- Experience a full-day journey from Cappadocia with included lunch and private transport in air-conditioned comfort.
- Explore the sacred sanctuary of Yazılıkaya and uncover remarkable artifacts at the Boğazköy Museum, offering a deep dive into Anatolian civilization.
- Listen to captivating tales and in-depth commentary from your certified English-speaking tour expert.
- Step into history at Hattusa, the ancient Hittite capital and a proud UNESCO World Heritage treasure.
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off service from Cappadocia
- Licensed, professional English-speaking tour guide
- Entrance tickets to Hattusa, Yazılıkaya, and Bogazkoy Museum
- Lunch at a traditional local restaurant
- Comfortable transportation in air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicles
- All applicable local taxes and service fees
- Personal expenses (souvenirs, snacks, etc.)
- Beverages during lunch
- Gratuities for the guide and driver
- Optional activities and entrance fees not mentioned in the itinerary
- The exact pick-up time will be confirmed after your reservation is finalized.
- Please be ready at your hotel entrance at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled pick-up time.
- This tour requires moderate walking on uneven terrain. We strongly recommend wearing comfortable shoes, a hat, and using sunscreen.
- Rest breaks will be included throughout the tour due to long travel distances.
- The order of visits may be rearranged by the tour guide to avoid crowds or optimize the experience.
- The tour is conducted by a licensed English-speaking guide and includes transportation in air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicles.
Day Trip to Hattusa and Yazılıkaya from Cappadocia
Start your day at 08:00 AM with a pick-up from your hotel in Cappadocia. Sit back and relax in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle as you head towards Boğazkale, the ancient center of the Hittite Empire.
First Stop: Yazılıkaya
Your first stop is Yazılıkaya, an open-air temple carved into rock. Here, you’ll see stone carvings of Hittite gods and kings that are over 3,000 years old. This special place gives you a closer look at the old religious beliefs of the Hittites.
- See detailed stone carvings from Hittite mythology
- Walk through open-air ancient worship areas
- Learn about one of Anatolia’s oldest belief systems
Next: Hattusa
Then, explore the ancient capital of the Hittites: Hattusa, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Walk through the huge Lion’s Gate and King’s Gate, and discover how this city once ruled the region.
Highlights of the visit:
- See sphinx carvings and tall stone walls
- Walk through the pottern tunnel, a great example of old engineering
- Climb ancient walls and imagine the royal parades below
Lunch Break
After exploring, take a break and enjoy a tasty lunch at a traditional restaurant. Enjoy local dishes in a quiet and peaceful village setting.
Final Stop: Bogazkoy Museum
Your last stop is the Bogazkoy Museum, a small but rich museum filled with items from Hittite times.
- Cuneiform tablets showing official messages and laws
- Bronze tools, ritual objects, and daily items
- Artifacts that help you picture life in the Hittite Empire
Return Journey
Around 16:30, you will leave Boğazkale and return to Cappadocia. You’ll arrive back at your hotel around 19:00, with great memories and stories from this ancient land.
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