5-Day Gaziantep, Sanliurfa, Mardin and Diyarbakir Tour

5-Day Gaziantep, Sanliurfa, Mardin and Diyarbakir Tour
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Overview

A five-day journey through southeast Türkiye, the land between the Euphrates and the Tigris, starting in Gaziantep and ending in Diyarbakır. In four nights you see the Zeugma mosaics, the Euphrates at Halfeti, the sacred fish pools of Şanlıurfa, the beehive houses of Harran, Göbeklitepe, the stone old town of Mardin, the Mor Gabriel Monastery, Midyat, Hasankeyf and the black basalt walls of Diyarbakır. The tour runs with a licensed guide and an air-conditioned coach, with 5-star hotels, breakfasts and dinners included, and it is booked and confirmed by Haqqi Tours on WhatsApp.

Highlights

  • Zeugma Mosaic Museum and the old bazaars of Gaziantep
  • Boat trip option on the Euphrates at Halfeti past Rumkale and the sunken village
  • Balıklıgöl sacred fish pools in Şanlıurfa
  • Göbeklitepe, the world's oldest known temple site
  • Beehive mud-brick houses of Harran
  • Golden stone old town of Mardin above the Mesopotamian plain
  • Mor Gabriel Monastery, Midyat and Hasankeyf
  • Diyarbakır's basalt walls and the Ten-Eyed Bridge on the Tigris

Full Description

Southeast Türkiye is one of the oldest inhabited regions on earth, and this five-day tour links its greatest sites in one smooth loop. Gaziantep, the starting point, is famous for the Zeugma Mosaic Museum, where floors from a Roman city on the Euphrates are displayed in full, and for its copper, spice and pistachio bazaars. From there the route follows the Euphrates to Halfeti, a village partly drowned by a dam reservoir, where an optional boat ride passes the Rumkale fortress and the minaret rising from the water. Şanlıurfa, known as the city of prophets, is a place of pilgrimage for its sacred fish pools and the cave linked to the birth of Prophet Ibrahim. Nearby Harran keeps its beehive mud-brick houses and the ruins of one of the earliest universities, and Göbeklitepe reveals carved stone pillars set up some 12,000 years ago, thousands of years before writing. Mardin, built in golden stone on a ridge above the Mesopotamian plain, is one of the most photographed old towns in Türkiye. The fourth day crosses the Tur Abdin plateau to the ancient city of Dara, the Mor Gabriel Monastery and Midyat with its silver filigree workshops, then stops above Hasankeyf before reaching Diyarbakır. The last day is spent inside Diyarbakır's black basalt walls, among caravanserais, mosques, a restored church and the Ten-Eyed Bridge on the Tigris. Hotels are 5-star or similar, breakfasts and dinners are included, and lunches are free so you can taste the region's famous kebabs and sweets.

Itinerary

Day 1
Day 1: Gaziantep. We meet in the morning in Gaziantep and start at the Zeugma Mosaic Museum, which holds one of the largest collections of Roman floor mosaics in the world. We continue through the old Bey quarter with its stone mansions, the Kurtuluş Mosque and the panoramic hill of Gaziantep Castle, then walk the old Culture Road past the historic bath museum and caravanserais to the Coppersmiths' Bazaar, the old coffee house and the spice market. Free time for lunch (lahmacun, kebab and the city's famous pistachio baklava). Dinner and overnight in Gaziantep.
Day 2
Day 2: Halfeti and Şanlıurfa. Drive to Halfeti on the Euphrates. An optional boat trip of about one hour passes Savaşhan village, the Rumkale fortress, cave houses and the minaret of the half-submerged mosque, followed by free time in old Halfeti. Continue to Şanlıurfa for lunch (free time), then visit the Şanlıurfa Archaeology Museum and the Balıklıgöl complex with its sacred fish pools, the Ayn Zeliha pool and the cave traditionally linked to the birth of Prophet Ibrahim (peace be upon him), with free time at the old Gümrük Han. An optional evening of traditional Urfa music and dinner can be arranged. Breakfast included, overnight in Şanlıurfa.
Day 3
Day 3: Harran, Göbeklitepe and Mardin. Morning at Harran: the ruins of its early university, the Great Mosque with its tall tower, the old city walls and the beehive-shaped mud-brick houses (house visit optional). Then Göbeklitepe, the world's oldest known monumental temple site, about 12,000 years old. Drive to Mardin for lunch (free time), then visit the Kasımiye Madrasa and walk the honey-coloured old town: the Kırklar Church, the historic post office building, the covered passages (abbara) and the old bazaar, with tea or coffee overlooking the Mesopotamian plain. Dinner and overnight in Mardin.
Day 4
Day 4: Dara, Midyat, Hasankeyf and Diyarbakır. Visit the ancient city of Dara with its rock-cut tombs and cisterns, the Beyazsu spring and the cave village of Kiwex, then the Mor Gabriel Monastery, one of the oldest active monasteries in the world. In Midyat we see a traditional stone guesthouse and the silver filigree bazaar. Panoramic stop at Hasankeyf, where monuments were moved before the Ilısu Dam flooded the valley. Lunch break (free time), then on via Batman, the oil wells of Raman Mountain and the great stone Malabadi Bridge to Diyarbakır. Breakfast and dinner included, overnight in Diyarbakır.
Day 5
Day 5: Diyarbakır. A full morning in Diyarbakır: the Ten-Eyed Bridge over the Tigris, the black basalt city walls and the Goat Tower, the Great Mosque of Diyarbakır, the Hasanpaşa and Sülüklü caravanserais, the Four-Legged Minaret, the restored Surp Giragos Church, the Inner Castle and the Hazreti Süleyman Mosque. Lunch break (free time), then two house museums of the city's beloved poets, the Dengbêj House where traditional storytellers sing, and free time in the old bazaar. The tour ends in Diyarbakır in the afternoon; drop-off at Diyarbakır Airport or the bus station can be arranged. Breakfast included.

Inclusions

  • 4 nights in 5-star (or similar) hotels in Gaziantep, Şanlıurfa, Mardin and Diyarbakır
  • 4 breakfasts and 3 dinners at the hotels
  • Professional licensed tour guide throughout
  • Comfortable air-conditioned coach, midibus or minibus (by group size) for the whole route
  • Travel insurance
  • Light refreshments on board
  • Drop-off at Diyarbakır Airport or bus station at the end of the tour (on request)

Not included

  • Lunches and drinks with meals
  • Breakfast on the morning of Day 1
  • Museum and archaeological site entrance fees
  • Halfeti boat trip on the Euphrates (optional)
  • Harran traditional house visit (optional)
  • Şanlıurfa evening of traditional music with dinner (optional)
  • Flights or transport to Gaziantep and from Diyarbakır
  • Personal expenses

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Good to know

  • Scheduled departures from Gaziantep: 27-10-2026, 10-11-2026, 17-11-2026, 01-12-2026, 15-12-2026 and 26-01-2027 (5 days, 4 nights). Other dates on request.
  • Meeting point on Day 1: central Gaziantep at 08:30; we send the exact spot on WhatsApp after booking.
  • The price shown is per person sharing a double room. Single room, extra bed and children's prices (2-5 and 6-11 years, sharing with two adults) are confirmed on WhatsApp.
  • Gaziantep has its own airport with daily flights from Istanbul; Diyarbakır Airport has direct flights back to Istanbul and Ankara.
  • Wear comfortable walking shoes; Göbeklitepe, Harran and the old towns involve walking on uneven stone.
  • Modest dress is needed in mosques and the monastery (shoulders and knees covered; a headscarf for women in mosques).
  • Bring a power bank, sun protection in the warm months and warm layers from December to February.
  • Food in the region is halal; the tour passes some of Türkiye's most famous kitchens (Gaziantep and Urfa kebabs, Mardin dishes, pistachio baklava).
  • Children under 2 travel free but do not get their own bed or coach seat.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Straight answers to what travellers ask us most, before they book.

Which cities does the 5-day southeast Türkiye tour visit?

Gaziantep, Halfeti, Şanlıurfa, Harran, Göbeklitepe, Mardin, Dara, Midyat, Hasankeyf, Batman and Diyarbakır, in five days and four nights.

Is this a group tour or a private tour?

It is a shared group tour with a licensed guide; the vehicle is a coach, midibus or minibus depending on the group size. A private version with your own vehicle and guide can be quoted on WhatsApp.

Is the price per person?

Yes. The booking panel shows the price per person sharing a double room; single rooms and children's prices are confirmed by our team.

Where does the tour start and end?

It starts in Gaziantep in the morning of Day 1 and ends in Diyarbakır in the afternoon of Day 5, with an optional drop-off at Diyarbakır Airport or the bus station.

How do I get to Gaziantep?

Gaziantep Airport has daily flights from Istanbul and Ankara; we can also arrange your airport transfer to the meeting point.

Are entrance fees included?

No. Museum and site entrance fees are paid on the spot; your guide helps you buy the tickets at each stop.

Which meals are included?

Four breakfasts and three dinners at the hotels. Lunches are free time so you can try the local specialities.

Is Göbeklitepe worth visiting?

Yes. At around 12,000 years old it is the oldest known monumental temple site in the world, with carved stone pillars older than Stonehenge and the pyramids.

Is the tour suitable for children?

Yes, families are welcome. Children under 2 travel free without their own bed or seat; ages 2-5 and 6-11 have reduced prices when sharing with two adults.

What is the best time for this tour?

Spring and autumn are ideal; summers are very hot and winters cool, but the scheduled winter departures run with comfortable hotels and heated vehicles.

Can the tour change because of weather?

The order of visits can change because of weather or road conditions; your guide keeps every main site in the programme whenever possible.

How do I book?

Choose your date and the number of persons in the booking panel and send it; our team confirms your seats on WhatsApp within minutes.

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