Day 1-2: Istanbul
- Day 1: Explore the religious diversity in Istanbul, visiting the Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, and the historic synagogues and churches in the Galata area.
- Day 2: Take a Bosphorus cruise to see the Ottoman palaces and fortresses, and visit the Suleymaniye Mosque, a masterpiece of Ottoman architecture.
Day 3-4: Konya and the Whirling Dervishes
- Day 3: Travel to Konya, the spiritual center of the Sufi Mevlevi Order. Visit the Mevlana Museum, the mausoleum of Jalaluddin Rumi.
- Day 4: Attend a Sema ceremony to witness the Whirling Dervishes, a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.
Day 5-6: Sanliurfa and Harran
- Day 5: Head to Sanliurfa, an important Islamic and biblical site, believed to be the birthplace of Abraham. Visit the Pool of Sacred Fish.
- Day 6: Explore the ancient city of Harran, known for its beehive houses and as the site where Prophet Abraham spent several years.
Day 7-8: Mardin
- Day 7: Travel to Mardin, a city that showcases the harmonious blend of Christian and Muslim influences. Visit the Syriac Orthodox monasteries and the historic mosques.
- Day 8: Explore the old city of Mardin, with its narrow alleys and traditional stone houses offering panoramic views of the Mesopotamian plains.
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