Dubai Tour with Air Arabia Airlines (4 Nights Accommodation)
Duration 4 Night 5 Days
We set out to explore Doya Doya Mezopotamya towards the Southeastern Anatolia Region. We invite you, our valued guests, to discover Southeastern Anatolia and visit the land of prophets.
Adana, Gaziantep, Zeugma Museum, Historic Bazaars, Tarsus
Şanlıurfa, Göbeklitepe, Balıklıgöl, Harran, Urfa Sıra Gecesi
Mardin, Midyat, Deyrul Zaferan Monastery
Halfeti Boat Tour, Rum Castle, Hasankeyf
Dara Ancient City, Midyat, Guesthouse, Malabadi Bridge, Batman,
Adıyaman, Mount Nemrut Tours, Diyarbakır
Adana, Sabancı Central Mosque, Stone Bridge, Antakya, St. Pierre Church, Necmi Asfuroğlu Archaeology Museum, Zeugma Mosaic Museum, Copper Craftsmen Bazaar, Yemeniciler Arasta, Sedefciler Bazaar, Almacı Bazaar, Tahmis Coffeehouse, Baklava Shopping "Special Flight North Mesopotamia GAP Tour" On the 1st day of our tour, we meet with our esteemed guests at the morning flight of Pegasus Airlines departing at 06:35 from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Adana Mersin Çukurova Airport. We arrive at Sabiha Gökçen Airport for check-in procedures at least 2 hours before the flight time. Note: (Our guide will meet you at Adana Çukurova airport). After approximately 1.5 hours of flight, we arrive at Çukurova Airport and meet our vehicle and guide, stopping for breakfast at our roadside facility (Extra). After breakfast, we start touring the beautiful Mediterranean city of Adana. First, we see the Historical Stone Bridge, which is among the symbols of Adana, built over the Seyhan River. Then we visit the Sabancı Central Mosque, which boasts six minarets and an impressive structure, located by the Seyhan River. After our tours, we depart from Adana. On our way, we see the İncirlik Air Base, Yılankale, known for the legend of Shahmeran, Ceyhan, Dörtyol, and İskenderun panoramically. Passing through Belen, we photograph the Amik Plain from above and arrive at Antakya, the heart of Hatay. Here, our first visit is to the St. Pierre Church, considered the world's first church due to its role in spreading Christianity. We also visit the Necmi Asfuroğlu Archaeology Museum, created after the discovery of about 30,000 artifacts during a hotel construction, which is famous for hosting the world's largest single-piece floor mosaic. After our museum visit, we go to Pöç Kasabı located in the Historic Uzunçarşı to taste the famous flavors of Hatay. Here you will have the chance to taste Tepsi kebabı, Kağıt Kebabı, and Künefe (Extra). After the lunch break, our guide will organize an extra tour to the Samandağ Titus (Vespasianos) Tunnel, depending on the time and weather conditions. After our extra tour, we turn towards Gaziantep, known as the Paris of the Southeast. The first stop in Gaziantep, which was awarded the title “Gazi” on February 8, 1921, is the Zeugma Mosaic Museum, showcasing the mosaics from the homes of Roman generals that were salvaged from the submerged city of Zeugma. After viewing the Çingene Kızı and other mosaics, our first sightseeing points are Gaziantep Castle and the 14 Martyrs Monument built in memory of the children who fell at Dokurcum Mill. Subsequently, we will visit the Copper Craftsmen Bazaar, Yemeniciler Arasta, Almacı Bazaar, Sedefciler Bazaar, and Tahmis Coffeehouse. During our free time here, you can enjoy Menengiç Coffee and shop for Pistachios, Copperware, and Yemenis. After completing our historical bazaar tours in Gaziantep, we offer the opportunity to shop at Ayıntap Baklava, the most renowned baklava shop in Gaziantep, a city known for its baklava. After our free time, we proceed to our hotel for dinner and accommodation. Breakfast: Will be taken as extra (Extra) Lunch: Menu with Kağıt Kebabı or Tepsi Kebabı at the Hatay Pöç Kasabı (Extra) Dinner: Will be served as a set menu or open buffet at our hotel (Included) Accommodation: Metgold Hotel, Büyük Veliç, etc. Accommodation: Gaziantep Hotels
Halfeti Boat Tour, Birecik Dam, Kral Kızı Cave, Rum Castle, Adıyaman, Kahta, Mount Nemrut Sunset, Karakuş Tumulus, Cendere Bridge. On the 2nd day of our Kurban Bayramı Special Flight to Northern Mesopotamia GAP Tour, after having breakfast at our hotel in Gaziantep, we will first head towards Halfeti, which is mostly submerged under the waters of Birecik Dam and where many scenes of the Karagül Series were filmed. Here, we will reach Halfeti Port and board our boat for an approximately 1-hour-long (Extra) Boat Tour, during which we will see the Kral Kızı Cave, Rum Castle where Yohannes, one of the apostles of Jesus Christ, settled, and then visit the submerged Mosque and its minaret in Savaşan Village, returning to Halfeti, which is said to have received its name from the story of two young people, Halil and Fatma. We then proceed towards Adıyaman Kahta. After our extra lunch, we will begin our tour of Mount Nemrut Sunset with the minibuses waiting for us (Extra). Along the way, the notable sites we will visit include Karakuş Tumulus and Cendere Bridge. Our journey, filled with joy and local folk songs, will lead us to the summit of Mount Nemrut to watch the sunset. The most significant element of the mountain is the Tumulus and other sacred areas dedicated to King Antiochos of Commagene and the gods. At the summit, we will first see the statues of I. Antiochos, Zeus, Apollon, Heracles, Commagene, Eagle, and Lion located on the Eastern Terrace. While listening to our guide's explanations, you will also be captivated by the magic of Nemrut. After viewing the Eastern Terrace Peace Altar, we will move to the Western Terrace, where we will first see the Western Terrace Peace Altar and the Lion Horoscope. After leaving behind this breathtaking view, we will return to Kahta, board our bus, and head back to our hotel for dinner and overnight stay. Note: Depending on seasonal conditions, the Nemrut Mountain tour may not be feasible. Instead, the Karakuş Tumulus, Cendere Bridge, and Arsemia Tour will be conducted. Breakfast: Will be served as an open buffet or set menu at our hotel (Included). Lunch: Adıyaman İskender 85 Restaurant (Extra) Dinner: Will be served as an open buffet or set menu at our hotel (Included). Accommodation: Samos Hotel, Nemrut Hotel, Perre Hotel, etc. Accommodation: Adıyaman Hotels, Kahta Hotels.
Nissibi Bridge, Diyarbakır, Cahit Sıtkı Tarancı Museum, Diyarbakır Great Mosque, 10 Eyed Bridge, Batman, Hasankeyf, Malabadi Bridge, El Rızık Mosque, Suleiman the Magnificent Mosque, Zeynel Bey Tomb, Midyat Step Guest House, Telkari Workshop, Mardin
On the 3rd day of our Kurban Bayramı Special Plane Northern Mesopotamia GAP Tour, we start our day after breakfast at our hotel and set off for Diyarbakır. We cross the Nissibi Bridge built over the Atatürk Dam Lake in 2015 and arrive in Diyarbakır. We are heading towards Diyarbakır, known as the oldest city in the southeastern region. Our first stop in Diyarbakır is the house of Cahit Sıtkı Tarancı, a significant figure in our literary world, known for his poem "35 yaş" (35 Years), which now serves as a museum. This house is also one of the beautiful examples of Diyarbakır's civil architecture. Next, we visit the Diyarbakır Great Mosque, believed to be one of the oldest mosques in Islamic history, located within the walls. We then see the Keçi Burcu, the oldest of the 9000-year-old walls of Diyarbakır, the exact date and builder of which are unknown. From here, we look down at the Diyarbakır Fortress and photograph the 10 Eyed Bridge and Hevsel Gardens over the Dicle River. After seeing the Mardin Gate and New Gate panoramic, we head toward Hasankeyf via Batman. If our guide can find enough time and participants, there will be an optional Malabadi Bridge tour. We take a panoramic view of Batman, famous for having the first oil well in Turkey, and enjoy a delicious lunch in this modern city. (Optional) After lunch, we arrive at Hasankeyf, which is submerged due to the Ilısu Dam. This unique city, divided into New Hasankeyf and Old Hasankeyf after the dam construction, gives us a chance to explore both parts. First, we will visit the El Rızık Mosque, Sultan Suleiman Mosque, and Zeynel Bey Tomb, relocated to New Hasankeyf from Old Hasankeyf. After visiting these sites, an unforgettable experience awaits us. Together with the guests who wish, we will take an optional Hasankeyf Boat Tour, diving into the depths of Old Hasankeyf. During our 45-minute tour, we will remember the memories of Hasankeyf. After completing our Hasankeyf visit, we depart for Midyat, which presents us with a visual feast. We start our excursion in Midyat by visiting the Midyat Guest House, which has also hosted many series including Sıla and Hercai. After taking plenty of photos for our social media accounts, we enjoy a nice time walking among the historic Midyat Houses. At the end of our walk, in the city center, you will have the opportunity to taste the world-famous craftsmanship products of Midyat, including silver and telkari items, and the blue almond candies painted with the roots of the Lahor tree, as well as the chance to taste Syriac wines and we will allow free time in the market for purchasing. We then head towards our hotel in Mardin, check in, and have dinner and overnight at our hotel.
Breakfast: Will be served as an Open Buffet or Set Menu at our hotel. (Included.)
Lunch: Batman Ali Usta - Free Menu (Optional)
Dinner: Will be served as an Open Buffet or Set Menu at our hotel. (Included.)
Accommodation: Bilen Hotel, Ladinos Hotel, Avesis Hotel, etc.
Accommodation: Mardin Hotels
Mardin, Kasımiye Madrasah, Diyarbakır Gate, Şahtana Mansion, Ulu Mosque, Şehidiye Mosque, Arches, Old PTT Building, Deyr-ul Zaferan Monastery, Dara Ancient City, Ezidi Village, Mor Evgin Monastery, Nusaybin Mor Yakup Church, Urfa Sıra Night
Kurban Bayramı Special Flight Northern Mesopotamia GAP Tour on the 4th day after enjoying breakfast at our hotel, we will start exploring Mardin, known for its “Nighttime Necklace, Daytime Selves”. Our first sightseeing spot will be Kasımiye Madrasah. After exploring this magnificent structure and listening to our guide’s narrations, we will disembark our bus at Diyarbakır Gate and take minibuses (extra) to reach Republic Square. From here, we will walk around Mardin. We will see the famous minaret of Ulu Mosque, Latifiye Mosque, the Arched Bazaar, the Old Government Mansion, the Arches, Şahtana Mansion, and Şehidiye Mosque, Old PTT Building, and we will conclude our Mardin City Tour. After the free time, we will meet with our vehicle at Savur Gate and head to Deyr-ul Zaferan Monastery, built on top of a Sun Temple from the 5th century. Here we will visit the House of Saints, which contains the graves of 52 Patriarchs and Metropolitans, St. Hananyo Church, and the Virgin Mary Church. After the monastery tour, we will have a break for lunch (extra). After the break, we will leave Mardin and head to the Dara Ancient City, located in Oğuz Village, 30 kilometers southeast of Mardin. Dara, which was one of the most important settlements in Upper Mesopotamia, was established in 505 by Emperor Anastasius (491-518) as a garrison city for military purposes to protect the eastern border of the Eastern Roman Empire from the Sasanids. The remnants of a church, palace, bazaar, dungeon, armory, and water dam can still be seen within the city. After the extra tour, we will head to Şanlıurfa for an evening entertainment. Accommodation will be at our hotel. Guests who wish can participate in the Sıra Night organized by SSCTUR, where we can get to know the Regional Culture and taste the local foods, which is an indispensable part of all our GAP tours. The dinner during our stay this evening is not included in the tour price. Guests who do not wish to participate in the Sıra Night can have their dinner at their own expense.
Sıra Night: Laban Soup, İçliköfte, Hazelnut Lahmacun, Eggplant Kebab-Tomato Kebab-Urfa Kebab, Salad, Urfa Spicy Paste, Çiğköfte, Pistachio Creamy Cold Baklava, Ayran, Water, Tea, Mırra Sıra Night Program (Extra)
Breakfast: Will be served as an Open Buffet or Set Menu at our hotel. (Included.)
Lunch: Mardin – Adana Dostlar Restaurant / Mardin Plate Menu. (Extra)
Dinner: Şanlıurfa Sıra Night Urfa Kebab Menu. (Extra)
Accommodation: Akgöl Hotel, Newton Hotel, My Life Hotel etc...
Accommodation: Urfa Hotels
Harran, Inner Castle, Historical Walls, Cone Domed Houses, Şanlıurfa, Göbeklitepe, Şanlıurfa, Balıklıgöl, Hz. Ibrahim's Tomb, Airport On the 5th Day of our Special Flight Tour to North Mesopotamia GAP for Eid al-Adha, we will take a breakfast at our hotel in the morning, and then head towards Harran (Extra). Here, we will visit the Harran Ulu Mosque, the First Islamic Madrasah (Harran University), Inner Castle, and Historical Walls, and we will be hosted in one of the Cone Domed Houses. During this enjoyable visit, you can wear local costumes and take photos. Next, we will reach Göbeklitepe, which is known to be the first place of worship and settlement area, and the starting point of world history. Here, we will see the temples dating back 12,000 years and reliefs of cranes, snakes, and pigs, and then we will head towards the center of Şanlıurfa after having our lunch break (Extra). After lunch, we will arrive in Şanlıurfa, also known as the City of Prophets, where we believe Prophets Adam, Job, Abraham, Shu'ayb, and Elisha lived. We will explore Balıklıgöl (Halil-Ül Rahman Lake), 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. After a free time, we will do our shopping for products such as İsot Pepper Paste, Tomato Paste, Crushed Pepper, Pomegranate Molasses, etc. and then we will get on our vehicle to head towards Adana. Finally, in the city center of Gaziantep, we will complete our shopping and enjoy the culture and cuisine of Southeastern Anatolia as we conclude our tour. We will fly back with Pegasus Airlines at 22:25 from Çukurova to Sabiha Gökçen and bid farewell to our valued guests, hoping to see you again in another VENÜS TOUR organization. As the VENÜS Tour Operations and Sales team, we thank you for choosing us. Best regards. Breakfast: At our hotel, it will be served as an open buffet or set menu. (Included.) Lunch: Urfa Liver House Free Menu (Extra) Accommodation: Please note that there is no accommodation this night! Kurban Bayramı Special Flight North Mesopotamia GAP Tour Itinerary is valid as of 02.03.2026. Future tour itineraries for the same tour published on a later date will invalidate this one. Accommodation: Please note that there is no accommodation this night!
INCLUSIONS:
- VENÜS TUR Assurance
- 4 Nights Accommodation in Hotels
- 4 Breakfasts at the Hotels
- 3 Dinners at the Hotels
- Mandatory Travel Insurance No. 1618
- All Tours Included in the Program
- Transportation with Luxury Vehicles and Water Service on Board
- Ferry, Parking, Highway, and Bridge Fees
- Professional Guide and Accompaniment Services
- Round Trip Economy Class Ticket from Istanbul / Çukurova Airport
- Round Trip Economy Class Ticket from Çukurova Airport to Istanbul
EXCLUSIONS:
- All Lunches
- All Personal Expenses
- 1 Dinner Night in Şanlıurfa
- All Beverages During Meals
- All Museum and Site Entrance Fees
- All Extra Activities Mentioned
- Breakfast on the First Day and Dinner on the Last Day
TOUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS
The duration of our tour is 4 nights and 5 days. Hotel accommodation takes place for 4 nights.
Child discounts can be applied alongside two adults.
Our guide may change the course of the program as long as the entire program is executed. Our tours cannot be considered separately from hotel, bus, flight tour program, and guiding services; they constitute a whole.
For children aged 0-6, a bed may not be provided for hotel accommodation.
No charge is made for children aged 0-1.99 during bus tours. If a seat is requested for children, the 2-6 age child price will apply.
In triple rooms, the 3rd bed may not be a regular bed in comfort. Depending on the situation, hotels may provide our guests with a foldable bed or a sofa bed.
Unused transportation, accommodation, excursions, etc., during the tour are non-refundable.
Seat numbers cannot be guaranteed during the reservation process. Seat numbers are determined in order of reservation dates. Guests who purchase the tour early gain the right to sit in the front.
All tours are subject to a graduated pricing system. As the occupancy of tours increases, tour prices also rise. Guests cannot claim the price difference for price changes after the purchase date.
For air tours, VENÜS Tour reserves the right to change the airport, airline company, and flight time, depending on availability and provided that the program is not disrupted. In the case of airport changes, VENÜS Tour is obliged to provide free transfers to its guests.
Extra Tours operate depending on the number of participants. If an extra tour does not take place, the guest does not have the right to compensation. In this case, VENÜS Tour has no liability. Extra tour prices may vary. In this case, the price valid at the time of the tour departure, not the purchase date, will be considered. The guest accepts this when purchasing the tour.
The times specified in the tour program are calculated according to normal weather and road conditions, and in case of possible delays, VENÜS Tour is not responsible, and the guest has no right to compensation. Changes may be made to accommodation areas and hotels according to availability, provided they are of the same standards. All room allocations are made by hotel officials, and VENÜS Tour has no authority over this matter.
Weekend Accommodation Tours have hotel standards of city hotels. There is no obligation for regional dishes in hotels; service may be provided as set menu or buffet.
During tours, due to program intensity, it may not always be possible to find ATMs, currency exchange offices, etc., so it is advisable for our guests to be prepared for this situation.
During lunch, economically priced menus unique to the region have been created. For lunch and dinner, tables are designed according to the group size, depending on the volume of the region.
In case the tours cannot be conducted due to adverse weather conditions before or during the tour, VENÜS Tour is not responsible.
A minimum participant number of 16 is required for this tour to take place. If the sufficient number of participants is not reached, VENÜS Tour reserves the right to cancel the tour with 3 days' notice.
In case of tour cancellation, SSC Tour must notify the cancellation personally. There is no right to compensation due to legal process.
Please ensure you take all your belongings with you when departing from the vehicles and hotels during your trip, as VENÜS Tour is not responsible for lost items.
Guests registering for the tour have the right to cancel for free up to 30 days before. If cancellation occurs less than 30 days before the tour date, a 30% penalty applies; if it is 20 days or less, a 100% penalty applies. The participant must submit a report obtained from a State Hospital in Turkey (signed by the Chief Physician) along with the cancellation request.
CANCELLATION REFUND GUARANTEE PACKAGE AND MANDATORY TRAVEL INSURANCE INFORMATION
The cancellation refund guarantee package offers a fully unconditional 100% refund guarantee for cancellation or changes made up to 72 hours (3 days) before the tour departure date. In accommodation tours, the cost of insurance is 300 TL per person.
Mandatory travel insurance; is provided to all our guests free of charge by our agency. It covers the agency's bankruptcy or any reason that prevents the provision of package tour services. It does not cover health insurance, as it does not cover treatment costs. (Private Health Insurance is the guest's private expense)
VEHICLES TO BE USED ACCORDING TO THE NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS
Buses: Used for 32 - 54 participants. Mercedes Travego/Tourismo, Neoplan Cityliner/Tourliner, Temsa Safir/Maraton, Man Fortuna
Midibuses: Used for 20 - 31 participants. Isuzu Turkuaz, Otokar Mega
Minibuses: Used for up to 19 participants. VW Crafter, Mercedes Sprinter
All guests are considered to accept the above-mentioned provisions upon completing the sale of the tour.
OUR TOUR PROGRAMS ARE PREPARED IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE CONSUMER LAW NO. 6502.
ACTIVITY DETAILS
ACTIVITY CODE: KB.
LOCATION: GAP (departing from Sabiha Gokcen Airport)
MEALS: 4 Breakfasts, 3 Dinners
TRANSPORTATION: Plane Bus
MEETING POINT: Sabiha Gokcen Airport 08:00 Tarsus Bus Station
END: Çukurova Airport
CANCELLATION POLICY:
Guests who register for the tour have the right to cancel for free up to 30 days. A 30% penalty is applied if the cancellation occurs less than 30 days before the tour date, and a 100% penalty if it is 20 days or less. If the participant requests a cancellation due to health reasons, they must present a report obtained from State Hospitals in Turkey (signed by the Chief Physician). Note: In Air Programs, since cancellations cannot be performed by the airline, reservations cannot be canceled or refunded.