Day 1: Ankara - Hattuşaş Ancient City
Morning: Ankara
Start your journey at the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, where you'll gain insights into the rich history of Anatolia.
Afternoon: Hattuşaş Ancient City
Travel to Hattuşaş, the capital of the Hittite Empire, located in Boğazkale, Çorum (approximately 3 hours from Ankara). This UNESCO World Heritage site features:
Great Fortress
King's Gate
Lion's Gate
Yazılıkaya Open-Air Temple
Learn about Hittite daily life, religious rituals, and military structures.
Late Afternoon: Boğazkale Museum
Visit the Boğazkale Museum, showcasing artifacts, ceramics, and inscriptions from the ancient city.
Day 2: Yazılıkaya and Alacahöyük
Morning: Yazılıkaya Open-Air Temple
Explore the Yazılıkaya Open-Air Temple, a significant ritual site for Hittite religion, located near Hattuşaş. Admire the rock-carved deities and reliefs.
Afternoon: Alacahöyük Ancient City
Visit Alacahöyük, one of Turkey's first excavation sites, containing pre-Hittite and Hittite remnants.
Highlights: Sun Gate and Sphinx Gate.
Explore the Alacahöyük Museum to see artifacts unearthed from the site.
Day 3: Çorum - Ortaköy (Şapinuva)
Morning: Çorum Archaeology Museum
Visit the Çorum Archaeology Museum, where Hittite artifacts and archaeological findings are displayed, providing a deeper understanding of Hittite history.
Afternoon: Şapinuva Ancient City
Travel to Şapinuva, an important Hittite trade and military center located in Ortaköy, Çorum.
Explore the remains of palaces, temples, and official buildings revealed through excavations.
Day 4: Cappadocia Exploration
Travel to Cappadocia: Depart for Cappadocia (approximately a 3-hour drive from Çorum).
Afternoon and Evening: Cappadocia
Begin your exploration of Cappadocia’s unique landscapes, fairy chimneys, and rock formations.
Consider activities such as a hot air balloon ride or visit the Göreme Open-Air Museum to see rock-cut churches.
Day 5: Continued Exploration of Cappadocia & Return to Ankara
All Day: Explore Cappadocia
Spend the day visiting notable sites like Derinkuyu or Kaymaklı Underground City, and hike in the beautiful valleys, such as Ihlara Valley or Pigeon Valley.
Evening: Return to Ankara
Depart Cappadocia for Ankara (approximately a 3.5-hour drive) to conclude your tour.
