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Sign inDiscover the strongest stops of Şırnak in a single, unhurried day: Mount Cudi (Judi) - Noah's Ark Site, Cizre Grand Mosque, Tomb of Prophet Noah (Cizre) and more. Mount Cudi (Judi), rising to 2,114 metres between the Cizre and Silopi districts of Şırnak, is the province's most emblematic natural and spiritual landmark. 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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- 30+ days before 100% refund
- 15–29 days before 50% refund
- 7–14 days before 25% refund
- 0–6 days / no-show No refund
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- Mount Cudi (Judi) - Noah's Ark Site — Mount Cudi (Judi), rising to 2,114 metres between the Cizre and Silopi districts of Şırnak, is the province's most emblematic natural and spiritual landmark.
- Cizre Grand Mosque
- Tomb of Prophet Noah (Cizre) — The Tomb of Prophet Noah, located in Cizre's historic Dağkapı quarter at one of the district's highest points, is a place of pilgrimage that forms the heart of the region's faith-tourism identity.
- Mem û Zîn Tomb and Abdaliye Madrasah
Day-by-day itinerary
Day-by-day itineraryDay 1 Şırnak — arrival & Mount Cudi (Judi) - Noah's Ark Site & Cizre Grand Mosque Lunch Estimated driving: ~0.5 h
LunchArrival in Şırnak and check-in. The day covers Mount Cudi (Judi) - Noah's Ark Site, Cizre Grand Mosque, Tomb of Prophet Noah (Cizre) and Mem û Zîn Tomb and Abdaliye Madrasah. Mount Cudi (Judi), rising to 2,114 metres between the Cizre and Silopi districts of Şırnak, is the province's most emblematic natural and spiritual landmark. Transfer at the end of the tour.
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08:00 - 11:00 Mount Cudi (Judi) - Noah's Ark Site· 180 dk
Large buses can only reach the foothill roads/villages; buses cannot approach the summit area. Parking: Informal ground parking at the lower visiting points; no parking at higher elevations.
The legendary 'Sefine' (ship) site, Prophet Noah Visitation Peak, and views of the summit and the Tigris valley panorama from the lower slopes.
Not suitable (mountainous, uneven, unimproved terrain).
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11:30 - 12:10 Cizre Grand Mosque· 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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12:40 - 13:40 Lunch — local flavour stop· 60 dk
Lunch break of regional cuisine (outside half-board).
Local spread and presentation shots.
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13:40 - 14:20 Tomb of Prophet Noah (Cizre)· 40 dk
Large buses stop on the edge of the centre; a walk into the historic core follows Parking: Limited street parking; a midibus is recommended
The pentagonal-domed tomb chamber; the view of the Tigris valley from Dağkapı
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14:50 - 15:25 Mem û Zîn Tomb and Abdaliye Madrasah· 35 dk
Large coaches drop off at a distance; approach on foot Parking: Limited street parking
The madrasah facade atop the fortress wall; the basement tomb cenotaphs; the cemetery and Tigris view
Not suitable (narrow basement passages, stairs)
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15:55 - 17:25 Free time — city centre· 90 dk
Rest and free exploration (~1.5 hours).
The legendary 'Sefine' (ship) site, Prophet Noah Visitation Peak, and views of the summit and the Tigris valley panorama from the lower slopes.
Not suitable (mountainous, uneven, unimproved terrain).
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
Cizre şehir merkezi — sabah buluşma, araçla katılım
- 06:00
Mardin
Mardin şehir merkezi — sabah buluşma, araçla katılım
- 08:15
Şırnak
Şırnak şehir merkezi — otel lobileri / buluşma noktası
07:05