Gap Tour / 4 Nights Hotel Accommodation / Departure from Istanbul
Important Notes
• The duration of the tour is 6 Nights 7 Days, including the departure and return day, with 4 nights of hotel accommodation. 2 nights are spent traveling.
• In our tour, guiding, transportation, accommodation, and sightseeing are all included in one package and cannot be considered separately. Unused rights such as transportation, accommodation, guiding, sightseeing, etc. cannot be refunded.
• Child discounts applied in tour packages are valid for one child accompanied by 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 listed in the program are the priority accommodation facilities of Dgn Travel. The hotels and regions may change based on occupancy but will maintain the same standards. Hotel names will be communicated 48 hours before the departure upon request, based on availability.
• The rooms at the hotels are determined by the hotel itself. There is no option to choose between rooms.
• Our rest stops may change in terms of location and service standards due to factors like density, renovations, etc., as long as they remain the same in terms of quality.
• The program schedule may be changed at the discretion of the guide due to weather conditions, road conditions, density at visitation sites, etc.
• Dgn Travel is not responsible for places mentioned in the tour program that cannot be visited due to force majeure (weather, roads, density at visitation sites, etc.) or if guests do not comply with the timings given by our guide during the tour. In such cases, the guest will not have the right to claim.
• For our flights and bus tours, guests joining from other cities may join the tour through regional meet-ups at the airport. In such cases, waiting periods at the airport may occur due to flight times.
• A tiered pricing system is applied in all our tours. As the number of reservations in the package tour increases and the date approaches, tour prices may also increase tier-wise. Dgn Travel reserves the right to raise prices. In this case, prices can’t be fixed without prepayment.
• During the reservation, it is not possible to guarantee specific seat numbers. Remarks made during reservation are not guaranteed. Special seating such as front or back selections is not available.
• The seating arrangement in the vehicle is arranged by Dgn Travel Operations based on the order of reservations. No refunds will be made in case of objections regarding seat placement. All seats in our vehicles are of the same standard.
• Optional tours, such as night tours included in the program, will occur based on the number of participants and the availability of staff. Optional tours along the way will proceed even if not all guests participate. Guests who do not join the optional tours will be directed by our guide to rest areas or city centers. Guests who do not participate in optional tours have joined the tour by agreeing to wait at the rest areas.
• If an optional tour does not take place for any reason, the guest will not have the right to claim. Dgn Travel has no responsibility in this case.
• Prices for optional tours may vary by season. In such cases, the date of departure of the tour, rather than the date the guest purchased the tour, will be taken into account for the optional tour prices. The price of optional tours during the tour period will apply. The guest accepts this condition upon purchasing the tour.
• Dgn Travel is not responsible for any material damages caused by the guest in all services provided by transportation vehicles, hotels, dining areas, and suppliers. Businesses have the right to claim for material damages incurred by guests.
• In cases where minors under the age of 18 are not accompanied by one or both parents, a consent form must be carried during the trip.
• Guests participating in the tour should carry reports regarding any health issues, pregnancy status, or medications they use regularly.
• There may be delays due to traffic, accidents, etc., at the designated departure times.
• Information regarding the arrival times at the end of the tour is estimated, and Dgn Travel is not responsible for any delays that may arise from force majeure.
• Guests will be dropped off at the opposite direction of the stops we picked them up at the end of the tour. Please do not insist on being dropped off at a different location.
• According to traffic laws, all guests in the vehicle are required to wear seatbelts throughout their journey; otherwise, Dgn Travel is not responsible for any incidents.
• The responsibility of all personal belongings in the vehicle lies with the guest during rest stops, etc.
• Since the first day of the trip begins before entering the hotel, please prepare the necessary items separately.
• Due to the intensity of the program during the tour, finding ATMs, currency exchanges, etc., may not always be possible; it is advisable to be prepared.
• Long distances may need to be covered in the programs carried out. Necessary information will be provided by the tour guide while in the vehicle.
• Lunches consist of locally unique economical menus. For lunch and dinner, tables may be divided into groups based on regional density.
• The starting and ending routes of our tours are determined according to regional density. Guests can confirm the finalized starting and ending points of the tour up to 2 days before the tour begins.
• In case the agency does not reach the required number of participants for the tour, they must inform the guest, and the guest may choose to postpone the tour to a later date or cancel it. Alternatively, the guest may be ticketed for the nearest departure point to participate in the tour. In such cases, the agency is obliged to inform the guest three (3) days in advance via a call, sms, or email. In this case, the guest does not have the right to claim.
• For cancellations made by the guest up to 30 days before the start date of the service without citing reasons, the amount paid will be refunded to the guest. For cancellations or changes made between 29 and 15 days before the tour date, 30% of the reservation fee will be deducted; for cancellations made between 15-7 days, 50% of the reservation fee will be deducted; and for cancellations made 7 days or less before, 100% of the reservation fee will be deducted.
• Guests who have purchased the Cancellation, Refund, and Assurance Package can cancel their purchased package tour without providing a reason up to 72 hours prior to the tour start date. The total amount paid for cancellation will be refunded without any deductions, according to the payment method. The Cancellation, Refund, and Assurance Package does not cover flight tickets.
• Museum Pass and entrance fees to museums and sites 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 and make changes to the purchased package tour without specifying any reason up to 72 hours before the tour start date. After cancellation, the entire tour fee paid will be refunded without any deductions, according to the payment method. The Cancellation, Refund, and Assurance Package does not cover the flight transportation in packaged tours. Guests wishing to purchase this package can add it to their reservations as an extra at the time of booking. (1500 TL)
MANDATORY TRAVEL INSURANCE NO. 1618
The 1618 Mandatory Travel Insurance covers the insolvency of the Agency or any reason preventing the provision of package tour services. It is included in the tour price. It is not health insurance and does not cover treatment expenses. Private health insurance is the responsibility of the guest.
OUR TRANSPORTATION VEHICLES
In our tours, transportation is classified as follows based on the number of participants. The following types of vehicles will be provided based on the number of participants in each tour. Our vehicles do not have headphones. It is recommended to carry an external charger since charging your phone in TV-equipped vehicles may shorten the battery life.
Minibusses (up to 19 people): Volkswagen Crafter, Mercedes Sprinter
Midi Buses (20-32 participants): Otokar Sultan Maxi, Otokar Sultan Mega, Isuzu Novo Lux
Buses (33-54 participants): Mercedes Travego/Tourismo, Temsa Safir/Maraton, Neoplan Tourliner/Cityliner, Man Fortuna/Lions, Setra
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Gap Tour / 4 Nights Hotel Accommodation / Departing from Istanbul
Day 1
- Night Journey
- 19:00 Yenibosna Airport Avm Parking Lot
- 19:45 Front of Mecidiyeköy Torun Center
- 20:15 In Front of Kadıköy Marriage Office
- 20:20 Under Bostancı Bridge
- 20:30 Under Kartal Bridge
- 20:40 Under Pendik Bridge
- 20:50 In Front of Çayırova McDonald's
- 21:00 In Front of Gebze Center
- 21:20 İzmit Halkevi Stop (Across from Asya Hotel)
- 21:40 In Front of Sakarya Alpet (Next to Bus Station)
- 23:45 Next to Bolu Bus Station
- 02:00 Ankara Söğütözü Ulusoy Facilities (Opposite Armada Avm)
- 07:30 Adana Airport
- After picking up our esteemed guests from the specified points, we will start our night journey with Dgn Travel for the Classic Gap Tour.
Day 2
- Adana - Stone Bridge - Sabancı Mosque - Gaziantep - Gaziantep Castle - Hz. Yuşa Tomb - Copper Bazaar - Almacı Bazaar - Castles - Tahmis Coffee - Şahinbey National Struggle Museum - Zeugma Mosaic Museum
- After our night journey, we begin our day with a breakfast break for the Gap Tour with Dgn Travel. Then we will see the Historic Stone Bridge over the Seyhan River panoramically, and then we will visit Adana Sabancı Central Mosque, one of the most important mosques in the region. The main dome with a diameter of 32 meters corresponds to the 32 compulsory prayers, the 28 domes in the courtyard correspond to the 28 prophets mentioned in the Quran, the 40 windows in the main dome correspond to the age of Prophet Muhammad (s.a.v.) and the 40 rakats of prayer, and the 99 meters of the 6 minarets correspond to the 99 beautiful names of Allah. After visiting this architectural marvel, we bid farewell to Adana and head to Gaziantep.
- In Gaziantep, we first see Gaziantep Castle, which is built on a hill in the city center, panoramically. It is not known when the castle was built, but it is known to have been used for observation purposes during the Roman period. The castle has been restored many times throughout history and has taken its current form after a restoration done in the early 2000s. After a short photo break, we proceed to see the Sedefçiler, Spice Makers, Vegetable Market, Historical Paşa Inn, Tahtani Mosque, Long Bazaar, Historical Customs Inn, Zincirli Bedesten, and Shoemakers Bazaar, finally reaching the Copper Bazaar. At the entrance of the bazaar, we visit the tombs of Pirsefa Hazretleri and Hz. Yuşa Prophet. Then we visit the 250-year-old Almacı Bazaar, known as the oldest bazaar in Gaziantep. Afterward, we arrive at Tahmis Coffee. Established between 1635-1638 by Türkmen Ağa and Sanjak Beyi Mustafa Ağa Bin Yusuf to generate income for the Mevlevi Lodge, we will have some free time to drink Menengiç Coffee and do our shopping in the bazaars. After our free time, we will have a short break to buy Gaziantep's famous baklava and pistachios. After our shopping, we visit the Şahinbey National Struggle Museum, where we will explore the modern museum built underground that narrates the resistance of Anteplians against enemy occupation and the defense that earned them the title of "Gazi," accompanied by our guide. Afterward, we head to the Zeugma Mosaic Museum.
- We will then proceed to the Zeugma Mosaic Museum, where the floor mosaics from the villas of Roman generals were transported after the city of Zeugma, established by the Seleucids and named for meaning "joining two banks" in Roman, was submerged by the waters of the Birecik Dam. Opened in Gaziantep on September 9, 2011, and covering 1700 square meters, it is the third-largest mosaic museum in the world and features the world-famous "Gypsy Girl" mosaic along with other mosaics themed on Greek mythology, guided by our tour leader. After the visit to the Zeugma Mosaic Museum, we start moving towards our hotel. Dinner and accommodation will be at our hotel.
- Breakfast: Will be taken in Adana. (Extra)
- Lunch: Will be taken in Gaziantep. (Extra)
- Dinner: Will be taken at the hotel. Included in the tour price.
- Accommodation Hotel: Gaziantep/ Şirehan Hotel, Tilmen Hotel, Shimall Hotel, Yılmazoğlu Park Hotel, etc.
Day 3
- Halfeti – Boat Tour – Rum Castle – Sunken Minaret - Adıyaman - Kahta - Karakuş Tumulus - Cendere Bridge - Mount Nemrut – Nissibi Bridge - Diyarbakır – Hevsel Gardens – Five Arched Bridge – Tigris River
- On the third day of the Gap Tour with Dgn Travel, after breakfast at the hotel, we will leave our hotel and head to Halfeti, one of our country's "Cittaslow" towns.
- After the construction of the Birecik Dam, a portion of Halfeti is submerged, and we will board the boat waiting for us for a Halfeti Boat Tour (Extra). During the excursion on the dam lake, we will see the Kral Kızı Cave, Rumkale, and the mosque and minaret submerged in the waters of the Fırat in the Bilesur Savaşan Village. After the boat tour, we will have a short break in Halfeti. Then, we will proceed to Adıyaman.
- In Adıyaman's Kahta district, those who wish may board the minibuses waiting for us to start our tour at Mount Nemrut (Extra). Our first stop will be the Karakuş Tumulus, where the tombs of King Mithridates of Commagene and his family are located. After the briefing by our guide, we will board the minibuses again to reach the 18th-century Cendere Bridge, built over Cendere Stream, which is one of the most majestic bridges from the Roman period. After a photo stop there, we will climb to Mount Nemrut, with an elevation of 2150 meters, in the Eastern Taurus mountain range. At the summit, there is the tumulus of King Antiochus I. There are giant statues of Zeus (Oromasdes), Apollon, Mithras, Helios, Hermes, Heracles, Artagnes, Ares, Kommagene, Tiche, and himself created by King Antiochus at the eastern and western terraces. King Antiochus clearly strengthened the traditions of Greek-Persian religion and culture in these works. After gaining the necessary information from our guide, we will enjoy the view while remembering Antiochus’s last will: "My birthday will be celebrated every month and year, on these days the chief priest will put golden wreaths on us and offer plentiful sacrifices with the best dishes and wines, and my nation will gather to feast.”
- After our tour of Mount Nemrut, we will cross the Nissibi Bridge, known as the East's Bosphorus, which connects Kahta and Siverek, and head to Diyarbakır, the oldest and most rooted city of Southeastern Turkey. We will see the Hevsel Gardens, which were included in the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2015 and are not only agriculturally valuable but also hold cultural and historical significance, and photo them. Next, we will reach the Five Arched Bridge. In the local community during Hıdırellez, people throw their wishes written on fabric from this bridge into the Tigris River. After a photo break here, we will head towards our hotel. Dinner and accommodation will be at our hotel.
- Breakfast: Will be taken at the hotel. Included in the tour price.
- Lunch: Will be taken in Kahta. (Extra)
- Dinner: Will be taken at the hotel. Included in the tour price.
- Accommodation Hotel: Diyarbakır/ Sv Business Hotel, Hasuni Stone Hotel, Plaza Hotel, etc.
Day 4
- Ulu Mosque - Hasan Paşa Inn - Cahit Sıtkı Tarancı House Museum - Four-Legged Minaret - Goat Tower - Mardin Gate - Batman – Hasankeyf – Midyat – Midyat Guesthouse – Filigree Workshop - Beyazsu - Dara Ancient City - Mardin
- On the fourth day of the Gap Tour with Dgn Travel, after breakfast at the hotel, we begin to explore Diyarbakır. Our first stop will be the Ulu Mosque, surrounded by 5 kilometers of walls, the most important landmark of the historic city. We will visit the Ulu Mosque, which is the first in Anatolia and the 5th Harem-i Sharif in the Islamic world. Then we will visit the largest inn in the region, Hasan Paşa Inn. Next, we will visit the Cahit Sıtkı Tarancı Museum House, known for his poem “At the age of thirty-five, it is half the journey.” (If it cannot be visited due to maintenance, the visit will not take place.) You will see exquisite examples of regional civil architecture in this beautiful house, which has created different usage areas for each season. Then we will see the Four-Legged Minaret (Sheikh Mutahhar Mosque), built in 1500, and the oldest of the Diyarbakır walls, the Goat Tower, and Mardin Gate. After a break at the walls, we will head towards Batman and Hasankeyf.
- We will reach Hasankeyf, where the first oil wells in Turkey are located, passing by the panoramic view of oil pumps. Hasankeyf, whose history dates back to 12,000 years ago, has had a new settlement established 3 km away as it was submerged due to the confirmed construction of the Ilısu Dam. In this visit, during which we will share the sorrow of Hasankeyf, submerged in February 2020, we will see the Hasankeyf Castle, El Rızık Mosque's minaret, and the caves, while allowing free time. During the free time, those who wish can take a boat tour to see the old Hasankeyf closely from the Ilısu Dam. (Extra) After our free time, we will move toward Midyat, a meeting point of religions and languages.
- In Midyat, we will visit the Midyat Guesthouse, where series such as Sıla, Hercai, and Ah Bir Bulut Olsam were filmed. Afterward, we will visit the filigree workshop, where we can see and purchase examples of filigree art, which Süryani masters developed and turned into a culture over the years. After our purchases of filigree, we will have free time for a walk among the Historical Midyat Houses. After our break, we will board our bus to meet with the bus that awaits us in the market for our local dry coffee and dried fruits shopping break. After shopping, we will head towards Dara Ancient City and Beyazsu.
- We will reach Beyazsu, which springs from the slopes of the plateau and hills south of Midyat. We will have a short tea and coffee break at Beyazsu, which is known for its cool and clear water, trees, and greenery in Mardin's arid and treeless geography. Afterwards, we will head to the Dara Ancient City. Located 30 km southeast of Mardin in Oğuz Village, Dara Ancient City is one of the most important settlements in Upper Mesopotamia. We will explore the Dara Ancient City, which consists of rock-hewn structures spread over a large area with our guide. Then we will head to our hotel. Dinner and accommodation will be at our hotel.
- *Those who wish can join the Mardin Night Tour, known as "Gerdanlık," to explore the Old Mardin streets illuminated at night or join the Mardin Reyhani Night. (Extra)
- Breakfast: Will be taken at the hotel. Included in the tour price.
- Lunch: Will be taken in Midyat. (Extra)
- Dinner: Will be taken at the hotel. Included in the tour price.
- Accommodation Hotel: Mardin/ Anemon Hotel, Raymar Hotel, Büyük Mardin Hotel, Dedeman Hotel, etc.
Day 5
- Deyrulzafaran Monastery – Kasımiye Medrese – Old Mardin – Sheikh Çabuk Mosque – Cumhuriyet Square – Latifiye Mosque – Ulu Mosque – Arches – Historical Ptt Building (Şahtana Mansion) – Şehidiye Mosque – Mesopotamian Plain – Şanlıurfa – Göbeklitepe
- On the 5th day of the Gap Tour with Dgn Travel, after breakfast at the hotel, we will depart from our hotel and head to Deyrulzafaran Monastery, where the Syrian Orthodox Patriarchs live. In this living historical building, there are 52 tombs of Syrian patriarchs. We will visit Mor Hananyo Church, Saints' House, Virgin Mary Church, and Sun Temple with our guide, and then have free time. You will be fascinated by the Deyrulzafaran Monastery, which offers a magnificent view of the Mardin Plain along with its beautiful architecture. After visiting the monastery, we will move towards Kasımiye Medrese. Started to be built in the Artuqid period and completed in the late 15th century during the reign of the Akkoyunlu Sultan Kasım Ibn Cihangir, we will take photos after receiving information from our guide. Then we will proceed to Old Mardin. We will get off our vehicle at the Diyarbakır Gate and start walking the Old Mardin street. Starting from Cumhuriyet Square, we will see Sheikh Çabuk Mosque, Mardin Protestant Church, Latifiye Mosque, Sokulbar (Cow Market), and the Coppersmith Bazaar. During our walk, we will visit the Mardin Ulu Mosque, an example of the Artuqid period architecture, with our guide. According to records, the Ulu Mosque is built with two minarets but presently has a single minaret that was built in 1888/1889 in a new eclectic style, on the base of the earlier one. It's probable that an ancient church existed at that location according to some Syrian writers. Here we will gather necessary information from our guide and continue our walk through the small tunnels known as Arches connecting the streets.
- We will see the Şahtana Mansion which was used as a PTT building and is known as an old mansion. Then we will visit the Şehidiye Mosque built by Artuqid Sultan Malik Nasr al-Din Artuq Aslan in the early 13th century and take a short break to enjoy the view of the Mesopotamian Plain and take beautiful photos. After our break, we will leave Mardin and head toward Şanlıurfa, the City of Prophets, where Hz. Ibrahim was born, thrown into fire, Hz. Eyüp suffered, and Hz. Shuayb worshiped.
- We will arrive at Göbeklitepe Mound located near the village of Örencik, which hosts the first temples of Anatolia and the world and is on the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List. Göbeklitepe, which dates back 12,000 years, has changed not only the history of the region but also that of humanity, often referred to as "The Place Where Religion Was Born" in a National Geographic cover. After receiving information from our guide about Göbeklitepe, we will head to our hotel. Those who wish can join an extra program on folklore, called the "Sira Night," showcasing the region’s culture.
- Important: Our accommodation in Şanlıurfa is breakfast only. Those who wish can join the dinner program for the "Sira Night." (Extra)
- Breakfast: Will be taken at the hotel. Included in the tour price.
- Lunch: Will be taken in Mardin. (Extra)
- Dinner: Will be taken at the Sira Night. (Extra)
- Accommodation Hotel: Şanlıurfa/ Alahan Hotel, Harran Hotel, VE Hotel, Anemon Hotel, etc.
Day 6
- Balıklı Lake – Aynzeliha Lake - Harran – Harran University – Conical Dome Houses - Hz. Eyüp Prophet’s Patience Shrine - Adana
- On the 6th day of the Gap Tour with Dgn Travel, after breakfast at the hotel, we will depart and head to Balıklı Lake, which is one of the most famous places associated with Şanlıurfa. Balıklı Lake, located southwest of Şanlıurfa city center, is known as the place where Prophet Ibrahim was thrown into fire. It attracts many visitors with its sacred fish and historical artifacts around it. After visiting Balıklı Lake (Halil-Ür Rahman) and Aynzeliha Lake, which is said to be made from the tears of Princess Zeliha, we will take photos and then have free time to purchase local products from Şanlıurfa.
- After our free time, we will move toward Harran, which means "the place where roads meet." Harran has been protected for its conical dome houses, which exist only in three areas worldwide. We will see the Harran University (Great Mosque), Harran Mound, Castle, Caravanserai, and traditional conical domed Harran Houses and visit one of them. During our visit to the guesthouse, you can wear traditional clothes and take photos. After the Harran visit, we will proceed to visit the Hz. Eyüp Prophet’s Patience Shrine, where Prophet Eyüp is known for his patience and where he suffered and was treated. Here we will see the patience stone where he is believed to have leaned. After our visit, we will head to Adana, concluding our tour with dinner in Adana. After our dinner, we conclude our Gap Tour with Dgn Travel and begin our return journey.
- Breakfast: Will be taken at the hotel. Included in the tour price.
- Lunch: Will be taken in Halfeti. (Extra)
- Dinner: Will be taken in Adana. (Extra)
- Accommodation Hotel: There will be no accommodation tonight.
Day 7
- Ankara - Istanbul
- Dear guests, we will arrive in Ankara in the early hours of the night and after bidding farewell to our guests from Ankara, we will continue our journey towards Istanbul. Upon our arrival in Istanbul, we will drop off our esteemed guests at the pickup points from which we gathered them in the early morning, and we will part ways until we meet again in another Dgn Travel organization.
Şanlıurfa Sira Night Dinner Included 1800₺
• Mount Nemrut Tour 1000₺ (As part of Night Museum Activities, holders of Müzekart with Turkish citizenship number will pay the fee at the box office.)
• Halfeti Boat Tour 550₺
• Mardin Night Tour 450₺
• Mardin Reyhani Night (Dinner-less Fixed Menu) 1650₺
• Mardin Reyhani Night (Dinner Included Fixed Menu) 3250₺
**Extra tour fees may vary by season. The specified fees are the current rates at the time of reservation. Dgn Travel is not responsible for price changes that may occur on or before the tour date.
What's Included
Not Included
• Breakfast on the first day as specified in the program
• Dinner on the last day as specified in the program
• Beverages consumed during all meals
• Lunches
• All extra activities specified
• All personal expenses
• Entrance fees for museums and archaeological sites (valid for municipal and private enterprises.)
• Museum Card (valid for museums affiliated with the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.)
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