Flight from the designated airport to Mardin. Upon arrival, we begin our Mardin city tour.

We enjoy a panoramic view of Mardin Castle, which captivates with its commanding position overlooking the Mesopotamian Plain, and walk through the historic streets famous for their stone architecture.

Then, we explore the traces of the Artuklu period with visits to the Grand Mosque, Zinciriye Madrasa, and Kasımiye Madrasa.

Free time for filigree silver workshops and local products.

Dinner and overnight stay in Mardin.

After breakfast, we depart for Midyat. We take a short stroll through the streets of Midyat, famous for its stone mansions and Syriac architecture.

Then, we visit the Mor Gabriel Monastery, one of the most important religious centers of the Syriac Orthodox community. During our monastery visit, we learn about Mesopotamia's thousands of years of religious and cultural heritage.

We'll have a stop in Midyat for filigree silver shopping and photo opportunities.

Return to Mardin in the evening.

Dinner and overnight stay in Mardin.

After breakfast, we visit Dara Ancient City, one of the important settlements of the Roman period. We take a journey into the past in Dara with its rock tombs, cisterns, and city wall ruins.

Following the tour, transfer to the airport and return flight.

See you on another Route to the East journey…

• Round-trip airfare
• 4 nights hotel accommodation
• 4 breakfasts
• All transfers
• Professional guiding
• Akdamar boat crossing

• Lunch
• Museum & archaeological site entrance fees
• Personal expenses

✔️ Comfortable air travel
✔️ Boutique group – guided tour
✔️ History, culture and photography focused route
✔️ Filigree silver & local shopping
✔️ Unique stops with Mesopotamian views