GAP Tour from Istanbul — 4 Nights 5 Days with Turkish Airlines · Şanlıurfa, Mardin · 224

About GAP Tour from Istanbul — 4 Nights 5 Days with Turkish Airlines · Şanlıurfa, Mardin · 224

This package tour starts with Turkish Airlines flights from Istanbul and covers Şanlıurfa, Mardin, Diyarbakır and Gaziantep over 4 nights 5 days. Departure dates and availability are shared via WhatsApp. The per-person price starts at ₺23.999; the exact amount is provided via WhatsApp according to the selected date and hotel. The price for children aged 2–11 starts at ₺18.999. A ₺5.900 supplement applies to guests choosing a single room. When booking, you can choose either the Accommodation with Flights Gap Tour Accommodation Option or the Gap Tour Accommodation Option; both options include Bed & Breakfast, with no price difference. The price includes round-trip airfare, 3 nights of Half Board accommodation at hotels, 1 night of Bed & Breakfast accommodation in Şanlıurfa, 4 breakfasts, 3 dinners (open buffet or set menu), and sightseeing excursions. Entrance fees to museums, archaeological sites, national parks and private museums, breakfast on the first day, dinner on the last day, drinks with meals, and lunches are not included in the package.

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1 — Istanbul – Gaziantep – Şanlıurfa

The meeting point is the international terminal of Istanbul Airport, and you are advised to arrive at least three hours before your flight. Depart on Turkish Airlines flight TK2242 at 07:30 and arrive in Şanlıurfa at 09:30. After leaving the airport, take a panoramic tour of the city, including a visit to Ayn Zeliha Lake during the day. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are at your own expense. Overnight at a hotel in Şanlıurfa. During your free time, you can visit Balıklıgöl on your own.

Day 2 — Şanlıurfa – Mardin

After breakfast, the route continues from Şanlıurfa to Mardin. The day's itinerary includes Deyrulzafaran Monastery, Mor Gabriel Monastery, the ancient city of Dara, the Temple of the Sun and the Church of the Virgin Mary. Breakfast and dinner are included in the package; lunch is at guests' own expense. Overnight at a hotel in Mardin.

Day 3 — Mardin – Diyarbakır

After breakfast, we travel from Mardin to Diyarbakir. The day’s itinerary includes a visit to Malabadi Bridge. Breakfast and dinner are included in the package; lunch is at guests’ own expense. Overnight stay at a hotel in Diyarbakir.

Day 4 — Diyarbakır – Gaziantep

After breakfast, the journey continues from Diyarbakır to Gaziantep. During the day, you will see Cendere Bridge, Nissibi Bridge and the Reservoir. Breakfast and dinner are included in the price; lunch is at guests’ own expense. Overnight at the hotel in Gaziantep. During your free time, you can stop for dessert at one of Gaziantep’s famous baklava shops at your own expense.

Day 5 — Gaziantep – Istanbul

After breakfast and checking out of the hotel, transfer to the airport. Return to Istanbul on Turkish Airlines flight TK2237, departing at 21:10 and arriving at 23:00. During the day, visit the Zeugma Mosaic Museum, Yemeni Makers’ Bazaar, Coppersmiths’ Bazaar, Mother-of-Pearl Inlayers’ Bazaar, the ancient city of Zeugma, and Gaziantep Castle. Dinner on the last day of the itinerary is not included in the package and is at guests’ own expense.

Transport Information

Places to Visit

What’s Included

What’s Not Included

Frequently Asked Questions

How many days does the Southeastern Anatolia (GAP) tour take?

The tour is 4 nights 5 days. Accommodation in Şanlıurfa, Mardin, Diyarbakır, Gaziantep on a bed & breakfast basis.

Which cities does the tour cover?

The itinerary consists of Şanlıurfa, Gaziantep, Mardin, and Diyarbakır stops. The day-by-day program is detailed in the "Program" section of the tour page.

What is included in the tour price?

Round-trip flight ticket; 3 Nights Half Board accommodation at hotels; 1 Night Bed & Breakfast accommodation in Şanlıurfa; 4 open-buffet or set-menu breakfasts at hotels; 3 open-buffet or set-menu dinners at hotels; sightseeing tours; guide services.

What is not included in the tour price?

All museum, archaeological site, national park, private museum, and similar entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary; breakfast on the first day as specified in the itinerary; dinner on the last day as specified in the itinerary; drinks served with all meals; lunches; dinner on the overnight stay in Şanlıurfa; all personal expenses; all activities listed as optional excursions; Museum Pass (required for entry to museums affiliated with the Ministry of Culture and Tourism).

Which airline are the flights with, and what are the flight times?

Flights are operated by Turkish Airlines. Outbound: TK2242 07:30 Istanbul Airport – 09:30 Şanlıurfa; Return: TK2237 21:10 Gaziantep – 23:00 Istanbul Airport. Flight times may be changed by the airline; confirmed times will be shared in the pre-tour information.

Which hotels are used for accommodation, can I choose the hotel?

You choose your hotel when making your reservation: Flight-Included GAP Tour Accommodation Option (Bed & Breakfast, no price difference); GAP Tour Accommodation Option (Bed & Breakfast, no price difference). A supplement of ₺5.900 applies for anyone wishing to stay in a single room.

Are meals included in the price?

Accommodation is based on a Bed & Breakfast concept. Lunches and dinners are at guests' own expense.

Are there child and infant rates?

Prices for children aged 2–11 start at ₺18.999, and prices for infants aged 0–1 are ₺499. Guests aged 12 and over pay the adult price. The exact amount will be shown during the booking process based on your selected date.

On which dates are departures available?

Departure dates, prices for each date, and availability are provided via WhatsApp; you can inquire using the WhatsApp button on the page.

Is the price per person, is there a single room supplement?

The advertised price is per person in a double room and varies depending on the selected date; starting from ₺23,999. A single room supplement of ₺5,900 applies for solo travelers.