North Tour in Cappadocia

Uchisar Castle - This impressive structure, reminiscent of ancient skyscrapers, is situated on the most prominent hill in the region. It offers a commanding view of the entire Cappadocia center and is renowned for its breathtaking sunsets. Known as “Uç Hisar” during the Ottoman era, it was named after an Uç bey. During the tour, visitors can capture stunning photos from a nearby viewing platform and be mesmerized by the tales of civilizations shared by the guide, wishing time could stand still.

Goreme Open-Air Museum - This museum showcases Cappadocia’s monastic life, 12th-century fresco art, exquisite church decorations, and Sekko drawings, an early form of decorative art. Established by the renowned Bishop Basilius of Kayseri, it is one of the region’s most visited attractions. The monastic lifestyle, which partially ended the ascetic way of life, became a significant school where monks lived in healthier conditions under Basilius’s leadership. The museum offers a unique opportunity to explore 12th-century Sekko and fresco art in detail.

Love Valley - Known as the Valley of Love since the 1990s, its original name is Baghdere, once famous for its vineyards. This picturesque spot is popular for ATV tours, wedding photography, hot air balloon watching, and photo safaris. The valley gained fame from a traveler’s blog highlighting its heart-shaped formation seen from a balloon and remains a favorite among travelers due to social media posts by visiting celebrities.

Fairy Chimneys - These iconic fairy chimneys are a must-visit for photography enthusiasts and are also part of Cappadocia’s ascetic living spaces. Preserving the traces of the ascetic monks’ cell life, this natural studio offers stunning image opportunities, especially between 5:00 and 7:00 AM when balloons fill the sky.

Avanos - “Even the blind know the way to Avanos from the pottery shards,” said the famous Aşık Seyrani from Develi. Indeed, Avanos is synonymous with pottery. Trees adorned with pottery are a common sight, symbolizing the town’s rich pottery heritage. In Avanos, pottery-making is a vital cultural tradition, and visitors can hear the captivating story of this craft from a local potter while witnessing the artistry firsthand.

Devrent Valley - This valley is home to numerous animal and inanimate figures, especially camels, and is a land of fairy chimneys that inspire dreams and imagination. A short walk through the valley reveals fascinating formations that will keep cameras clicking, offering a journey into a whimsical dreamland.

Urgup - Known for its famous fairy chimneys, this location is a favorite among photographers and is also part of Cappadocia’s ascetic living spaces. It retains the traces of the ascetic monks’ cell life and serves as a natural studio for capturing stunning images, particularly between 5:00 and 7:00 AM when balloons are in flight.

South Tour in Cappadocia

Goreme Panorama - The tour begins at the Goreme Panoramic Viewpoint, the highest point in Goreme, offering breathtaking views of the village, rock hotels, nearby valleys, and Uchisar Castle. The guide provides detailed insights into the region’s geological and historical background.

Derinkuyu Underground City - Cappadocia’s underground cities are a unique feature, formed due to the thick layers of soft tuff. These cities provided refuge from raids, with 36 discovered in the region. Initially small villages, they expanded during the Byzantine period to accommodate up to thirty thousand people. Derinkuyu, meaning “deep well” in Turkish, has eight underground floors and extends 55.5 meters deep, featuring rooms for livestock, storage, dining, kitchens, wine cellars, a church, a missionary school, a confessional, and a font. The ancient ventilation shafts still function, and the tunnels and halls are well-lit.

Ihlara Valley - Ihlara is a stone canyon that splits the plain into two “banks” like a deep ravine, stretching about 14 kilometers and reaching depths of up to 150 meters in some areas. The Melendiz River flows along the bottom. Ihlara served as a refuge for Christian monks, with numerous rock-cut churches and residential caves. The walking tour through the valley covers 3.5 km.
LUNCH BY THE RIVER MELENDIZ

Selime Monastery - Located on the northern edge of the Ihlara Canyon, Selime Monastery is the highest rock-cut monastery in Cappadocia, offering stunning views. It is notable for showcasing all the components of a monastery in one composition.

Drive to Diyarbakir and Excursion in Diyarbakir

City Walls - Explore the ancient fortress in the Old City.

Diyarbakir Archeology Museum - Enjoy a fascinating tour of the museum to explore the archaeological history and findings of East Anatolia.

On Gozlu Koprusu - Discover an amazing ancient bridge in Diyarbakır.

Drive to Mardin

Mardin - Enjoy lunch and a half-day city tour.

Mor Gabriel Monastery - Dayro d-Mor Gabriel (Classical Syriac: ܕܝܪܐ ܕܡܪܝ ܓܒܪܐܝܠ; the Monastery of Saint Gabriel), also known as Deyrulumur, is the oldest surviving Syriac Orthodox monastery in the world, located on the Tur Abdin plateau near Midyat.

Deyrulzafaran Monastery - One of the best-preserved monasteries in South Anatolia.

2nd Day in Mardin

Kasimiye Medresesi - Kasımiye Madrasa in Mardin is a remarkable structure that survived from the Artuklu Period, completed during the reign of Akkoyunlu Ruler Cihangiroğlu Kasım (1457-1502). Built with smooth-cut stone, the two-story, domed madrasa features a single open courtyard. Its architectural design, stone craftsmanship, and decorative motifs are noteworthy. The complex includes a mosque and a tomb, with a fountain and a large pool in the courtyard. The madrasa, open to the plain in the south, is one of Mardin’s largest buildings, featuring a single courtyard and two floors.

Dara Mesopotamia Ruins - Explore the ancient city of Dara.

Drive to Sanliurfa

Balikligol - Balıklıgöl (or Pool of Abraham, Halil-Ür Rahman Lake) is a pool in the southwest of Şanlıurfa’s city center, known in Jewish and Islamic legends as the site where Nimrod cast the Prophet Abraham into a fire. Balıklıgöl and the neighboring Aynzeliha pools are among Şanlıurfa’s most visited attractions.

Göbeklitepe - Visit the world’s first known temple.

Castle of Urfa - Explore the city’s acropolis.

Drive to Nemrut & Gaziantep

Bakircilar Carsisi - Discover the street of copper handicrafts.

Zeugma Mosaic Museum - Admire the mosaics from the ancient city of Zeugma.

Mount Nemrut - Explore the Komagene Kingdom and its amazing statues.

• Museum tickets
• English speaking Guide
• 7 nights BB accommodations
• In-vehicle air conditioning
• Water in van

• Any kind of beverages
• Tea and coffee
• Lunches

• Our uniquely crafted, pinnacle of luxury vans ensure your tour is unique, secure, and cushy.

• The superior boutique or five-star hotels we offer are gems of Mesopotamia that make you feel at home.

• A tour to Mesopotamia is essentially a voyage to the land of gastronomy. Our lunch always includes a sampling of the native delicacies of the cities.

• The addition of wine tasting contributes an extra distinctive and unique element to your journey.

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