2-Day Gobeklitepe and Sanliurfa Tour from Istanbul
About
Step beyond the modern world and travel back 12,000 years to where everything began. This tour is not just a sightseeing trip; it is a pilgrimage to the "Zero Point in Time." You will stand before Gobeklitepe, a UNESCO World Heritage site that reshaped our understanding of human history. As the world’s oldest known temple, its massive T-shaped pillars and intricate animal carvings predate settled life, writing, and even the wheel.
The journey continues into the soul of Sanliurfa, the "City of Prophets." Beyond its archaeological wonders, you will feel the spiritual atmosphere of Balıklıgöl (Ibrahim's Pool). This region offers a unique blend of prehistoric mystery and vibrant living culture....
Highlights
2 days
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
2 days
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Entry/Admission - Sanliurfa Archeology and Mosaic Museum
Domestic Roundtrip Flights (if option is selected)
Museum Tickets
Entry/Admission - Göbekli Tepe
Lunch
Entry/Admission - Kızılkoyun Roman Cemetery
Entry/Admission - Balikligol
Breakfast
English Tour Guide
Entry/Admission - Harran Cultural Houses
Entry/Admission - Harran Castle
All Airport Transfers (if option is selected)
Dinner
Personel Expenses
Important Information
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
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This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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Most travelers can participate
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Not wheelchair accessible
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This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
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Infants must sit on laps
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2-Day Gobeklitepe and Sanliurfa Tour from Istanbul
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About
Step beyond the modern world and travel back 12,000 years to where everything began. This tour is not just a sightseeing trip; it is a pilgrimage to the "Zero Point in Time." You will stand before Gobeklitepe, a UNESCO World Heritage site that reshaped our understanding of human history. As the world’s oldest known temple, its massive T-shaped pillars and intricate animal carvings predate settled life, writing, and even the wheel.
The journey continues into the soul of Sanliurfa, the "City of Prophets." Beyond its archaeological wonders, you will feel the spiritual atmosphere of Balıklıgöl (Ibrahim's Pool). This region offers a unique blend of prehistoric mystery and vibrant living culture....
Highlights
2 days
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
2 days
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Entry/Admission - Sanliurfa Archeology and Mosaic Museum
Domestic Roundtrip Flights (if option is selected)
Museum Tickets
Entry/Admission - Göbekli Tepe
Lunch
Entry/Admission - Kızılkoyun Roman Cemetery
Entry/Admission - Balikligol
Breakfast
English Tour Guide
Entry/Admission - Harran Cultural Houses
Entry/Admission - Harran Castle
All Airport Transfers (if option is selected)
Dinner
Personel Expenses
Itinerary
Day 1
Day 2
Flight From Istanbul to Sanliurfa
4 Stops
1
Sanliurfa
We will pick you up from your hotel in Istanbul at 04:30 and take you to the airport. Your flight will depart at 06:40. You will be at Şanlıurfa airport around 08:40. We will have a staff member waiting for you at the exit door. We will pick you up from the airport and head towards Göbekli Tepe.
3 hours
2
Gobeklitepe
Gobekli Tepe - one of the world's most important archaeological sites. Dating back as far as 12,000 years ago, it was built prior records of writing or pottery, and is believed to be the world's oldest ritual complex. Don't miss the opportunity to visit this fascinating site which is causing archaeologists to rethink their vision of early human history.
1 hour
3
Sanliurfa Archeology and Mosaic Museum
We will have a delicious lunch with kebab. Start exploring Sanliurfa. Urfa has been occupied since the Babylonians followed by the Hurrites, Hittites, Assyrians, Greeks. We will visit Urfa Archaeological Museum and Aleppo Bahce Mosaic Museum. These museums exhibits a huge collection, founded from Harran and Gobeklitepe Area.Then, walk through the local covered bazaar of Sanliurfa and through the town to discover the many hidden treasures.
4 hours
4
BalIklIgol
You will visit Abraham’s cave, the birthplace of the prophet Abraham, and the Pool of Prophet Abraham which is believed to be the place where Prophet Abraham was thrown into the fire by Nimrod.
