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This experience explores a region where culinary traditions and human history are equally deep-rooted.
From the bustling bazaars of Gaziantep and the waters of the Euphrates to the sacred landscapes of Şanlıurfa and Göbeklitepe, the journey reveals how food, belief and community have shaped life in southeastern Türkiye for thousands of years. Along the way, local specialities, archaeological discoveries and living traditions offer a rich introduction to one of the country’s most distinctive regions.
How the Experience Unfolds
DAY 1
Gaziantep: Mosaics & Gastronomy
Arrive in Gaziantep and begin with the remarkable Zeugma Mosaic Museum, home to some of the finest Roman mosaics ever discovered. The day continues through the city’s historic bazaars and culinary traditions, from küşleme to şöbiyet, before an evening in the atmospheric courtyard of Hışvahan.
DAY 2
Halfeti, the Euphrates & Şanlıurfa
After a traditional Gaziantep breakfast of beyran soup, travel to Halfeti for a boat excursion along the Euphrates. Continue to Şanlıurfa, stopping en route for the region’s famous eggplant kebab before exploring Balıklıgöl and the historic heart of the city.
DAY 3
Soğmatar & Göbeklitepe
Begin the day with a traditional Urfa breakfast before exploring the ancient cult centre of Soğmatar. Continue to Göbeklitepe, the world’s oldest known temple complex, before transferring to the airport for your onward flight.
Key Moments
Zeugma Mosaic Museum — Extraordinary Roman mosaics rescued from the waters of the Euphrates, including the celebrated Gypsy Girl
Gaziantep Cuisine — Küşleme, şöbiyet, beyran and one of the world’s most respected culinary traditions
Halfeti & the Euphrates — Boat journeys past submerged villages and the dramatic fortress of Rumkale
Balıklıgöl — The spiritual heart of Şanlıurfa and one of the region’s most important pilgrimage sites
Soğmatar — A remarkable landscape preserving traces of ancient Mesopotamian star worship and pagan belief systems
Göbeklitepe — The world’s oldest known temple complex and one of archaeology’s most important discoveries
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