Anadolu Geziyor
This three-night GAP route begins with breakfast and heritage visits in Gaziantep, then continues to Gobeklitepe and Sanliurfa before reaching Harran, Mardin, Midyat, Hasankeyf and Diyarbakır.
The programme includes Nevali Hotel in Sanliurfa, Midyat Dedeman Hotel and Prestij Hotel in Diyarbakır. The optional Sanliurfa music night costs TRY 1,500 and the optional Halfeti boat tour costs TRY 400; neither is included in the tour price.
Published departure dates, hotel stays and included services are shown for booking decisions. Visiting order may change with road, weather and operational conditions.
Experience Summary
A GAP journey beginning in Gaziantep and continuing through Gobeklitepe, Sanliurfa, Mardin, Midyat, Hasankeyf Museum, Diyarbakır and Halfeti with three hotel nights.
Route
Program Overview
- Day 1 - Gaziantep, Gobeklitepe and Sanliurfa: Depart Kayseri at 01:00. Enjoy a Gaziantep breakfast, then visit Gaziantep Castle, the Coppersmiths' Bazaar, Zincirli Bedesten and Tahmis Coffeehouse. Continue to Gobeklitepe, Balikligol and historic Sanliurfa. After the day's sightseeing, attend a spice presentation with free time for shopping. An optional music night costs TRY 1,500. Stay at Nevali Hotel Sanliurfa (5-star).
- Day 2 - Harran, Mardin and Midyat: Visit Harran's beehive houses and historic university heritage. Explore Old Mardin, the Grand Mosque, Zinciriye and Kasimiye madrasas and Deyrulzafaran Monastery. Shopping time at Kacakcilar Bazaar is in Mardin, not Midyat. Dinner and overnight at Midyat Dedeman Hotel (4-star).
- Day 3 - Midyat, Beyazsu, Hasankeyf and the Tigris riverfront: Browse local produce and almond sweets, discover shawl tying and traditional deq art, and visit Midyat State Guesthouse, known by the Sila and Hercai names. Explore silversmithing and stone streets. Pause for lunch at Beyazsu, then visit Hasankeyf Museum and its panoramic viewpoint. Stop at Ten-Eyed Bridge and the Tigris riverfront for coffee. Dinner and overnight at Prestij Hotel Diyarbakır (4-star).
- Day 4 - Diyarbakır, Halfeti, Kahramanmaras and return: Explore Diyarbakır Walls, the Grand Mosque, Hasan Pasha Inn and the Hevsel Gardens area. An optional Halfeti boat tour costs TRY 400. Stop in Kahramanmaras for sweets and ice-cream shopping before returning to Kayseri.
Day-by-day Flow
Enjoy a Gaziantep breakfast and visit its castle, bazaars and Tahmis Coffeehouse. Continue to Gobeklitepe and then explore Sanliurfa. The spice presentation follows the day's sightseeing. Optional music night: TRY 1,500. Overnight at Nevali Hotel Sanliurfa (5-star).
Visit Harran's historic university heritage, Old Mardin, Zinciriye and Kasimiye madrasas, Kacakcilar Bazaar and Deyrulzafaran Monastery. Dinner and overnight at Midyat Dedeman Hotel (4-star).
Visit Midyat State Guesthouse, the stone streets and silversmiths' workshops, then Beyazsu for a lunch stop and Hasankeyf Museum and viewpoint. Coffee stop at Ten-Eyed Bridge and the Tigris. Dinner and overnight at Prestij Hotel Diyarbakır (4-star).
Explore Diyarbakır Walls, the Grand Mosque, Hasan Pasha Inn and the Hevsel Gardens area. Optional Halfeti boat tour: TRY 400. Stop in Kahramanmaras before returning to Kayseri.
Highlights
- Gaziantep breakfast, castle and historic bazaars
- Gobeklitepe
- Sanliurfa
- Harran and its historic university heritage
- Mardin bazaars and stone architecture
- Midyat State Guesthouse and silversmithing
- Beyazsu
- Hasankeyf Museum and panoramic viewpoint
- Ten-Eyed Bridge and the Tigris riverfront
- Diyarbakır Walls and Hevsel Gardens
- Optional Halfeti boat tour
- Kahramanmaras sweets and ice-cream stop
Season Note
Seasonal conditions can shape the character of the route. Comfortable walking shoes, adaptable layers and preparation suited to the confirmed departure date are recommended.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which destinations are included in the GAP Heritage Tour?
The route covers Gaziantep, Gobeklitepe, Sanliurfa, Harran, Mardin, Midyat, Beyazsu, Hasankeyf Museum, Diyarbakır, the Tigris riverfront and Halfeti.
Where does the tour stay overnight?
The programme stays at Nevali Hotel Sanliurfa (5-star), Midyat Dedeman Hotel (4-star) and Prestij Hotel Diyarbakır (4-star).
When is the Halfeti boat tour?
The optional TRY 400 Halfeti boat tour takes place on day four before the Kahramanmaras stop and the return to Kayseri.