Overview
Hittites Tour from Ankara: A day tour from Ankara to Capital city of Hittites. Hittites Tour covers the Hattusa, once city of Hittites Empires, the second oldest known civilization in Anatolia.
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.
A day trip from Ankara : Hattusa, Hittites Tour.
08:00 AM Departing, 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.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.
16:00 - 17:00 PM After a day of impressive sightseeing, join your transfer back to hotel.
Hightlights of Hattusa Ancient City of Hittite Empire
- By visiting Hattusa, you will experience a fascinating journey into the rich history and culture of the Hittite civilization.
- The Great Temple (Temple 1): Great Temple, one of the most important religious buildings in Hattusa.
- Lion Gate: The main entrance to the city of Hattusa, one of the structures depicting the craftsmanship and artisans of the period
- Yazılıkaya Rock Temple: Visit Yazılıkaya Rock Temple, an open-air temple decorated with rock reliefs depicting Hittite gods, kings and mythological figures. Discover the mysterious atmosphere of this sacred place, which served as a place of worship and ritual.
- Royal Palace Area: Explore the ruins of the royal palace complex.
- Gates: Explore the well-preserved ramparts and defensive walls that once surrounded the city of Hattusa.
- The Lion's Tunnel: A feat of extraordinary engineering that allowed the Norse to enter the city, a feat of urban needs.
- City Gates: Marvel at the various city gates, each decorated with unique architectural features and intricate carvings, including the Sphinx Gate and the King's Gate.
Hattusa Tour takes you to the ancient city of the Hittites Empire to discover the revealing the architectural wonders, religious rituals, and political intrigues of this once-mighty civilization.
