1 Night and 2 Days Private Gobeklitepe Tour from Istanbul

I had an amazing experience on the 1-night, 2-day tour of Göbekli Tepe and Şanlıurfa, and I honestly couldn’t have asked for a better trip! Everything was very well organized from start to finish, and our tour guide, **Selim**, was absolutely fantastic. He was knowledgeable, friendly, patient, and made every stop much more interesting with the history and stories he shared. Gobekli Tepe and **Karahantepe** were definitely highlights of the trip. Seeing these incredible archaeological sites in person was unforgettable, and having Selim explain their history and significance made the experience even more special. We also explored Sanliurfa Old City and its beautiful traditional streets, visited the museum, and spent time at Balıklıgöl. I really loved getting to experience both the ancient history and the local atmosphere of Urfa”. Walking through the old streets and seeing the architecture and culture made the trip feel much more authentic. The transportation was excellent as well. The vehicle was very comfortable, and we always felt safe on the road. The driving was smooth and careful, which made traveling between all the different locations very relaxing. Everything was handled so well that we could simply sit back, enjoy the scenery, and focus on the experience. The hotel was another great part of the trip. It was clean, comfortable, and very relaxing after a full day of sightseeing. The entire itinerary was well planned without feeling rushed, and everything went smoothly. Overall, this was such a fun, comfortable, informative, and memorable trip. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone visiting Şanlıurfa and the surrounding archaeological sites. And if you get Selim as your guide, you’re definitely in great hands! He truly made the experience even better. I would absolutely do this tour again!

Most magical thing that i ever experience in my whole life🌟 Gobeklitepe was amazing, our tour guide Selim filled us with everything we need to know. Hotel was pretty comfortable. Abraham pool was gorgeous. Car ride was safe. I’ll totally going to visit again with my family. 10/10 recommended. Thanks for everything💖

I have to say that communication with Mr. Selim and the guidance of Mr. Ibrahim, was the best experience of my life. I received amazing services from really professional people. They offered me the best day of my life bu visiting gobekli tepe and the other surrounding archaeological sites. They know Very well how to work and how to satisfy their clients bu giving more than expected guidance. Besides, good manners and real interest made feel. like being next to familiar people. You have to taste the guidance of those people. Greece

Wonderful tour for a solo run. Safe, friendly & the foodie will love this. Two Tepe’s for the price of one.

If you want to see Gobeklitepe and other ancient spots this is a must book. Selim takes care of everything and had a white glove approach. We initially were trying to figure out how to see the ruins on our own and it was overwhelming with how far it was and knowing where to stay. Selim arranges first class transport from your hotel in IST to the airport, arranges your flight, picks you up from the airport, shows you all the history some as old as 12000 years, takes care of your accommodations at the cutest hotel that use to be a church and has so much character, takes you around the second day before dropping you off at the airport. Your flight back to IST and transport to your hotel is pre arranged. Aside from the logistics being seamlessly arranged his timing was perfect. We got to see everything before the big tour buses came for the day and things got to busy. He knew the best photo spots and was so knowledgeable and pointed out details around all the spots in Sanliurfa that we never would have known or noticed on our own. He also took us to the best lunch spots with the most delicious flavors. This is worth every penny because you are taken care of the entire time.

Selim's a native of Urfa and he seems to know everyone there. He has connections with the archaeological teams excavating the local ancient sites, not to mention connections with the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism. These connections give him deep insider knowledge of what's going on at these sites that no one else can compete with. Selim has an impressive knowledge of the region and the broader Middle East generally. I'm a hard core history nerd and I was able to go deep with him and he was able to answer any question I threw at him. If you want the insider's tour of the neolithic and bronze age Fertile Crescent from the tour guide's tour guide, this is for you.

I was looking for a solo tour to the historical sites around Şanlıurfa and I am so glad I found Selim! He is very knowledgeable and also very passionate about the history and sites in the region. I feel like I got so much more out of every place we visited because I was there with Selim. He also took me to great places for food and helped me organise transfers for the rest of my trip in Mardin. I would highly recommend booking with him!

We met Selim at our hotel and it was the start of a beautiful friendship - he grew up in Sanliurfa and knows everyone, and took us to restaurants where locals eat fabulous food for very reasonable prices, rather than the tourist traps. We came to visit Gobekli Tepe and were not disappointed - Selim is very knowledgeable about all the archeological sites and took us to Gobeckli and Karahan Tepe on the first day and the next day we drove to the ancient site of Harran and visited the Museum in Sanliurfa which should not be missed - many of the artifacts from Gobeckli and Karahan are on display there. Altogether a great experience and we really enjoyed Sanliurfa - thank you Selim!

Our Göbeklitepe tour became an unforgettable experience thanks to our guide, Selim. With his vast knowledge and great energy, he brought the whole journey to life. It wasn’t just about history — it felt like traveling back in time. We learned so much while truly enjoying ourselves. His hospitality, kindness, and attention to every detail made the day perfect. We highly recommend him to anyone visiting this magical place!”

This was the BEST TOUR EVER!!! First - if you are debating about whether to take a side trip from Istanbul to Gobekli Tepe - ABSOLUTELY DO IT! So much amazing history and culture! And second - if you are unsure about which tour operator to use - ABSOLUTELY GO WITH SELIM!!! Selim is just the best - he is the owner of his own agency and accompanied us throughout the trip. He so clearly puts his guests needs front and center, and is an excellent source of modern and historical knowledge of the region. He is a born-and-raised local of the region and seems to know everyone - we jokingly called him the “Mayor of Sanliurfa”. Exceptional pre-trip communication via WhatsApp - airport transfers and flights pre- and post-trip went off without a hitch. Gobelkli Tepe and Karan Tepe were the highlights of the tour, but so many more layers to the history of the area - 12000 years worth. Neolithic - Roman/Byzantine - Ottoman - sites with religious significance. No way we could have done half as much on our own. Whole trip is also a fascinating drive through the agricultural heart of modern-day Turkey - thanks to an impressive Euphrates river irrigation system. Great introduction to local foods - two breakfasts and a lot of snacks and tea provided - two late lunches/early dinners at excellent local restaurants for a very reasonable extra price. Hotel was a sweet little courtyard hotel in the center of town that set just the right tone for the trip. MOST HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!