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Storm Like Gap Mesopotamia Tour (3 Nights Hotel Accommodation)
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We headed towards the Gap Mesopotamia Region to accomplish many tasks in a short time. We invite you to explore Southeast Anatolia and visit the Land of Prophets. We are going to participate in the Sıra Gecesi and eat plenty of kebabs.
Gaziantep, Zeugma Museum, Copperworkers' Bazaar, Almacı Market
Şanlıurfa, Göbeklitepe, Balıklıgöl, Harran, Sıra Gecesi
Halfeti Boat Tour, Rum Kale, Hasankeyf Boat Tour
Adıyaman, Sunrise at Mount Nemrut
Midyat, Guest House, Batman, Diyarbakır Great Mosque
Mardin, Deyrul Zaferan Monastery, Kasımiye Medrese
Istanbul, Gebze, Izmit, Sakarya, Duzce, Bolu, Ankara, Adana
VENÜS Tour Vehicle Departure Points
16:00 Beylikdüzü Migros Front
16:15 Avcılar Bus Stops
17:00 Incirli Dogtas Furniture Front
17:30 Mecidiyeköy IETT Stops (In Front of Mado)
18:00 Kadıköy Marriage Registration Office Front
18:05 Bostancı Bridge Under (Towards Ankara)
18:15 Kartal Bridge Bus Stop (Towards Ankara)
18:20 Pendik Bridge Under (Towards Ankara)
18:30 In Front of Gebze Center Mall
19:15 In front of Izmit Bus Station (Bus Station-2 Stop)
20:15 Sakarya Berceste Facility
21:30 Duzce Kaynasli Tursan Park Facility
22:00 In front of Bolu Bus Station
23:55 In front of Is Bank on Meşrutiyet Street
00:30 In front of Ankara Aşti next to Berat Buffet
06:30 Across from Adana Bus Station
08:30 In front of Gaziantep Bus Station
Accommodation: Night Travel
Adana, Gaziantep, Historical Copper Bazaar, Almacı Market, Yemeniciler Arasta, Tahmis Coffee, Menengiç Coffee, Gaziantep Castle, Zeugma Museum, 14 Martyrs Monument, Almacı Market, Tahmis Coffeehouse, Baklava Shopping, Şanlıurfa Sira Night. After meeting with you, we begin our journey with the Gap Mesopotamia Tour. After our first break at Bolu Kaynaşlı Türsan Rest Area, we will pick up guests coming from Ankara and then proceed to our second break point in Pozantı at Demirel’s for our final stop, where we will have breakfast at Gaziantep Zeugma Cafe (Extra), which promises us a magnificent traditional breakfast. After breakfast, we head to Gaziantep, a city awarded the title "Gazi" on February 8, 1921, to start our tour at the Gaziantep Castle and the 14 Martyrs Monument, dedicated to the children who died at the Dokurcum Mill. Following that, we will visit Copper Bazaar, Yemeniciler Arasta, Almacı Market, and Tahmis Coffeehouse. During our free time here, you can enjoy Menengiç Coffee and shop for Pistachio, Copper, and Yemeni goods. After completing our historical bazaar tour, we provide free time for you to taste Gaziantep's famous flavors (Extra). After our lunch break, we will visit the Zeugma Mosaic Museum, where mosaics from the Roman Generals' Villas that were saved from the submerged Zeugma City under the waters of Birecik Dam are displayed. After viewing the Gypsy Girl and other mosaics, we will finalize our historical bazaar exploration and give you the opportunity to shop at Ayıntap Baklava, the most famous baklava maker in Gaziantep. At the end of the day, we will move to Şanlıurfa with the delicious taste of baklava in our mouths and check into our hotel. Accommodation is in our hotel. For our guests who wish to experience the regional culture and taste local delicacies, we participate in the Sira Night organized by VENÜS TOUR, which is an indispensable part of all our Gap Mesopotamia tours (Extra Dinner Included). Guests who do not wish to participate in the Sira Night can have their dinner at their own expense. Sira Night: Lebeni Soup, İçliköfte, Hazelnut Lahmacun, Eggplant Kebab-Tomato Kebab-Urfa Kebab, Salad, Urfa Spicy Ezme, Çiğköfte, Pistachio Creamy Cold Baklava, Ayran, Water, Tea, Mırra Sira Night Program (Extra) Breakfast: Gaziantep-Zeugma Cafe (Extra) Lunch: Gaziantep - Free Time (Extra) Dinner: Şanlıurfa Sira Night / Urfa Kebab Menu. (Extra) Accommodation Şanlıurfa Hotels: İpek Palas, New Akgöl Hotel, Newton Hotel, My Life Hotel, etc... Accommodation: Şanlıurfa Hotels
Shanlıurfa, Göbeklitepe, Balıklıgöl, Harran, First Islamic Madrasah Harran University, Domed Houses, Ulu Mosque, Historical Walls, Inner Castle, Shanlıurfa Markets, Ayn Zeliha Lake, Hz. Ibrahim's Tomb, Shanlıurfa Castle, Viranşehir, Kızıltepe, Mardin On the 3rd day of our Storm Like GAP Mesopotamia Tour, after having breakfast at our hotel, we reach the famous Harran, known for its domed houses and unique culture (Extra). Here, we will visit the Harran Ulu Mosque, which is the oldest mosque established during the Islamic era in Turkey, the First Islamic Madrasah (Harran University), the Inner Castle, and the Historical Walls, and we will be hosted in one of the Conical Domed Houses. During this enjoyable visit, you can wear local costumes and take photos (Extra). After our visit to the Harran house, we will return to Shanlıurfa, known as the City of Prophets, where it is believed that Prophets Adam, Job, Ibrahim, Shuayb, and Elyasa lived, and we will explore Balıklı Göl (Lake Halil-Ül Rahman), Ayn-ı Zeliha Lake, which is said to be formed by the tears of King Nimrod's daughter Zeliha, and the Cave where Hz. Ibrahim was born. During our lunch break (Extra), we will taste the famous flavors of Shanlıurfa and after the meal, we will go to Arda İsot Palace. We will shop for isot, tomato paste, pomegranate syrup, pistachios, and many local products. After our tours in Shanlıurfa, we will reach Göbeklitepe, the world's first place of worship and settlement, to see the temples from 12,000 years ago and the carvings of cranes, snakes, and pigs, and we will depart from Shanlıurfa. We will start our journey using the Historical Silk Road, which will take approximately 2.5 hours. We will have a panoramic view of Viranşehir and Kızıltepe from our bus and arrive at our hotel in Mardin. Dinner and accommodation will be at our hotel. Breakfast: It will be served as an Open Buffet or Set Menu at our hotel (Included). Lunch: At Mardin Adana Dostlar Kebapçı or Şanlıurfa Ciğerhan Restaurant (Extra). Dinner: It will be served as an Open Buffet or Set Menu at our hotel (Included). Accommodation at Mardin Hotels: Bilen Hotel, Avesis Hotel, Ladinos Hotel, etc. Accommodation: Mardin Hotels
Mardin, Kasımiye Medrese, Ulu Mosque, Şehidiye Mosque, Arched Streets, Şahtana Mansion, Deyrul Zaferan Monastery, Midyat, Dara Ancient City, Guest House, Hasankeyf, Zeynel Bey Tomb, Malabadi Bridge, Diyarbakır Walls, Mardin Gate, Adıyaman
On the 4th day of our Storm Like GAP Mesopotamia Tour, after having breakfast at our hotel, we will start exploring Mardin, known for its description “Jewelry by Night, Delight by Day.” Our first sightseeing spot will be the Kasımiye Medrese. After enjoying this magnificent structure and listening to our guide's explanations, we will get off our bus at Diyarbakır Gate and take minibusses (extra charge) to reach Republic Square. From here onwards, we will explore Mardin on foot. We will see the famous minaret of Ulu Mosque, the Arched Street, Şahtana Mansion, and Şehidiye Mosque before finishing our Mardin City Tour. After some free time, we will meet our vehicle at Savur Gate and visit the Deyrul Zaferan Monastery, built over a Sun Temple from the 5th century. After the monastery visit, we will take a break for lunch. (Extra charge) We will leave Mardin and head to another visual feast point, Midyat. With enough participation and time for our guide to organize, we may arrange a Dara Ancient City Tour. Here, we will visit the Guest House that hosted the series “Sıla” and have a short break at Dara Telkari to learn about Midyat's famous filigree art and to do some shopping. During this time, we will also visit the Saido Egyptian Bazaar to shop for Blue Almond Candy dyed with the root of the Lahor tree. After our Midyat tour, we will head to Hasankeyf, a place filled with great sorrow due to being submerged under the waters of the Ilısu Dam. In its new location, we will see the Zeynel Bey Tomb and other historical artifacts. During our free time, guests who wish can join our extra Hasankeyf Boat Tour (Extra). After the boat tour, if we have sufficient time, our guide may arrange an extra Malabadi Bridge tour. After the extra tour, we will reach Diyarbakır via Batman. We will view the Diyarbakır Walls, which date back 9000 years and whose builders are unknown, and significantly, the Urfan Gate as we listen to our guide. We will visit the Diyarbakır Ulu Mosque, one of the oldest mosques in Anatolia and a sacred site for Islam, which was converted into a mosque in 639. After rejoining our vehicle at the Mardin Gate, we will see the Hevsel Gardens by the Dicle River, Keçi Bastion, and the On Gözlü Bridge panoramically before leaving Diyarbakır. Heading towards Siverek, we will pass over the Nissibi Bridge, built in 2015 with a length of 610 meters, located over the Atatürk Dam Lake, and reach our hotel in Adıyaman. Dinner and accommodation are at our hotel.
Breakfast: will be provided as an open buffet or set menu at our hotel. (Included)
Lunch: Midyat Cihan Restaurant (Extra)/Batman Ali Usta Restaurant (Extra)
Dinner: will be provided as an open buffet or set menu at our hotel. (Included)
Accommodation Adıyaman Hotels: Kommagene Hotel, Samos Hotel, Nemrut Hotel, Perre Hotel, etc.
Accommodation: Adıyaman Hotels, Kahta Hotels,
Nemrut Mountain Sunrise, King Antiochos Statue, Zeus Statue, Eagle Statue, Cendere Bridge, Karakuş Tumulus, Halfeti Boat Tour, Sunken Mosque, Rum Castle, Fighting Village, Osmaniye, Adana, Ankara
On the 5th day of our Storm Like GAP Mesopotamia Tour, we set out in the early morning hours with our guests who wish to join us for the (Optional) Nemrut Mountain Sunrise tour. We reach the starting point of our walking path, which takes about 30 minutes by minibus. After a somewhat challenging hike, we watch the sunrise from the Altar and then see the Tomb of King Antiochos, as well as the Giant Statues of Antiochos, Zeus, Apollon, and Hercules before we start our return journey. After visiting the Karakuş Tumulus, where the graves of King Mithridates, his mother Isias, sister Antiochis, and nephew Aka are located, and the Cendere Bridge, built in honor of Roman Emperor Septimius Severus’s wife and sons, we will arrive at our hotel. After breakfast at the hotel, we check out and head to Halfeti, where we board our boat for an approximately 1-hour (Optional) Halfeti Boat Tour, where we will see the Princess Cave, the Rum Castle where John, one of Jesus' disciples, settled, and the Sunken Mosque and minaret in Fighting Village under the waters of the Euphrates, before returning to Halfeti, which is said to have received its name from the legend of two young lovers named Halil and Fatma. After our (optional) lunch break, we will get back into our vehicle and cross to the other side of the Euphrates to continue our tour. We will relish the enjoyment of introducing you to the culture and cuisine of Southeastern Anatolia and begin our return journey to drop you off at the points where we picked you up. We complete our Storm Like GAP Mesopotamia Tour leaving behind countless memories that will remain in your minds. We bid farewell until we meet again in another of our events. VENUS TOUR Operations and Sales team thank you for choosing us, with our regards.
Note: Depending on weather conditions, the Nemrut Mountain tour may not take place. Instead, the Karakuş Tumulus, Cendere Bridge, and Arsemia Tour will be conducted.
Breakfast: Will be provided as an Open Buffet or Set Menu at our hotel. (Included)
Lunch: Halfeti - Fırat Restaurant / Shabut Fish or Poppy Wheat Kebab Menu. (Optional)
Dinner: Free Time Extra (Optional)
Accommodation: Attention! There is no accommodation tonight.
Accommodation: Attention! There is no accommodation tonight.
Bolu, Düzce, Sakarya, İzmit, Gebze, Istanbul
We say goodbye to our valued guests joining our Stormy Gap Mesopotamia Tour from Ankara, Bolu, Düzce, Sakarya, İzmit, and finally Istanbul, dropping you off at the points we collected you from, and we look forward to seeing you at our next VENÜS TOUR organization.
The brochure for the Stormy Gap Mesopotamia Tour is valid from the date of publication on 10.10.2025. A later published tour brochure for the same tour will invalidate the previous one.
Accommodation: Arrival in Istanbul
INCLUDES:
- VENÜS TUR Assurance
- 3 Nights Accommodation in Hotels
- 1 Night in Urfa Hotels,
- 1 Night in Mardin Hotels,
- 1 Night in Adıyaman & Kahta Hotels
- 3 Breakfasts at Hotels
- 2 Dinners at Hotels
- Compulsory Travel Insurance No. 1618
- All Surrounding Tours Included in the Program
- Ferry, Parking, Highway and Bridge Fees
- Transportation with Luxury Vehicles
- Water Service on Board
- Professional Guiding and Assistance Services
EXCLUSIONS:
- All Lunches
- All Personal Expenses
- 1 Dinner in Şanlıurfa
- All Beverages Served with Meals
- All Entrance Fees for Museums and Archaeological Sites
- All Extra Activities Listed
- Breakfast on the First Day and Dinner on the Last Day
TOUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Our tour lasts for 5 nights and 6 days. Hotel accommodation is for 3 nights.
Child discounts can be applied when accompanied by two adults.
Our guide can make changes to the course of the program as long as the program is fully realized. Our tours consist of hotel, bus, flight program, and guiding services and cannot be considered separately.
For children aged 0-6, a bed may not be provided during hotel accommodation.
In bus tours, no charge is applied for children aged 00-1.99. If a seat is requested for children on the bus, the price for children aged 02-06 is applied.
In triple rooms, the 3rd bed may not be of normal bed comfort. Depending on the situation, the hotel may provide our guests with a foldable bed or a sofa bed.
Every individual over the age of 2 is required to have a seat on the bus.
Unused transportation, accommodation, excursions, etc., during the tour are non-refundable.
Seat numbers cannot be guaranteed at the time of reservation. Seat numbers are assigned based on the order of reservation. Guests who purchase the tour early are entitled to sit in the front.
In all tours, a tiered pricing policy applies. As tour occupancy increases, tour prices also rise. Guests cannot request the difference in prices due to changes after the purchase date.
In air-inclusive tours, VENÜS Tour reserves the right to change the airport, airline company, and flight time, depending on congestion and without disrupting the program. In case of airport changes, VENÜS Tour is obliged to provide free transport to its guests.
Extra tours operate based on the number of participants. If an extra tour does not take place, guests do not have the right to compensation. In this case, VENÜS Tour holds no responsibility. Prices for extra tours may vary. In this case, the price applicable is that of the date on which the tour takes place, not the date on which the tour was purchased. The guest accepts this when purchasing the tour.
The times specified in the tour program are calculated based on normal weather and road conditions, and in the event of delays, VENÜS Tour is not responsible, and guests have no right to compensation. Changes may be made to the accommodation areas and hotels in the tour, provided they are of the same standards according to hotel occupancy. All arrangements are made by hotel authorities, and VENÜS Tour has no authority in this matter.
In Weekend Accommodation Tours, accommodations adhere to city hotel standards. There is no obligation for the hotels to serve local dishes; meals may be served as set menus or buffet style.
During the tours, due to the program's intensity, it may not always be possible to find ATMs, currency exchange offices, etc., so guests should be prepared for this situation.
Lunches consist of regionally specific economical menus. During lunch and dinner, tables are arranged according to group size based on regional density.
VENÜS Tour is not responsible for tours canceled due to bad weather conditions before or during the tour.
The minimum number of participants required for the tour to operate is set at 16. If there is insufficient majority, VENÜS Tour reserves the right to cancel the tour with 3 days' notice.
In case of cancellation of the tour, VENÜS Tour is obliged to notify the cancellation personally. There is no right to compensation due to legal processes.
During the trip, please ensure you take all your belongings with you when leaving the vehicles and hotels, as VENÜS Tour is not responsible for lost items.
Guests who register for the tour have the right to cancel for free up to 30 days before the tour. For cancellations made less than 30 days before the tour date, a 30% penalty applies; for cancellations made 20 days or less before the tour date, a 100% penalty applies. Participants requesting cancellation must present a report (signed by the Chief Physician) obtained from State Hospitals in Turkey.
CANCELLATION REFUND GUARANTEE PACKAGE AND MANDATORY TRAVEL INSURANCE
The cancellation refund guarantee package provides a 100% unconditional refund guarantee if a cancellation request is made up to 72 hours (3 days) before the tour departure date or in the event of a change.
Mandatory travel insurance is provided free of charge to all our guests by our agency. This covers the agency's bankruptcy or any reasons preventing the provision of package tour services. It does not cover health insurance and does not cover treatment expenses. (Special Health Insurance is the individual guest's own expense.)
VEHICLES USED BASED ON NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS
Buses: Used for 32 - 54 Persons. Mercedes Travego/Tourismo, Neoplan Cityliner/Tourliner, Temsa Safir/Maraton, Man Fortuna
Midibuses: Used for 20 - 31 Persons. Isuzu Turkuaz, Otokar Mega
Minibuses: Used for up to 19 Persons. VW Crafter, Mercedes Sprinter
All guests are deemed to have accepted the above-mentioned provisions upon completing the sale of the tour.
OUR TOUR PROGRAMS HAVE BEEN PREPARED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE 6502 CONSUMER LAW.
CANCELLATION POLICY:
Guests who register for the tour have the right to cancel for free up to 30 days before the tour. If cancellation is made less than 30 days before the tour date, a 30% penalty applies; if cancellation occurs 20 days or less before the tour date, a 100% penalty applies. If a participant requests cancellation for health reasons, they must submit a report obtained from State Hospitals in Turkey (signed by the Chief Physician). Note: In air-inclusive programs, refunds cannot be made because cancellations cannot be executed by the airline.
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