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3-Day Archaeological Discovery Tour

Max 10 peopleEnglish, Turkish, German, French

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.

Photos

T-Pillar Detail
Enclosure D
Aerial View
Sunrise
Carvings

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

1

Day 1 — Morning

Pickup from Şanlıurfa Airport / Otogar, hotel check-in, lunch

2

Day 1 — Afternoon

Şanlıurfa Archaeology Museum and Balıklıgöl walking tour

3

Day 1 — Evening

Welcome dinner with local specialties

4

Day 2 — Morning

Göbekli Tepe full guided tour, Enclosures A through E

5

Day 2 — Afternoon

Karahantepe — newer Neolithic site with phallic and human-figure carvings

6

Day 2 — Evening

Free time and dinner in Şanlıurfa old town

7

Day 3 — Morning

Day trip to Harran — beehive houses, ancient university ruins

8

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

EnglishTurkishGermanFrench
£249.00/ person
1(max 10)
£249.00 x 1 guest£249.00
Total£249.00

Free cancellation up to 48 hours before departure

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