Türkiye’s new tourist Mesopotamia Express train has completed its promotional tour.
A promotional tour was held before the first voyage of the tourist train, which will offer travel enthusiasts an opportunity to discover natural views along the 1,051-kilometer (653-mile) route extending from capital Ankara to southeastern province of Diyarbakir.
The train will make its first regular run on April 19.
During the promotional tour, the train started from Ankara and reached Diyarbakir in about a day, stopping at the cities of Kayseri, Malatya and Elazig.
Passengers enjoyed the natural scenery along the route and also had the opportunity to get to know about the cities where they stopped.
The participants visited historical places in the region, tasted local delicacies, and had the chance to buy local products.
The tourist train was welcomed in Diyarbakir by Mehmet Kaya, the president of the Diyarbakir Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
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