Private Mount Nemrut & Göbeklitepe Tour from Istanbul
Fly from Istanbul to southeastern Turkey for a private 3-day journey through Gaziantep, Harran, Şanlıurfa, Göbeklitepe, Karahantepe and Mount Nemrut. Explore Roman mosaics, sacred traditions and prehistoric sites before watching sunset beside the monumental statues of King Antiochus I.
The tour operates between 1 April and 30 November. Mount Nemrut is normally inaccessible during winter because of snow and mountain conditions.
- Round-trip domestic flight tickets
- Istanbul hotel and airport transfers
- Private air-conditioned regional vehicle
- Licensed English-speaking private guide
- Hotels, entrance fees and listed meals included
Istanbul–Gaziantep and Adıyaman–Istanbul
Only your own travel party
One licensed guide throughout the regional tour
Carefully selected local restaurants
Duration
3 Days / 2 Nights
Season
1 Apr – 30 Nov
Tour Type
Private Tour
Departure
Istanbul Hotel
Flights
Round Trip Included
Transport
Private A/C Vehicle
Fly from Istanbul to the Cradle of Civilization
The Private Mount Nemrut & Göbeklitepe Tour from Istanbul combines archaeology, sacred history, regional culture and dramatic landscapes in a carefully planned three-day journey. Begin with a flight from Istanbul to Gaziantep, travel privately across southeastern Turkey and return to Istanbul by air from Adıyaman.
Along the route, admire Roman masterpieces at the Zeugma Mosaic Museum, explore the ancient settlement and beehive houses of Harran, walk around Balıklıgöl in Şanlıurfa, and step back more than eleven millennia at Göbeklitepe and Karahantepe.
The journey culminates at Mount Nemrut, where the giant stone heads and royal sanctuary of King Antiochus I rise above the surrounding mountains. Your visit is timed for sunset, creating one of the most memorable archaeological experiences in Turkey.
Important Information
Please consider the following before booking:
- This is a fully private multi-day tour for your own party
- Day 1 begins with an early transfer from your Istanbul hotel
- Flight schedules determine the exact hotel pick-up and return times
- Round-trip domestic flight tickets are included in the tour rate
- The regional route includes several long but scenic drives
- The Mount Nemrut visit requires an uphill walk of approximately 20 minutes
- Comfortable walking shoes and layered clothing are strongly recommended
- The summit can be cool and windy, even during warmer months
- Mount Nemrut is normally closed between December and March
- The visiting order may change because of flights, weather, traffic or site conditions
- Alternative hotels of a similar standard may be used when necessary
Explore Mount Nemrut & Göbeklitepe – Complete Tour Video
Watch our Mount Nemrut and Göbeklitepe tour video and discover the monumental statues of Mount Nemrut, the prehistoric pillars of Göbeklitepe and Karahantepe, Şanlıurfa’s sacred heritage, Harran’s beehive houses and Gaziantep’s Roman mosaics.
Places You Will Visit
Zeugma Mosaic Museum
See extraordinary Roman mosaics recovered from the ancient city of Zeugma, including the celebrated Gypsy Girl mosaic and richly decorated villa floors.
Harran & Beehive Houses
Explore one of Mesopotamia’s oldest settlements, known for its adobe houses, ancient walls, castle remains and historic center of learning.
Balıklıgöl – Pool of Abraham
Walk through Şanlıurfa’s sacred historical center and hear the local tradition connecting the pool, its carp and the miraculous survival of Prophet Abraham.
Göbeklitepe
Discover a UNESCO-listed Neolithic sanctuary whose monumental T-shaped pillars and animal reliefs transformed our understanding of early human society.
Karahantepe
Visit an active archaeological site within the Taş Tepeler region, distinguished by carved human figures, ritual spaces and monumental prehistoric architecture.
Mount Nemrut
Reach the royal sanctuary of King Antiochus I and watch the sunset beside the monumental heads of gods, kings, eagles and lions.
3-Day Private Mount Nemrut & Göbeklitepe Tour Itinerary
Istanbul to Gaziantep, Zeugma, Harran & Şanlıurfa
Begin with an early private pick-up from your Istanbul hotel and transfer to Istanbul Airport. Fly to Gaziantep, where your professional guide and private driver will meet you at the airport exit with a sign bearing your name.
After a short drive, visit the Zeugma Mosaic Museum. The museum protects an exceptional collection of Roman mosaics, frescoes, fountains, sculptures and architectural pieces recovered from the ancient city of Zeugma beside the Euphrates.
Enjoy lunch at a respected local kebab restaurant in Gaziantep before driving approximately two hours to Harran. Explore the settlement’s distinctive adobe beehive houses, castle remains and the ruins associated with its historic center of scholarship.
Continue for approximately 45 minutes to Şanlıurfa, check in to your hotel and rest before dinner at a selected local restaurant. The evening meal offers an introduction to Şanlıurfa’s celebrated kebabs and desserts. Overnight in Şanlıurfa.
Meals included: Lunch and dinner.
Şanlıurfa, Göbeklitepe, Karahantepe & Mount Nemrut Sunset
After breakfast, explore the historical center of Şanlıurfa, traditionally known as the City of Prophets. Visit Balıklıgöl – the Pool of Abraham, where local tradition tells how fire became water and burning wood became the sacred fish still living in the pool.
Continue through the old streets of Şanlıurfa before driving approximately 30 minutes to Göbeklitepe. Walk around the protected excavation area and examine its monumental T-shaped pillars, animal reliefs and ceremonial enclosures dating to the beginning of the Neolithic period.
The next visit is Karahantepe, another remarkable Taş Tepeler site that shares Göbeklitepe’s prehistoric cultural world while presenting its own distinctive human imagery, carved heads and ritual spaces.
Enjoy lunch in a restored historical caravanserai before continuing toward Adıyaman. Check in to your hotel and rest briefly, then drive to Mount Nemrut.
From the national park entrance, walk uphill for approximately 20 minutes to reach the royal sanctuary and monumental terraces of King Antiochus I. Explore the statues of gods, kings, lions and eagles while your guide explains the Kingdom of Commagene and its blend of eastern and western traditions.
Watch the sun set across the mountains before descending to Kahta for dinner. Afterwards, return to your hotel in Adıyaman. Overnight in Adıyaman.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Adıyaman to Istanbul by Air
After breakfast at the hotel, transfer privately to Adıyaman Airport for your domestic flight back to Istanbul.
When you arrive at Istanbul Airport, your private driver will meet you and transfer you back to your Istanbul hotel, completing the three-day southeastern Turkey journey.
Meal included: Breakfast.
Accommodation
- Şanlıurfa: El-Ruha Hotel or Hanehan Hotel
- Adıyaman: Ramada by Wyndham Adıyaman
- Daily breakfast is included with the hotel accommodation
- Rooms are arranged according to the group size shown in the price table
- A similar-standard alternative may be used if the listed hotel is unavailable
Travel Style
- Designed for travelers who value depth, context and a relaxed pace
- Domestic flights make the journey practical from Istanbul
- Private vehicle reserved exclusively for your party in the region
- One professional guide accompanies the regional journey
- Meals are arranged in selected local restaurants
- Shopping stops are not compulsory
2026 Private Tour Prices
Prices include round-trip domestic flights, Istanbul airport transfers, private regional transportation, licensed guiding, two hotel nights, museum admission, listed meals, parking fees and taxes.
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1 Guest
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3,350 Euro |
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2 Guests
Most Popular
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1,950 Euro per person Double room |
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3 Guests
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1,480 Euro per person Triple room |
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4 Guests
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1,270 Euro per person Double rooms |
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5 Guests
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1,150 Euro per person 1 double + 1 triple room |
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6 Guests
Best Value
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1,065 Euro per person Double rooms |
What’s Included
- Round-trip domestic flights: Istanbul–Gaziantep and Adıyaman–Istanbul
- Private transfers between your Istanbul hotel and Istanbul Airport
- Professional licensed English-speaking private guide
- Private air-conditioned vehicle throughout the regional tour
- Two nights of hotel accommodation with breakfast
- All admission fees for the sites listed in the itinerary
- Lunches and dinners specified in the program
- Parking fees
- All service charges and applicable taxes
What’s Not Included
- Beverages during meals
- Personal expenses
- Optional hotel upgrades or single-room supplements
- Optional tips for the guide and drivers
- Any service not specifically listed as included
Reservation Policy
How to Book
- Contact us to check real-time flight, guide, vehicle and hotel availability.
- A 30% deposit is required to confirm the reservation.
- Availability and flight fares may change until the deposit has been received.
- Once confirmed, the agreed tour rate and program are guaranteed.
- A detailed travel voucher and flight information will be sent after confirmation.
- The remaining balance can be paid according to the confirmed booking arrangement.
Cancellation Policy for This Multi-Day Tour
- 7 days or more before the tour: No cancellation fee.
- Between 7 and 4 days before the tour: 30% cancellation fee.
- Between 4 and 2 days before the tour: 50% cancellation fee.
- Less than 2 days before the tour: 100% cancellation fee.
- No-shows: Payments are non-refundable.
Book Your Mount Nemrut & Göbeklitepe Journey
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