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This Malatya 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 walls of old Malatya at Battalgazi and the 13th-century Ulu Mosque, then walk the boardwalks over the UNESCO-listed palace at Arslantepe, one of the oldest of its kind in the world.
This tour suits travelers who want Roman, Byzantine and Seljuk layers of Malatya in a single day. Readers of ancient history will value Arslantepe, because the mound holds one of the oldest known mudbrick palace complexes in the world. Visitors who prefer a quiet, guided visit to a crowded group bus will also find the pace suitable. The walking is moderate, with stone streets at the castle and boardwalks on the mound. The mosque sits just steps from the castle, so the first two stops take little time to reach, and the boardwalks give a view over the excavated layers without any climbing.
Malatya Ulu Mosque was damaged in the February 2023 earthquakes, and its reopening was scheduled for fall 2026, so confirm the interior before you choose a date. If the inside is still closed, the courtyard and its glazed brickwork can still be seen from outside. Spring and autumn are the most comfortable seasons for the outdoor walks. Malatya Airport serves the city. Flights are not included in the price, so send your arrival details when you request a quote, and we set the pick-up time around them.
Price is on request for your dates and group size. Send us a WhatsApp message on +90 544 674 42 28 with your preferred date, hotel name in Malatya and the size of your party, and we send the price.
Yes. Arslantepe Mound was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2021. It preserves a tell about 30 meters high and a palace complex from 3300 to 3000 BC, which the guide explains from the elevated boardwalks as you walk through.
The mosque is still being restored after earthquake damage, and its reopening was scheduled for fall 2026. We confirm the interior status before your date, and if the building is still closed, the guide explains the courtyard and the architecture from outside.
No. Darende lies in the northwest of Malatya Province, away from the Battalgazi sites, so it does not fit into one day with them. If you want it, we can arrange a separate day on request, and the guide adjusts the route to your interests.
Wear comfortable shoes for the castle streets and the mound paths, and bring water and sun protection. Modest clothing suits the mosque visit. Entrance fees to the sites are already covered by the price.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org, en.wikipedia.org, whc.unesco.org, muze.gov.tr
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