Gobeklitepe Tours

Göbeklitepe the oldest known monumental temple of the world which was built in 12.000 years ago. It is 7.500 years older than pyramids in Egypt and 7.000 years than Stonehenge. It will make you think again the history of humanity, change your knowledge about religions, reconsider about resident life. The simplest words, it is one of the first locations that humanity began.

Göbeklitepe is considered as one of the biggest archaeological discovery in the world.

Duration: Long Day

Tour Type: Regular

Departure Days: Everyday

Start: Istanbul

End: Istanbul

Transportation: +

TOUR ITINERARY

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.

Göbeklitepe: 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.
Şanlıurfa 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.

INCLUSIONS

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

Personal Expenses
Drinks at lunch
Unmentioned meals

SIMILARS

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REMARKS

Frequently Asked Questions

Exact pickup time will be given at the time of booking.
You are kindly requested to present yourself at the pickup point 15 minutes prior to the pre-advised pickup time.
Comfortable shoes and a hat are recommended as shade is limited in the summertime.
The order of the tour itinerary may vary in order to avoid congestion.
Flight times can be changed according to the availability.

21 REVIEWS

Rated 5 out of 5

Daniela – 03/04/2025

Gobekli Tepe left me speechless. The tour was well-structured, the guides were passionate, and I learned so much. Don’t miss it!

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