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Explore the Hittite Civilization in the Cradle of Civilization
DAY
1 YAZILIKAYA - HATTUSAS (Bogazkoy)
Welcome to our
Hittite Sun Tour. Today we'll depart from Ankara for Yazilikaya.
Here the first settlement goes back to 1500 BC. Yazilikaya is
considered the first known pantheon in Anatolia. The natural rocks
formed two galleries calling the big and the small rooms. Here we'll
examine the gods' and goddess' reliefs of Hittites. In order to see
the reliefs clearly we'll try to visit Yazilikaya around noon. Time
to pass Hattusas (Bogazköy)
dating back to the Paleolithic era. Hattusas was the capital of the
Hittite Civilization so the importance of this site is coming from
the masterpieces belonging the Kingdom archives. After lunch we'll
visit the museum first then we'll pass the ancient site. Here we'll
examine the Great Tomb, Büyükkale, Nisantepe, Sarikale, Kralkapi,
Yerikapi and the tunnel, Aslanlikapi, Yenicekale and the city walls.
After Hattusas we'll pass the hotel for your rest in Çorum. Check-in
at the hotel and just take your time. At night we'll have a special
arrangement for your night entertainment for the dinner. [B] [L]
[D]
DAY
2 ÇORUM -
ALACAHOYUK
Today we'll start
with Çorum Museum reflecting the Hittite Civilization in many ways.
You'll be the witness of full of historical remnants from many
civilizations. We'll introduce you famous wooden houses of Çorum,
which are under protection right now, The Ottoman Mosque Ulu Cami
and the Clock Tower are the main places to see. Next we'll pass
Alacahöyük that is considered one of the important Hittite Site. The
history of Alacahoyuk goes
back to 4000 BC. This ancient city was taken over by The Hittites
from Hattians. We'll enter the site from the Sphinx Gate. The ruins
in here are mainly from the Empire times. The stunning reliefs,
figures, and 13 tombs are the main interest of our Alacahöyük visit.
Time to pass the small museum where you can observe the masterpieces
from this ancient site. The archaeological treasures are now
displayed in the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations. Time to pass
Ortaköy hosting a Hittite residence with its 23 rooms. After Ortaköy
we'll turn back to Ankara. Check-in at the hotel and please relax.
In order to get rid of your tiredness, just behave as Turks do.
Drink a samovar tea in Youth Park, we'll invite you the buttered
gozleme party with
samovar tea in here. Dinner will be served at the hotel. Rest of the
night is yours. [B][5 o'clock tea] [D]
DAY
3
ANKARA
CITY TOUR
Our city tour will
start with the impressive modern form of Ataturk's Mausoleum,
Anitkabir where ancient and
modern architectural concepts testifies to the power and grace of
Turkish architecture took place. Here we'll examine the great
founders' special items and here you'll examine the life of A leader
who is respected by the nature. Next we'll pass Museum of
Anatolian Civilizations with
its priceless collection of Paleolithic, Neolithic, Hatti, Hittite,
Phrygian, Urartian and Roman artifacts. Here we'll complete our
exploration about Hittites. You'll have the chance to see the
masterpieces taken from the ancient sites such as Alacahöyük,
Hattusas and Yazilikaya. For lunch we’ll pass to Byzantine Ankara
Castle for traditional Zenger Pasha Restaurant. After lunch we’ll
proceed for Roman Baths with its Roman structure remain in the
center of the city. Temple of Augustus, Rome and the Ethnographical
Museum which houses magnificent Seljuk doors of carved wood. Dinner
at hotel. [B] [L] [D]
DAY 4 END OF OUR
SERVICE
After breakfast,
depart for your hometown to say home sweet home. Transfer to
Esenboga Airport via special bus service. Time to have your present
in order to make this trip memorial. It’ll be pleasure to host you
in Turkey again as there are so many things to see. Thanks for
choosing the right agency and have a safe journey home. [B]
By D&K, what you see is what you get, Enjoy your
stay ! |
