Mount Nemrut is at an altitude of 2,150 m (7,053 ft) from the sea level, and the tumulus which includes the tomb of the King of Commagene, Antiochos Epiphanes the I. is there. Mithradates the I., father of Antiochos to whom the tumulus belongs, took advantage of defenselessness of the Seleukos who ruled in Syria after Alexander's death, and founded the independent kingdom of Commagene in the year 80 B.C. Mithradates the I. was succeeded by his son Antiochos the I. (62-32 B.C.) who brought great fame to his country. The King who pointed out in his inscriptions that his maternal lineage had been traced back to Alexander the Great, and his paternal lineage to the Persians, joined the two cultures for this reason. Mithradates the II. was enthroned after him, and he was succeeded by Antiochos the III, during whose reign the country became powerful. After his death, Vespasianus united Commagene to the province of Syria (72 A.D.)

Weekly departures. Mid- May to Mid-October
Nemrut Dagi and Sanliurfa are two of the most intriguing places to visit in Turkey. Here the amazing combination of history, religions and the modern world are seen in one area of beautiful scenery.
Day 1 Cappadocia
Arrive in Cappadocia. Meet at the bus station or airport transfer to hotel checking hotel free time overnight in Cappadocia.

Day 2 Nemrut Dagi
Crossing the scenic Taurus Mountains and continue the journey along the plains of Mesopotamia to today's destination at Nemrut Dagi. Overnight at the mountain hotel.Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Day 3 Sanliurfa
Early morning departure for the spectacular sunrise over the stone heads and god statues of the pre Roman king Antiochus. Continue to a 14th Century castle at Eski Kale and a magnificent 3rd Century Roman bridge. Pass through the plains of Mesopotamia and the giant Ataturk Dam that tames the Euphrates River and enter the biblical town of Sanliurfa. Overnight in Sanliurfa. Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Day 4 Sanliurfa
Travel in the morning to the beehive houses of Harran, reputed to be the oldest continually inhabited community in the world. Return to Sanliurfa and explore the fascinating sites of this Old Testament town, The Sacred Carp Pools of Abraham, his birth cave and the exquisite mosque complex and fortress and discover Turkey's most traditional covered bazaar. Afternoon free to explore Sanliurfa at leisure.Overnight in Sanliurfa.Lunch Dinner

Day 3 Sanliurfa
Depart from Sanliurfa to ongoing
destinations.Breakfast

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