Balıklıgöl (Pool of Sacred Fish) — sacred site of Abraham
Şanlıurfa Old Bazaar — traditional coppersmiths and spice markets
100% Private tour — your group only
Licensed expert guide since 2010
Tour Overview
Embark on an unforgettable private guided journey to Göbekli Tepe — the world's oldest known temple complex, dating back 11,500 years and predating Stonehenge by 6,000 years and the Egyptian Pyramids by 7,000 years. Your licensed expert guide will bring to life the extraordinary story of the Neolithic hunter-gatherers who carved massive T-shaped limestone pillars adorned with high-relief animal motifs. Following the archaeological site, explore the Şanlıurfa Archaeology Museum (Turkey's largest), the Haleplibahçe Mosaic Museum with stunning 5th-century Roman mosaics, and the spiritual heart of old Urfa — including the sacred Pool of Abraham (Balıklıgöl) and the Cave of Abraham.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1
Göbekli Tepe & Ancient Urfa
Morning hotel pickup → Göbekli Tepe archaeological site (guided tour of Enclosures A, B, C, D) → Şanlıurfa Archaeology Museum → Haleplibahçe Mosaic Museum → Kızılkoyun Necropolis → Balıklıgöl (Pool of Abraham) → Cave of Abraham → Şanlıurfa Old Bazaar → Hotel/Airport drop-off
What's Included
Private air-conditioned vehicle & professional driver
Discover Harran's iconic beehive mud-brick houses, the ancient Islamic university ruins, and cruise the Euphrates River to sunken Halfeti village by private boat.