Mardin & Midyat: Silk Road Stone City Tour
Explore the UNESCO-listed honey-stone city of Mardin and the artisan town of Midyat — jewels of the Silk Road built from golden limestone.
Key Tour Highlights
- Mardin — UNESCO-listed honey-stone Silk Road city
- Deyrulzafaran Syriac Orthodox Monastery (4th century AD)
- Grand Mosque of Mardin — 12th-century Artukid architecture
- Kasımıye Medrese — medieval Islamic school
- Midyat — stone mansions and silver artisan quarter
- Panoramic views over the Mesopotamian plains
- 100% Private tour
Tour Overview
Perched dramatically above the Mesopotamian plains, the ancient city of Mardin is one of Turkey's most beautiful cities — its honey-colored limestone architecture cascading down a hillside toward Syria. This private day tour takes you through Mardin's historic mosques, medieval Islamic schools, and the famous Deyrulzafaran Syriac Orthodox Monastery (4th century AD) — one of the oldest continuously functioning monasteries on Earth. Continue to Midyat, renowned for its master stonecutters and silver artisans, where stone mansions with intricate carvings still line the ancient streets.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1
Mardin & Midyat Heritage Tour
Hotel pickup (Şanlıurfa or Mardin) → Deyrulzafaran Syriac Orthodox Monastery → Mardin Old City (Grand Mosque, Kasımıye Medrese, historic bazaar) → Panoramic viewpoint → Midyat (stone mansions, silversmith quarter) → Return transfer
What's Included
- Private air-conditioned vehicle & driver
- Licensed expert guide
- Hotel/airport pick-up and drop-off
What's NOT Included
- Meals and beverages
- Monastery entrance fee (payable on-site)
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
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