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Your route
2 stops · 2 nights
IstanbulStart
Adiyaman1 night
Sanliurfa1 night
IstanbulEnd
Starts and ends in IstanbulDay 1 of the itinerary says how you are met
Full daysSightseeing from morning to late afternoon on most days; an early alarm is normal.
ActiveLong walks, hills or valley hikes; good footwear and a reasonable level of fitness are needed.
Nemrut sunset and GobeklitepeGuided visits on the first two days
Two regional hotel nightsAdiyaman and Sanliurfa, one each
Halfeti boat trip includedRiver views, followed by Zeugma mosaics
Hotel options3 hotel classes on the same route, priced side by side
Guided in EnglishYou choose the language when you check availability
Overview
From Nemrut's mountain statues to Gaziantep's Roman mosaics, see three parts of southeast Turkey. A Halfeti boat trip, two hotel nights and Istanbul flights are included. Show more overviewShow less
Fly into Adiyaman for the Nemrut sunset route. Visit Cendere Bridge, Arsameia and Karakus, then walk up to the summit terraces. Stay in Adiyaman after sunset; this package does not return to the mountain at sunrise.
Continue after breakfast to Gobeklitepe and Sanliurfa. The city's archaeology and mosaic museums add to the guided day. Visit the historic pools and market streets before your second hotel night.
Halfeti and Gaziantep fill the final day. Take the included boat trip, visit Zeugma Mosaic Museum and browse the old markets. Expect about 5.5 hours of road travel across the day. The flight leaves from Gaziantep, with a hotel transfer after landing in Istanbul.
Guides, listed tickets, road transfers and three lunches are included. Both hotel mornings include breakfast. For a separate day at Karahantepe and Harran, choose the four-day southeast package. For just the river and mosaics, see the Gaziantep and Halfeti day trip.
Three different views of southeast Turkey
Start with Nemrut at sunsetStay in Adiyaman after the summit visit.
Connect archaeology and city lifeGobeklitepe, museums and Sanliurfa’s old streets.
Add Halfeti and GaziantepA river trip, Zeugma mosaics and traditional markets.
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Mountain statues at sunset, with a night in Adiyaman.Overnight: Adiyaman · 1 nightMeals: Lunch
Included today
Overnight: Adiyaman · 1 night
Meals: Lunch
Flights: Adiyaman flight
Transport: Transfers and tour vehicle
Guide: Licensed guide
Sightseeing: Entry tickets
Schedule
Morning
Istanbul hotel pickup
Travel to your departure airport for the Adiyaman flight.
Pickup is arranged around your booked flight.
Morning
Fly to Adiyaman
The included flight takes about two hours.
Flight times vary by season and availability.
After landing
Airport meeting and hotel transfer
Meet your driver for the roughly 30-minute journey to the hotel.
Your meeting follows the flight’s actual arrival; room access follows hotel check-in time.
13:30
Join the Nemrut sunset excursion
Visit Cendere Bridge, Arsameia and Karakus with your guide, with a lunch stop before the climb to Nemrut’s sunset terraces.
The mountain visit follows the season’s sunset time.
Places you’ll visit
Cendere Bridge
Arsameia
Karakus Tumulus
Nemrut sunset terraces
About these 4 places
Cendere Bridge
Stop by Cendere’s Roman bridge to see its broad stone arch over the stream and the columns beside the approach.
Arsameia
Discover the rock carvings and inscriptions of a Commagene royal centre. Your guide explains the kingdom behind these hillside remains.
Karakus Tumulus
Look at the columns surrounding this royal burial mound. An eagle figure crowns one of the surviving columns.
Nemrut sunset terraces
Walk up from the car park to the monumental stone figures near the summit. The evening light falls across the terraces as the sun drops towards the mountains.
21:00
Return to Adiyaman
Finish the tour at your hotel and settle in for the night.
The hotel return depends on sunset and the drive from the mountain.
Day 3: Halfeti by Boat, Gaziantep Mosaics & Istanbul Return
River views and Gaziantep’s old markets before the flight to Istanbul.Meals: Breakfast and lunch
Included today
Meals: Breakfast and lunch
Flights: Istanbul flight
Transport: Euphrates boat trip · Road, tour and airport transfers
Guide: Licensed guide
Sightseeing: Entry tickets
Schedule
07:00
Checkout and road transfer
After breakfast, take your luggage for the roughly 1.5-hour drive to Gaziantep.
Arrival depends on the road journey from Sanliurfa.
08:30
Meet your Halfeti and Gaziantep guide
Travel to Halfeti for the boat trip, then return for Zeugma’s mosaics and Gaziantep’s markets, with a lunch stop. The drive takes about two hours each way.
The included Euphrates boat trip depends on weather and water conditions.
Places you’ll visit
Halfeti
Euphrates boat trip
Zeugma Mosaic Museum
Gaziantep Castle exterior
Coppersmiths Bazaar
Almaci Market
About these 6 places
Halfeti
Explore the old settlement beside the Euphrates reservoir. Parts of the village were submerged when the river was dammed.
Euphrates boat trip
View the reservoir shoreline and partly submerged buildings from the water. The boat excursion is included in the day’s route.
Zeugma Mosaic Museum
Discover mosaics recovered from ancient Zeugma. Their detailed figures and scenes show how images once decorated Roman homes.
Gaziantep Castle exterior
See the castle from outside as you explore the centre. Its walls rise above the surrounding streets.
Coppersmiths Bazaar
Browse copperware in Gaziantep’s old bazaar, with metalwork displayed along the market lanes.
Almaci Market
Explore stalls selling spices, nuts and local food ingredients. The market gives a glimpse of Gaziantep’s cooking traditions.
18:00
Finish the city visits
Complete the museum and market route before leaving for the airport.
Approximate guided sightseeing finish.
18:15
Transfer to Gaziantep Airport
Take the included airport journey of about 30 minutes.
The transfer time follows your booked flight.
Evening
Fly back to Istanbul
Your included domestic flight takes about two hours.
Flight times vary by season and availability.
Istanbul meeting and hotel drop-off
Meet your driver at arrivals for the final transfer; book your Istanbul hotel separately.
The return may use a different Istanbul airport; your driver meets your arriving flight.
Take this itinerary with you.The full day-by-day plan as a PDF, by email or straight to your device.
What's included
Included in your package9
Istanbul–Adiyaman and Gaziantep–Istanbul flights, each with 15 kg checked and 8 kg cabin baggage per person
Listed airport transfers, including your Istanbul hotel pickup and return
Road transfers between Adiyaman, Sanliurfa and Gaziantep
Guided Nemrut sunset, Gobeklitepe and Sanliurfa, and Halfeti and Gaziantep tours
Listed entrance fees, including Zeugma Mosaic Museum
Euphrates boat excursion from Halfeti
One hotel night in Adiyaman and one in Sanliurfa
Breakfast on days 2 and 3, with lunch on all three days
Tour vehicles, local taxes and service charges
Not included4
Istanbul accommodation before and after the package
Breakfast on day 1, dinners and drinks
Flights beyond the two included domestic journeys
Personal expenses
Hotel classes
Compare the hotel options for this route. Each price is for the whole package, per person.
One of 4 hotels in this class
Kommagene Hotel1 / 4
Standard Class
Budget
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€1,562€1,484per person
Double or twin room
€1,484
Single room
€2,530
Triple room
€1,274
Per person, for the whole package. Prices move with the departure date; these are this week’s lowest.
One of 4 hotels in this class
Rabat Resort Hotel1 / 4
Middle Class
Comfort
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€1,624€1,543per person
Double or twin room
€1,543
Single room
€2,629
Triple room
€1,319
Per person, for the whole package. Prices move with the departure date; these are this week’s lowest.
One of 3 hotels in this class
Park Dedeman Adiyaman1 / 3
High Class
Luxury
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€1,715€1,629per person
Double or twin room
€1,629
Single room
€2,808
Triple room
€1,385
Per person, for the whole package. Prices move with the departure date; these are this week’s lowest.
Compare packages
Keep the river and Gaziantep alongside Nemrut and Gobeklitepe, choose a shorter mountain-focused trip, or add a day on the Harran plain.
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This tour compared with 2 other Turkey packages The two-day package adds Nemrut sunrise but leaves out Halfeti and Gaziantep.
Take a dedicated day trip with return Istanbul flights if Nemrut and Gobeklitepe are outside your available time.
Good to know
Key details for this three-day southeast route.
Please note
Nemrut is a sunset visit. Stay in Adiyaman afterwards and leave for Sanliurfa after breakfast the next morning.
The Nemrut terraces require about 800 metres of uphill walking on a steep stone path with steps. Walking time depends on your pace and the conditions. Vehicles stop at the car park.
Bring shoes with grip and a warm layer for the mountain.
Breakfast is included before the 07:00 road pickups on days 2 and 3.
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Day 3 includes about 1.5 hours from Sanliurfa to Gaziantep and about two hours each way between Gaziantep and Halfeti.
The Halfeti boat trip depends on weather and water conditions.
Flight times vary by season and availability, and the Istanbul arrival may be late.
Add extra baggage for a fee during online check-in if needed.
What to bring
Shoes with good grip
A warm layer for Nemrut
Sun protection
Your passport (hotels and domestic flights ask for it)
Not suitable for
Travellers unable to manage the uphill stepped path at Nemrut
Cancellation
How much comes back depends on how early you let us know: we count the days from your written cancellation to your first booked service.
More than 90 days75% back
61 to 90 days70% back
31 to 60 days60% back
16 to 30 days30% back
0 to 15 days, or no showNo refund
Non-refundable flights, hotels or activity tickets in your booking are charged on top of these amounts.
No. Visit at sunset on day 1 and stay in Adiyaman afterwards. The next morning starts with breakfast and the drive to Sanliurfa for Gobeklitepe.
How far is the walk to the Nemrut statues?
About 800 metres uphill on a steep stone path with steps. Vehicles cannot reach the terraces. The time needed depends on your pace and the conditions.
How much road travel is there on day 3?
About 1.5 hours from Sanliurfa to Gaziantep, then about two hours each way between Gaziantep and Halfeti. Allow for a full day of travel, the boat trip and city visits before the flight.
Is breakfast included before the 07:00 pickups?
Yes, on days 2 and 3. Lunch is included on all three days. Day-1 breakfast, dinners and drinks are separate.
Can I visit Nemrut in winter?
Mountain access can be affected by snow and poor weather, and the site may close. Contact us to check your dates before booking a winter visit.
Which languages and tour types is this tour available in?
Kommagene Hotel1 / 4Save 5%
Rabat Resort Hotel1 / 4Save 5%
Park Dedeman Adiyaman1 / 3Save 5%
