
*** 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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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.
Address
Arke Travel Turizm Seyehat Sağlık Hizmet ve Tic.Ltd.Şt.
Nova Portum Tours Seyahat Acentası
Türkmen Mah. Candan Tarhan Bulvarı No: 112/2
Kuşadası / AYDIN
Phone : 0256 613 53 24














































