3 Day Private Mount Nemrut, Göbeklitepe & Karahantepe Tour from Istanbul with Flights & Guide
Highlights
- ✓Watch sunset over the giant stone heads of Mount Nemrut
- ✓Explore the ancient Commagene heritage sites of Arsameia, Karakuş Tumulus, and Cendere Bridge
- ✓Discover the world-famous prehistoric sanctuary of Göbeklitepe
- ✓Visit the newly excavated Neolithic site of Karahantepe
- ✓Explore the sacred city of Harran with its beehive houses
- ✓Learn ancient Mesopotamian history at Şanlıurfa Archaeological Museum
- ✓Experience spiritual heritage sites like Balıklıgöl (Pool of Abraham)
Overview
Step into
the heart of human civilization on this 3-day private archaeological journey
from Istanbul to Southeastern Türkiye, covering the legendary sites of Mount
Nemrut, Göbeklitepe, and Karahantepe.
This
carefully designed itinerary connects the dots between the Commagene Kingdom,
early Mesopotamian settlements, and the world’s earliest known temple
complexes, offering a deep understanding of humanity’s spiritual origins dating
back over 12,000 years.
With expert
guiding, domestic flights, private transportation, and seamless logistics, this
tour delivers a powerful blend of history, archaeology, and cultural
storytelling.
Route
Itinerary
(Breakfast Inculuded)
Meeting with the driver at the hotel in the morning and transfer to the
airport for the flight to Adiyaman.
Upon arrival, meet your guide at the
airport and begin your exploration of the ancient Commagene Kingdom.
Our first
stop is Arsameia, the former summer capital of the kingdom, with intriguing
rock inscriptions and reliefs. Then we will see Karakus Tumulus, a funerary
monument of Commagene Royal Family, with the eagle on top of the south column.
Before we climb to Nemrut we will see Cendere Bridge, a Roman structure still
standing over the river.
In the late afternoon, we ascend Mount Nemrut, where
colossal stone heads of ancient gods await at the summit. Experiencing the
surreal mountain sanctuary is an unforgettable highlight of the journey.
Following visit, we drive 3 hours to Sanliurfa. Overnight stay in Sanliurfa.
(Breakfast Inculuded)
After breakfast, we begin our day in Sanliurfa, one of the oldest
continuously inhabited cities in the world. Our first stop is the Sanliurfa
Archaeological Museum, home to fascinating artifacts from prehistoric and early
Mesopotamian civilizations. Then we will visit Gobeklitepe, known as "the
zero point of time." Dating back over 11,000 years, this extraordinary
site rewrites human history as the world's oldest known temple complex. In the
afternoon, we explore Balikligol (Pool of Abraham), a sacred site in Islamic
tradition believed to be where Prophet Abraham was cast into the fire. At the
end of the tour, transfer back to the hotel. Overnight stay in Sanliurfa.
(Breakfast Inculuded)
After breakfast, we explore the ancient roots of Mesopotamia, starting
with Harran, once a major center of astronomy and learning. Its iconic beehive
houses and ancient university ruins still stand in the desert landscape. Next,
we visit Karahantepe, a sister site to Gobeklitepe, where newly uncovered structures
shed light on early human belief systems. Our final stop is Sogmatar, an
ancient sacred city carved into rock, known for its unique symbols and temples
dedicated to celestial gods. At the end of the tour, transfer to Sanliurfa
Airport for the flight back to Istanbul.
Upon arrival in Istanbul Airport, meeting with our representant and transfer to
your hotel.
This is the end of our service. We sincerely hope to welcome you as our guest
again!
What's included
- ✓Accommodation
- ✓Guide
- ✓Transport
- ✓Other included
- ✓Hygiene protocol
Not included
- ✕Flights
- ✕Meals
- ✕Insurance
- ✕Other not included
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