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Eastern
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Turkey
Archaeology tour 2010
TREASURE EVERY MOMENT IN THE GARDEN OF EDEN
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4nights/ 5days
from Euro 488 - Departure dates 2010:
Every Wednesday from Gaziantep and Every Monday from Diyarbakir
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ITINERARY A / FROM
GAZIANTEP ON WEDNESDAYS :
GAZIANTEP- ADIYAMAN-NEMRUT- ATATÜRK DAM- HARRAN-SANLIURFA- MARDIN-
MIDYAT- HASANKEYF -DIYARBAKIR
Day 1 Wednesday Morning flight to Gaziantep from Istanbul. A
panoramic city tour. Paying a visit to the Gaziantep Archeological
Museum we will get the chance to see the spectacular mosaics saved
from Zeugma Antique Site. In the
historical Tepebasi district, fine examples of mid-nineteenth-century
southeastern Anatolian architecture may seem an incongruous feature of
this once-wealthy trading center in southeastern Turkey, but are
only one of many elements in a well-preserved example of cultural and
religious integration in the late Ottoman Empire. The missionary
hospital and school constructed at the request of Tepebasi's merchants
still stand alongside a collection of synagogues, mosques, and Roman
Catholic, Protestant, and Orthodox churches in the historical district
of Gaziantep. At the center of the district is the Millet Hanı, the
largest and grandest of the city's hans, or travel lodges, featuring
kitchens, animal stalls, and guestrooms that welcomed both wealthy
merchants and refugees. During World War I, Tepebasi was a destination
for Armenian refugees, whose craftsmanship is still visible in intricate
Ironwork, carved stone arches and columns, basalt ornamentation,
and colorfully tiled courtyard fountains. Sightseeing tour and free time
for shopping in the Copper and Mother of Pearl Workshop Bazaar. Dinner
at a traditional restaurant ( extra cost). A large , rich ,delicious
variety of kebaps and deserts will be served. Overnight .
2nd day Thursday After breakfast, depart to Adıyaman. On the way,
we will be informed about Karakus Tumulus, Cendere Bridge, and Arsemia
Antique Settlement. We will visit the Marvelous Mausoleum of Antiochus
I, King of Kommagene Kingdom.
This Mausoleum has a very distinguished feature; the sun rises and sets
from the foot level of the gigantic sculptures.We will watch the
spectacular sunset view. Dinner ( extra) and overnight at the hotel in
Adıyaman.
3rd day Friday After breakfast, depart to
Sanliurfa.. On the way pay a visit to the Atatürk Dam,which is one
of the biggest Dam projects in the world. Depart to Sanlıurfa, the
ancient city of Ur. In this land lying between the Euprathes and the
Tigris rivers, lived Abraham,the patriarch claimed by three world
religions. Drive to the ancient city of Harran which is mentioned
in the Holy Bible.( The river watering the garden flowed from Eden.The
LORD God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and
take care of it.( Gen 2 :10 -15 NIV ). Sightseeing tour of the ruins of
the oldest Islamic University, Castle of Harran, and authentic Harran
houses. Back to Sanliurfa ,paying a visit to the cave where Abraham is
believed to have been born,visit the sacred fish pool and the fortress
that overlooks both these holy sites. Dinner ( extra) and overnight .
4th day Saturday After breakfast Drive to Mardin.Walking tour on
old brick roads of Mardin to see Monastery of Deyr-ul Zaferan, Mardin
Marketplace, Kasimiye Teological school, Kirklar Church . You will
admire the marvelous stone mansions of Mardin all day long. Dinner (
extra) and overnight at a traditional Mansion.
5th day Sunday After breakfast drive to Midyat, pay a visit to
Hasankeyf. Visit marvelous bridge of Hasankeyf, El Rizk Mosque, and the
Hasankeyf Castle .Lunch (extra) on the banks of Tigris, drive to
Diyarbakir , pay a visit to the gorgious city walls of Diyarbakir ,
Keldani Church and Ulu mosque. Depart to the airport, end of our tour.
ITINERARY B / FROM DIYARBAKIR
ON MONDAYS:
DIYARBAKIR- HASANKEYF - MIDYAT - MARDIN-SANLIURFA- HARRAN-
ATATÜRK DAM -NEMRUT -ADIYAMAN- GAZIANTEP
1st day Monday Morning flight to Diyarbakir from
Istanbul. Pay a visit to the gorgeous city walls of Diyarbakir , Keldani
Church and Ulu mosque. Drive to Hasankeyf. Visit Ilisu Dam, marvelous
bridge of Hasankeyf, El Rizk Mosque and the Hasankeyf Castle . Lunch (
extra) on the banks of Tigris, Sightseeing tours in Midyat and
Mardin.Walking tour on old brick roads of Mardin
to see Temple of Deyr-ul Zaferan, Mardin Marketplace, and Ulu Mosque.
You will admire the marvelous stone mansions of Mardin all day long.
Dinner ( extra) and overnight at a traditional mansion.
2nd day Tuesday After breakfast at the hotel Depart to
Sanliurfa, the ancient city of Ur. In this land lying between the
Euprathes and the Tigris rivers, lived Abraham, the patriarch claimed by
three world religions. Drive to the ancient city of Harran which is
mentioned in the Holy Bible.( The river watering the garden flowed from
Eden.The LORD God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work
it and take care of it.( Gen 2 :10 -15 NIV), Sightseeing tour of the
ruins of the oldest Islamic University, Castle of Harran, and authentic Harran
houses. Back to Sanliurfa, paying a visit to the cave where Abraham is
believed to have been born, visit the sacred fish pool and the fortress
that overlooks both these holy sites. Dinner (extra) and overnight at
the hotel.
3rd day Wednesday After breakfast depart to Atatürk Dam, which is
one of the biggest projects in the world and depart to
Mount
Nemrut. On the way, we will be informed about Karakus Tumulus,
Cendere Bridge, and Arsemia Antique Settlement. We will visit the
Marvelous Mausoleum of Antiochus I, King of Kommagene Kingdom. This
mausoleum has a very distinguished feature; sun rises and sets from the
foot level of the gigantic sculptures. After getting information about
the mausoleum , we will watch the spectacular sunset view. Dinner (
extra) and overnight at the hotel.
4th day Thursday After breakfast at the hotel , depart to
Gaziantep "The oldest living settlement on earth!". After a panoramic
city tour, we will have lunch (extra) at an authentic restaurant. A
large , rich , delicious variety of kebaps and desserts will be served .
In the afternoon we will visit the Gaziantep Archeological Museum and
get the chance to see the spectacular mosaics saved from Zeugma Antique
Site. Dinner ( extra) and overnight at the hotel.
5th day Friday After breakfast , visit to the historical Tepebasi
district, fine examples of mid-nineteenth century southeastern Anatolian
architecture may seem an incongruous feature of this once-wealthy
trading center in southeastern Turkey, but are only one of many elements
in a well-preserved example of cultural and religious integration in the
late Ottoman Empire. The missionary hospital and school constructed at
the request of Tepebasi's merchants still stand alongside a collection
of synagogues, mosques, and Roman Catholic, Protestant, and Orthodox
churches in the historical district of Gaziantep. At the center of the
district is the Millet Hani, the largest and grandest of the city's hans,
or travel lodges, featuring kitchens, animal stalls, and guestrooms that
welcomed both wealthy merchants and refugees. During World War I,
Tepebasi was a destination for Armenian refugees, whose craftsmanship is
still visible in intricate Ironwork, carved stone arches and columns,
basalt ornamentation, and colorfully tiled courtyard fountains.
Sightseeing tour and free time for shopping in the Copper and Mother of
Pearl Workshop Bazaar. Depart to the airport, end of our tour.
Price : Euro 488.- Per person sharing twin / Euro 119- Single
supplement
Child reductions : 00 - 02 years free of charge, 03 - 11 years pays Euro
213
Child reductions are valid only when child shares the room with the
parents.
Price includes:
* Air conditioned coach Transportation
* All the entrance fees to the historical sites and museums mentioned in
the itinerary
* 4 nights of accomodation in Tugcan Hotel (5 star hotel -Gaziantep),
Zeus Hotel (4 star hotel -Adıyaman), Harran Hotel
(4 star hotel - Sanlıurfa), Erdoba Houses (Special type butique hotel -
Mardin) or similar
*Breakfasts in the program
*Professional guidance services
Price excludes:
* VAT 18 %
* to/from Gaziantep or Diyarbakir domestic flights
* Travel insuarance
* Lunches and dinners
* Drinks during the meals
* Tips
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