Private Şanlıurfa and Göbeklitepe Tour

  • 2 days
  • Private tour
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Price on request

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This Göbeklitepe private tour runs for two days, with hotel pick-up in Şanlıurfa and one night in a hotel with breakfast. A licensed guide, a minivan with driver, lunch both days and entrance fees are included. Day one covers Balıklıgöl, the Şanlıurfa Museum and the old bazaar. Day two goes to Göbeklitepe in the morning and the beehive houses of Harran in the afternoon.

Who this tour suits

This tour suits travelers who want Göbeklitepe with time to see the city as well. Readers of Neolithic archaeology will value the two days, since the Şanlıurfa Museum and the Göbeklitepe walkway explain the same period from two angles. The overnight stay means the city sites are not rushed between Göbeklitepe and Harran. Those who want one guide for the city and the sites, with a night's rest between them, will find the pace comfortable. The Halfeti boat trips in the west of the province are not on this route.

Best time and reaching Şanlıurfa

Spring and autumn are the best seasons. Summers are very hot, so Göbeklitepe and Harran are planned for the morning hours where possible. Harran's Grand Mosque reopened in July 2024, and the castle's interior is expected to reopen in late 2027. Flights to Şanlıurfa are not part of the price. Şanlıurfa GAP Airport serves the city, so send your arrival time and we plan the first pick-up around it. Halfeti needs a separate booking, since it lies well away from the Göbeklitepe and Harran route.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does the Göbeklitepe tour cost?

Price is on request for your dates and group size. Send us a WhatsApp message on +90 544 674 42 28 with your travel dates and the number of people, and we reply with the price.

Is the night in Şanlıurfa included?

Yes. Two-day tours include one night in a hotel with breakfast. Lunch, a minivan with an experienced driver, the licensed guide and entrance fees to the museums and sites are also part of the price. Tips and flights are not.

Can we go inside Şanlıurfa Castle?

Not at the moment. The interior is closed for post-earthquake restoration, with a targeted reopening in late 2027. You can view the cliffside walls and the twin Corinthian columns from the park below, and the guide explains their Osroene origin.

How does the visit to Göbeklitepe work?

An on-site shuttle takes visitors from the multimedia visitor center up to an elevated walkway. Your guide explains the Pre-Pottery Neolithic sanctuary, which is roughly 12,000 years old, and points out the animal-carved pillars from the walkway.

What should I wear for the trip?

Göbeklitepe is outdoors, so bring a hat, water and comfortable shoes. Dress modestly for the mosques in the city and in Harran. A light layer helps during the drive between the sites.

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