Gaziantep and Halfeti Cultural Tour from Istanbul by Flight
Overview
About
Explore the rich cultural heritage of Gaziantep and Halfeti on this 4-day tour from Istanbul. Enjoy a scenic flight from Istanbul to Gaziantep, and discover the city's vibrant bazaars, historic mosques, and world-renowned cuisine. Visit the ancient city of Halfeti, with its stunning Byzantine architecture and breathtaking views of the Tigris River. Enjoy a relaxing evening in Gaziantep, with its warm hospitality and rich cultural heritage. This tour is a unique opportunity to experience the best of Turkey's cultural and historical heritage. Book now and get ready for an unforgettable adventure!
What you'll do
Meeting and pickup
What is included?
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
What is not included?
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Meet your host
Itinerary
Istanbul Culinary Tours Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do
Explore the full itinerary for Gaziantep and Halfeti Cultural Tour from Istanbul by Flight in Istanbul, Turkey. This culinary tours experience includes 6 stops over 1 day. Duration: 16 hours. Activity level: Extreme.
Here is the starting point
Istanbul Airport
Zeugma Mosaic Museum
The Zeugma Mosaic Museum in Gaziantep is one of the largest mosaic museums in the world! Inside, thousands of years of mosaics from ancient Zeugma are on display. These mosaics are of top notch quality. The craftsmanship involved in creating them some many centuries ago is simply breathtaking.The Gypsy girl is a mosaic that has eyes that follow you similar to the Mona Lisa.
Rumkale
- Enjoy the view of the glass terrace at an altitude of 150 meters in the historical Rumkale.
- Rumkale is a fascinating place with its atmosphere and view. From here we will travel to the old Halfeti by boat trip.
Old Halfeti
Halfeti was submerged under water due to the construction of a dam in the 1990, and a new town was built 15 kilometres away. As a result, the settlement is divided into Old Halfeti and New Halfeti. The old Halfeti can be reached by renting a boat, and it offers a nostalgic view of semi-submerged houses, trees, minarets, and monuments. One of the most iconic views is from the half-sunken minaret of Savasan village at Halfeti. The houses in Halfeti are made of stone, have two stories, and a flat roof. They are all parallel to each other, facing the Euphrates River.
Bakırcılar Çarşısı
- Coppersmith Bazaar (Bakırcılar Çarşısı)
- This is the historical market of copper-smith shoppers. It takes its name from the copper items sold here. Copper craftsmanship, which has a history of 400 years, is still carried out in this bazaar. Copper is transformed into cups, trays and coffee pots in the hands of the masters. The traditional shops lined up in the bazaar are still resisting the test of time, as they have for centuries. The pleasure of wandering around in the authentic atmosphere where handmade copper is sold, surrounded by large and small shops, is completely different.
Gaziantep Airport
This concludes the tour.
