Step back 12,000 years on this fully private day trip from Istanbul to Gobeklitepe, the world’s oldest known temple complex and a UNESCO-listed archaeological wonder.
Your journey begins with a flight from Istanbul to Sanliurfa. Upon arrival, you will be greeted by your professional guide at the airport and transferred by private vehicle to Gobeklitepe. As you explore the site, admire the iconic T-shaped pillars and learn how this extraordinary discovery reshaped our understanding of early human civilization dating back to a time before agriculture and settled life.
After Gobeklitepe, continue to Sanliurfa, a city deeply rooted in history and spiritual heritage. Discover Sacred Pools (Balıklıgöl), the Cave of Prophet Abraham, and Sanliurfa Archaeology and Mosaic Museum. You will also have time to visit the authentic Edessa Bazaar.
At the end of your tour, enjoy a comfortable transfer back to Sanliurfa Airport for your return flight to Istanbul and then your Istanbul hotel.
Sanliurfa /
Upon arrival in Sanlıurfa, you will be met by your tour guide at the airport holding a name sign with your name on it.
You will be transferred to the Gobeklitepe Archeological site with a private van. During this journey, you will be informed about the history of Gobeklitepe before the tour of Urfa city and the archeological site of Gobeklitepe.
History Gobeklitepe dates back to the early period of mankind ( about 12,000 BC – 9000 BC ), even earlier than Stonehenge. The discovery of the oval-shaped temples in 1996 by German archeologists created a new perspective in the history of humans with God. Today you will visit the Oldest Temple of the world and the site of ongoing archeological excavations, then we will drive to the Archeology Museum and Mosaic Museum where the relics are displayed.
Sanliurfa /
This pool is believed by Muslims to be the place where Abraham was thrown into the fire by Nimrod. Abraham is mentioned in three major religions, Christianity, Islam, and Judaism but in Islam, he is called Ibrahim.
The Pool Of Abraham is a special place for all 3 religions, which is why it is a remarkable spot for the tours to Southeastern Turkey.
Sanliurfa /
The museums contain remains of Sanliurfa (known as Edessa in antiquity), Gobeklitepe, Karahantepe, Harran.
Sanliurfa /
You will have a chance to shop in the Local Bazaar of Edessa.
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Step back 12,000 years on this fully private day trip from Istanbul to Gobeklitepe, the world’s oldest known temple complex and a UNESCO-listed archaeological wonder.
Your journey begins with a flight from Istanbul to Sanliurfa. Upon arrival, you will be greeted by your professional guide at the airport and transferred by private vehicle to Gobeklitepe. As you explore the site, admire the iconic T-shaped pillars and learn how this extraordinary discovery reshaped our understanding of early human civilization dating back to a time before agriculture and settled life.
After Gobeklitepe, continue to Sanliurfa, a city deeply rooted in history and spiritual heritage. Discover Sacred Pools (Balıklıgöl), the Cave of Prophet Abraham, and Sanliurfa Archaeology and Mosaic Museum. You will also have time to visit the authentic Edessa Bazaar.
At the end of your tour, enjoy a comfortable transfer back to Sanliurfa Airport for your return flight to Istanbul and then your Istanbul hotel.
Sanliurfa /
Upon arrival in Sanlıurfa, you will be met by your tour guide at the airport holding a name sign with your name on it.
You will be transferred to the Gobeklitepe Archeological site with a private van. During this journey, you will be informed about the history of Gobeklitepe before the tour of Urfa city and the archeological site of Gobeklitepe.
History Gobeklitepe dates back to the early period of mankind ( about 12,000 BC – 9000 BC ), even earlier than Stonehenge. The discovery of the oval-shaped temples in 1996 by German archeologists created a new perspective in the history of humans with God. Today you will visit the Oldest Temple of the world and the site of ongoing archeological excavations, then we will drive to the Archeology Museum and Mosaic Museum where the relics are displayed.
Sanliurfa /
This pool is believed by Muslims to be the place where Abraham was thrown into the fire by Nimrod. Abraham is mentioned in three major religions, Christianity, Islam, and Judaism but in Islam, he is called Ibrahim.
The Pool Of Abraham is a special place for all 3 religions, which is why it is a remarkable spot for the tours to Southeastern Turkey.
Sanliurfa /
The museums contain remains of Sanliurfa (known as Edessa in antiquity), Gobeklitepe, Karahantepe, Harran.
Sanliurfa /
You will have a chance to shop in the Local Bazaar of Edessa.
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