Turkey · UNESCO Heritage Sites

3-Day Adıyaman, Şanlıurfa and Halfeti Tour with Mount Nemrut

3 Days Round trip from İstanbul Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the giant statues of the Commagene Kingdom on Mount Nemrut and witness the breathtaking sunset
02 Discover the world's oldest temple ruins at Göbeklitepe, an extraordinary UNESCO World Heritage site
03 Experience a boat trip through the sunken city of Halfeti, partially submerged by the Euphrates River
04 Admire the ancient beehive houses in Harran and delve into the rich history of Şanlıurfa's archaeological sites
05 Savour the flavours of Gaziantep with its renowned kebaps and baklava, and enjoy free time in local bazaars

Enjoy a 3-day journey to Adıyaman, Şanlıurfa, and Halfeti, and greet the sun on Mount Nemrut. See the giant statues of the Commagene Kingdom, visit the 12,000-year-old civilization of Göbekli Tepe, one of the latest additions to the UNESCO World Heritage List, and listen to the mystic stories of Şanlıurfa at the Pools of Abraham. Continue with the legends of the sunken city of Halfeti and discover the region's rich archaeological and cultural heritage.

Enjoy the magnificent sunset and the monumental statues of the Kingdom of Commagene.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Adiyaman, Gaziantep, Istanbul, Birecik, Şanlıurfa, Mount Nemrut, Harran

Languages English, French, Japanese, Russian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Adıyaman Arrival and Mount Nemrut Sunset

06.30: Pick up from the hotel and transfer to Istanbul Airport.
Take a flight from Istanbul to Adıyaman.
Meet at Adiyaman Airport with the tour guide.
Depart for Mount Nemrut.
Have lunch at a local restaurant.
Visit Karakuş Tumulus, Cendere Bridge, and the Arsemia ruins.
Enjoy the magnificent sunset and the monumental statues of the Kingdom of Commagene.

Overnight in Adıyaman. (B&B)

Day 02

Göbekli Tepe, Harran, and Şanlıurfa

Visit the Göbeklitepe ruins and discover the world's oldest temple excavated so far.
Continue to the unique beehive houses in Harran.
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.
See the Şanlıurfa Archaeology Museum and Haleplibahçe Mosaic Museum.
Move on to the Pools of Abraham.
Enjoy tea at Gümrükhan, followed by free time to visit the historical Urfa bazaars.

Overnight in Şanlıurfa. (B&B)

Day 03

Halfeti Boat Trip and Gaziantep Discovery

Depart for Halfeti and take a boat trip in the lost city, which was flooded by the Euphrates after the construction of the Birecik Dam.
Have lunch at a local restaurant in Birecik.
Drive to the Zeugma Museum.
Enjoy some free time to visit the Gaziantep bazaars and savour delicious kebaps and baklava.
Transfer to Gaziantep Airport.
Arrive at Istanbul Airport.
Transfer to your hotel in Istanbul.

Where this trip takes you

Mount Nemrut, Göbekli Tepe, Halfeti, Zeugma Mosaic Museum

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from İstanbul 7 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Flight tickets (round-trip)
Istanbul hotel - Istanbul Airport transfers (round-trip)
1 night bed and breakfast accommodation in Adıyaman
1 night bed and breakfast accommodation in Şanlıurfa
3 lunches
Transportation throughout the tour
All museum and historical site entrance fees
PINVIN Travel expert guidance service
VAT

What's Not Included

Traditional 'sira night' in Şanlıurfa
Dinner
Personal expenses
Beverages
Gratuities
Visa fee
Travel insurance
Note that items marked as 'optional' are suggestions and are not yet included in the tour price
Any expenses not noted in the above list of inclusions