Destinations / Türkiye /Mesopotamia
Gaziantep · Şanlıurfa · Mardin
Mesopotamia, where history began.
Between the Euphrates and the Tigris lie some of humanity's oldest monuments, honey-coloured stone cities, ancient monasteries and one of the richest culinary traditions in the world.
Southeastern Anatolia
The cradle of civilisation.
At Göbeklitepe, monumental stone pillars carved more than 11,000 years ago have changed our understanding of the Neolithic world. Nearby, Şanlıurfa honours its tradition as the birthplace of Abraham.
Gaziantep, a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy, is home to the Zeugma Mosaic Museum, while Mardin's stone houses and Syriac monasteries overlook the plains of Mesopotamia.
Discover
The essence of Mesopotamia.
Stone Architecture
Madrasas, mansions and carved arches in honey-coloured stone.
Şanlıurfa
Balıklıgöl, the Sacred Fish Lake, and its historic bazaar.
Mardin Old Town
Stone houses climbing the hillside above the Mesopotamian plains.
Must-See
Highlights not to miss.
- 01Göbeklitepe
- 02Şanlıurfa Archaeology Museum
- 03Balıklıgöl
- 04Zeugma Mosaic Museum
- 05Halfeti boat trip on the Euphrates
- 06Mardin old town
- 07Deyrulzafaran Monastery
- 08Mount Nemrut
- ArchaeologyGöbeklitepe, Karahantepe and Mount Nemrut.
- GastronomyGaziantep, a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy.
- Faith & HeritageMonasteries, mosques and ancient Harran.
- Special-Interest GroupsCulture-focused programmes with expert guides.
Sample Itinerary
Three days in Mesopotamia.
A starting point. Every programme is adapted to your travellers, season and pace.
Gaziantep
Zeugma Mosaic Museum, the Copper Bazaar and baklava tasting.
Halfeti & Şanlıurfa
Euphrates boat trip, then Balıklıgöl in Şanlıurfa.
Göbeklitepe & Mardin
The world's oldest known temple, then on to Mardin.
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