Bus tours to the GAP region

GAP tours offer a comprehensive travel experience for those looking to explore one of Turkey's richest routes in history, culture, gastronomy, and archaeology.

The Southeastern Anatolia region offers the opportunity to discover the traces of different civilizations on the same trip, from Gaziantep's gastronomy and mosaic heritage to Şanlıurfa's Göbeklitepe and Balıklıgöl, from Adıyaman's Mount Nemrut to Mardin's historic stone houses and monasteries. GoTürkiye highlights extensive cultural routes covering Şanlıurfa, Adıyaman, Diyarbakır, and Mardin on its Mesopotamia routes.

With Bluemaxx Travel, GAP cultural tours, overnight GAP tours, flight-included GAP tours, gastronomy tours, personalized GAP tours, and VIP travel programs can be evaluated.

Gaziantep Tours

Gaziantep, one of the important stops on the GAP route, stands out with its gastronomy, historical bazaars, museums, and the Zeugma Mosaic Museum.

In particular, Zeugma Mosaic Museum, Gaziantep Castle, Bakircilar Bazaar, historical hans (caravanserais), and traditional Gaziantep cuisine can be included in culture and gastronomy-focused programs.

Gaziantep is one of the important stops for the gastronomy experience with baklava, kebabs, and local flavors in GAP tours, alongside history and culture.

Şanlıurfa Tours

Şanlıurfa is one of the most important destinations on GAP tours with its thousands of years of history, archaeological sites, traditional bazaars, and unique cuisine.

Göbeklitepe, Balıklıgöl, Şanlıurfa Archaeology Museum, Haleplibahce Mosaic Museum, and Harran can be among the prominent stops in city programs. On GoTürkiye's Şanlıurfa routes, Göbeklitepe, Balıklıgöl, and Harran are evaluated within the same cultural route.

Şanlıurfa also adds a cultural dimension to GAP tours with its traditional foods, bazaars, and night gathering experiences.

Göbeklitepe Tours

Göbeklitepe is an archaeological site located near Şanlıurfa that holds global importance for Neolithic period research.

GoTürkiye notes that Göbeklitepe dates back approximately 11,500 years and was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2018.

Therefore, Göbeklitepe tours can be positioned as one of the most important archaeology-focused experiences in GAP programs.

Halfeti Tours

Halfeti is one of the notable stops on the GAP routes with its natural and cultural fabric around the Euphrates River.

In Halfeti, Rumkale, the Euphrates River, and areas where submerged settlements are located can be explored via boat tours. GoTürkiye also highlights Halfeti with boat experiences around the Euphrates River and Rumkale.

Adıyaman and Nemrut Tours

Adıyaman, especially with Mount Nemrut, is one of the important stops on the GAP and Mesopotamian cultural routes.

The monumental statues from the Commagene period at the summit of Mount Nemrut are among the most striking historical heritages of the region. A special route extending from Göbeklitepe to Mount Nemrut is also available on GoTürkiye's Mesopotamian routes.

Mount Nemrut, Cendere Bridge, Karakuş Tumulus, and Arsameia can be evaluated in cultural programs around Adıyaman.

Mardin Tours

Mardin is one of the important destinations on GAP tours with its stone architecture, historic streets, monasteries, madrasas, and multicultural structure.

Mardin Old City, Deyrulzafaran Monastery, Kasimiye Madrasa, Zinciriye Madrasa, Dara Ancient City, and Midyat can be evaluated in different programs. These destinations are also offered as separate cultural routes on GoTürkiye's Mardin routes.

Mardin is also a strong destination for photography and gastronomy-focused travels with telkari metalwork, local cuisine, and traditional stone houses.

Midyat Tours

Midyat, located around Mardin, can be included in GAP programs with its historic stone mansions, narrow streets, bazaars, and Syriac cultural heritage.

Mor Gabriel Monastery, Midyat Guest House, and historic bazaars are among the important stops on the cultural routes in the region.

Diyarbakır Tours

Diyarbakır is one of the important stops on Southeastern Anatolia routes with its historic walls, traditional hans, bridges, and cultural heritage.

Diyarbakır Walls, Hevsel Gardens, Grand Mosque, Hasan Pasha Han, and the historic city center can be evaluated in GAP and Mesopotamian programs.

GAP Gastronomy Tours

The GAP region brings together some of Turkey's strongest gastronomy destinations on the same route.

Gaziantep, Şanlıurfa, Mardin, and Diyarbakır offer different experiences for gastronomy-focused travels with their regional cuisines.

Gaziantep cuisine, Şanlıurfa kebabs, local mezes, Mardin's traditional dishes, and region-specific flavors can be significant parts of the GAP travel experience.

GAP Cultural Tours

GAP tours do not consist solely of city visits.

Ancient cities, archaeological sites, museums, castles, monasteries, mosques, madrasas, and traditional settlements from different periods in the region can be brought together in the same travel program.

In this regard, GAP tours create a strong alternative for Turkey tours, especially for those seeking cultural and historical tours.

Flight-Included GAP Tours

Flight-included GAP tours can be considered for travelers who want to use their time more efficiently.

Flight planning, inter-city transportation, hotel accommodations, and sightseeing programs can be planned together according to the travel duration.

Options to plan flights, hotels, transfers, and tour organization together can be evaluated through Bluemaxx Travel.

Overnight GAP Tours

Due to the wide geography of the GAP region, overnight GAP tours are one of the preferred tour models for those who want to explore different cities within the same trip.

Destinations such as Gaziantep, Şanlıurfa, Adıyaman, Mardin, and Diyarbakır can be evaluated within the same program depending on the tour duration.

Personalized GAP Tours

Personalized GAP tours can be planned for those who wish to create their travel according to their own expectations, outside of standard group programs.

Travel date, accommodation category, number of cities, pace of sightseeing, special transfers, and gastronomy experiences can be shaped according to the travel plan.

VIP GAP Tours

VIP GAP tours can be prepared for those seeking a more private and comfortable travel experience.

Services such as private vehicles and transfers, selected hotels, personalized sightseeing programs, and private guiding can be evaluated according to the travel plan.