Mount Nemrut: Secrets of the Commagene Kingdom

Discover ancient secrets at Gobekli Tepe and Mount Nemrut. Explore giant statues, temples, and the rich history of the Commagene Kingdom.

Duration: 2 days
Cancellation: 3 days learn more
Highlights

Flight From Istanbul to Adıyaman - Nemrut Tour

Nemrut Dagi National Park - 06.30 Pick up from your hotel and transfer to Istanbul airport. 09.00 Depart from Istanbul Adıyaman Mt Nemrut. 10:35 Arrive in Adıyaman airport, meet in the airport. Depart fort he Mount Nemrut tour at 12 and have a lunch at a local restraurant on our way. We will start the tour with Karakus Tumulus, Cendere Bridge, New Castle, and Arsemia. Then we will go to Month Nemrut to see world famous Statues. There are East and West Terraces where we can enjoy the most beautiful sunset of the world. After visiting Nemrut you can take your time to take photos in the neighboring valleys before going back to hotel.

Karakus Tumulusu - Here our guide will tell you all the details you need to know about the Karakuş Tumulus. The Karakuş Tumulus is a funerary monument for Queen Isias and Princesses Antiochis and Aka I of Commagene, built by Mithridates II of Commagene in 30–20 BCE, near the modern village of Çukurtaş in Kâhta District, Adıyaman Province, Turkey. Karakuş means “black bird”. The monument received this name because there is a column topped by an eagle. It is located 12 kilometres from Kâhta, Turkey. The tumulus is surrounded by groups of three Doric columns, each about 9 metres high. The columns are topped with steles, reliefs and statues of a bull, lion and eagle. An inscription indicates the presence of a royal tom that housed three women.

Cendere Bridge - Here our Guide will tell you all the details you need to know about the Severn Bridge. and we will spend about 2 hours here The Severan Bridge (Turkish: Cendere Köprüsü) is a late Roman bridge located near the ancient city of Arsameia (today Eskikale), 55 km north east of Adıyaman in southeastern Turkey. It spans the Cendere Çayı (Chabinas Creek), a tributary of Kâhta Creek, on provincial road 02-03 from Kâhta to Sincik in Adıyaman Province. This bridge was described and pictured in 1883 by archeologists Osman Hamdi Bey and Osgan Efendi.

Arsemia Antik Kenti - Here our Guide will tell you all the details you need to know about Visit Arsemia and we will spend about 1 hours here. Visit Arsemia, once the summer residence of the Commagene kings, is located sixty kilometers from Adiyaman. At the foot of this ancient city there is a magnificent relief representing Heracles (or maybe Artagnes, a Persian deity whom the Greeks identified with Heracles) shaking hands with King Mithridates of Commagene from around 50 BC and next to it is located the greatest Greek inscription of Anatolia.

Mount Nemrut - Visit Nemrut or Nemrud is a 2,134-metre-high mountain in southeastern Turkey, notable for the summit where a number of large statues are erected around what is assumed to be a royal tomb from the 1st century BC. It is one of the highest peaks in the east of the Taurus Mountains. The mountain lies 40 km north of Kahta, near Adıyaman. In 62 BCE, King Antiochus I Theos of Commagene built on the mountain top a tomb-sanctuary flanked by huge statues 8–9-metre high of himself, two lions, two eagles and various Greek, Armenian, and Iranian gods, such as Heracles-Artagnes-Ares, Zeus-Oromasdes, and Apollo-Mithras-Helios-Hermes.These statues were once seated, with names of each god inscribed on them. The heads of the statues at some stage have been removed from their bodies, and they are now scattered throughout the site. Watch a spectacular sunset and then head back to your hotel.

From Adıyaman to Sanliurfa - Gobekli Tepe Tour

Sanliurfa Archeology and Mosaic Museum - After breakfast, start exploring Sanliurfa. Urfa has been occupied since the Babylonians followed by the Hurrites, Hittites, Assyrians, Greeks. We will visit Urfa Archaeological Museum and Aleppo Bahce Mosaic Museum. These museums exhibits a huge collection, founded from Harran and Gobeklitepe Area. We will also visit the holy sites at the Ainzelha, a lake with millions of domesticated fish. While in Urfa we will visit the cave where the prophet was born. Then, walk through the local covered bazaar of Sanliurfa and through the town to discover the many hidden treasures. We will have a delicious lunch with kebabs

Potbelly Hill - Gobekli Tepe - one of the world’s most important archaeological sites. Dating back as far as 12,000 years ago, it was built prior records of writing or pottery, and is believed to be the world’s oldest ritual complex. Don’t miss the opportunity to visit this fascinating site which is causing archaeologists to rethink their vision of early human history.

Balikligol - You will visit Abraham’s cave, the birthplace of the prophet Abraham, and the Pool of Prophet Abraham which is believed to be the place where Prophet Abraham was thrown into the fire by Nimrod.

Sanliurfa - After visiting the city, drive to the airport for your evening flight back to Istanbul. Upon your arrival to Istanbul, we will meet you and drop you of to your hotel. End of our services…

What's Included
  • Entry/Admission - Sanliurfa Archeology and Mosaic Museum
  • Entry/Admission - Arsemia Ancient City
  • Entry/Admission - Nemrut Mountain National Park
  • Entry/Admission - Karakuş Tumulus
  • Entry/Admission - Potbelly Hill (Göbekli Tepe)
  • Entry/Admission - Balikligol
  • Entry/Admission - Mountain Nemrut
  • Museum Tickets
  • Lunch
  • Breakfast
  • All Airport Transfers
  • Domestic Roundtrip Flights
What's Not Included
  • Dinner
  • Personal Expenses
Additional Information

The Secrets Of The Commagene Kingdom Mount Nemrut is renowned for its colossal mausoleum and statues of gods, constructed for King Antiochus I of Commagene, who reigned in Adıyaman. The king commissioned these statues and the mausoleum to honor the gods and his ancestors. Interestingly, there are two sets of these statues: one set greets the sunrise, while the other set bids farewell to the sunset. Isn’t it magnificent?

Şanlıurfa, known as the city of prophets, is also home to Göbeklitepe, the world’s first temple built by human hands. With its diverse demographics and vibrant traditions, the city is the jewel of Mesopotamia. Don’t delay this visit any longer; it will transform your view of the world.

Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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Gasparlebrun
Jul 13, 2024
For those looking for an unforgettable experience - I had a wonderful, full two-day tour to Mount Nemrut, Göbeklitepe and Şanlıurfa/Ur with Göbekli Tours. The agency also arranged return flights from Istanbul to Adıyaman and Şanlıurfa. It is a good thing that they turned the oldest ruins of human history into an open-air museum. I also visited the museum in the city center. Some of the unearthed remains were exhibited in the museum. However, the food culture of the city was great. A good option for those looking for different tastes. I returned to Istanbul without any problems.
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