# Private Mount Nemrut Tour

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Also described in: de, fr, es, it, pt, nl, ru, zh-CN, tr, ar, hi
Categories: ADIYAMAN, Turkey Tours
Last updated: 2026-11-04
Summary: Two-day private tour from Adıyaman to Mount Nemrut, with the Commagene tombs, Cendere Bridge, Arsameia, a hotel night and a licensed guide.

## Overview

This Mount Nemrut private tour takes two days, with hotel pick-up in Adıyaman and one night in a hotel near the mountain in Kahta. A licensed guide, a minivan with driver, lunch both days, breakfast at the hotel and entrance fees are included. Day one covers the Commagene tombs and the Cendere Bridge, and day two goes up to the statues on the summit terraces.

## Tour highlights

**[Mount Nemrut](https://tubostravelturkey.com/travel/mount-nemrut/):** The royal sanctuary and tomb of King Antiochus I Theos, at 2,150 meters, with its Eastern and Western terraces. The summit climb runs from May to October.

**[Cendere Bridge](https://tubostravelturkey.com/travel/cendere-bridge/):** Built between AD 198 and 200 by the 16th Roman Legion, with a single mortarless limestone arch and three of its four original columns.

**[Perre Ancient City](https://tubostravelturkey.com/travel/perre-ancient-city/):** One of the five major cities of the Commagene Kingdom, with more than 200 rock-cut chamber tombs.

**[Karakuş Tumulus](https://tubostravelturkey.com/travel/karakus-tumulus/):** The pebble burial mound of Queen Isias and her family, with Doric columns topped by a stone eagle and a bull.

**[Arsameia Ancient City](https://tubostravelturkey.com/travel/arsameia-ancient-city/):** The summer capital and royal sanctuary of Commagene, with a 10-ton handshake relief of Heracles and King Antiochos I.

## Itinerary

### Day 1 : Commagene tombs, bridge and rock reliefs

Your guide collects you from your hotel in Adıyaman and drives about 5 kilometers to [Perre Ancient City](https://tubostravelturkey.com/travel/perre-ancient-city/). You walk among the rock-cut chamber tombs, the ancient wine presses and a Roman stone fountain that still flows. The next stop is the [Cendere Bridge](https://tubostravelturkey.com/travel/cendere-bridge/), where the guide explains why one of its four original columns is missing.

Then the car heads to Kahta. At [Karakuş Tumulus](https://tubostravelturkey.com/travel/karakus-tumulus/) you see the Doric columns topped by a stone eagle and a bull on the hilltop. After lunch at a local restaurant with a soft drink, you cross to [Arsameia Ancient City](https://tubostravelturkey.com/travel/arsameia-ancient-city/), which sits opposite Kahta Castle on the Kahta River. You climb the ceremonial path to the 10-ton relief of Heracles and King Antiochos I. The day ends with check-in at your hotel in Kahta.

### Day 2 : Mount Nemrut and the drop-off

After breakfast your guide meets you in the hotel lobby and drives up to [Mount Nemrut](https://tubostravelturkey.com/travel/mount-nemrut/) in the Kahta district. The summit sits at 2,150 meters, and the drive up is the longest part of the day. You walk to the Eastern and Western terraces to see the monumental limestone heads of Greek and Persian deities that King Antiochus I placed there. The guide describes how the statues were arranged around the tomb mound, so you can match each head to its place on the terrace.

The climb is possible from May to October, so confirm the date before you travel. The mountain air can be cold even in warmer months, so keep a layer in your bag. After lunch at a local restaurant with a soft drink, you return to Adıyaman. The day ends with the drop-off at your hotel.

## 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 Adıyaman.

## 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.

Private tour, so stops and pace can change with the guide.

Price is on request for your dates and group size.

Bring warm layers for the mountain terraces, sun protection for the valley stops, and comfortable shoes for the uneven paths.

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 want the Commagene kingdom explained on the ground, from its rock tombs and bridges to the mountain sanctuary. History readers get useful context for Nemrut at the Cendere Bridge and Arsameia. It also suits anyone who prefers two relaxed days to one long day on the road. Travelers who are also planning Göbeklitepe can compare the Commagene reliefs with the older carvings there, since both sit in the southeastern part of the country. Because the tour is private, the guide can spend longer at the reliefs that interest you most.

## Season for the summit and reaching Adıyaman

The climb to the Nemrut terraces is generally possible from May to October, so choose dates in that window first and send them to us before you book. The valley sites on day one are visited in the open air, which makes spring and autumn comfortable for walking. Flights are not included, so send us your arrival airport and time, and we plan the first pick-up around them. Adıyaman Airport is the closest.

## Comparison

Mount Nemrut tours compared

| Tour | Duration | Group | Highlights | Best for |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Private Mount Nemrut Tour | 2 days | Private | Mount Nemrut, Cendere Bridge, Karakuş Tumulus, Arsameia | Commagene sites with one night in Kahta |
| [6 Days Private Cappadocia, Kahta, Göbeklitepe, Urfa, Nemrut Tour](https://tubostravelturkey.com/travel/6-days-private-cappadocia-kahta-gobeklitepe-urfa-nemrud-tour/) | 6 days | Private | Karatay Caravanserai, Mount Nemrut, Harran | Travelers adding Cappadocia and Göbeklitepe |
| [9 Days Private Turkey Tour: Cappadocia, Nemrut, Göbeklitepe and Istanbul](https://tubostravelturkey.com/travel/9-days-private-turkey-tour-2/) | 9 days | Private | Mount Nemrut, Harran, Urfa | A longer private route across Turkey |
| [16 Days Private Unesco Turkey Tour](https://tubostravelturkey.com/travel/16-days-private-unesco-turkey-tour/) | 16 days | Private | Mount Nemrut, Harran, Divriği | Travelers who want the full UNESCO circuit |

## Frequently asked questions

**How do I get a price for the Nemrut tour?**

Price is on request for your dates and group size. Send us a WhatsApp message on +90 544 674 42 28 with your preferred dates, your hotel in Adıyaman and the number of guests, and we reply with the price for your group.

**Can we see Mount Nemrut outside the season?**

The climb to the terraces is generally possible from May to October, so the summit visit needs dates in that window. Tell us your preferred dates when you ask for a price, and we confirm what the summit visit allows on those days.

**Is the hotel night included?**

Yes. Two-day tours include one night in a hotel with breakfast. Lunch at a local restaurant with a soft drink, a minivan with an experienced driver, the licensed guide and entrance fees to the sites are also included. Tips are not.

**Is the Adıyaman Museum on the route?**

No. The museum building has remained closed since the February 2023 earthquakes, so it is not part of this tour. Perre Ancient City and the other open-air sites cover the same region's history on the route instead.

**What should I wear for the mountain?**

Bring warm layers for the terraces, since the summit stands at 2,150 meters and the wind can be cold. Pack sun protection for the valley stops and comfortable shoes for the paths around the sites.

**Can we see sunrise or sunset on Nemrut?**

Yes, when the road is open on your date. Sunrise and sunset are the classic times on the terraces, and because the tour is private the guide can shift the day's timing. Ask when you request a price, since an early or late visit changes the schedule.

## Summaries in other languages

- de: Eine private Tour über zwei Tage ab Adıyaman mit einer Übernachtung in Kahta nahe dem Berg. Sie führt zu den Kommagene Grabanlagen, zur Cendere Brücke und zu den Statuen auf den Gipfelterrassen des Nemrut Dağı.
- fr: Un circuit privé de deux jours au départ d'Adıyaman, avec une nuit à Kahta près de la montagne. Il couvre les tombeaux de Commagène, le pont de Cendere et les statues des terrasses sommitales du mont Nemrut.
- es: Un tour privado de dos días que sale de Adıyaman, con una noche en Kahta, cerca de la montaña. Incluye las tumbas de Comagene, el puente de Cendere y las estatuas de las terrazas de la cima del monte Nemrut.
- it: Un tour privato di due giorni da Adıyaman, con una notte a Kahta vicino alla montagna. Include le tombe della Commagene, il ponte di Cendere e le statue sulle terrazze della cima del monte Nemrut.
- pt: Um passeio privado de dois dias saindo de Adıyaman, com uma noite em Kahta, perto da montanha. Inclui os túmulos de Comagene, a Ponte de Cendere e as estátuas dos terraços do topo do monte Nemrut.
- nl: Een privétour van twee dagen vanuit Adıyaman, met één nacht in Kahta vlak bij de berg. De route omvat de graven van Commagene, de Cendere brug en de beelden op de terrassen van de top van de Nemrut.
- ru: Частная экскурсия на два дня из Адыямана с одной ночью в Кахте, у горы. Маршрут включает гробницы Коммагены, мост Джендере и статуи на террасах вершины горы Немрут.
- zh-CN: 为期两天的私人游览，从阿德亚曼出发，在靠近山区的卡赫塔住一晚。行程包括科马吉尼陵墓、真德雷桥，以及尼姆鲁特山顶平台上的巨型雕像。
- tr: Adıyaman'dan başlayan iki günlük özel tur; dağa yakın Kahta'da bir gece konaklanır. Kommagene mezarları, Cendere Köprüsü ve Nemrut Dağı'nın zirve terasındaki heykeller tura dahildir.
- ar: جولة خاصة مدتها يومان تبدأ من أديامان، مع ليلة في قحطة قرب الجبل. تشمل مقابر كوماجين وجسر جندرى وتماثيل الشرفات العليا لجبل نمرود.
- hi: अदियामान से शुरू होने वाला दो दिन का निजी टूर, जिसमें पहाड़ के पास कहता में एक रात ठहरना शामिल है। इसमें कोमेजीन मकबरे, जेंडेरे पुल और नेमरुत पर्वत की शिखर छतों की मूर्तियाँ शामिल हैं।

## Images

- https://tubostravelturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/turkey-exploring-mount-nemrut-overview.jpg — Mount Nemrut – Stone heads and seated colossal statues on the East Terrace of Mount Nemrut. Photo: Zhengan, CC BY-SA 4.0 (Wikimedia Commons)
- https://tubostravelturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Mount_Nemrut_-_East_Terrace_4961323529-scaled.jpg — Mount_Nemrut_-_East_Terrace_(4961323529)
- https://tubostravelturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/cendere-bridge.jpg — Cendere Bridge – Full view of Roman Cendere Bridge with stone arch and columns on rocky slope. Photo: Zorka Sojka, CC BY-SA 4.0 (Wikimedia Commons)
- https://tubostravelturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/1200px-Portuguese_Bridge_Severan_Bridge2.jpg — 1200px-Portuguese_Bridge_(Severan_Bridge)2
- https://tubostravelturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Perrhe1.jpg — Perrhe1
- https://tubostravelturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/20241118114651552_Karakus-Tumulusu-IKTM-02-6-kopya.jpg — Karakus Tumulus – Burial mound and stone column topped with an eagle statue. Photo: Bernard Gagnon, CC BY-SA 3.0 (Wikimedia Commons)
- https://tubostravelturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Image.jpg — Image
- https://tubostravelturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/224067-scaled.jpg — 224067

## Sources

- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Nemrut
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Severan_Bridge
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arsameia
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karaku%C5%9F_Tumulus
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perrhe

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