3 Nights 4 Days GAP Tour
Per Group 11,250 ₺
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Tour detail
Our GAP Tour, prepared for you to explore the mesmerizing atmosphere of the East, invites you on a journey where history, culture, and gastronomy intertwine. As you step through the most special cities of Southeastern Anatolia with comfortable transportation, carefully selected hotels, and experienced guides, both your cameras and memories will be filled to the brim. Gaziantep Copper Market Gaziantep Zeugma Mosaic Museum Gaziantep Tahmis Coffee Gaziantep Historical Mansions The first day of the tour begins in Gaziantep, the gastronomic capital. After arriving in the morning, you will taste the unique flavors of the UNESCO-recognized cuisine. While walking through the markets accompanied by the sounds of copper artisans' hammers, you will closely examine ancient art pieces at the world-renowned Zeugma Mosaic Museum. Your palate will be delighted with local delicacies like kebabs, katmer, and baklava during lunch and dinner. Rumkale Halfeti Old Settlement Euphrates River Boat Tour Sunken Savaşan Village On the second day, we move on to the route of Rumkale and Halfeti that extends to the cool waters of the Euphrates. During the boat tour, you will see the submerged minarets and stone houses of Old Halfeti, while listening to stories that refer to this geography as the "hidden paradise." In this tour, where silence and nature merge, you will have plenty of opportunities to take photographs. Balıklıgöl Urfa Castle Customs Han Harran Conical Houses In the next stage, we reach the city of prophets, Şanlıurfa. While wandering around Balıklıgöl and its sacred areas, you will listen to the legend of Hz. Ibrahim and get to know local handicrafts in historic inns and markets. Our guests who wish can experience an unforgettable Urfa night with songs, folk dances, and local treats at the evening event. The next day, we will explore the conical domed houses of Harran, which are rarely found in the world, and the ancient history of the region. Göbeklitepe Nemrut Mountain Karakuş Tumulus Cendere Bridge One of the most impressive stops of the tour is Göbeklitepe, which has profoundly influenced human history. Here, you will embark on a deep journey back in time among the 12,000-year-old temples. Then, heading towards Nemrut Mountain through Adıyaman, you will enjoy watching the sunrise or sunset among the giant statues of the Kingdom of Commagene, savoring this mystical atmosphere. After visiting the Cendere Bridge and Karakuş Tumulus, we will begin our return journey, completing our tour with joyful memories and an intensive program.
What's included
3 nights hotel accommodation (in double rooms)
Breakfasts and some dinners (according to the tour program)
Comfortable transportation for intercity and city transfers
Professional Turkish guiding service
Regional excursions such as Göbeklitepe, Balıklıgöl, Halfeti boat tour
Entrance fees for some museums and archaeological sites (according to the program)
Mandatory travel insurance
Pick-up and drop-off service from the airport or designated point
Breakfasts and some dinners (according to the tour program)
Comfortable transportation for intercity and city transfers
Professional Turkish guiding service
Regional excursions such as Göbeklitepe, Balıklıgöl, Halfeti boat tour
Entrance fees for some museums and archaeological sites (according to the program)
Mandatory travel insurance
Pick-up and drop-off service from the airport or designated point
Not included
Personal expenses (shopping, minibar, extra food and drinks, etc.)
Lunches and unspecified dinners
Museum and archaeological site entrance fees
Domestic flight or bus transportation tickets (unless specifically included in the package)
Travel health insurance and personal travel insurances
Extra services in the hotel such as room service, telephone, laundry
Lunches and unspecified dinners
Museum and archaeological site entrance fees
Domestic flight or bus transportation tickets (unless specifically included in the package)
Travel health insurance and personal travel insurances
Extra services in the hotel such as room service, telephone, laundry
Need to Know
Tour start and end points with travel times, whether the first and last days will be full days or journey-oriented: A 3-night 4-day GAP tour generally begins from major cities (Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir, etc.) by air or by bus and commonly ends in Gaziantep or Şanlıurfa depending on the tour program; departure times are planned for early morning or late at night to make the most of the time in the region. On the first day, most programs include arrival and half a day of sightseeing, while the last day usually consists of sightseeing until noon followed by a return journey, meaning the first and last days are somewhat journey-oriented, while the intermediate days are planned as full-day excursions.
Accommodation arrangement: The number of stars of the hotel for 3 nights, room type, single room surcharge, and whether breakfast/dinner is included: The tour typically provides accommodation in 4* or 5* city hotels for 3 nights and is usually in standard double or triple rooms; for those who wish to stay alone, an additional fee known as a "single room surcharge" applies. In programs, open buffet breakfast is generally included in the price, while some tours also include dinners at the hotel or partner restaurants as part of the tour fee; in other cases, dinners are considered extra and this is clearly stated in the tour brochure.
Included services in the tour: type of transportation (bus/plane), guiding, museum and archaeological site entrance fees, which extra tours and meals are included in the price: In GAP tours, transportation is usually provided as round-trip plane tickets and comfortable vehicles in the region or by a luxury bus from start to finish; the entire program is conducted with a professional guide who knows the area well. Typically, in the tour price, onboard refreshments, mandatory travel insurance, and some basic museum/archaeological site entrance fees are included; specialized boat tours, local entertainment programs, and lunch or some dinners listed as extra are paid separately by participants; the services included and those that are extra are itemized in the tour program.
Main stops to be visited on the itinerary: whether points like Göbeklitepe, Halfeti boat tour, Balıklıgöl, Mardin, Gaziantep, Harran are included in the program: In classic 3-night 4-day GAP tours, the program generally includes Gaziantep city tour, Zeugma Mosaic Museum, Şanlıurfa city center, Balıklıgöl, Göbeklitepe, Harran Plain, and conical domed houses as landmark points. Depending on the timing and the concept of the tour company, a boat tour in Halfeti (often extra), the historic streets of Mardin, and stops like Midyat, Dara Ancient City can also be added; which points will definitely be visited is detailed in the program schedule day by day.
Weather conditions and clothing recommendations: temperature differences between day/night depending on the season, requirement for comfortable walking shoes, and appropriate clothing for conservative regions: Especially in the GAP region during spring and autumn, the days can be hot while evenings and nights can be cool, making it important to dress in layers, carry a light jacket or cardigan, and use a hat and sunscreen for sun protection. Due to extensive walking and visits to historical sites, comfortable sports shoes are preferred; additionally, in places requiring modesty such as Balıklıgöl, Harran, or some historical mosques/visitation places, it is appropriate to wear clothing that covers shoulders and knees, and women may need to carry a headscarf or shawl.
Cancellation and refund policies and minimum participant number: the definite movement status of the tour, the last cancellation date, requirements for additional insurance or travel health insurance: For the tour to definitely proceed, most agencies set a minimum participant requirement (for example, 20-25 people); when this number is met, the tour is declared "definitely moving" and any possible cancellation situations are subject to stricter rules. Cancellation and refund conditions are generally organized in a gradual penalty system, usually allowing free or partial refunds up to a certain period before the travel date (for example, 30-21 days prior), with higher deductions in the last week; in some programs, obtaining additional cancellation-refund insurance or travel health insurance is mandatory or strongly recommended, and this insurance provides advantageous conditions for refunds in cases of health-related cancellations.
Accommodation arrangement: The number of stars of the hotel for 3 nights, room type, single room surcharge, and whether breakfast/dinner is included: The tour typically provides accommodation in 4* or 5* city hotels for 3 nights and is usually in standard double or triple rooms; for those who wish to stay alone, an additional fee known as a "single room surcharge" applies. In programs, open buffet breakfast is generally included in the price, while some tours also include dinners at the hotel or partner restaurants as part of the tour fee; in other cases, dinners are considered extra and this is clearly stated in the tour brochure.
Included services in the tour: type of transportation (bus/plane), guiding, museum and archaeological site entrance fees, which extra tours and meals are included in the price: In GAP tours, transportation is usually provided as round-trip plane tickets and comfortable vehicles in the region or by a luxury bus from start to finish; the entire program is conducted with a professional guide who knows the area well. Typically, in the tour price, onboard refreshments, mandatory travel insurance, and some basic museum/archaeological site entrance fees are included; specialized boat tours, local entertainment programs, and lunch or some dinners listed as extra are paid separately by participants; the services included and those that are extra are itemized in the tour program.
Main stops to be visited on the itinerary: whether points like Göbeklitepe, Halfeti boat tour, Balıklıgöl, Mardin, Gaziantep, Harran are included in the program: In classic 3-night 4-day GAP tours, the program generally includes Gaziantep city tour, Zeugma Mosaic Museum, Şanlıurfa city center, Balıklıgöl, Göbeklitepe, Harran Plain, and conical domed houses as landmark points. Depending on the timing and the concept of the tour company, a boat tour in Halfeti (often extra), the historic streets of Mardin, and stops like Midyat, Dara Ancient City can also be added; which points will definitely be visited is detailed in the program schedule day by day.
Weather conditions and clothing recommendations: temperature differences between day/night depending on the season, requirement for comfortable walking shoes, and appropriate clothing for conservative regions: Especially in the GAP region during spring and autumn, the days can be hot while evenings and nights can be cool, making it important to dress in layers, carry a light jacket or cardigan, and use a hat and sunscreen for sun protection. Due to extensive walking and visits to historical sites, comfortable sports shoes are preferred; additionally, in places requiring modesty such as Balıklıgöl, Harran, or some historical mosques/visitation places, it is appropriate to wear clothing that covers shoulders and knees, and women may need to carry a headscarf or shawl.
Cancellation and refund policies and minimum participant number: the definite movement status of the tour, the last cancellation date, requirements for additional insurance or travel health insurance: For the tour to definitely proceed, most agencies set a minimum participant requirement (for example, 20-25 people); when this number is met, the tour is declared "definitely moving" and any possible cancellation situations are subject to stricter rules. Cancellation and refund conditions are generally organized in a gradual penalty system, usually allowing free or partial refunds up to a certain period before the travel date (for example, 30-21 days prior), with higher deductions in the last week; in some programs, obtaining additional cancellation-refund insurance or travel health insurance is mandatory or strongly recommended, and this insurance provides advantageous conditions for refunds in cases of health-related cancellations.
What to Bring?
Comfortable walking shoes and spare socks
Season-appropriate clothing, hat, and sunglasses
ID, bank card, some cash
Personal medications and basic hygiene items
Camera or phone and charger
Sun cream and a small backpack
Season-appropriate clothing, hat, and sunglasses
ID, bank card, some cash
Personal medications and basic hygiene items
Camera or phone and charger
Sun cream and a small backpack