Duration
9 days
Departs
Sanliurfa
Ends
Van
Style
Cultural
This nine-day tour travels from Sanliurfa to Van, visiting Gobeklitepe, Mount Nemrut, Mardin, Lake Van, and Mount Ararat.
Route map
Numbers follow the itinerary order — tap a marker to see the stop.
Itinerary
- Sanliurfa — 4 nights
- Mardin — 1 night
- Tatvan — 1 night
- Van — 2 nights
Places you'll see
Mount Nemrut · Arsemia ancient city · Cendere Bridge · Euphrates River · Gobeklitepe · Karahantepe · Archaeology and Mosaics Museum · Fish lake and cave of prophet Abraham · Historical bazaar of Sanliurfa · Dara ancient city · Deyrulzafaran monastery · Kasimiye Madrasah · Backstreets of Mardin · Midyat ancient city · Virgin Mary monastery (Anitli village) · Tigris River · Akdamar island and holy cross church · Van cat house · Van castle · Mount Ararat · Noah’s Ark · İshak pasha Palace
Highlights
- Explore Gobeklitepe and Karahantepe Neolithic sanctuaries
- Visit Mount Nemrut and Arsemia ancient city
- Discover Mardin's golden stone architecture and monasteries
- Lake Van region with Akdamar Island and Holy Cross Church
- Excursion to Mount Ararat and Ishak Pasha Palace
- Delve into Sanliurfa's biblical heritage and bazaars
Good to know
- Sequence of sites visited is subject to change
- Private tour with English-speaking guide and private transportation
- Personal expenses, meals, drinks, and travel insurance not included