Central Anatolia Turkey Tour

Central Anatolia Tours – Ancient Civilisations & Cappadocia

Central Anatolia lies at the heart of Türkiye, where some of Anatolia's earliest settlements, ancient kingdoms, historic trade routes and cultural traditions developed. Our Central Anatolia tours connect archaeology, history and local culture through destinations such as Ankara, Gordion, Hattusha, Alacahöyük, Çatalhöyük, Konya, Amasya, Sivas and Cappadocia.

The region includes several important UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Çatalhöyük offers remarkable evidence of Neolithic settlement more than 9,000 years ago, while Hattusha, the former capital of the Hittite Empire, preserves monumental gates, temples, fortifications and the nearby Yazılıkaya rock sanctuary. Alacahöyük adds important Early Bronze Age and Hittite remains.

Near Ankara, UNESCO-listed Gordion, the ancient capital of Phrygia, is associated with King Midas and the legendary Gordian Knot. Its archaeological landscape includes the impressive Tumulus MM (Great Tumulus) and its ancient wooden burial chamber. The Phrygian heritage continues toward Eskişehir Yazılıkaya, known for the monumental rock-cut façade called the Midas Monument.

Other routes reveal different periods of Anatolian history. Aizanoi in Kütahya is an important Roman city known for its well-preserved Temple of Zeus, theatre-stadium complex and Macellum, where inscriptions related to Emperor Diocletian's Edict on Maximum Prices can still be seen. At Sarıkaya in Yozgat, the ancient Basilica Therma (Roman Bath), built around a natural thermal spring, is included on Türkiye's UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List. Amasya combines the rock-cut tombs of the Kings of Pontus with traditional Ottoman houses along the Yeşilırmak River.

In Ankara, the Museum of Anatolian Civilisations offers an excellent introduction to thousands of years of Anatolian archaeology, while Anıtkabir marks an important chapter in modern Türkiye's history. Konya introduces travellers to Seljuk and spiritual heritage through the Mevlana Museum, associated with Jalaluddin Rumi and the Mevlevi tradition, together with nearby historic Sille. In Sivas, the Great Mosque and Hospital of Divriği is another UNESCO World Heritage Site, particularly known for its remarkable medieval stonework.

Many Central Anatolia tour packages also include Cappadocia, where the UNESCO-listed Göreme National Park and the Rock Sites of Cappadocia bring together fairy chimneys, underground cities, rock-cut churches and Byzantine frescoes.

Since 1996, Alsero Tours has organised Central Anatolia tours with experienced licensed guides and carefully planned routes. From Neolithic settlements and Hittite capitals to Phrygian, Roman and Seljuk heritage, these journeys offer a practical way to discover the civilisations and landscapes that shaped the heart of Anatolia.

Short Summary of The Central Anatolia Region
Explore Central Anatolia through UNESCO sites, ancient civilisations, Ankara, Hattusha, Gordion, Konya, Amasya and Cappadocia.