Itinerary
Day 1: Travel with ease from Istanbul, Izmir or Ankara and explore mysterious Gobekli Tepe!
Stop At: Sanliurfa Archeology and Mosaic Museum, Camlik Caddesi, Sanliurfa 63200 Turkiye
Visit to Sanliurfa Archaeological Museum with its unmissable collection of archaeological artefacts stretching from the Neolithic to the times of Crusader Edessa, including many artefacts from Gobekli Tepe, such as ‘Urfa Man’, regarded as the world’s oldest statue.
Museum houses a replica of the Enclosure D of Gobekli Tepe, and the cult site, referred to as Nevali Cori, which was submerged by the Ataturk Dam and moved into this museum with its original stones.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Potbelly Hill, Orencik, Sanliurfa 63290 Turkiye
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.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Balikligol, Eyyubiye, Sanliurfa 63200 Turkiye
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.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Sanliurfa, Sanliurfa, Sanliurfa Province
The newly excavated tombs of the Kizilkoyun Necropolis dated between 2nd and 4th century AD. Over 61 excavated tombs were formed by carving into the bedrock limestone.
Duration: 30 minutes
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in central located historical building- boutique hotel.
Day 2: Ancient city of Sogmatar: an echo of a lost religion
Stop At: Sanliurfa, Sanliurfa, Sanliurfa Province
Lively bazaar of Urfa is surely not to be missed; you will find stalls selling everything from sheepskins to jeans and colorful local scarves. You can also see some ancient workshops and craftsmen you cannot see in another places.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Sumatar (Sogmatar), Yagmurlu Village, Sanliurfa Turkiye
The word Soğmatar comes from the word "Matar" in Arabic that means rain. It is believed that in the region, Prophet Moses escaped from Pharaoh, and engaged in farming here and that one of the well holes was opened by the miraculous scepter of Prophet Moses.
In the centre of the town is a hill with remnants of a civilization that dates back to the 2nd century, during this time it was a pagan centre. The hill was an outside sanctuary, originally the seven temples, and each temple on a different hill; the Sun, Moon, Saturn, Jupiter, Mars, Venus, and Mercury. More investigation revealed this was a grave monument and sacred area which is thought to be a representation of Mare-late, the Lord of Gods, with those praying to the centre of the hill similar to modern prayers towards Mecca.
In Sogmatar, You will visit Pognon’s Cave, sacred hill, and Mars temple.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Han El Barur, Goktas Koyu, Harran 63510 Turkiye
Han el Ba'rur
The remains of the Ayyubid dynasty Han el Ba'rur, a caravanserai built in 1228 to service the local trade caravans on the way of the Silk Road.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Suayip Sehri, Suayipsehri Mahallesi, Sanliurfa 63510 Turkiye
Shuayip City is a settlement that is thought to have been established in the Roman period (4th-5th century AD). Prophet Shuayb lived in this region. The existing architectural remains in this city belong to the Roman period.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Breakfast at hotel included.
No accommodation included on this day.