Gordion & Hattusas Tour from Ankara 2 Day Tours
Highlights
- Visit Gordion, the ancient capital of Phrygia and home to King Midas.
- Explore the Tumulus of King Midas, one of the largest burial mounds in the world.
- See the famous Gordian Knot, which Alexander the Great cut to fulfill the prophecy.
- Discover Hattusas, the former capital of the Hittite Empire with its massive city walls and gates.
- Visit Yazılıkaya, an open-air Hittite rock sanctuary featuring ancient relief carvings.
- Explore Anıtkabir, the Mausoleum of Atatürk, and the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations.
- Enjoy guided tours with professional historians and archaeologists.
Overview
Discover the Ancient Capitals of Phrygia & Hittites
Experience an unforgettable journey through history with this 2-day private tour from Ankara, exploring the legendary cities of Gordion and Hattusas. Uncover the secrets of King Midas and the Phrygian civilization, visit the site where Alexander the Great cut the Gordian Knot, and walk through the ancient ruins of the Hittite capital, Hattusas, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Route
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08:00 AM – Hotel Pick-Up & Transfer to Gordion
✔ Meet your professional tour guide and driver at your hotel in Ankara.
✔ Travel to Gordion (Yassıhöyük, Polatlı), approximately 93 km from Ankara.
Explore the Ancient City of Gordion
✔ Walk through the city walls, royal palace ruins, and excavation sites.
✔ Learn about King Midas and the Phrygian civilization.
✔ Visit the legendary site of the Gordian Knot, where Alexander the Great made history.
? Tumulus of King Midas
✔ Visit one of the largest burial mounds in the world (53 meters high).
✔ Discover Phrygian burial customs and archaeological treasures.
Gordion Museum
✔ See artifacts from the Bronze Age, Phrygian, Hellenistic, and Roman periods.
✔ View exhibits of pottery, steel tools, textiles, seals, and ancient coins.
Lunch at a Local Restaurant (included)
Return to Ankara & Overnight Stay
✔ Drop-off at your hotel in Ankara (hotel accommodation not included).
Morning Pick-Up & Ankara Sightseeing
Anıtkabir – Mausoleum of Atatürk
✔ Visit the final resting place of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, founder of modern Turkey.
✔ Explore the War of Independence Museum, displaying Turkey’s liberation history.
Museum of Anatolian Civilizations
✔ Discover 7500 years of Anatolian history in this award-winning museum.
✔ See the world’s most extensive collection of Hittite artifacts.
? Transfer to Hattusas (Boğazköy)
? Explore Hattusas – The Ancient Capital of the Hittites (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
✔ Walk through the Grand Temple, Lion’s Gate, Tunnel, and King’s Gate.
✔ Learn about the Hittite Empire, one of the earliest known civilizations.
? Visit Yazılıkaya Open-Air Sanctuary
✔ See rock-carved reliefs of Hittite gods and kings.
✔ Explore one of the most important religious sites of the Hittite civilization.
? Lunch at a Local Restaurant in Boğazköy (included)
? Return to Ankara & End of Tour
✔ Drop-off at your hotel or designated location in Ankara.
Trip includes
Excluded
1 Night Hotel Accomations
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