Gobeklitepe Tours from Istanbul
Gobeklitepe tours from Istanbul runs everyday as private tours on demand. We have 1, 2 and 3 days Gobeklitepe tour packages up to 3 days. With 1 or 2 days packages you can discover Sanliurfa and/or Gaziantep, depending on flight availability and your preferences. For a third day you can visit Harran, famous for beehive houses.
Why should you visit Gobeklitepe?
Gobeklitepe Arhaeologic Site, is located 18 kms norhteast of Sanliurfa provincial center, near Orencik village. The site was first discovered in the year 1693, during a survey cooperated by Istanbul and Chicago Universities. It was then defined as “V52 Neolithic Settlement“.
The actutal value of the site, began to surface with the excavations started in 1994. After those excavations led by Karl Schmidt, it was found Gobeklitepe was a cult center dating as late as 12.000 years. In the middle of a group of 20 circle and oval structres, which measure about 30 meters in diameter, two T-Shaped, 5 meters tall, standalone pylons were found. Pylons were made of limestone. In the light of foundings of at Gobeklitepe the dating of neolithic age needs to updated. The pylons and other columns have carvings of animals and abstract figures still await to clearly explained.
Gobeklitepe is the oldest, -it would not be wrong if we said “first”- temple in the world, so far.
Gobeklitepe Tours Itinerary
Either you choose a one day tour to Edirne from Istanbul or you like to stay, we have right packages for you.
Gobeklitepe Tours Packages from Istanbul
Below pricing are based on two people sharing. Flights are economy class, unless upgraded.
- Private Transportation
- Private Gobeklitepe Tour
- Same Day Return
- Travel Insurance
- Private Transportation
- 2x Private Tours
- 4 & 5 Star Hotel Options
- Travel Insurance
- Private Transportation
- 3x Private Tours
- 4 & 5 Star Hotel Options
- Travel Insurance
WHAT TO EXPECT?
- See the most unmissable, oldest Temple in the World. Older than Stone Henge, and the Pyramids!
- An informative overview of the Anatolian Prehistory
- Visit Sanliurfa and Gaziantep, two important culinary destinations in Turkey with 2 or 3 days packages
- Learn about the mosaic art of Greeks and Romans
- Visit world famous mosaic museums.
- Discover Southeastern Turkey‘s major cities
Hotels charge the following supplements;
- Single Room Supplement 50% pp/room rate
- Third Person Supplment is 70%
To book this tour please choose your desired day from the calendar below and continue with the booking steps. Our booking system will take you to the secure payment gateway provided by PayU.
There is a set deposit amount of $75 for any group size. Your booking will be confirmed after the deposit payment. The balance is to be paid 15 days before the start of the tour(s).
You may cancel your tour reservation up to 72 hours before the planned start of the tour. No cancellation charge is incurred within the allowed deadline. Please read our cancellation policy: “Booking Terms“.
This tour is organized within the legal scope of the Turkish Law concerning Travel Agencies And The Association Of Travel Agencies (TURSAB) numbered 1618, and Vocational Tour Guides Law numbered 6326.
What's included?
- Private airport transfers; pick-up & drop-off to your hotel
- Private Tour(s) with lunch
- 4/5* accommodation options
- Flight Tickets (economy)
- Travel Insurance
What's not included?
- Personal Expenses
- In-flight Meals
- Drinks at lunch(es)
- Tips & Gratitude
Why choose us?
- No Hidden Costs
- No Shopping Stops
- Comprehensive Travel Insurance
- Hotels in good locations
- We value your time and money
- Our professional team is with you
What our guests say about us?
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