
Day Tour to the Ancient City of Dara & Midyat
All year round
Private tour
Step into the heart of Mesopotamia on this full-day cultural journey through some of southeastern Turkey’s most captivating historical sites.
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Dara ancient city (The Fortification Walls, Agora, Castellum Aqua, Necropolis, Cisterns)
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Midyat Ancient city (Guest house, backstreets of Midyat)
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Virgin Mary Monastery (Anitli Village)
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-build 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. 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.
PRICES:
1 person $550(USD)
2 person $590(USD)
3+please contact us.
What is included:
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Pickup from and drop-off at airport/hotel in Mardin or Sanliurfa
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Licensed English-speaking guide
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Admission fees to all sites
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Private Transportation with A/C
What’s Extra :
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Personal expenses
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Food, drinks, snacks
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Travel insurance
Tour Duration:
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Approximately 8 hours
*Sequence of the sites visited are subject to change.



















