Turkey · Archaeology

Full-Day Göbeklitepe and Karahantepe Tour with Balıklıgöl

1 Day Round trip from Merkez/Şanlıurfa Moderate pace

Göbeklitepe, Karahantepe and Fishlake Tour

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Göbeklitepe, one of the world's oldest archaeological sites, dating back 12,000 years
02 Visit Karahantepe, another renowned Neolithic site with 11,700-year-old ruins
03 Experience the holy Fish Lake, believed to be the birthplace of Prophet Abraham
04 Wander through Şanlıurfa's historical bazaars and streets for a cultural immersion
05 Enjoy a pistachio coffee at the historic Gümrük Caravanserai

Explore and admire the ruins of Göbekli Tepe, one of Turkey's most important archaeological sites, and visit another Neolithic site, Karahantepe. Also head to the holy Fish Lake, believed to be the birthplace of Prophet Abraham, and experience the rich culture of Şanlıurfa by wandering through its historical bazaars and streets on this full-day tour.

We pick you up from Şanlıurfa Airport or your hotel, and your tour starts at the 12,000-year-old Göbeklitepe excavation site.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

City Şanlıurfa

Languages English, Russian, Turkish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Göbeklitepe, Karahantepe and Şanlıurfa Old City

We pick you up from Şanlıurfa Airport or your hotel, and your tour starts at the 12,000-year-old Göbeklitepe excavation site.
Then, we explore the 11,700-year-old Karahantepe.
We return to the city center and visit Balıklıgöl, Abraham's Cave, and the historical bazaars and streets. Your tour ends here, and we drop you off at your hotel or the airport.