2-Days Private Tour to Gobeklitepe and Karahantepe from Istanbul

Day 1: Travel with ease from Istanbul, Izmir or Ankara and explore mysterious Gobekli Tepe!

1. Sanliurfa Archeology and Mosaic Museum
   2h · Admission ticket included
   Visit to Sanliurfa Archaeological Museum with its unmissable collection of archaeological artefacts stretching from the Neolithic to the times of Crusader Edessa, including many artefacts from Gobekli Tepe, such as ‘Urfa Man’, regarded as the world’s oldest statue.
   
   Museum houses a replica of the Enclosure D of Gobekli Tepe, and the cult site, referred to as Nevali Cori, which was submerged by the Ataturk Dam and moved into this museum with its original stones.
2. Gobeklitepe
   2h · Admission ticket included
   Gobekli Tepe - one of the world's most important archaeological sites. Dating back as far as 12,000 years ago, it was built prior records of writing or pottery, and is believed to be the world's oldest ritual complex. Don't miss the opportunity to visit this fascinating site which is causing archaeologists to rethink their vision of early human history.
3. BalIklIgol
   1h
   You will visit Abraham’s cave, the birthplace of the prophet Abraham, and the Pool of Prophet Abraham which is believed to be the place where Prophet Abraham was thrown into the fire by Nimrod.
4. Sanliurfa
   30m
   The newly excavated tombs of the Kizilkoyun Necropolis dated between 2nd and 4th century AD. Over 61 excavated tombs were formed by carving into the bedrock limestone.

Day 2: Karahan Tepe and Ancient site of Sogmatar : an echo of a lost religion

1. Sanliurfa
   2h
   Lively bazaar of Urfa is surely not to be missed; you will find stalls selling everything from sheepskins to jeans and colorful local scarves. You can also see some ancient workshops and craftsmen you cannot see in another places.
2. Sumatar (Sogmatar)
   2h
   The word Soğmatar comes from the word "Matar" in Arabic that means rain. It is believed that in the region, Prophet Moses escaped from Pharaoh, and engaged in farming here and that one of the well holes was opened by the miraculous scepter of Prophet Moses.
   
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   In the centre of the town is a hill with remnants of a civilization that dates back to the 2nd century, during this time it was a pagan centre. The hill was an outside sanctuary, originally the seven temples, and each temple on a different hill; the Sun, Moon, Saturn, Jupiter, Mars, Venus, and Mercury. More investigation revealed this was a grave monument and sacred area which is thought to be a representation of Mare-late, the Lord of Gods, with those praying to the centre of the hill similar to modern prayers towards Mecca.
   
   In Sogmatar, You will visit Pognon’s Cave, sacred hill, and Mars temple.
3. Han El Barur
   30m
   Han el Ba'rur
   
   The remains of the Ayyubid dynasty Han el Ba'rur, a caravanserai built in 1228 to service the local trade caravans on the way of the Silk Road.
4. Karahantepe Orenyeri
   2h
   Karahantepe is an ancient archaeological site in southeastern Turkiye, near to Gobekli Tepe. Dating back over 11,000 years, it is part of the Pre-Pottery Neolithic period and features T-shaped pillars, human and animal carvings, and elaborate stone strutures.

Pickup details

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• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Please request wheelchair accessible transportation in advance, if necessary.