Day
1: Drive north-east to Adiyaman, 153kms north
of Gaziantep, to check in to your hotel. After
lunch travel by minibus to Nemrut Dagi to
view the stupendous colossal statues, lions
and eagles on top of Mt. Nemrut (2150 metres)
at sunset. Remember to take warm clothing,
as when the sun sets the temperature drops
rapidly. It is also very windy on top of the
mountain. Overnight Adiyaman.
Day
2: You will be driven south-east to Sanliurfa
and nearby Harran today (48kms from Sanliurfa)
to visit the extraordinary beehive-shaped
houses dating back to biblical times. The
prophet Abraham lived here for some time.
You will also see ruins of the world's largest
ancient Islamic University. After a typical
spicy lunch in Sanliurfa, tour this fascinating
city including the old bazaar, the magnificent
Holy City complex including the cave where
Abraham was reputedly born, and the Pool of
Abraham full of sacred carp and surrounded
by exquisite 17th century architecture.
