Daily Malatya City Tour from Diyarbakir

Discover the Rich Heritage on a Daily Malatya City Tour from Diyarbakir

Set out on a remarkable daily excursion from Diyarbakir to uncover the fascinating historical and natural treasures of Malatya. This fully guided day tour offers travelers a seamless journey into ancient civilizations, magnificent architecture, and refreshing natural springs, all within a comfortable, air-conditioned coach.

• Aslantepe Mound: Explore one of the largest archaeological mounds in the country featuring ancient temple and palace ruins dating back to 3,600-3,500 BC.
• Malatya Archeology Museum: Discover extensive artifacts spanning from the Neolithic era through the Hittite, Urartu, Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman periods.
• Eski Malatya City Walls: Walk along historic fortifications constructed during the Roman era featuring 95 bastions and 11 entrance gates.
• Ispendere Healing Waters: Refresh yourself at renowned natural springs famous for their mineral and soda water.
• Surgu Takaza: Relax in a lush, green promenade surrounded by cooling streams and popular local trout dining spots.

Your Malatya day trip begins with a convenient morning pick-up directly from your accommodation in Diyarbakir. Relax in your modern, non-smoking vehicle as you travel toward Malatya to delve into millennia of Anatolian history. Your expert guide will lead you through extraordinary sites, starting with the monumental findings at the Aslantepe Mound and the rich collections housed within the local archeology museum.

Continuing your daily tour, you will visit the ancient defensive structures of Eski Malatya in the Battalgazi district, originally established during the reign of Roman Emperor Traianus. Afterward, the itinerary takes you to the therapeutic springs of Ispendere before concluding your sightseeing at the picturesque green promenade of Surgu Takaz, where local culinary traditions await. At the end of a memorable exploration, you will enjoy a safe transfer back to your starting hotel.