Taha Ozyavuz

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.