PRIVATE TOUR

Gobeklitepe Tour: Private Day Trip from Sanliurfa to Harran

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Discover the world’s oldest temple with a private Göbeklitepe tour, see the iconic beehive-style houses of Harran up close, and take a peaceful walk around the sacred Pool of Abraham. Explore these holy lands with a guided Şanlıurfa city tour.

About this activity

Duration 9 hours

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Free cancellation

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Live tour guide

Arabic, English, Turkish

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Pick-up service

Mobile ticketing

Meet and greet service

Private group

Flight tracking

5% off on your 1st booking

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Highlights

  • Discover Göbeklitepe, the world’s oldest temple, with your private local tour guide.
  • Experience Harran’s traditional architecture and learn about its ancient Silk Road role.
  • Visit Balıklı Göl and the Cave of Abraham during your Şanlıurfa city tour.
  • Explore Şanlıurfa’s sacred mosques, colorful bazaars and historical museum stops.

Full description

Join us on a journey to the heart of Mesopotamia, where history, legend, and archaeology meet. Your private tour begins in Şanlıurfa, known as The City of Prophets. From the moment you arrive—either at Şanlıurfa GAP Airport or your hotel—you’ll be welcomed by your professional local guide and set off to discover the region’s most iconic sites.

Our first destination is the extraordinary archaeological site of Gobeklitepe, believed to be the world’s oldest known temple, dating back over 12,000 years. This UNESCO-listed archaeological wonder has dramatically changed how we view early human history. As you walk among its intricately carved T-shaped megaliths, you’ll gain insight into the spiritual life of hunter-gatherer societies long before the invention of farming. Learn how this sacred site rewrote the timeline of civilization and religion.

Next, you’ll travel to Harran, one of the world’s longest-inhabited settlements and an important crossroads on the ancient Silk Road. Famed for its beehive-shaped houses, Harran was once a center of science, culture, and religion. You'll explore the Harran Mound, the remains of Harran University—the first Islamic university in Anatolia—and the wooden-domed Camii el-Firdevs, commissioned by the Umayyad caliph Mervan. Don't miss the atmospheric city walls and Inner Castle, steeped in history.

The tour concludes in Şanlıurfa city center, where sacred and cultural landmarks await. Visit Halil-ür Rahman Mosque, the mystical Balıklı Göl (Pool of Sacred Fish), and the Cave of Abraham, believed to be his birthplace. Explore traditional bazaars like Sipahi, Kazzaz, and Naccar, and enjoy stops at the Rizvaniye Mosque, Ulu Mosque, Historical Customs House, and the Kitchen Museum.

At the end of the day, we’ll drop you off at your preferred location, leaving you with a deeper appreciation for the spiritual and historical roots of Mesopotamia.

Includes

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • GAP Airport pickup and drop off (if preferred)
  • Licensed official tour guide
  • Transportation in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle
  • Museum and entrance fees
  • Food and drinks
  • Personal expenses and tips

Important information

 

What You Need to Know Before the Event: Our tour starts and ends in Şanlıurfa. Depending on your reservation preference, you can start your tour from Şanlıurfa GAP Airport. At the end of the program, your tour will conclude either at your hotel in Şanlıurfa or at Şanlıurfa GAP Airport. Additionally, if your tour starts at the airport, it can also end at the hotel. Your guide will assist you with this matter.

Before the tour departure time, our local agency will contact you and request any flight information if applicable. Additionally, you will need to fill out the Participant Information Form included in your reservation confirmation email.

Lunch Break Options: You are free to choose the time and place for your lunch break during the tour. Your guide’s suggestions and your preferences are important in this regard.

Tour Cancellations: For tour cancellations, the cancellation and refund rules of the respective airlines for any flight tickets will apply.

What to Bring:

  • Identification Card or Passport: Bring for identification purposes.
  • Comfortable Shoes: Wear comfortable shoes for walking.
  • Comfortable Clothing: Dress in comfortable clothing suitable for the weather conditions.