Day 1

• Adana - Stone Bridge - Sabancı Central Mosque - Gaziantep - Antep Castle - Tomb of Hz. Yusha - Copper Bazaar - Tahmis Coffee - Halfeti - Boat Tour - Rum Castle - Sunken Minaret - Şanlıurfa
• We meet with our valued guests at Adana Airport after our morning flight for the GAP Munzur Ovacık Kemaliye Arapgir Sivas Tour and proceed to our bus. We start the day with breakfast in Adana.

• After breakfast, we have a panoramic view of the Historic Stone Bridge over the Seyhan River in Adana, then we head to Sabancı Central Mosque, which is one of the most important mosques in the region. The main dome with a diameter of 32 meters corresponds to the 32 obligatory prayers, the 28 domes in the courtyard correspond to the 28 prophets mentioned in the Quran, and the 40 windows in the main dome correspond to the age of Hz. Muhammad (s.a.v.) and the 40 rakats of prayer. The 6 minarets, which are 99 meters high, correspond to Allah's 99 beautiful names. After visiting this architectural masterpiece, we bid farewell to Adana and head to Gaziantep.

• We start our Gaziantep tour with Gaziantep Castle, which is built on a hill in the city center. Although it is unknown when the castle was built, it is known to have been used for observation purposes during the Roman period. The castle has been restored many times throughout history and reached its current state with renovations made in the early 2000s. It suffered significant damage in the 2023 earthquake. After seeing the castle, we visit the tombs of Pir Sefa Hazretleri and Hz. Yusha Prophet with a walk through the streets. Then we visit Sedefçiler (Mother-of-Pearl workers), Baharatçılar (Spices sellers), Sebze Hali (Vegetable Hall), Historical Paşa Han, Tahtani Mosque, Uzun Bazaar, Historical Customs Han, Zincirli Bedesten, and Kunduracılar Bazaar before reaching the Copper Bazaar. Here we explore the 250-year-old Almacı Bazaar, known as the oldest bazaar in Gaziantep. Next, we reach Tahmis Coffee. Built between 1635-1638 by the Türkmen Ağa and District Governor Mustafa Ağa Bin Yusuf to generate income for the Mevlevihane Tekke, we have some free time to enjoy Menengiç Coffee and shop in the bazaars. After our free time, our next stop will be the Zeugma Museum. After the submerged Zeugma City in Birecik Dam’s waters, the mosaics of the villas of Roman Generals were excavated and exhibited in the Zeugma Mosaic Museum. Opened in Gaziantep on September 9, 2011, this museum, with its 1,700 square meters of mosaics, is the second largest mosaic museum in the world, featuring the world-famous "Gypsy Girl" mosaic, as well as mosaics on themes from Greek mythology, which we will explore with the guidance of our tour leader. After our visit to the Zeugma Mosaic Museum, we bid farewell to Gaziantep and head to Halfeti, one of our country's "Cittaslow" towns.

• After the construction of the Birecik Dam, part of Halfeti is submerged. Guests wishing to join can board our waiting boat for a Halfeti Boat Tour (extra). During our cruise on the dam lake, we will see the Kral Kızı Cave, Rumkale, and the Mosque and Minaret of Savaşan Village, which was submerged under the Euphrates River. After the boat tour, we have a short break in Halfeti. After completing our excursion, we head to our hotel in Şanlıurfa. Guests may choose to participate in an evening folk music night to experience local culture (extra).

• Important: Our accommodation in Şanlıurfa is on a bed and breakfast basis. Guests may join the dinner program for a themed folk night (extra).

• Breakfast: Will be served in Adana. (Extra)
• Lunch: Will be served in Gaziantep. (Extra)
• Dinner: Will be served at the folk night. (Extra)
• Accommodation Hotel: Şanlıurfa/Dedeman Hotel, Harran Hotel, Newton Hotel, etc.

Day 2

• Şanlıurfa – Balıklıgöl (Pool of Sacred Fish) – Aynzeliha Lake – Historic Bazaars - Harran – Harran University – Ulu Mosque – Conical Roofed Houses – Göbeklitepe – Mardin – Kasımiye Madrasah - Old Mardin - Şeyh Çabuk Mosque – Cumhuriyet Square – Latifiye Mosque – Ulu Mosque – A
• On the 2nd day of the GAP Munzur Ovacık Kemaliye Arapgir Sivas Tour with DGN Travel, after breakfast at the hotel, we head towards Balıklıgöl, one of the most famous places associated with Şanlıurfa. Balıklıgöl is located southwest of the Şanlıurfa city center and is thought to be the site where Prophet Ibrahim was thrown into the fire. It is one of the most visited places in Şanlıurfa, known for its sacred fish and the historic artifacts around it. After seeing Balıklıgöl (Halil-Ür Rahman) and Aynzeliha Lake, which is said to be formed from the tears of Zeliha, we take a photo break. Then, we have some free time in the authentic bazaars of Şanlıurfa to buy local products. Afterwards, we board our bus and head to Harran which means “the place where roads meet.” Harran is known for its Conical Roofed Houses, found in only three areas in the world. We will visit Harran University (Ulu Mosque), Harran Mound, Castle, Caravanserai, and Traditional Conical Roofed Houses, and we will be guests in one of them. During our visit to the guest house, you can dress in local costumes and take photos. After visiting Harran, we board our bus to go to Göbeklitepe.

• Located near Örencik village of Şanlıurfa, we arrive at Göbeklitepe, which hosts the first temples of ancient Anatolia and the world, and is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Göbeklitepe, which dates back 12,000 years, has changed not only the region's history but also human history since its discovery, and in previous years National Geographic magazine featured it worldwide with the slogan "The Place Where Religion Was Born." We receive historical information about Göbeklitepe from our guide. Afterward, we have lunch, complete our tour of Şanlıurfa, and head towards Mardin.

• We start our exploration of Mardin with Kasımiye Madrasah. Built during the Artuqid period, it was completed during the reign of Akkoyunlu Sultan Kasım Ibn Cihangir in the late 15th century. We get information from our guide while exploring and take photos, then we get off the bus at Diyarbakır Gate and start our walk through the old streets of Mardin. In our walk starting from Cumhuriyet Square, we will see Şeyh Çabuk Mosque, Zinciriye Madrasah, Mardin Protestant Church, Latifiye Mosque, Sokulbar (Inkers Bazaar), and the Copper Bazaar. During our walk, we will visit Mardin Ulu Mosque, known for its architectural features from the Artuqid period. According to records, the current single minaret of the mosque was built in 1888/1889 in a new eclectic style. After receiving historical information from our guide here, we will continue our walk through the small tunnels (Abbaras) connecting the streets. We will see the Shatana Mansion, an old Armenian mansion that was used as the former PTT building. Then, we will visit Şehidiye Mosque, built by Artuqid Sultan Melik Nasreddin Artuk Arslan in the early 13th century, take a short break to have tea while enjoying the view of the Mesopotamia Plain and taking wonderful photos. Finally, we will make our famous coffee and nut shopping in Mardin before heading to the hotel.

• Breakfast: Will be served at the hotel. Included in the tour price.
• Lunch: Will be served in Şanlıurfa. (Extra)
• Dinner: Will be served at the hotel. Included in the tour price.
• Accommodation Hotel: Mardin/Anemon Hotel, Raymar Hotel, Yay Grand Hotel, Dedeman Hotel, etc.

Day 3

• Deyrulzafaran Monastery - Dara Antique City - Midyat - Midyat Guesthouse - Telkari Bazaar - Batman - Hasankeyf - Boat Tour - Diyarbakır - Malabadi Bridge
• On the 3rd day of the GAP Munzur Ovacık Kemaliye Arapgir Sivas Tour with DGN Travel, after breakfast at the hotel, we head to Deyrulzafaran Monastery, where the Syriac Orthodox Patriarchs live. (In case of congestion in the region, the visit to Mor Gabriel Monastery will be made.) This monastery, resembling a living history, contains the tombs of 52 Syriac patriarchs. Following the visit to Mor Hananyo Church, the House of Saints, Mary Mother Church, and Sun Temple, we take a short break. The Deyrulzafaran Monastery, which dominates the Mardin Plain and has magnificent architecture, will fascinate you. After our free time, guests wishing to do so will visit Dara Antique City and Beyazsu (Extra). Dara Antique City, located in Oğuz village, 30 km southeast of Mardin, is one of the most important settlements in Upper Mesopotamia. We will explore the cave-style structures of Dara, which spread over a large area, under the guidance of our guide. After our visit to Dara, we head to Beyazsu, where water springs from the plateau and hills south of Midyat. We take a coffee break at Beyazsu, known for its cool and clear waters and shady trees in the arid region of Mardin.

• After the Dara Antique City and Beyazsu program, we move towards Midyat, the meeting point of religions and languages. In Midyat, we visit the Midyat Guesthouse, where series like Sıla and Hercai were filmed. After taking fantastic photos during our visit, we will visit a telkari workshop, where you can see and buy the products of this art form developed by Syriac masters over the years. After our shopping in the telkari workshop, we will have some free time to wander among the historic Midyat Houses. After our free time, we meet our waiting bus and head towards Hasankeyf.

• In Hasankeyf, which dates back 12,000 years, a new settlement was established 3 km away after the confirmation of the Ilısu Dam's construction. During our visit, we will share the sadness of Hasankeyf, which was submerged under water in February 2020, by seeing the magnificent Hasankeyf Castle, the secret water tunnel, the El Rızık Mosque's minaret, and the caves while taking a break. After our free time, we will go through Batman, where the first oil wells in Turkey are located, seeing the oil pumps panoramically on our way to the historical and deeply rooted city of Diyarbakır.

• Our first stop in Diyarbakır will be the Malabadi Bridge located within the Silvan borders. The stone arch bridge, built during the Artuqid period and having the largest arch span in the world, will provide us with a photo opportunity. Afterward, we head to our hotel for the evening. Dinner and overnight stay will be at the hotel.

• Breakfast: Will be served at the hotel. Included in the tour price.
• Lunch: Will be served in Midyat. (Extra)
• Dinner: Will be served at the hotel. Included in the tour price.
• Accommodation Hotel: Diyarbakır/Anemon Hotel, SV Business Hotel, Novotel, etc.

Day 4

• Diyarbakır - Cahit Sıtkı Tarancı Museum - Diyarbakır Ulu Mosque - Four-Legged Minaret - Mardin Gate - Keçi Burcu - Hevsel Gardens - On Gözlü Bridge - Prophets' Land Eğil - Ergani - Hazar Lake - Elazığ - Harput Castle - Harput Mansions - Arap Baba Tomb
• On the 4th day of the GAP Munzur Ovacık Kemaliye Arapgir Sivas Tour with DGN Travel, after breakfast at the hotel, we start our exploration of the stone turned to art within the city walls. First, we visit the Museum House of Cahit Sıtkı Tarancı, a poet known for his verse "I’m thirty-five, the middle of the road." (In case of maintenance and construction, the visit may not be possible.) In this beautiful house, which has created separate uses for every season, you will see the fine examples of regional civil architecture. After our short break, we will visit the Ulu Mosque, which is the first mosque in Anatolia and the 5th Holy Shrine in the Islamic World, and then see the Four-Legged Minaret (Sheikh Mutahhar Mosque), built by Akkoyunlu Kasım Bey in 1500. Next, we will see the oldest parts of the Diyarbakır walls, including Keçi Burcu, Urfa Gate, and Mardin Gate, which date back 9,000 years and exists generation after generation. We will also visit the Hevsel Gardens, which were included in the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2015, located along the Tigris River, and known for their agricultural value as well as their cultural and historical significance. We will see On Gözlü Bridge, where people used to tie their wishes to a cloth and throw it into the river, and after taking a short photo break, we proceed to Eğil, the land of prophets.

• Eğil is where names mentioned in the Quran, like Zulkifl and Elyesa, have their graves, demonstrating its spiritual significance. This district, which has witnessed continuous settlement since the Assyrian period and has managed to carry its traces to the present day, has captivating historical structures like Kralkızı dam lake, water cisterns, Assyrian Castle, and Eğil Castle. After having some free time to explore this charming district with its colorful houses and streets, we will proceed to Hazar Lake. Hazar Lake is a tectonic freshwater lake with beaches, campsites, and facilities, adding a unique charm to the eastern region. We will have free time to relax at Hazar Lake, and after that, we board our bus to Elazığ.

• In Elazığ, we first take a short tour in Harput, then we listen to why the 3,000-year-old Harput Castle is called Milk Castle. We will visit Harput Ulu Mosque, famously known as the Leaning Minaret of the East, before seeing Harput's historic houses from the outside. Next, we visit the Arap Baba Tomb and hear the story of Arap Baba from our guide. Finally, we will visit the Meryem Ana Church located to the east of Harput Castle. After acquiring information about Meryem Ana Church, one of the oldest dens in Anatolia, we will have some free time in Elazığ bazaar. At the meeting time, we will head to our hotel. Dinner and accommodation will be at the hotel.

• Breakfast: Will be served at the hotel. Included in the tour price.
• Lunch: Will be served in Diyarbakır. (Extra)
• Dinner: Will be served at the hotel. Included in the tour price.
• Accommodation Hotel: Elazığ/Park Dedeman Hotel, Double Tree by Hilton Hotel, İlbey Hotel, etc.

Day 5

• Pertek – Keban Dam - Pertek Castle – Hozat – Munzur Springs – Ovacık – Munzur Valley – Tunceli
• On the 5th day of the GAP Munzur Ovacık Kemaliye Arapgir Sivas Tour with DGN Travel, after breakfast at the hotel, we take a ferry to cross Keban Dam from Elazığ Meşeli to Tunceli Pertek. We have panoramic views to photograph Pertek Castle, which has gained an island-like appearance due to the dam. In Pertek, we will see the Sungurbey and Çelebi Ağa Mosques, which were rescued from submersion, and continue our journey through Hozat towards Ovacık. Ovacık, located in Tunceli, is surrounded by mountains, representing a unique plain. The Munzur River, which runs through Tunceli, is a popular destination for many tourists due to its natural beauty, agricultural land's active use, and Munzur springs, where we will visit Munzur Springs and Munzur Baba, allowing some free time afterwards. After this visit, we will continue our journey through Munzur Valley, showcasing the gorgeous natural scenery and biodiversity. We will visit Halvori Springs, the source of Halvori water, and bid farewell to Munzur Valley after visiting Fatma Ana Shrine. In Tunceli, we will have lunch and a free time to explore the market before we head back to our hotel in Elazığ for dinner and overnight accommodation.

• Breakfast: Will be served at the hotel. Included in the tour price.
• Lunch: Will be served in Tunceli. (Extra)
• Dinner: Will be served at the hotel. Included in the tour price.
• Accommodation Hotel: Elazığ/Park Dedeman Hotel, İlbey Hotel, etc.

Day 6

• Keban - Arapgir - Kemaliye - Mani Road - Stone Road - Lökhane - Euphrates River - Dark Canyon - Sivas - Divriği Ulu Mosque - Congress Building - Kale Mosque - Buruciye Madrasah - Twin Minarets Madrasah - Şifahiye Madrasah
• On the 6th day of the GAP Munzur Ovacık Kemaliye Arapgir Sivas Tour with DGN Travel, after having breakfast at the hotel, we board our bus and head from Keban to Arapgir. Full of kerpic and stone houses, streets, historical fabric and nature, Arapgir will impress you. After saying goodbye to Arapgir, we proceed towards Kemaliye. In this district, which took its name from Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk's quote “The people of Eğin, you are people who have achieved maturity. Therefore, I give you my name,” we will see Stone Road, which was made by local inhabitants, and read the poem excerpts written by women during the Ottoman period along the Mani Road. We will also have some free time for shopping and tasting the local Lök dessert in Kemaliye's bazaars. Later, we board the bus and head to Divriği via Stone Road. You will be amazed by the scenicjourney through the Dark Canyon formed by the Euphrates River, where there will be an optional boat tour during the program, provided that arrangements are made and the water level is appropriate (extra). After crossing the Muhsin Yazıcıoğlu Bridge, we arrive in Divriği.

• We will observe how marble has been transformed into art while exploring the Divriği Ulu Mosque and Darüşşifa, a 13th-century Seljuk Period masterpiece. This structure is listed in the UNESCO World Heritage list. (If restoration work is completed, we will visit.) After our visit, we head to Kangal to reach the Republic City of Sivas. We will learn about the Gök Madrasah built in 1271 and visit Ulu Mosque, known for its leaning minaret. Later, we will visit the Buruciye Medrasah, the Twin Minarets Medrasah, and the Şifahiye Medrasah during our Sivas Square tour. After visiting the Sivas Congress Building, which was used as a high school for years and later as a congress palace, we will have some free time in the Republic Square, where you can see Madımak Hotel and enjoy coffee at the famous Çerkez Köy coffee shop. After giving time for dinner, we will head to Sivas Airport. After check-in and baggage processing, the GAP Munzur Ovacık Kemaliye Arapgir Sivas Tour with DGN Travel comes to an end, and we say goodbye to our valued guests until we meet again in another event organized by DGN Travel.