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Sign inDiscover the strongest stops of Cizre in a single, unhurried day: Tomb of the Prophet Noah, Great Mosque of Cizre, Tomb of Mem û Zîn and more. The Tomb of the Prophet Noah, in Cizre's Dağkapı quarter, lies in the basement of the Noah Mosque (Nuh Nebi Camii) that bears the same name and is spoken of as one of the world's oldest revered shrines. Collected from your hotel or the meeting point, you follow a geographically fluent, no-backtracking route — with free time in the bazaar and a local table — and are returned after a full day. Our guide gives you the story behind the stones, not just the stones.
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Cancellation & refund terms
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Refunds are calculated on the amount paid. You start a cancellation request from your account; our team approves it and issues the refund.
Places you'll visit on this tour
Places you'll visit on this tourHighlights
Highlights- Tomb of the Prophet Noah
- Great Mosque of Cizre — The Great Mosque of Cizre stands at the heart of the Dağkapı quarter and is regarded as the town's oldest place of worship.
- Tomb of Mem û Zîn — The Tomb of Mem û Zîn, set in the basement of the Abdaliye Madrasah on Cizre's walls, beneath the administrative rooms, is a shrine that houses Kurdish literature's most famous love story.
- Red Madrasah (Medreseya Sor) — The Red Madrasah, known in Kurdish as Medreseya Sor, stands on the western stretch of Cizre's historic walls in the Dağkapı quarter and is one of the monuments most identified with the town.
- Abdaliye Madrasah — The Abdaliye Madrasah, set upon Cizre's historic walls, is one of the town's most important medieval educational buildings.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day-by-day itineraryDay 1 Cizre — arrival & Tomb of the Prophet Noah & Great Mosque of Cizre Lunch
LunchArrival in Cizre and check-in. The day covers Tomb of the Prophet Noah, Great Mosque of Cizre, Abdaliye Madrasah, Tomb of Mem û Zîn and Red Madrasah (Medreseya Sor). The Tomb of the Prophet Noah, in Cizre's Dağkapı quarter, lies in the basement of the Noah Mosque (Nuh Nebi Camii) that bears the same name and is spoken of as one of the world's… Transfer at the end of the tour.
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08:30 - 09:05 Tomb of the Prophet Noah· 35 dk
Coaches park in a nearby square; the tomb is reached on foot. Parking: Limited parking in the mosque courtyard and surrounding streets.
The tomb's dome and entrance; the cenotaph chamber (with permission); the façade of the Noah Mosque.
Limited, as the basement level is reached via stairs.
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09:35 - 10:15 Great Mosque of Cizre· 40 dk
Buses park nearby and visitors walk in; midibuses are suitable. Parking: Narrow streets around the mosque; parking at a nearby square.
Dragon-figured door knocker (replica); the 1155 minaret; the courtyard and stone facade.
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10:45 - 11:15 Abdaliye Madrasah· 30 dk
Buses park nearby; access on foot Parking: Nearby square parking
Stone facade and courtyard; steps down to the tomb; position atop the city walls
Limited; wall and stair levels
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11:45 - 12:15 Tomb of Mem û Zîn· 30 dk
Coaches park nearby; reached on foot. Parking: Nearby square car park; the streets within the walls are narrow.
The stone facade of the Abdaliye Madrasah; the stairway at the tomb entrance; the sarcophagus chamber (with permission).
Very limited; the basement is reached via a narrow staircase.
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12:45 - 13:45 Lunch — local flavour stop· 60 dk
Lunch break of regional cuisine (outside half-board).
Local spread and presentation shots.
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13:45 - 14:25 Red Madrasah (Medreseya Sor)· 40 dk
Tour buses are left nearby due to the narrow streets of the old walled town and the site is reached on foot; minibuses are suitable Parking: Limited on surrounding streets; the main square car park can be used
The red-brick courtyard and arcade row; the entrance facade; the minaret/dome composition seen from the inner courtyard.
Limited; the courtyard surface is level but historic thresholds and steps are present
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14:55 - 16:25 Free time — city centre· 90 dk
Rest and free exploration (~1.5 hours).
The tomb's dome and entrance; the cenotaph chamber (with permission); the façade of the Noah Mosque.
Limited, as the basement level is reached via stairs.
What's included, what's not?
What's included, what's not?Included
- All transport by air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional guidance (TR + EN)
- Museum and archaeological-site entries
- Professional liability insurance
Not included
- Lunches (outside half-board)
- Personal expenses and beverages
- Tips
Pickup points
- 07:05
Şırnak
Şırnak şehir merkezi — sabah buluşma, araçla katılım
- 08:15
Şırnak
Cizre şehir merkezi — otel lobileri / buluşma noktası
- 06:00
Mardin
Mardin şehir merkezi — sabah buluşma, araçla katılım
07:05