Gobekli Tepe & Mountain Nemrut Tour-2 Days 1 Night From Istanbul

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Overview

Available languages

English

2 days

Mobile ticket

The Secrets Of The Commagene Kingdom Mount Nemrut the legend is famous for its giant mousalea and God statues which were built for Commagene King; “Antiochus I” who ruled in Adıyaman except of its height size. The king have these statues and mousalea done to show his appreciation for the Gods and his own ancestors. Another interesting point is here; there are two different sets of the same group of statues. One group of them welcomes the rise of the sun and the others welcomes the sunset. Isn’t it gorgeous!

Şanlıurfa is known as the city of prophets, moreover, Göbeklitepe, the first temple built by human hands, is located here. With its mixed demographics and colorful traditions, the city is the pearl of Mesopotamia. Do not delay any longer this visit, which will change your perspective on the world.

Additional Info

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

What To Expect

Day 1

Flight From Istanbul to Adıyaman - Nemrut Tour

Accommodations

3 star hotel in Kahta Adıyaman

Food and Drinks

LUNCH

Lunch

1

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.

4 hours • Admission Not Applicable
2

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.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable
3

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.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable
4

Arsemia Antik Kenti

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.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable
5

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 hours • Admission Included
Day 2

From Adıyaman to Sanliurfa - Gobekli Tepe Tour

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

LUNCH

Lunch

1

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

3 hours • Admission Included
2

Gobeklitepe

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.

2 hours • Admission Included
3

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 Nimrod.

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
4

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...

3 hours • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Entry/Admission - Sanliurfa Archeology and Mosaic Museum

Entry/Admission - Arsemia Ancient City

Entry/Admission - Nemrut Mountain National Park

Entry/Admission - Karakuş Tumulus

Museum Tickets

Entry/Admission - Potbelly Hill ( Göbekli Tepe)

Entry/Admission - Balikligol

All Airport Transfers

Breakfast

Entry/Admission - Mountain Nemrut

Domestic Roundtrip Flights

Dinner

Personal Expenses

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Reviews

5.00

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  • excellent experiencee

    jeancP9854IP,Mar 30, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    This was the best historical tour I've taken in recent years. It was wonderfully organized from start to finish. They picked us up from our hotel in Istanbul by private car and dropped us back off after the tour. Our guide was fantastic and incredibly knowledgeable about the region. He shared amazing information with us and showed us very impressive historical ruins. It was exciting to visit the areas where the first civilizations lived. Lunch was similar to meals in Istanbul but delicious. Everything was wonderful, thank you to the whole team for this great organization, and I would definitely recommend this tour to everyone.

  • ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing Historical Experience

    Roam42353538519,Feb 26, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Visiting Göbekli Tepe along with other beautiful locations like Ibrahim (Abraham) Fish Lake was an unforgettable experience. The sites themselves are breathtaking and full of deep history and cultural significance. What truly made the trip special were the guides — they were extremely informative, knowledgeable, and passionate about sharing the stories behind each place. I learned so much and gained a deeper appreciation for the history and meaning of these incredible destinations. Highly recommend this experience to anyone visiting the area!

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  • Well organized tour

    SheldonK233,Oct 5, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    The two day tour was very safe and extremely well organized. From start to finish, everything was covered ( except tips) including all transportation, excellent guiding, food and hotel. Between our private guide and the local guides at the specific sites, we were well covered with expert analysis of the archeological sites and other cultural locations. Mt Nemrut was interesting but unfortunately suffered from earthquake. No If you are susceptible to motion sickness, the roads are very windy so be prepared. Gobelki Tepe and the museum were the highlights of the trip but the Mt Nemrut sites were a very nice add on.

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  • Incredible time, worth every cent.

    trev4byrne,Sep 8, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Thank you Sercan and Kerem. This was the most amazing 2 days of my life. The knowledge these guys have is incredible. They brought me places I would never have found myself. From small family cafes and Kabab shops, local tobacco shops and markets and much more. But, the best was the ancient sites. Having a private driver and tour guide made this an amazing experience, full access to museums and sites. From Sanliurfa to Urfa and Gobeklitepe to Karahantepe to Mount Nimrut. If you are lucky enough to get Sercan and Kerem as you guide team, you will not be disappointed. It almost feels low to give a 5 start review. Teşekkür ederim Go raibh míle maith agat THANK YOU

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  • Wonderful experience

    459mazlump,Jul 27, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Our tour guide and driver was very frendly and helpfull. Göbeklitepe and Nemrut Month are amazing places. I really recommended it

  • journey into human history

    mahirb307,Jul 25, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    This was the most amazing tour I've ever been on. It's exciting and endlessly intriguing. Our guide was very experienced and professional. Because the weather was so hot, we were given plenty of free drinks. A fantastic tour, I highly recommend it.

  • Fantastic experience

    milanjakes,Jun 22, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Amazing experience.The amazing information and being taken to Karahan Tepe . It was life changing . There is no way to explain the understanding and experience that was so magical.These areas are extremely interesting and an experience of a lifetime.

  • 2 historical places in one

    melianewlin,Jun 18, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    We had the opportunity to visit both Nemrut and Göbeklitepe in a single tour. It was an ideal and adequate tour for sightseeing. Everything was planned for us, including flight tickets, hotels, transfers and tour participation. We drove from Istanbul to the airport from the hotel. After arriving in the city by plane, we were taken back to the hotel there. We visited Nemrut with a guide. The next day, we visited the other city, Göbeklitepe, with a guide. Everything went smoothly.

  • For those looking for an unforgettable experience

    gasparlebrun,Jul 13, 2024

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    I had a wonderful, full two-day tour to Mount Nemrut, Göbeklitepe and Şanlıurfa/Ur with Göbekli Tours. The agency also arranged return flights from Istanbul to Adıyaman and Şanlıurfa. It is a good thing that they turned the oldest ruins of human history into an open-air museum. I also visited the museum in the city center. Some of the unearthed remains were exhibited in the museum. However, the food culture of the city was great. A good option for those looking for different tastes. I returned to Istanbul without any problems.

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