8 Days in Ankara: Unveiling the Hidden Gems

Muhammed Emre AVŞAR

8 Jan 2024

Embark on a thrilling journey through the heart of Turkey's capital city, Ankara. Discover the rich history, vibrant culture, and delectable cuisine that await you in this enchanting destination. From ancient marvels to mouthwatering delights, this itinerary is packed with excitement and adventure.

Trip to Ankara

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Culinary Delights and Architectural Wonders

$37

$ 1

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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6 - 9 min

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Multi-floor philatelic museum featuring extensive displays of historic stamps & a casual cafe.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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10 - 15 min

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Showcase of Turkish art & sculptures, plus workshops, in a grand, historic building.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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8 - 10 min

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12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$10

5 - 8 min

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Built 1967–1987, this neoclassical Ottoman-style mosque is the city's largest, accommodating 24,000.

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

4 - 6 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$13

Day 2Parks, Palaces, and Roman Baths

$37

$ 1

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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9 - 14 min

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Park with rides & cafes, plus a lake & a memorial to Atatürk at the head of a long water feature.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

16 - 20 min

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Grand religious structure with domes, 4 minarets & colonnades, plus soaring prayer halls.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

15 - 18 min

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Tree-lined footpaths, open lawns & an ornamental pool in a park with pony riding for children.

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$13

2 - 3 min

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Roman bathhouse & temple with spring water, Pump Room restaurant, museum & audio tour for kids.

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

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2 - 3 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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Day 3Tantalizing Tastes and Artistic Marvels

$43

$ 3

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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7 - 9 min

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Indoor/outdoor museum showcasing military aircraft & model planes, plus uniforms & memorabilia.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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15 - 18 min

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Opened in 2010, this museum hosts modern-art exhibits & events in a former railway workshop.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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18 - 22 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$15

6 - 8 min

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Ornamental lake with fountains & a cascade, a manmade cave, plus a soccer field & playground.

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

8 - 10 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$11

Day 4Castles, Museums, and Local Delicacies

$38

$ 1

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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12 - 18 min

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Republic Museum (The Second Parliament Building)

Museum of the Turkish Republic, housed in the Second Grand National Assembly of Turkey.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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11 - 14 min

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Ancient castle built on a rocky hilltop, offering panoramic views of the city in all directions.

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

21 - 26 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$13

4 - 6 min

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Sprawling green space with playgrounds, courts for tennis, basketball & volleyball & water features.

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

8 - 11 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$13

Day 5Historical Treasures and Tranquil Retreats

$32

$ 1

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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3 - 4 min

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Private museum with archaeological artifacts, a cafe & an exhibition hall hosting events & concerts.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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12 - 15 min

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Colonnaded tomb for the former president, Kemal Ataturk, with a marble hall, turrets & museum.

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

6 - 9 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$10

11 - 16 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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Day 6Traditional Villages and Captivating Museums

$47

$ 1

Zengin kahvaltı içeriği ile Türkiyenin ilk Açık Hava Müzesi Altınköyün manzarası eşliğinde gözlerden uzak bir kahvaltı deneyimine davetlisiniz.

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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4 - 5 min

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Outdoor museum featuring traditional Anatolian houses, craft & agriculture exhibits & farm animals.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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21 - 26 min

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Museum chronicling progress in transit & science, with artifacts from rare cars to medical tools.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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8 - 11 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$14

6 - 9 min

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Landmark mosque that was built during the Ottoman era & is still in use today.

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

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Free

13 - 20 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$15

Day 7Gastronomic Delights and Cultural Experiences

$38

$ 1

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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4 - 5 min

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Converted prison, now an arts & culture center as well as a history museum offering tours of cells.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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11 - 16 min

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Collection of hundreds of distinctive chess sets, displayed in a heritage house with a cafe & shop.

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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13 - 16 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$10

3 - 4 min

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Quiet park featuring paths lined with mature trees, plus a large pond, benches & a playground.

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

12 - 18 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$14

Day 8Cafes, Museums, and Seafood Delights

$50

$ 2

Hamamönü-Tacettin Cami karşısı

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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16 - 23 min

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Museum of artifacts from the Paleolithic era to the classical period, some displayed in a courtyard.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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21 - 26 min

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Marine attraction at the Nata Vega Outlet featuring an underwater tunnel with fish, sharks & more.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$13

13 - 16 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$15

8 - 10 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$10

Budget breakdown: $328 In total

Activities & Food:$320

Transport:$8