to change the airport, airline company, and flight time due to density and provided the program is not disrupted. In case of airport changes, GEZİ TUTKUNLARI is obliged to provide free shuttle service to its guests.
Extra Tours operate depending on the number of participants. In the event an extra tour does not take place, the guest is not entitled to compensation. In this case, GEZİ TUTKUNLARI has no responsibility. Extra Tour prices may change. In this case, the date of tour departure, not the date of purchase, is taken into account. The extra tour price valid during the tour period will apply. The guest has purchased the tour accepting this condition.
The times specified in the tour program are calculated according to normal weather and road conditions, and GEZİ TUTKUNLARI is not responsible for possible delays, nor is the guest entitled to compensation.
Changes may be made in tour accommodation regions and hotels, provided they are of the same standards, depending on occupancy. All room assignments are made by hotel authorities, and GEZİ TUTKUNLARI has no authority in this regard.
Accommodation in Weekend Overnight Tours meets city hotel standards. Hotels are not obliged to serve local cuisine; they provide service as set menus or open buffets.
During tours, due to program intensity, 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.
Local and economical menus have been created for lunch. During lunch and dinner, tables are assigned to groups depending on regional occupancy. GEZİ TUTKUNLARI is not responsible for tours that cannot be carried out due to adverse weather conditions before or during the tour.
The minimum number of participants for this tour is foreseen as 30. GEZİ TUTKUNLARI reserves the right to cancel the tour by giving 3 days' prior notice if there is not a sufficient majority.
In case of tour cancellation, GEZİ TUTKUNLARI is obliged to personally notify the cancellation. As this is a legal process, there is no right to compensation.
Museum and archaeological site entrance fees are not included in the prices.
GEZİ TUTKUNLARI reserves the right to change hotels to an equivalent or higher category, provided the star rating remains the same.
Please ensure you take all your belongings with you when leaving the vehicles and hotels used during the trip; GEZİ TUTKUNLARI is not responsible for lost items.
For Flight-Inclusive Programs, cancellations and refunds are not possible as they cannot be canceled by the airline.
Mandatory Travel Insurance
Details of the insurance coverage provided free of charge to all our guests by our agency; it covers the agency's bankruptcy or the inability to provide Package Tour services for any reason. It is not health insurance and does not cover medical expenses. (Private Health Insurance is a Personal Expense of the Guest)
Vehicles to be Used According to Number of People
Buses: (Used for 32 - 54 People) Mercedes Travego/Tourismo, Neoplan Cityliner/Tourliner, Temsa Safir/Maraton, Man Fortuna
Midibuses: (Used for 20 - 31 People) Isuzu Turkuaz , Otokar Mega
Minibuses: (Used for up to 19 People) VW Volt, Mercedes Sprinter
All guests are deemed to have completed the tour purchase by accepting the terms stated above.

Customer Reviews

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Yıldırım Hülya
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Gezi Tutkunları ile uçaklı 5 gece 6 gün GAP Mezopotamya turuna katıldık. Organizasyon, kaldığımız oteller rehberler her şey muhteşemdi artık tercih edeceğim tek firma.

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Zahit Dogukan Nergiz
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Ailem çok memnun kaldı, GAP turu almıştık. Her şey güzeldi tur rehber ve konaklama yerleri tekrar tercih edeceğiz.

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Vildan Tetik
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İzmir çıkışlı Gezi tutkunları GAP Doğu Anadolu turu çok keyifli her anı dolu dolu geçti firma yetkililerinin her konuda ilgisi çok güzeldi.

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Murat Koç
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Rezervasyon yaptırırken ve gezi süresince ilgisinden dolayı Buğra Bey le başlayan teşekkür yağmuru rehberimiz Deniz Bey le devam etmiştir. Güzel anılar için teşekkürler GAP turu.

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Nazlı Okulmus
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Gezitutkunları ile uçaklı 5 gece 6 gün GAP Mezopotamya turuna katıldık her şey güzeldi.

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Yasin Yafes Özer
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Daha önce herhangi bir gezilerine katılmadım ama birçok etkinliklerine katıldım. Aynı kalitenin GAP gezilerinde de olacağını düşünüyorum.

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Derya Derya
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Gezi tutkunları ile İzmir çıkışlı uçaklı Gap turuna katıldık otellerden rehberlerine kadar her şey çok güzeldi her dakikasına uyuldu. Yeniden tercih edeceğim firma.

About the Tour

group Who is this tour suitable for?

This tour, lasting 4 Days and departing from İzmir, is suitable for guests looking to explore the Doğu Anadolu route, seeking comfortable transportation and a guided program. You can join as a family, couple, or group of friends.

location_on Why should you choose this tour from İzmir?

You can join the tour without wasting time with a single departure point from İzmir and its surroundings. Transportation and program for tours departing from İzmir are organized with the assurance of Gezi Tutkunları; you can check the page for current prices and departure dates or make a reservation.

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