1st Day - Adana - Taşköprü - Sabancı Mosque - Gaziantep - Gaziantep Castle - Hz. Yuşa Tomb - Copper Bazaar - Almacı Bazaar - Kastellers - Tahmis Cafe - Şahinbey National Struggle Museum - Zeugma Mosaic Museum - We meet our valued guests at Çukurova Airport following our morning flight for the Flight-based Gap Tour. We board our bus and start the day with a breakfast break. Afterward, we view the Historical Taş Köprü panoramically on the Seyhan River before visiting Adana's Sabancı Central Mosque, one of the region's most important mosques. 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 (peace be upon him) and the 40 rakats of prayer. The 6 minarets, 99 meters tall, correspond to Allah’s 99 beautiful names. After visiting this architectural marvel, we bid farewell to Adana and head to Gaziantep. - In Gaziantep, we first view Gaziantep Castle, located on a hill in the city center, panoramically. The exact date of the castle's construction is unknown, but it is known to have been used for observation purposes during the Roman period. The castle has been restored multiple times throughout history and was last renovated in the early 2000s. After a brief photo break, we see Sedefçiler, Baharatçılar, Sebze Hali, the Historical Paşa Han, Tahtani Mosque, Uzun Bazaar, the Historical Customs Inn, Zincirli Bedestan, and Kunduracılar Bazaar before reaching the Copper Bazaar. At the entrance to the bazaar, we visit the tombs of Pirsefa Hazretleri and Hz. Yuşa Prophet. Next, we explore the historical 250-year-old Almacı Bazaar, considered the oldest bazaar in Gaziantep. Then we arrive at Tahmis Cafe, which was established between 1635 and 1638 by Tribe Chief and District Governor Mustafa Ağa Bin Yusuf to generate income for the Mevlevi Lodge. We are given free time to enjoy Menengiç Coffee and shop in the market. Following our free time, we take a brief break to purchase Gaziantep's famous baklava and pistachios. After our shopping, we visit Şahinbey National Struggle Museum, where we explore the underground modern museum explaining the resistance of the people of Anteb against enemy occupation and their earning of the "Gazi" title, led by our guide. Then we board our bus and head to Zeugma Mosaic Museum. - We head to the Zeugma Mosaic Museum, where the mosaics of villas belonging to Roman Generals are displayed, following the submersion of the ancient city of Zeugma by Birecik Dam waters. Opened on September 9, 2011, in Gaziantep, and with an area of 1700 square meters, it is the third largest mosaic museum in the world, showcasing the world-famous "Gypsy Girl" mosaic and other mosaics based on Greek mythology, as narrated by our guide. After visiting the Zeugma Mosaic Museum, we head to our hotel for dinner and accommodation. - Breakfast: Will be taken in Adana. (Extra) - Lunch: Will be taken in Gaziantep. (Extra) - Dinner: Will be served at the hotel. Included in the tour price. - Accommodation Hotel: Gaziantep/ Tilmen Hotel, Şirehan Hotel, Shimall Hotel, etc. 2nd Day - Halfeti - Boat Tour - Rum Kale - Sunken Minaret - Adıyaman - Kahta - Karakuş Tumulus - Cendere Bridge - Mount Nemrut - Nissibi Bridge - Diyarbakır - Hevsel Gardens - On Six Bridges - Tigris River - On the second day of the Dgn Travel Gap Tour, we depart after breakfast at the hotel toward Halfeti, one of the "Cittaslow" cities in our country. - After part of Halfeti was submerged due to the construction of the Birecik Dam, those who wish board the boat waiting for us to start the Halfeti Boat Tour (Extra). During our journey on the dam lake, we will also see the Kral Kızı Cave, Rumkale, and the Mosque and Minaret of Bilesur Savaşan Village submerged under Fırat waters. After our boat tour, we take a brief break in Halfeti before moving on to Adıyaman. - We move toward the Kahta district of Adıyaman. Upon arrival, we board the minibuses waiting for us to reach the Karakuş Tumulus, where the graves of King Mithridates of Commagene and his family are located. After hearing explanations from our guide against a magnificent backdrop, we board the minibuses again to reach the 18-century-old Cendere Bridge, built over the Cendere River, one of the most magnificent Roman bridges. After a photo break here, we begin our ascent to Mount Nemrut, with an elevation of 2150 meters in the Eastern Taurus range. At the summit is the Tumulus of King Antiochos I, featuring large statues of Zeus (Oromasdes), Apollo, Mithras, Helios, Hermes, Heracles, Artagnes, Ares, Commagene, Tiche, and Antiochos, made by King Antiochos. We enjoy the exquisite view and consider Antiochos' last wish: “My birthday shall be celebrated every month and year, and it will be a festive day; in these days the chief priest will, dressed in Persian attire given generously by me and the laws, lay gold wreaths upon us, burn plenty of incense for us, and sufficiently sacrifice, filling the sacred tables with the best meals and wines. The nation that gathers here will feast and rejoice abundantly.” - After our Mount Nemrut tour, we cross the Nissibi Bridge, known as the "Bridge of the East," connecting Kahta and Siverek, heading toward Diyarbakır, one of the oldest and most established cities of the Southeast. We take photos of Hevsel Gardens, recognized by UNESCO in 2015 for their agricultural, cultural, and historical significance. Next, we arrive at On Gözlü Bridge, where the locals would write their wishes on a cloth during Hıdırellez and throw them into the Tigris River. After a photo break here, we head to our hotel for dinner and accommodation. - Breakfast: Will be taken at the hotel. Included in the tour price. - Lunch: Will be taken in Kahta. (Extra) - Dinner: Will be served at the hotel. Included in the tour price. - Accommodation Hotel: Diyarbakır/ Sv Business Hotel, Hasuni Stone Hotel, Plaza Hotel, etc. 3rd Day - Ulu Mosque - Hasan Paşa Han - Cahit Sıtkı Tarancı House Museum - Four-Legged Minaret - Keçi Burcu - Mardin Gate - Batman - Hasankeyf - Midyat - Midyat Guesthouse - Telkari Workshop - Beyazsu - Dara Ancient City - Mardin - On the third day of the Dgn Travel Gap Tour, we start exploring Diyarbakır after breakfast at the hotel. Our first stop is Diyarbakır Ulu Mosque, surrounded by 5 kilometers of walls and one of the most important points of the historical city. It's the first mosque in Anatolia and the fifth Haram in the Islamic world. After visiting the Ulu Mosque, we visit Hasanpa Han, the largest Han in the region. Next, we go to the museum of the Diyarbakırlı poet Cahit Sıtkı Tarancı, known for his poem "Yaş otuz beş, yolun yarısı eder." (Due to renovation work, if it is not opened, the visit will not take place.) In this beautiful house, you will see fine examples of local civil architecture. Afterward, we see the Four-Legged Minaret, built by Akkoyunlu Kasım Bey in 1500, and the oldest part of the Diyarbakır walls called Keçi Burcu as well as Mardin Gate. After taking a break at the walls, we move toward Batman to reach Hasankeyf. - We arrive at Hasankeyf, known for having Turkey's first oil wells. We panoramic view oil pumps as we pass through Batman and reach Hasankeyf. Hasankeyf, founded 12,000 years ago, has a new settlement 3 kilometers away due to the construction of the Ilısu Dam. Our visit here, marked by sadness for the submerged Hasankeyf, allows us to see the impressive Hasankeyf Castle, the minaret of El Rızık Mosque, and caves, after which we take a free time break. During this free time, guests can join a boat tour over the Ilısu Dam to see the old Hasankeyf closely (Extra). After the free time, we move toward Midyat, a meeting point for different religions and languages. - In Midyat, we visit the Midyat Guesthouse, where series such as Sıla and Hercai were filmed, allowing for great photo opportunities. Next, we visit a telkari workshop to see and purchase examples of the Telkari art developed by Syriac masters over the years. After our shopping, we take free time to walk among the historical Midyat houses. Afterward, we gather for shopping for local coffee and nuts in the market before heading to explore Dara Ancient City and Beyazsu. - We reach Beyazsu, which springs from the foothills of the plateau and hills south of Midyat. We relax with a short tea and coffee break amidst the greenery and trees of Beyazsu. Then we move towards Dara Ancient City, located 30 km southeast of Mardin in Oğuz Village, one of the most significant settlements in Upper Mesopotamia, composed of rock-cut structures spread over a vast area, exploring the site with our guide. Afterward, we head to our hotel for dinner and accommodation. * Guests who wish can participate in the Evening Tour of Mardin, called Gerdanlık, to stroll through the beautifully lit ancient streets or enjoy 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 served at the hotel. Included in the tour price. - Accommodation Hotel: Mardin/ Anemon Hotel, Raymar Hotel, Büyük Mardin Hotel, Dedeman Hotel, etc. 4th Day - Deyrulzafaran Monastery - Kasımiye Medrese - Old Mardin - Sheikh Çabuk Mosque - Republic Square - Latifiye Mosque - Ulu Mosque - Abbaras - Historical Ptt Building (Şahtana Mansion) - Şehidiye Mosque - Mesopotamia Plain - Şanlıurfa - Göbeklitepe - On the fourth day of the Gap Tour with Dgn Travel, we depart after breakfast at the hotel and head to Deyrulzafaran Monastery, home to the Syriac Orthodox Patriarchs. This living history site contains the tombs of 52 Syriac Patriarchs. We visit the Mor Hananyo Church, Saints House, Mary Church, and Sun Temple guided, after which we have free time. The monastery overlooking the Mardin Plain, with its incredible architecture, will leave you in awe. After visiting the monastery, we proceed to Kasımiye Medrese. - Built at the end of the 15th century during the rule of Akkoyunlu Sultan Kasım Ibn Cihangir, we learn more about the medrese with our guide and take photos before heading into Old Mardin. We begin our walk through the old streets of Mardin, disembarking our vehicle at the Diyarbakır Gate. Among the sites we will see are Republic Square, Sheikh Çabuk Mosque, Mardin Protestant Church, Latifiye Mosque, Sokulbar (Cattle Market), and Copper Bazaar. During our walk, we also visit Mardin Ulu Mosque, a symbol of Mardin with its segmented dome and minaret. According to records, the mosque was originally built as a two-minaret structure in 1176, but the remaining minaret has been renovated in 1888/1889 in a new and eclectic style. Some Syriac writers state that it was converted from a church. Nonetheless, it is likely an old church once stood on the site. After receiving information from our guide here, we continue walking through the small tunnels connecting the streets, known as Abbaras. We see the Şahtana Mansion, an old mansion that was once used as a PTT building. Then we visit Şehidiye Mosque, built by Artuklu Sultan Melik Nasreddin Artuk Aslan in the early 13th century, taking a break to enjoy a cup of tea against the stunning view of Mesopotamia. - Following our break, we bid farewell to Mardin and head toward Şanlıurfa, known as the city of prophets where Prophet Ibrahim was born and thrown into the fire, Prophet Ayyub endured trials, and Prophet Shu'ayb worshipped. - We arrive at Göbeklitepe Mound, located near Örencik Village in Şanlıurfa, known as home to the first temples of human civilization. This UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site, dated to 12,000 years ago, has changed history not only for the region but for humanity. Göbeklitepe, discovered recently, was featured on the cover of National Geographic as "The Place Where Religion Began." After receiving information from our guide about the site, we head to our hotel. Guests may join a cultural night event featuring traditional performances (Extra). - Note: Our hotel accommodation in Şanlıurfa is bed and breakfast. Guests who wish can participate in the dinner at the cultural night (Extra). - Breakfast: Will be taken at the hotel. Included in the tour price. - Lunch: Will be taken in Mardin. (Extra) - Dinner: Will be served at the Sıra Night. (Extra) - Accommodation Hotel: Şanlıurfa/ Alahan Hotel, Harran Hotel, VE Hotel, Anemon Hotel, etc. 5th Day - Balıklı Göl - Aynzeliha Lake - Harran - Harran University - Conical Dome Houses - Hz. Eyüp Prophet's Patience Mausoleum - Adana - On the last day of the Dgn Travel Gap Tour, we depart after breakfast at the hotel and proceed to Balıklı Göl, famous as one of the most visited places in Şanlıurfa. It is located to the southwest of the city center and is known as the site where Prophet Ibrahim was thrown into the fire. The sacred fish and surrounding historical sites make Balıklı Göl (Halil-Ür Rahman) a must-see, as well as Aynzeliha Lake, believed to be formed from the tears of Zeliha, Nemrut’s daughter. After gathering information from our guide, we take a photo break. Then we have free time to purchase local products from Şanlıurfa. - Following our free time, we head to Harran, which means "the intersection of roads." Harran is known for its conical dome houses, of which there are only three regions globally under protection. The first Islamic university and many historical sites, including Harran University (Ulu Mosque), Harran Mound, Castle, Caravanserai, and traditional conical dome houses, are sight-seeing points where we will visit one of the houses, where you can take pictures dressed in local attire. After visiting Harran, we proceed to the Patience Mausoleum of Hz. Eyüp, known for his endurance among the prophets, where we’ll see the cave where he is believed to have suffered and the water well believed to have healing properties. After visiting, we head toward Adana, concluding our tour with dinner in Adana. After dinner, we head to the airport for our flight. With our arrival at the airport, we say goodbye, hoping to meet again on another Dgn Travel organization. - 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: No accommodation this night.