• DAY 1

• Istanbul - Old Mardin – Zinciriye Medrese - Republic Square – Latifiye Mosque – Ulu Mosque – Abbaras – Historical PTT Building (Şahtana Mansion) – Şehidiye Mosque – Mesopotamia Plain – Mardin Living Museum – Sakıp Sabancı Mardin City Museum - Kasımiye Medrese
• Departure: Sabiha Gökçen Airport – Mardin Airport : 06:00
• Return: Batman – Sabiha Gökçen Airport : 21:45

 

• On the first day of the Butik Mardin Midyat Tour, after our morning flight, we meet our guide at Mardin Aziz Sancar Airport and transfer to our bus. We start the day by having breakfast in Mardin. We begin our tour by walking through the historic streets of Old Mardin. Our amazing tour where we will experience different periods of history with every step starts with the magnificent Latifiye Mosque, the last Artuqid artifact in Mardin, and its impressive crown gate. Then, we take a photo break at the Republic Square. As we pass through the small tunnels (Abbara) connecting the culture streets and narrow streets, we will transition to a different time period. By walking through narrow streets, we arrive at Zinciriye Medrese (Sultan İsa Medrese), one of the best places to view Mardin and the Mesopotamia scenery.
• Walking among buildings that blend different faiths with street walls, doors, and door top ornaments, we reach the Mardin Ulu Mosque, an Artuqid period artifact. We visit Ulu Mosque, which is attractive with its sliced dome and particularly its minaret, accompanied by our guide, and we see the copper bazaar. After that, we see the Historical PTT Building, known as Şahtana Mansion, built by the Şahtana Family in 1890 by Armenian Architect Lole. Then, we take a coffee break with an incredible view of the Şehidiye Mosque, built in the 13th century. After resting with the Mesopotamia view, we have our lunch. Next, we visit the Mardin Living Museum, which showcases the artistic richness and heritage of Mardin, where we can witness arts like lead pouring, telkari, and copper processing live.
• We visit the Sakıp Sabancı City Museum, which presents the history of the city shaped by its religious and cultural differences to the visitors with re-enactments and photographs. Our museum visit, which has a rich display including gravestones of different faiths, weaving, soap making, stone carving, goldsmithing, handicrafts, and items used in villages, concludes, and we meet our vehicle. Our last sightseeing point of the day is the Kasımiye Medrese, reflecting the Artuqid and Akkoyunlu periods. After receiving information about the medrese, we gather in our vehicle and head to our hotel for some relaxation.
• *For those who wish to witness the Mardin night, known as Gündüz seyranlık Gece Gerdanlık, and join the Reyhani entertainment, we will meet at a time determined by the guide to crown our day.
• **Important: Our Mardin hotel accommodation is bed and breakfast. Guests can join the dinner program with Reyhani for an additional fee.

• Breakfast: Will be taken in Mardin. (Extra)
• Lunch: Will be taken in Mardin. (Extra)
• Dinner: Will be taken at the Reyhani night. Not included in the tour price.
• Accommodation Hotel: Mardin/ Anemon Hotel, Raymar Hotel, etc.

• DAY 2
• : Dara Ancient City – Nusaybin – Mor Yakup Church – Zeynel Abidin Tomb – Beyazsu – Kafro Village – Mor Gabriel Monastery – Mağaraköy – İdil – Haberli Village – Midyat
• On the second day of the Butik Mardin Midyat Tour, after breakfast at the hotel, we leave the hotel and head to Dara Ancient City, known as the Ephesus of Mesopotamia. Located 30 km southeast of Mardin in Oğuz Village, Dara Ancient City is one of the most important settlements of Upper Mesopotamia. We visit the Dara Ancient City, which consists of structures carved into the rock and spreads over a large area, with our guide. After the visit to Dara Ancient City, we move on to Nusaybin, the zero point of the border.
• With a history of about 7000 years and a name history of 4000 years, the important city of Mesopotamia, Nusaybin, has a section of its continuously inhabited area in Syria, and a significant portion in Turkey. We visit the Mor Yakup Church, the largest school in Mesopotamia. After learning about Mor Evgin and Mir Osman, we visit the Zeynel Abidin Complex. After receiving information about the complex, which includes the tombs of Zeynel Abidin and his sister Sitti Zeynep, we get into our vehicle to step into a different geography. We reach Beyazsu, which springs from the foot of the plateau and hills south of Midyat. We take a tea and coffee break at Beyazsu, which is known for its cool and crystal clear water surrounded by trees and greenery, contrasting with the arid and treeless geography of Mardin. Then, we head to Kafro (pizza) Village, located in the southeast. After lunch, we continue our tour.
• We move towards Mor Gabriel Monastery, located within the borders of Midyat. (It will be visited according to density and sufficient time.) The monastery, one of the famous and large buildings of the Syriac Ancient Community, is situated on a high hill covered with oak trees. Founded in 397 by Mor Shmuel and Mor Şemun, we visit the monastery with our guide. The name “Dayro d’Umro,” meaning “Abode of Monks,” is derived from the Syriac name and is also known as “Deyrulumur.” After our visit to the monastery, we move to Mağaraköy (Kiwex) in Ildil, located within the borders of Şırnak. Mağaraköy, which has been inhabited for centuries in accordance with the beliefs and lifestyles of the Yazidis, is completely abandoned. It takes its name from the caves that were carved and used meters below the houses. After receiving information about Yazidi culture from our guide, the village's texture, scent, cemetery area, and structure of the houses will take you to that moment when time stopped. After some free time, we move to the Syriac village of Haberli (Basibirin) Village. The 23 churches in the village will give you an idea of the vibrancy and density of the village in ancient times. We visit Mor Eşayho Church, one of the open churches, with our guide. This fully Syriac-populated village has produced 3 Patriarchs, 3 patriarch assistants, and 31 metropolitans. After exploring and learning about the village, we have a cup of tea in the village café and say farewell to the locals.
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• Breakfast: Will be taken at the hotel. Included in the tour price.
• Lunch: Will be taken in Kafro. (Extra)
• Dinner: Will be taken at the hotel. Included in the tour price.
• Accommodation Hotel: Midyat/ Dayman Hotel, etc.

• DAY 3
• Midyat Guest House – Hercai Mansion - Bethil Church - Midyat Bazaar – Hasankeyf – El Rızk Mosque – Zeynel Bey Tomb – Hasankeyf Boat Tour – Batman - Istanbul
• On the last day of the Butik Mardin Midyat Tour, after having breakfast at the hotel, while strolling through the streets of Midyat, where many films and series such as Uzak Şehir, Salkım Hanımın taneleri, Hükümet Kadın, Berivan, Büyü, Ay Lav Yu, Aşka sürgün, and Bir Bulut Olsam were filmed, you won’t feel like a stranger. We visit the Midyat Guest House, and after taking some magnificent photos, we visit a telkari workshop where we can see and purchase examples of telkari art developed over the years by Syriac masters. After our shopping for telkari, we visit the Bethil Church, the only Protestant Church in Midyat. We are given free time to wander among the historic Midyat Houses for shopping and lunch.
• After our lunch break, we head to Hasankeyf, which dates back 12,000 years. With the confirmation of the construction of the Ilısu Dam, a new settlement has been established 3 km away. We share the sadness of Hasankeyf, which was submerged underwater in February 2020, and take a look at Hasankeyf Castle, El Rızk Mosque’s minaret, and caves while enjoying some free time. During the free time, guests can join a boat tour to see the old Hasankeyf closely from the Ilısu Dam (Extra). After free time, we head towards Batman Airport after observing the Raman Mountains and the oil pumps. Our tour concludes, and we say farewell, hoping to meet again in another tour organized by Turdan Tura.

 

• Breakfast: Will be taken at the hotel. Included in the tour price.
• Lunch: Will be taken in Midyat. (Extra)
• Dinner: Will be taken in Batman. (Extra)
• Accommodation Hotel: There is no accommodation this night.

• 2 nights accommodation in hotels

• 2 buffet breakfast at the hotel

• 1 dinner at the hotel, either buffet or set menu

• Economy class round-trip flight tickets

• Transportation with luxury vehicles (vehicles provided according to the number of people)

• Sightseeing tours as specified in the program

• Professional guiding service

• Bottled water in the vehicle

• Assurance from tour to tour

• Mandatory Travel Insurance according to the Tourism Law No. 1618

• Breakfast on the first day as specified in the program

• Dinner on the last day as specified in the program

• Beverages served during all meals

• Lunches

• All additional activities specified

• All personal expenses

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

• Museum Card (valid for museums operated by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism)

Extra Tours and Activities

• Hasankeyf Boat Tour 300 TL

• Mardin Night Tour and Reyhani Night (excluding food and drinks) 350₺

 

**Extra tour prices may vary by period. The prices listed are the current rates at the time of booking. The tour is not responsible for price changes that may occur during or before the tour date.

• The tour duration is 2 Nights and 3 Days, including the day of movement and return, and includes 2 nights of hotel accommodation. • In our tour, guiding, transportation, accommodation, and sightseeing are bundled and cannot be considered separately. Unused transportation, accommodation, guiding, and sightseeing rights cannot be refunded. • Child discounts applied in tour packages are valid for one child traveling with two adults. Separate beds may not be provided for children aged 0-6 during hotel accommodation. • In hotel accommodations, the 3rd guest in triple rooms usually stays in an extra bed. • The hotels specified in the program are the primary accommodation facilities from tour to tour. Changes may be made to hotels and areas of accommodation according to availability, provided that the hotel standards remain the same. Hotel names will be informed if requested 48 hours before the tour departure, depending on availability. • The rooms at the hotels are determined by the hotel itself. No choice can be made between different rooms. • Our rest stops may change in terms of location and service standards due to extraordinary circumstances such as density, renovations, etc., while still maintaining the same standards. • Changes in the program schedule (such as the order of sites visited during the day or between days) may be made by the guide if deemed necessary due to weather conditions, road conditions, visitor site density, etc. • Our tour is not responsible for places that cannot be visited during the tour program due to force majeure (weather, roads, site density, etc.) or if guests do not comply with the timings provided by the guide. In such cases, guests do not have the right to claim. • In our tours with flights, changes may be made to regional airports without affecting the sightseeing points in the tour program. In such cases, guests will be informed along with the flight tickets. If there are no deficiencies in the program regarding the airport change, guests do not have the right to claim. • Our tours with flights are not responsible for delays caused by adverse weather conditions or airline-related issues. In such cases, guests do not have the right to claim. • Our tours with flights are not responsible for changes made to flight times by the airline. Any changes in flight times will be communicated to the guests by the tour operator. • Our guide may meet guests at the regional airport. Guests must carry out their boarding processes individually at the departure airport. In this case, guests will be informed one day in advance by the tour operator. • Guests from other cities joining our tours by air and bus can join via the regional meeting point at the airport. In such cases, there may be wait times at the airport due to flight times. • All our tours apply a tiered pricing system. As the number of reservations within the package tour increases and the date approaches, the tour prices may increase gradually. Tour operators reserve the right to increase prices. Under these conditions, price stabilization cannot be made without a prepayment. • Seat numbers cannot be guaranteed during the reservation process. There is no guarantee for notes entered in the reservation. Special seat selections such as front or back cannot be made. • The seating arrangement inside the vehicle is determined by the tour operator based on the order of reservations. Refunds for objections regarding seat placement are not possible. All seats on our vehicles have the same standards. • Extra tours like night tours included in the program will occur based on participant numbers and current personnel conditions. Extra tours along the way will be carried out even if not all guests participate. Guests not participating in extra tours will be directed by our guide to rest areas or city centers. Guests who do not participate in extra tours agree to wait at rest stops as part of the tour. • In the event that an extra tour does not take place for any reason, guests do not have the right to claim. The tour operator is not responsible in this case. • Extra tour prices may vary by period. In this case, the date when the guest purchased the tour is not taken into account; the date the tour takes place will be applicable for extra tour prices. Guests accept this when purchasing the tour. • The tour operator is not responsible for material damages that may occur due to guests in all services provided by transportation vehicles, hotels, dining areas, and suppliers. Businesses have the right to claim for material damages caused by guests. • In cases where minors (under 18) are not accompanied by one or both parents during the tour, a consent form is required to be kept with the individuals during the trip. • Guests participating in the tour must also carry reports related to health issues, pregnancy, and medications they use regularly. • Delays may occur due to traffic, accidents, etc. at specified departure times. • The estimated times for arrival at the end of the tour are not guaranteed; the tour operator is not responsible for delays resulting from force majeure. • Guests will be dropped off at the opposite direction of the stops we took them to at the end of the tour. Please do not insist on getting off at a different location with the vehicle staff. • According to traffic laws, all guests in the vehicle are required to wear seat belts throughout the trip; otherwise, the tour operator is not responsible for any issues. • All personal belongings inside the vehicle are the guests' responsibility during stops, etc. • Since the first-day tour will start before checking into the hotel, please prepare the belongings you need to have with you separately. • Due to the program intensity during the tour, it may not always be possible to find ATMs, exchange bureaus, etc., so it is advisable to be prepared. • Long distances may be covered within the program. Necessary information will be provided by the tour guide during the trip. • Lunches consist of locally inspired economical menus. Due to regional density, separate tables may be used for lunch and dinner. • The beginning and ending route of our tours may be determined according to regional density. Guests can learn the confirmed beginning and end of the tour two days in advance if they wish. • In the event the agency does not reach the sufficient number of participants for the tour, the guest will be informed and may choose to postpone the tour to the next date or cancel it. Alternatively, the guest may be provided a ticket to the nearest departure point for participation. In such cases, the agency is required to inform the guest three (3) days in advance through a call, SMS, or email. In such situations, guests do not have the right to claim. • Guests who wish to cancel or change the service must do so at least 30 days before the start date to receive a refund. For cancellations and changes made between 29 and 15 days before the tour date, a 0% refund on the reservation fee applies; between 15-7 days, a P% fee will be applied; for cancellations and changes made 7 days or less before the tour date, a 0% refund on the reservation fee applies. • Guests who have purchased a Cancellation, Refund, and Assurance Package may cancel the purchased package tour for any reason without penalty up to 72 hours before the tour start date. The total package tour fee paid will be refunded without any deductions. The Cancellation, Refund, and Assurance Package does not cover flight tickets. Guests wishing to obtain this package may add it to their reservation during the reservation process. • Museum Cards and entrance fees for museums are not included in the tour price. All museum entrance fees must be paid by the guests. CANCELLATION, REFUND, AND ASSURANCE PACKAGE The Cancellation, Refund, and Assurance Package allows the guest to cancel or change their purchased package tour without specifying any reason up to 72 hours before the start date of the tour. The full amount of the paid package tour will be refunded without any deductions based on the payment method. The Cancellation, Refund, and Assurance Package does not cover flight transportation in tours with flights. Guests wishing to take this package can add it to their reservations during the reservation process. MANDATORY TRAVEL INSURANCE No. 1618 The scope of the Mandatory Travel Insurance No. 1618 covers the agency's bankruptcy or any situation leading to the non-provision of package tour services. It is included in the tour fee. It is not health insurance and does not cover treatment costs. Private health insurance costs are the responsibility of the guest. OUR TRANSPORTATION VEHICLES Transportation in our tours is categorized according to the number of participants as follows. Depending on the number of participants in each tour, the following vehicle types are provided. Our vehicles do not have headphones. In vehicles equipped with TV units, we recommend carrying an external charger as charging your phone may reduce the battery lifespan. 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 FLIGHT-ENABLED MARDIN MIDYAT TOUR / 2 NIGHT HOTEL ACCOMMODATION TOUR PROGRAM IS SOLELY PREPARED BY TURDAN TURA. COPYING AND PUBLISHING THIS PROGRAM IS PROHIBITED. ALL RIGHTS BELONG TO TURDAN TURA. TURDAN TURA IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR COPIES OF THE TOUR PROGRAM CREATED. OUR TOUR PROGRAMS ARE PREPARED IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE CONSUMER LAW NO. 6502. THE LATEST PUBLISHED CIRCULAR INVALIDATES THE PREVIOUS CIRCULAR.