Gobeklitepe Day Tour from Istanbul
Gobeklitepe Tour from Istanbul by Plane
Take a same-day Göbeklitepe tour from Istanbul with flights, transfers, and guide included. Discover the world's oldest temple and Şanlıurfa’s top sights.
Tour Overview
Explore the birthplace of human civilization in a single day with our expertly designed Göbeklitepe Day Tour from Istanbul. This tour offers a seamless round-trip journey from Istanbul to Şanlıurfa, including flights, transfers, and guided visits to Turkey’s most important archaeological and historical treasures.
Why Book This Göbeklitepe Tour from Istanbul?
- Fly from Istanbul and back the same day: Perfect for travelers with limited time who want to visit Göbeklitepe without overnight stay.
- Guided visit to Göbeklitepe: Learn the story of the world’s oldest temple complex, dating back over 11,000 years.
- Full-day itinerary: Also includes visits to the Şanlıurfa Archaeology Museum, Haleplibahçe Mosaic Museum, Pool of Abraham, and Haşimiye Square.
- All services included: Domestic flights, airport transfers, entrance tickets, lunch, and guiding service.
- Small group experience: Travel comfortably and efficiently with personalized attention from your local expert guide.
If you’re in Istanbul and want to witness the world’s first temple, this day trip to Göbeklitepe from Istanbul is your gateway to the deep roots of human history.
Tour Itinerary
Meal: Lunch
04:00 am ─ Our team will pick you up from your hotel in Istanbul and transfer you to the airport for your flight to Şanlıurfa.
*Pick-up time may vary depending on flight availability.*
07:35 am ─ Flight from Istanbul to Şanlıurfa GAP Airport.
09:35 am ─ Arrival in Şanlıurfa.
You will be welcomed at the airport and directly transferred to Göbeklitepe to start your full-day guided tour.
Göbeklitepe Day Tour from Istanbul – Visiting Sights
- Göbeklitepe: Recognized as the world’s first temple and a groundbreaking archaeological site from the Pre-Pottery Neolithic Age (9600–7300 BC). Six of its 20 circular temples have been uncovered so far, featuring massive T-shaped pillars with animal carvings. This UNESCO World Heritage Site revolutionized what we know about early civilization.
- Şanlıurfa Archaeology Museum: The largest museum in Turkey, showcasing over 5,000 artifacts from ancient Mesopotamian civilizations. Here you will see the famous Urfa Man—the oldest known life-sized human statue ever discovered.
- Haleplibahçe Mosaic Museum: Located beside the Archaeology Museum, this impressive museum houses Roman-era mosaics, including the globally admired Amazon Warrior Queen mosaics. A must-see for history and art enthusiasts.
- Pool of Abraham (Balıklıgöl): Believed to be the site where Prophet Abraham was thrown into the fire by King Nimrod, only for the fire to transform into water. The sacred pool, filled with protected carp fish, is surrounded by beautiful Islamic architecture and legend-rich scenery.
- Haşimiye Square: The cultural heart of Şanlıurfa, known for its Ottoman architecture, stone-arched bazaars, and traditional street life. This area is perfect for tasting local delicacies like künefe and Urfa pepper, and for shopping handmade souvenirs and silver jewelry.
17:00 pm ─ Your Göbeklitepe Day Tour ends.
You will be transferred to Şanlıurfa GAP Airport.
20:00 pm ─ Flight to Istanbul.
22:15 pm ─ Arrival at Istanbul.
*Flight time and airport may vary depending on flight availability.*
Our team will meet you at the exit and transfer you back to your hotel in Istanbul.
Göbeklitepe Day Tour from Istanbul ends here. Thank you for joining us for this unforgettable journey into the roots of civilization.
What's Included
Included
- Internal flight tickets
- Professional tour guide on the tour
- All transportations in the itinerary
- Lunch
- Entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary
- Car park, gasoline, highway, and bridge fees
- Local taxes and service charges
Not Included
- Personal Expenses
- Drinks at lunch
- Unmentioned meals
Important Remarks
Please read the following important information carefully before booking. These remarks contain essential details about your tour experience.
- Tour includes round-trip flights between Istanbul and Şanlıurfa GAP Airport. Airport and hotel transfers in both cities are included.
- Pick-up and drop-off times may vary based on flight availability.
- Göbeklitepe tour includes entry fees, professional guidance, and transportation.
- Lunch at a local restaurant is included; beverages are extra.
- The tour covers Göbeklitepe, Şanlıurfa Archaeology Museum, Haleplibahçe Mosaic Museum, Pool of Abraham, and Haşimiye Square.
- Domestic flight luggage allowance / per person: 15kg check-in + 8kg cabin.
More Details
It all begins before sunrise in Istanbul. You’re picked up from your hotel and taken to the airport, ready to journey across time and space. In just a short flight, you land in the ancient city of Şanlıurfa—gateway to the Göbeklitepe ruins.
As you walk among the T-shaped megaliths of Göbeklitepe, older than Stonehenge and the Egyptian pyramids, your guide explains how this 11,000-year-old temple complex rewrote history. You’re standing at the cradle of civilization—where people gathered not just to survive, but to worship, build, and connect.
The day continues with a visit to the Şanlıurfa Archaeology Museum, where the Urfa Man gazes back through millennia. At the Haleplibahçe Mosaic Museum, Roman mosaics reveal forgotten elegance and battles of Amazonian warrior queens. Then, by the Pool of Abraham, sacred waters and ancient legends intertwine in a peaceful courtyard.
You end the day at Haşimiye Square, browsing spice stalls, hand-woven fabrics, and silver jewelry—all while tasting the bold flavors of Southeastern Anatolia. As the sun sets over this timeless city, you board your flight back to Istanbul, filled with wonder and deeper understanding of humanity’s roots.
This tour is perfect for history lovers or anyone curious about ancient cultures. Gobeklitepe is far older than most historical sites I've seen, and it left me speechless. The carvings and structures are unlike anything I’ve encountered before. Our guide shared fascinating stories that brought the ruins to life. Traveling from Istanbul was easy, with all logistics taken care of. It’s a long day, but absolutely worth it.
Gobeklitepe is an absolute treasure. The tour was well-paced, and the guide's explanations were excellent. It was great to have free time to explore and take photos. Everything from start to finish was professional and well-organized. I’ll definitely recommend this tour to my friends.
The day tour was beyond my expectations! Gobeklitepe is a site that leaves you in awe, and the guide brought it to life with engaging stories. The transportation was efficient, and the small group made the tour feel very personal. I appreciated how every detail was taken care of, from the timing of the visit to the delicious lunch. The free time allowed us to fully explore and take in the beauty of the site. This tour is perfect for history buffs and casual travelers alike. I can’t recommend it enough!
Amazing tour with professional guides! Gobeklitepe's mysteries were brought to life in a way that made the visit even more special.
I wasn’t sure what to expect with this day tour, but it turned out to be a fascinating journey into the past. Gobeklitepe is like nothing I’ve ever seen—quiet, mysterious, and incredibly old. The stones and carvings have a presence that photos just can’t capture. I loved how the guide explained not only the archaeology but also how the site changes our understanding of history. Getting there from Istanbul was surprisingly easy with everything pre-arranged. There was just the right balance between group time and personal time to explore. The local culture in Şanlıurfa added to the richness of the trip. I also appreciated that the group was small, which made the experience more personal. This tour is a must if you want to go beyond the usual tourist spots.
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