Day Trip to Gobeklitepe – Explore the Zero Point of Humanity

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| Istanbul, Turkey

Features

Instant ticket delivery

Mobile Ticket

Pickup available

Duration

12.5 hours

Wheelchair accessible

Audio guide

Live guide

Flight tickets (Istanbul - Şanlıurfa - Istanbul)
Transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle
English-speaking guide services
Entrance Fees (Göbeklitepe: $25 USD pp, Şanlıurfa Archaeology and Mosaic Museum 10 USD pp))
All transfers mentioned in the itinerary

Drinks
Personal expenses
Lunch
Tips to guide and driver

Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Join a family-friendly journey from Istanbul to Göbeklitepe!
Discover ancient wonders, mystical carvings, Harran’s beehive houses, and the sacred Balıklıgöl on this exciting day trip. Book now!

Duration 12 Hours and 30 Minutes
Private Tour

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Gobeklitepe
Located near Şanlıurfa, Turkey, Göbeklitepe dates back 12,000 years (9600 BCE), making it the oldest known temple—older than Stonehenge and the pyramids.
Discovered in 1994 by archaeologist Klaus Schmidt, the site consists of massive T-shaped limestone pillars, some 6 meters high and weighing 20 tons. These pillars are carved with...
- Duration 2 Hours•
- Admission Ticket Included
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Ayn Zeliha Golu
Ayn Zeliha Lake is a historic site in Şanlıurfa, Turkey, located near Balıklıgöl (Pool of Sacred Fish). According to legend, Zeliha, the foster daughter of King Nimrod, jumped into the flames in sorrow after her father ordered Prophet Abraham to be burned. Miraculously, the fire turned into water, forming Ayn...
- Duration 30 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required

BalIklIgol

Balıklıgöl, or the Pool of Sacred Fish, is a historic and religious site in Şanlıurfa, Turkey. According to legend, King Nimrod ordered Prophet Abraham to be burned, but the fire miraculously turned into water, and the burning logs became sacred carp fish.

Today, Balıklıgöl is a popular pilgrimage site. The...

Duration 30 Minutes•
No Admission Ticket Required

Mevlid-i Halilulrahman MagarasI

The House of Prophet Abraham in Harran, Turkey, is believed to be where Prophet Abraham (Ibrahim) lived before migrating to Canaan. Harran is one of the oldest settlements in Mesopotamia and is mentioned in the Bible and Islamic traditions as Abraham’s early home.

Today, visitors can see historical ruins and...

Duration 30 Minutes•
No Admission Ticket Required

Sanliurfa Archeology and Mosaic Museum

The Şanlıurfa Archaeology and Mosaic Museum is one of Turkey’s largest and most important museums, showcasing artifacts from Göbeklitepe, Harran, and ancient Mesopotamian civilizations.

The museum houses 12,000-year-old relics, including statues, tools, and religious artifacts, providing insights into early human history. The Mosaic Section features beautifully preserved Roman-era mosaics, including...