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MARDİN – MİDYAT – HASANKEYF

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Duration

2 nights 3 days

Tour Type

Specific Tour

Group Size

Unlimited

Languages

Any Languages

Overview

Mardin, the city where the stone whispers thousands years of legends. Little stone streets where the sound of the church bell mixed with the call to prayer. Deyrulzafaran Monastery (Mor Hananyo) which witnessed the 4000 years of history from the temple of the Hurrians to the Assyrian Ancient Patriarchate and 1600 years old Deyrulumur (Mor Gabriel) the oldest Assyrian Orthodox Monastery. Dara, one of the most important ancient cities of Mesopotamia, with its 3-storey cemetery area and cisterns, dungeons, bazaar structures and areas of resurrection ceremonies. A look at the old Artuklu capital Hasankeyf starting to be flooded. Unique local tastes such as irok, dobo, aluciye, sembusek and exquisite kebabs. Thousands of years old tradition of Syriac wine.

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HIGHLIGHTS

  • Mardin, remarkable stone workmanship inns, mosques, madrasas, monasteries, mansions, abbaras,
  • Deyrulzafaran Monastery, which has witnessed the 4000 years of history,
  • Dara Ancient City, one of the most important ancient cities of Mesopotamia,
  • Deyrulumur (Mor Gabriel) Monastery, the oldest Assyrian Orthodox monastery,
  • Midyat, one of the Syriac villages in Turkey,
  • Hasankeyf, the former capital of Artuklu, which started to be flooded.

Itinerary

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Day 1: MARDİN
Day 1: MARDİN

Meeting at Mardin Airport. Visit Sakıp Sabancı City Museum and Dilek Sabancı Art Gallery, Şehidiye Madrasah. Lunch at a local restaurant. Discovering Mardin city center: Zinciriye Madrasah, Ulu Mosque, Latifiye Mosque, Mardin Museum. Panoramic view of the Church of the Virgin Mary and the Church of the Kırklar. View of Mardin Castle and sightseeing in Mardin Bazaar. Dinner at a local restaurant and overnight in Mardin.

Day 2: MARDİN – KILLIT
Day 2: MARDİN – KILLIT

Drive to the village of Kıllıt (Dereiçi). Return to Mardin. Lunch at a local restaurant in Mardin. Excursions to Deyrulzafaran Monastery and Dara Ancient City. Dinner at a local restaurant and overbight in Mardin.

Day 3: MİDYAT - HASANKEYF - DİYARBAKIR
Day 3: MİDYAT - HASANKEYF - DİYARBAKIR

Visit the Deyrulumur (Mor Gabriel) Monastery near Midyat. Return to Midyat and Midyat tour: Old Midyat and Midyat Bazaar. Lunch at a local restaurant. Visit the Church of Our Lady in Hah (Anıtlı) Village. Moving to Hasankeyf and panoramic view of Hasankeyf ruins. Transfer to Diyarbakir Airport.

Included/Excluded

  • 2 nights bed and breakfast accommodation in a boutique hotel in the old city center of Mardin,
  • 3 lunches at local restaurants,
  • Local dinner at local restaurant,
  • Local dinner at Cerciş Murat Konağı,
  • Transportation throughout the tour,
  • Entrance fees for all museums, historical sites and national parks,
  • FEST Travel expert guidance service,
  • VAT.
  • Transportation from Istanbul to Mardin & Gaziantep to Istanbul,
  • Personal expenses,
  • Beverages,
  • Tips,
  • Visa Fee,
  • Travel Insurance.

Tour's Location

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FAQs

What’s the difficulty level of this tour?
General tour level is Easy walking tour.
When is the best time for the tour?
Especially at Spring and Autumn. April-June and September-December.
Is it safe to visit this neighbourhood?
Yes, region is safe.
What’s the clothing suggestions for the tour?
April through October – casual clothing made of lightweight fabrics and good walking shoes are essential. Sunglasses and a sun hat are also recommended.
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