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Group sizeUp to 15 travelers
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Overview
Discover Şanlıurfa’s ancient treasures on a full-day tour of Karahantepe, Göbeklitepe, the Archaeology Museum, and Balıklıgöl, with a delicious local lunch included.
What's included
Lunch
Museum Tickets
Entry/Admission - Göbekli Tepe
Entry/Admission - Balikligol
All Airport Transfers
Entry/Admission - Karahan Tepe
Entry/Admission - Sanliurfa Archaeological and Mosaic Museum
Domestic Roundtrip Flights
Personal Expenses
Dinner
What to expect
Karahantepe
5h · Admission ticket included
Your journey begins with an early morning pick-up from your hotel in Istanbul at 04:30. You’ll be transferred to the airport for your 06:40 flight. Upon arrival at Şanlıurfa Airport around 08:40, our team will greet you and begin the tour.
1. Karahantepe
Start the day with a visit to Karahantepe, one of the most remarkable Neolithic archaeological sites in the region, dating back to around 9,500 BC. Like Göbeklitepe, Karahantepe provides fascinating insights into the lives and beliefs of prehistoric communities. The site is particularly known for its monumental stone structures and human-shaped sculptures.
Gobeklitepe
3h · Admission ticket included
Continue to Göbeklitepe, one of the world's most important archaeological discoveries. Dating back approximately 12,000 years, the site contains monumental T-shaped stone pillars decorated with animal figures. Göbeklitepe offers a unique glimpse into the beliefs, rituals, and social life of some of the world's earliest communities.
Sanliurfa
1h
Take a break for lunch at a local restaurant in Şanlıurfa. Enjoy traditional regional dishes and experience the distinctive flavors of Şanlıurfa cuisine, including the famous Urfa kebab.
Sanliurfa Archeology and Mosaic Museum
2h · Admission ticket included
After lunch, visit the Şanlıurfa Archaeology Museum, home to an impressive collection of artifacts from the region's long history. The museum displays important archaeological finds from Göbeklitepe and other Neolithic settlements, helping visitors better understand the development of early human societies.
BalIklIgol
4h · Admission ticket included
Finish the tour at Balıklıgöl, one of Şanlıurfa's most famous landmarks. According to local tradition, this is the place where Prophet Abraham was thrown into the fire. The area includes the sacred pools, historic mosques, and a peaceful courtyard filled with local history and religious traditions.
At the end of the day, you will be transferred to Şanlıurfa Airport for your return flight. Upon arrival in Istanbul, we will drop you off at your hotel, marking the end of an unforgettable journey.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
We pick up guests from all locations within the designated area. We inform guests of the vehicle and driver information one day before the tour.
Additional information
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
