# Private Sivas and Divriği Tour

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Also described in: de, fr, es, it, pt, nl, ru, zh-CN, tr, ar, hi
Categories: SİVAS, Turkey Tours
Last updated: 2026-11-04
Summary: A long private day from Sivas to the UNESCO Great Mosque and Hospital of Divriği, with Sivas Castle, Gök Medrese and the Double Minaret Madrasa.

## Overview

This Sivas private tour is one long day, with pick-up and drop-off at your hotel in Sivas. A licensed guide, a minivan with driver, lunch and entrance fees are included. You drive about 170 kilometers to the UNESCO-listed Great Mosque and Hospital of Divriği in the morning, then return to Sivas for the Gök Medrese and the Double Minaret Madrasa if time allows.

## Tour highlights

**[Great Mosque and Hospital of Divriği](https://tubostravelturkey.com/travel/divrigi-great-mosque-and-hospital/):** Built in 1228 to 1229 and a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985, fully reopened in May 2024 after a major restoration.

**[Gök Medrese](https://tubostravelturkey.com/travel/gok-medrese/):** Built in 1271 with a carved marble portal and minarets with turquoise tiles, now a foundation museum that welcomes visitors free of charge.

**[The Double Minaret Madrasa](https://tubostravelturkey.com/travel/the-double-minaret-madrasa/):** A 1271 madrasa on the Historic City Square, seen from outside while its eastern facade is under restoration through 2028.

**[Sivas Castle](https://tubostravelturkey.com/travel/sivas-castle/):** The upper park on the Topraktepe mound is free to visit daily and looks over the city.

## Itinerary

### Itinerary

Your guide collects you from your hotel in Sivas early, because the road to Divriği is about 170 kilometers and takes close to three hours. In town you visit the [Great Mosque and Hospital of Divriği](https://tubostravelturkey.com/travel/divrigi-great-mosque-and-hospital/), the complex built by the Mengücekid emirs in 1228 to 1229, and the guide explains its three-dimensional stone portals. Lunch at a local restaurant with a soft drink follows.

The drive back brings you to Sivas in the late afternoon. If time allows, the first Sivas stop is [Sivas Castle](https://tubostravelturkey.com/travel/sivas-castle/), where the park terraces on the Topraktepe mound overlook the city, then walks down to the [Gök Medrese](https://tubostravelturkey.com/travel/gok-medrese/) and its carved marble portal. The last stop is the [Double Minaret Madrasa](https://tubostravelturkey.com/travel/the-double-minaret-madrasa/) on the Historic City Square, where you see the twin minarets and the carved limestone crown gate from outside. The day ends with the drop-off at your hotel in Sivas.

## Included

Lunch at a local restaurant with a soft drink.

Comfortable minivan and experienced driver.

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 Sivas.

## Details

This day starts earlier than our usual 9:30 am and ends around 6:00 pm because of the drive to Divriği. We confirm the times with your quote.

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

Private tour, so stops and pace can change with the guide.

Price is on request for your dates and group size.

Wear comfortable shoes for the hilltop park and bring a light jacket for the drive. Modest dress suits the mosque in Divriği.

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

## Who this tour suits

This tour suits people who care about Anatolian Seljuk architecture and want to see two very different towns in one long day. Those who want Divriği without planning transport will find the route easier with a guide. The Sivas stops are close together and mostly on foot, which makes them an easy finish after the long drive. Visitors with a strong interest in stone carving will get more from the portals than from a quick photo stop. Because the tour is private, you can slow down at the portals or skip a stop that does not interest you.

## Best time to visit and reaching Sivas

Spring and early autumn suit the outdoor stops and the mountain road best. The Double Minaret Madrasa has been under restoration since May 2026, and the work runs through 2028, so its facade is seen from the square. The Sivas Castle park is free to enter, and the walk down to the Gök Medrese is downhill. Flights are not included in the price, so tell us your arrival time when you ask for a quote. Divriği is close to three hours from Sivas by road, which is why the Sivas stops are kept short.

## Comparison

Sivas tours compared

| Tour | Duration | Group | Highlights | Best for |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Private Sivas and Divriği Tour | 1 day | Private | Sivas Castle, Gök Medrese, Divriği Great Mosque and Hospital | Seljuk architecture in one day |
| [16 Days Private Unesco Turkey Tour](https://tubostravelturkey.com/travel/16-days-private-unesco-turkey-tour/) | 16 days | Private | Divriği, Sivas and Amasya on a route across eastern Turkey | Travelers building a long UNESCO route |

## Frequently asked questions

**What is the price of the Sivas and Divriği tour?**

Price is on request for your dates and group size. Send us a WhatsApp message on +90 544 674 42 28 with the date you want, your hotel in Sivas and how many people are traveling, and we send you a figure.

**Is the drive to Divriği too long for one day?**

The drive is close to three hours each way, so the day is full. Divriği holds the Great Mosque and Hospital, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985, and it reopened in May 2024. If you prefer fewer hours on the road, tell us, and we can plan a Sivas-only day instead.

**Can I go inside the Double Minaret Madrasa?**

Not at the moment. The rear courtyard collapsed in the late 19th century, and the surviving eastern facade has been under restoration since May 2026, with work planned through 2028. You view the building from the square, and your guide explains the carved limestone crown gate and the twin minarets.

**Are entrance fees to the sites included?**

Yes. Entrance fees to the museums and sites are part of the price. Gök Medrese welcomes visitors free of charge as the foundation museum, so you pay nothing extra at that stop. Tips and optional tours are extra.

**What should I bring for the day?**

Bring comfortable shoes for the hilltop park, sun protection and a light jacket, because the day runs from early morning to early evening. Dress modestly for the mosque in Divriği with shoulders and knees covered.

## Summaries in other languages

- de: Eine private Tour, die einen langen Tag dauert, mit Abholung und Rückbringung am Hotel in Sivas. Am Vormittag fährt sie etwa 170 Kilometer zur Großen Moschee und zum Krankenhaus von Divriği, das zum UNESCO Welterbe gehört, danach geht es zurück nach Sivas zur Gök Medrese und zur Medrese mit den Doppelminaretten.
- fr: Un circuit privé d'une longue journée avec prise en charge et dépose à votre hôtel de Sivas. Le matin, il parcourt environ 170 kilomètres jusqu'à la Grande Mosquée et l'hôpital de Divriği, classés par l'UNESCO, puis revient à Sivas pour la Gök Medrese et la madrasa à double minaret.
- es: Un tour privado de un largo día con recogida y regreso a su hotel en Sivas. Por la mañana recorre unos 170 kilómetros hasta la Gran Mezquita y el Hospital de Divriği, declarados por la UNESCO, y luego vuelve a Sivas para la Gök Medrese y la madrasa de los dos minaretes.
- it: Un tour privato di un lungo giorno con prelievo e rientro al vostro hotel a Sivas. Al mattino percorre circa 170 chilometri fino alla Grande Moschea e all'ospedale di Divriği, patrimonio UNESCO, poi rientra a Sivas per la Gök Medrese e la madrasa a doppio minareto.
- pt: Um passeio privado de um longo dia com busca e retorno ao seu hotel em Sivas. De manhã percorre cerca de 170 quilômetros até a Grande Mesquita e o Hospital de Divriği, reconhecidos pela UNESCO, e depois volta a Sivas para a Gök Medrese e a madraçal de dois minaretes.
- nl: Een privétour van een lange dag met ophalen en terugbrengen bij uw hotel in Sivas. 's Ochtends rijdt de tour ongeveer 170 kilometer naar de Grote Moskee en het ziekenhuis van Divriği, een UNESCO werelderfgoed, en daarna terug naar Sivas voor de Gök Medrese en de madrasa met dubbele minaret.
- ru: Частная экскурсия на один длинный день с трансфером от отеля в Сивасе и обратно. Утром около 170 километров до Большой мечети и больницы в Дивриги, объектов ЮНЕСКО, затем возвращение в Сивас к медресе Гёк и медресе с двумя минаретами.
- zh-CN: 为期一个长日的私人游览，从锡瓦斯的酒店接送。上午驱车约170公里前往联合国教科文组织遗产迪夫里伊的大清真寺和医院，随后返回锡瓦斯参观格克神学院和双宣礼塔神学院。
- tr: Sivas'taki otelinizden alınıp bırakılmasını içeren, uzun bir gün süren özel tur. Sabah yaklaşık 170 kilometre yol alınarak UNESCO listesindeki Divriği Ulu Camii ve Şifahanesi'ne gidilir; ardından Sivas'a dönülerek Gök Medrese ve Çifte Minareli Medrese gezilir.
- ar: جولة خاصة تستغرق يوما طويلا مع استقبال من فندقك في سيواس وإعادتك إليه. يقطع الصباح نحو 170 كيلومترا إلى الجامع الكبير والمستشفى في ديفريجي المدرجين في قائمة اليونسكو، ثم تعود إلى سيواس لزيارة مدرسة كوك والمدرسة ذات المئذنتين.
- hi: सिवास में आपके होटल से लेने और वापस छोड़ने वाला एक लंबे दिन का निजी टूर। सुबह यह लगभग 170 किलोमीटर दूर यूनेस्को सूचीबद्ध दिवरीज़ी की बड़ी मस्जिद और अस्पताल तक जाता है, फिर सिवास लौटकर गोक मदरसा और डबल मिनारेट मदरसा देखा जाता है।

## Images

- https://tubostravelturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/site_0358_0006-750-750-20140708172719.jpg — Divrigi Great Mosque and Hospital – Octagonal stone pool and spiral water channel inside Divrigi Hospital. Photo: R Prazeres, CC BY-SA 4.0 (Wikimedia Commons)
- https://tubostravelturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Divrigi_Darussifa.jpg — Divrigi Great Mosque and Hospital – Wide winter exterior view of Divrigi Great Mosque and Hospital complex. Photo: BiricikMn, CC BY-SA 4.0 (Wikimedia Commons)
- https://tubostravelturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/D_iw6h7XUAIc2KR.jpg — Gok Medrese – Low-angle view looking up at the muqarnas portal vault and twin minarets. Photo: Dosseman, CC BY-SA 4.0 (Wikimedia Commons)
- https://tubostravelturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/e54a41de-dabd-4731-a2a9-4dfb69422a84.jpg — Gok Medrese – Wide front view of Gok Medrese facade with twin minarets and portal. Photo: Dosseman, CC BY-SA 4.0 (Wikimedia Commons)
- https://tubostravelturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/pexels-photo-13740584.jpg — pexels-photo-13740584
- https://tubostravelturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/640px-Cifte_Minareli_Medrese_Sivas.jpg — The Double Minaret Madrasa – Wide view of the Double Minaret Madrasa and its twin minarets in Sivas. Photo: Maurice Flesier, CC BY-SA 4.0 (Wikimedia Commons)
- https://tubostravelturkey.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/61977a384e3fe00d6c42c371.webp — 61977a384e3fe00d6c42c371

## Sources

- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Divri%C4%9Fi_Great_Mosque_and_Hospital
- https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/358/
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%87ifte_Minareli_Medrese_(Sivas)
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/G%C3%B6k_Medrese_(Sivas)
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sivas

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