We pick you from your hotel in Istanbul and transfer to the airport. You will meet with your guide at the airport. Fly to Sanliurfa. After we meet with your driver and private vehicle, first we have our light breakfast.Urfa has been occupied since the Babylonians followed by the Hurrites, Hittites, Assyrians, Greeks. We will visit Urfa Archaeological Museum. This museum exhibit a huge collection, founded from Harran and Gobeklitepe Area.We will also visit the holy sites at the Ainzelha, a lake with millions of domesticated fish.While in Urfa we will visit the cave where the prophet Abraham was born. Then, walk through the local covered bazaar of Sanliurfa. Walk through the town to discover the many hidden treasures.We will see Gobeklitepe, a hilltop sanctuary erected on the highest point of an elongated mountain ridge some 15 km northeast of the town of Urfa. Pools of Holy CarpWhat makes Gobeklitepe unique in its class is the date it was built, which is roughly twelve thousand years ago, circa 10,000 BC.we will visit nearby Harran and see the incredible beehive houses. Harran- according to the Bible- was the site where prophet Abraham spent a few years with his family before moving on to Israel, the Promised Land. There are exceptional photo opportunities in this area. After Harran we will drive to the airport to fly back to Istanbul.Upon your arrival your guide will deliver you to the transfer vehicle from airport to your hotel.
Turkey · Archaeology
Private Gobeklitepe Tour from Istanbul by Plane
The journey
- 01 Fly from Istanbul to Şanlıurfa for a private full-day experience
- 02 Visit Göbekli Tepe, one of the world’s earliest known temple sites
- 03 Explore the Şanlıurfa Archaeology and Mosaic Museum
- 04 See the holy fish pools and the cave associated with Prophet Abraham
- 05 Walk through the covered bazaar and discover hidden corners of Şanlıurfa
- 06 Visit nearby Harran and photograph its distinctive beehive houses
Discover one of Turkey’s most fascinating archaeological and spiritual destinations on a private day trip from Istanbul by plane. Travel to Şanlıurfa, often known as the city of prophets, and explore a region rich in ancient history, sacred sites, and living traditions.
Your day includes visits to Göbekli Tepe, widely regarded as one of the world’s earliest temple sites, the Şanlıurfa Archaeology and Mosaic Museum, the holy fish pools, Abraham’s cave, the covered bazaar, and nearby Harran with its remarkable beehive houses. With flights, transfers, guiding, breakfast, lunch, and museum tickets included, this is a seamless way to experience the pearl of Mesopotamia in a single day.
We will see Gobeklitepe, a hilltop sanctuary erected on the highest point of an elongated mountain ridge some 15 km northeast of the town of Urfa.
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What's Included
- All transfers
- Domestic Roundtrip Flights
- Licensed Experienced Guide
- Light Breakfast
- Lunch
- Museum Tickets
- All Taxes
What's Not Included
- Personal Expenses
- Tips
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- PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
- PASSPORT REQUIRED
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not stroller accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Infant seats unavailable
- We will pick you from your hotel or the location you choose and transfer to airport for an early morning flight.
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