*** GOBEKLITEPE ***
– Excavation area that shook the archeologist!
– Zero point of known history.
An important Mesopotamian border city of Turkey, Sanliurfa and its surroundings will amaze you! Father of Abrahamic religions Prophet Abraham threw fire in this city where fire turns to a beautiful holy pool, which is called Pool of Abraham today. With the discovery of Gobeklitepe, zero point of known history, the significance of the city has been reached to another level. Most of the findings are in the Museum of Archeology in Sanlıurfa city center. Urfa is also famous for its amazing gastronomy!
Daily Gobeklitepe Tour: Lets schedule your travel Turkey with our travel agency with this private daily Mesopotamia region trip. Visit places in the southeastern part of country which is also known as north end of fertile crescent with licenced tourist guides. Visit ancient and sacred places in Mesopotamia as Tour includes Gobeklitepe, Sanliurfa City Center, Sanliurfa Museums, Pool of Abraham.
HIGHLIGHTS
Gobeklitepe, Sanliurfa City Center, Sanliurfa Museums
- Start City: Sanliurfa
- End City: Sanliurfa
- Duration: Daily Tour
- Suitable for families
- Suitable for whellchair assisted people
Tour Description
We will meet you in Sanliurfa Gap Airport/ hotel and drive to Gobeklitepe which is one of the world’s most important archaeological sites. Gobeklitepe, Neolithic site near Sanliurfa in southeastern Turkey. The site, believed to have been a sanctuary of ritual significance, is marked by layers of carved megaliths and is estimated to date to the 9th–10th millennium BCE. At 12,000 years old, it was built before the advent of writing or pottery and is believed to be the world’s oldest temple which is causing archaeologists to rethink their vision of early human history. In excavated site you will see a number of T-Shaped limestone megaliths, some of which surpass 16 feet (5 meters) in height and weigh as much as 50 tons, are arranged in circular formations. After a tour roughly 2 hours you will drive 30 min. to Sanliurfa city center and have lunch in a local restaurant. Sanliurfa is a city of huge religious significance, believed to be the birthplace of the prophet Abraham/Ibrahim, and the site of one of the most important events in the Bible and the Quran. Sanliurfa, with its wealth of Biblical associations, is known as the “Jerusalem of Anatolia” and regarded as a holy site by Jews, Christians and Muslims alike. According to the Old Testament, the Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham), “The Father of Three Monotheistic Religions”, was born in the city of Ur and he, together with his family, migrated to Harran- the “Home of the Patriarchs”. Christianity reached Edessa about 150 CE, and the city became the seat of what was soon the most important bishopric in Syria. A sizable body of early Christian literature in the Syriac language was produced at Edessa. In Urfa city center you will visit Sanliurfa archology Museum and Haleplibahce Mosaic Museum which are very important museums. After all the visits we will transfer you to Gap Sanliurfa Airport or hotel.
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Tour Maps
Important Information
Services will be provided
- Travel guard insurance
- Daily one bottle of water in vehicle
- Licensed professional tour guide during the tour
- Transfers
Prices
Child Rate Policy :
0-2 FOC
2-8 %50 of adult rates
ABOVE 8 years FULL Price
NUMBER OF PAX | |||
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1-2 PAX | 3-4 PAX | 5-6 PAX | 7-8 PAX |
364 $ PP | 250 $ PP | 212 $ PP | 193 $ PP |
Important Notes
- All above rates are in US DOLLAR currency
*Please note that %30 of the payment required on booking, the rest will be received as cash at airport.
PAYMENT ON CREDIT CARD : %3 Transaction fee and %20 V.A.T will be added in total amount on CC will be paid by your side.
MONEY TRANSFERS VIA BANKS : 10 $ International Money Transfer Fee and %20 V.A.T will be added in total amount on bank transfer. International Money Transfer Fee will be paid by your side.
%18 V.A.T will be charged even in case of refund.
When the trip is canceled by the client 60 or more days prior to the start of the trip, he/she shall be able to request and receive a full refund. When cancellation happens between 59 and 30 days prior to the start of the trip, the client will be able to obtain a refund of 50% of the trip price. When cancellation is requested less than 29 days prior to the start of the trip, he/she will not be able to obtain any refund whatsoever.
FAQ
Is there any shopping opportunity during the tour?
Yes, you’ll hear the opportunities from your tour guide.
What’s the Duration of the tour?
7-8 Hours.
What’s the walking difficulty level?
4 out of 5, please wear comfy shoes for walking in ancient cities and monasteries.
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