Göbekli Tepe & Şanlıurfa Full-Day Tour
About This Tour
A complete day combining the world's oldest temple with the cultural heart of southeastern Turkey. Spend the morning at Göbekli Tepe with a guided walkthrough of the main enclosures, then continue to the Şanlıurfa Archaeology Museum to see the famous Urfa Man — the oldest known life-size human statue. Finish the day at Balıklıgöl, the Pool of Sacred Fish in the city's old quarter, with a traditional southeastern Anatolian lunch in between.
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Tour Highlights
- Guided tour of Göbekli Tepe enclosures and T-pillars
- Visit to Şanlıurfa Archaeology Museum to see Urfa Man
- Walk around Balıklıgöl (Pool of Sacred Fish) and the old bazaar
- Traditional southeastern Anatolian lunch included
- All entrance fees and transfers included
- Small group of maximum 12 people
Itinerary
08:00
Hotel pickup from Şanlıurfa city centre
08:45
Arrive at Göbekli Tepe visitor centre
09:00
Guided walkthrough of Enclosures A, B, C, D and E
11:30
Return to Şanlıurfa city
12:30
Lunch at a traditional Urfa restaurant (kebab or vegetarian options)
14:00
Şanlıurfa Archaeology Museum — Urfa Man and Neolithic finds
15:30
Visit Balıklıgöl, the Pool of Sacred Fish
16:30
Walk through the historic bazaar with the guide
17:30
Return transfer to your hotel
What's Included
- Expert archaeologist guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle and driver
- All entrance fees (Göbekli Tepe + Museum)
- Traditional lunch with non-alcoholic drinks
- Bottled water throughout the day
Not Included
- Alcoholic drinks
- Personal shopping at the bazaar
- Gratuities (optional)
- Travel insurance
Available Languages
Free cancellation up to 48 hours before departure
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