Travellers to Turkey will soon be able to take in some beautiful towns often overlooked by tourists thanks to a new train.

The Mesopotamia Express will take in some of the breathtaking and historical treasures around the nation’s inner, eastern, and southeastern Anatolian regions.

Departing from the capital, Ankara, it will include destinations such as Kayseri, Malatya, and Elzig. Better yet? There’ll be plenty of time to do a bit of sightseeing.

The first passenger service will depart from…