2 Days Gobeklitepe, Zeugma & Halfeti Tour from Gaziantep

08:30 – Arrival at Gaziantep Airport / Pick-up from hotel or bus station
Upon your arrival, you will be greeted by your professional tour guide. After meeting with the group, we will begin our sightseeing tour in Gaziantep.

Zeugma Mosaic Museum
Visit the second-largest mosaic museum in the world. The museum exhibits stunning floor and wall mosaics, sculptures, and ancient artefacts from the Roman-era city of Zeugma, located on the banks of the Euphrates River. One of the highlights is the original Gypsy Girl Mosaic, a masterpiece of ancient art.

Lunch Break
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant serving traditional Gaziantep dishes. Don’t miss the famous pistachio baklava, a regional delicacy.

Halfeti Town
We continue to the historical town of Halfeti, partly submerged due to the construction of the Birecik Dam. This charming town, founded in 855 BC, is known as the only place in the world where black roses grow.

Boat Trip on the Euphrates River
Embark on a relaxing boat tour where you will explore:

1. Rumkale (Roman Castle): Believed to be where Apostle John copied the Bible.
2. St. Nerses Church
3. Barşavma Monastery
4. Ancient water cisterns and scenic views of the submerged city.

17:30 – Departure for Sanliurfa. After the boat trip, we drive to Sanlıurfa.
Approx. 19:30 – Arrival and hotel check-in. Check into your hotel in Sanlıurfa and rest for the night.

After breakfast at the hotel, our staff will transfer you to the first destination of the day.

Halil-ur Rahman Mosque
Visit this historic mosque, located next to the sacred pool. It is one of the most significant Islamic landmarks in Sanlıurfa.

Cave of Prophet Abraham
See the legendary cave where Prophet Abraham is believed to have been born.

Balıklıgol (Fish Lake)
According to Islamic tradition, this is the place where Prophet Abraham was thrown into the fire by King Nimrod. The fire turned into water, and the burning logs became sacred fish, which still live in the lake today.

Sanlıurfa Archaeology Museum
Explore one of Turkey’s largest museums, featuring thousands of artifacts from prehistoric to Islamic periods. Learn about ancient Mesopotamian civilizations and regional history.

Haleplibahce Mosaic Museum
Discover the rich Roman-era mosaics, including depictions of Amazon warriors and mythological scenes. This museum is a must-see for art and history lovers.

Lunch Break
Enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant offering traditional Şanlıurfa cuisine.

Gobeklitepe
Continue to the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Gobeklitepe — the oldest known temple in the world, dating back over 11,000 years. Walk among the T-shaped megaliths and witness a site that rewrote human history and challenged our understanding of early civilization.

Karahantepe
Visit another impressive Neolithic site, featuring similar megalithic structures and anthropomorphic figures. This site adds depth to the Gobeklitepe cultural landscape.

Around 17:00 – The end of the tour
You will be transferred to Sanlıurfa Airport or Sanlıurfa Bus Station depending on your departure option.