Gaziantep Rumkale Euphrates river boat tour Halfeti, land of Karagül

Gaziantep Rumkale Euphrates river boat tour Halfeti, land of Karagül
We are in Rumkale during our trip to Gaziantep. We also visit Halfeti, the land of Karagül, by taking a boat tour on the Euphrates River. After enjoying the view from the glass terrace, we take a tour on the boats departing from below.
Rumkale takes its name from the historical castle located on a peninsula within the borders of Nizip district of Gaziantep, which was born with the formation of the Nizip-Birecik Dam lake. The castle is on a hill covered with high rocks, where the Euphrates River and Merzimen Stream meet.
Due to its strategic location in the region, the area around Rumkale was also inhabited during the Med, Persian, Hellenistic and Roman periods. Hz. It is rumored that Johannes (John), one of the apostles of Jesus, made Rumkale his residence during the Roman period and copied copies of the Bible in a room carved from the rock.
How to go?
You can reach Rumkale Camterasa with a journey of approximately one hour from Gaziantep center. If you do not have a car, there is also public transportation from the city center. Enjoy the beautiful view from the glass terrace. The view is magnificent.
What to do?
After enjoying the view on the Rumkale camteras, you can have a pleasant journey on the Euphrates River with boats departing from below. You can visit Halfeti, which is known as the sunken Savaşan village and the land of Karagül.
The boats depart as they fill up. You can go to and from Halfeti by cruising on the Euphrates River with a boat tour of approximately one hour. After a 30-40 minute sightseeing break in Halfeti, the boats return to Rumkale.
Shabut Fish
Shabut fish, a fish species seen in the Euphrates River waters specific to this region, is among the oily and delicious freshwater fish. This fish, which can weigh up to 15 kilograms, is very delicious steamed and grilled. If you have time, you can taste it in restaurants in this region.
Savaşan Village
Savaşan Village, founded on the banks of the Euphrates River, is essentially within the borders of Şanlıurfa. It is among the regions affected by the construction of the Birecik Dam and was flooded after the dam. Despite this situation, the region has not lost its historical value and has its own authentic structure with its stone-carved houses. The most striking point in the village is the mosque minaret, whose body is submerged in water.
Halfeti
Today, Halfeti is also known as the Slow City - Cittaslow. After the Old Halfeti region was flooded, the local people settled in the New Halfeti region.
The first settlement in Halfeti dates back to B.C. It is recorded that it dates back to the 500s. The first settlement in the region started with the Assyrians, and later the district hosted many civilizations.
In the region, which hosts a unique architecture with its 2500-year history, Halfeti Houses, the minaret rising from the waters, the suspension bridge and Karagül, which grows only in the quiet city Halfeti district, are among the must-see spots in the region. It is also known as Halfeti Ancient City and one day should be spared to fully explore it.
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