Daily Hattusas / Boğazköy Tour

4.8 (5 reviews) 11 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

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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At a glance

Duration: 11 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: Arabic, German, Russian, Chinese, Japanese, English, Italian, French, Turkish, Spanish
Operated by: Deren Koray Tourism

Ages: Adults (1–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: Carbonated beverages: Soda/Pop
Included: On-board WiFi: WiFi on board
Included: Bottled water
Included: Lunch
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Surcharges on fuel: Fuel surcharge
Included: Parking Fees

Not included

Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Hattusha

1 h 30 min Admission included

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.
Yazilikaya

1 h 30 min Admission included

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.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Boss Hotel Sincan
The Corner Hotel
Ibis Ankara Airport
Sc Inn Hotel Ankara
Colorful Hotel
Akar International Hotel
The Mara Palace
Nova Otel
Warwick Ankara
Angora Hotel
Mersin Hotel Ankara
Hotel Spor

and 187 more pickup points

Hand sanitizers and masks will be available for the best hygiene practice.
Please be ready and waiting in your hotel lobby 15 minutes prior to your scheduled pick-up time and let the lobby that you are expecting a tour guide.
Comfortable shoes are advised
Wheelchair users must inform our agent whether guest(s) is/are fully dependent on the chair or partly able to walk or move.
Guests must contact Deren Koray Tourism at least 24 hours before your product date to confirm your reservation and arrange transportation. Please use the contact details on your confirmation/voucher.
Upon pickup, please present your confirmation/voucher and photo ID in exchange for your product.
Airport picks up and transfers are also available at extra charge. Please contact us for further information.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Service animals allowed
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Options

Other Languages

You can purchase this tour in Spanish, Italian, Russian, Greek, Chinese (Traditional), Japanese, Arabic and other languages.

Pickup included
Prime Languages

You can purchase this tour in English, German, French and Turkish. Please see other language options.

Pickup included