2 Day Nemrut & Gobeklitepe Tour From Istanbul (Flights & Hotel)

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Overview

  • Duration:2 days 1 night
  • Travelers:30 guests
  • Tour Type:Package tour
  • Language:English
Journey to the Dawn of Civilization: 2-Day Mount Nemrut & Göbeklitepe Expedition from Istanbul

Embark on a bucket-list expedition across Upper Mesopotamia to witness two of the most awe-inspiring archaeological landmarks on Earth. Flying directly from Istanbul, this all-inclusive 2-day tour takes you to Göbeklitepe, the world's oldest known temple complex that rewrote human history, and to the windswept summit of Mount Nemrut, where colossal stone heads of gods keep eternal watch over the plains.

With domestic flights, comfortable hotel stays, private air-conditioned transport, and licensed historical guides handled for you, you will experience ancient history in comfort.

 
Important Note: Full passport names, dates of birth, and passport numbers are required at checkout to issue domestic flight tickets. The summit of Mount Nemrut is over 2,100 meters high and can be breezy or chilly even in summer; bringing a warm windbreaker or light fleece and comfortable walking shoes is strongly recommended.
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Highlights

  • All-Inclusive 2-Day Archaeological Journey: Round-trip domestic flights from Istanbul, 4-star hotel accommodation, private transfers, and guided tours.
  • UNESCO World Heritage Göbeklitepe: Stand before the world’s oldest known temple complex dating back nearly 12,000 years, pre-dating Stonehenge and the Pyramids.
  • Colossal Statues of Mount Nemrut: Ascend to the 2,134-meter summit of Mount Nemrut to view the monumental stone heads of Greek and Persian gods.
  • Spectacular Sunset or Sunrise: Witness breathtaking golden-hour vistas over the Mesopotamian plains from the ancient royal tumulus.
  • Sanliurfa (City of Prophets): Stroll around the sacred Pools of Abraham (Balıklıgöl), historic mosques, and authentic spice bazaars.
  • Ancient Commagene Heritage: Visit the Roman Cendere Bridge, Arsameia ruins, and the ancient Karakus Tumulus.
  • Flavors of Upper Mesopotamia: Savor legendary Southeastern Turkish regional kebabs, mezze, and local specialties during included lunches.

Includes/Excludes

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • All Airport Transfers
  • Domestic Roundtrip Flights
  • Museum Tickets
  • Entry/Admission - Nemrut Mountain National Park
  • Entry/Admission - Karakuş Tumulus
  • Entry/Admission - Arsemia Ancient City
  • Entry/Admission - Mountain Nemrut
  • Entry/Admission - Sanliurfa Archeology and Mosaic Museum
  • Entry/Admission - Göbekli Tepe
  • Entry/Admission - Balikligol
  • Entry/Admission - Mount Nemrut
  • Entry/Admission - Göbeklitepe
  • Dinner
  • Personal Expenses

Itinerary

1 DAY - Flight From Istanbul to Adıyaman - Nemrut Tour

Istanbul to Adiyaman

08:30 Pick up from your hotel and transfer to Istanbul airport. 11:10 Depart from Istanbul Adıyaman Mt Nemrut. 13:00 Arrive in Adıyaman airport, meet in the airport. Depart for the Mount Nemrut tour and have a lunch at a local restraurant on our way. We will start the tour with Karakus Tumulus, Cendere Bridge, New Castle, and Arsemia. Then we will go to Month Nemrut to see world famous Statues. There are East and West Terraces where we can enjoy the most beautiful sunset of the world. After visiting Nemrut you can take your time to take photos in the neighboring valleys before going back to hotel.

Karakus Tumulusu

Here our guide will tell you all the details you need to know about the Karakuş Tumulus. The Karakuş Tumulus is a funerary monument for Queen Isias and Princesses Antiochis and Aka I of Commagene, built by Mithridates II of Commagene in 30–20 BCE, near the modern village of Çukurtaş in Kâhta District, Adıyaman Province, Turkey. Karakuş means “black bird”. The monument received this name because there is a column topped by an eagle. It is located 12 kilometres from Kâhta, Turkey. The tumulus is surrounded by groups of three Doric columns, each about 9 metres high. The columns are topped with steles, reliefs and statues of a bull, lion and eagle. An inscription indicates the presence of a royal tom that housed three women.

Cendere Bridge

Here our Guide will tell you all the details you need to know about the Severn Bridge. and we will spend about 2 hours here The Severan Bridge (Turkish: Cendere Köprüsü) is a late Roman bridge located near the ancient city of Arsameia (today Eskikale), 55 km north east of Adıyaman in southeastern Turkey. It spans the Cendere Çayı (Chabinas Creek), a tributary of Kâhta Creek, on provincial road 02-03 from Kâhta to Sincik in Adıyaman Province. This bridge was described and pictured in 1883 by archeologists Osman Hamdi Bey and Osgan Efendi.

Ancient City of Arsameia

Here our Guide will tell you all the details you need to know about Visit Arsemia and we will spend about 1 hours here. Visit Arsemia, once the summer residence of the Commagene kings, is located sixty kilometers from Adiyaman. At the foot of this ancient city there is a magnificent relief representing Heracles (or maybe Artagnes, a Persian deity whom the Greeks identified with Heracles) shaking hands with King Mithridates of Commagene from around 50 BC and next to it is located the greatest Greek inscription of Anatolia.

Mount Nemrut

Visit Nemrut or Nemrud is a 2,134-metre-high mountain in southeastern Turkey, notable for the summit where a number of large statues are erected around what is assumed to be a royal tomb from the 1st century BC. It is one of the highest peaks in the east of the Taurus Mountains. The mountain lies 40 km north of Kahta, near Adıyaman. In 62 BCE, King Antiochus I Theos of Commagene built on the mountain top a tomb-sanctuary flanked by huge statues 8–9-metre high of himself, two lions, two eagles and various Greek, Armenian, and Iranian gods, such as Heracles-Artagnes-Ares, Zeus-Oromasdes, and Apollo-Mithras-Helios-Hermes.These statues were once seated, with names of each god inscribed on them. The heads of the statues at some stage have been removed from their bodies, and they are now scattered throughout the site. Watch a spectacular sunset and then head back to your hotel.

2 DAY - Adiyaman to Sanliurfa - Gobekli Tepe Tour

Sanliurfa Archeology and Mosaic Museum

After breakfast, start exploring Sanliurfa. Urfa has been occupied since the Babylonians followed by the Hurrites, Hittites, Assyrians, Greeks. We will visit Urfa Archaeological Museum and Aleppo Bahce Mosaic Museum. These museums exhibits 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 was born. Then, walk through the local covered bazaar of Sanliurfa and through the town to discover the many hidden treasures. We will have a delicious lunch with kebabs

Gobekli Tepe

Gobekli Tepe - one of the world's most important archaeological sites. Dating back as far as 12,000 years ago, it was built prior records of writing or pottery, and is believed to be the world's oldest ritual complex. Don't miss the opportunity to visit this fascinating site which is causing archaeologists to rethink their vision of early human history.

Balıklı Göl

You will visit Abraham’s cave, the birthplace of the prophet Abraham, and the Pool of Prophet Abraham which is believed to be the place where Prophet Abraham was thrown into the fire by Nimrod.

Sanliurfa

After visiting the city, drive to the airport for your evening flight back to Istanbul. Upon your arrival to Istanbul, we will meet you and drop you of to your hotel. End of our services...

Return from Şanlıurfa to Istanbul

Once our tour concludes, you will be taken to the airport by vehicle. Upon landing in Istanbul, you will be transported from the airport to your hotel.

Frequently asked questions

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Is it possible to modify my reservation dates?

Yes, we understand that plans can change.

For Package Tours: You may reschedule your trip up to 4 days prior to the departure date.
For Daily Tours: Date changes can be made up to 24 hours in advance, subject to availability
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