The Secrets of the Kingdom of Commagene: According to legend, Mount Nemrut in Adıyaman is famous for its massive mosque and statues of gods built for King Antiochus I of Commagene. The king had these statues and mosques built to show his respect for the gods and his ancestors. Another interesting point is that the same group of statues is located in two different sets. One set represents the beginning of investment, while the other represents the end of time. Isn't that amazing! Şanlıurfa, known as the city of prophets, is home to Göbeklitepe, the first temple built by humans. With its diverse demographic structure and colourful formations, the city is the pearl of Mesopotamia. Explore this visit that will change your perspective on the world.
Activity location
Adiyaman
Adiyaman, Turkiye
Meeting/Redemption Point
Mustafa Kemal Cd. 117-113
117-113 Mustafa Kemal Caddesi
02400, Girne, Adıyaman, Türkiye
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2 Day Nemrut Mountain and Gobeklitepe Private Tour
Activity duration is 2 days2d
2d
English
Language options: English
Starting time: 1:00 PM
Price details
AU$1,502.55 x 1 AdultAU$1,502.55
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Price is AU$1,502.55AU$1,502.55
includes taxes & fees
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Until Tue, 4 Aug
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1 night accommodation in a 3 star hotel in Kahta Adıyaman
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Museum Tickets
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Air-conditioned vehicle
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Breakfast
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All transfers
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Personal Expenses
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Dinner
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Public transport options are available nearby
Specialised infant seats are available
Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travellers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Activity itinerary
Day 1: Departure from your current location to Adıyaman
5 stops
Meals: lunch
Accommodation: 4 star Otel in Kahta Adıyaman
Adiyaman
3h
After being picked up from your hotel, airport, or a local address:
We begin your Nemrut Mountain tour and have lunch at a local restaurant along the way. Your tour starts with the Karakuş Tumulus, Severan Bridge, and Arsemia. Then we go to Nemrut Mountain to see the world-famous statues. There are East and West Terraces where you can enjoy one of the most beautiful sunsets in the world. After visiting Nemrut, you can take some time to take photos in the surrounding valleys before returning to your hotel. You can find detailed information about the places below.
Karakus Tumulusu
40m
Admission ticket included
Here, your guide will tell you all the details you need to know about the Karakuş Tumulus. The Karakuş Tumulus is a funerary monument built between 30-20 BC by King Mithridates II of Commagene for Queen Isias and Princesses Antiochis and Aka I, near the village of Çukurtaş in the Kahta district of Adıyaman province in present-day Turkey. Karakuş means "black bird." The monument takes its name from a column topped with an eagle. It is located 12 kilometres from the Kahta district of Türkiye. The tumulus is surrounded by three groups of Doric columns, each approximately 9 metres high. The tops of the columns feature stalactites, reliefs, and sculptures of bulls, lions, and eagles. An inscription indicates the existence of a royal tomb where three women lived.
Cendere Bridge
40m
Admission ticket included
Here, our guide will give you detailed information about the Severn Bridge, and we will spend approximately 2 hours here. The Severn Bridge (Turkish: Cendere Bridge) is a late Roman bridge located 55 km from Adıyaman in Türkiye, near the ancient city of Arsameia (present-day Eskikale). It crosses the Cendere Stream (Çabinas Stream), a tributary of the Kahta Stream, on the 02-03 route from Kahta to Sincik in the Adıyaman province. This bridge was described and illustrated in 1883 by archaeologists Osman Hamdi Bey and Osman Efendi.
Arsemia Antik Kenti
30m
Admission ticket included
Our guide will explain all the details you need to know about visiting Arsemia, where we will spend approximately one hour. Arsemia, once the summer residence of the Commagene kings, is located sixty kilometres from Adıyaman. At the foot of this ancient city lies a magnificent relief dating back to around 50 BC, depicting Heracles (or perhaps the Persian god Artagnes, whom the Greeks identified with Heracles) shaking hands with King Mithridates of Commagene, and next to it is the largest Greek inscription in Anatolia.
Mount Nemrut
2m
Admission ticket included
Nemrut, or Nemrud, is a 2,134-meter-high mountain in southeastern Türkiye, notable for its numerous large statues erected around a structure believed to be a royal tomb dating from the 1st century BC. It is one of the highest peaks in the eastern Taurus Mountains. The mountain is located 40 km north of Kahta, near Adıyaman. In 62 BC, King Antiochus I Theos of Commagene had a mausoleum-temple built on the summit, surrounded by giant statues, 8-9 metres high, of himself, two lions, two eagles, and various Greek, Armenian, and Persian gods such as Heracles-Artagnes-Ares, Zeus-Oromasdes, and Apollo-Mithras-Helios-Hermes. These statues were once in a seated position, and the name of each god was engraved on them. The heads of the statues were separated from their bodies at some point and are now scattered throughout the site. Your tour includes transfer to your hotel in Kahta and overnight stay.
Day 2: Explore the mysterious Göbekli Tepe
4 stops
Meals: lunch, breakfast
Accommodation: Not included
Ataturk Baraji Sehitler Aniti
2m
Admission ticket included
After Breakfast,start exploring Şanlıurfa. Atatürk Barajı, Fırat Nehri üzerinde Adıyaman ve Şanlıurfa illeri arasında yer almakta olup hem enerji hem de sulama amaçlı kullanılmaktadır. GAP Projesi kapsamında, Fırat Nehri üzerinde, Şanlıurfa ilinin Bozova ilçesine 24 km mesafede, Karakaya Barajı'nın 180 km aşağısında konumlanmıştır. İnşaatına 1983 yılında başlanan baraj, 1992 yılında hizmete girmiştir. 8 türbine sahip baraj, 169 metre yüksekliğindedir ve kaya dolgu barajıdır. Atatürk Barajı, dolgu hacmi bakımından dünyada 6. sırada yer almaktadır. Hidroelektrik santrali de şu anda yapım aşamasında olan 3. ve tamamlanmış 5. büyük santraldir. Ayrıca Avrupa ve Türkiye'nin en büyük barajıdır.
Göbeklitepe
3h
Admission ticket included
Göbeklitepe is one of the world's most important archaeological sites. Dating back 12,000 years, this structure, built before any records of writing or pottery, is believed to be the world's oldest ritual complex. Don't miss the opportunity to visit this fascinating place that has caused archaeologists to reconsider their views on early human history. After this tiring day, we'll have a delicious lunch of kebabs.
Balikligol
2h
Admission ticket included
We will visit the Urfa Archaeology Museum and the Aleppo Garden Mosaic Museum. These museums house a vast collection brought from the Harran and Göbeklitepe regions. We will also visit the sacred sites of Lake Ainzelha, home to millions of domesticated fish. While in Urfa, we will also visit the cave where the Prophet was born. Afterwards, we will explore the local covered market and town of Şanlıurfa, discovering many hidden treasures.
Sanliurfa
2h
After touring the city, you will be transferred to the airport.
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Mustafa Kemal Cd. 117-113
117-113 Mustafa Kemal Caddesi
02400, Girne, Adıyaman, Turkiye
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