Pearls of History
2 days / 1 night accommodation.
DAY 1. ADANA - ISKENDERUN - ANTAKYA - ADANA
Depart from hotel/airport.. Visit Yılan Castleand after a tea break drive to visit Toprak Castle.
Visit Payas Sokollu Mehmet Paşa Complex(Castle, caravanserail, Selim Mosque and Bath.)
Arrive to Iskenderun and enjoy a sightseeing tour.
Drive to Antakya
Lunch at the Hidro Restaurant at Harbiye.
After lunch visit the famous Antakya Mosaic Museum..
After visiting Ulucami and St. Pier Church drive back to Adana.
Overnight at Adana Hilton Hotel
DAY 2. ADANA - TARSUS - MERSİN - ADANA
Depart from hotel/airport and drive to Tarsus.
At Tarsus visit the ancient ruins at Gözlükule and the Cleopatra ‘s Gate.
Visit St. Paulus Church and Tarsus Ulu Camii (mosque).
Visit the Roman ancient road, St. Paulus well and old Tarsus houses being renovated.
Tea break at Tarsus waterfalls.
Drive toMersin and enjoy a sightseeing tour.
Visit the ancient city of Kanlidivane. (Kantelis)
Drive to the small fishermen’s Village of Narlıkuyu and enjoy a lunch
Visit Cennet (Heaven) and Cehennem (hell) Caves.
Stop on the way to enjoy the view of the Kızkalesi island.
Coffee beak at the Mersin Hilton
Drive back to Adana