2-Day Mount Nemrut and Gobekli Tepe Tour from Istanbul

Day 1: Fly from Istanbul to Adıyaman – Nemrut Mount Tour

Your adventure starts with a hotel pickup in Istanbul, leading to the airport for your flight to Adıyaman. Upon arrival at Adıyaman Airport, you’ll be greeted by our team, who will have a sign with your name on it. The tour begins with a delightful lunch at a local restaurant in Adıyaman. Next, you will visit the ancient Cendere Bridge, a remarkable structure from the Roman era. The exploration continues at Arsemia Ancient City, the once capital of the Commagene Civilization. Then, you’ll proceed to the Tumulus of Karakus, the mausoleum of King I. Antiochos of Commagene. The highlight of the day is a visit to Nemrut Mountain for a breathtaking sunset, followed by an overnight stay in Şanlıurfa.

• Overnight in Şanlıurfa
• Included Meal(s): Lunch

Day 2: Gobeklitepe Tour – Fly back to Istanbul

After breakfast at your hotel in Şanlıurfa, the tour takes you to Gobeklitepe, an ancient site that predates the Egyptian Pyramids. After lunch at a local restaurant, the next destination is the Sanliurfa Mosaic Museum, showcasing the rich history of the region. You will then explore the Sanliurfa Archeology Museum, one of Turkey’s largest, providing an insight into the area’s past. The tour’s next visit is to the Pool of Abraham, a site revered by both Muslims and Christians. At the end of the tour, you will be transferred to Sanliurfa Airport for your late evening return flight to Istanbul, scheduled between 8:00 – 11:00 pm. This marks the END OF OUR SERVICE and TOURS.

• Included Meal(s): Breakfast and Lunch

INCLUDED in the Tour Price:

• Pick up from Istanbul hotel and transfer to Istanbul Airport (on the European side of Istanbul only)
• Domestic flight tickets from Istanbul to Adıyaman and from Şanlıurfa to Istanbul only
• 1-night stay in a 3-star hotel in Şanlıurfa
• Göbeklitepe & Nemrut Mount Tour
• English-speaking guide during the tours
• Meals as mentioned in the itinerary: (B) breakfast, (L) lunch
• Entrance fees mentioned by the itinerary
• Local taxes and service charges

NOT INCLUDED:

• Drop off transportation service from Istanbul (IST ) Airport OR Sabiha Gökçen (SAW) Airport to Istanbul Hotel upon returning to Istanbul.
• Optional tours mentioned in the program, they will be provided at an additional cost.
• Services not mentioned in the program.
• Dinner and Drinks.
• Travel insurance (recommended).

WHAT TO BRING:

• Hiking shoes
• Camera

IMPORTANT INFO:

• This is a regular group tour, but if requested at cost can be provided as a private tour.
• The regular group tour has shopping stops included in the tour.
• The order of the itinerary is indicative and subject to change, but all visits described will take place.
• For 1 traveler: 1 Single Room Accommodation
• For 2 travelers: 1 Double/Twin Room Accommodation
• For 3 travelers: 1 Triple Room Accommodation
• For 4 travelers: 2 Double/Twin Rooms Accommodation
• For 5 travelers: 1 Double/Twin Room and 1 Triple Room Accommodation
• The normal arrival time in Istanbul is between 8:00 – 11:00 pm. If you are planning on reserving your plane back home that same day, we recommend you book a plane ticket from 1:30 am onwards, to avoid missing your flight.
• On flights luggage allowance is 15 kg per person for checked in luggage. For carry-on, you can take up to 8 kg per person. One carry-on is allowed per person.
• We offer hotel pick-up services for drop-off at the airport from locations on the European side of Istanbul, specifically in the districts of Taksim, Şişli, Sultanahmet, Eminönü, Fatih, Beşiktaş, Karaköy, and Bakırköy. Pick-ups are scheduled around 3:50 a.m., but this can vary based on flight schedules. If you’re situated on the Anatolian side or outside of these districts, you’ll need to arrange your own airport transportation.