Day 01                  Departure in the morning. After driving 208 km. arrive in Hattusas that was the capital of the Hittite Kingdom for a long time. Before visiting the main capital proceed to Yazılıkaya to see the open air sanctuary as the sun light comes on the bas-reliefs direct in the morning. In the afternoon visit to the capital of Hattusas with Lion’s Gate, Tunnel, King’s Gate, Citadel and Grand Temple. Then continue onto Cappadocia and overnight (D)

Day 02                  Meet at the hotel lobby in the morning and visit to Devrent Valley to see the unique fairy-chimneys. Drive to Pasabagi (Monk's Valley) to see the most interesting mushroom-shaped pinnacles. Drive to Avanos which is known for the pottery, a craft dating back to the Hittite period. The red clay which is worked by local craftsmen comes from the residue in the Kizilirmak river, the longest river of Turkey.  In the afternoon, visit Goreme Open Air Museum (Dark Church is excluded; entrance requires additional admission fee) to visit the churches where the remains of rock-cut churches and Christian settlements date back hundreds of years. Various panoramic viewpoints of castles and fairy chimneys such as Esentepe for Goreme valley, Uchisar and its castle, Pigeon Valley. Then to Kaymakli (or Ozkonak) Underground City, the place where early Christians hid from persecutors. Returning to the hotel (B, D)

Day 03                  Meet at the hotel at 08:30 and drive to Ankara. On the way, visit to 13th century caravanserai Agzikarahan. On arrival to Ankara visit to the Anatolian Civilizations Museum at which there are numerous remnants from Stone Age, Neolithic Age, Hittites, Urartians, Phrygians and many others; Citadel of Ankara and the Mausoleum of Ataturk, the burial place of the national hero who founded modern Republic of Turkey. Continue on to the hotel or airport for the departure transfer. (B)

Departure Days    :   Daily

Duration                :   3 days – 2 nights
Highlights              :   Yazılıkaya, Hattusas, Pasabagi, Avanos, Goreme Open Air Museum, Pigeons Valley, Kaymakli Underground City, Anatolian Civilizations Museum, Mausoleum of Ataturk

Status                    :   Only on private basis

Includes                :   2-night accommodation on BB or HB basis depending on the hotel booked, English speaking guide, transportation, entrance fees, parking and local taxes, transfers to/from the airport

Excludes                 :    Personal expenses , Lunches on PRIVATE tours, Customary tips to the tour guides and drivers, Anything that is not designated as included

Hotels:                   :   Dilek Kaya Hotel & SPA (S Class / HB) or similar

Operated only on PRIVATE basis, per person :

* No lunches are covered on our private tours

* This tour can be carried out only with an English speaking guide

* Our tour departs from the airport in Ankara at 09:00-09:15 and, therefore, those who arrive at the airport or train station earlier than this time may have to wait at the airport or train station until the other parties arrive and no responsibility is assumed for such delays.