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Travel from Istanbul by air for a carefully planned 2-day journey through the ancient landscapes of Adıyaman and Şanlıurfa. See Mount Nemrut’s colossal statues at sunset, then visit Karakuş Tumulus, Cendere Bridge, and Arsemia with a professional guide. On day two, discover Göbekli Tepe, the Şanlıurfa Archaeology and Haleplibahçe Mosaic Museums, Abraham’s Cave, Balıklıgöl, and the historic Urfa Bazaar. Round-trip flights, Istanbul hotel transfers, local transportation, admission fees, one-night accommodation, breakfast, and two lunches are included.
What's Included
Lunch
Meeting and pickup
Hotel pickup time depends on the confirmed domestic flight schedule and will be shared 24–48 hours before departure. Pickup and drop-off are available from centrally located Istanbul hotels, apartments, hostels, and Galataport. Please be ready in the lobby at the confirmed time and bring your passport.
Itinerary
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1Nemrut Dagi National Park
After pickup from your Istanbul hotel, transfer to the airport for the flight to Adıyaman. Meet your guide on arrival and begin the Mount Nemrut route after lunch at a local restaurant. Continue through the Commagene sites before reaching Mount Nemrut for sunset. Flight and pickup times depend on the confirmed schedule and are shared before departure.
3 hours • Admission ticket included -
2Karakus Tumulusu
Visit the Karakuş Tumulus, a royal funerary monument commissioned by King Mithridates II of Commagene for Queen Isias and the princesses Antiochis and Aka I. See the surviving columns and the eagle sculpture that gave the site its name, meaning “Black Bird.”
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
3Cendere Bridge
Stop at Cendere Bridge, one of the best-preserved Roman bridges in the region. Built during the reign of Emperor Septimius Severus, the bridge spans Cendere Creek near ancient Arsemia and offers a striking example of Roman engineering.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
4Arsemia Antik Kenti
Explore Arsemia, the former summer capital of the Commagene Kingdom. See the famous relief of King Mithridates shaking hands with Heracles and the monumental Greek inscription carved into the rock while your guide explains the history of the site.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
5Mount Nemrut
Reach the 2,134-meter summit of Mount Nemrut and explore the East and West Terraces, where colossal statues surround the sanctuary and tomb of King Antiochus I. Watch the sunset over the mountains before transferring to your hotel in Adıyaman for the night.
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
6Sanliurfa Archeology and Mosaic Museum
Visit the Şanlıurfa Archaeology Museum and Haleplibahçe Mosaic Museum. Explore important finds from Göbekli Tepe, Harran, and the wider region, including Neolithic artifacts and remarkable mosaics that reveal the area’s long history.
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
7Gobeklitepe
Explore Göbekli Tepe, a UNESCO World Heritage Site dating back around 12,000 years. Walk among its monumental T-shaped pillars and carved animal reliefs while your guide explains how the site transformed our understanding of early human civilization.
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
8BalIklIgol
Visit Abraham’s Cave and Balıklıgöl, the sacred Pool of Fish. Learn the local tradition that identifies the cave as the birthplace of Prophet Abraham and the pool as the place where he was miraculously saved after being cast into the fire.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
9Sanliurfa
Stroll through Şanlıurfa’s historic bazaar and enjoy a local lunch featuring traditional Urfa flavors. After the city visit, transfer to Şanlıurfa Airport for the evening flight to Istanbul, where your driver will meet you and return you to your hotel.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Istanbul to Adıyaman: Mount Nemrut & Commagene Sites
Şanlıurfa, Göbekli Tepe & Return to Istanbul
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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