Zeugma Gaziantep: A Journey Full of Culture and Taste

1. Days: Gaziantep

Day 1

Zeugma Mosaic Museum: The first stop of our first day will be the Zeugma Mosaic Museum, where the world-famous Gypsy Girl mosaic and other fascinating mosaics are exhibited. Here, you will feel like you are delving into the depths of history as you wander among the elegant mosaics unearthed from the ruins of the ancient city of Zeugma. Each mosaic reflects the culture and art of the ancient period in the most beautiful way.

Bakırcılar Bazaar and Elmacı Market: After the museum, we step into the traditional markets of Gaziantep. While the Coppersmiths' Bazaar is famous for its handcrafted copper products, the Elmacı Market will fascinate you with the smell of colorful spices and fresh fruits. You can both shop here and discover the culture of Gaziantep.

Gaziantep Cuisine: Gaziantep's world-famous kebabs and baklava await you for dinner. Every bite will be an experience where you will deeply feel the city's culinary culture. While discovering local flavors, you will also gain clues about the deep history of Gaziantep cuisine.

2. Days:

Day 2

Gaziantep Castle and Bazaars Tour: After an early breakfast, we visit Gaziantep Castle, one of the symbols of the city. The castle bears many important traces of Gaziantep's history and culture. After visiting the castle, we wander the streets of the bazaars to discover the authentic atmosphere of the city more closely.

Authentic Shopping and Local Workshops: While walking among the bazaars, we visit workshops where you can see traditional handicrafts. Products such as coppersmithing, carpet weaving and handmade tiles are quite common in Gaziantep. You can chat with local artisans and get information about handcrafted products.

Taste Stops: For lunch, we stop at places that have an important place in the city's taste map. You will experience local flavors such as pistachio baklava, lahmacun and katmer, and learn how each one is made with mastery. In addition, the city's desserts and appetizers will offer an unforgettable experience.

Finally, we end the day with Gaziantep’s unique desserts. With desserts like pistachio baklava or kuymak, you will have a final taste of the city’s culinary heritage.