Itinerary

1. Day 1: Admiring Zeugma Ancient City and Enjoying Boat Ride

   • Embark on a trip at 9.00 to Gaziantep Castle, built by the Romans in the 2nd and 3rd century AD.
   • Have breakfast at 10.00 and head to the Coppersmith's Bazaar at 10.30 to admire the copper workmanship, one of the old handicrafts of Gaziantep.
   • Set off to Almaci market, a covered market of spice sellers at 11.00.
   • Try the famous desserts of Gaziantep, baklava and katmer, listed in the world gastronomy and culinary culture, at 11.30.
   • Arrive at Cave Cafe at 12.00.
   • Stroll around in the Bey neighbourhood and admire the old Gaziantep houses at 13.00, followed by lunch at 14.00.
   • Journey to the Zeugma Mosaic Museum in Gaziantep to marvel at the beautiful mosaics unearthed from the ancient city of Zeugma, which was the base of Rome's five garrisons, at 15.00.
   • Admire the ancient city of Zeugma, where the mosaics are excavated at 17.30.
   • Ride a boat in the Halfeti region to view the Greek Castle in Rumkale at 19.00.
   • Return to accommodation at Halfeti tent camping area where you can swim in the Euphrates River or a boutique hotel.

2. Day 2: Sanliurfa Balikligol-Gobeklitepe-Diyarbakir-Mardin

   • Depart at 8.30 after breakfast and reach Şanlıurfa fish lake, also known as Balıklıgöl or the Pool of Abraham, at 9.45.
   • Head to Gobeklitepe at 11.30, one of the earliest man-made monumental architecture dating back to 9600-9500 BC, earning it the title of Zero Point in Time.
   • Have lunch at Diyarbakır at 15.00 and move on to the Grand Mosque at 16.00 to see the sundial made by Al Jazari, who laid the foundations of many robotic inventions. 
   • Stop by the ten-arched bridge and take a drink break in one of the cafes on the banks of the Tigris River at 17.30.
   • Return to Mardin for accommodation at 19.30.

3. Day 3: Witness Churches, Madrassa, and Monastery in Mardin

   • Experience traditional Turkish kahvalti (breakfast) at 8.00 and head to the Old Mardin at 8.30.
   • Travel to Kırklar Kilisesi(Süreyani Ortadoks Kilisesi), a Syriaic Orthodox Church at 9.00 and Protestant Kilisesi at 9.30.
   • Appreciate the history of Ulucami, the Grand Mosque in Mardin at 10.00 and Kasimiye Madrassah, a historical madrassa in Madrin, at 11.00.
   • Head to Deyrülzafaran monastery at 12.00 and move on to the ancient city of Dara, a burial ground for famous Romans.
   • Relax at the Beyazsu Creek and have lunch at the white water river in Mardin at 14.30.
   • Get a chance to shop for filigree at Midyat at 16.00.
   • Bid farewell to Mardin and set off on your return journey at 18.00.