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Information about Kahta, and Mt. Nemrut, Turkey
Kahta is a town in southeast Turkey that is convenient to stay in for a visit of Mt.
Nemrut. Kahta may be reached by long distance coach or you may fly to Gaziantep and go to Kahta by bus. We also organize tours starting from Cappadocia, which stay overnight in Kahta and cover both Mt. Nemrut and Sanli Urfa.
The tour itinerary for Mount Nemrut from Cappadocia is as follows:
DAY 1
CAPPADOCIA - KAHTA
Depart from your hotel in Cappadocia. We begin heading east and make a short photo stop at Incesu Caravansary. We will also get a magnificent view of Mt. Erciyes near Kayseri. Lunch and tea break. We may stop in Kahramanmaras for a taste of Turkey's most famous ice cream. Arrival in Kahta, near the mountain, check in hotel, dinner and overnight. L.D.
DAY 2
KAHTA - MT. NEMRUT - HARRAN - SANLIURFA
Rise early for the drive and the walk up to the summit of Mount Nemrut. See the magnificent relics of the tumulus of the Commagene king Antiochus Epipanes I atop Mt. Nemrut (2150m above sea-level) located near Adiyaman and Malatya. The amazing statues of the Gods on the Nemrut summit make it a very impressive site. View a fantastic sunrise from the East Terrace. Visit the East and West terraces, fire altar, statues of Apollo, Zeus, Hercules, Tyche and Antiochus Epipanes I, tumulus, and see the world's first horoscope. Descend down the mountain through small villages and beautiful scenery. Stop in Arsemia to see the old castle and remains of bridge made during the time of Alexander the Great, then cross the Cendere Roman Bridge built by Septimus Severus in the 2nd century AD and still in use! Visit Karakus, which is the tumulus of the royal Commagene women and features columns with eagle and relief. Breakfast and pack up at hotel. Drive to Harran; city of the prophet Abraham. We will walk through the village with its fortress, old Islamic school and beehive shaped adobe houses. Experience the village life. We continue to Sanli Urfa for lunch and then a view of the castle with Roman columns. Visit Mevlid Halil Mosque and the cave of Prophet Abraham. Halil Rahman Mosque and the sacred fish pool. Time permitting a chance to wander in the old Bazaar. Overnight in Sanliurfa. B.L.D
DAY 3
SANLIURFA - CAPPADOCIA
We will depart Sanli Urfa after breakfast and continue to Biracik for a view of the fortress, then and cross the Euphrates River. Biracik is known for the nearly extinct Bald Ibis. Lunch. Return early evening in Cappadocia. B.
*Note that we will ascent Nemrut Dagi (Mt. Nemrut) from the southern side. The final ascent
of 500 meters takes about 15 to 20 minutes from the parking lot, but is not too difficult, just slow going, and donkeys are available for those who cannot climb easily. Hiking boots or very good walking shoes are required.
A visit to Mt. Nemrut is recommended from late June until the end of September. Remember to bring water, sun block and warm clothing even in the summer, as it can be very cool on the summit of Mt. Nemrut. Note that the summit's altitude is 2150 meters.
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