The legendary city looking out over the Mesopotamian plain from an endless hill, where stone is woven almost like lace… The 3-Day Mardin and Midyat culture tour is perfect for those who want to feel the spirit of this ancient geography where different religions and languages live together in brotherhood. You will find yourself in a fairy tale while walking under the arched passages called abbara in the streets of Old Mardin. You will watch the setting sun at the Kasımiye Madrasah and touch the massive stone walls of the Deyrulzafaran and Mor Gabriel Monasteries, which are the most important centers of the Syriac culture. This 3-day travel guide, where you will visit mansion houses and taste local delicacies in Midyat, the capital of silver filigree craftsmanship, is designed for you to visit the region in the most efficient way. You can filter hundreds of historical buildings on the Gezirota map and divide them into days according to your own pace.
In the fascinating lands of Southeastern Anatolia, a magnificent and fairytale-like adventure meticulously prepared for history enthusiasts eagerly awaits you among the ancient stone houses proudly overlooking the vast and seemingly endless plains of Mesopotamia. This in-depth cultural tour, which will continue without slowing down for three full days, reveals in all its glory this unique geography where vastly different faiths and deeply rooted civilizations have lived together in incredible peace for centuries. As you slowly wander through those narrow, labyrinthine streets that carry the strong echoes of the past to the present day, you will listen closely to the century-old secrets and tales told by each stone and every single motif on the walls, personally witnessing how gracefully time stands still in these lands.
Your first day, which begins magnificently with the famous Midyat Konuk Evi that has become the definitive symbol of Midyat, offers a great opportunity to closely and thoroughly examine one of the most beautiful examples of the region's flawless stone masonry. Immediately following this highly start, you will take a firm step into the profoundly deep and peaceful spiritual atmosphere of faith tourism with your visit to the Mor Gabriel Manastırı, widely considered one of the oldest Syriac Orthodox monasteries in the entire world. This historical and sacred place, where thousands of years of prayers continuously echo, greatly fascinates all its visitors with its tremendous architectural structure. Later in the day, you will turn your route towards the Nusaybin Sembolik Anıt area and ultimately complete this first day fully intertwined with history by taking long walks among the ruins of the ancient city of Dara-Anastasiopolis, which dazzles everyone with its glorious and rich past.
The second day continues your spiritual journey without any pause with the Deyrulzafaran Manastırı, which has been one of the most important religious centers of the Syriac Ancient Community throughout history. Afterwards, you will find indescribable peace in the courtyard of the Mardin Ulu Cami, which perfectly forms the characteristic silhouette of the city and attracts attention with its elegant and slender minaret. While the comprehensive visit to the Mardin Müzesi, which generously displays the rich archaeological and ethnographic heritage of the region, expands your vision, the Kasımiye Medresesi, regarded as one of the most educational institutions of the Artuqid period, will definitely be the peak of this beautiful day with its incredibly delicate stone carvings Mesopotamian scenery. On your third and final day, focusing slightly more on the natural and historical mysteries of the route, you will excitedly explore the depths of the Aslan Mağarası and the Midyat Mağaraları, which stand out with their highly impressive and massive formations. After seeing the remarkable historical Heykel monument nearby and the legendary Zindan cave that harbors the dark memories of the past, you will lovingly bid farewell to this magical Mesopotamian tale full of mystic legends with very special memories engraved in your mind.