4 Days Sanliurfa City Historical Tour
Highlights
- ✓Cultural Encounters: Engage with the warm and hospitable locals of Şanlıurfa and Halfeti, gaining insight into their traditions, customs, and way of life. Experience authentic Turkish hospitality as you interact with villagers, artisans, and fishermen along the way.
- ✓Şanlıurfa Cuisine: Indulge in the rich flavors of Şanlıurfa cuisine, renowned for its spicy kebabs, savory mezes, and aromatic spices. Savor local specialties such as ciğer kebabı (liver kebab), lahmacun (Turkish pizza), and baklava.
- ✓Rumkale Fortress: Explore Rumkale Fortress, a historic stronghold perched atop a rocky outcrop overlooking the Euphrates River. Learn about the fortress's strategic importance throughout history and enjoy panoramic views of the river valley below.
- ✓Halfeti Sunken Village: Discover the fascinating Halfeti Sunken Village, a submerged Ottoman-era settlement partially submerged beneath the waters of the Birecik Dam Reservoir. Marvel at the eerie sight of sunken houses, mosques, and orchards emerging from the tranquil waters.
- ✓Euphrates River Boat Tour: Embark on a scenic boat tour along the Euphrates River, winding through breathtaking landscapes of lush greenery, towering cliffs, and ancient ruins. Capture panoramic views of the Halfeti skyline and surrounding countryside.
- ✓Mevlid-i Halil Mosque: Visit Mevlid-i Halil Mosque, believed to be the burial place of the biblical prophet Abraham. Explore the mosque's elegant architecture and peaceful surroundings, steeped in religious significance and reverence.
- ✓Rızvaniye Mosque: Admire the stunning architecture of Rızvaniye Mosque, an Ottoman-era masterpiece known for its intricate tile work, domed ceilings, and serene courtyard. Step inside to experience the tranquility of this sacred space.
- ✓Şanlıurfa Bazaar: Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of Şanlıurfa's bazaars, where bustling alleys are filled with the sights, sounds, and scents of traditional Turkish commerce. Browse stalls selling spices, textiles, handicrafts, and local delicacies.
- ✓Balıklıgöl (Pool of Sacred Fish): Explore Balıklıgöl, a sacred pool surrounded by historic mosques, gardens, and courtyards. According to legend, this is where Abraham was thrown into the fire by King Nimrod, only for the flames to turn into water and the logs into fish.
- ✓Göbekli Tepe: Visit Göbekli Tepe, one of the world's oldest known temples and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Marvel at the ancient megalithic structures dating back over 12,000 years, which have revolutionized our understanding of early human civilization.
Overview
Urfa, officially known as Sanliurfa is a city with a population of over 2 million residents in southeastern Turkey, and the capital of Sanliurfa Province. Urfa is a multiethnic city with a Turkish, Kurdish and Arab population. Urfa is situated on a plain about 80 km east of the Euphrates River. Its climate features extremely hot, dry summers and cool, moist winters.
Route
Itinerary
(Dinner included)
Meet at the Sanliurfa Airport. Transfer to Sanliurfa City and check-in to the Hotel. Overnight in Sanliurfa.
(Breakfast and Lunch Dinner included)
We will pick you up from your hotel early in the morning. We are starting the Sanliurfa City Tour. The first stop of the Sanliurfa tours is the oldest temple in the world, and we are visiting the first temple, “Gobeklitepe Ruin”, which is known to be still in archaeological studies. On our next itinerary, we continue our journey with Harran, which takes its name from the temperature and the intersection of the roads and was the capital of the Umayyad for a while. Firstly, Harran Mound, which is 22 meters high in the middle of Harran City, Harran Grand Mosque carries the distinction of being the oldest mosque built during the Islamic period in Turkey, in Anatolia is located in the courtyard of the world's first Islamic Madrasah (Harran University). We visit one of the Harran houses of the Inner Castle, Historical Walls, and Conical Domes. Known for his kindness and grace, Hayat El Harrani Hz. we visit their mausoleums. We leave Harran and head towards the center of Sanliurfa. We visit the Eyup Prophet and see the cave where he suffered and drink the water he healed. We listen to the life of the Prophet, Eyyup from our guide. We reach Sanliurfa, the city of Prophets, which is the city that comes to our mind when it comes to Cig Kofte, Balikligol, and Harran. Halilu Rahman Lake, Balikli Lake, Ayn Zeliha Lake, Hz. Makam Mosque, named after the Ibrahim Authority, Rizvaniye Mosque, Mevlidi Halil Mosque, Hz. We realize it by visiting the cave where Abraham was born. After a tea break at Gumruk Han, our tour ends.
(Breakfast and Lunch Dinner included)
We will pick you up from your hotel early in the morning. We arrive at Halfeti, which has the beauty to enchant you with its historical texture under the deep blue waters of the Euphrates River.
We will see the houses of Savaşan Village submerged and the mosque submerged and pass by Rumkale and complete our fun boat tour. During our free time in Halfeti, you can walk between the narrow streets and go up to the suspension bridge. Departure to Şanlıurfa, famous for Karagül. Urfa castle: M: Ö. It was built in 240s during the Osrhoene kingdom. Return to the hotel after the tour is over. Overnight in Sanliurfa.
(Breakfast included)
After breakfast check out from your hotel and transfer to Airport for your flight back home. We hope you have enjoyed our 4 Days Sanliurfa City & Cooking Tour. We hope this was a memorable tour for you and looking forward to see you again on another tour of ours. Thank you for joining us.
What's included
- ✓Accommodation
- ✓Guide
- ✓Meals
- ✓Transport
- ✓Other included
- ✓Hygiene protocol
Not included
- ✕Flights
- ✕Insurance
- ✕Other not included
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