Turkey Sivas Tours

Sivas Tours cover a high central Anatolian city that reached its architectural peak under Seljuk rule in the thirteenth century, when a series of monumental madrasas were built within a few hundred meters of one another. Sivas also holds a distinct place in modern Turkish history as the site of the 1919 Sivas Congress, a meeting that shaped the direction of the country's independence movement.

Sivas fits into a wider Turkey itinerary through central and eastern Anatolian routes, often combined with neighboring provinces on multi day trips.

Seljuk Madrasas

The Çifte Minareli, Gök and Şifaiye madrasas sit close together in the city center and represent some of the finest surviving examples of Seljuk stone carving in Anatolia. The Buruciye Madrasa, known for its symmetrical facade, and the twin minaret design shared across several of these buildings reflect a concentrated period of religious and educational construction in the thirteenth century.

Thermal Springs and Outdoor Activities

Altınkale, on the outskirts of the city, is known for its layered yellow hot spring sediments, formed in a similar mineral deposition process to Pamukkale though on a smaller scale. Beyond the springs, Sivas province offers rafting, trekking and paragliding across its river valleys and highland plateaus, appealing to travelers looking to pair history with outdoor activity.

Local Crafts

Sivas has a long tradition of knife making, hand knotted carpets, silverwork and bone combs, and the city's markets remain a source for these crafts today. Visitors can also join the Daily Sivas Cooking Lesson & Shopping Tour to combine a market visit with a hands on cooking class.

Best Time to Visit Sivas

Sivas has a continental climate with hot, dry summers and cold winters, so spring and autumn generally provide the most comfortable temperatures for walking between the city's Seljuk monuments.