Nemrut Mountain Tours  2 Nights 3 Days

Nemrut Mountain is a significant attraction. At the top of Mt. Nemrut, King Antiochus I Theos of Commagene built his tomb-sanctuary along with huge statues (8-9 meters high). Visit the Commagene Kingdom with it's sunrise and sunset to see the monumental stones in the best possible light. It has been designated a World Cultural Heritage site by UNESCO, and is one of the most important National Parks in the country
Day 1   Cappadocia - Nemrut Mountain 
Pick up from Hotel in the morning and hit the road for Kahta. Passing Kayseri city en route, the 13th century Seljuk Caravanserai "Karatayhan" will be visited. The next stop is Pinarbasi for a short tea break. Then keep driving to Tekir for Lunch. After taking pictures of the gorgeous scenery of the Tekir Valley the drive to Kahta will continue. Check-in to Hotel at the slopes of the Nemrut Mountain. Dinner and overnight
Day 2    Nemrut - Harran 
A very early departure in the morning is awaiting you in order to view the sunrise at the summit of Mt.Nemrut. Drive by Car as far as the road will allow you after which the climb will be by walk for apprx. 25 minutes till you reach the summit.
Once there watch the beautiful sun rise between the colossal size statues and heads of the kings and Gods. After sun rise, your guide will give information about Commagene Kingdom and the statues while walking around and taking pictures. Then drive back to the hotel for breakfast. On the way down visit the ruins of the Arsemia Roman bridge of Cendere and Tumulus Tomb of Karakus. Keep driving to Sanliurfa and Harran. Onyour way, you will visit the Ataturk Dam which is the biggest dam in Middle East. Check-in to our hotel in Sanliurfa, lunchbreak.
After the lunch visit Abraham's Cave and the Pools of Holy Carp surrounding it. Free time to walk around oriental covered bazaar and drive to Harran a village of spellbinding Mud-Brick "beehive" houses mentioned in the book of genesis where Abraham spent the last years of his life. After visiting the ruins of Harran including city walls, oldest Islamic university and the castle dated to 18th century drive back to your hotel. Dinner and overnight in Sanliurfa.                                Day 3    Sanliurfa - Cappadocia
After breakfast depart from Sanliurfa to Bilecik which is known with its Bald Ibis (Kelaynak) birds. These birds are living only in Birecik and there is a very limited population of them. Visit the breeding farm of Bald Ibis birds. After lunch, drive up to the Taurus Mountains. After a short tea break drive back to Cappadocia.
**Nemrut Tours have guaranteed departure from Cappadocia every Monday and Thursday. The tour starts at 08:00 on the first day and finish at 18:00 on the third day. Price is including professional guide, entrance fees, lunches, dinners, accommodation and private AC transportation. Group size is usually between 6 and 10 people.

INCLUDING
Transportation by a comfortable AC non smoking
Luxurious car / Van with professional driver.
Professional and experienced licensed guide
during the tours
Entry fees to the museums and sites
Hotel.Dinner & Lunch