Step from Ankara onto the high Anatolian plateau and into the Hittite world: an 8-hour private tour that links Hattusas’ fortifications, the rock shrine of Yazılıkaya and the early tombs and museum at Alacahöyük. Expect uneven stone, wide views and deep history.
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You leave Ankara before dawn and the highway peels away into the high, wheat-swept plateau. By midmorning the air smells of dry stone and thyme; limestone ridges loom, and the ruined gates of Hattusas rise like the skeleton of an ancient city refusing to lie down.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
8 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; involves walking on uneven terrain and short stair/climb sections.
Wildlife
History
Hattusas served as the Hittite capital during the late Bronze Age (circa 17th–12th centuries BCE); Alacahöyük preserves earlier royal burials and ritual objects that show a continuity of Anatolian statecraft and craft traditions.
Conservation
Sites are sensitive to foot traffic and weathering—stay on marked paths, avoid touching reliefs, and carry out waste to minimize impact.
Reserve your spot on the Ankara Bronze Age Private Tour: Hattusas, Yazilikaya & Alacahöyük today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Start early for cooler light
Depart in the morning to avoid midday heat and to get clearer light on the rock reliefs at Yazılıkaya.
Wear sturdy footwear
Sites have uneven, worn stone and short climbs—closed-toe hiking shoes help with traction.
Stay hydrated and refill
Bring a 1–2L refillable water bottle—the tour is eight hours with limited shade between sites.
Respect fragile archaeology
Follow the guide’s path and don’t touch carved surfaces or enter roped-off areas to protect the sites.
Sturdy walking shoes
Good traction and support for uneven stonework and short climbs.
Sun hat and sunscreen
Direct sun on the plateau can be intense—protect your skin and eyes.
summer
Refillable water bottle (1–2L)
Hydration is critical on long, exposed walks between sites.
Light wind layer
A packable jacket helps against gusts on the open plateau and cooler mornings.
spring