Harran and Sogmatar Tour
Description
Harran is one of the world's oldest cities, and was the home of the prophet Abraham/Ibrahim, as referenced several times in the Bible. Later an important stop on the Silk Road, Harran has been an important centre since Mesopotamian times. Due to the hot climate here, the city has become known for its "beehive homes", which have a high domed roof and thick walls built from mud, specially designed to keep cool inside. Harran is also well known for its blue fabrics. Explore the mystical secrets of this ancient city with Farout.
Destinations Visited
- Grand Mosque
- Beehive Houses
- Harran City
- Sogmatar Ancient City
Tour Details
Starting From
Sanliurfa
Ending At
Sanliurfa
Languages
EN
Departure Days
Every Day
Tour Details
The tour begins with a pick up from your hotel in Sanliurfa.
On this tour, you will visit Harran, one of the world's oldest cities, the home of the prophet Abraham/Ibrahim, and later an important stop on the Silk Road.
You will have time to wander and photograph the “beehive houses”, which have survived for over 3000 years despite being built only from the mud.
We will then visit the castle (Harran Kalesi) explore the city walls. Heading out of the castle you will visit the ancient pagan site of Sogmatar, a civilisation that welcomes the Prophet Moses while maintaining their way of life. The Grand Mosque is a fascinating look into the oldest mosque in the region.
In the afternoon we will return to Sanliurfa where the tour will end. If you have any enquiries about further tours or travel in Turkey, we will be happy to assist you!
Includes & Excludes
Professional Tour Guide
Lunch
Entrance Fees
Hotel transfers (pick-up & drop-off) from your hotel in Sanliurfa
Tour Vehicle
Tips
Personal Expenses
Drinks
All services not mentioned in the Included section are excluded.
Provider Details
Farout Turkey
Official Travel Partner · Turkey
Tour Details
The tour begins with a pick up from your hotel in Sanliurfa.
On this tour, you will visit Harran, one of the world's oldest cities, the home of the prophet Abraham/Ibrahim, and later an important stop on the Silk Road.
You will have time to wander and photograph the “beehive houses”, which have survived for over 3000 years despite being built only from the mud.
We will then visit the castle (Harran Kalesi) explore the city walls. Heading out of the castle you will visit the ancient pagan site of Sogmatar, a civilisation that welcomes the Prophet Moses while maintaining their way of life. The Grand Mosque is a fascinating look into the oldest mosque in the region.
In the afternoon we will return to Sanliurfa where the tour will end. If you have any enquiries about further tours or travel in Turkey, we will be happy to assist you!
Tour Details
Starting From
Sanliurfa
Ending At
Sanliurfa
Languages
EN
Departure Days
Every Day
Provider Details
Farout Turkey
Official Travel Partner · Turkey