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THE ADVENTURE OF
SOUTHEASTERN TURKEY |
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Weekly package tour - 7
Days / 7 Nights |
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1st Day - Istanbul / Adana (D)
Afternoon flight to Adana,
Dinner and overnight stay in Adana |
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2nd Day - Antioch
/ Antakya (B, L, D)
Drive to Antakya, the ancient city of Antioch. Visit Antakya
Mosaic Museum where outstanding examples of Roman era mosaics
are displayed, also visit the Grotto of St. Peter.
Dinner and overnight stay in Antakya. |
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3rd Day - Gaziantep
/ Adiyaman (B, L, D)
Depart in the morning for Adiyaman. Lunch in Gaziantep famed for
its excellent cuisine. Afternoon tour of Gaziantep city,
visiting one of the oldest habitats in the world. Here you can
see the world's biggest open-air sculpture school (Zeugma).
Dinner and overnight stay in Adiyaman .
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4th Day - Nimrod
Tumulus / Adiyaman (B, L, D)
After breakfast visit Ulu Cami (Grand Mosque), the remains of a
Seljuk Caravanserai and walk through the copper market. Drive to
witness the panoramic view of the beautiful world famous sunset
at Mt. Nimrod (Komagene) 2150m. An early wake-up is required to
watch the spectacular sun-rise. Visit the sacred final resting
place of Komagane (Hiprothesion) built by King Antiochus I and
the famous, massive stone statue monuments. On return to
Adiyaman visit Kahta Village. Dinner and overnight stay in
Adiyaman.
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5th Day - Euphrates
/ Urfa (B, L, D)
After breakfast drive to Urfa (Şanliurfa). Along the way, stop
at one of the world largest irrigation projects, the Atatürk
Dam, on the Euphrates River. Urfa is known as a city of
prophets, where you will have the opportunity to visit the cave
of Abraham which is considered to be his birthplace and
Abraham's pool. Visit Jakob's church. Continue through Harran to
Urfa. Dinner and overnight stay in Urfa.
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6th Day - Urfa /
Diyarbakir (B, L, D)
After breakfast drive to Diyarbakir via Harran, famous for its
Mud-Houses. Arrive at the walled city of Diyarbakir, which was
built on the banks of the Tigris River and is the largest city
in South-Eastern Turkey. Stop for a closer look at the dark
basalt wall surrounding the city. Visit Ulu Cami, overlooking
the Mesopotamian Plain. Dinner and overnight stay in Diyarbakir.
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7th Day - Diyarbakir
/ Istanbul
After breakfast: transfer to Diyarbakir Airport. |
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Departure Point:
Istanbul Airport Domestic Terminal.
Departure Time:
Flexible although we aim to leave Istanbul by late afternoon.
Departure Date:
Daily during summer season
Duration: 7
Days - 7 Nights
Including: All meals
mentioned in the itinerary, guidance, museum tickets, transport
& flight tickets
Ask for the price of the regular
tour! |
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E-mail:
info@commodoretour.com |
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