# Private Amasya Tour

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Language: en
Also described in: de, fr, es, it, pt, nl, ru, zh-CN, tr, ar, hi
Categories: AMASYA, Turkey Tours
Last updated: 2026-11-04
Summary: A private one-day tour of Amasya's Pontic royal tombs, Harşena Castle, the Amasya Museum and the Yeşilırmak River. Hotel pick-up and a licensed guide.

## Overview

This Amasya private tour takes one day, with pick-up and drop-off at your hotel. A licensed guide, a minivan with driver, lunch and entrance fees are included. You see the Amasya Museum, the Yeşilırmak riverside, the Ferhat and Şirin monument and the Pontic royal tombs, and finish at Harşena Castle. Expect stepped paths and some climbing, which the guide paces to suit your group.

## Tour highlights

**[Amasya King's Tombs](https://tubostravelturkey.com/travel/amasya-kings-tombs/):** Royal rock-cut tombs of the Kingdom of Pontus, reached by stepped paths cut into the limestone cliffs.

**[Harşena Castle](https://tubostravelturkey.com/travel/harsena-castle/):** A hilltop fortress about 300 meters above the city, with a 186-meter rock-cut water tunnel.

**[Amasya Museum](https://tubostravelturkey.com/travel/amasya-museum/):** About 24,000 artifacts, including a bronze statue of the Hittite storm god Teshub and a mummy hall.

**[Ferhat and Şirin Monument](https://tubostravelturkey.com/travel/the-ferhat-and-sirin-monument/):** A rock-cut water channel carved into Elma Mountain, beside outdoor statues of the legendary lovers.

**[Yeşilırmak River](https://tubostravelturkey.com/travel/the-yesilirmak-river/):** A walk along the river gorge through the city center, past Roman and Seljuk stone bridges.

**[Çilehane Mosque](https://tubostravelturkey.com/travel/cilehane-mosque/):** An Ottoman mosque that began as a Halveti lodge, with small meditation cells and an arched stone portal.

## Itinerary

### Itinerary

Your guide and driver collect you from your hotel in Amasya. The first stop is the [Amasya Museum](https://tubostravelturkey.com/travel/amasya-museum/) in the center, where the bronze Teshub statue and the Roman Elmalı mosaic are on display. Next is the [Çilehane Mosque](https://tubostravelturkey.com/travel/cilehane-mosque/), built in 1413, where the guide explains how it began as a lodge for dervishes. The walk then follows the [Yeşilırmak River](https://tubostravelturkey.com/travel/the-yesilirmak-river/) promenade, past stone bridges and the timber houses along the water. Lunch follows at a local restaurant with a soft drink. In the afternoon the minivan takes you to the [Ferhat and Şirin Monument](https://tubostravelturkey.com/travel/the-ferhat-and-sirin-monument/), and then to the [King's Tombs](https://tubostravelturkey.com/travel/amasya-kings-tombs/) cut into the cliffs. The visit finishes at [Harşena Castle](https://tubostravelturkey.com/travel/harsena-castle/), where the views over the valley are the reward for the climb. The day ends with the drop-off at your hotel in Amasya.

## Included

Lunch at a local restaurant with a soft drink.

A comfortable minivan and an experienced driver.

A professional tourist guide licensed by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.

Entrance fees to the museums and sites.

Local taxes, parking and fuel.

Highway tolls.

## Not included

Optional tours.

Tips.

Flights or other travel to Amasya.

## Details

Tours start between 9:30 and 10:00 am and finish between 4:00 and 5:00 pm.

Hotel pick-up and drop-off in new comfortable vehicles sized for the group.

As a private tour, it lets the guide adjust stops and pace for your group.

Price is on request for your dates and group size.

Wear sturdy shoes for the stepped rock paths, and bring water for the castle climb.

Cancellation terms are in our [cancellation and refund policy](https://tubostravelturkey.com/cancellation-and-refund-policy/).

## Who this tour suits

This tour suits travelers who want history and landscape in one day. The tombs and the castle need steady feet, so the day fits visitors who can manage stepped rock paths and a climb. Families with older children tend to enjoy the riverside walk and the museum, where the pace can change from one room to the next. Anyone who prefers a short city visit with no climbing can ask the team to shorten the cliff section before booking. The group keeps the guide to itself, so questions about Pontic kings or Ottoman mosques can run as long as the group wants.

## When to visit Amasya and how to reach the city

Spring and autumn are the easiest months for the cliff paths, because the tombs and the castle involve steps and sustained climbing. Winter days are cold, so bring a warm layer. Amasya Merzifon Airport is the closest, and many visitors also come by road from Samsun or Ankara. Flights are not part of the tour price, so plan to reach the city the evening before. Carry water for the climb, since most of the day is spent outdoors.

## Comparison

Amasya in multi-day tours

| Tour | Duration | Group | Highlights | Best for |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Private Amasya Tour | 1 day | Private, your group only | King's Tombs, Harşena Castle, Amasya Museum, Yeşilırmak River | Visitors with one day in Amasya |
| [16 Days Private Unesco Turkey Tour](https://tubostravelturkey.com/travel/16-days-private-unesco-turkey-tour/) | 16 days | Private | Çilehane Mosque and Harşena Castle on the Sivas to Çorum leg | Travelers who want the full UNESCO route |

## Frequently asked questions

**How long does the Amasya tour take?**

It is a one-day private tour. Pick-up is at your hotel in Amasya, and the day ends with the drop-off at the same hotel. The route covers the museum, the mosque, the river, the monument, the King's Tombs and Harşena Castle, and the pace can be changed with the guide.

**Are the King's Tombs and the castle hard to climb?**

Both involve climbing. The tombs are reached by stepped rock paths, and the castle sits on a peak about 300 meters above the city. Wear sturdy shoes, and tell the team before booking if someone in the group cannot manage steps.

**What is included in the price?**

Lunch at a local restaurant with a soft drink, a comfortable minivan with an experienced driver, a licensed professional guide, entrance fees to the museum and sites, and local taxes, parking and fuel. Tips and optional tours are not covered.

**How do I get a price?**

Write to us on WhatsApp at +90 544 674 42 28 with your dates, group size and hotel. We reply with a price for your group.

**Can we spend more time at one site?**

Yes. The tour is private, so the guide can extend one visit and shorten another. The Ferhat and Şirin Monument can be seen from outside for free, and a municipal ticket opens the Lovers Museum beside it, if your group wants to go in.

## Summaries in other languages

- de: Eine private Tagestour mit Abholung und Rückbringung am Hotel in Amasya. Sie führt zum Museum von Amasya, an das Ufer des Yeşilırmak, zum Denkmal von Ferhat und Şirin und zu den Königsgräbern von Pontus und endet an der Burg Harşena.
- fr: Un circuit privé d'une journée avec prise en charge et dépose à votre hôtel d'Amasya. Il couvre le musée d'Amasya, les rives de la Yeşilırmak, le monument de Ferhat et Şirin et les tombes royales du Pont, avant de finir au château de Harşena.
- es: Un tour privado de un día con recogida y regreso a su hotel en Amasya. Incluye el museo de Amasya, la orilla del río Yeşilırmak, el monumento a Ferhat y Şirin y las tumbas reales del Ponto, y termina en el castillo de Harşena.
- it: Un tour privato di un giorno con prelievo e rientro al vostro hotel ad Amasya. Include il museo di Amasya, la riva dello Yeşilırmak, il monumento a Ferhat e Şirin e le tombe reali del Ponto, e termina al castello di Harşena.
- pt: Um passeio privado de um dia com busca e retorno ao seu hotel em Amasya. Inclui o Museu de Amasya, a margem do rio Yeşilırmak, o monumento a Ferhat e Şirin e os túmulos reais do Ponto, e termina no castelo de Harşena.
- nl: Een privétour van één dag met ophalen en terugbrengen bij uw hotel in Amasya. De route omvat het museum van Amasya, de oever van de Yeşilırmak, het monument voor Ferhat en Şirin en de koninklijke graven van Pontus, en eindigt bij het kasteel Harşena.
- ru: Частная экскурсия на один день с трансфером от отеля в Амасье и обратно. Маршрут включает музей Амасьи, набережную реки Ешилырмак, памятник Ферхату и Ширин и царские гробницы Понта, а заканчивается у крепости Харшена.
- zh-CN: 为期一天的私人游览，从阿马西亚的酒店接送。行程包括阿马西亚博物馆、耶希尔河畔、费尔哈德与希琳纪念碑和本都王陵，最后到达哈尔谢纳城堡。
- tr: Amasya'daki otelinizden alınıp bırakılmasını içeren, bir gün süren özel tur. Amasya Müzesi, Yeşilırmak kıyısı, Ferhat ile Şirin anıtı ve Pontus kral mezarları gezilir; tur Harşena Kalesi'nde biter.
- ar: جولة خاصة مدتها يوم واحد مع استقبال من فندقك في أماسيا وإعادتك إليه. تشمل متحف أماسيا وضفة نهر يشيل إرماك ونصب فرهاد وشيرين والمقابر الملكية البونطية، وتنتهي عند قلعة هارشينا.
- hi: अमास्या में आपके होटल से लेने और वापस छोड़ने वाला एक दिन का निजी टूर। इसमें अमास्या संग्रहालय, येशिलिरमाक नदी का किनारा, फरहाद और शिरीन स्मारक और पोंटस के शाही मकबरे शामिल हैं, और यह हरशेना किले पर खत्म होता है।

## Images

- https://tubostravelturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/355363amasyakralkayamezarliklari.jpg — Amasya King's Tombs – Three Pontic King's Rock Tombs carved into the cliff above stone walls. Photo: Talha Armağan, CC BY-SA 4.0 (Wikimedia Commons)
- https://tubostravelturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/isletme-9136-amasya-harsena-castle-58369.jpg — Harsena Castle – Harsena Mountain with castle at the peak and Ferhat statue in foreground. Photo: Yiğit Can GÜNÖNÜ, CC BY-SA 4.0 (Wikimedia Commons)
- https://tubostravelturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Amasya-Muzesi-6.jpg — Amasya Müzesi (6)
- https://tubostravelturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/348688amasyaarkeolojikmuzesijpg.jpg — Amasya Museum – Interior hall of Amasya Museum with illuminated artifact display cases. Photo: Ingeborg Simon, CC BY-SA 3.0 (Wikimedia Commons)
- https://tubostravelturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/1691165194975.jpg — The Ferhat and Sirin Monument – Night view of riverside Ferhat and Sirin statue and lit houses in Amasya. Photo: Ibosimsek02, CC BY-SA 4.0 (Wikimedia Commons)
- https://tubostravelturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Ferhat_ile_Sirin_Amasya.jpg — Ferhat_ile_Şirin,_Amasya
- https://tubostravelturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/istockphoto-186051649-612x612-1.jpg — The Yesilirmak River – Historic Ottoman houses and cliffside rock tombs along the Yesilirmak River. Photo: Mark Landon, CC BY 4.0 (Wikimedia Commons)
- https://tubostravelturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/20211020091434564_3.jpg — Cilehane Mosque – High-angle exterior view of Cilehane Mosque with domes, minaret, and surrounding trees

## Sources

- https://amasya.ktb.gov.tr/
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tombs_of_the_kings_of_Pontus
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ye%C5%9Fil%C4%B1rmak_(river)
- https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amasya_M%C3%BCzesi

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