Thanks to this special program, you can make a daily visit to the zero point of faith. Şanlıurfa is known as the city of prophets, moreover, Göbeklitepe, the first temple built by human hands, is located here.
With its mixed demographics and colorful traditions, the city is the pearl of Mesopotamia. Do not delay any longer this visit, which will change your perspective on the world.
We pick you from your hotel in Istanbul and transfer to the airport. You will meet with your guide at the airport. Fly to Sanliurfa. After we meet with your driver and private vehicle, first we have our light breakfast.
Urfa has been occupied since the Babylonians followed by the Hurrites, Hittites, Assyrians, Greeks. We will visit Urfa Archaeological Museum. This museum exhibit a huge collection, founded from Harran and Gobeklitepe Area.
We will also visit the holy sites at the Ainzelha, a lake with millions of domesticated fish.
While in Urfa we will visit the cave where the prophet Abraham was born. Then, walk through the local covered bazaar of Sanliurfa. Walk through the town to discover the many hidden treasures.
We will see Gobeklitepe, a hilltop sanctuary erected on the highest point of an elongated mountain ridge some 15 km northeast of the town of Urfa. Pools of Holy CarpWhat makes Gobeklitepe unique in its class is the date it was built, which is roughly twelve thousand years ago, circa 10,000 BC.
we will visit nearby Harran and see the incredible beehive houses. Harran- according to the Bible- was the site where prophet Abraham spent a few years with his family before moving on to Israel, the Promised Land. There are exceptional photo opportunities in this area. After Harran we will drive to the airport to fly back to Istanbul.
Upon your arrival your guide will deliver you to the transfer vehicle from airport to your hotel.
