Turkey’s first national park Yozgat Çamlığı and ancient ruins.
Get ready to embark on an unforgettable two-day Yozgat adventure full of interesting discoveries, bringing to light the hidden historical and natural treasures of the Central Anatolia region. This special route, which brings you together with the city's rich cultural heritage surviving from ancient times, also promises peaceful moments in the green areas bearing the title of Turkey's first national park. You start the first day by carefully visiting the walls of the magnificent Kerkenes Kalesi, known as one of the important settlements of the ancient period and fascinating visitors with its historical texture. Right after, you envision the challenging atmosphere of past centuries by slowly wandering among the ruins of the Çeşka Kalesi, another important historical defense structure in the region. After these productive hours full of history, you turn your direction to the embrace of nature and enjoy the pristine air in the famous Yozgat Çamlığı national park, covered with black pine forests. At the final stop of the day, you explore the deep-rooted past of these fertile lands by examining with curiosity the ruins of Baltasarılar Höyük, an area where people have lived since ancient times.
On the final day of your trip, you focus your attention entirely on the city's deep-rooted archaeological heritage and rich cultural details. You start the day by taking a journey through time in the corridors of the Yozgat Müzesi, where thousands of artifacts extracted from numerous mounds and ancient cities in the region are exhibited. After examining the archaeological finds, you set out towards the highly interesting Karakız Taş Ocağı ve Heykel Atölyesi, where you can see on-site how ancient sculptors produced their masterpieces. After a short walk within the borders of the historical Gelingüllü Höyük, which harbors deep traces belonging to the Hittites and other civilizations, you reach the finale of this trip. You complete this two-day culture and nature tour by taking a nostalgic stroll around the Şefaatli Kalesi, which sheds a strong light on the military architecture of the past, and you leave this historically deep city with beautiful memories.