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Mountain Nemrut & Adıyaman Tour from Istanbul – 2 Days 1 Night by Plane

Tour Code

46-4714

Duration

2 days

Guests

15

Price

950,00

Description

Discover the mystical world of the ancient Commagene Kingdom on this 2-day Mount Nemrut tour from Istanbul. Witness the magical sunrise over the colossal stone heads of Mount Nemrut, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and explore historical treasures that date back to the 1st century BC.

📍 Highlights of the Mount Nemrut Tour from Istanbul

  • Fly from Istanbul to Adiyaman and step back into ancient Anatolia.
  • Visit the Karakus Tumulus, the royal burial mound of the Commagene queens.
  • Walk across the Septimius Severus Bridge, a marvel of Roman engineering.
  • Explore the Arsemia Ruins, the ancient capital of Commagene.
  • Climb Mount Nemrut to see the gigantic god statues built by King Antiochus I.
  • Experience the breathtaking sunset and sunrise views over the Euphrates Valley.

✅What’s Included

  • Flight Ticket from Istanbul to Adıyaman and Adıyaman to Istanbul
  • 1-night accommodation with breakfast
  • lunch
  • Professional English-speaking licensed tour guide
  • All ground transfers in A/C, non-smoking vehicles
  • Pick-up and drop-off service from/to hotel

❌What’s Excluded

  • Personal Expenses
  • Tips for the guide and driver

 

📝Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infant seats available
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

 

Amenities

  • 1 Night Accommodation
  • 2 x Lunch 1 x Breakfast
  • All Airport Transfers
  • All transportation in A/C 'NO - SMOKING' vehicle
  • English-speaking guide
  • Enterance Fees to the Museums mentioned in the itinerary
  • Flight Ticket from Istanbul to Adıyaman and Adıyaman to Istanbul
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off by air-conditioned minivan
  • Insurance

Itinerary

Day 1: Flight from Istanbul to Adiyaman - Mt Nemrut 5 Stops

Nemrut Dagi National Park

06.30 Pick up from your hotel and transfer to Istanbul airport. 09.00 Depart from Istanbul Adıyaman Mt Nemrut. 10:35 Arrive in Adıyaman airport, meet in the airport. Depart fort he Mount Nemrut tour at 12 and have a lunch at a local restraurant on our way. We will start the tour with Blackbird Tumulus, Severan Bridge, New Castle, and Arsemia. Then we will go to Month Nemrut to see world famous Statues. There are East and West Terraces where we can enjoy the most beautiful sunset of the world. After visiting Nemrut you can take your time to take photos in the neighboring valleys before going back to hotel. You can find detailed information about the places below.

Karakus Tumulusu

Here our guide will tell you all the details you need to know about the Karakuş Tumulus. The Karakuş Tumulus is a funerary monument for Queen Isias and Princesses Antiochis and Aka I of Commagene, built by Mithridates II of Commagene in 30–20 BCE, near the modern village of Çukurtaş in Kâhta District, Adıyaman Province, Turkey. Karakuş means “black bird”. The monument received this name because there is a column topped by an eagle. It is located 12 kilometres from Kâhta, Turkey. The tumulus is surrounded by groups of three Doric columns, each about 9 metres high. The columns are topped with steles, reliefs and statues of a bull, lion and eagle. An inscription indicates the presence of a royal tom that housed three women.

Cendere Bridge

Here our Guide will tell you all the details you need to know about the Severn Bridge. and we will spend about 2 hours here The Severan Bridge (Turkish: Cendere Köprüsü) is a late Roman bridge located near the ancient city of Arsameia (today Eskikale), 55 km north east of Adıyaman in southeastern Turkey. It spans the Cendere Çayı (Chabinas Creek), a tributary of Kâhta Creek, on provincial road 02-03 from Kâhta to Sincik in Adıyaman Province. This bridge was described and pictured in 1883 by archeologists Osman Hamdi Bey and Osgan Efendi.

Arsemia Antik Kenti

Here our Guide will tell you all the details you need to know about Visit Arsemia and we will spend about 1 hours here. Visit Arsemia, once the summer residence of the Commagene kings, is located sixty kilometers from Adiyaman. At the foot of this ancient city there is a magnificent relief representing Heracles (or maybe Artagnes, a Persian deity whom the Greeks identified with Heracles) shaking hands with King Mithridates of Commagene from around 50 BC and next to it is located the greatest Greek inscription of Anatolia.

Mount Nemrut

Visit Nemrut or Nemrud is a 2,134-metre-high mountain in southeastern Turkey, notable for the summit where a number of large statues are erected around what is assumed to be a royal tomb from the 1st century BC. It is one of the highest peaks in the east of the Taurus Mountains. The mountain lies 40 km north of Kahta, near Adıyaman. In 62 BCE, King Antiochus I Theos of Commagene built on the mountain top a tomb-sanctuary flanked by huge statues 8–9-metre high of himself, two lions, two eagles and various Greek, Armenian, and Iranian gods, such as Heracles-Artagnes-Ares, Zeus-Oromasdes, and Apollo-Mithras-Helios-Hermes.These statues were once seated, with names of each god inscribed on them. The heads of the statues at some stage have been removed from their bodies, and they are now scattered throughout the site. And of Our tour transfer to your hotel in Kahta and overnight…

Day 2: Return to Istanbul or Kayseri Kapadokya

Mount Nemrut

04.00am We Will pick you up from your hotel in Kahta then and we will drive to Mt Nemrut for Sunrise tour and of tour Transfer to your hotel for Rest and brekfast at 08.00 Transfer to Adıyaman airpot 11.00 Flight to Istanbul and arive to Istanbul 13.30 Transfer from airport to your hotel in Istanbul your tour is over.. We hope you had an unforgettable journey with us. It was a pleasure to show you our amazing country. We hope to see you in a different tour to discover the Turkey together. Thank you for choosing us and have a safe trip back home.

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Questions & Answers

Can I get the refund?

For your peace of mind, we offer a flexible cancellation policy:

  • Day Tours (1 day or less): You will receive a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • Package Tours: Refunds are given for cancellations made 4 days in advance.

Do you offer customizable or private tour itineraries?

Absolutely. We specialize in crafting tailor-made itineraries to suit your specific interests and schedule. Please share your preferences with us via our contact form, WhatsApp, or Instagram. Our travel consultants will design a unique program exclusively for you.

Is it possible to modify my reservation dates?

Yes, we understand that plans can change.

  • For Package Tours: You may reschedule your trip up to 4 days prior to the departure date.
  • For Daily Tours: Date changes can be made up to 24 hours in advance, subject to availability.

Do you provide airport transfer services?

Complimentary airport transfers are included in many of our extensive tour packages; please refer to the specific “Tour Inclusions” section for confirmation. For tours where transfers are not automatically included, our team can easily arrange private transportation for you upon request.

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