5-Day Private Southeast Turkey Tour – Diyarbakır, Mardin, Urfa & Mount Nemrut

Overview

Discover the legendary lands of Mesopotamia and the ancient Kingdom of Commagene on this 5-Day Private Guided Tour through Southeast Turkey.

From the mighty city walls of Diyarbakır to the spiritual heart of Mardin, the sacred sites of Şanlıurfa, and the breathtaking summit of Mount Nemrut, this journey blends history, culture, archaeology, and unforgettable landscapes.

Tour Highlights

• ✔ 5-day private guided cultural tour
• ✔ Explore UNESCO-listed Mount Nemrut
• ✔ Visit Göbeklitepe region (optional extension)
• ✔ Discover ancient Mesopotamian cities
• ✔ Experience Mardin’s stone architecture
• ✔ Explore Urfa’s sacred sites
• ✔ Walk through Roman, Ottoman & Assyrian heritage

DAY 1 – Istanbul ✈ Diyarbakır – Hasankeyf – Mardin

✈ Flight from Istanbul to Diyarbakır

Arrival at 08:55 and meet your private guide.

Diyarbakır City Walls

Second largest city walls in the world after China’s Great Wall—an incredible ancient defense system.

Ulu Mosque Diyarbakır

One of Anatolia’s oldest Islamic landmarks.

Dicle Bridge

A masterpiece of Roman engineering over the Tigris River.

Hasan Paşa Han & Caravanserais

Explore historic trading hubs and enjoy traditional dinner atmosphere.

Hasankeyf

Visit the ancient city, partially submerged, filled with millennia of history:

• Castle of Hasankeyf
• Old mosques & ruins
• Tigris Valley views

🚗 Arrival in Mardin

Hotel check-in and dinner.

DAY 2 – Midyat – Mardin Stone Cities

Midyat Exploration

• Syriac heritage churches
• Old stone houses
• Traditional streets

Mor Barsawmo Church

Important religious site of the Syriac Christian community.

Mor Gabriel Monastery

One of the oldest monasteries in the world (1600+ years).

Mardin Old Town Tour

• Kırklar Church
• Ulu Mosque Mardin
• Bazaar & stone streets

Hotel check-in & dinner.

DAY 3 – Mardin – Urfa

Deyrulzafaran Monastery

Spiritual center of Syriac Orthodox Christianity.

Kasimiye Madrasa

A masterpiece of Mesopotamian education architecture.

Journey to Şanlıurfa

Sacred Sites of Urfa

• Balıklıgöl
• Halil-ur Rahman Mosque
• Rızvaniye Mosque
• Old Bazaar exploration

Hotel check-in & dinner.

DAY 4 – Harran – Kahta – Mount Nemrut

Harran

• Harran Castle
• Ancient city walls
• Traditional beehive houses

Atatürk Dam

One of the largest dams in the Middle East.

Mount Nemrut

Sunset experience at 2,150 meters:

• Giant stone heads of King Antiochus
• Commagene Kingdom statues
• One of the world’s most magical sunsets

Dinner & overnight in Kahta.

DAY 5 – Commagene Kingdom Route – Gaziantep ✈ Istanbul

Karakuş Tumulus

Royal burial site of Commagene queens.

Cendere Bridge

One of the oldest Roman bridges still standing.

Arsameia Ancient City

Ancient summer capital of Commagene Kingdom.

Gaziantep

• Lunch
• Museum visit
• Optional Zeugma Mosaic Museum

✈ Flight Gaziantep → Istanbul

End of tour.

What’s Included

• ✔ Domestic flights (as per program)
• ✔ Private transportation
• ✔ Professional licensed guide
• ✔ Hotel accommodation
• ✔ Airport transfers

Not Included

• ✘ Museum & archaeological entrance fees
• ✘ Meals not mentioned
• ✘ Personal expenses
• ✘ Tips