Discovering Ankara: A 2-Day Adventure in Turkey's Capital

Erdi Yel

7 Nov 2023

Embark on a thrilling journey through Ankara, Turkey's vibrant capital city. Explore historical landmarks, immerse yourself in culture, and indulge in delicious cuisine on this 2-day itinerary.

Trip to Ankara

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

$41

$ 4

Radisson Blu Hotel, Ankara

Depart from your stay 🏨

4 - 5 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.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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11 - 14 min

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

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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12 - 18 min

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12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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12 - 15 min

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Public park featuring walking paths, a children's playground & a pond populated with swans & ducks.

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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Free

12 - 15 min

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

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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Free

6 - 9 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$26

Day 2

$48

$ 2

Radisson Blu Hotel, Ankara

Depart from your stay 🏨

25 - 30 min

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8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

30 - 36 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$13

4 - 5 min

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

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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$13

9 - 14 min

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Museum exhibiting weaponry & artifacts from war of independence in imposing, 2-story stone building.

3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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5 - 8 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$18

Budget breakdown: $95 In total

Activities & Food:$89

Transport:$6