4D / 3N

MYSTIC MARDIN TOUR 3 NIGHT 4 DAY

1 - 15 pax

From €680.00 / person

Duration

4D / 3N

Capacity

1 - 15 pax

Day 1

1.DAY

We meet our guide at Antalya airport for our early morning flight at 05.00 am. 09.00 am. We are heading towards our hotel in Mardin Artuklu with our transfer vehicle that meets us at Diyarbakır airport. (94-km) After checking in to our hotel, we meet our guide in the lobby at 11:00 am and take a walk towards the center of the mysterious city of Mardin. There are historical buildings in the city that are protected and accepted as cultural heritage by international organizations. In parallel with different religious beliefs, Mardin hosts mosques, mausoleums, churches, monasteries and similar religious works that have historical artistic value. Mardin is one of the few cities in the world that still preserves its historical appearance. The local architectural style was formed during the Artuqid dynasty in the XI-XV centuries. Mardin developed and prospered thanks to its unique location at the intersection of ancient trade routes. It was an important trading center on the Great Silk Road. Religious, cultural and linguistic diversity continues to this day. During the sightseeing tour, you will see the old Governors' Palace, the historical post office, the traditional bazaar and many old mansions built in the unique local architectural style. We will have a breakfast break during our trip to the old city center. Next will be the Ulu and Latifiye mosques, the Kırklar Syriac Orthodox Church and the city museum, which was the residence of the Patriarch in the past. We continue to tour the city with our transfer vehicle. An incredible view of the old city and the Mesopotamian plains opens from Zinciriye Madrasa, located at the foot of Mardin Castle. Late lunch break after the city tour. You will also have the opportunity to try the traditional Arabic coffee called Mırra. Our next stop is 6 km southeast of Mardin. We will visit Kasımiye Madrasa and Deyrulzafaran Monastery. The monastery was built in 493 for Syriac Orthodox (Assyrian) Christians and is still actively used today. Here, worship is performed in Aramaic, which is believed to have been preached by Jesus Christ himself. After our visit to Mardin center, we head towards our hotel for the night. Dinner at the hotel. After dinner, with those who want to participate, we take a free walk in the city center to shop for silver embroidery and chickpea candies (extra).

Day 2

2.DAY

After breakfast at the hotel, departure to Dara (35 km). Dara Ancient City, located in Oğuz Village, 30 kilometers southeast of Mardin, is shown as one of the most important settlements of Upper Mesopotamia in history. Dara was founded in 505 with the initiatives of Emperor Anastasius as a military garrison city in order to protect the eastern border of the Eastern Roman Empire against the Sassanids. It is thought that the ancient city, consisting of structures carved into rocks, took its name from the Persian King Darius. Its uniqueness lies in the fact that it existed for only 200 years and retained certain features specific to the early Byzantine Empire. Our next stop is Nusaybin (32 km), where we will see the Church of St. Jacob of Nisibis. The church, built between 313-320, bears the characteristics of Late Roman architecture. The church is on the UNESCO World Heritage list. We take a lunch break in Beyazsu. Beyazsu Stream flows towards Nusaybin in a valley. Beyazsu is like an oasis in the arid and treeless geography of Mardin, with its cool and clear water, local trees and greenery. Drinking water of Mardin and other districts is also supplied from Beyazsu source. Beyazsu, which meets the water needs of Mardin throughout all four seasons, meets a second need of the local people as a recreation and food and beverage area in the summer months. After lunch, we go to Mor Evgin Monastery (30 km). It was founded in 340 or 363 and is considered one of the oldest Christian monasteries in the world. Mor Evgin Monastery consists of both caves and buildings. The ruins of the ancient city of Marin (Merdis), 3 km away from the monastery, have been known since the Neo-Assyrian Empire. After our visit to Nusaybin, we return to our hotel. Dinner at the hotel. After dinner, we will attend the Mardin sira night, a visual feast in the city center, with those who wish. (Extra)

Day 3

3.DAY

After our early hotel breakfast, we check out from the hotel and move towards Midyat city center. (67-km) We start by visiting Midyat's Old City. Its population until recently consisted mainly of Christians. There are five churches and one monastery. Midyat Guest House is a magnificent architectural structure built with local stonemasonry. Nowadays, it is frequently used in the shooting of Turkish television series. Midyat is famous for its viticulture and winemaking traditions. You will have the opportunity to visit local wine shops and participate in a tasting session. Our next stop is Hasankeyf (65 km). It is an ancient cave city located on the banks of the Tigris River. According to scientists, people lived in Hasankeyf until 12,000 years ago. A large part of the city and its archaeological sites are at risk of being flooded after the completion of the Ilısu Dam. After our visit, we head towards our Midyat Hotel. (65-km) Dinner at the hotel. After dinner, we walk to the city center with those who want to go to a work shop where we will see the intricacies of Filigree art.

Day 4

4.DAY

After an early breakfast, we check out of the hotel without returning to the hotel and head towards Diyarbakır. (173-km) We will take you to the historical center of Diyarbakır, surrounded by high walls made of black stone. The current state of the Diyarbakır walls, one of the oldest walls in the world with a length of 5.5 kilometers, was built by Roman Emperor II in 349. It was built by Constantinious. For this reason, it is also known as the "Black Castle". You will visit the historical Mosque-i Şeridi, Caravanserai, Diyarbakır Museum and Castle, which was built on the foundation of a church using parts of old temples in the 11th century. Diyarbakır Castle or Diyarbakır walls, which was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2015, consists of two parts: the inner castle and the outer castle. The walls of Diyarbakır, which are approximately nine thousand years old, appear as the longest and widest defensive wall in the world after the Great Wall of China. One of the most interesting places in Diyarbakır is the Virgin Mary Church, also called the Mor Yakup Church, located in the Sur District. It is believed that the Virgin Mary Church, which belongs to the Orthodox Assyrians, was built in the 3rd century. The church has a door dating back to the late Roman period and decorations on the altar from the Byzantine Period. There are tombs of some saints in the Virgin Mary Church, which consists of two courtyards. Lunch. Free time. At 17:00, we set out for Diyarbakır Airport for our flight to Antalya.

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