Why choose this Ankara tour?
Journey to Yazilikaya and see an impressive open air rock sanctuary created by the Hittites, the second oldest known civilization in Anatolia. At Hattusas, the ancient Hittite capital which dates from 3,000 BC, you’ll visit Lion’s Gate, King’s Gate, Citadel and the Grand Temple.
Duration: 11 hours
Starts: Ankara, Turkey
Trip Category: Private & Custom Tours >> Private Sightseeing Tours
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Ankara, Ankara Province, Turkey Itinerary Breakdown
Journey to Yazilikaya and see an impressive open air rock sanctuary created by the Hittites, the second oldest known civilization in Anatolia. At Hattusas, the ancient Hittite capital which dates from 3,000 BC, you’ll visit Lion’s Gate, King’s Gate, Citadel and the Grand Temple.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Yazilikaya, Bogazkale Turkey
Departing Ankara in the early morning, drive for approximately 3 hours (208 kilometers) through the stunning landscape of Turkey enroute to Hattusas which was the capital of the Hittites.
Before visiting the main capitol, journey to Yazilikaya. Meaning “inscribed rock” in the Turkish language, Yazilikaya is an open air, natural rock shrine containing impressive reliefs of all the Hittite gods and goddesses. As the morning sun light shines on the bas-reliefs direct in the morning, you will be fascinated by this open air sanctuary.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Hattusha, Bogazkale Beldesi Sungurlu Merkez, Sungurlu, Bogazkale Turkey
Enjoy lunch in a small restaurant in a town nearby. After lunch visit the capital of Hattusas famous for the cuneiform tablets, and the capital city of Hittites.
While here you will visit Lion’s Gate, Tunnel, King’s Gate, Citadel and Grand Temple. After a day of impressive sightseeing, join your transfer back to Ankara.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
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