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October 29 Special Iconic Tour: Land of Princes and Trail of the Hittites in Amasya, Tokat, and Çorum | 2-Night Stay with Departure from Istanbul
Night Journey
We begin our journey to the misty mountains and rugged coasts of the Black Sea by picking up our guests at the designated departure points. As we leave behind the crowds and city lights of Istanbul, we enjoy a pleasant trip heading south, with breaks along the way throughout the night.
Departure Points:
21:00 Incirli Omur Plaza Opposite Doğtaş Furniture
21:30 Mecidiyeköy Mado Entrance
22:30 Kadıköy Civil Registry Office Entrance
22:45 Kozyatağı Hilton Hotel Entrance
23:05 Kartal Bridge (towards Ankara)
23:30 Gebze Center Entrance
23:59 İzmit Intercity Bus Terminal Entrance Bus Stops
02:50 Bolu Terminal Entrance
Amasya - II. Bayezid Complex - Şehzadeler Park - Amasya Archaeology and Mummies Museum - Ferhat and Shirin Lovers' Museum - Water Channels - Yeşilırmak River
After our night journey, we arrive in the morning at Boraboy Lake, a hidden paradise within Amasya’s lush nature. In the peaceful atmosphere of the lake surrounded by dense forests, during the free time given, you can be alone with nature, take walks around the lake, and capture this unique scenery in photos. After visiting Boraboy Lake, we head towards Amasya, brought to life by the Yeşilırmak River. During our journey along the Yeşilırmak Basin, we reach Amasya while panoramically observing the settlements built on the valley slopes and the region's characteristic historical texture. Our city tour in Amasya begins with the Sabuncuoğlu Şerefeddin Medicine and History Museum, which carries the legacy of one of the most important figures in Anatolian medical history, Sabuncuoğlu Şerefeddin. As we discover the legacy left by the famous physician and surgeon Sabuncuoğlu Şerefeddin, who lived in the 15th century, we closely examine works that shed light on medical practices of the era and the history of health in Anatolia.
After our museum visit, we turn our route towards the traces of the legendary love story of Ferhat and Şirin. We see the water channels said to have been dug through mountains by Ferhat to reach Şirin, and we visit the Lovers' Museum established by the Amasya Municipality. Then, we move to the II. Bayezid Complex, one of the finest examples of Ottoman architecture in Amasya. We explore the historical atmosphere and architectural details of the complex, which consists of mosque, madrasa, and soup kitchen sections.
We continue our program with a visit to the Amasya Archaeology and Mummies Museum. In the museum where archaeological artifacts from different periods found in Amasya and its surroundings are exhibited, we particularly receive information from our guide about the mummies belonging to the Ilkhanate Period. After the museum visit, we proceed to Şehzadeler Park (Princes' Park), located on the banks of the Yeşilırmak. After seeing the statues of princes raised in Amasya, which left a mark on Ottoman history, we enjoy a pleasant walk along the Yeşilırmak. During our walk, we view the historical Amasya houses along the Yeşilırmak bank and the Amasya Royal Tombs carved into the steep cliffs of Harşena Mountain, one of the city's iconic structures. These impressive rock tombs built for the Pontus Kings during the Hellenistic Period, with their commanding position over the Yeşilırmak Valley, reveal thousands of years of Amasya's history before our eyes. After the free time given so that you can photograph Amasya's unique city views, explore its historical markets, and shop for local products, we conclude our program. Dinner and overnight stay will be at our hotel.
Food, Drink, and Accommodation Information:
Breakfast: Will be taken freely along the route (Extra/Optional)
Lunch: Will be taken at a suitable restaurant in the area (Extra/Optional)
Dinner: Taken as an open buffet or set menu at the hotel. (Included in Tour Price)
Accommodation: Amasya Hotels etc.
Hattusa - Yazılıkaya Open-Air Temple - Çorum Archaeology and Ethnography Museum - Çorum Castle
After taking our breakfast at our hotel in the morning, we bid farewell to Amasya and head towards Çorum, which carries the traces of one of Anatolia's most ancient civilizations, the Hittites. Throughout our journey, we receive information from our guide about the historical development of the Hatti and Hittite geography, the ancient cultures of Central Anatolia, and the place of the Hittites in Anatolian history. Upon reaching Çorum, we move towards Hattuşaş Ancient City, one of the most impressive stops of our program. In Hattuşaş, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that once served as the capital of the Hittite Empire, we discover the traces of a magnificent civilization dating back thousands of years. During our visit to the ancient city, we see the Lion Gate, King's Gate, Earth Gate, city walls, and temple areas. As we walk through the streets of Hattuşaş, reflecting the advanced urban planning of its time and the strong state structure of the Hittites, we embark on a journey into the political, religious, and cultural world of the Hittite Empire alongside our guide's narration.
After our visit to Hattuşaş, we turn our route towards the Yazılıkaya Open-Air Temple, one of the most important sacred sites of the Hittites. In this impressive sacred area nestled among natural rock formations, we closely observe the reliefs of gods, goddesses, and kings carved into the rock walls. Through these reliefs, we receive detailed information from our guide about the Hittite belief system, the pantheon of deities, and religious rituals. Leaving behind the mystical atmosphere of Yazılıkaya, we head towards Çorum city center. We continue our program in the city center with a visit to the Çorum Archaeology and Ethnography Museum. In the museum, by examining cuneiform tablets, seals, statue fragments, and everyday life objects from the Hatti and Hittite periods on display, we witness more closely the thousands of years of Anatolia's past. After our museum visit, we conduct a panoramic tour of Çorum city center. From afar, we view the Çorum Clock Tower, one of the city's iconic structures, and the Çorum Castle, which reflects the historic fabric of the town. Following our city tour, we are given free time for Çorum leblebi, one of the most special flavors associated with Çorum. After a brief briefing on traditional production culture and its significant place in Çorum cuisine, guests who wish may purchase local delicacies and souvenirs. Dinner and accommodation will be at our hotel.
Food, Drink, and Accommodation Information:
Breakfast: Served at the hotel as an open buffet or set menu. (Included in Tour Price)
Lunch: Will be taken at a suitable restaurant in the region (Extra/Optional)
Dinner: Served at the hotel as an open buffet or set menu. (Included in Tour Price)
Accommodation: Tokat hotels, etc.
Ballıca Cave - Tokat Mevlevihane Lodge - Tokat Houses - Taşhan Yazmacılar Bazaar
After taking our breakfast at our hotel in the morning, we depart from Tokat city center and head towards Ballıca Cave, one of the region's most impressive natural beauties. Ballıca Cave, listed on UNESCO's Tentative List of World Heritage Sites, welcomes us with its millions-of-years-old natural formations and unique atmosphere. During our tour inside the cave, we get a close look at stalactites, stalagmites, columns, and onion-shaped stalactites; our guide provides information about the cave's formation process, its unique microclimate, and its natural structure. After our walk through the impressive cave galleries, we immortalize this unique natural wonder with a photo break. Following our visit to Ballıca Cave, we return to Tokat city center and continue our historical and cultural exploration. Our first stop is the Tokat Mevlevihane, one of the important Sufi centers in Anatolia. In this historic building carrying traces of Mevlevi culture, we learn from our guide about Mevlevi philosophy, the sema tradition, dervish lodge culture, and Tokat's place in Sufi history. After visiting the Mevlevihane, we tour the Tokat Archaeology Museum. Accompanied by artifacts from the Hittite, Phrygian, Hellenistic, Roman, and Byzantine periods found in the museum collection, we embark on a journey spanning thousands of years into the past of Tokat and its surroundings. Next, we move to the Tokat City Museum. In this museum reflecting the city's social and cultural life, we gain information about traditional professions, daily life, local culture, and Tokat's transformation during the Republican era, witnessing the city's story from the past to the present. After our museum visits, we view Tokat's characteristic historic streets and traditional Tokat houses panoramically. As we walk among these historic structures, which stand out with their timber-frame construction, projecting facades, and unique street fabric, we closely explore Tokat's traditional urban identity.
We then proceed to Tokat Taşhan, one of the most special stops of our city tour. At Taşhan, an important commercial structure from the Ottoman period, we learn from our guide about Tokat's position on historic trade routes, the caravanserai culture extending from the past to the present, and Ottoman commercial life. For the final stop of our program, we head to Yazmacılar Bazaar to get up close with the culture of Yazmacılık (textile printing), one of Tokat's most important traditional crafts. We discover the traditional printing technique using wooden blocks, the colorful motifs, and the place of Tokat's unique Yazmacılık tradition in cultural heritage. During the free time given in the bazaar, you can examine local products and handmade souvenirs, and shop for items reflecting Tokat's traditional texture. After our free time, we complete our tour exploring the history, culture, and natural beauties of Amasya, Çorum, and Tokat and begin our journey back to Istanbul.
Food and Accommodation Information:
Breakfast: Buffet or set menu breakfast at the hotel (Included in Tour Price)
Lunch: Will be taken during free time in the area (Extra/Optional)
Dinner: Will be taken freely along the route. (Extra/Optional)
Accommodation: No accommodation on the return day.
Child Discount and Circular Rules
Child discount is valid for the age range of 7–12 years.
The tour circular is valid as of its publication date, 19.01.2026. Subsequent circulars published for the same tour on later dates invalidate the previous circular.
Mandatory additional services are included in the tour price.
Important Information Regarding Flight Tours
- In flight tours, all operations related to flights are subject to the provisions of the airline contract.
- Cancellation insurance does not cover air travel.
- A tiered pricing system is applied; advertised prices start from the lowest class.
- Economy class flights are used in flight tour programs.
- Flight tickets are issued as round-trip together. If the outbound flight is not used, the return flight also becomes invalid due to the airlines' "sequential use" rule. Therefore, participation in only the return flight is not possible.
Museum – Archaeological Site – National Park Entries
All museum, archaeological site, and national park entry fees are borne by the guests. Guests may obtain a Museum Card from sales points before or during the tour to benefit at museums and sites where the Museum Card is valid.
Packaged Price Coverage
Our package tour prices include hotel accommodation, transportation, and side trips specified in the program.
Rest Stops
Stops are made at rest facilities along the route. Due to congestion, renovation, or other compelling reasons, stop locations may be changed provided they are equivalent in terms of service quality and location.
Extra Tours and Program Flow
Night tours and extra excursions included in the tour program are organized depending on the number of participants and the availability of assigned staff. Extra tours conducted along the route may take place even if not all guests participate. Guests who do not wish to join an extra tour are directed by our guide to rest areas or city centers prior to entering the city. In such cases, guests who agree to wait at the rest area are considered to have participated in the tour.
Due to weather conditions, road status, or similar reasons, the guide may make changes to the program sequence (visits within a day or between days) if deemed necessary.
Go-Turkey cannot be held responsible for points that are part of the program but cannot be visited due to compelling reasons (weather conditions, road status, congestion at visit points, etc.) or because guests fail to adhere to the timing given by the guide.
Health Declaration
Guests must carry reports and information regarding any health issues they may experience during the tour, pregnancy status, or medications they continuously use.
Accommodation Information
The hotel names specified in the program are priority accommodations. Changes to hotels may be made depending on availability. At the latest 48 hours before the tour departure, upon request, accommodation details will be shared with guests. In case of hotel changes due to congestion or compelling reasons, provided standards remain the same, guests will be informed by Go-Turkey authorities.
Important Notes
- In flight tours, flight delays may occur due to congestion.
- Night tours are extra and are organized based on participation.
Vehicles Used
Tour vehicles are planned according to the number of participants as follows:
Bus (28–46 people):
Mercedes Travego / Tourismo, Neoplan Cityliner / Tourliner, Mitsubishi Safir
(ABS, ASR, air conditioning, monitor, refrigerator, kitchen unit, reading lamps, announcement system, CD/DVD)
Minibus (17–27 people):
Isuzu Turkuaz
(ABS, ASR, air conditioning, monitor, refrigerator, announcement system)
Mini-bus (up to 16 people):
VW Volt, VW Volt EL, Mercedes Sprinter, Mercedes Sprinter EL
(Special design reclining seats, ABS, ASR, air conditioning, refrigerator, announcement system)
Suggestions
- Clothing and footwear suitable for the geographical structure and weather conditions of the tour region should be chosen.
- It is recommended that you bring necessary charging equipment for photo and video shooting.
- Do not forget regularly used medications; allergic, chronic, or hereditary conditions should be reported to the guide.
- Personal care products, backpacks, and personal items that will make the journey enjoyable should be carried with you.
- In programs featuring boat tours and swimming breaks; it is recommended to bring swimsuits, towels, sunscreen, and similar sea equipment.
The tour program and explanations above are originally prepared by Go-Turkey. They may not be copied, reproduced, or published without permission. The program has been prepared in accordance with Law No. 6502 on the Protection of Consumers and should be evaluated as a whole.
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