Private Gobeklitepe Tour from Istanbul by Plane

Overview

Thanks to this special program, you can make a daily visit to the zero point of faith. Şanlıurfa is known as the city of prophets, moreover, Göbeklitepe, the first temple built by human hands, is located here. With its mixed demographics and colorful traditions, the city is the pearl of Mesopotamia. Do not delay any longer this visit, which will change your perspective on the world.

What's included

• ✓Licensed Experienced Guide
• ✓All Taxes
• ✓Museum Tickets
• ✓Lunch
• ✓Light Breakfast
• ✓All transfers
• ✓Domestic Roundtrip Flights

• ✕Personal Expenses
• ✕Tips

What you'll do

1. 1

   We pick you from your hotel in Istanbul and transfer to the airport. You will meet with your guide at the airport. Fly to Sanliurfa. After we meet with your driver and private vehicle, first we have our light breakfast.

   ⏱ 1 hour
2. 2

   Urfa has been occupied since the Babylonians followed by the Hurrites, Hittites, Assyrians, Greeks. We will visit Urfa Archaeological Museum. This museum exhibit a huge collection, founded from Harran and Gobeklitepe Area.

   ⏱ 1 hour
3. 3

   We will also visit the holy sites at the Ainzelha, a lake with millions of domesticated fish.

   ⏱ 30 min
4. 4

   While in Urfa we will visit the cave where the prophet Abraham was born. Then, walk through the local covered bazaar of Sanliurfa. Walk through the town to discover the many hidden treasures.

   ⏱ 1 hour
5. 5

   We will see Gobeklitepe, a hilltop sanctuary erected on the highest point of an elongated mountain ridge some 15 km northeast of the town of Urfa. Pools of Holy CarpWhat makes Gobeklitepe unique in its class is the date it was built, which is roughly twelve thousand years ago, circa 10,000 BC.

   ⏱ 1 hour
6. 6

   Karahan Tepe is an archaeological site in Şanlıurfa Province in Turkey. The site is close to Göbekli Tepe and archaeologists have also uncovered T-shaped stelae there. The excavations have uncovered 250 obelisks featuring animal figures. The site is located near Yağmurlu and roughly 46 kilometers east of Göbekli Tepe, which is often called its sister site. It is part of the Göbeklitepe Culture and Karahantepe Excavations project. The area is known as “Keçilitepe” by local people. It is part of a region of similar sites now being uncovered known as the Taş Tepeler.

Availability & pricing

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Good to know

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.