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    Privately composed journeys through ancient lands.

    Privately composed journeys through ancient lands.

    Each itinerary below is a starting point — every Sumera expedition is rewritten in private dialogue with you.

    Featured Journey

    Göbeklitepe Luxury Tour

    A private, scholar-led expedition to one of the world's earliest known monumental ritual sites — crafted for discerning travelers seeking depth and quiet luxury.

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    Göbeklitepe & Şanlıurfa Private Journey1
    Expedition 1· Sample Journey· Fully Tailor-Made

    Göbeklitepe & Şanlıurfa Private Journey

    A four-day immersion in the City of Prophets — Göbeklitepe, Karahantepe and the Taş Tepeler with the lead archaeologist, Balıklıgöl at dusk, and a private boat charter on the Euphrates at Halfeti.

    Duration

    4 days · 3 nights

    Party

    2 – 6 guests

    Starting from

    From €1,750 per guest

    Prices are per person, based on double/twin sharing. Final rates may vary depending on group size, travel dates and final arrangements.

    1. D01D01 · Şanlıurfa · Arrival & Balıklıgöl at dusk. Private VIP arrival and check-in at a historic luxury boutique hotel. A peaceful evening walk at Balıklıgöl. Welcome cocktail at the hotel and an unforgettable dinner.
    2. D02D02 · Old Urfa · Göbeklitepe · Karahantepe · Taş Tepeler. A deep journey into history starting with the Şanlıurfa Archaeology Museum in the morning. In the afternoon, a privately guided visit to Göbeklitepe with the lead archaeologist, followed by Karahantepe and the Taş Tepeler. The texture of Old Urfa and local flavours throughout the day. Sunset cocktail at the hotel and an unforgettable dinner.
    3. D03D03 · Halfeti on the Euphrates. A dawn journey down to the Euphrates. Private boat tour, historic streets of Halfeti and the remains of the submerged old village. Lunch and discovery of historic sites complete the day. Sunset cocktail at the hotel and an unforgettable dinner.
    4. D04D04 · Old Urfa farewell. After breakfast, a leisurely exploration of Şanlıurfa's bazaars and the historic treasures of the city centre. An unforgettable farewell luncheon and private airport transfer.
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    Mesopotamia Discovery: Urfa – Mardin – Göbeklitepe2
    Expedition 2· Sample Journey· Fully Tailor-Made

    Mesopotamia Discovery: Urfa – Mardin – Göbeklitepe

    Six days across the Mesopotamian plain — from the Neolithic sanctuaries of Şanlıurfa to the honey-stone terraces of Mardin and the Syriac monasteries of Tur Abdin.

    Duration

    6 days · 5 nights

    Party

    2 – 8 guests

    Starting from

    From €2,800 per guest

    Prices are per person, based on double/twin sharing. Final rates may vary depending on group size, travel dates and final arrangements.

    1. D01Şanlıurfa · private VIP arrival, evening at Balıklıgöl and the coppersmiths' bazaar
    2. D02Göbeklitepe at first light with the lead archaeologist, privately guided Karahantepe visit
    3. D03Harran's beehive houses at dawn, sunset on the drowned village of Halfeti
    4. D04Drive to Mardin · honey-stone old city, private rooftop dinner above the plain
    5. D05Deyrulzafaran Monastery and the Syriac heartland, Dara ancient city in the late light
    6. D06Private farewell luncheon in old Mardin, transfer to airport
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    Origins of Civilization Journey3
    Expedition 3· Sample Journey· Fully Tailor-Made

    Origins of Civilization Journey

    A signature eight-day luxury expedition through Southeastern Turkey and Upper Mesopotamia — from Gaziantep's mosaics and legendary kitchens, along the Euphrates at Halfeti, into the Neolithic sanctuaries of Şanlıurfa, and on to the timeless stone city of Mardin.

    Duration

    8 days · 7 nights

    Party

    2 – 8 guests

    Starting from

    From €3,650 per guest

    Prices are per person, based on double/twin sharing. Final rates may vary depending on group size, travel dates and final arrangements.

    1. D01D01 · Gaziantep · Arrival & Welcome. Private VIP airport meet & greet and Mercedes transfer. Check-in at a luxury boutique hotel. Welcome cocktail and a signature fine-dining experience overlooking the old city.
    2. D02D02 · Zeugma & Gaziantep Gastronomy. Private luxury breakfast, followed by the ancient city of Zeugma and a privately guided visit of the Zeugma Mosaic Museum with its lead curator. An immersive Gaziantep gastronomy experience through the copper bazaar and legendary kitchens. Evening at leisure.
    3. D03D03 · Halfeti & Şanlıurfa · Along the Euphrates. A scenic journey through Mesopotamia to Halfeti. Private boat experience on the Euphrates and exploration of the sunken town. Riverside gourmet lunch. Arrival at a luxury hotel in Şanlıurfa, welcome cocktail and signature dinner.
    4. D04D04 · Göbeklitepe · Karahantepe · Taş Tepeler. Private luxury breakfast, then a privately guided visit to Göbeklitepe — the one of the world's earliest known monumental ritual sites — with the lead archaeologist. Privately guided privately guided visit to Karahantepe and discovery of the Taş Tepeler archaeological landscape, with private interpretation throughout. Sunset return to the hotel.
    5. D05D05 · The Legacy of Civilization · Şanlıurfa Archaeology Museum & Balıklıgöl. Private luxury breakfast and a privately guided visit to Turkey's largest archaeology museum, followed by the magnificent Haleplibahçe mosaics. Balıklıgöl, the sacred pool of Abraham, and a walk through the historic bazaar. Signature regional fine dining.
    6. D06D06 · The Timeless Stone City · Mardin. Luxury breakfast and a scenic journey to Mardin. Exploration of the honey-stone old town and check-in at a luxury boutique hotel. Sunset fine-dining experience on a private terrace above the Mesopotamian plain.
    7. D07D07 · The Last Chapter of Mesopotamia · Dara & Deyrulzafaran. Luxury breakfast, then the ancient city of Dara and the Syriac monastery of Deyrulzafaran. Leisure time in old Mardin, sunset farewell cocktail and a curated farewell dinner.
    8. D08D08 · Mardin · Departure. A leisurely breakfast and last impressions of Mardin's terraces before a private transfer to the airport.
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    Mesopotamia + Cappadocia / Istanbul Extension4
    Expedition 4· Sample Journey· Fully Tailor-Made

    Mesopotamia + Cappadocia / Istanbul Extension

    A ten-day grand passage — from the Bosphorus and Hagia Sophia, through the lunar valleys of Cappadocia, to the Neolithic cradle of Şanlıurfa and the honey-stone of Mardin.

    Duration

    10 days · 9 nights

    Party

    2 – 10 guests

    Starting from

    From €4,850 per guest

    Prices are per person, based on double/twin sharing. Final rates may vary depending on group size, travel dates and final arrangements.

    1. D01Istanbul · arrival at a Bosphorus residence, private evening at the Archaeology Museum
    2. D02Istanbul · Hagia Sophia and the Basilica Cistern at opening hour, afternoon caïque on the Bosphorus
    3. D03Flight to Cappadocia · cave-suite arrival, private chef supper in a rock-cut cellar
    4. D04Cappadocia · dawn balloon over the fairy chimneys, frescoed churches of Göreme
    5. D05Cappadocia · the underground city of Derinkuyu, Ihlara Valley walk
    6. D06Flight to Gaziantep · Zeugma Mosaic Museum, drive to Şanlıurfa
    7. D07Şanlıurfa · Göbeklitepe at first light, privately guided Karahantepe visit
    8. D08Şanlıurfa · Harran's beehive houses at dawn, sunset on Halfeti
    9. D09Drive to Mardin · honey-stone city, private rooftop farewell above the plain
    10. D10Mardin · Deyrulzafaran Monastery, transfer to airport
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