From Istanbul: Göbekli Tepe & Mount Nemrut 2 Day Tour From Istanbul: Daily Göbekli Tepe & Şanlıurfa City Tour
ID: GYG1012069-1655647
Category:
Country: Turkey
Duration:
12:00 hours
Description
The legend of Mount Nemrut of the Commagene Kingdom and Göbekli Tepe, the oldest known historical settlement. Wouldn't you like to see these two magnificent, curious and exciting destinations?
--ISTANBUL TO ADIYAMAN
Pick up from your hotel and transfer to Istanbul airport. Arrive in Adıyaman airport, meet in the airport. Depart for the Mount Nemrut tour at 12 and have a lunch at a local restraurant on our way.
--Karakus 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.
--Cendere Bridge--
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. This bridge was described and pictured in 1883 by archeologists Osman Hamdi Bey and Osgan Efendi.
--Arsemia Ancient City--
Visit Arsemia, once the summer residence of the Commagene kings, is located 60 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.
--Mountain Nemrud--
Visit to 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. Watch a spectacular sunset and then head back to your hotel.
--Sanliurfa--
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. 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.
--Balikligol--
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 Nemrud.
--SANLIURFA TO ISTANBUL
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...
Highlights
- Hear the legendary story of the Kingdom of Commagene.
- Discover the oldest known settlement.
- Explore the Ancient City of Arsemia.
- See Sanliurfa, known as the city of prophets, up close.
Guiding languages
INCLUDED
- 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
- 1 Night Accomodation
- 1 Breakfast
- 2 Lunch
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.