Göbeklitepe Tour from Istanbul by Flight
Description
Şanlıurfa is a city in southeastern Turkey. The city was known as Edessa from Hellenistic times into Christian times and a legend according to which it was the hometown of Prophet Abraham. About 20km northeast of the city is the famous Neolithic site of Göbeklitepe and 60km east from there Karahantepe. Currently the oldest structures built by man that have been found on earth. Şanlıurfa Archaeology and Mosaic Museum part is also extremely impressive and definitely worth seeing while you are here. Artifacts from many excavations in Göbeklitepe, Karahantepe and the surrounding area are exhibited here. Fish lake is definitely one of the place you should not miss in Urfa. The environment is already fascinating in itself and the lake is full of fish, but they are not ordinary - they are considered sacred. No one eats or touches them. Because it is believed that this is where Prophet Abraham was thrown into the fire. It is said that the fire turned into water and the wood turned into fish.
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Itinerary
Very early morning before sunrise, we will pick you up from your hotel/address and arrange the transfer service to İstanbul airport. Arrival at the Airport after your check inn, you will take first flight available from Istanbul Airport to Şanlıurfa Airport. We will wait for you at the arrival exit gate with your name on signboard and drive to Göbeklitepe.
About 20km northeast of the city is the famous Neolithic site of Göbekli Tepe. The world's oldest known temple, which was founded in the 10th millennium BC. Currently the oldest structures built by man that have been found on earth.
Şanlıurfa Archaeology and Mosaic Museum part is also extremely impressive and definitely worth seeing while you are here. Artifacts from many excavations in Göbeklitepe, Karahantepe and the surrounding area are exhibited here.
Fish lake, surrounded by mosques on both sides... The environment is already fascinating in itself. The lake is full of fish, but they are not ordinary - they are considered sacred. No one eats or touches them. Because it is believed that this is where Prophet Abraham was thrown into the fire. It is said that the fire turned into water and the wood turned into fish.
At the end of the tour, which will be just before the sunset, we will drive back to Şanlıurfa Airport. You will be boarding the first available flight back to İstanbul. On your arrival back to İstanbul airport driver will meet you and take you back to your hotel/address.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We pick up guests from hotel or preffered pick up point.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(1)
I'm glad I took this tour. I did not need to be picked up from my hotel in Istanbul but I did need to be dropped off afterwards. Everything was smooth and organized. I never felt rushed and got to see a side of Sanliurfa that I would have never experienced without them.