Mersin Tarsus Transfer
Tarsus private transfer to St Paul's Church, Cleopatra's Gate and old-town mansion hotels, plus door-to-door rides towards Mersin and Adana.
Transfer to Mersin Tarsus
Tarsus transfer requests reach us for very different reasons: a pilgrimage group following the footsteps of St Paul, a couple booking two nights in a restored mansion, an engineer with a meeting at the industrial zone. Tarsus is one of Mersin's oldest districts, a city on the Berdan river halfway between Adana and Mersin with thousands of years of history. This page explains what Tarsus offers, who visits and where our private transfers go from here.
St Paul's Birthplace and Cleopatra's Gate
For Christians around the world, Tarsus is the birthplace of the Apostle Paul. The Church of St Paul and the well named after him are first stops for pilgrimage and faith tourism groups from abroad. At the edge of the old town stands Cleopatra's Gate, a stone arch wrapped in legend: tradition says Cleopatra passed through it on her way to meet Mark Antony.
Walk further and the layers pile up. A stretch of Roman-era street has been uncovered, alongside the Old Mosque, a shrine linked to the Prophet Daniel and lanes of stone mansions. Out of the centre, the Berdan tumbles over the Tarsus Waterfall, a cool escape on hot summer days.
Staying in a Historic Mansion
Many visitors choose to sleep in history. Hotels in our system include restored houses such as Burhanoğlu Konağı Butik Otel, Elif Hatun Konağı and Osmanlı Marco Pasha Butik Hotel. Those who prefer a conventional hotel can pick Wyndham Tarsus St. Paul or Makam Otel.
Most mansion hotels sit on narrow old-town lanes. Charming, yes. But a large van cannot always pull up to the door, so add your hotel's name in the notes.
Who Comes to Tarsus
- Pilgrimage and church groups visiting the Church and Well of St Paul
- Couples spending a weekend in a boutique mansion hotel
- Business visitors heading to factories and the organised industrial zone
- Travellers who want a quiet night close to the airport before an early flight
Families attending school events and people working in Adana or Mersin who prefer evenings in Tarsus also travel with us. Couples are comfortable in a Business Sedan or Premium Sedan. A family of six suits a VIP Vito, a group of up to eight a Mercedes Vito. Larger church groups use the fifteen-seat Mercedes Sprinter, and smaller groups wanting extra comfort the seven-seat Ultra VIP Sprinter.
Onward From Tarsus
Sitting between Adana and Mersin, Tarsus is a natural base for both. We drive guests to seaside hotels in Mersin, meetings in Adana, Kizkalesi and Silifke, and onward towards Cappadocia. The airport itself lies within the Tarsus district; for the short arrival trip and tips on reaching old-town hotels, see our page on the transfer from Çukurova Airport to Tarsus.
We price per vehicle, not per passenger, which makes a difference for groups. Choose Tarsus or your hotel in the booking form, enter the date and compare vehicle classes. Child seats are available as an extra.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the main sights in Tarsus?
The most visited places are the Church and Well of St Paul, Cleopatra's Gate, the excavated Roman street, the Old Mosque, the shrine associated with the Prophet Daniel and the Tarsus Waterfall on the Berdan river. The restored stone mansions of the old town also make for a pleasant walk between sights.
Can we book a large vehicle for our pilgrimage group?
Yes. Depending on numbers, choose the eight-seat Mercedes Vito, the fifteen-seat Mercedes Sprinter or the seven-seat Ultra VIP Sprinter. Prices are per vehicle, so one shared vehicle lowers the cost per person. Some old-town lanes are too narrow for larger vehicles, in which case the driver stops at the nearest suitable point.
Our mansion hotel is on a narrow lane. Can the car reach the door?
We work door to door. Write the hotel's name and phone number in the notes so the drop-off point is clear. If the lane is unsuitable for a larger vehicle, the car stops at the nearest suitable spot. Small parties may prefer a sedan, which handles the old-town streets more easily.
Can we take a day trip to Mersin or Adana from Tarsus?
Yes. Book a point-to-point transfer from Tarsus to Mersin, Adana or the coastal towns. If you are coming back the same evening, use the Add return option in the booking form so both legs sit in one reservation, at the times you choose. Prices for each vehicle class appear in the booking form.