• DAY 1
• Istanbul - Diyarbakır – On Gözlü Köprü (Five-Arched Bridge) – Hevsel Gardens – Keçi Burcu (Goat Bastion) – Mardin Gate – Dört Ayaklı Minare (Four-Legged Minaret) – Cahit Sıtkı Tarancı Museum House – Ulu Mosque - Şanlıurfa - Balıklıgöl (Fish Lake) – Ayn Zeliha Lake – Historical Bazaars - Sıra Gecesi (Line Night)
• Departure: Sabiha Gökçen Airport – Diyarbakır: 06:45
• Return: Diyarbakır, Batman – Sabiha Gökçen Airport: 21:45
• After our morning flight, we meet our guide at Diyarbakır Airport and board our bus for the Butik Urfa Mardin Diyarbakır Tour. We start the day with a famous breakfast in Diyarbakır. After our breakfast, we begin our tour of the historical city with its artistic stone structures. First, we visit the Diyarbakırlı poet Cahit Sıtkı Tarancı’s Museum House known for the poem “Thirty-five is half of the way.” In this beautiful house with separate spaces for every season, you will see fine examples of the region's civil architecture. After a short break here, we will visit the Ulu Mosque, the first in Anatolia and the 5th Harem-i Şerif of the Islamic World, and see the Dört Ayaklı Minare (Sheikh Mutahhar Mosque), built in 1500 by Akkoyunlu Kasım Bey. Next, we will see the oldest of the Diyarbakır walls, which is reported to be 9,000 years old, including the Keçi Burcu, Urfa Gate, and Mardin Gate panoramically. We will also photograph the Hevsel Gardens, which, added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2015, has a unique place not only for its agricultural value but also for its cultural and historical significance, located by the banks of the Tigris River. Afterward, we will arrive at On Gözlü Köprü. During the Hıdırellez festival, the locals write their wishes on a piece of cloth and throw it into the Tigris River from this bridge. After taking some photos here, we head towards Şanlıurfa, the City of Prophets, where Hz. Ibrahim (Abraham) is believed to have been born and thrown into the fire, and where Hz. Eyüp (Job) suffered his trials.
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• Upon arriving at Balıklı Göl, one of the first places that come to mind when Şanlıurfa is mentioned, we find it located in the southwest of the city center and known as the place where Prophet Ibrahim fell when he was thrown into the fire. It is among the most visited places in Şanlıurfa with its sacred fish and surrounding historical monuments. After viewing Halil-Ür Rahman (the lake formed where Ibrahim was thrown into the fire) and Ayn Zeliha Lake (believed to be formed from the tears of Nimrod's daughter Zeliha), we will get information from our guide before taking a photo break. We then give free time in Şanlıurfa’s authentic bazaars for guests to purchase local products. After our free time, we head to our hotel. Guests who wish may participate in an extra scheduled Sıra Gecesi to experience the regional culture.
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• Important: Our hotel stay in Şanlıurfa includes breakfast. Dinner is available for guests who wish to join the dinner Sıra Gecesi program. (Extra)
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• Breakfast: Will be taken in Diyarbakır. (Extra)
• Lunch: Will be taken in Şanlıurfa. (Extra)
• Dinner: Will be at the Sıra Gecesi. (Extra)
• Accommodation Hotel: Şanlıurfa/ Harran Hotel, Newton Hotel, Alahan Hotel, VE Hotel, etc.
• DAY 2
• Harran - Harran University – Ulu Mosque – Conical Dome Houses - Hz. Eyüp (Job) Prophet’s Patience Monument - Göbeklitepe - Viranşehir - Kızıltepe – Mardin - Kasımiye Medresse – Old Mardin - Şeyh Çabuk Mosque – Cumhuriyet Square – Latifiye Mosque – Ulu Mosque – Abba
• On the second day of the Butik Urfa Mardin Diyarbakır Tour with Malitur, after breakfast at the hotel, we board the bus and head to Harran, meaning “the place where roads meet.” Harran, with its conical dome houses which are protected in only three regions worldwide, has a history of 5,000 years and is home to the first Islamic university. We visit Harran University (Ulu Mosque), Harran Mound, the Castle, the Caravanserai, and the traditional conical dome Harran houses, where we will be a guest in one of the houses. During our visit to the guesthouse, you can take photos while dressed in local attire. After the Harran tour, we visit the Patience Monument of Hz. Eyüp, known for his patience among prophets, where the cave of his trials, the water well believed to have healed him during his illness, and the 'patience stone' where he leaned will be shown. After our visit here, we arrive at Göbeklitepe, located near Örencik Village in Şanlıurfa, which is home to the first temples of civilization and is on the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List. Göbeklitepe, with a history dating back 12,000 years, changed not only regional history but also human history with its discovery, and was featured on the cover of National Geographic magazine under the slogan “The Place Where Religion Was Born.” After receiving historical information from our guide about Göbeklitepe, we say farewell to Şanlıurfa and reach Mardin via Kızıltepe.
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• In Mardin, our first stop will be the Kasımiye Medrese. Built during the Artuqid period and completed in the late 15th century during the reign of Akkoyunlu Sultan Kasım İbn Cihangir, we explore the medrese with information from our guide. Then, we get off the vehicle at the Diyarbakır Gate and begin walking in the old streets of Mardin. In our walk starting at Cumhuriyet Square, we will see Şeyh Çabuk Mosque, Mardin Protestant Church, Latifiye Mosque, Sokulbar (Cattle Market), and the Coppersmiths Bazaar. During our walk, we will visit the Ulu Mosque, a prime example of Artuqid architecture, with our guide. According to records, the Mardin Ulu Mosque has been constructed with two minarets, while the present minaret has been rebuilt in 1888/1889 in a new and eclectic style. After obtaining historical information from our guide and passing under the small tunnels (abbara) connecting the streets, we continue our walk. We will view the Şahtana Mansion, which is recognized as a former PTT building and was built in 1980 by Ermeni Architect Lole for the Şahtana Family. Following that, we will see the Şehidiye Mosque built by Artuqid Sultan Melik Nasreddin Artuk Aslan in the early 13th century and take a short break to have tea and capture magnificent photos with views of the Mesopotamian Plain. After our break, we head to our hotel. Dinner and accommodation will be at the hotel.
•  * Guests who wish may join the Gerdanlık Mardin Night Tour to experience the old streets of Mardin illuminated at night or participate in the Mardin Reyhani Night. (Extra)
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• Breakfast: Will be served at the hotel. Included in the tour price.
• Lunch: Will be taken in Mardin. (Extra)
• Dinner: Will be served at the hotel. Included in the tour price.
• Accommodation Hotel: Mardin/ Raymar Hotel, Anemon Hotel, Mezopotamya Hotel, Asur İmperial Hotel, etc.
• DAY 3
• Deyrulzafaran Monastery - Dara Ancient City – Midyat – Midyat Guesthouse - Telkari Bazaar – Batman - Hasankeyf – Boat Tour - Diyarbakır
• On the third day of the Uçaklı Gap Tour with Malitur, after having breakfast at the hotel, we head to the Deyrulzafaran Monastery, where the Syriac Orthodox Patriarchs lived. (If there is high traffic in the area, a visit to Mor Gabriel Monastery will be made.) With its living historical appearance, the monastery houses the graves of 52 Syriac Patriarchs. Accompanied by our guide, we will visit Mor Hananyo Church, the House of Saints, the Virgin Mary Church, and the Sun Temple, after which we will have free time. The Deyrulzafaran Monastery, with its commanding view of the Mardin Plain and fascinating architecture, will impress you. After our free time, we continue our trip to Dara Ancient City, located 30 km southeast of Mardin, in Oğuz Village. The Dara Ancient City, composed of structures carved into the rock, which spans a wide area, is one of the most important settlements of Upper Mesopotamia. We explore the Dara Ancient City with our guide. After the Dara Ancient City tour, we proceed to Midyat, the meeting point of religions and languages. In Midyat, we will visit the Midyat Guesthouse, where popular series like Sıla, Hercai, and Ah Bir Bulut Olsam were filmed. After taking wonderful photos during our guesthouse visit, we visit a telkari workshop where the artistic craft of telkari developed by Syriac masters over the years can be seen and purchased. After shopping for telkari, we will have free time to explore the historical Midyat Houses. After our free time, we meet our bus waiting for us in the bazaar and move towards Hasankeyf. Hasankeyf, with a history dating back 12,000 years, has seen the establishment of a new settlement 3 km away due to the Ilısu Dam's construction. During our visit to Hasankeyf, which was submerged in February 2020, we will share in its sadness as we view the still majestic Hasankeyf Castle, the secret water tunnel, El Rızık Mosque's minaret, and its caves. We will have free time here. (If time permits, an additional Hasankeyf boat tour may be arranged.) Later, we will return to Diyarbakır, passing through Batman and viewing the first oil wells in Turkey and panoramic oil pumps, bidding farewell to the enchanting Mesopotamian lands we have explored. Upon arrival at the airport, we conclude our tour and bid farewell with hopes to meet again in another tour.
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• Breakfast: Will be served at the hotel. Included in the tour price.
• Lunch: Will be taken in Mardin. (Extra)
• Dinner: Will be taken in Diyarbakır. (Extra)
• Accommodation Hotel: No hotel accommodation this night.

• 2 nights accommodation in hotels • 2 open buffet breakfasts at the hotel • 1 open buffet or set menu dinner at the hotel • Economy class round-trip flight tickets • Transportation with luxury vehicles (The vehicle is provided according to the number of people.) • Sightseeing tours as specified in the program • Professional guiding services • Bottled water inside the vehicle • TURDAN TURA guarantee • Mandatory Travel Insurance according to the 1618 Tourism Law

• Breakfast on the first day as indicated in the program

• Dinner on the last day as indicated in the program

• Beverages served with all meals

• Lunches

• Şanlıurfa Sıra Night

• Hasankeyf Boat Tour

• All extra activities mentioned

• All personal expenses

• Museum and Site entrance fees (valid for municipal and private enterprises.)

• Museum Card (valid for museums under the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.)

Extra Tours and Activities

• Şanlıurfa Sıra Night Dinner Included 1400₺

• Hasankeyf Boat Tour 300 TL

• Mardin Night Tour (Transportation Only) 350₺

• Mardin Reyhani Night (Fixed Menu without Dinner) 1800₺

• Mardin Reyhani Night (Fixed Menu with Dinner) 2500₺

 

**Extra tour prices may vary depending on the periods. The prices listed are the current rates at the time of reservation. The company is not responsible for any price changes that may occur before and during the tour.

• The duration of the tour is 2 Nights 3 Days, including the day of movement and return, with 2 nights of hotel accommodation. • In our tour, guiding, transportation, accommodation, and sightseeing are all included in a package and cannot be considered separately. Unused transportation, accommodation, guiding, sightseeing rights, etc. cannot be refunded. • Child discounts applied in tour packages are applicable for one child accompanying two adults. Separate beds may not be provided for children aged 0-6 during hotel accommodation. • In hotels, the third guest in triple rooms usually accommodates on an extra bed. • The hotels mentioned in the program are the preferred accommodation facilities for each tour. Changes may occur in the region and hotels depending on the occupancy, provided that the hotel standards remain the same. Hotel names will be communicated 48 hours before the tour departure upon request, subject to availability. • The rooms in the hotels are assigned by the hotel. Room selection is not possible. • Our rest areas may change in terms of location and service standards due to circumstances such as density, renovations, etc., while maintaining the same standards. • In terms of program timing (the order of visited points during the day or between days), the guide may make changes if deemed necessary due to weather conditions, road conditions, crowding at visiting places, etc. • Our tour is not responsible for places that cannot be visited as stated in the program due to force majeure (weather, road conditions, density at visiting locations, etc.) or if guests do not comply with the timing provided by our guide during the tour. In such a case, the guest has no claim for rights. • In our tours with flights, changes may be made at regional airports as long as they do not affect the sightseeing spots in the tour program. In such a case, the guest will be informed by Turdan Tura along with the flight tickets. If there is no deficiency in the program regarding the airport change, the guest has no claim for rights. • Turdan Tura is not responsible for any delays in our flight tours due to weather conditions or delays caused by the airline. In such a case, the guest has no claim for rights. • Turdan Tura is not responsible for any changes made by the airline company regarding flight times in our flight tours. The guest will be informed about any changes in flight times by Turdan Tura. • All our tours are subject to a graduated pricing system. With the increase in the number of reservations and the approach of the date within the tour package, tour prices may gradually rise. Turdan Tura reserves the right to increase prices. Under these circumstances, price stabilization cannot be ensured without prepayment. • It is absolutely not guaranteed that a specific seat number will be assigned during the reservation. There is no guarantee for the notes entered in the reservation. Special seat selection, such as front or back seats, is not available. • The seating arrangement in the vehicle is organized by the Turdan Tura operation based on the order of reservation. In cases of objections regarding seat assignments, refunds are not possible. All seats in our vehicles have the same standards. • Additional tours, such as night tours included in the tour program, depend on the number of participants and the availability of staff. Additional tours that will be conducted on the way will take place even if not all guests participate. Guests who do not participate in additional tours will be directed by our guide to rest areas or city centers. Guests who do not participate in extra tours have accepted to join the tour with the understanding that they will wait at the rest area. • If an additional tour does not take place for any reason, the guest has no claim for rights. Turdan Tura has no responsibility in this case. • The prices of additional tours may vary depending on the seasons. In this case, the date on which the guest purchased the tour is not taken into consideration, but rather the date on which the tour departs. The price of the additional tour during the travel period will be valid. The guest has accepted this when purchasing the tour. • Turdan Tura is not responsible for any material damages caused by guests in all services provided by transportation vehicles, hotels, dining areas, and suppliers. Businesses have the right to claim monetary damages caused by guests. • In cases where minors under the age of 18 are not accompanied by one or both parents, a consent form required for participation in the tour must be kept with them during travel. • Guests participating in the tour must carry documents related to health issues, pregnancy status, and medications they use regularly. • Delays may occur due to traffic, accidents, etc. during the scheduled times for departure points. • Information regarding the estimated arrival times at the end of the tour is approximate, and Turdan Tura is not responsible for any delays due to force majeure. • Guests will be dropped off on the opposite side of the stops we have taken at the end of the tour. Please do not insist on the vehicle personnel to be dropped off at a different location. • According to traffic law, all passengers in the vehicle are required to wear seat belts throughout their journey; otherwise, Turdan Tura is not responsible for any resulting situations. • The responsibility for all personal belongings in the vehicle lies with the guests at stops, etc. • Since the first day's sightseeing will start before entering the hotel, please prepare your essential belongings separately. • Due to the program's intensity, it may not always be possible to find ATMs, currency exchange offices, etc. during the tour, so it is advisable to be prepared. • Long distances may have to be covered within the programs to be carried out. Necessary information will be provided by the tour guide during the journey. • Lunches consist of economically priced menus specific to the region. Tables divided into groups will be used for lunch and dinner, depending on regional density. • The starting and ending routes of our tours are determined based on regional density. Guests can learn about the finalized starting and ending routes at least 2 days before the tour begins if they wish to do so. • In case the agency does not reach the sufficient number of participants for the tour, the guest will be informed, and according to the guest's preference, the tour may be postponed to the next date or canceled. Alternatively, tickets may be arranged to the nearest departure point to allow the guest to participate in the tour. In such a situation, the agency is obliged to notify the guest three (3) days in advance via call, SMS, or email. In such a case, the guest has no claim for rights. • If the guest cancels or changes the reservation up to 30 days before the start date of the service without stating a reason, the amount paid will be refunded to the guest. For cancellations and changes made 29 to 15 days before the tour date, 100% of the reservation fee will be retained; for cancellations and changes made 15 to 7 days before, 50% of the reservation fee will be retained; and for cancellations and changes made 7 days or less, 100% of the reservation fee will be retained. • Guests who purchase the Cancellation, Refund, and Assurance Package may cancel their purchased package tour without stating a reason up to 72 hours before the start date of the tour. After cancellation, the total amount paid for the package tour will be refunded in full without any deductions, based on the payment method used. The Cancellation, Refund, and Assurance Package does not cover flight tickets. • Museum Card and entrance fees for museums are not included in the tour fee. All museum entrance fees are to be paid by guests. **CANCELLATION, REFUND, AND ASSURANCE PACKAGE** The Cancellation, Refund, and Assurance Package allows the guest who has purchased the package tour to cancel or change the reservation without providing any reason up to 72 hours prior to the start date of the tour. After cancellation, the entire package tour fee paid will be refunded in full without any deductions, according to the payment method. The Cancellation, Refund, and Assurance Package does not cover flight transport in package tours. **MANDATORY TRAVEL INSURANCE NUMBER 1618** The scope of the Mandatory Travel Insurance Number 1618 covers the agency's bankruptcy or the non-provision of package tour services for any reason. It is included in the tour fee. It is not health insurance and does not cover medical expenses. Private health insurance is the responsibility of the guest. **OUR TRANSPORTATION VEHICLES** In our tours, transportation is classified according to the number of participants as follows. The following vehicle types will be provided according to the number of guests on each tour. Our vehicles do not have headphones. In vehicles equipped with TV units, it is recommended to use an external charger, as charging your phone may reduce the battery life. Minibuses (up to 19 people): Volkswagen Crafter, Mercedes Sprinter Midibuses (20-32 people): Otokar Sultan Maxi, Otokar Sultan Mega, Isuzu Novo Lux Buses (33-54 people): Mercedes Travego/Tourismo, Temsa Safir/Maraton, Neoplan Tourliner/Cityliner, Man Fortuna/Lions, Setra **THE BUTIK URFA MARDIN DIYARBAKIR TOUR / 2 NIGHTS HOTEL ACCOMMODATION TOUR PROGRAM IS PREPARED EXCLUSIVELY BY MALITUR. COPYING AND PUBLISHING THE PROGRAM IS PROHIBITED. 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