1 Night & 2 days Gobeklitepe & Urfa Tour From Istanbul

Göbeklitepe & Şanlıurfa Tour from Istanbul

Private Tour | All Year Round | Lunch Included

Step into the dawn of civilization on this extraordinary Göbeklitepe & Şanlıurfa day tour from Istanbul. Discover the world’s oldest known religious complex, explore the sacred city of prophets, and experience the unique culture and cuisine of southeastern Türkiye — all in one unforgettable day.

Tour Highlights

• ✈️ Same-day round-trip flights from Istanbul to Şanlıurfa

• 🏺 Visit Göbeklitepe (UNESCO World Heritage Site) – 12,000 years old

• 🕌 Explore Şanlıurfa, the City of Prophets

• 🐟 Abraham’s Cave & Pool of Sacred Carp

• 🛍 Oriental covered bazaar experience

• 🍽 Authentic Urfa kebab lunch & traditional Mirra coffee

• 🚗 Fully private tour with licensed guide

Tour Program

Day 01:Morning – Flight to Şanlıurfa

Early morning pick-up from your hotel in Istanbul and transfer to the airport for your domestic flight to Şanlıurfa (Urfa).
Upon arrival, meet your professional local guide and depart directly to Göbeklitepe.

Göbeklitepe – The World’s First Temple

Dating back to around 9600 BC, Göbeklitepe is the oldest known man-made religious structure in the world, reshaping our understanding of human history.

Located on a hilltop, the site consists of:

• Circular stone enclosures

• Massive T-shaped limestone pillars

• Intricate relief carvings of animals and abstract symbols

The pillars were quarried from nearby bedrock pits using primitive flint tools, then transported and erected by Neolithic hunter-gatherers — a feat that continues to astonish archaeologists worldwide.

Animal carvings include:

• Lions, bulls, boars

• Foxes, gazelles, donkeys

• Snakes, insects, birds (especially vultures)

Your guide will explain the symbolism, rituals, and revolutionary significance of this sacred site, often described as the place where civilization began.

Stay Urfa

Day 02 – Şanlıurfa City Tour

After Göbeklitepe, continue to Şanlıurfa city center, one of the most spiritually significant cities in the Middle East.

Abraham’s Cave & Pools of Holy Carp

Visit the legendary birthplace of Prophet Abraham, followed by the sacred pools filled with carp, believed to be protected by religious tradition.

Şanlıurfa Covered Bazaar

Stroll through the atmospheric oriental bazaar, filled with spices, copperware, textiles, and local handicrafts.

Lunch – Taste of Urfa

Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant famous for its Şanlıurfa-style kebabs, known throughout Türkiye for their rich flavors and spices.

After lunch, experience Mirra, a traditional bitter coffee unique to the Urfa region — served as a symbol of hospitality.

Afternoon Visit Harran

Evening – Return to Istanbul

At the end of the tour, transfer to Şanlıurfa Airport for your return flight to Istanbul.
Upon arrival, meet our staff and transfer back to your hotel.

Your journey can also be extended to other destinations in Türkiye upon request.

Tour Includes

✔ Round-trip domestic flights (Istanbul – Şanlıurfa – Istanbul)
✔ All airport & city transfers

1 Night Hotel ın Urfa with Breakfast
✔ Private professional licensed guide
✔ Entrance fees to all mentioned sites
✔ Lunch at a local restaurant
✔ All local taxes

Tour Excludes

✖ Drinks
✖ Tips
✖ Personal expenses

Why Choose This Tour?

• ✔ Visit the oldest temple on Earth

• ✔ UNESCO World Heritage experience

• ✔ Ideal for history, archaeology & culture lovers

• ✔ Comfortable, private, same-day return from Istanbul

• ✔ Authentic local cuisine & traditions