Daily Gordion Tour From Ankara

Pick up between 8:30 am - 9:30 am from your hotel in Ankara City Center. After about 1.5 hours drive we reach GORDION (Yassıhoyuk) ancient site which was the capital of ancient Phrygia and was named after King Gordios, the founder of Phyrgian Kingdom. Here we will see the ruins of the city including the city walls, the Royal Palace and the TUMULUS TOMB OF KINF MIDAS which is the secong biggest tumulus in Anatolia in its kind. Your guide will tell you about the Gordion Knot that Alexander the great cut and also about the story of King Midas with “donkey ears”. We will also visit the museum which displays artifacts in chronological order, with every period represented by characteristic examples: pots, pans, tools made from steel and textile looms from the Antique Bronze Age, Pre-Phrygian Period which ended with King Midas. Additionally, Greek ceramics from BC 6 – AD 4, materials from the Hellenistic Era and Roman times, seals and coins are also exhibited. After the tour, transfer back to your hotel. We hope your tour was a memorable one and we look forward to seeing you in the future on another TravelShop Booking Tour. Thank you for choosing TravelShop Booking. Please Note: The Gordion museum is closed for a short while due to renovations. We are frequently checking for updates. So please kindly ask before booking. Ankara