3-Day Archaeological Discovery Tour
About This Tour
Three days exploring the cradle of Neolithic civilisation in southeastern Turkey. This expedition covers Göbekli Tepe and the newer sister site of Karahantepe — both key to understanding the world's earliest monumental architecture — alongside the ancient city of Harran with its mud-brick beehive houses, and the cultural sights of Şanlıurfa. Designed for travellers who want depth rather than a checklist tour, with two nights at a comfortable city hotel, all transfers, and an experienced archaeology guide throughout.
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Tour Highlights
- Two full days at Göbekli Tepe and Karahantepe
- Visit to ancient Harran with its conical mud-brick houses
- Şanlıurfa Archaeology Museum and the Urfa Man statue
- Two nights at a 4-star hotel in Şanlıurfa, breakfast included
- Dedicated archaeology guide throughout
- All transfers, entry fees, and most meals included
Itinerary
Day 1 — Morning
Pickup from Şanlıurfa Airport / Otogar, hotel check-in, lunch
Day 1 — Afternoon
Şanlıurfa Archaeology Museum and Balıklıgöl walking tour
Day 1 — Evening
Welcome dinner with local specialties
Day 2 — Morning
Göbekli Tepe full guided tour, Enclosures A through E
Day 2 — Afternoon
Karahantepe — newer Neolithic site with phallic and human-figure carvings
Day 2 — Evening
Free time and dinner in Şanlıurfa old town
Day 3 — Morning
Day trip to Harran — beehive houses, ancient university ruins
Day 3 — Afternoon
Return to Şanlıurfa, optional bazaar visit, drop-off at airport / hotel
What's Included
- 2 nights accommodation in 4-star hotel (twin or double room)
- Daily breakfast, 2 lunches, 1 welcome dinner
- All ground transfers in air-conditioned vehicle
- Dedicated archaeology guide for 3 days
- All entrance fees (Göbekli Tepe, Karahantepe, Museum, Harran)
Not Included
- International or domestic flights
- Single supplement (available on request)
- Alcoholic drinks at meals
- Travel insurance and visas
Available Languages
Free cancellation up to 48 hours before departure
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