Göbekli Tepe & Southeastern Türkiye Tours
The world's oldest temple, Şanlıurfa, Harran, Gaziantep and Mesopotamia
Göbeklitepe/Şanlıurfa Day Tour (from Istanbul)
2-Day Göbeklitepe/Şanlıurfa Tour (from Istanbul)
5-Day Private Mesopotamia Turkey Tour
Private Gaziantep Day Tour from Istanbul
Visiting Göbekli Tepe and southeastern Türkiye
Göbekli Tepe is the oldest known temple in the world — about 11,600 years old, older than Stonehenge and the pyramids. It lies near Şanlıurfa, one of the oldest cities of Mesopotamia, a short domestic flight from Istanbul. Every tour on this page is private, with flights from Istanbul included and your own licensed guide.
Which tour is right for you?
- Only one day: the Göbekli Tepe Day Tour flies out in the morning and back the same night: Göbekli Tepe, the Şanlıurfa Archaeology Museum, Balıklıgöl and the bazaar.
- Two days, without rushing: the 2-Day Göbekli Tepe & Harran Tour adds a hotel night, the mosaic museum and the beehive houses of Harran.
- Food and mosaics: the Gaziantep Day Tour, the city of baklava and the Zeugma Mosaic Museum.
- The whole region: 5 days in Mesopotamia — Göbekli Tepe, the giant statues of Mount Nemrut, Şanlıurfa and Mardin, with hotels included.
How the day works
We pick you up at your hotel in Istanbul early in the morning and take you to the airport. The domestic flights are included and we book them for you. Your private guide and vehicle wait when you land, and in the evening you fly back and we bring you to your hotel. Flight times depend on the airline, so we confirm them when you book.
Learn more before you go
Read our guide How to Visit Göbekli Tepe from Istanbul — what to see, the best time to go and practical tips.
Questions about Göbekli Tepe tours
Can I visit Göbekli Tepe in one day from Istanbul?
Yes. With a morning flight to Şanlıurfa and an evening flight back, you see Göbekli Tepe, the museum and the old city in one day. If you would like to add Harran and see more without rushing, choose the 2-day tour.
Are the flights included?
Yes. The domestic flights between Istanbul and the region are included on every tour on this page, and we book them for you.
Is southeastern Türkiye safe to visit?
Yes. Şanlıurfa and Gaziantep are calm, welcoming cities that receive visitors all year, and your private guide is with you the whole time.
When is the best time to go?
Spring (April–June) and autumn (September–November) are the most comfortable. Summers are very hot, often above 40°C, so we start at Göbekli Tepe early in the morning.
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