Overview
Tour departs from Ankara in the mornıng for a meandering drive to Hattusas, the ancient capital of the Hittite Empire. Before visiting the main ruins, we will proceed to Yazılıkaya to see the open air sanctuary as the sunlight begins to shine directly on the bas-reliefs.
In the afternoon, we will visit the capital of Hattusas and see the Lion’s Gate, tunnel, the King’s Gate, the Citadel and the Grand Temple before returning to Ankara.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Private transportation
Carbonated beverages
On-board WiFi
Bottled water
Lunch
In-vehicle air conditioning
Surcharges on fuel
Parking fees
Gratuities
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What to expect
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Hattusha
1 hour 30 min
Hattusha is the capital of Hittite's first Anatolian organised state to play an important role in the archaeological past of Anatolia. After the destruction of Hattus, the city of Hattusha was founded around 1600 BC. Hattusha is located within the Bogazkoy - Alacahoyuk National Park. The Hittites were one of the two largest civilizations of its age and excavations made at their capital city show that the first settlements in this area began with the Paleolithic Age, while the settlement was most fully advanced during the Old Bronze Age (3000-2500 BC). The oldest Hittite written in 1800 BC is at Bogazkoy. The town's wall and doors, the palace, the archives and temples are still there today. A temple called Yazilikaya is located 2 km away from the city. The first known open-air temple in Anatolia, Yazilikaya's flat rock faces, are carved with Hittite Gods’ and Goddess’ stone reliefs.
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Yazilikaya
1 hour 30 min
The Yazılıkaya Rock Shrine is to the north of the capital. Two natural chambers, covered by the most sumptuous samples of the Hittite relief art with its walls, the gods and goddesses and the figures of the Grand King Tudhalie IV, are decorated with open-air temples.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Istanbul).
Additional Information
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
FAQs about Daily Hattusas / Boğazköy Tour
Can I cancel Daily Hattusas / Boğazköy Tour for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 11 hours.
Is pickup offered?
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What's included?
- Private transportation
- Carbonated beverages
- On-board WiFi
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Surcharges on fuel
- Parking fees
What's not included?
- Gratuities
Which places does it visit?
It visits Hattusha, Yazilikaya.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in Arabic, German, Russian, Chinese, Japanese, English, Italian, French, Turkish, Spanish.
What fitness level is needed?
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness.
Operated by Deren Koray Tourism
