I was super excited to go visit Gobekli Tepe, it has always been a dream ofmineto visit this significant site ever since I found out about it.

I must say, travelling to Turkey in Covid19 season was making me little anxious- willthere be tours/sites/ museums openetc.but it was all open, of coursewith protective measures soI wasso happy.

The way the world has become now it is a true haven to even enjoy a nice meal in restaurantunder the roof. Fair play to Turkey to keep businesses going!

Before my trip, Iwas also concerned about my safety going to Urfa as a solo traveller so I knew - best way to do sois to have aguide! And I was very lucky to get Taha he was really accommodating and knowledgeable.

I stayed in Urfa two days and I wish I had stayed longer, the city is so beautiful, rich with history and there is so much more to explore. I will come back, whenever it is possible for me, I want to take more tours.

I am still so excited and impressed by this amazing part of the world and work of Taha, no doubt he is the best guide you will find in Urfa.

I was originally intending a day trip from Istanbul to see Göbekli Tepe, but Taha wisely encouraged me to spend the night in Urfa and see some of the other fascinating sites that the area has to offer.  We ended up visiting, among others, Mt Nemrut, the archaeological museum in Urfa (an excellent introduction to Gobekli Tepe and its historical context) and Taha's home town of Harran with its famous beehive houses.

I cannot adequately explain how helpful, understanding and informative Taha is: a truly outstanding guide! I am very keen to return and enjoy more time in his company.

Note: Do not feel anxious about visiting this region because it is close to Syria. I felt perfectly safe at all times and would happily recommend friends and family to visit the area with Taha as their guide.

We spent a total of 2 days in Urfa. Taha was kind enough to pick us up from the airport and start our day promptly with the limited time we had. He is very knowledgeable, kind, and easy to speak with. I am planning to return and spend more time in this region in the future and without hesitation will be contacting Taha once again. Thanks for such a wonderful experience! 

We took a day trip to Urfa covering the following areas such as: 

1) Hz. Eyup Sabir Makami 

2) Balikligol (Plus the Mevlid-i Halil Cave + Halil Ul Rahman mosque + Castle of Urfa)

3) Urfa Bazar

4) Mutfak Muzesi

5) Gobekli Tepe and of course the local food.

I wish we have more time, for this place has a lot to offer. 

Our guide Taha has been very informative and helpful, not to mention very patient for I cannot refrain myself from stopping by at several shops at the Bazar to shop. 

Local food joint that he brought us to was great. We even had tea at the old caravanserai, inclusive of the famous menengic kahvesi which is the pistachio coffee. 

All in, it was a good experience and the best was spent with a guide who was born and bred there. 

Mr Taha is a realy professional guide that helped me planning and living the great experience I had in Turkey. Initially my idea was to stay only 2 days in Urfa to see Gobeklytepe and than move to Cappadocia.Taha described me how many beautiful places there were around Urfa and finally I decided to follow his suggestions...Mardin, Diyarkabar, Diyarbakir, Harran, Halfety, Gaziantep, Midyat, Dara, Sanliurfa... 6 wonderful unforgettable days. A bath in culture, history, life under the safe and expert guide of Taha. Thanks!