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From Cappadocia or Ankara to Hattusa, Capital of Hittite empire
Goreme, Cappadocia, Turkey, Europe
$1,300
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Cappadocia's surreal landscapes and the ancient heart of Hattusa offer a unique blend of natural beauty and historical significance. This adventure provides travelers with a chance to witness both geological formations and the remains of a once mighty civilization.
- 🏞️ Tour showcases Cappadocia's iconic fairy chimneys and cave houses, highlighting the region's stunning geological features.
- 🏺 Hattusa served as the capital of the Hittite Empire, revealing rich archaeological significance and a glimpse into ancient civilization.
- 🌄 Experience a harmonious fusion of Turkey's past and present landscapes, bridging natural wonders with historical insights.
- 📜 Journey includes in-depth cultural insights into the Hittite civilization, enhancing your understanding of this fascinating era.
- 🚐 Pickup from your hotel or meeting point around 08:30 ensures a convenient start to your adventure.
- 🗣️ An English-speaking tour guide is available to provide context and enrich your experience at historical sites (available at extra cost).
- 🏛️ Visit Yazılıkaya, a Hittite rock sanctuary featuring intricately carved reliefs that depict gods and ritual scenes, immersing you in ancient spirituality.
- 🏺 Explore the Boğazkale Museum, showcasing a treasure trove of Hittite artifacts, including sculptures, pottery, and tools that illuminate daily life and artistry.
- 🏰 Discover the Great Temple in Hattusha, the political and cultural center of the Hittite Empire, surrounded by monumental city walls and gates.
- 🍽️ Lunch, bottled water, and parking fees are all included, ensuring a comfortable and well-rounded experience.
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From Cappadocia to Hattusa, the capital of the Hittite empire
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Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
The experience offers several options, check yours above
- Professional Tour Guide
- Parking Fees
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Lunch
- Bottled water
- Tip
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CappadociaAfter we pick you up from your hotel or meeting point around 08:30, our visit from Cappadocia to Hattusa will begin. Visiting Hattusha offers a unique historical perspective. Hattusha, the former capital of the Hittite Empire, offers an extraordinary opportunity to explore Anatolia's rich heritage. This journey bridges the gap between the surreal landscapes of Cappadocia and the intricate archaeological wonders of Hattusa. Witnessing the splendor of Hittite temples, majestic city walls, and royal residences gives an appreciation of the region's cultural evolution. By combining these two experiences, travelers can taste both the natural beauty and historical significance that define this corner of Turkey.
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AnkaraAfter we pick you up from your centrally located hotel in Ankara in the morning, our journey to Hattusa begins. Departing from the capital allows for a more direct and comfortable route to the ancient heart of the Hittite Empire, offering travelers the chance to focus fully on the historical depth of the region. Visiting Hattusa provides a remarkable insight into Anatolia’s early civilizations. As the former capital of the Hittite Empire, this UNESCO-listed site reveals monumental city gates, sacred temples, royal residences, and extensive city walls that once symbolized imperial power. This journey highlights the archaeological richness of central Anatolia, allowing travelers to explore the legacy of a once-mighty civilization while enjoying a well-paced and immersive cultural experience. Departing from Ankara creates a history-focused adventure that brings Turkey’s ancient past vividly to life.
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YazilikayaOur first stop is Yazılıkaya. Yazılıkaya, located near Hattusa in Turkey, has an important place in history as a Hittite rock sanctuary and ceremonial area. This ancient complex features a series of intricately carved reliefs depicting Hittite gods, mythical figures and ritual scenes. The reliefs carved into the natural rock chambers and outer walls form a fascinating picture of Hittite religious beliefs and cultural practices. Visitors to Yazılıkaya can immerse themselves in the symbolic world of the Hittites, gain insight into their spiritual traditions and the connections between art, religion and daily life. This remarkable archaeological site stands as a testament to the advanced civilization that once flourished in the area and offers a fascinating glimpse into the past.
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Bogazkale MuseumOur next destination is the Boğazkale Museum in Turkey, a treasure trove of archaeological artifacts that provide a window into the ancient civilizations that flourished in the region. Located near the historical area of Hattusha, the museum houses a collection of various artifacts, mainly from the Hittite period. Visitors can explore exhibits displaying intricately carved sculptures, pottery, jewelry and tools that shed light on the daily life, art and technological advances of the Hittite civilization. The museum also offers information on other civilizations that left their mark in the area, including the Phrygians and Byzantines. Boğazkale Museum, which houses these historical artifacts, acts as a bridge between the past and the present, allowing visitors to appreciate the rich historical and cultural heritage of the Anatolian region more deeply.
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Great TempleOur next stop Hattusha, located in present-day Turkey, was the glorious capital of the Hittite Empire at its peak in the Late Bronze Age. This ancient city served as the political, cultural and religious center of the Hittite civilization, exhibiting advanced urban planning and architectural marvels. Surrounded by huge walls and gates, Hattusha had a complex layout with grand temples, royal residences and administrative buildings. The city's unique cuneiform tablets provided invaluable information about the Hittite language and society. The historical significance of Hattusha lies not only in its strategic importance, but also in its role as a center of trade, diplomacy and cultural exchange. Today, the ruins of Hattusha are on the UNESCO World Heritage List, allowing visitors to wander among the ruins of this once mighty empire and see the splendor of a bygone era.
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CappadociaAfter completing the museum tour, we will return to Cappadocia.
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AnkaraAfter completing the museum tour, we will return to Ankara with hotel drop-off.
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From Cappadocia or Ankara to Hattusa, Capital of Hittite empire
Goreme, Cappadocia, Turkey, Europe
$1,300
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!