🌟 6 days in the Amber Valley of Mesopotamia - the cradle of human civilization! 🌟
By flight from Sofia - Diyarbekir - Mardin - Urfa - Gaziantep – The Amber Valley of Mesopotamiato give: 02.11.2025
Price: 1942BGN. ( 992,93€ ) per person in a double/triple room
Private room: 2300 BGN ( 1175,97€ )
30% deposit upon enrolment
Immerse yourself in the magic of Southeast Turkey - land, where history and culture intertwine in a tale of 1001 nights. Step on thousands of years of history in Diyarbakır, discover the hidden secrets of Mardin and lose yourself in the mystery of Urfa, see the legendary Göbekli Tepe - the oldest cult structure in the world, and explore the ancient city of Daraa.
DAY 1: Sofia – Istanbul – Diyarbekir
Early morning flight from Sofia to Diyarbakir/ transfer in Istanbul/. Arrival in Diyarbakir. TRANSFER from the airport to the hotel. Accommodation at the hotel. Free time. Possibility of a tourist program. Dinner on request. Overnight stay.
DAY 2 – DEARBAKER
Breakfast.
Diyarbakir is located on the Tigris River , in the south-eastern part of Turkey. Although, that in our country he is mostly associated with his prison, in which many Bulgarians were sent into exile, the city is known for its ancient past, with its beautiful churches and especially with the second largest preserved fortress wall, which is surpassed only by the Great Wall of China.
Transfer – Diyarbakir – Midyat/Mardin and hotel accommodation. Free time. Overnight stay.
DAY 3: Midyat/ Mardin
Breakfast.
Departure to Dara - the dead city. That's what they call one of the amazing human creations in Southeast Turkey. The Rock City is often compared to Petra in Jordan. It was built in 505 year of the Byzantine Emperor Anastasius 1 , who declared it the capital of the province of Mesopotamia and named it ANASTASIOPOLIS after himself. The city then passed into the hands of the Byzantines, here in the hands of the Persians. According to one of the versions, it was later named DARA in honor of the Persian ruler Darius. Nowadays, only a third of Dara has been explored. The remains of the excavated military stores can be seen, public bathrooms, outdoor theater, temples, bridge, agora, arches and other monumental structures. But most – the preserved landmark in Dara is the rock Necropolis . The traces of the facades of the church towards the Necropolis with the Virgin and Child depicted on it also make an impression.
The remains of Dara's huge water cisterns are also worth seeing, most of which are hidden underground.
We return to Mardin. About us, the Christians , Mardin is special, because one of the oldest Christian communities in the world lives here, about which we know almost nothing. These people call themselves Suryans and claim, that they are the first Christians, because they accepted the Christian faith already in the middle of the 1st century. Nowadays, their descendants keep alive their religion and traditions.
We have an unforgettable day in the city – infinitely beautiful among the amber colors of northern Mesopotamia, it is often called the pearl of Southeast Turkey. Is it because of its beautiful architecture, a mixture of different oriental styles, whether because of its ancient history, whether because of its stunning cuisine, we believe, that will captivate you forever. An ancient land, full of history, between the biblical rivers Tigris and Euphrates, where the oldest traces of human civilization have been found. The city was a possession of Assyrians, Persians and Byzantines, and much later the Arabs and Turks settled. Different religious communities have lived in Mardin since time immemorial. This place touched by eternity is the center and spiritual center of the Orthodox Christians in Turkey and it is not by chance that the city is known as “Turkish Jerusalem”. Mardin is full of historical monuments. It can be said, that the whole city is an open-air museum. When we walk the streets of the old town, we lose track of any time. We will see the castle of Mardin, which beautifully towers over the city. On its central gates, the two lions can still be seen today, as one of the symbols of the city.
We will visit the mysterious and mysterious Deirulzafaran monastery, also known as Saffron Monastery, because of saffron, which grows around the monastery. The first printing press in Turkey is also stored here, presented by Queen Victoria and a bishop's bier carried by two horses.
Our next stop is the Zinciriye Madrasah, also known as “Sultan Isa”. It was built by Melik Salih – the last sultan, ruled Mardin. It is one of the most beautiful buildings in the city with its cut domes. The building consists of a mosque and a tomb. Overnight stay.
4day – Mardin – Midyat – Göbekli Tepe – Shanlurfa
Breakfast. We head to Midyat- called often “city of caves”. Many different empires ruled this ancient city, which have determined its appearance today. Assyrians passed through here, army men, Armenians, Persians, Romans and Ottomans. We will go to the old Syrian church and see the old inn.
Departure for Haran, Göbekli Tepe and Urfa. Arriving in Haraan, we find ourselves in a fairy tale with its cone-shaped houses, similar to the trulli at Alborabello. Most- the old ones are on po 200-300 years
Haraan - the city of the Old Testament, where Abraham spent several years of his life.
Departure to Göbekli Tepe and viewing of the cult center from before 12000 years. Dust Hill – Archaeological complex from the Neolithic era. The oldest megalith in the world. Its age is from XII-IX millennium to the new era. Gobekli Tepe is an ancient cult facility and is the oldest religious building.
Departure to Urfa. The Bible and the Koran claim, that Abraham was born here (Ibrahim) and the prophets Hezekiah, Job and Elijah. The city was called Edessa and Moses lived here as a shepherd 7 years before returning to Egypt. Here, for the first time, Christians were allowed to practice their religion. The cave, in which it is considered ,that Prophet Ibrahim was born (Abraham according to Christianity), has made the city one of the most important places of pilgrimage since the Middle Ages. In the center of the city there is a park with an artificial lake – Lake of the Sacred Fish (Barely naked). Visit to the Archaeological Museum of Urfa, where are the two oldest statues created by human hands before 12000 years. Free time at Urfa bazaar. Accommodation in the Noshtvka hotel.
5 disciple – Glory
Breakfast. Tourist program. Overnight stay.
6 day – Shanlurfa – Gaziantep
Breakfast. We are leaving for Gaziantep. On the way, visit and explore the sunken city of Halfeti, built on the waters of the Euphrates River. You've never seen anything like it! A modern city under water! Houses, schools, mosque. Part of the city remains under water during the construction of a dam through 1999 year. Tour of the Rumkale fortress. A well-preserved Roman fortress and its buildings from the late Roman and medieval periods. Halfetti's Black Rose – The symbol of the region is the mysterious black rose, grown only in the Halfeti region, near the banks of the Euphrates River and nowhere else in the world! Free time or optional excursion by boat on the Euphrates River. Departure to Gaziantep. Visiting the ZEUGMA Mosaic Museum, in which an entire ancient Roman city - ZEUGMA - was moved. Unique in architecture, presenting 1700 sq.m. mosaics from before 4 century BC. Hr.
Most- the interesting exhibit is the face of a gypsy woman made of small stones, she is also called the Mona Lisa of mosaics because of her spiritual radiance and lively eyes, that do not let you out of sight. According to one theory, it depicts a portrait of Alexander the Great, and according to another - the goddess Gaia - the Greek goddess of the Earth Nowadays, the gypsy woman has become a symbol of Gaziantep and an integral part of the tourist logo of Turkey.
The treasures, including the mosaics, remained relatively unknown until 2000, when the work of archaeologists reveals insane beauties, mosaic after mosaic. It turns out, that this place was an arena of masters, who competed to recreate scenes from Greek and Roman mythologies.
Free time for a walk. Exploring the old bazaar, in which we will have the pleasure of visiting the most famous baklava restaurant "Gülluoğlu" - The Son of the Rose, established since 1850. The skins must be so thin and so well heat-treated, drizzled with the hot syrup, that when you press the baklava with your tongue to the palate, they should melt. Trust me, they melt. Everyone in Turkey thinks, that Antep baklava is the best! Make sure you too! Indulge in oriental culinary delights.
Accommodation at the hotel in Gaziantep. Overnight stay.
6 day – Gaziantep – Istanbul
Breakfast. Today we can visit the famous Gaziantep Menengich Cafe, the authentic oriental cafe "Tahmis" from far away 1631 G. welcomes and offers coffee Menengich, which is prepared from the dried ground seeds of the wild unrefined pistachio.
The price includes:
Medical insurance with coverage 5000 euro.Air tickets in both directions – Sofia – Diyarbekir – Gaziantep-Istanbul included 23 kg. checked baggage and 8 kg. hand luggage in both directionsAirport taxes
Transfers from airports
6 overnight stays and breakfasts in the hotels under the program
Diyarbakir – 1 overnight stayGaziantep - 1 overnight stayŞanlıurfa - 2 overnight staysMardin – 1 overnight stays The clam – 1 overnight stayTransfer to Gaziantep airport and flight to Sofia
Gaziantep tourist program and viewing of the Gaziantep Mosaic Museum (entrance fee separately);
Tourist program in Haraan;
Tourist program in Şanlıurfa
Visit to Göbekli Tepe (entrance fee separately);
Visit to the ancient city of Dara;
Visit to Deyrulzafaran Monastery;
Tourist program in Mardin;
Tourist program in Midyat
Full tour guide service and rich talks in Bulgarian by a tour guide licensed by the Ministry of Tourism in Turkey;
The order of visits under the program, subject to change at the discretion of the local tour guide.
The price does not include:
Dinners - on request can be organized with an additional charge – 18It's in the evening
•Обяди – local cuisine from each region
•Drinks during meals
•All entrance fees to museums and attractions- around 60 euro
Prices of additional excursions and entrance fees according to the preliminary program:
– Entrance fee to Gaziantep Mosaic Museum –
– Entrance fee to Göbekli Tepe –
– Archaeological Museum in Şanlıurfa –
•Dinner with a musical program –
• Boat trip to the sunken city of Halfeti-
* Excursion to Nemrut - The Eighth Wonder of the World –
*Additional event prices are determined by the local Turkish company and are subject to change
** The indicated museum and entrance fees are of an informative nature according to your free time and interests. The agency is not responsible for any change in the entrance fee. All entrance fees are payable on site.
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