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Gobekli Tepe and Karahan Tepe from Istanbul 2 Day Private Tour
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Step into the world’s oldest temples on this private 2-day journey from Istanbul to the heart of ancient Anatolia.
Visit Göbekli Tepe and Karahan Tepe - two of the most mysterious archaeological sites ever discovered - with expert local guides who bring their stories to life. Walk among carved pillars that predate the pyramids, explore Sanliurfa’s bazaar and archaeology museum, and visit sacred places like Sogmatar, where ancient planet-worshippers once mysteriously prayed.
This custom tour includes flexible pacing, comfortable travel, and personal attention throughout - designed for travelers who want more than just photos. It’s not just a tour, it’s a chance to experience the places that...
Highlights
2 days
Offered in English & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 days
Offered in English & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Admission fee
Lunch
3* Hotel
Dinner
Air-conditioned vehicle
Flight from Istanbul to Sanliurfa + Return
Itinerary
Day 1
Day 2
Explore the Birthplace of Human Civilization – From Göbekli Tepe to the Legends of Abraham
4 Stops
1
Sanliurfa Archeology and Mosaic Museum
We will arrange for your airport pick up, or hotel and then begin your journey at one of Turkey’s most important museums, home to world-famous discoveries from the Neolithic era. See the life-size Urfa Man — considered the oldest known human statue — and examine original stones from Nevali Çori, a submerged prehistoric temple now reconstructed inside the museum. The museum also features a full-scale replica of Göbekli Tepe’s Enclosure D, giving you context before you visit the real thing.
2 hours
2
BalIklIgol
Visit the holy site of Balıklıgöl, where tradition holds that the Prophet Abraham was thrown into the fire by King Nimrod — and God turned the flames to water and the embers to sacred fish. Explore Abraham’s Cave, said to be his birthplace, and take in the peaceful atmosphere of this revered pilgrimage site.
1 hour
3
KIzIlkoyun Nekropolu
The newly uncovered rock tombs of Kızılkoyun, dating from the 2nd–4th century AD. With over 60 tombs carved directly into the limestone hills, this necropolis reveals the fusion of Roman and local funerary practices in ancient Edessa (modern-day Urfa).
45 minutes
4
Gobeklitepe
End the day, before dinner, by stepping onto the sacred ground of Göbekli Tepe, built more than 11,000 years ago by hunter-gatherers — long before writing or pottery. Walk among towering T-shaped pillars carved with animals and cosmic symbols that continue to mystify archaeologists. This is the site that’s rewriting the origins of religion, civilization, and human consciousness.
2 hours
Gobekli Tepe and Karahan Tepe from Istanbul 2 Day Private Tour
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Step into the world’s oldest temples on this private 2-day journey from Istanbul to the heart of ancient Anatolia.
Visit Göbekli Tepe and Karahan Tepe - two of the most mysterious archaeological sites ever discovered - with expert local guides who bring their stories to life. Walk among carved pillars that predate the pyramids, explore Sanliurfa’s bazaar and archaeology museum, and visit sacred places like Sogmatar, where ancient planet-worshippers once mysteriously prayed.
This custom tour includes flexible pacing, comfortable travel, and personal attention throughout - designed for travelers who want more than just photos. It’s not just a tour, it’s a chance to experience the places that...