Flight from Istanbul to Adiyaman - Mt Nemrut 5 Stops

Nemrut Dagi National Park - At 06:30, guests will be picked up from their hotel and transferred to Istanbul airport. The flight to Adıyaman Mt Nemrut departs at 09:00, arriving at Adıyaman airport at 10:35. Upon arrival, guests will be met at the airport. The Mount Nemrut tour begins at 12:00, with lunch at a local restaurant en route. The tour includes visits to Blackbird Tumulus, Severan Bridge, New Castle, and Arsemia, followed by a trip to Mount Nemrut to view the renowned statues. The East and West Terraces offer a stunning sunset view. After visiting Nemrut, guests can take photos in the nearby valleys before returning to the hotel. Detailed information about the sites is provided below.

Karakus Tumulusu - The guide will provide comprehensive details about the Karakuş Tumulus, a funerary monument for Queen Isias and Princesses Antiochis and Aka I of Commagene, constructed by Mithridates II of Commagene between 30–20 BCE. Located near Çukurtaş village in Kâhta District, Adıyaman Province, Turkey, “Karakuş” translates to “black bird,” named for the eagle-topped column. Situated 12 kilometers from Kâhta, the tumulus is encircled by groups of three Doric columns, each approximately 9 meters tall, topped with steles, reliefs, and statues of a bull, lion, and eagle. An inscription reveals the presence of a royal tomb housing three women.

Cendere Bridge - The guide will share all necessary information about the Severan Bridge, where guests will spend about 2 hours. The Severan Bridge (Turkish: Cendere Köprüsü) is a late Roman bridge near the ancient city of Arsameia (now Eskikale), 55 km northeast of Adıyaman in southeastern Turkey. It spans the Cendere Çayı (Chabinas Creek), a tributary of Kâhta Creek, on provincial road 02-03 from Kâhta to Sincik in Adıyaman Province. This bridge was documented and illustrated in 1883 by archaeologists Osman Hamdi Bey and Osgan Efendi.

Arsemia Antik Kenti - The guide will provide all necessary information about Arsemia, where guests will spend about 1 hour. Arsemia, once the summer residence of the Commagene kings, is located 60 kilometers from Adiyaman. At the base of this ancient city is a magnificent relief depicting Heracles (or possibly Artagnes, a Persian deity identified with Heracles by the Greeks) shaking hands with King Mithridates of Commagene from around 50 BC. Nearby is the largest Greek inscription in Anatolia.

Mount Nemrut - Guests will visit Nemrut, a 2,134-meter-high mountain in southeastern Turkey, notable for its summit adorned with large statues surrounding what is believed to be a royal tomb from the 1st century BC. It is one of the highest peaks in the eastern Taurus Mountains, located 40 km north of Kahta, near Adıyaman. In 62 BCE, King Antiochus I Theos of Commagene constructed a tomb-sanctuary on the mountain top, flanked by enormous statues 8–9 meters high of himself, two lions, two eagles, and various Greek, Armenian, and Iranian gods, such as Heracles-Artagnes-Ares, Zeus-Oromasdes, and Apollo-Mithras-Helios-Hermes. These statues were originally seated, with each god’s name inscribed on them. The heads of the statues have been removed from their bodies and are now scattered across the site. The tour concludes with a transfer to the hotel in Kahta for an overnight stay.

Explore Mysterious Gobekli Tepe and Flight to Istanbul

Sanliurfa Archeology and Mosaic Museum - After breakfast, guests will begin exploring Sanliurfa. Urfa has been inhabited since the time of the Babylonians, followed by the Hurrites, Hittites, Assyrians, and Greeks. The tour includes visits to the Urfa Archaeological Museum and Aleppo Bahce Mosaic Museum, which house extensive collections from the Harran and Gobeklitepe areas. Guests will also visit the holy sites at Ainzelha, a lake with millions of domesticated fish, and the cave where the prophet was born. A walk through Sanliurfa’s local covered bazaar and town will reveal many hidden treasures. A delicious lunch featuring kebabs will be enjoyed.

Potbelly Hill - Gobekli Tepe is one of the world’s most significant archaeological sites, dating back 12,000 years. Built before the advent of writing or pottery, it is considered the world’s oldest ritual complex. This fascinating site is prompting archaeologists to reconsider early human history.

Balikligol - Guests will visit Abraham’s cave, the birthplace of the prophet Abraham, and the Pool of Prophet Abraham, believed to be where Prophet Abraham was cast into the fire by Nimrod.

Sanliurfa - After exploring the city, guests will drive to the airport for their evening flight back to Istanbul. Upon arrival in Istanbul, they will be met and transferred to their hotel, marking the end of the services.

• 1 night accommodation in a 3 star hotel in Kahta Adıyaman
• Museum Tickets
• Lunch
• Breakfast
• All transfers
• Domestic Roundtrip Flights

• Personal Expenses
• Dinner

The Secrets of the Commagene Kingdom: Mount Nemrut is renowned for its colossal mausoleum and statues of gods, constructed for King Antiochus I of Commagene, who reigned in Adıyaman. These impressive structures were created to honor the gods and the king’s ancestors. Notably, there are two identical sets of statues: one set greets the sunrise, while the other bids farewell to the sunset. Isn’t it magnificent?

Şanlıurfa, often referred to as the city of prophets, is also home to Göbeklitepe, the earliest temple crafted by human hands. With its diverse population and vibrant traditions, this city is the jewel of Mesopotamia. Don’t postpone this visit any longer; it will transform your view of the world.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.