We offer guided tours to all the major Neolithic and sacred sites in the Sanliurfa region โ€” including Gobekli Tepe, Karahan Tepe, Sefer Tepe, Sayburc, Mount Nemrut, Harran, Sogmatar, and more.

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Our Top 3 Tours

  • ๐Ÿ•Œ Gobekli Tepe + Sanlฤฑurfa City Tour

    Begin your day at the cradle of civilization Gรถbekli Tepe, the worldโ€™s oldest known temple site, where 12,000-year-old T-pillars rise from the earth with mysterious carvings of symbols and animals.

    Then return to the vibrant spiritual heart of ลžanlฤฑurfa, known as the City of Prophets. Visit the legendary Balฤฑklฤฑgรถl (Fish Lake), believed to be the site where Abraham was thrown into the fire. Explore the sacred cave where he was born, the ornate Halil-ur Rahman Mosque, and the bustling local bazaar where spices, copper, and fabric still carry echoes of Silk Road trade.

  • ๐Ÿชจ Gรถbekli Tepe + Karahan Tepe Day Tour

    ๐Ÿ•’ Estimated Duration: 7โ€“8 hours

    Experience two of the most important archaeological sites on Earth in a single unforgettable day.

    Begin at Gobekli Tepe, the world-famous 12,000-year-old sanctuary often called the "first temple." Stand before towering T-shaped pillars carved with animals and symbols that still defy explanation.

    Then travel off the beaten path to Karahan Tepe, its mysterious sister site โ€” wilder, more intact, and only recently opened to the public.

  • ๐Ÿช Harran + Sogmatar + Karahan Tepe Day Tour

    ๐Ÿ• 9 to 11 hours total - A long one!

    This full-day tour takes you deep into the heart of southeastern Turkeyโ€™s sacred landscape โ€” from the mythic city of Harran, where Abraham once walked, to the desert ruins of Sogmatar, a forgotten center of star worship, and finally to Karahan Tepe, one of the oldest ritual sites on Earth.

    Youโ€™ll explore ancient astronomy towers, crumbling moon temples, serpent-carved stone chambers, and Neolithic enclosures still being uncovered today.

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  • ๐Ÿ“ธ Sanliurfa & Harran: Photography, Market & Food Tour

    A full-sensory experience for travelers who love storytelling through food, markets, and the camera lens.
    Wander the vibrant Urfa bazaar, taste traditional dishes in hidden alleyway restaurants, and capture the golden light of Balฤฑklฤฑgรถl at sunset. You'll be guided through the city's best street food stops, copper and textile markets, and sacred locations โ€” all with time to shoot, taste, and soak in the atmosphere.

    Then venture out to Harran, where beehive homes, camels, and ancient ruins offer a totally different visual world. From candid street scenes to timeless landscapes, this tour is a photographerโ€™s dream and a cultural deep-dive all in one.


    Time: 8 hours

    Ideal for: Creators, food lovers, culture explorers

  • ๐Ÿชจ Hidden Tas Tepeler Tour

    For those whoโ€™ve seen Gรถbekli and Karahan โ€” or want to go deeper. This tour explores the lesser-visited but equally fascinating members of the TaลŸ Tepeler civilization, including:

    Sayburรง: home of the famous bench being called โ€˜the earliest narrative sceneโ€™

    Sefer Tepe: Newly excavated near Karahan Tepe, shows evidence of rituals involving human skulls.

    Camaktepe (seasonally accessible)

    With fewer crowds and ongoing digs, this tour feels like youโ€™re stepping into a live archaeological mystery in progress.

    Time: 5 hours

    Ideal for: Repeat visitors, spiritual seekers, academics, off beat travelers

  • ๐Ÿ›๏ธ Off-Beat Ancient Ruins Tour

    Step off the tourist path and into the stone-cut sanctuaries of ancient southeastern Anatolia. Begin with the massive Bazda Caves, carved by stoneworkers who helped build Harran. Then head to Shuayb City, said to be where Moses received his staff, and on to Sogmatar โ€” an ancient site of moon worship. End the day at the mysterious ลženin House.

    Bazda Caves,, Sogmatar & ลženin House, and Shuayb City (ลžuayip)


    Time: 7โ€“9 hours depending on route

    Ideal for: Adventurous travelers, sacred site explorers, photographers

  • ๐Ÿ“– Biblical Tour of Sanlฤฑurfa

    For Bible readers and faith-based travelers, this tour offers a deep dive into the sacred geography of Genesis and the early prophets. Visit the city where Abraham was born and lived, where Job endured trials, and where ancient traditions still echo in the stones of this holy land.

    Perfect for Christians seeking historical roots or scholars exploring the Bibleโ€™s real-world geography.


    ๐Ÿ•’ Duration: 7โ€“8 hours

    Ideal for Christian tour groups, scholars, and spiritual travelers

  • ๐Ÿ•‹ Islamic Pilgrimage Tour of Sanliurfa

    ลžanlฤฑurfa is one of the most revered cities in Islam โ€” known as the place where Ibrahim (Abraham) was born, tested, and protected by Allah. This tour visits the holiest sites for Muslim pilgrims, offering moments of reflection, duas, and connection to the lives of the prophets.

    ๐Ÿ•’ Duration: 7โ€“8 hours

    Includes breaks for prayer and spiritual reflection

  • ๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ Sacred Sites of Sanlฤฑurfa

    Sanliurfa is more than archaeology โ€” itโ€™s a sacred city woven into the spiritual DNA of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. This tour visits the regionโ€™s most revered holy sites, tracing the footsteps of Abraham (Ibrahim), Job (Eyรผp), and other prophets whose stories echo across centuries.

    Youโ€™ll explore holy wells, caves, mosques, tombs, and mountaintop shrines still visited by pilgrims today โ€” all guided by local knowledge and deep spiritual respect.


    ๐Ÿ•’ Duration: 5โ€“8 hours

    Great for: Spiritual travelers, interfaith pilgrims, sacred site seekers

  • ๐Ÿ—ฟ Mount Nemrut: Mountain of The Gods Tour

    Discover one of Turkeyโ€™s most astonishing archaeological sites โ€” the summit of Mount Nemrut, where the mysterious King Antiochus I built a sanctuary to himself and the gods over 2,000 years ago.

    Walk among colossal stone heads of Zeus, Apollo, and Heracles, gaze up at the massive burial mound, and explore other ancient Commagene sites like Arsameia, Karakus Tumulus, and Cendere Bridge. This is a full-day journey into history, myth, and mountain beauty.

    ๐Ÿ•’ Duration: ~10โ€“11 hours

    Great for: Spiritual travelers, history lovers, sacred site seekers

  • Halfeti & Rumkale Boat Tour

    Sail the Euphrates and explore the hauntingly beautiful submerged village of Halfeti, where time stands still beneath the waterline. This full-day tour includes a scenic boat ride to the fortress of Rumkale, once a stronghold of Assyrian kings and early Christians.

    Explore Ottoman stone houses, abandoned mosques, and cave homes โ€” all set against the dramatic cliffs and turquoise river.

    ๐Ÿ•’ Duration: 10+ hours

  • Mardin Old City Tour

    Perched on a golden hillside overlooking Mesopotamia, Mardin is a living museum. Walk its narrow stone alleys and visit ancient monasteries, Artuqid mosques, bazaar silversmiths, and Assyrian Christian churches โ€” all in one unforgettable day.

    This tour captures the multi-faith soul of the region โ€” from Islamic minarets to Syriac hymns echoing in the hills.

    ๐Ÿ•’ Duration: 8โ€“10 hours