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
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๐ Gobekli Tepe + Sanlฤฑurfa City Tour
Begin your day at the cradle of civilization Gรถbekli Tepe, the worldโs 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 ลanlฤฑurfa, 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.
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๐ชจ Gรถbekli Tepe + Karahan Tepe Day Tour
๐ Estimated Duration: 7โ8 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.
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๐ช Harran + Sogmatar + Karahan Tepe Day Tour
๐ 9 to 11 hours total - A long one!
This full-day tour takes you deep into the heart of southeastern Turkeyโs 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.
Youโll explore ancient astronomy towers, crumbling moon temples, serpent-carved stone chambers, and Neolithic enclosures still being uncovered today.
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๐ธ 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 photographerโs dream and a cultural deep-dive all in one.
Time: 8 hoursIdeal for: Creators, food lovers, culture explorers
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๐ชจ Hidden Tas Tepeler Tour
For those whoโve seen Gรถbekli and Karahan โ or want to go deeper. This tour explores the lesser-visited but equally fascinating members of the Taล Tepeler civilization, including:
Sayburรง: home of the famous bench being called โthe 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 youโre stepping into a live archaeological mystery in progress.
Time: 5 hoursIdeal for: Repeat visitors, spiritual seekers, academics, off beat travelers
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๐๏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 ลenin House.
Bazda Caves,, Sogmatar & ลenin House, and Shuayb City (ลuayip)
Time: 7โ9 hours depending on routeIdeal for: Adventurous travelers, sacred site explorers, photographers
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๐ 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 Bibleโs real-world geography.
๐ Duration: 7โ8 hoursIdeal for Christian tour groups, scholars, and spiritual travelers
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๐ Islamic Pilgrimage Tour of Sanliurfa
ลanlฤฑurfa 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.
๐ Duration: 7โ8 hoursIncludes breaks for prayer and spiritual reflection
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๐๏ธ Sacred Sites of Sanlฤฑurfa
Sanliurfa is more than archaeology โ itโs a sacred city woven into the spiritual DNA of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. This tour visits the regionโs most revered holy sites, tracing the footsteps of Abraham (Ibrahim), Job (Eyรผp), and other prophets whose stories echo across centuries.
Youโll explore holy wells, caves, mosques, tombs, and mountaintop shrines still visited by pilgrims today โ all guided by local knowledge and deep spiritual respect.
๐ Duration: 5โ8 hoursGreat for: Spiritual travelers, interfaith pilgrims, sacred site seekers
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๐ฟ Mount Nemrut: Mountain of The Gods Tour
Discover one of Turkeyโs 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.
๐ Duration: ~10โ11 hoursGreat for: Spiritual travelers, history lovers, sacred site seekers
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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.
๐ Duration: 10+ hours
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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.
๐ Duration: 8โ10 hours