# Private Mardin and Midyat Tour

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Language: en
Also described in: de, fr, es, it, pt, nl, ru, zh-CN, tr, ar, hi
Categories: MARDİN, Turkey Tours
Last updated: 2026-11-04
Summary: Two private days in Mardin and Midyat: old-city madrasas, stone houses, Deyrulzafaran Monastery and Midyat's carved mansions, with a licensed guide.

## Overview

This Mardin private tour runs for two days, with hotel pick-up in Mardin and one night in a hotel with breakfast. A licensed guide, a minivan with driver, lunch both days and entrance fees are included. Day one covers the old city and Deyrulzafaran Monastery. Day two follows the road to Midyat and Mor Gabriel Monastery on the Tur Abdin plateau.

## Tour highlights

**[Mardin Castle](https://tubostravelturkey.com/travel/mardin-castle/):** The Eagle's Nest on a limestone ridge, seen from the rooftop of Zinciriye Madrasa, since access to the upper citadel is limited.

**[Zinciriye Madrasa](https://tubostravelturkey.com/travel/zinciriye-madrasa/):** Completed in 1385 with a carved eastern portal and twin fluted stone domes.

**[Kasımiye Madrasa](https://tubostravelturkey.com/travel/kasimiye-madrasa/):** A two-story limestone complex finished under the Akkoyunlu ruler Sultan Kasim ibn Cihangir, with 23 student rooms.

**[Deyrulzafaran Monastery](https://tubostravelturkey.com/travel/deyrulzafaran-monastery/):** A 5th-century Syriac Orthodox complex built over an ancient subterranean Sun Temple, and the patriarchal seat from 1160 to 1932.

**[Midyat](https://tubostravelturkey.com/travel/midyat/):** Carved limestone mansions, telkari silver filigree and the Matiate underground tunnels.

## Itinerary

### Day 1 : Old city and Deyrulzafaran

Your guide collects you from your hotel in Mardin and walks you up through the old city to the rooftop of the [Zinciriye Madrasa](https://tubostravelturkey.com/travel/zinciriye-madrasa/), directly below [Mardin Castle](https://tubostravelturkey.com/travel/mardin-castle/). From the terrace you look up at the cliff ramparts. The upper citadel has faced ongoing access restrictions, so this rooftop gives the closest view of the castle on the route.

Next is the [Kasımiye Madrasa](https://tubostravelturkey.com/travel/kasimiye-madrasa/), which overlooks the Mesopotamian Plain. A walk through the [Mardin houses](https://tubostravelturkey.com/travel/mardin-houses/) follows, where stone homes sit in stepped terraces and vaulted abbara street tunnels link the lanes. Lunch at a local restaurant comes after, with a soft drink.

In the afternoon the guide drives you east of town to [Deyrulzafaran Monastery](https://tubostravelturkey.com/travel/deyrulzafaran-monastery/), where guided walks take in the churches and the patriarchal tombs. The day ends with your return to the hotel in Mardin for the night.

### Day 2 : Midyat and Mor Gabriel Monastery

After breakfast at your hotel, the guide drives east to Midyat, about 65 kilometers from central Mardin on the Tur Abdin plateau. In the old town of [Midyat](https://tubostravelturkey.com/travel/midyat/) you see carved limestone mansions and the workshops that make telkari silver filigree. The Matiate underground tunnels are the stop for anyone who enjoys the subterranean side of the town.

Mor Gabriel Monastery lies about 23 kilometers southeast of town. It was founded in 397 AD and is one of the world's oldest active Syriac Orthodox monasteries. Lunch at a local restaurant with a soft drink is included, and the guide can shorten the monastery visit if your group wants more time in town.

The tour ends with drop-off at your hotel in Mardin.

## 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.

One night in a hotel with a 4.5 or higher guest score, in a deluxe room, with breakfast.

Highway tolls.

## Not included

Travel insurance.

Dinners.

Optional tours.

Tips.

Flights or other travel to Mardin.

## 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.

The tour is private, so the guide can reorder the stops or slow the pace for your party.

Price is on request for your dates and group size.

Bring sun protection and sturdy shoes for the steep stone streets of Mardin, and modest clothing for the monastery visit.

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

## Who this tour suits

This tour suits couples and small groups who want two unhurried days in Upper Mesopotamia. It works well for travelers interested in Syriac Christian heritage, because the route gives a full morning or afternoon to Deyrulzafaran and Mor Gabriel. Anyone who only wants a single afternoon in Mardin should choose a shorter tour, since the second day is spent on the road to Midyat and back.

## Best season and getting to Mardin

Spring and autumn suit the stone streets and open terraces of Mardin best, when the air is mild. Summer is hot on the plain, so the guide can start the walks early and slow down in the afternoon. Mardin has its own airport, and Midyat is reached by road from Mardin, which the tour covers on the second day. Flights are not included in the price, so book your arrival before you confirm your dates.

## Comparison

How this tour compares

| Tour | Duration | Group | Highlights | Best for |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Private Mardin and Midyat Tour | 2 days | Private | Mardin Castle, Zinciriye and Kasımiye madrasas, Deyrulzafaran Monastery, Midyat, Mor Gabriel Monastery | Travelers who want Mardin and Midyat at a slower pace |
| [16 Days Private Unesco Turkey Tour](https://tubostravelturkey.com/travel/16-days-private-unesco-turkey-tour/) | 16 days | Private | Urfa, Deyrulzafaran Monastery, Diyarbakır Castle and Hevsel Gardens | Travelers who want Mardin as one stop in a long eastern Turkey trip |

## Frequently asked questions

**How long is the Mardin and Midyat tour?**

It lasts two days. The first day covers Mardin's old city and Deyrulzafaran Monastery, and the second day covers Midyat and Mor Gabriel Monastery. One night in a hotel with breakfast is included.

**Can we go inside Mardin Castle?**

Access to the upper citadel has been limited by a military zone and archaeological work. Your guide shows the castle from the rooftop of Zinciriye Madrasa, which gives a close view of the cliff ramparts.

**Is Midyat included, or is it an extra trip?**

Midyat is the second day of the tour, and the drive from Mardin is part of the route. Since the tour is private, you can ask your guide to spend more time in Midyat and less at the monastery.

**Is Mor Gabriel Monastery on the route?**

Yes. Mor Gabriel Monastery lies about 23 kilometers southeast of Midyat and is visited on the second day. The guide can shorten the visit if you prefer to spend more time in the town.

**How can I get a price?**

The price is on request for your dates and group size. Send your dates and group size to WhatsApp +90 544 674 42 28, and a quote will follow.

**Can we add Dara ancient city?**

Yes, on request. Dara lies southeast of Mardin on the road toward Nusaybin, so it fits best on day one if the group gives up some time in the old city. Tell us when you ask for a price, and we confirm the plan.

## Summaries in other languages

- de: Eine private Tour über zwei Tage ab Mardin mit einer Hotelübernachtung und Frühstück. Am ersten Tag stehen die Altstadt und das Kloster Deyrulzafaran auf dem Programm. Am zweiten Tag geht es über die Straße nach Midyat und zum Kloster Mor Gabriel auf dem Hochplateau von Tur Abdin.
- fr: Un circuit privé de deux jours au départ de Mardin, avec une nuit d'hôtel et le petit-déjeuner. Le premier jour couvre la vieille ville et le monastère de Deyrulzafaran. Le second suit la route vers Midyat et le monastère de Mor Gabriel, sur le plateau du Tur Abdin.
- es: Un tour privado de dos días desde Mardin, con una noche de hotel y desayuno. El primer día recorre la ciudad vieja y el monasterio de Deyrulzafaran. El segundo sigue la carretera hasta Midyat y el monasterio de Mor Gabriel, en la meseta del Tur Abdin.
- it: Un tour privato di due giorni da Mardin, con una notte in hotel e colazione. Il primo giorno copre la città vecchia e il monastero di Deyrulzafaran. Il secondo segue la strada per Midyat e il monastero di Mor Gabriel, sull'altopiano del Tur Abdin.
- pt: Um passeio privado de dois dias saindo de Mardin, com uma noite de hotel e café da manhã. O primeiro dia cobre a cidade velha e o Mosteiro de Deyrulzafaran. O segundo segue pela estrada até Midyat e o Mosteiro de Mor Gabriel, no planalto do Tur Abdin.
- nl: Een privétour van twee dagen vanuit Mardin, met één hotelnacht en ontbijt. Dag één bezoekt de oude stad en het klooster Deyrulzafaran. Dag twee volgt de weg naar Midyat en het klooster Mor Gabriel op het plateau van de Tur Abdin.
- ru: Частная экскурсия на два дня из Мардина с одной ночью в отеле и завтраком. В первый день старый город и монастырь Дейрульзафаран. Во второй день дорога до Мидьята и монастырь Мор Габриэль на плато Тур-Абдин.
- zh-CN: 从马尔丁出发的为期两天的私人游览，包括一晚酒店住宿和早餐。第一天参观老城和德鲁尔扎法兰修道院；第二天沿路前往米迪亚特，并到达图尔阿卜丁高原上的莫尔加夫列尔修道院。
- tr: Mardin'den başlayan, bir gece otelde konaklamalı ve kahvaltılı iki günlük özel tur. Birinci gün eski şehir ile Deyrulzafaran Manastırı gezilir. İkinci gün Midyat yoluna düşülür ve Tur Abdin platosundaki Mor Gabriel Manastırı'na gidilir.
- ar: جولة خاصة مدتها يومان من ماردين، مع ليلة في الفندق ووجبة إفطار. يشمل اليوم الأول المدينة القديمة ودير ديرالزعفران. ويسير اليوم الثاني على الطريق إلى ميديات ودير مار غبريال على هضبة طور عبدين.
- hi: मार्दिन से शुरू होने वाला दो दिन का निजी टूर, जिसमें एक रात होटल और नाश्ता शामिल है। पहले दिन पुराना शहर और देयरुलज़फ़रान मठ देखे जाते हैं। दूसरे दिन मिदयात के रास्ते पर चलकर तूर अब्दीन पठार का मोर गेब्रियल मठ देखा जाता है।

## Images

- https://tubostravelturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/383886mard-n-deyrulzafaran-manastiri-glcan-acar-14jpg.jpg — Deyrulzafaran Monastery – Exterior of historic stone monastery complex above terraced olive trees. Photo: Izabela Miszczak, CC BY-SA 4.0 (Wikimedia Commons)
- https://tubostravelturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/20180906164610614_KASIMIYE-MARDIN1.jpg — Kasımiye Madrasa – Stone dome with carved niche details against an evening sky. Photo: Dosseman, CC BY-SA 4.0 (Wikimedia Commons)
- https://tubostravelturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/kasimiye-madrasa.jpg — Kasımiye Madrasa – High-angle view of the courtyard, central pool, and stone arcades. Photo: Dosseman, CC BY-SA 4.0 (Wikimedia Commons)
- https://tubostravelturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/mardin-kalesi.jpg — Mardin Castle – Atop the rocky cliff above tiered stone houses in golden light. Photo: MSinjari, CC BY-SA 4.0 (Wikimedia Commons)
- https://tubostravelturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/buyuk-mardin-otelin-terasdan.jpg — buyuk-mardin-otelin-terasdan
- https://tubostravelturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/383890mard-n-z-nc-r-ye-medreses-glcan-acar-1jpg.jpg — Zinciriye Madrasa – Mardin Zinciriye Madrasa with two fluted domes below Mardin Castle cliff. Photo: Dosseman, CC BY-SA 4.0 (Wikimedia Commons)
- https://tubostravelturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/mardin-sehir-rehberi2.jpg — Midyat – Elevated view of historic stone houses and church bell tower in Midyat. Photo: Sralp2, CC BY-SA 4.0 (Wikimedia Commons)
- https://tubostravelturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/TKH-mardin-houses-stone.webp — TKH-mardin-houses-stone

## Sources

- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mardin_Castle
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Midyat
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mor_Gabriel_Monastery
- https://deyrulzafaran.org/

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