6 days in Sanliurfa Itinerary

Şanlıurfa, often simply known as Urfa or Al-Ruha, in ancient times Edessa, is a city with 561,465 inhabitants in south-eastern Turkey, and the capital of Şanlıurfa Province. Get some historical perspective at Zeugma Mosaic Museum and Balikligol. Museum-lovers will get to explore Sanliurfa Archeology and Mosaic Museum and Mutfak Muzesi. Explore Sanliurfa's surroundings by going to Adiyaman (Sofraz Ruins & Mount Nemrut), Gaziantep (Gaziantep Oyun ve Oyuncak Muzesi, Gaziantep Castle, &more) and Old Halfeti (in Halfeti). There's much more to do: delve into the distant past at Potbelly Hill, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Halil Ul Rahman Mosque, and contemplate the long history of Gumruk Han.

To see other places to visit, more things to do, ratings, and tourist information, read Sanliurfa trip planner.

If you are flying in from United Kingdom, the closest major aiport is Gaziantep International Airport.