Istanbul: Gobeklitepe Day Trip with Flights & Guide

Travel back 12,000 years on a private day trip to Göbeklitepe, the world’s oldest known temple—predating Stonehenge and the Egyptian pyramids by millennia. Built during the Pre-Pottery Neolithic Age, this UNESCO World Heritage Site offers a rare glimpse into early human civilization. Your journey includes: - Round-trip flights from Istanbul - Hotel pickup and drop-off - Private VIP transport - All entrance fees included - Visits to Göbeklitepe, Kızılkoyun Caves, and Urfa’s top museums.

1. 1

   Gobeklitepe

   3 hours

   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.

2. 2

   Haleplibahce Mozaik Muzesi

   2 hours

   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.

3. 3

   BalIklIgol

   1 hour

   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.

4. 4

   KIzIlkoyun Nekropolu

   30 min

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

5. 5

   Stop 5

   30 min

   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.

6. 6

   Stop 6

   40 min

   end of the day we drive back to şanlıurfa airport

7. 7

   Stop 7

   1.7 hours

   fly back to istanbul around 8:00 pm

8. 8

   Sultanahmet District

   1 hour

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

• Service animals allowed
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• Wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.