3 Day Mount Nemrut Sunrise, Şanlıurfa & Harran Tour from Cappadocia
Highlights
- Sunrise at Mount Nemrut: Watch dawn break over the summit’s monumental stone statues.
- Commagene Heritage: Learn about the ancient kingdom and explore sites including Arsameia, Cendere Bridge and Karakuş Tumulus.
- Şanlıurfa & Harran: Visit Abraham’s Cave, the Pools of Holy Carp, Harran’s beehive houses and historic ruins.
- Birecik Bald Ibis Station: Discover the local breeding station and conservation efforts for these rare birds.
- Scenic Journey to Cappadocia: Travel through the Taurus Mountains as the tour continues toward Cappadocia.
Overview
Discover the history and landscapes of southeastern Türkiye on a 3-day Mount Nemrut tour from Cappadocia. Hike to the summit of Mount Nemrut to watch the sunrise illuminate its ancient stone statues, then visit Arsameia, Cendere Bridge and the Atatürk Dam. In Şanlıurfa, see Abraham’s Cave and the Pools of Holy Carp, explore the covered bazaar, and discover the distinctive beehive houses of Harran. On the final day, visit the bald ibis breeding station in Birecik before returning to Cappadocia. Note that this tour involves long drives and an early-morning summit climb.
Route
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Meet your driver at your hotel in the morning and begin the journey to Kahta. En route, visit Karatayhan Caravanserai, a 13th-century Seljuk landmark near Kayseri. Continue to Pınarbaşı for a short tea break, then travel to Tekir for lunch.
After lunch, stop to admire and photograph the scenery of Tekir Valley before continuing to Kahta. Check in to your hotel on the slopes of Mount Nemrut, where dinner and overnight accommodation are included.
Meals: Lunch and dinner
Overnight: Hotel near Mount Nemrut
Depart early for Mount Nemrut and travel by vehicle as far as the road allows. Continue on foot to the summit, where you’ll watch the sunrise over the mountain’s monumental statues. Your guide will introduce the Commagene Kingdom and the site’s sculptures, with time to explore and take photos.
Return to the hotel for breakfast, then visit the Arsameia ruins, Cendere Bridge and Karakuş Tumulus. Continue toward Şanlıurfa, stopping at Atatürk Dam along the way. After lunch and hotel check-in, visit Abraham’s Cave and the nearby Pools of Holy Carp. Enjoy free time to explore the covered bazaar before travelling to Harran to see its distinctive beehive houses, historic city walls, castle and university ruins. Return to Şanlıurfa for dinner and overnight at your hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Overnight: Hotel in Şanlıurfa
After breakfast, travel from Şanlıurfa to Birecik, known for its bald ibis breeding station and conservation work. Visit the station to learn about these rare birds and the efforts to protect them.
After lunch, continue through the Taurus Mountains, with a short tea break along the way, before travelling onward to Cappadocia, where the tour concludes.
Meals: Breakfast and lunch
Trip includes
Included
1 night accommodation at the slopes of Nemrut Mountain
1 night hotel accommodation in Sanliurfa
PS: If this hotel list not available at the time of your booking, then we will arrange a similar hotels for your group. If you prefer a different category hotel, there might be an additional cost.
Professional English-speaking tour guides
Guiding Method Fully guided
English
Meal plan as the above itineary
Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking coach
Guided Karatayhan tour
Guided Mount Nemrut summit trek
Guided Nemrut, Sanliurfa and Harran Tours
Guided Birecik and Taurus Mountains Tours
All transfer services mentioned inside the itinerary
All entrance fees mentioned within the itinerary
Excluded
International and Domestic Flights
Please Note: Domestic flight price for adult travelers is approximately Euros: 50,00 for one way and for under 2 years old, approximately Euros: 20,00 as an insurance policy.
Insurance: All types
Personal climbing equipment
City tax
Turkey entry visa
Personal expenses: Extras at hotel or additional meals
Tipping: Tips for guides and drivers
Any other expenses which are not mentioned in the "included" section
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