All-inclusive Private Guided Tour of Diyarbakir City
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This all-inclusive, private, guided tour is an easy add-on to any vacation in Turkey! We will pick you up from your hotel - no worries, no stress, with a knowledgeable guide that speaks your language. Don't visit the area without experiencing the local sights and sounds of historic Diyarbakir. See the following incredible sites: Diyarbakir Fortress, the Tigris River, Diyarbakir Archeological Museum, a beautiful and historical Caravan Saray, the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Diyarbakir City Walls, the Grand Mosque of Mardin, and the Silk Road 10 Arches Bridge.8 hours
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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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Adult : 1
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Entrance fees
Lunch
Air-conditioned vehicle
Bottled water
Private transportation
Coffee and/or tea
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Tigris River (Tigri)
, Diyarbakir, TurkiyeThis historical river mentioned in the Book of Genesis is a must-see place with its natural beauty. Its length is 1900 km, with 523 km of it in Turkey. Surrounded by four countries (Iran, Iraq, Turkey, and Syria), the Tigris River is the second largest river in western Asia. With the Euphrates, it makes up a river system that borders Mesopotamia in the area known as the Fertile Crescent. An important source of both travel and irrigation, the Tigris also has a rich history that dates back to the earliest known civilizations because of its importance to a largely arid region.1 hour • Admission Ticket FreeView Location2
The fortress is a historical one. It consists of an inner fortress and an outer fortress. It has four main gates that are called Dag gate, Urfa gate, Mardin gate and Yeni gate. The walls come from the old Roman city of Amida and were constructed in their present form in the mid-fourth century AD by the emperor Constantius II.
1 hour • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location
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Diyarbakir Archeology Museum
Merkez,Backside of the Hotel Dedeman, , Diyarbakir, TurkiyeDiyarbakir Archeology Museum has been serving since 1934. It exhibits priceless historical artifacts which were obtained from excavations in the Mesopotamian plain.1 hour • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location4
Hasan Pasa HanI
Dabanoglu, Marangoz Sk. No:5, , Diyarbakir, Turkiye, 21300The caravan saray was built between 1572 and 1575 by Vezirzade Hasan Pasha, the son of Sokollu Mehmet Pasha, the Governor of Diyarbakir. Its architecture is beautiful, and it has many places inside to have a cup of tea, meals and souvenirs.2 hours • Admission Ticket FreeView Location5
Diyarbakir City Walls
Diyarbakir, Turkiye, 21300With its length of 6 kilometers, the City Walls of Diyarbakir are the second largest in the world after the Great Wall of China. It is situated 100 meters above the valley of the Tigris River. Diyarbakir still carries a medieval atmosphere with its walls encircling the city with its almost intact and impressive, 10-12 meters high and 3-5 meters thick walls.1 hour • Admission Ticket FreeView Location6
Grand Mosque
Cami Kebir, Pirinçler Sk. No: 1, Diyarbakir, Turkiye, 21300The Grand Mosque of Diyarbakir is the oldest and one of the most significant mosques in Mesopotamia. Various sources stated that the structure was transformed from the Mar Toma church upon the entry of Islam into the city in the year of 639. The plan and dimensions of Mar Toma church are not known today. After the city passed into the rule of the Seljuks in 1085, the building underwent comprehensive repair. Completed in 1092, the mosque is similar to and heavily influenced by the Umayyad Great Mosque in Damascus (which was repaired under the same Sultan Malik Shah in the twelfth century prior to work in Diyarbakir). The influence of the Damascus mosque brought Syrian architecture and decoration to Anatolia. The many inscriptions on the building show that in the following periods, it was restored by many different civilizations, with multiple additions made.30 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location7
Four-Legged Minaret
, Diyarbakir, TurkiyeThis unique minaret is square instead of round and stands on 4 legs. Some believe it represents 4 different sects of Islam.30 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location8
On Gozlu Koprusu
Dicle, Diyarbakir, Turkiye, 21200The 10 Arches Bridge (also known as the Tigris Bridge) is a historic bridge in Diyarbakir over the Tigris River in southeastern Turkey. Completed in 1065 during the Marwanid dynasty, it numbers ten arches with a total length of 178 m. Hence, it is locally called the 10 Arches Bridge (On Gözlü Köprü / Pira Dehderî).1 hour • Admission Ticket FreeView LocationMeeting and Pickup
Pickup details
Tour operator will pick up all customers from their respective locations- Travelers can choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
- Travelers will be picked up 1 hour before departure time
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Additional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Language And Guide
Tour Guide Available In
- Russian
- English
- Kurdish
- Turkish
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketShow your ticket to your tour guide. Then, your tour guide will purchase all expenses on your behalf.Cancellation & Refunds
Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Suplier may cancel the activity on account of bad weather conditions.
- Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in Europe/Istanbul time to receive 100% refund.
Operated by SilkRoad MomentsCreated on 05 Apr 2022Created on 09 Jun 2024
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