The 10 Best Cultural Tours in Sanliurfa, Sanliurfa Province

November 26, 2021 Myesha Cogley

Urfa, officially known as Şanlıurfa (pronounced [ʃanˈlɯuɾfa]; Arabic: الرها‎ ar-Ruhā; Kurdish: Riha‎), and known in ancient times as Edessa, is a city with 561,465 inhabitants in south-eastern Turkey, and the capital of Şanlıurfa Province. Urfa is a multiethnic city with a Turkish, Kurdish, and Arab population. Urfa is situated on a plain about eighty kilometres east of the Euphrates River. Its climate features extremely hot, dry summers and cool, moist winters.
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1. Treasures Of Ancient Turkey Tour 14 Days Small Group

Serendipity Tours Turkey
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Turkey hosts so many archeological and historical sites that are considered as hidden treasures of the ancient world. The country is located on two continents (Europe & Asia) and within the border of Fertile Crescent. Many settlements of great civilizations, empires and kingdoms of human history are existing side by side. When you travel within Turkey you may amaze to see diverse historical, archeological and cultural heritage of the country.The oldest temple complex of human civilization was recently discovered in the Southeast of Turkey, the Gobeklitepe, which has more than 12000 years old religious structures. In this tour you will visit unique monuments and places of the Turkey. • 14 Days Tour Includes 9 UNESCO World Heritage Sites.  • Small group up to 12 people.  • Domestic flight and all airport transfers are included. • English speaking professional experience tour guide.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Domestic flight from Gaziantep to Istanbul., Accommodation as per itinerary, All taxes, fees and handling charges, Meals as per itinerary (12 breakfasts, 9 lunches, 9 dinners), Professional guide, Small-group tour maximum 12 people., Transfer from/to airport to/from hotel, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Exclusions: Beverages, Gratuities

Reviewed By KGSme

Highly recommend this trip and Serendipity overall. We booked a 7 day trip for April 2021 and turned out, our trip was during Ramadan and a pretty strict lockdown in Turkey. It was a great trip because the owner, Fazli, is an incredibly gifted guide and wonderful person. He and his driver were great hosts, nice, extremely knowledgeable, gracious, and excellent communicators. It was definitely an unusual time to travel, however, the hospitality from Fazli, all of the hotels, restaurants, sites were beyond our expectations, We saw great sites, including Gallipoli, Canakkale, Troy, Pergamon, Ephesus, Selcuk-Kusadasi,Pamukkale, Konya, Cappadocia and highly recommend traveling with Fazli and Serendipity Travel.

2. Gobeklitepe Tour From Istanbul

Daroute Travel
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A fantastic journey to Gobekli Tepe ancient city that dates back to 9000 bC to 10500 bC is 6,000 years older than Stonehenge. Incredible architecture changes the entire known history of advanced civilizations. Gobekli Tepe This private tour will let you discover the region and the testimony of excavation that is currently running on the site. Early morning pick up at your hotel and transfer to airport for flight 2 hours to Sanliurfa, formerly known as Edessa. Edessa was always known as one of the most important holy places in the world. The discovery of Gobekli Tepe is strong evidence that changed the entire known history of advanced civilizations. Upon arrival at the airport in Sanliurfa, you will meet your guide that will lead to Gobekli Tepe to visit the site. After the tour and time, transfer to Gaziantep airport to take the flight back to Istanbul where one of our representatives will be waiting to transfer to the hotel in Istanbul

Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, Professionally licensed English speaking private tour guide

Exclusions: Personal expenses on the tour, Any Optional Tours, Tips Beverages, Domestic Flights

3. Private Gobeklitepe tour from istanbul with Domestic Flights

Ada Vegas Travel

In this Private Tour of Gobekli Tepe; You will be visiting the First Temple of civilization, the First university of the world, and the hometown of prophets

Inclusions: All Transfers, Licensed local Tour guide, Lunch, Parking Fees, Domestic Flights

Exclusions: Dinner&Drinks, Personal expenses

Reviewed By Flormiosotis

Our first time in Turkey was AMAZING, exceeded our expectations in so many ways. All the places We visited were absolutely beautiful, the hospitality, the culture, the people are super nice. The Jeepsafari in Cappadoccia, the hot air balloons in Pamukkale, THE TURKISH BATH and the Galata tower are highly recommended. WE WANT TO GO BACK!!! Alí was our private tour guide and He was excellent. He's very nice, professional and knowledgeable (and very patient with my girls and I lol We didn't stop talking and singing) Our designated driver was very friendly as well and polite. Overall, AN UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE! MARAVILLOSO! ????????

4. Mesopotamia 7 Day Tour - Diyarbakir, Mardin, Urfa, Nemrut and more

Diyarbakır, Turkey Voices of Mesopotamia

voicesofmesopotamia South East Turkey is a melting pot of cultures, with influences from resident and neighbouring Arab and Kurdish populations, which both bring with them a wealth of history and tradition. You will meet people from all these rich cultures and the many ways they express and celebrate their identities. Each site we visit has played an important role in shaping the history of Turkey and the wider region. We will explore the history of the many civilisations that have called this place home, and how they all fit together in the long timeline of this area - correctly known as the ‘cradle of civilisation’. Turkey hosts some of the best archaeological sites; all the way from the Neolothic era, to the roman empire, the crusades, and the seljuk and assyrian empires. Many of these sites are little known, which means you have a rare access to immaculate and perfectly preserved locations.

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5. A mysterious trip to gobeklitepe

Mehmet çelen

Travelling with me is simple and funny and let u understand whats going on in present also. İ am really interested in where we came ?

Inclusions: Private transportation

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6. Private, 7 Days Cappadocia, Gobekli Tepe, Mt.Nemrut and Antep Tour from Istanbul

BellaTurca Travel

This 6 days fully customizable private tour cover Cappadocia, Mt.Nemrut, Gobekli Tepe, Sanliurfa and Gaziantep. This tour offers you comfortable, safe, fast and unique travel experience among the southern east of Turkey. After you amazed in Cappadocia with hot air balloons and unique geography, you will have chance to see visit the World's first temple which is older than Stonehenge, UK. The statues of gods placed in three directions of the tumulus are so fascinating that they are enough to be included in the UNESCO world heritage list.Statues at Mt. Nemrut's terraces will take you back to 109 BC – 72 AD After you visit the cave where the prophet Abraham was born you will not regret to taste delicious kebabs. Fascinating mosaics of Zeugma Museum will impress you as much as baklava.Gaziantep also known as capital of gastronomy.

Inclusions: Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, 5 nights accommodation, Private transportation, Private guide, Entrance tickets to museums and sights as shown on itinerary, All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Dinners, Personal Expenses, Tips (optional)

Reviewed By Sandramartinez10

We took the Tour in Spanish and all I can say is that it was amazing!!! Ahmet (the guide) is such a respectful, patience, kind and friendly person. He explained very well to us the historical context of all the places. We started around 10 in the morning and finished at 4.30pm. All the places we visited were amazing (pictures are not fair)...we had time to take photos, to go to WC, to have lunch (it’s included in the price)..and just to enjoy the view... I seriously recommend this company and Ahmet!!! Thanks for everything, we had such a great time!! Spanish: Realmente recomiendo este tour, no es uno de los más turísticos de Cappadocia pero realmente vale la pena!!! Ahmet es un gran guía, muy atento, servicial y paciente, siempre dispuesto a ayudar. Los paisajes son increíbles, la ciudad subterránea es un MUST. Es una compañía seria! Lo recomiendo al 100%.

7. Urfa to Mt Nemrut on a Fascinating 4 days Tour

Goodman Tours

This is a great tour to see some amazing places in Turkey where you will first start with Gaziantep one of the modern provinces of South-Eastern Anatolian Region and also one of the oldest of Hittite origin. Being the centre of pistachio nut cultivation where you will get a chance to taste Baklava (sweet pastry) and with its extensive olive groves and vineyards. Next, you will go to Şanlıurfa (the Prophets' City; also known as Urfa), is a pilgrimage town and spiritual centre. This is where the prophets Job and Abraham left their marks, and the Dergah complex of mosques and the holy Gölbaşı area is imbued with a compelling atmosphere redolent of the Middle East. Also the nearby temple of Göbekli Tepe is one of eastern Turkey's unmissable destinations. You will also visit Mount Nemrut, one the highest peaks of the Mesopotamia, with a summit at 2,206 metres above sea level and contains the tomb of King Antiochus I of Commagene that was commissioned by himself.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Air-conditioned vehicle, Professional and experienced licensed guide during the tours, All accommodation, Entry fees to the sites and museums, Breakfast at the hotel

Exclusions: Other services not mentioned, Personal expenses, Tips and gratuities (optional)

Reviewed By mum2mars

Booked through Goodman tours weeks before our scheduled Balloon flight via Viator. Received confirmation, got tickets. Night before our flight we get an email, not from Goodman tours but from Viator advising that Balloon flight has been cancelled due to “overbooking”. Rang Goodman tours, they say cancelled because of bad weather but there were heaps of other balloon flights the next morning. Very disappointed as we went to Cappadocia specifically for the Balloon ride. Could of let us know earlier in the day so we could book another flight. Goodman tours offered a complimentary activity, but if never eventuated. Will not use them again.

8. Gobeklitepe-Sanliurfa-Harran Tour

Ephesus Cultural Tours

Lunch,Bevareges,Museum Tickets,Insurance and Luxury car(5 seats available) are all included. Prices of the tours are always for maximum 4 adult visitors children up 7 are all free. Cotul Tourism Company As an experienced agency both in International and Domestic Tourism for 29 years,we have been trying to give best services with most reasonable prices.We are a family who mainly focuses on customer satisfaction. As “Group A” licensed Travel Agency through the Ministery of Culture and Tourism, we are allowed to organize and provide all of tourism activities. We invite you to try our services and make a comparision. Our experience is the source of our confidence. Our tour guides are specialists on their subjects.

Inclusions: Lunch, Air-conditioned vehicle, Coffee and/or Tea

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9. 5 Day Tour of Magical Cappadocia and the South East of Turkey

Goodman Tours

This is a fantastic tour of some amazing places in Turkey. You will first start with the magical and mesmerising Cappadocia and see the stunning landscape of the fairy chimneys and tour the Kaymaklı Underground City. You also have the option to take an unforgettable sunrise hot air balloon ride Next, you will go to Şanlıurfa (the Prophets' City; also known as Urfa), is a pilgrimage town and spiritual centre. This is where the prophets Job and Abraham left their marks, and the Dergah complex of mosques and the holy Gölbaşı area is imbued with a compelling atmosphere redolent of the Middle East. You will also visit Mount Nemrut, one the highest peaks of the Mesopotamia, with a summit at 2,206 metres above sea level and contains the tomb of King Antiochus I of Commagene that was commissioned by himself. The gigantic statues of gods that each weigh 6 tons and are 10 metres tall and indicate what kind of super-human effort was spent on the construction of the tomb.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Air-conditioned vehicle, Meals as stated in the itinerary, Entry fees to the sites and museums, All accommodation, Professional and experienced licensed guide during the tours, Domestic flights in the program

Exclusions: Gratuities, Personal expenses, Other services not mentioned, Drinks, Meals that are not stated in the itinerary

Reviewed By mum2mars

Booked through Goodman tours weeks before our scheduled Balloon flight via Viator. Received confirmation, got tickets. Night before our flight we get an email, not from Goodman tours but from Viator advising that Balloon flight has been cancelled due to “overbooking”. Rang Goodman tours, they say cancelled because of bad weather but there were heaps of other balloon flights the next morning. Very disappointed as we went to Cappadocia specifically for the Balloon ride. Could of let us know earlier in the day so we could book another flight. Goodman tours offered a complimentary activity, but if never eventuated. Will not use them again.

10. Gobeklitepe-Nemrut Mountain(Komagene) Tour

Ephesus Cultural Tours

Lunch,Bevareges,Museum Tickets,Insurance and Luxury car(5 seats available) are all included. Prices of the tours are always for maximum 4 adult visitors children up 7 are all free.Cleopatra's pool is included. Cotul Tourism Company As an experienced agency both in International and Domestic Tourism for 29 years,we have been trying to give best services with most reasonable prices.We are a family who mainly focuses on customer satisfaction. As “Group A” licensed Travel Agency through the Ministery of Culture and Tourism, we are allowed to organize and provide all of tourism activities. We invite you to try our services and make a comparision. Our experience is the source of our confidence. Our tour guides are specialists on their subjects.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Lunch

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