Private Tour
Catalhuyuk Archeological Site
Overview
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5 hours
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This is a half day tour including Catalhuyuk Archelogical Site & Boncuklu Huyuk Archeological site and Konya Archeological Museum. Catalhüyük Archeological site which is in UNESCO World Heritage List, is obviously the largest, most developed and one of the oldest city settlement in the World. It dates back to the Neolithic period (7200-6500 BC),and it is known to have been the first proto-city settlement in Anatolia.
Boncuklu Huyuk archelogical site which dates back to the Neolithic period is 10 km from Çatalhüyük . 10.000 years ago it was part of a revolution which made settled life in houses and farming a normal part of people’s lives.
If you are interested in archeology and prehistory it is definitely the best places you should see.
We offer you private transportation and a very special tour accompanied by informative , friendly ,reliable and professional guide.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Specialized infant seats are available
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Hotel pick up and Drop Off
Private transportation
Professional Guiding
All Fees and Taxes
No lunch because this is a half-day tour program.
Any tip for the guide and driver
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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What To Expect
Catalhoyuk Neolithic City
Çatalhöyük is obviously the largest, most developed and one of the oldest city settlement in the World. It dates back to the Neolithic period (7200-6500 BC),and it is known to have been the first proto-city settlement in Anatolia. They have different customs and structures in terms of their burial methods ,their architecture,and their way of living. The region is one of the rare places in the world with its religious beliefs and producer community characteristics,and because the first map ,mirror and the first weave samples were found here. Çatalhöyük was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Boncuklu Hoyuk
Boncuklu Huyuk archelogical site which dates back to the Neolithic period is 10 km from Çatalhüyük . 10.000 years ago it was part of a revolution which made settled life in houses and farming a normal part of people’s lives.
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Catalhuyuk Archeological Site
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Reviews
20 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Save your money and just get transport out to Catalhuyuk, and make the most of the excellent visitors centre..
Dan S,
Nov 4, 2024
- Viator
3.00The visitors centre and Catalhuyuk is excellent and very informative, and seeing the site for ourselves really helped put the objects and artefacts we saw in the museums in Ankara and Konya into perspective. However, for the high price, this tour did not meet expectations. We received limited additional insight from what we could already read for ourselves in the visitors centre. Save your money and just get transport out to Catalhuyuk, and make the most of the visitors centre.
Worth the trip
Elizabeth M,
Jul 20, 2024
- Viator
5.00An incredibly important site in the story of humankind! Ms. Fatma made this experience very enjoyable, comfortable, and interesting. We also went to Sille to see the historic church :)
A lovely welcoming tour - forever memorable
Priyanka G,
May 27, 2024
- Viator
5.00A relatively unknown, less popular tour but surprisingly turned excellent due to the warm behaviour of the owner and a knowledgeable guide. Of course, seeing the catalhuyuk archaeological site i.e. world's oldest settlement with my own eyes was thrilling enough, but getting a warm welcome at one of the local man's farmhouse which the guide surprised me with and then being offered a complementary lunch and a personal see off from one of the owners who was driving us along, were all such nice gestures that made this tour a memorable one for me. Will definitely recommend everyone to take this tour with Mete, the owner, at least once if they are in Konya.
The dawn of civilization
Francois D,
Dec 5, 2023
- Viator
5.00I have travelled over the world and have been to several countries but the visit to Catal huyuk, where one can see the houses where people lived at the dawn of civilization, was one of the intellectually most profound and emotionally most moving experiences I had in my life. Sakir, my guide from Get your guide, who accompanied me, was most knowledgeable, patient and friendly.
Worth the time to go out to Catalhuyuk!
David C,
Jun 5, 2023
- Viator
5.00Our guide, Musafa, did an incredible job of bringing us around to the sites and was very informative about what we were seeing. The four places that we visited we outstanding in demonstrating how people lives in this area over thousands of years. Certainly it is an UNESCO-site that I recommend for others to visit!
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