Hattusas Tour from Cappadocia

Hittite Capital & Yazılıkaya Open-Air Sanctuary | Private Guided Tour

Step back over 3,000 years into Anatolia’s ancient past with this exclusive Hattusas (Hittite) Tour from Cappadocia. Designed as a private, full-day cultural journey, this tour takes you to the heart of the Hittite Empire, one of the great civilizations of the ancient world.

Travel through scenic Anatolian landscapes to Hattusas, the former imperial capital of the Hittites and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and explore the sacred open-air sanctuary of Yazılıkaya, where stone-carved gods and goddesses still stand in timeless procession.

Ideal for: History lovers, archaeology enthusiasts, culture-focused travelers, and guests seeking a meaningful private day tour from Cappadocia.

Tour Overview

Tour Type: Private Tour
Departure: Daily
Pick-up Time: 08:00 AM
Duration: Full Day
Distance: Approx. 208 km (3 hours each way)

Tour Highlights

🏛️ Hattusas (UNESCO World Heritage Site) – Capital of the Hittite Empire
🪨 Yazılıkaya Open-Air Sanctuary – Rock-carved Hittite gods & goddesses
🦁 Lion’s Gate – Monumental city entrance
👑 King’s Gate – Royal ceremonial gateway
🕳️ Ancient Tunnel – Ingenious Hittite engineering
🏰 Citadel & Grand Temple – Religious and political heart of the empire
📜 Cuneiform Tablet Sites – Early written diplomacy & law

Detailed Itinerary

Morning – Cappadocia to Yazılıkaya

Depart from your hotel in Cappadocia at 08:00 AM and enjoy a scenic drive through central Anatolia toward Hattusas.

Your first stop is Yazılıkaya, meaning “Inscribed Rock.” This extraordinary open-air rock sanctuary features stunning bas-relief carvings of Hittite gods, goddesses, and mythological figures. As the morning sunlight illuminates the carvings, the sanctuary comes alive, offering a truly atmospheric and unforgettable experience.

Midday – Lunch

Enjoy a relaxing lunch at a local restaurant in a nearby town, offering traditional Anatolian flavors.

Afternoon – Hattusas Ancient Capital

After lunch, explore Hattusas, once the political and religious center of the Hittite civilization.

Guided visits include:

• Lion’s Gate

• King’s Gate

• Ancient Tunnel

• Citadel

• Grand Temple

Your professional licensed guide will explain the significance of the city’s fortifications, religious structures, and the famous cuneiform tablets that made Hattusas a center of ancient diplomacy.

Return to Cappadocia

After a full day of remarkable discoveries, depart Hattusas and return to Cappadocia.

Arrival back at your hotel: approximately 16:00 – 17:00 PM

What’s Included

✔ Private hotel pick-up & drop-off in Cappadocia
✔ Transportation by air-conditioned, non-smoking touristic minivan
✔ Professional licensed English-speaking tour guide
✔ Entrance fees to museums, ruins, and monuments
✔ Lunch at a local restaurant
✔ All local taxes & service charges

What’s Not Included

❌ Drinks during lunch
❌ Tips to guide and driver
❌ Personal expenses
❌ Optional activities