Ancient stone walls and monumental ruins at Hattusa

The Hittite heartland

Hattusas Tour

Travel from Cappadocia to Hattusa, Yazılıkaya and Alacahöyük on a history-filled private day.

Full dayHistory & road journeyPrice confirmed for your date

The experience

A clear plan, confirmed for your date.

Journey north from Cappadocia into the heartland of the Hittite civilisation. The typical route visits the rock sanctuary at Yazılıkaya, the temples and monumental gates of Hattusa, and the archaeological landscape of Alacahöyük before returning to Cappadocia.

Highlights

Hattusa ancient city
Yazılıkaya sanctuary
Lion Gate
King’s Gate
Great Temple
Alacahöyük

How the day unfolds

Typical itinerary

1

Across central Anatolia

Leave Cappadocia in the morning and travel north through the landscapes of central Anatolia.

2

Yazılıkaya and Hattusa

Explore the open-air rock sanctuary before visiting Hattusa’s temple precincts, city walls and monumental gates.

3

Alacahöyük

Continue to the archaeological site at Alacahöyük, then begin the return journey to Cappadocia.

Included when confirmed

  • Private transport when confirmed
  • Professional guide for the booked language
  • Lunch and entrance fees when listed in your proposal

Not included

  • Drinks
  • Personal expenses
  • Anything not listed in the final proposal
This is a long road day. Pickup time, route, site access and arrangements from Cappadocia, Ankara or Kayseri are confirmed before booking.

A closer look

Hittite rock reliefs at the Yazılıkaya sanctuary
Stone lion sculptures at the monumental gate of Alacahöyük

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