Travel Cappadocia Nemrut Highlights

Duration: 3 Days - 2 Nights (4 stars Hotel - included)

Location: Cappadocia, Nemrut MT.

Price: € 340

The mountain lies 40 km (25 mi) north of Kahta, near Adıyaman. In 62 BC, King Antiochus I Theos of Commagene built on the mountain top a tomb-sanctuary flanked by huge statues 8–9 m (26–30 ft) high of himself, two lions, two eagles and various Greek, Armenian, and Iranian gods. Many of the monuments on Mount Nemrud are ruins of the imperial cult of Commagene.

The prices mentioned above are in Euro and per person (unless stated otherwise)

INCLUDE:
NOT INCLUDE:

- English speaking guide.
- All entrance fees to Museums and sights.
- Comprehensive sightseeing.
- Deluxe A/C Transport.
- Traditional Turkish meal in Restaurant.
- Soft drinks and water during Coach touring.
- All tips to guides, escorts, drivers and hotel and restaurant staff
- All items of a personal nature, including beverages, wines, liqueurs, tea, coffee, mineral water, phone calls, laundry/valet service and food other than stated in the itinerary.
- Any other item not specifically mentioned as being included.
- Baggage, Travel insurance
- Porterage
- Accommodation
- International & Domestic flights

Itinerary

DAY 1: CAPPADOCIA TO NEMRUT DAGI

Depart Cappadocia, stopping to view the Karatay caravanserai with its fine example of high Seljuk art. Cross the scenic Taurus Mountains and continue the journey along the plains of Mesopotamia. Make a stop in Kahramanmaras to sample the authentic “Maras” beaten ice cream before continuing to Nemrut Dagi. Dinner and overnight (L/D)

DAY 2: NEMRUT DAGI TO SANLIURFA

Early morning leave your hotel for the spectacular sunrise over the stone heads and god statues of the pre-Roman king Antiochus. Return to your hotel for breakfast before visiting a 14^th century castle at Eski Kale and a magnificent 3^rd century Roman bridge at Cendere. Pass through the plains of Mesopotamia and the giant Atatürk Dam that tames the Euphrates River and enter the biblical town of Sanliurfa. Visit Sanliurfa’s Sacred Carp Pool of Abraham, the fortress and Turkey’s most traditional covered bazaar. Continue to Harran to the visit the beehive houses. Transfer to your hotel for dinner & relax. Overnight Sanliurfa (B/D)

DAY 3: SANLIURFA TO CAPPADOCIA

After breakfast we depart Sanliurfa for Gaziantep. We make a stop at Birecik, where the rare Bald Ibis once nested and home to many types of bird life. Continue through Adana and Nigde back to Cappadocia. ** (B/L)

** (For those participants wishing to travel further east, the bus for Antakya departs from Sanliurfa. For other ongoing destinations, a drop-off at Adana bus station is also included)

Please be advised:

We reserve the right to cancel the tour or run the tour on Private basis (under email notification) if minimum seats are not fulfilled. If payment is done prior the departure date, all monies will be refunded in full, or your booking can be transferred to the next day if your schedule permits and space is available.

Please note:

As much as possible we have tried to be accurate regarding pricing. CVB Travel reserves the right to change or modify its fees and schedules, suite to the changes made in various museums closing dates, public service schedules due to weather conditions and charges in Turkey, such as taxes and entrance fees, resulting from policies of official units and schedules, which will have a direct effect on the general signtseeing and costs

Nemrut Highlights