Private Göbeklitepe Tour from Istanbul by Plane
Overview
About
Take a private tour of Göbeklitepe from Istanbul by plane.
What you'll do
Your day begins with an early morning pickup at your hotel. You'll then transfer to the airport for a 2-hour flight to Sanliurfa, formerly known as Edessa.
Upon arrival at the Sanliurfa airport, you'll meet with your driver and transfer to the tour meeting point. There, you'll meet with your guide, who will lead you to Gobeklitepe.
Explore the Neolithic collection of stone circles in this prehistoric site of worship. Learn how people built this structure 12,000 years ago using stone-age tools. Take a walk at the site of the excavation and find out recent findings.
Meeting and pickup
What is included?
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
What is not included?
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Meet your host
Itinerary
Istanbul Historical & Heritage Tours Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do
Explore the full itinerary for Private Göbeklitepe Tour from Istanbul by Plane in Istanbul, Turkey. This historical & heritage tours experience includes 7 stops over 1 day. Duration: 18 hours. Activity level: Extreme.
Here is the starting point
Istanbul
You will be picked-up from your hotel in Istanbul and transfer to the airport. Then Fly to Sanliurfa. Upon your arrival to Sanliurfa airport meet with your driver and private vehicle, first we have our light breakfast.
Sanliurfa
Upon your arrival to Sanliurfa airport meet with your driver and private vehicle, first we have our light breakfast.
Sanliurfa Archeology and Mosaic Museum
Sanliurfa Archeology and Mosaic Museum Urfa has been occupied since the Babylonians followed by the Hurrites, Hittites, Assyrians, Greeks. We will visit Urfa Archaeological Museum. This museum exhibit a huge collection, founded from Harran and Gobeklitepe Area.
Mevlid-i Halilulrahman Mağarası
Mevlid-i Halilulrahman MagarasI While in Urfa we will visit the cave where the prophet Abraham was born. Then, walk through the local covered bazaar of Sanliurfa. Walk through the town to discover the many hidden treasures.
Göbeklitepe
Gobeklitepe We will see Gobeklitepe, a hilltop sanctuary erected on the highest point of an elongated mountain ridge some 15 km northeast of the town of Urfa. Pools of Holy CarpWhat makes Gobeklitepe unique in its class is the date it was built, which is roughly twelve thousand years ago, circa 10,000 BC.
Fish Lake
Harran Ruins
Harran we will visit nearby Harran and see the incredible beehive houses. Harran- according to the Bible- was the site where prophet Abraham spent a few years with his family before moving on to Israel, the Promised Land. There are exceptional photo opportunities in this area. After Harran we will drive to the airport to fly back to Istanbul.
This concludes the tour.
