In the early morning, we leave Sanliurfa and go to the Mardin. Mardin stands out for being in the middle of the great Silk Road which is one of the historic routes used by the merchants that crossed Asia to reach the Chinese empire, trading not only goods but religion, technology, and philosophy as well. We first visit the Gobeklitepe, the start point of the whole civilization. One of the most fantastic temples in the world keeps saving its mystery along from the Pre-Pottery Neolithic. You will see the obelisks in various animal and human shapes in this oldest temple on earth.

Then we will visit the Kasimiye Madrasah which was used as an education center hundreds of years ago. Using the reflection of the stars on its pool, there had been taught astronomy to the students. Syriac Deyrulzafaran Monastery is the key reason to visit Mardin. There is a historical Syriac Bible and holy stone inside and it is said that the first medical school was established here. Mosaics from the period of its foundation still stand today.

Then we will continue to Old City Mardin which is the pearl of the southeastern region of Turkey, a wonderland of traditional stone houses filled with countless cultural and historical jewels. Houses of the Old Mardin are carrying such notable architectural importance that they are not blocking each other’s view. We are going to visit the historical bazaar the Kayseriye Bedesten. Mardin is also famous for its Syriac wine, be the witness to the Telkari art, a type of jewelry design that harnesses intricately thin wires of gold and silver. We will roam around the old mystical Mardin houses using the narrow labyrinth-like narrow streets of Ancient Mardin.

At the end of the tour, you will be transferred to your hotel. Overnight in Mardin.