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Mount Nemrut Sunset and Sunrise from Istanbul by Flight

Activity Duration (2+ days)
Moderate
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Mount Nemrut Sunset and Sunrise from Istanbul by Flight
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Enjoy a breathtaking sunset and sunrise at Mount Nemrut, with a convenient flight from Istanbul.

What you'll do

Experience the breathtaking sight of Mount Nemrut during sunrise or sunset. At an altitude of 2134m, Mount Nemrut offers a spectacular viewpoint for sunrise or sunset. This UNESCO World Heritage site is located in the Adiyaman province of Southeastern Turkey. The site features the temple-tomb of King Antiochus, considered one of the finest constructions of the Hellenistic period, built in the first century BC. The burial mound is 145 metres in diameter and 50 metres high, surrounded by statues of lions, eagles, Greek gods such as Zeus and Hercules, as well as Antiochus himself. This tour also includes a visit to Karakuş Tümülüsü (Black Bird Burial Mound), a monumental tomb built for female members of the Commagene Kingdom. Additionally, the tour includes a visit to Cendere Bridge, one of the few surviving bridges from the Roman period, and Arsameia, the summer capital of the Kommagane kingdom

Meeting and pickup

Multiple pickup locations offered.
Additional pickup options
  • Pickup detailsVery early morning before sunrise, we will pick you up from your hotel/address and arrange the transfer service to İstanbul airport.
  • Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
End: This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What is included?

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation

What is not included?

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

Meet your host

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Golden travel services
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Host since 2025

Itinerary

Istanbul Sacred Site Pilgrimages Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do

Explore the full itinerary for Mount Nemrut Sunset and Sunrise from Istanbul by Flight in Istanbul, Turkey. This sacred site pilgrimages experience includes 7 stops over 2 days. Duration: 48 hours. Activity level: Moderate.

Total 7 stops
Meals included:, Lunch
Accommodation included:, RAMADA HOTEL ADIYAMAN will be arranged with very good breakfast.

Here is the starting point

Istanbul Airport
1

Istanbul Airport

Stop: 4 hours ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
Istanbul Airport
  • Around 09:00am we will pick you up from your hotel/address and arrange the transfer service to İstanbul airport.
  • Arrival at the Airport after your check inn, you will take flight from İstanbul airport to Adıyaman Airport.
  • We will wait for you at the arrival exit gate with your name on signboard and from there we will drive closest city to Mount Nemrut (Kahta).
2

Karakus Tumulusu

Stop: 60 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
Karakus Tumulusu
  • It takes its name from the eagle statue at the entrance of the tumulus. It is a monumental tomb built for female members of the Commagene Kingdom.
  • The mausoleum, decorated with eagle, lion and bull statues placed on three columns, reflects the strong cultural and religious structure of the Commagene Kingdom.
3

Cendere Bridge

Stop: 60 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
Cendere Bridge

The Cendere Bridge, also known as the Septimus Severus Bridge. This 120-meter-long bridge is intriguing because it was built without using mortar. One of the few surviving bridges from the Roman period

4

Arsemia Antik Kenti

Stop: 60 minutes ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
Arsemia Antik Kenti

Arsameia, the summer capital of the Kommagane kingdom, is a very beautiful historical place with two tunnels and statues that still exist, although they are ruined. All the secrets of the Commagene civilization have been revealed from the inscriptions obtained and translated here. The history of Commagene is written here in Greek and moving upwards, there is a relief showing the scene of Mithradathes Kalinikos, the founder of the Kingdom of Commagene, shaking hands with Hercules Harekles. There are two caves, one of which was carved by human hands, is 158 m long and has two rooms spaced at the end with stairs towards it. This area is the burial place of Antiochos' father. The other one is in the form of a large cube room with a crown-covered entrance, and there is not much information about these caves.

5

Mount Nemrut

Stop: 2 hours ·Admission includedThe admission fee is included in the tour package at no extra cost.
Mount Nemrut
  • Experience the breathtaking sight of Mount Nemrut during sunset!
  • Mount Nemrut, B.C. It was built as the monumental tomb of Antiochus I, the ruler of the Kingdom of Commagene in the 1st century. Antiochus wanted to emphasize his immortality and great power by filling these temples and colossal statues with gods and heroes from his own lineage.
  • Monumental sculptures are spread over the eastern, western and northern terraces. The eastern terrace is the sacred center and therefore the most important sculpture and architectural remains are located here. The well-preserved giant statues are made of limestone blocks and are 8-10 meters high. Although its existence is known, the king's tomb has not yet been discovered. At the end of todays tour we will drive back to city center to your hotel or we can advise you Cafe & Restaurants before resting.
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