Day Tour to Dara & Midyat

Step into the heart of Mesopotamia on this full-day cultural journey through some of southeastern Turkey's most captivating historical sites. Your tour begins at Dara Ancient City, once a strategic Roman border settlement. Wander among its impressive fortification walls, explore the remains of the Agora, and marvel at the ingenious Castellum Aqua water system. Visit the atmospheric stone-built cisterns and necropolis, where ancient engineering and history come together in a dramatic landscape carved from stone. Next, travel to the timeless streets of Midyat Ancient City, famous for its silver handcrafted works (telkari). Visit a traditional Midyat guest house and lose yourself in the narrow backstreets, where old mansions, artisan workshops, and everyday local life create a living museum. The final stop is the serene Virgin Mary Monastery in Anıtlı Village, one of the region's important Syriac Christian sites. Surrounded by peaceful countryside, the monastery offers a quiet, spiritual conclusion to a day rich in history, culture, and faith. After the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel or airport.