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Discover the strongest stops of Adıyaman in a single, unhurried day: Mount Nemrut National Park (Commagene Colossal Statues), Cendere (Severan) Bridge, Arsameia on the Nymphaios Ancient City and more. Mount Nemrut, crowned at 2,134 metres by the tomb-sanctuary (hierothesion) that King Antiochus I of Commagene (69-36 BC) built for himself, is the single most iconic archaeological monument of Southeastern Anatolia and… Collected from your hotel or the meeting point, you follow a geographically fluent, no-backtracking route — with free time in the bazaar and a local table — and are returned after a full day. Our guide gives you the story behind the stones, not just the stones.
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Cancellation & refund terms
Refund rate by time remaining before departure:
- 30+ days before 100% refund
- 15–29 days before 50% refund
- 7–14 days before 25% refund
- 0–6 days / no-show No refund
Refunds are calculated on the amount paid. You start a cancellation request from your account; our team approves it and issues the refund.
Places you'll visit on this tour
Places you'll visit on this tourHighlights
Highlights- Mount Nemrut National Park (Commagene Colossal Statues)
- Cendere (Severan) Bridge — The Cendere Bridge, spanning the gorge-like bed of the Kâhta stream, is one of the most impressive examples of Roman engineering in Anatolia.
- Arsameia on the Nymphaios Ancient City — Arsameia on the Nymphaios, set on a hillside above the Kâhta stream (the ancient Nymphaios), was a royal seat and cult centre of the Kingdom of Commagene.
- Karakuş Tumulus (Commagene Royal Women's Monument) — The Karakuş Tumulus, rising at the entrance to the Nemrut road in the Kâhta district, is a monument dedicated to the women of the Commagene dynasty.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day-by-day itineraryDay 1 Adıyaman — arrival & Mount Nemrut National Park (Commagene Colossal Statues) & Arsameia on the Nymphaios Ancient City Lunch Estimated driving: ~0.5 h
LunchArrival in Adıyaman and check-in. The day covers Mount Nemrut National Park (Commagene Colossal Statues), Arsameia on the Nymphaios Ancient City, Cendere (Severan) Bridge and Karakuş Tumulus (Commagene Royal Women's Monument). Mount Nemrut, crowned at 2,134 metres by the tomb-sanctuary (hierothesion) that King Antiochus I of Commagene (69-36 BC) built for himself, is the single most iconic… Transfer at the end of the tour.
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08:30 - 11:00 Mount Nemrut National Park (Commagene Colossal Statues)· 150 dk
Tour coaches can drive up to the car park; the final ascent to the summit is on foot. Parking: A visitor car park just below the summit; from there a stony path leads on foot to the summit.
The eastern terrace at sunrise; the western terrace at sunset; the row of colossal statue heads; the panorama of the Euphrates valley from the ridge of the tumulus.
Poor — wheelchair access is very limited due to the stony, steep and uneven path to the summit.
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11:30 - 12:30 Arsameia on the Nymphaios Ancient City· 60 dk
Tour coaches can pull up to the entrance car park. Parking: Parking is available at the site entrance.
The Antiochus-Heracles dexiosis relief; the tunnel/cult cave entrance; the view over the Kâhta valley and Yeni Kale from the hillside.
Poor — the hillside path and steps are not suitable for wheelchairs.
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13:00 - 14:00 Lunch — local flavour stop· 60 dk
Lunch break of regional cuisine (outside half-board).
Local spread and presentation shots.
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14:00 - 14:40 Cendere (Severan) Bridge· 40 dk
Tour coaches can pull up at the car park by the bridgehead. Parking: Parking available on the north bank.
The single arch within the canyon; the surviving Roman columns; the low angle from the streambed; the pedestrian view along the bridge deck.
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15:10 - 15:40 Karakuş Tumulus (Commagene Royal Women's Monument)· 30 dk
Tour coaches can pull up at the roadside area. Parking: Flat roadside parking area.
The eagle- and lion-topped columns; the tumulus cone; the Nemrut range and the Kâhta plain in the background.
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16:10 - 17:40 Free time — city centre· 90 dk
Rest and free exploration (~1.5 hours).
The eastern terrace at sunrise; the western terrace at sunset; the row of colossal statue heads; the panorama of the Euphrates valley from the ridge of the tumulus.
Poor — wheelchair access is very limited due to the stony, steep and uneven path to the summit.
What's included, what's not?
What's included, what's not?Included
- All transport by air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional guidance (TR + EN)
- Museum and archaeological-site entries
- Professional liability insurance
Not included
- Lunches (outside half-board)
- Personal expenses and beverages
- Tips
Pickup points
- 08:15
Adıyaman
Adıyaman şehir merkezi — otel lobileri / buluşma noktası
- 06:00
Şanlıurfa
Şanlıurfa şehir merkezi — sabah buluşma, araçla katılım
08:15