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Private Daily Tour in Gobeklitepe and Karahantepe from Istanbul

28 Reviews 4.86 out of 5 stars Based on 28 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor |
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On average, this is booked 27 (0) days in advance.
13 to 17 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English

Overview

Reaching Gobeklitepe and Karahantepe from Istanbul requires flights and local transport; this private tour arranges both in one long day. Fly to Sanliurfa, visit the two Neolithic sites with English-speaking guidance, and continue to the Sanliurfa Archaeology Museum, Haleplibahce Mosaic Museum, Kizilkoyun Roman tombs, and Balikligol. The museums include finds from both sites and early Roman-period floor mosaics, while hotel pickup and drop-off in Istanbul, a private vehicle in Sanliurfa, and admission to Gobeklitepe and the Archaeology Museum simplify the day.

What's Included

  • - Private luxury Mercedes Minivan with driver in Sanliurfa for day.
  • Admission Fees of Gobeklitepe and Archeology Museum
  • Flight tickets from / to Istanbul -Şanlıurfa
  • Lunch We have lunch in Alacart restaurant.
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Meeting and Pickup

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We pick up our guest from lobby of hotel where they are staying. So Our guest must write the name of Hotel and adress in details. The hotel where we can pick them up has to be in city center of European side of Istanbul.

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Istanbul

Our tour guide pick you up from your hotel and drive to Istanbul Airport together. We suggest the TK 2246 flight from IST to Sanliurfa which takes off at 6.25AM. Driving takes around 1 hour. So, we must pick you up latest at 4.15AM.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Istanbul Airport

We choose earliest flight to Şanlıurfa either from Istanbul Airport or Sabiha Gokcen Airport. Take flight to Sanlıurfa. Flight takes around 2 hours.
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2 hours Admission Ticket Included

Karahantepe

Karahantepe is believed to date back similar time with Gobeklitepe. Karahantepe has a special structure carved into the bedrock with a human head and phallic totem. It is thought to have a ritualistic function to be adult for a human.
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2 hours Admission Ticket Included

Göbeklitepe

We drive directly to Gobeklitepe where history started. This place is on-going archeological excavations at Gobeklitepe. Klaus Shmit who discovered Gobeklitepe gave this name to this hill which means abdomen hill. Although this site was not so widely known. But currently being undertaken anywhere in the world. It is thought that first humans was praying and thanking to mother nature for fertility. So They had built huge stones in T-shaped with animal figures on in tons of weights. It will be so exciting to be there and smell the oldest history on the hill. After having enough information there, we leave the area and drive to Karahantepe.
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2 hours Admission Ticket Included

Cevahir Han

We have a lunch break in a local kebab restaurant. Sanliurfa is the home of Turkish Kebabs and is the city of Gastronomy in the world. Cevahirhan is the best restaurant to taste the local kebabs.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Sanliurfa Arkeoloji ve Mozaik Muzesi

After than we visit Sanliurfa Archeology Museum and Halepli Bahce Mosaic Museum. They were closed for a year and reopened again in last January. Therefore, we include these worth to visit museums to our itinerary as we promised. We are going to see all findings from Göbeklitepe Hill and Karahantepe. And of course, Haleplibahce Mosaic Museum to see magnificent early Roman period floor mosaics of Roman Villas there.
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2 hours Admission Ticket Included

KIzIlkoyun Nekropolu

Sanlıurfa is famous with its caves. It is believed Kızılkoyun caves are the oldest caves from Neolitic age. And It had been used during thelater periods too. Today we can see Roman tombs there.
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45 minutes Admission Ticket Included

BalIklIgol

Balikligol (means fish lake in English) has been considered sacred by Jews and Muslims. According to legend, this is where Abraham was thrown into a fire by Nimrod, but God turned the fire into water and the wood into fish. The pool is full of carb fish and not allowed to touch them. We walk around of pool.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Şanlıurfa Merkez (pass by)

The old bazaar of Sanliurfa is a treasure trove of history, culture, and art. It is a place where you can experience the rich heritage and diversity of this city, as well as find some unique souvenirs and gifts. It is a complex of narrow alleys and covered markets that sell a variety of goods, from traditional handicrafts and textiles to spices. It was very important marketing point on the Silk Road.
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GAP Şanlıurfa Airport

After completing our tour around 5.30-6.00PM we drive to Airport to catch our flight back to Istanbul.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

GAP Şanlıurfa Airport

We take TK2243 flight back to Istanbul which takes off at 20.15PM from Sanliurfa Airport. It takes 2 hours flight back to Istanbul.
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2 hours Admission Ticket Free

Istanbul Airport

Our driver will meet us at the airport to take us back to Hotel.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Service animals allowed
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available

Frequently Asked Questions (8)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Daily Tour in Gobeklitepe and Karahantepe from Istanbul?

A: This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Frequently Asked Questions (8)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Daily Tour in Gobeklitepe and Karahantepe from Istanbul?
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This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • - Private luxury Mercedes Minivan with driver in Sanliurfa for day.
  • Admission Fees of Gobeklitepe and Archeology Museum.
  • Flight tickets from / to Istanbul -Şanlıurfa.
  • - Parking.
  • - Professional fluent English-speaking guidance.
  • - Private Istanbul Airport transfer from/to hotel of city center.
The following is NOT included:
  • Lunch. We have lunch in Alacart restaurant.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
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This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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The minimum age to participate is 18. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

Apr 2025
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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Private Daily Tour in Gobeklitepe and Karahantepe from Istanbul is as follows:

  • Service animals allowed
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Daily Tour in Gobeklitepe and Karahantepe from Istanbul will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

Mar 2024
Q: How long does a refund take to reach my card, and can I get it faster?
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Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.

Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.

If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • - Private luxury Mercedes Minivan with driver in Sanliurfa for day.
  • Admission Fees of Gobeklitepe and Archeology Museum
  • Flight tickets from / to Istanbul -Şanlıurfa
  • - Parking
  • - Professional fluent English-speaking guidance
  • - Private Istanbul Airport transfer from/to hotel of city center.
  • LunchWe have lunch in Alacart restaurant.

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Service animals allowed
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available

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