1-Day Hittites Archaeology Tour from Ankara with Hattusa and Yazılıkaya

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Discover the ancient Hittites and the first empire in Anatolia
• 02 Explore Hattusa, the capital city of the Hittites in Boğazköy
• 03 Admire the rock-carved sculptures at Yazılıkaya temple
• 04 Learn Hittite history at the Boğazköy Museum

Learn about the ancient Hittites and the first empire in Anatolia between 1650 BC and 1200 BC on this 1-day archaeology tour from Ankara. Explore the ruins of this remarkable region and discover more about its history at key Hittite sites, including Alacahöyük, Şapinuva, Hattusa, and Yazılıkaya. Visit Yazılıkaya, a temple with sculptures carved into the rocks, and the Boğazköy Museum to deepen your understanding of Hittite civilization.

Learn about the ancient Hittites and the first empire in Anatolia between 1650 BC and 1200 BC on this 1-day archaeology tour from Ankara.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Ankara

Languages English, Turkish

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Ankara to Alacahöyük, Şapinuva, Hattusa and Yazılıkaya

• 07.00 am: Departure from Ankara.

• 08.30 am: Stop for breakfast.

• 09.00 am: Continue the journey.

• 10.30 am: Arrive at Alacahöyük, the beginning of the Hittites.

• 11.30 am: Visit Şapinuva, the oldest temple of the Hittites.

• 1.00 pm: Stop for lunch in Boğazköy.

• 2.00 pm: After lunch, continue with the tour.

• 2.30 pm: Explore the ruins of Hattusa, the capital city of the Hittites in Boğazköy.

• 4.00 pm: Visit Yazılıkaya, a temple with sculptures carved into the rocks.

• 5.00 pm: Visit the Boğazköy Museum.

• 6.00 pm: Depart from Boğazköy and proceed towards Ankara.

• 9.00 pm: Arrive in Ankara.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Transportation.

• Guide fluent in English and Turkish.

• Lunch comprised of traditional Turkish food and Hittites pide (similar to a pizza with tomato, cheese, meat, etc.), salad, and ayran (a yogurt-and-water beverage).

What's Not Included

• Museum entrance fee (approx. 30 TL).

• Personal spending.

Know before you go

• Learn about the First World War with Pharaoh Egypt, the first peace treaty with Egypt, the first dam in Anatolia, and some of the best kingdom annuals in the world.

• Capital of the Hittites: Hattuşa - Hattusa (modern Boğazköy or Boğazkale).

• Main temple of the Hittites: Şapinuva - Sapinuva (modern Ortaköy).

• Cultural layers from the Bronze Age to the Hittites: Alacahöyük (this is the modern name; the old name is unknown).

• Ideograms on the rocks: Yazılıkaya (near Boğazköy).

• This trip can be conducted every day.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Ankara, Turkey

Tour start

Ankara, Turkey

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.