Discover the world’s oldest temple – Göbeklitepe – on this 2-day adventure from Istanbul. Explore Şanlıurfa’s sacred sites, ancient Harran, and enjoy guided tours with flights and accommodation included.
Day 01 :
Flight from Istanbul to Şanlıurfa & Göbeklitepe Tour
- Early morning transfer from your hotel to Istanbul Airport.
- Flight to Şanlıurfa (approx. 1 hour 45 min).
- Meet your professional tour guide at Şanlıurfa Airport.
- Drive to Göbeklitepe, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the world’s oldest temple (12,000 years old). Explore the stone circles and learn about the mysteries that predate Stonehenge.
- Lunch at a local restaurant with traditional Southeastern Turkish dishes.
- Visit the Şanlıurfa Archaeology and Mosaic Museum, one of the largest in Turkey.
- Explore Balıklıgöl (Sacred Fish Lake) and the Cave of Prophet Abraham, an important pilgrimage site.
🛏️ Overnight: Şanlıurfa
Day 02 :
Harran & Return to Istanbul
Breakfast at the hotel.
Visit Harran, famous for its unique beehive houses and ancient ruins dating back to Mesopotamian times.
See the remains of Harran University, one of the world’s oldest known universities.
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.
Free time for shopping and exploring Şanlıurfa’s traditional bazaar.
Transfer to Şanlıurfa Airport for evening flight back to Istanbul.
Upon arrival, meet your driver and transfer to your hotel in Istanbul.
Tour Includes
- Round-trip domestic flights (Istanbul ↔ Şanlıurfa)
- Airport transfers in Istanbul & Şanlıurfa
- One-night hotel accommodation with breakfast
- Professional English-speaking tour guide
- Entrance fees to all sites mentioned
- Transportation by private, air-conditioned vehicle
- Lunches during tours
Not Inlcuded
- Dinners
- Personal expenses
- Optional activities
