Turkey Malatya Tours

Malatya Tours cover an eastern Anatolian city best known internationally as the world's leading producer of dried apricots, alongside a wealth of archaeological history that stretches back to the early Bronze Age. Orchards cover much of the surrounding plain, and the fruit shapes both the local economy and the region's food culture.

Malatya also anchors visits to one of Turkey's most significant early archaeological sites, and it connects naturally to other eastern destinations within Turkey Tours.

Arslantepe Mound

Arslantepe, a UNESCO World Heritage Site added to the list in 2021, preserves the remains of a Chalcolithic and early Bronze Age settlement dating back roughly five thousand years. Excavations have uncovered one of the earliest known palace complexes in the world, providing evidence of early state administration long before comparable sites elsewhere in the region.

Old Malatya and Battalgazi

Battalgazi, the site of old Malatya before the city relocated in the nineteenth century, preserves Seljuk-era monuments including the Ulu Mosque and sections of the historic city walls, offering a quieter counterpart to the modern city center.

Malatya's Apricot Heritage

The province produces a large share of the world's dried apricots, and the harvest season shapes local festivals, markets and cuisine. Visitors can see apricot orchards, drying yards and local producers as part of a regional tour.

Malatya Tour Packages

Malatya tour packages generally combine a visit to Arslantepe Mound with the old town of Battalgazi and a stop to learn about the region's apricot production.

Daily Malatya Cooking Lesson & Shopping Tour

Best Time to Visit Malatya

Late spring through early autumn offers the most comfortable weather for outdoor sightseeing, and a visit timed to the summer apricot harvest gives travelers a closer look at the fruit's role in local life.