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2-Days Private Tour to Gobeklitepe and Karahantepe from Istanbul

5.0(99 reviews)Istanbul, TurkeyOperated by Gobekli Tours
  • Duration2 days
  • GroupPrivate tour
  • TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
  • LanguagesEnglish, Turkish

About this activity

Gobekli Tours are created for the curious traveler - the one who is wondering about history archaeology, mythology, religions and always ready to learn and discover. Gobekli Tepe, tucked away in Southeast Turkey where you don’t see masses of mainstream tourists, we like to keep it small and focusing on private and personalized custom tours at the same time providing unique unforgettable and safe experience.

Day-by-day itinerary

2 days2 daysPrivate tour
Day 1Travel with ease from Istanbul, Izmir or Ankara and explore mysterious Gobekli Tepe!

  1. Sanliurfa Archeology and Mosaic Museum

    Haleplibahce, 2372. Sk. No:74/1, Sanliurfa, 63200, Turkiye

    2 hoursAdmission included

    Visit to Sanliurfa Archaeological Museum with its unmissable collection of archaeological artefacts stretching from the Neolithic to the times of Crusader Edessa, including many artefacts from Gobekli Tepe, such as ‘Urfa Man’, regarded as the world’s oldest statue. Museum houses a replica of the Enclosure D of Gobekli Tepe, and the cult site, referred to as Nevali Cori, which was submerged by the Ataturk Dam and moved into this museum with its original stones.

  2. Gobeklitepe

    Orencik 63290, Sanliurfa, 63050, Turkiye

    2 hoursAdmission included

    Gobekli Tepe - one of the world's most important archaeological sites. Dating back as far as 12,000 years ago, it was built prior records of writing or pottery, and is believed to be the world's oldest ritual complex. Don't miss the opportunity to visit this fascinating site which is causing archaeologists to rethink their vision of early human history.

  3. BalIklIgol

    BalIklI Gol Cd., Sanliurfa, 63000, Turkiye

    1 hour

    You will visit Abraham’s cave, the birthplace of the prophet Abraham, and the Pool of Prophet Abraham which is believed to be the place where Prophet Abraham was thrown into the fire by Nimrod.

  4. Sanliurfa

    Sanliurfa, Turkiye

    30 minutes

    The newly excavated tombs of the Kizilkoyun Necropolis dated between 2nd and 4th century AD. Over 61 excavated tombs were formed by carving into the bedrock limestone.

Accommodation: Overnight stay in central located historical building- boutique hotel.

Day 2Karahan Tepe and Ancient site of Sogmatar : an echo of a lost religion

  1. Sanliurfa

    Sanliurfa, Turkiye

    2 hours

    Lively bazaar of Urfa is surely not to be missed; you will find stalls selling everything from sheepskins to jeans and colorful local scarves. You can also see some ancient workshops and craftsmen you cannot see in another places.

  2. Sumatar (Sogmatar)

    Yagmurlu Village, Sanliurfa, Turkiye

    2 hours

    The word Soğmatar comes from the word "Matar" in Arabic that means rain. It is believed that in the region, Prophet Moses escaped from Pharaoh, and engaged in farming here and that one of the well holes was opened by the miraculous scepter of Prophet Moses. ​ In the centre of the town is a hill with remnants of a civilization that dates back to the 2nd century, during this time it was a pagan centre. The hill was an outside sanctuary, originally the seven temples, and each temple on a different hill; the Sun, Moon, Saturn, Jupiter, Mars, Venus, and Mercury. More investigation revealed this was a grave monument and sacred area which is thought to be a representation of Mare-late, the Lord of Gods, with those praying to the centre of the hill similar to modern prayers towards Mecca. In Sogmatar, You will visit Pognon’s Cave, sacred hill, and Mars temple.

  3. Han El Barur

    Goktas Koyu, Harran, 63510, Turkiye

    30 minutes

    Han el Ba'rur The remains of the Ayyubid dynasty Han el Ba'rur, a caravanserai built in 1228 to service the local trade caravans on the way of the Silk Road.

  4. Karahantepe Orenyeri

    KargalI, Karahan Tepe, 63290 Haliliye/SanlIurfa, Haliliye, 63290, Turkiye

    2 hours

    Karahantepe is an ancient archaeological site in southeastern Turkiye, near to Gobekli Tepe. Dating back over 11,000 years, it is part of the Pre-Pottery Neolithic period and features T-shaped pillars, human and animal carvings, and elaborate stone strutures.

Pickup & meeting point

Pickup is included for all travellers.

Pickup starts about 3 hours before the departure time.

You can request a pickup location of your own.

Pickup locations1,508

The operator lists 1,508 pickup points. 40 are shown here; choose yours from the full list when you book.

Hotels & residences40

  • Harbour Suites Old CityKadirga Liman Cad. Kumluk Sok No: 4, Sehsuvar Bey Mah., Istanbul, 34130, Turkiye
  • Atlantis Royal HotelDizdariye Cesmesi Sk. No:53, Binbirdirek, Istanbul, 34122, Turkiye
  • Vardar Palace HotelSIraselviler Cd. No:16, Istanbul, 34433, Turkiye
  • Gulseda Otel ApartTaksim Firini Sk. No:16, Sehit Muhtar Mahallesi, Istanbul, 34435, Turkiye
  • Hotel Inter IstanbulMithatpasa Caddesi Buyuk Haydar Efendi Sokak No 29, Mimar Kemalettin, Istanbul, 34126, Turkiye
  • Union Hotel PortFindikli Celebi HamamI Sk. No 14, Ömer Avnı Mh., Istanbul, 34427, Turkiye
  • AHC Ayasofya Hotel - Special ClassPiyer Loti Cad. No: 1, Istanbul, 34400, Turkiye
  • Meddusa HotelAlemdar Mh. Nuru Osmaniye Cad. No: 5, Cagaloglu, Sultanahmet, Istanbul, 34400, Turkiye
  • Gulhane Corner HotelHudavendigar Cad. Saffeti Pasa Sok. No:12, Hoca Pasa Mah., Istanbul, 34110, Turkiye
  • Chambers of the BohemeKucuk Parmak Kapi Sok. No:13, Chambers of the Boheme, Istanbul, 34433, Turkiye
  • Skalion HotelCifte Gelinler Cad. No: 6, Istanbul, 34130, Turkiye
  • Arts Hotel TaksimTopcu Cad. No. 11, Istanbul, 34437, Turkiye
  • Hotel V Plus TaksimKazancI Yokusu, Purtelas Sokak, No:06/A, Cihangir Mahallesi, Istanbul, 34433, Turkiye
  • Akdeniz HotelDivanyolu Cad. Haci Tahsin Bey Sokak No : 7, Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Turkiye
  • Faros Hotel Old CityDivanyolu Cad. No:68, Istanbul, 34122, Turkiye
  • Simper HotelKatip Kasim Mah. Turkeli Cad. Kiziltas Sok. No: 57, Aksaray, Fatih, Istanbul, 34130, Turkiye
  • The Marions Suite HotelPurtelas Sok. No:12, Cihangir, Istanbul, 34433, Turkiye
  • Mukarnas Taksim HotelIpek Sok. No:6, Katip Mustafa Çelebi Mahallesi, Istanbul, 34433, Turkiye
  • Kupeli HotelEmin Sinan Hamam Sokak No:4, Emin Sinan Mah., Istanbul, 34130, Turkiye
  • Remall Suites HotelKocatape Mahallesi Feridiye Caddesi Asiklar Sok No 2, Istanbul, 90212, Turkiye
  • B&B TaksimSehit Muhtar Mahallesi AltIn Bakkal Sokak No 4, Istanbul, 34435, Turkiye
  • Titanic City TaksimKocatepe Mah. Lamartin Cad. No:45-49, Kocatepe Mah., Istanbul, 34437, Turkiye
  • Style Star HotelCihangir Mahallesi, Baskurt Sokak 8, Istanbul, 34433, Turkiye
  • Grand Ambiance HotelAkbiyik Caddesi No:63 Sultanahmet, Istanbul, 34400, Turkiye
  • The Hotel IstanbulBinbirdirek Mah. Binbirdirek MeydanI Sok. No:17, Istanbul, 34400, Turkiye
  • Best Town PalaceIstasyon Arkasi Sokak, 9, Hocapasa Mah., Istanbul, 34110, Turkiye
  • Innpera HotelSiraselviler Cad. No: 15, Istanbul, 34437, Turkiye
  • Aprilis HotelPeykhane Sk. No 4, Binbirdirek Mh, Cemberlitas, Istanbul, 34122, Turkiye
  • Modern SuitesDolapdere Caddesi No: 143-145, Istanbul, 34375, Turkiye
  • Flower Palace HotelHudavendigar Cad, Saffeti Pasa Sk No:11, Hoca Pasa Mah, Istanbul, 34110, Turkiye
  • Royal Bosphorus HotelEbussuud Cad. No:6, Sirkeci-Fatih, Istanbul, 34110, Turkiye
  • Rumours InnUcler Hamami Sk. No:6, Kucukayasofya Mah., Istanbul, 34122, Turkiye
  • Trip Bosphorus Taksim HotelOrdu Caddesi No: 13, Mahmutbey, Istanbul, 34433, Turkiye
  • Sultanahmet Newport HotelPeykhane Sk. No: 15, Binbirdirek Mh. Sultanahmet, Istanbul, 34122, Turkiye
  • Levni Hotel & SpaAnkara Caddesi No: 12, Istanbul, 34127, Turkiye
  • Hotel NezihMithatpasa Cad. Yenidevir Sok. No. 8, Mimar Kemalettin, Istanbul, 34490, Turkiye
  • Naz Hotel Old BazaarGedik Pasa Firin Sokak, Istanbul, 34126, Turkiye
  • Icon Hotel IstanbulEskisehir MH Dolapdere Cad No 43-47, Sisli, Istanbul, Turkiye
  • Taxim Center ResidenceSehit Muhtar Mah Basma Tulumba Sok No. 9, Istanbul, 34435, Turkiye
  • Taksim Time HotelDolapdere Caddesi Ergenekon Mahallesi, No.108, Istanbul, 34373, Turkiye
  • You can arrange your pickup point with the operator after booking.

Pickup instructions

Pick up hotel or address to be confirmed/ agreed by both sides

What's included

Included

  • Breakfast

Not included

  • Food and drinks not mentioned
  • Travel insurance
  • Gratuities
  • Personal purchases etc.

Good to know

Accessibility & suitability

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveller requirements

  • Minimum 1 traveller per booking
  • Maximum 2 travellers per booking
  • At least one adult must be included in the booking
  • Age bands: Infant (0–1), Child (2–11), Youth (12–17), Adult (18–64), Senior (65–120)

Additional information

  • Please request wheelchair accessible transportation in advance, if necessary.

Languages

Guide
English, Turkish

Cancellation policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

  • 6+ days before100% refund
  • 2–6 days before50% refund
  • 0–2 days before0% refund
  • This experience requires good weather. If it's cancelled due to poor weather, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it's cancelled because the minimum isn't met, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Important booking information

Booking cut-off
Bookings close 2 days before the activity starts.
Confirmation
Instant then manual
Tickets
One per booking
Local time zone
Europe/Istanbul
Product code
289293P1

What you'll be asked when booking

  • Age of each traveller
  • Date of birth
  • First name of each traveller
  • Last name of each traveller
  • Passport expiry date
  • Nationality
  • Passport number
  • Your preferred pickup point
  • Any special requirements
  • Arrival airline
  • Arrival flight number
  • Departure airline
  • Departure flight number
  • Drop-off address
  • How you are arriving
  • Your arrival time
  • Transfer departure date
  • How you are departing
  • Departure pickup address
  • Transfer departure time

Traveller reviews

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  • 599

Ratings aggregated from Viator (3) and Tripadvisor (96).

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