Private Guided Tour to Hattusa from Cappadocia
Why we love it?
The Private Guided Tour to Hattusa from Cappadocia offers a deep dive into the ancient Hittite capital, Hattusa, located in Bogazkale. Spanning nine hours, this tour is ideal for history enthusiasts and those seeking a personalized experience, as it includes transportation in air-conditioned vehicles and the expertise of a professional guide. Participants will explore the archaeological site and its impressive ruins, enjoy a lunch break, and gain access to local museums, making it a comprehensive journey into Turkey's rich past. The tour is distinctive for its focus on Hattusa's historical significance and the opportunity for intimate exploration away from larger tourist crowds.
Inclusions
- Transportation with A/C vehicles
- Professional Experienced Guide
- Lunch
- Museum Tickets
- All Taxes
Exclusions
- Beverages at lunch
- All Personal Expenses
- Tips
Itinerary
Step 1
To get Hattusa we need to drive from Cappadocia to Bağazkale wich will take around 3 hours
Step 2
After, we continue to the spectacular city of Hattusa - this sprawling city set on the acropolis - now all in ruins - was the capital of the Hittite empire. As we make our way around and through the grounds we will see excellent carvings and pillars adorning the entrances - including the magnificent Lion's Gate as well as Sphinx-like carvings. We will also see a great example piece of engineering the pottern tunnel by the royal city walls. After our adventure in the open-air, we will have lunch at a local restaurant featuring traditional meals.
Step 3
In the afternoon we will visit the local archeology museum of Bogazkoy bearing examples of artifacts from the anatolian civilizations in a chronological order, with an emphasis on the Hittite and Hattusa remains,such as written tablets stamps, bronze tools etc. After visiting the museum, we will make our way back to Cappadocia by early evening
Step 4
This 1-day tour departs and returns to Cappadocia and features both the ancient city and the spectacular archaeology museum. Your English-speaking professionally-licensed guide and driver will meet you at your area hotel to make the drive to the heart of the ancient Hittite civilization. Our first stop is at the Hittite ceremonial site - Yazilkaya (Rock Inscriptions - in Turkish). This open-air natural shrine, with wonderful reliefs of the gods and goddesses cut into the rock walls, was home to fresh water springs and is thought to have been a place of worship.
Step 5
After our visit to the Capital of Hittites we will drive back to Cappadocia
Please Note
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not stroller accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- No public transportation nearby
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Infant seats unavailable
- We pick up our travellers from any hotel in Cappadocia. Also we can provide pick up from two different airports near Cappadocia (Kayseri and Nevsehir Airport)
Cancellation Policy
Fully refundable until 1 day before start
Non-refundable after 1 day before start
