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Tours & Private Expeditions
Travel to Karahan Tepe and Göbekli Tepe with the people who know them best — either on our annual small-group expedition, or on a private tour built around your own dates and the sites you most want to see.
The Flagship
This is not a general Turkey tour. Over ten days, our small group traces a single thread — from the world's earliest known temple complexes to the imperial capitals that rose thousands of years later — with expert commentary at every stop. You'll stand inside Karahan Tepe and Göbekli Tepe, then follow the story of civilization across Anatolia, from the Neolithic through the Bronze Age.
It's led by three people who spend their lives telling this story: Pete Kelly of History Time, Kayleigh During of History With Kayleigh, and Dakota Wint of Dakota of Earth — and organised by the team behind this archive. Proceeds support cultural-preservation work in the region through The Community Garden Foundation.
Arrival and orientation in the ancient city at the heart of the Taş Tepeler world.
Regional foundations — including "Urfa Man," the oldest life-size human statue, to frame everything that follows.
The world's most famous first temple, and the carved narrative scene at Sayburç.
The beehive houses of Harran and another of the Taş Tepeler sites.
The great river and the half-sunken village of Halfeti.
The heart of the trip — the carved chambers of Karahan Tepe and the planetary cult site of Soğmatar.
The colossal royal statues of the Commagene kingdom at sunrise.
The fairy-chimney landscape and the underground city of Derinkuyu.
The capital of the Hittite Empire — the Bronze-Age bookend to the Neolithic beginning.
The expedition closes in the modern capital.
Beyond Karahan Tepe and Göbekli Tepe, the program visits:
For the full day-by-day schedule, inclusions, and what to bring, see the reservation page below or message us directly.
The tour is hosted by working history communicators, not a generic tour desk — the difference between "old stones in the sun" and understanding exactly what you're standing in front of:
Our 2024 expedition was hosted by Ben van Kerkwyk of UnchartedX. Group size is kept deliberately small so that discussion and time on site stay rich.
The full program is $4,500 USD. Use code KARAHAN for a $150 courtesy rate when you book through us. Tour proceeds contribute directly to ongoing preservation work, including community support in Soğmatar.
September 13–23, 2026 — a 10-day expedition beginning in Şanlıurfa and ending in Ankara.
$4,500 USD for the full program. Use code KARAHAN for a $150 courtesy rate when booking through KarahanTepe.net.
Karahan Tepe, Göbekli Tepe, the Şanlıurfa Museum, Sayburç, Sefertepe, Harran, Soğmatar, the Euphrates and Halfeti, Mount Nemrut, Cappadocia (Derinkuyu), and Hattusa.
Pete Kelly (History Time), Kayleigh During (History With Kayleigh), and Dakota Wint (Dakota of Earth), organised by the team behind KarahanTepe.net.
Intentionally small and limited, to preserve depth of discussion and time on each site.
Reservations and full itinerary are handled via The Community Garden Foundation. Questions? Message us on WhatsApp at +1 707-641-6697.
Private & Custom Tours · Any Dates
Coming outside our group dates, or want a trip built just for you? We run private and custom tours across the sites we know best — Karahan Tepe and Göbekli Tepe, and out to Mount Nemrut, Cappadocia, Hattusa and more. Tell us the essentials and we'll build an itinerary and quote. Prefer to go on your own? See our How to Visit guide.
This opens a pre-filled message to our team — nothing is booked until we reply and confirm the details with you.
The Stone Hills Route & Beyond
We guide the whole Taş Tepeler region and beyond — not only Karahan Tepe. Add any of these to a custom trip above, or explore our dedicated regional tours at Şanlıurfa Tour.
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