World's First Temple: Private Gobeklitepe Tour from Istanbul
Description
Maximize your time in Şanlıurfa with a private, airport-to-airport experience combining Göbeklitepe and the city’s most important historical landmarks in one seamless day. Travel in a private vehicle with a licensed local guide, explore the world’s oldest known monumental temple complex, visit the award-winning Şanlıurfa Archaeology and Mosaic Museums, and discover the sacred Pools and Cave of Abraham. Unlike standard group tours, the itinerary offers personalized attention, flexible pacing, and convenient private transfers. Ideal for travelers arriving by plane who want to experience the region’s highlights without arranging transportation or logistics.
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Itinerary
Upon arrival in Sanlıurfa, you will be met by your tour guide at the airport holding a name sign with your name on it. You will be transferred to the Gobeklitepe Archeological site with a private van. During this journey, you will be informed about the history of Gobeklitepe before the tour of Urfa city and the archeological site of Gobeklitepe. History Gobeklitepe dates back to the early period of mankind ( about 12,000 BC – 9000 BC ), even earlier than Stonehenge. The discovery of the oval-shaped temples in 1996 by German archeologists created a new perspective in the history of humans with God. Today you will visit the Oldest Temple of the world and the site of ongoing archeological excavations, then we will drive to the Archeology Museum and Mosaic Museum where the relics are displayed.
This pool is believed by Muslims to be the place where Abraham was thrown into the fire by Nimrod. Abraham is mentioned in three major religions, Christianity, Islam, and Judaism but in Islam, he is called Ibrahim. The Pool Of Abraham is a special place for all 3 religions, which is why it is a remarkable spot for the tours to Southeastern Turkey.
The museums contain remains of Sanliurfa (known as Edessa in antiquity), Gobeklitepe, Karahantepe, Harran.
You will have a chance to shop in the Local Bazaar of Edessa.
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Pickup Locations & Times
This experience is eligible for hotel pickup. Once your purchase is complete, you’ll be able to coordinate pickup details directly with your operator.
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Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Tour duration includes the airport transfers in Sanliurfa.
- Pick up time will depend on the flight schedules between Istanbul and Sanliurfa.
- Tour could be operated only if there are available flights.
Reviews(3)
An absolutely great day and guide. She was so friendly and knowledgeable and interesting. I can’t recommend highly enough.
We have had the most informative, amazing and flavorful family trip to 12,000BC with the most knowledgeable guide 'Yeşim Bedlek'. Quality of our transportation to the quality of the food we had during our lunch break, and the tatse of the 'Menengiç-Pistacchio Coffee' at the end of our tour in the ols bazaar in Urfa was indeed memorable. I cannot recommend it enough... If I can make one suggestion is to book your Urfa trip atleast for two days and include 'Karahantepe and Nemrut' ruins. By this way you can see more and of course eat more as well... Don't wait book your trip to feel like Indiana Jones😄🤠
Very professional, reliable, friendly, high-quality services from the time we were picked up at our hotel in Istanbul to our late return the following day. Our guide, Sitki, was a pleasure to share two days with, so were the drivers. Sitki was very organized and managed to bring us to all sights we wished to visit. His commentaries were as detailed as needed, easily understood and obviously well researched. We have travelled extensively; this was one of the most pleasurable tour we have enjoyed.
