# Private Gaziantep Food and Zeugma Tour

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Language: en
Also described in: de, fr, es, it, pt, nl, ru, zh-CN, tr, ar, hi
Categories: GAZİANTEP, Turkey Tours
Last updated: 2026-11-04
Summary: A private one-day Gaziantep tour through the Zeugma Mosaic Museum, Gaziantep Castle and the copper bazaar, with lunch and a licensed guide.

## Overview

This Gaziantep private tour takes one day, with hotel pick-up and drop-off in the city. A licensed guide, a minivan with driver, entrance fees and lunch at a local restaurant are included, and the guide helps you choose from the local kitchen. You see the Roman mosaics of the Zeugma Mosaic Museum, Gaziantep Castle and the coppersmiths' bazaar, with time for baklava and Turkish coffee.

## Tour highlights

**[Zeugma Mosaic Museum](https://tubostravelturkey.com/travel/the-zeugma-mosaic-museum/):** Roman floor pavements rescued from the Euphrates riverbank, including the Gypsy Girl mosaic and a bronze statue of Mars.

**[Gaziantep Castle](https://tubostravelturkey.com/travel/gaziantep-castle/):** A mound occupied for about 6,000 years, with a 1,200-meter circular wall and 12 bastions, restored after the 2023 earthquakes.

**[Copper Crafts Bazaar](https://tubostravelturkey.com/travel/gaziantep-copper-crafts-bazaar/):** Restored limestone alleys where coppersmiths hand-hammer trays, pots and coffee makers.

**[Şahinbey War of Independence Museum](https://tubostravelturkey.com/travel/sahinbey-war-of-independence-museum/):** A 12-room historic Antep house and a cave shelter used during the 1920 to 1921 siege.

## Itinerary

### Itinerary

Your guide collects you from your hotel in Gaziantep and drives to the [Zeugma Mosaic Museum](https://tubostravelturkey.com/travel/the-zeugma-mosaic-museum/). Roman floor pavements from the Euphrates riverbank fill the halls, and the Gypsy Girl mosaic and the bronze statue of Mars are the pieces most visitors remember. Because the visit is private, you can stay longer with any mosaic you like.

Lunch follows at a local restaurant, with a soft drink. Gaziantep is a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy, known for baklava and pistachios, so ask your guide which dishes to order.

After lunch a short drive brings you to [Gaziantep Castle](https://tubostravelturkey.com/travel/gaziantep-castle/). Its 1,200-meter circular wall and 12 bastions carry traces of the Romans, the Byzantine emperor Justinian I, the Mamluks and the Ottomans. The castle sits right beside the [Copper Crafts Bazaar](https://tubostravelturkey.com/travel/gaziantep-copper-crafts-bazaar/), where you can watch coppersmiths work in the old alleys and stop for baklava or Turkish coffee, at your own cost.

The last stop is the [Şahinbey War of Independence Museum](https://tubostravelturkey.com/travel/sahinbey-war-of-independence-museum/), where a historic house and a cave shelter tell the story of the siege. Your guide then drives you back to your hotel in Gaziantep for drop-off.

## Included

Lunch at a local restaurant with a soft drink.

Comfortable minivan and experienced driver.

Professional tourist guide licensed by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.

Entrance fees to the museums and sites.

Local taxes, parking and fuel.

Highway tolls.

## Not included

Optional tours.

Tips.

Flights or other travel to Gaziantep.

## Details

Tours start between 9:30 and 10:00 am and finish between 4:00 and 5:00 pm.

Hotel pick-up and drop-off in new comfortable vehicles sized for the group.

Because the tour is private, the guide can change stops and pace to suit your group.

Price is on request for your dates and group size.

Bring comfortable walking shoes for the castle walls and bazaar alleys, and sun protection for the midday walk.

Cancellation terms are in our [cancellation and refund policy](https://tubostravelturkey.com/cancellation-and-refund-policy/).

## Who this tour suits

This tour suits travelers who have one day in Gaziantep and want the main sights explained by a licensed guide. It fits people interested in Roman mosaics, Ottoman-era fortifications and craft workshops, and couples or small families who would rather set their own pace than follow a group schedule. The route stays inside the city, which keeps the day manageable for first-time visitors. Guests who want the Zeugma Ancient City or the Rumkale boat trip should book a different route, because those sites lie outside the city center.

## Best season and getting to Gaziantep

Spring and autumn are the most comfortable seasons for walking the castle walls and the bazaar alleys, when days are warm but not hot. Summer afternoons can be very hot, so the guide can plan the outdoor stops for the cooler hours of the morning. Gaziantep has its own airport, and the city is also reachable by road from other cities in the southeast. Flights are not included in the tour price, so book your arrival before you confirm your date.

## Frequently asked questions

**How long is the Gaziantep private tour?**

The tour lasts one day. It starts with hotel pick-up in Gaziantep and ends with drop-off at the same hotel, so you do not need to plan transport between sites.

**Is lunch included?**

Yes. Lunch at a local restaurant with a soft drink is included. Tips and optional tours are not included, so keep some cash for tips.

**Can I see the Zeugma mosaics without visiting Zeugma Ancient City?**

Yes. The Zeugma Mosaic Museum in central Gaziantep displays mosaics rescued from the Euphrates riverbank. The ancient city near Belkıs lies in a different district, and this route does not include it.

**Are entrance fees covered?**

Entrance fees to the museums and sites on the route are included, including the Zeugma Mosaic Museum and Gaziantep Castle. Your guide will walk you through each site on the day.

**How can I get a price?**

The price is on request for your dates and group size. Send your preferred date and the number of people on WhatsApp +90 544 674 42 28, and we will reply with a quote.

**Is a baklava tasting part of the tour?**

Lunch is included, and baklava or coffee stops are paid on the spot. The guide knows where to go in the old town and can add a tasting between stops. Tell us if food is your main interest, so we plan more time for it.

## Summaries in other languages

- de: Eine private Tagestour mit Abholung und Rückbringung am Hotel in Gaziantep, mit Mittagessen in einem lokalen Restaurant. Sie führt zu den römischen Mosaiken im Zeugma Mosaikmuseum, zur Burg von Gaziantep und zum Basar der Kupferschmiede, dazu Zeit für Baklava und türkischen Kaffee.
- fr: Un circuit privé d'une journée avec prise en charge et dépose à votre hôtel de Gaziantep, déjeuner dans un restaurant local inclus. Il couvre les mosaïques romaines du musée de la mosaïque de Zeugma, le château de Gaziantep et le bazar des chaudronniers, avec du temps pour des baklavas et un café turc.
- es: Un tour privado de un día con recogida y regreso a su hotel en Gaziantep, con almuerzo en un restaurante local. Incluye los mosaicos romanos del Museo del Mosaico de Zeugma, el castillo de Gaziantep y el bazar de los caldereros, con tiempo para baklava y café turco.
- it: Un tour privato di un giorno con prelievo e rientro al vostro hotel a Gaziantep, con pranzo in un ristorante locale. Include i mosaici romani del Museo del Mosaico di Zeugma, il castello di Gaziantep e il bazar dei ramai, con tempo per baklava e caffè turco.
- pt: Um passeio privado de um dia com busca e retorno ao seu hotel em Gaziantep, com almoço em um restaurante local. Inclui os mosaicos romanos do Museu do Mosaico de Zeugma, o castelo de Gaziantep e o bazar dos caldeireiros, com tempo para baklava e café turco.
- nl: Een privétour van één dag met ophalen en terugbrengen bij uw hotel in Gaziantep, met lunch in een lokaal restaurant. De route omvat de Romeinse mozaïeken van het Zeugma Mozaïekmuseum, het kasteel van Gaziantep en de bazaar van de koperslagers, met tijd voor baklava en Turkse koffie.
- ru: Частная экскурсия на один день с трансфером от отеля в Газиантепе и обратно, с обедом в местном ресторане. Маршрут включает римские мозаики музея мозаики Зевгмы, крепость Газиантепа и базар медников, а также время на пахлаву и турецкий кофе.
- zh-CN: 为期一天的私人游览，从加济安泰普的酒店接送，包括当地餐厅的午餐。行程参观泽乌格马马赛克博物馆的罗马马赛克、加济安泰普城堡和铜匠集市，并有时间品尝果仁蜜饼和土耳其咖啡。
- tr: Gaziantep'teki otelinizden alınıp bırakılmasını içeren, yerel bir restoranda öğle yemeği dahil, bir gün süren özel tur. Zeugma Mozaik Müzesi'ndeki Roma mozaikleri, Gaziantep Kalesi ve bakırcılar çarşısı gezilir; baklava ve Türk kahvesi için zaman ayrılır.
- ar: جولة خاصة مدتها يوم واحد مع استقبال من فندقك في غازي عنتاب وإعادتك إليه، مع غداء في مطعم محلي. تشمل فسيفساء زوغما الرومانية في متحف الفسيفساء وقلعة غازي عنتاب وسوق النحاسين، مع وقت للبقلاوة والقهوة التركية.
- hi: गाज़ियांटेप में आपके होटल से लेने और वापस छोड़ने वाला एक दिन का निजी टूर, जिसमें एक स्थानीय रेस्टोरेंट में दोपहर का भोजन शामिल है। इसमें ज़्यूग्मा मोज़ेक संग्रहालय के रोमन मोज़ेक, गाज़ियांटेप किला और ताँबे के कारीगरों का बाज़ार देखे जाते हैं, और बकलावा व तुर्की कॉफ़ी का समय भी है।

## Images

- https://tubostravelturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/191619zeugma-mozaik-muzesijpg.jpg — The Zeugma Mosaic Museum – Detail of the Roman Oceanus and Tethys mosaic with sea creatures at Zeugma. Photo: Bernard Gagnon, CC BY-SA 3.0 (Wikimedia Commons)
- https://tubostravelturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/199915-scaled.jpg — 199915
- https://tubostravelturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/photo1jpg.jpg — photo1jpg
- https://tubostravelturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Gaziantep_castle.jpg — (c)Gaspar Hajdu-gase12@hotmail.com:)
- https://tubostravelturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/War-of-Independence-Museum.jpg — Sahinbey War of Independence Museum – Stone-arched underground soap production room with cauldron and vats. Photo: Dosseman, CC BY-SA 4.0 (Wikimedia Commons)
- https://tubostravelturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/237057milli-mucadele-muzesi-7jpg.jpg — Sahinbey War of Independence Museum – Underground cave diorama of weapon making with wax figures and glass walkway. Photo: Dosseman, CC BY-SA 4.0 (Wikimedia Commons)
- https://tubostravelturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/1200x627-gaziantep-land-of-mosaics-copper-and-great-food-1569014808054.jpg — 1200×627-gaziantep-land-of-mosaics-copper-and-great-food-1569014808054
- https://tubostravelturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/istockphoto-1154666421-170667a.jpg — Rum Castle – High-angle view of Rum Castle peninsula surrounded by the Euphrates River

## Sources

- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zeugma_Mosaic_Museum
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gaziantep_Castle
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gaziantep
- https://muze.gov.tr

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