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3 days
Nemrut Tour
Tour Overview
3 day Average quality tour from $471
Visiting - Karatayhan Cervanserai, Pinarbasi, Tekir Valley, Kahta, Nemrut Moutain, Atatürk Dam, Abraham's Cave, Harran, Sanliurfa, Bilecik (Bald Ibis bird breeding farm), Taurus Mountain
Activities - Culture, Walking, History
Cappadocia, Nemrut Mountain
Pick up from Hotel in the morning and hit the road for Kahta. Passing Kayseri city en route, the 13th century Seljuk Caravanserai 'Karatayhan' will be visited. The next stop is Pinarbasi for a short tea break. Then keep driving to Tekir for Lunch. After taking pictures of the gorgeous scenery of the Tekir Valley the drive to Kahta will continue. Check-in to Hotel at the slopes of the Nemrut Mountain. Dinner and overnight.
Nemrut -Harran
A very early departure in the morning is awaiting you in order to view the sunrise at the summit of Mt.Nemrut. Drive by Car as far as the road will allow you after which the climb will be by walk for apprx. 25 minutes till you reach the summit. Once there watch the beautiful sun rise between the colossal size statues and heads of the kings and Gods. After sun rise, your guide will give information about Commagene Kingdom and the statues while walking around and taking pictures. Then drive back to the hotel for breakfast. On the way down visit the ruins of the Arsemia Roman bridge of Cendere and Tumulus Tomb of Karakus. Keep driving to Sanliurfa and Harran. On your way, you will visit the Ataturk Dam which is the biggest dam in Middle East. Check-in to our hotel in Sanliurfa, lunchbreak. After the lunch visit Abraham's Cave and the Pools of Holy Carp surrounding it. Free time to walk around oriental covered bazaar and drive to Harran a village of spellbinding Mud-Brick 'beehive' houses mentioned in the book of genesis where Abraham spent the last years of his life. After visiting the ruins of Harran including city walls, oldest Islamic university and the castle dated to 18th century drive back to your hotel. Dinner and overnight in Sanliurfa.
Sanliurfa, Cappadocia
After breakfast depart from Sanliurfa to Bilecik which is known with its Bald Ibis (Kelaynak) birds. These birds are living only in Birecik and there is a very limited population of them. Visit the breeding farm of Bald Ibis birds. After lunch, drive up to the Taurus Mountains. After a short tea break drive back to Cappadocia.
What's included
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Transfer with A/C Vehicle
- Museum entrance fees
- Guide
- Lunch
Not included
- Drinks
- Tips
Tour Departures
You can depart any day of the week within the dates listed below.
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| 1 Nov 11 | 31 Dec 12 | $471 | $236 | Guaranteed | Book Now |
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