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Ankara Adventure

Muhammed Emre AVŞAR

10 Jan 2024

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Embark on an exhilarating journey through the heart of Ankara, where ancient marvels meet modern delights. Immerse yourself in the rich history and vibrant culture of the city as you explore iconic landmarks, indulge in mouthwatering cuisine, and uncover hidden gems at every turn.

Trip to Ankara

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Unleashing the Spirit of Ulus: Youth Park, Kocatepe Mosque, and More

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$3

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$ 2

Öğretmenevi

Depart from your stay 🏨

20 - 29 min

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Directions

Ulus youth park

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

10 - 12 min

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Directions

Kocatepe Mosque

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

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

9 - 11 min

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Directions

Botanical Park

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

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

9 - 14 min

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Directions

Farabi Köfte & Kokoreç & Midye

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$3

Day 2Aquatic Wonders and Tranquil Lakes: Aqua Vega Aquarium and Eymir Lake

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$15

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$ 2

Öğretmenevi

Depart from your stay 🏨

22 - 27 min

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Directions

Aqua Vega Aquarium

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$13

31 - 38 min

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Directions

Eymir Lake

Narrow, curving lake surrounded by pine trees on the Middle East Technical University campus.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

34 - 41 min

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Directions

Ahmet Hamdi Akseki Mosque

Contemporary mosque with slender minarets, opened in 2013 & decorated with marble & calligraphy.

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

8 - 11 min

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Directions

Cool Cafe

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$2

Day 3Reviving the Roman Legacy: The Roman Baths and More

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$11

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$ 1

Öğretmenevi

Depart from your stay 🏨

The Roman Baths

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$6

2326 - 2792 min

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Directions

Beştepe Millet Camii

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

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

19 - 28 min

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Directions

TBMM Beştepe Tesisleri

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$4

Day 4A Glimpse into the Republic's Past: Republic Museum and Anıtkabir

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$10

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$ 1

Öğretmenevi

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 11 min

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Directions

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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$3

16 - 24 min

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Directions

Ankara Painting and Sculpture Museum

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

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$3

11 - 14 min

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Directions

Anıtkabir

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

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

6 - 9 min

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Directions

Anıtkabir Dinlenme Salonu

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$5

Day 5Conquering the Castle and Unveiling Artistic Treasures

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$8

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$ 1

Öğretmenevi

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

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Directions

Ankara Castle

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

4 - 5 min

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Directions

Erimtan Archaeology and Art Museum

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$4

2 - 3 min

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Directions

Kirit Cafe

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$4

Day 6A Journey through Time: Rahmi M. Koc Museum and Altınköy Açık Hava Müzesi

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$17

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$ 2

Öğretmenevi

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

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Directions

Rahmi M. Koc Museum Ankara

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$6

20 - 24 min

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Directions

Altınköy Açık Hava Müzesi

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$4

4 - 6 min

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Directions

Altınköy Katırcılar Konağı

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

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$7

Day 7From Sacred Spaces to Historic Prisons: Haci Bayram Mosque and Ulucanlar Prison Museum

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$4

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$ 2

Öğretmenevi

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 11 min

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Directions

Haci Bayram Mosque

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

7 - 9 min

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Directions

Ulucanlar Prison Museum

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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$3

3 - 4 min

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Directions

Hadi Bey Ankara Lezzetleri

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$1

Day 8Unraveling Anatolian History: Museum of Anatolian Civilizations and More

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$14

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$ 1

Öğretmenevi

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

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Directions

Museum of Anatolian Civilizations

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$6

9 - 14 min

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Directions

Museum of the War of Independence

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$3

12 - 18 min

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Directions

Suluhan Cafe

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$5

Budget breakdown: $91 In total

Activities & Food:$80

Transport:$11