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Overview
A fantastic journey to Gobekli Tepe ancient city, which dates back from 9000 BC to 10500 BC, is 6,000 years older than Stonehenge. Incredible architecture changes the entire known history of advanced civilizations. Gobekli Tepe. This private tour will let you discover the region and the testimony ofthe excavation that is currently running on the site.
Early morning pick up at your hotel and transfer to the airport for flight 2 hours to Sanliurfa, formerly known as Edessa. Edessa was always known as one of the most important holy places in the world. The discovery of Göbekli Tepe is strong evidence that changed the entire known history of advanced civilizations. Upon arrival at the airport in Sanliurfa, you will meet your guide, who will lead you to Gobekli Tepe to visit the site.
After the tour and time, transfer to Gaziantep airport to take the flight back to Istanbul, where one of our representatives will be waiting to transfer to the hotel in Istanbul
What's included
Private transportation
Lunch
Air-conditioned vehicle
Professionally licensed English speaking private tour guide
Domestic Flights
Any OptionalTours
Personal expenses on the tour
Tips Beverages
What to expect
Istanbul
7h
This Tour Takes 14 hours ( 7 Hours City tour, 3 Hours Plane, 2 Hours Transfer from the Hotel to the airport, and 2 hours waiting)
Gobeklitepe
2h · Admission ticket included
Göbeklitepe, which means "belly hill", is the oldest known temple in human history and the first religious center on earth.
Approximately 20 temples have been discovered in the region, and so far, six temples have been unearthed. The level of soil at the location of the building shows that the building was buried by human hands, not naturally.
Göbeklitepe was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2018 and included in the World Heritage List. You can see at least 15 buildings and more than 200 obelisks, T-shaped columns, whose lengths between 3 and 6 meters, are thought to be stylized human figures. 3-dimensional lion relief. These figures strengthen the possibility that lions lived in Anatolia during the Neolithic period.
The discovery of Göbeklitepe is an indication that settled life was passed through the temple, not agriculture. Before Göbeklitepe, all history books stated that the transition to settled life occurred with the emergence of farming and animal husbandry.
Sanliurfa
1h
Sanlıurfa Archaeological Museum:
After Gobekli Tepe, visit the Sanlıurfa Archaeological Museum to further immerse yourself in the historical artifacts of the region.
Visitors to the Museum will have the opportunity to view a range of fascinating exhibits, including the oldest statue in the world, an imitation of the Göbeklitepe D Temple, the original Nevali Çori Temple, numerous periodic animations, a Prophet Abraham Animation, about 10,000 artifacts, and some of the most aesthetically pleasing mosaics in the world at the New Şanlıurfa Museum.
Mevlid-i Halilulrahman MagarasI
1h · Admission ticket not included
Experience the beauty of Abraham Pool and its cave through scenic views and nature walks.
Balıklıgol, the Pool of Abraham, is famous for its significance in Jewish and Islamic legends, where it is believed that Nimrod threw Abraham into a fire.
The Cave of Abraham is a famous pilgrimage site in Urfa, believed to be the birthplace of Prophet Abraham. Devotees go there to pray and pay their respects to one of history's most revered prophets. The cruel King Nimrod ordered all newborn children to be killed upon learning of Abraham's coming birth, so he spent about ten years of his life in the cave as protection.
A praying area has been constructed inside the cave, but the exact spot where Abraham was born is protected by a glass enclosure. There are also faucets inside the cave where devotees can wash their hands with holy water. To enter the cave, you must go through the same courtyard as the Mevlid-i Halil Mosque.
BalIklIgol
3h
Balıklı Göl (Fish Lake) in Şanlıurfa, Turkey
Balıklı Göl, also known as the "Sacred Fish Lake" or "Pool of Abraham," is one of the most significant and revered sites in Şanlıurfa, a city in southeastern Turkey. This historic and spiritual destination attracts thousands of visitors each year due to its rich religious significance and picturesque setting.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
Early morning pick-up from your hotel and transfer to the airport for your flight to Şanlıurfa (approximately 2 hours).
Additional information
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Infant seats are available during the pick up service
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
