nemrut dagi - 4 days

Trip Price: USD $999
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Operational – May – September (Due to inclement weather at other times)

Nemrut Dagi (Mount Nimrod), a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is one of Turkey’s most breath-taking sights. Rediscovered by a geologist in 1881, and impressively located in a region that lies between the Taurus Mountains and the River Euphrates, Nemrut Dagi was built by narcissistic Antiochus II (69 to 34 B.C.), the king of a minor buffer state called Commagene between the Roman and Persian empires. Nemrut Dagi comprises a colossal funerary sanctuary dedicated to the megalomaniac king and two hierothesiums (open-air shrines) dedicated to numerous gods in statue-form including Apollo, Fortuna, Zeus, Hermes and Hercules. The heads of the gods (which have since toppled from most of the statues thanks to earthquakes) are outstanding works of art, and in their setting seem as mysterious as the figures on Easter Island. The peak of Nemrut Dagi itself is capped by the great shrine and what is rumoured to be the undiscovered tomb of Antiochus I and three female relatives. Attempts to penetrate the secret of this great tumulus pyramid where it is believed his burial vault lies have been in vain.

Note: Persons of medium fitness can achieve the summit in around 20 mins.

Special prerequistes: Warm clothes and sensible shoes, as it gets especially cold at the summit.

4 day/3 night bolt-on includes:

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Transfers by bus from Cappadocia region to Nemrut Dagi region

• 2 nights 3 star hotels

• 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners

• Visit to Kahta with en route stops at Karatay caravanserai, Kahraman Maras, visit to Kahta ancient city, old Harran and the city of Sanli Urfa

• English speaking local tour guide

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One-way economy airfare Gazientep - Istanbul, then transfer from Istanbul Ataturk to hotel and 1 night 3 star hotel - Istanbul.

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If combining Nemrut Dagi with our 10-day Turkey Unplugged tour, you’ll get a BONUS night in Cappadocia before commencing our Nemrut Dagi bolt-on! Bravo!

Departures operate in conjunction with our Turkey Unplugged and Turkey Discovered tours from May - September.

For Turkey Unplugged - Start Monday end Wednesday (fly to Istanbul) - so includes extra night FREE in Cappadocia! (Sunday)

For Turkey Discovered - Start Friday end Sunday (fly to Istanbul). Entrance fees not included.

On the go is a specialist operator of cultural and adventure tours in Turkey. Fun and informative group tours of Turkey offering frequent departures at realistic prices include highlights such as Istanbul including the Blue Mosque and Grand Bazaar in Sultanahmet, Gallipoli and ANZAC Cove, Troy, Roman Pergamum and Ephesus, Pamukkale, the Mediterranean coast including gulet cruising, Antalya, Cappadocia and the underground cities, Nemrut Dagi, the capital – Ankara. Commemorate the Diggers at ANZAC Cove, Gallipoli. On the go are the leading ANZAC specialists, with year-round packages.