5-Day South Eastern Turkey PrivateTour
Category
Private ToursTour Type
Cultural TourLanguage
EnglishResort
Southeastern TurkeyTour Base
PrivateGroup Size
Meeting Point
Gaziantep Airport - flight timeDuration
5 DaysAdditional Info
Cancellation Policy
Route
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
First Day: Gaziantep History & Culture Tour
Discover Gaziantep’s rich history and vibrant local culture on this private tour. Zeugma Mosaic Museum – Admire world-famous Roman mosaics, including the iconic Gypsy Girl. Gaziantep Castle – Explore the city’s historic fortress and learn about its strategic importance. Bakırcılar Bazaar – Discover traditional copper craftsmanship and local handicrafts. Almacı Bazaar – Experience Gaziantep’s colorful spice, dried food, and pistachio market.
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Second Day Halfeti, Birecik & Şanlıurfa Tour
Halfeti – Explore the historic town famous for its partially submerged houses and peaceful Euphrates landscape. Rumkale Boat Tour – Enjoy a scenic boat ride along the Euphrates and see Rumkale, ancient settlements, and the famous sunken village views. Birecik – Visit the town on the Euphrates, famous for its Bald Ibis (Kelaynak) conservation project and riverside landscapes
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Second Day Şanlıurfa Tour
Şanlıurfa – Balıklıgöl – Explore the sacred pool complex and the surrounding historic old city, bazaars, and traditional streets. The cave where Prophet Abraham is believed to have been born and the place where he was thrown into the fire.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Third Day Visiting Göbeklitepe
Göbeklitepe is one of the most important archaeological discoveries in the world, dating back approximately 12,000 years. The site is famous for its monumental T-shaped stone pillars, animal reliefs, and circular structures. What makes Göbeklitepe especially remarkable is that it was built by hunter-gatherer communities before the widespread development of agriculture and settled life.
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Third Day Discovering Harran
Harran is one of the oldest and most fascinating settlements in the Mesopotamian region. With a history stretching back thousands of years, Harran has been an important center of trade, culture, religion, and scholarship throughout history. The town is famous for its distinctive beehive-shaped houses, built with domed roofs that help keep the interiors cool during the hot summers. These traditional houses have become one of Harran’s most recognizable symbols.
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Third Day Visiting Mardin
Mardin is one of the most fascinating and visually striking cities in southeastern Türkiye. Famous for its golden limestone architecture, narrow streets, and rich cultural heritage, Mardin offers visitors a unique journey through thousands of years of history. The city has been home to different civilizations, including the Assyrians, Romans, Byzantines, Artuqids, and Ottomans. This diverse history is reflected in its architecture, religious buildings, traditions, and multicultural character.
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Third Day Kasımiye Madrasa
Kasımiye Madrasa, one of the most impressive historical monuments in Mardin, stands on the southern edge of the city overlooking the vast Mesopotamian plains. Built in the late 15th century during the Artuqid period, the madrasa was later completed and developed under the Akkoyunlu ruler Sultan Kasım.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Fourth Day Visiting Deyrulzafaran Monastery
Deyrulzafaran Monastery is one of the most important and historic Syriac Orthodox monasteries in southeastern Türkiye. Surrounded by the landscapes of Upper Mesopotamia, the monastery has been a major religious and cultural center for centuries.
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Fourth Day Historic Midyat, the Midyat Guest House & Telkari Workshops
Midyat is one of the most fascinating historic towns in southeastern Türkiye, famous for its elegant stone architecture, narrow streets, and rich multicultural heritage. Located in the heart of the Tur Abdin region, Midyat has been shaped by centuries of Assyrian, Christian, Islamic, and Mesopotamian traditions.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Fifth day visiting Hasankeyf
Hasankeyf: A Lost City on the Tigris River Hasankeyf is one of the most remarkable historical settlements in southeastern Türkiye, located along the banks of the Tigris River in Batman Province. With a history stretching back thousands of years, the town was home to numerous civilizations and became an important center along the ancient trade routes of Mesopotamia.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Fifth Day visiting Malabadi Bridge
Malabadi Bridge is one of the most impressive medieval bridges in southeastern Türkiye, spanning the Batman River near Silvan in Diyarbakır Province. Built in the early 12th century during the Artuqid period, the bridge is an outstanding example of medieval engineering and architecture.
1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Fifth Day Diyarbakır: Walls, Mosques, Caravanserais & Bridges
The Diyarbakır City Walls are among the most impressive medieval fortifications in the world. Built and expanded by different civilizations over centuries, the massive basalt walls surround the historic city and feature numerous towers and monumental gates. The walls offer a fascinating glimpse into Diyarbakır’s strategic importance throughout history. Great Mosque of Diyarbakır The Great Mosque of Diyarbakır (Ulu Cami) is one of the oldest and most significant mosques in Anatolia.
