From: 525 € 630 €
04:00 am ─ Our staff will come to your hotel in Istanbul to transfer you to the airport. (Pick-up time is changeable according to the availability.)
You will be transferred to the airport.
07:35 am ─ Fly from Istanbul to Şanlıurfa Gap Airport. (The flight time is changeable)
09:35 am ─ Arrival at Şanlıurfa Gap Airport.
Upon your arrival at the airport, you will be transferred to Göbeklitepe. Then, the Göbeklitepe tour starts.
- Gobeklitepe: Archaeologically, categorized as a site of the Pre-Pottery Neolithic A Period (BC 9.600–7.300). There are a total of 20 temples (6 of them are uncovered for now, still counting). It shows us, it is the first temple in the world. It has been perfectly preserved to date.
- Sanlıurfa Archaeology Museum The largest museum in Turkey, featuring over 5,000 artifacts from the world’s earliest settlements. It also exhibits Urfa Man, the oldest known life-size human statue.
- Haleplibahce Mosaic Museum This museum displays exquisite Roman-era mosaics, including the famous Amazon Warrior Queens. It’s located right next to the Archaeology Museum in the Haleplibahçe district..
- The Pool of Abraham is 150 meters long and 30 meters wide. There are carp fishes inside of the pool and they are not eaten by the local people. According to the legends, Nemrut’s daughter Zeliha jumped into the fire when the prophet Abraham was thrown. And the area turned to the lake.
- Hasimiye Square, the historical and cultural heart of Şanlıurfa, features traditional Ottoman-era architecture, authentic local bazaars, and vibrant street life. The square is known for its historic inns, stone-arched bazaars, and authentic local food stalls, where you can experience the unique flavors of Şanlıurfa, such as künefe and isot (Urfa pepper). It’s also a great place to shop for handcrafted souvenirs, traditional silver jewelry, and authentic textiles.
17:00 pm ─ Our Göbeklitepe tour from Istanbul ends.
You will be transferred to the airport in Şanlıurfa.
20:00 pm ─ Flying to Istanbul from Şanlıurfa. (Flight time is changeable)
22:15 pm ─ Arrival at the airport in Istanbul.
Upon your arrival at the airport, you will be welcomed by your name sign and transfer to your hotel in Istanbul.
Jacob –
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.