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Sultanahmet District
45m · Admission ticket included
Our driver will pick you up from your hotel and take you comfortably to the airport, ensuring a smooth start to your journey.
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2h · Admission ticket included
You’ll take a domestic flight to Adıyaman Airport to begin your journey.
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Adiyaman
10m
Upon arrival at Adıyaman Airport, you’ll be warmly welcomed by your driver and guide.
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Karakus Tumulusu
40m · Admission ticket included
Karakuş Tumulus is a striking funerary monument located near the village of Çukurtaş in the Kâhta District of Adıyaman, just 12 kilometers from Kâhta. Built between 30–20 BCE by Mithridates II of Commagene, it honors Queen Isias and Princesses Antiochis and Aka I.
Named Karakuş, meaning “black bird,” the site features a column topped with an eagle—one of several impressive 9-meter-high Doric columns surrounding the tumulus. These columns are adorned with reliefs and statues of a bull, lion, and eagle, symbolizing royal power and protection. An inscription confirms the presence of a royal tomb housing three noble women.
Here, our guide will share fascinating details about the monument’s history, symbolism, and its place in the legacy of the Kingdom of Commagene.
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Cendere Bridge
1h · Admission ticket included
Severan Bridge (Cendere Köprüsü) is a remarkable example of late Roman engineering, located near the ancient city of Arsameia (modern-day Eskikale), about 55 km northeast of Adıyaman. Spanning the Cendere Çayı, a tributary of the Kâhta Creek, this historic bridge lies along the scenic route from Kâhta to Sincik.
Built during the Roman period, the bridge was first documented in 1883 by renowned archaeologists Osman Hamdi Bey and Osman Efendi. It remains one of the best-preserved Roman bridges in the region.
During our visit, which will last approximately 1 hours, our guide will share all the fascinating details about its construction, historical significance, and the surrounding landscape.
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1h
We’ll savor a delicious local lunch in the charming village of Damlacık, surrounded by peaceful countryside and traditional flavors.
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Arsemia Antik Kenti
40m · Admission ticket included
Arsemia, once the summer residence of the Commagene kings, is located about 60 kilometers from Adıyaman. During our 1-hour visit, our guide will share the fascinating history of this ancient city, including its royal significance and unique archaeological features.
At the foot of the site, you’ll see a magnificent relief depicting Heracles (or possibly Artagnes, a Persian deity) shaking hands with King Mithridates of Commagene, dating back to around 50 BC. Nearby stands the largest Greek inscription ever found in Anatolia, offering invaluable insight into the region’s Hellenistic heritage.
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Mount Nemrut
2h · Admission ticket included
Mount Nemrut (Nemrud) rises to 2,134 meters in southeastern Turkey and is one of the highest peaks in the eastern Taurus Mountains. Located 40 km north of Kâhta, near Adıyaman, it is world-renowned for its monumental summit, where a royal tomb and colossal statues were erected in the 1st century BCE.
In 62 BCE, King Antiochus I Theos of Commagene built a tomb-sanctuary at the mountain’s peak, flanked by 8–9 meter-high statues of himself, lions, eagles, and a pantheon of gods from Greek, Armenian, and Persian traditions—including Heracles-Artagnes-Ares, Zeus-Oromasdes, and Apollo-Mithras-Helios-Hermes.
Originally seated in grandeur, the statues now lie scattered across the site, with their heads separated from their bodies, creating a dramatic and mysterious landscape. Mount Nemrut remains one of the most iconic archaeological and spiritual destinations in Turkey, offering breathtaking views and a profound connection to ancient history.
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Adiyaman
2h
At the end of the tour, you will fly back to Istanbul, concluding your unforgettable journey through the ancient wonders and cultural treasures of Southeastern Turkey.
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40m · Admission ticket included
Your driver will be waiting to transfer you to your hotel, ensuring a smooth and comfortable end to your journey.
