Malatya is a province in eastern Turkey renowned as the world's leading producer of apricots, set on a high plateau at the foot of the Taurus and Anti-Taurus mountains. The city combines a rich Assyrian, Hittite, and Ottoman heritage with the archaeological wonder of Arslantepe Mound — a UNESCO World Heritage Site — and serves as a gateway to the dramatic Euphrates canyon at Karakaya Lake and Mount Nemrut.
Top day trips
Handpicked excursions within easy reach.
Mount Nemrut (Nemrut Dağı) via Kahta
Darende Canyon and Somuncu Baba Shrine
Karakaya Dam and Euphrates Canyon Cruise
Battalgazi (Old Malatya) Historic Town
Elazığ and Harput Castle
Arapgir Vineyards and Canyon
Hekimhan Castle and Highland Villages
Trips by distance
How far you can go in a day.
Items
Battalgazi
Karakaya Dam
Darende Canyon
Elazığ / Harput
Arapgir Vineyards
Mount Nemrut (via Kahta)
Getting there
Transport options for day trips.
Day trip tips
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