Istanbul: Gobeklitepe Day Trip with Flights & Guide

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1. Göbekli Tepe is one of the most extraordinary archaeological discoveries in the world. Dating back over 12,000 years, it predates writing, pottery, and even agriculture—making it the oldest known ritual complex ever uncovered. This awe-inspiring site continues to reshape our understanding of early human civilization. Don’t miss the chance to experience the mystery and majesty of Göbekli Tepe firsthand.

   3 hAdmission included

2. Sanlıurfa Archaeological Museum: After Gobekli Tepe, visit the Sanlıurfa Archaeological Museum to further immerse yourself in the historical artifacts of the region. Visitors to the Museum will have the opportunity to view a range of fascinating exhibits, including the oldest statue in the world, an imitation of the Göbeklitepe D Temple, the original Nevali Çori Temple, numerous periodic animations, a Prophet Abraham Animation, about 10,000 artifacts, and some of the most aesthetically pleasing mosaics in the world at the New Şanlıurfa Museum.

   2 hAdmission included

3. Experience the beauty of Abraham Pool and its cave through scenic views and nature walks. Balıklıgol, the Pool of Abraham is famous for its significance in Jewish and Islamic legends, where it is believed that Nimrod threw Abraham into a fire. The Cave of Abraham is a famous pilgrimage site in Urfa, believed to be the birthplace of Prophet Abraham.

   1 h

4. Necropolis area of ​​the city of Edessa from the Roman period. We will have the opportunity to visit these graves in the caves.

   30 minAdmission included

5. It is stated that the two-storey historical inn, built with cut Urfa stone and from whose courtyard flows the water of Balıklıgöl, which is rumored to be the place where Prophet Abraham was born and was thrown into the fire, was one of the places where commercial activities were carried out during the Ottoman period.

   30 minAdmission included

6. end of the day we drive back to şanlıurfa airport

   40 minAdmission included

7. fly back to istanbul around 8:00 pm

   1.7 hAdmission included

8. you will meet your driver at the istanbul airport, and he will drive you your hotel we pick you up this morning

   1 hAdmission included

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

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Know before you go

How it compares in Istanbul

• Its from-price is 331% above the median of the 346 day trips we list in Istanbul.
• It is longer than most of them.
• By number of reviews it ranks 171 of 346.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Istanbul

Istanbul straddles Europe and Asia across the Bosphorus, with Byzantine and Ottoman monuments, busy bazaars and ferries crossing between continents.

The historic peninsula holds the greatest landmarks. Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and the Hippodrome face each other in Sultanahmet, the Basilica Cistern lies beneath the streets, and Topkapı Palace spreads across the hill above the Golden Horn. A short walk away, the Grand Bazaar and the Spice Bazaar have traded for centuries, and Süleymaniye Mosque, built by the great Ottoman architect Sinan, crowns one of the city's seven hills.

Top-ranked sights in Istanbul: Dolmabahce Palace (Dolmabahce Sarayi), Bosphorus, Bosphorus Bridge (Bogazici Koprusu).

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