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Mesopotamia Turkey tours.
Mardin’s lacy narrow streets, matchless sunrises in Nemrut, a wonder of the world. Gaziantep, city of mosaics. Unprecedented historical artifacts in modern museums planted in cities like pearl drop. In Mesopotamia, the land where thousands of archeological treasures reside. As you see history and culture spring everywhere you turn your head.
Fertile land between to magnificent rivers. Mesopotamia has turned every seed into abundant crops for thousands of years. A spectacular gastronomic culture turning these miracles into incredible tastes. Different colors telling the same story in a different manner with lifestyle, folklore and art, nourished by diversity…
The land which has an answer to this question. Mosques, tombs, churches, and countless temples of various beliefs… Sacred places scattered around Şanlıurfa, the city of prophets. The mystical atmosphere, domes in Mardin, a mosaic of religions and cultures. Countless sacred places in Mesopotamia and the state of deep contemplation which can only be felt by experience.
Mesopotamia, the land of firsts, the land of everything unique and as ancient as time itself, awaits you. Discover a legendary history and culture, remarkable nature, and unforgettable tastes in Mesopotamia Turkey tours.
The tour starts at the historical inns, Turkish baths, bazaars, and narrow stone streets of ancient Antep. It continues with the Zeugma Archaeological Museum, which is the largest mosaic museum in the world. From here, you can visit the river banks of the Euphrates and the excavation site of Zeugma which is where the mosaics currently in the museum were unearthed.
Passing through the east part of the Euphrates, you will arrive at Birecik that is famous for its eggplants, kebabs, and künefe dessert. You can see the last 205 of Hermit Ibises, which became extinct around the world, in Hermit Ibis Reproduction Station in Birecik.
The district of Halfeti, a large part of which was submerged under the waters of the Birecik Dam Lake in 1998, is our latest station
Leaving Urfa behind, you can visit Adıyaman that is the center of the Commagene civilization. The Euphrates River will flow before you, unhindered by dams. At Atatürk Dam, it is highly recommended to stop for a cup of tea at the observation terrace.
The “Throne of the Gods,” Mount Nemrut presents a beauty that everyone should experience at least once in their life. On the peak of Mount Nemrut, at an elevation of 2,150 meters, the sunrise and sunset are unforgettable. At the Mount Nemrut National Park, the Karakuş Tumulus, Cendere Bridge (Severan Bridge), Yeni Kale Fortress, and the ancient city of Arsameia will tell you a lot about the Kingdom of Commagene, where the East and West were brought together.
Reach the Diyarbakır City Walls and Hevsel Gardens that were included on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2015. Discovering Diyarbakır city center.
After Diyarbakır, you can reach Mardin - a realife Mesopotamian fairy tale! Its multicultural atmosphere, its famous filigree, and wines will enchant you alongisde its magnificent ancient city center, mosques, churches, monasteries, the ancient city of Dara, and the nearby town of Savur.
Hasankeyf that is expected to remain under waters of Ilısu Dam within a short time, was once the capital city of the Artuqids and is an important point on this route. You should also visit the museum of Batman, a new city in ancient lands, to see the world’s oldest stone games.
This great and long tour ends in Siirt that is famous for its delicious food; Tillo, the centre of Islam, astronomy, and education; and Botan Valley.
