Private 2 Day Tours to Stunning World's First Temple Gobekli Tepe

Duration: 2 daysProduct code: 6368

Overview

Travel back in time to 10,000 BC on a Private Gobeklitepe from Istanbul. The tour is perfect for history-buffs and Indiana Jones fans who want to dive deeper into the history.

Discover the Mesopotamia region in southwestern Asia where the world’s earliest civilization developed.

Start at the Sanlıurfa Archaeological Museum, which presents the history of the region from the beginning.

Dive into the history of Gobekli Tepe (Potbelly Hill) - the oldest temple of the world.

See the Balikligol (The Fish Lake), the lake full with carp fish. According to the legend, Nimrod had immolated Abraham on a funeral pyre, but God turned the fire into water and the burning coals into fish.

Visit the Kizilkoyun Necropolis, 133 stone tombs, dating back to Edessa Kingdom.

Rumour has it that Moses, a sacred figure in Abrahamic religions, escaped from the pharaoh and lived in Sogmatar Ancient City, which is located some 80 kilometers (50 miles) away from Şanlıurfa’s center.

Han El Barur was built in 1228 to service the local trade caravans on the way of the Silk Road.

Hotel transfer, round-trip airfare, and private ground transportation ensure that your archaeological adventure is comfortable and stress-free.

Highlights

See Edessa the most important Holy Sites of the World.
See the Pools of Abraham and the Cave where the Prophet Abraham was born
Have free time to visit a local market and buy some souvenirs from your day
Travel to an archeological dig at Gobeklitepe “The World’s First Temple of Mankind”
A visit to the Sanliurfa Archeology and Mosaic Museum the largest museum complex in Turkey

Good to Know

Scheduling: Private tour: only your group takes part.
Languages offered on the Activity / Tour: English
Duration: 2 days

Printed or Mobile Voucher Accepted
Pick-up service

Pick up from your hotel in Istanbul.

Disability Services

Wheelchair access and assistance available.

Easy Cancellation

There is no cancellation fee once Customers Cancel at least 7 day(s) prior to the date of the activity or tour.
There is 50% cancellation fee for Customers to Cancel 3 and 6 day(s) prior to the date of the activity or tour.
There is 100% cancellation fee for Customers to Cancel 2 day(s) prior to the date of the activity or tour.

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Cut-off Time
Available to be booked until 5 days before the tour starts.

Inclusions

Professional Licensed Tour Guide
All Local Taxes
Entrance Fees
Istanbul – Sanliurfa – Istanbul Domestic Flight Ticket
night of accomodation in Sanliurfa hotel
Breakfast

Exclusions

Personal Expenses
Drinks
Other services not mentioned

What To Expect

Day 1: A flight from Istanbul and mysterious Gobekli Tepe visit!
Visit the Sanliurfa Archaeology Museum, Göbekli Tepe, Baliligol (Fish Lake), Kizilkoyun Necropolis.
Day 2: Sogmatar and Suayip: The Cities of Prophets
Visit Sogmatar (Sumatar) and Suayip Ancient Cities, and the Han El Barur Caravanseray.

Pickup and Drop-off / Meeting Point

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Pickup from your Istanbul Hotel. Times will be confirmed once the booking has been made.

Know Before You Go

Please be ready in your hotel reception 15 minutes before your departure time
Please wear comfortable footwear and clothing and wear suncream during the summer months
Please make sure you bring your passport and all names match exactly to your passport

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