Step back more than three thousand years on this private day tour from Ankara to Hattusa, the UNESCO World Heritage capital of the Hittite Empire near Bogazkale in the Corum region of central Anatolia. At its peak in the second millennium BC, Hattusa was one of the great powers of the ancient Near East, and its vast ruins still reveal monumental city walls, temple complexes and royal gates.
With your private guide you explore the Great Temple, the Lion Gate and the Sphinx Gate, the royal citadel of Buyukkale and the remarkable rock sanctuary of Yazilikaya with its carved reliefs of Hittite gods. The tour brings to life the civilisation that rivalled Egypt and signed the world's first known peace treaty. Private transport from Ankara, a licensed guide and entrance fees are included, making this an immersive journey into one of Anatolia's most important archaeological sites.
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Full-Day Hattusa Tour from AnkaraEarly private pick-up from your Ankara hotel for the scenic drive east toward Bogazkale in Corum province. On arrival at Hattusa, the ancient Hittite capital and UNESCO World Heritage Site, your guide leads you through the extensive ruins: the Great Temple of the Storm God, the massive Lion Gate and Sphinx Gate, the fortified royal citadel of Buyukkale, and the long defensive walls. You then visit the nearby open-air rock sanctuary of Yazilikaya, famous for its reliefs of the Hittite pantheon. After exploring this extraordinary Bronze Age capital, you return by private vehicle to Ankara in the evening.
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