5-Day Sanlıurfa and Mardin Sightseeing Tour with Göbekli Tepe

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Visit the Pool of Abraham, one of Sanlıurfa's most important religious landmarks
• 02 Explore the finds from Göbekli Tepe and Harran at the Sanlıurfa Archaeology and Mosaic Museum
• 03 Stroll through the Old Bazaar and shop for local products and delicacies
• 04 Discover Mardin's heritage at Kasımiye Medrese, Deyrulzafaran Monastery, and St. Gabriel Monastery

Enjoy a 5-day tour to discover the amazing history of Sanlıurfa and Mardin, and take a closer look at the cradle of religions. Visit some of the region's most famous landmarks, including the Pool of Abraham, Sanlıurfa Archaeology Museum, Sanlıurfa Mosaic Museum, Göbekli Tepe, Kasımiye Medrese, Dara Ancient City, and the Monastery of St. Gabriel.

Start the tour with a visit to the Pool of Abraham, where Nimrod threw the Prophet Abraham into the fire.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Mardin, Şanlıurfa, Harran

Languages English, Japanese

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Arrival in Sanlıurfa and Hotel Transfer

• Meet the guide at Sanlıurfa Airport and transfer to your hotel in Sanlıurfa.

2

Day 02

Sanlıurfa City Tour and Museums

• Start the tour with a visit to the Pool of Abraham, where Nimrod threw the Prophet Abraham into the fire.
• Visit the Old Bazaar and shop for local products.
• Head to the Archaeology Museum and Mosaic Museum to see findings from the surrounding area, including Göbekli Tepe and Harran.

3

Day 03

Göbekli Tepe Finds and Mardin Old City

• Visit the Archaeology Museum and see findings from the surrounding area, such as Göbekli Tepe and Harran.
• Stroll through the Old Bazaar, shop, and taste local delicacies.
• Stop by Kasımiye Medrese, a former madrasa situated in Mardin.

4

Day 04

Monasteries and Dara Ancient City

• Visit Deyrulzafaran Monastery, which was originally built as the Temple of the Sems for the sun-worshipping people.
• Head to Dara Ancient City, an ancient Roman fortress city.
• Stop by the Monastery of St. Gabriel, the oldest surviving Syriac Orthodox monastery in the world.

5

Day 05

Mardin Departure Transfer

• Transfer from your hotel in Mardin to Mardin Airport.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• 2 airport transfers
• Professional Turkey tourist guide
• Transportation

What's Not Included

• Accommodation
• Flight tickets
• Food and beverages
• Tips for restaurants

What to bring

• Comfortable shoes for walking

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

GAP Sanlıurfa Airport, Merkez/Şanlıurfa, Turkey

Tour start

Merkez/Şanlıurfa, Türkiye

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.