10 Days in Ankara: Unveiling History and Adventure

Saygın Sargın

19 Jan 2024

Embark on a thrilling journey through Ankara, Turkey's vibrant capital. Discover ancient wonders, immerse yourself in cultural museums, and experience exhilarating attractions. Join us as we explore the hidden gems of this captivating city.

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Day 1Toy Museum, Temple of Augustus, Feza Gürsey Science Centre

$ 2

Divan Ankara

Depart from your stay 🏨

19 - 23 min

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8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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8 - 10 min

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Ancient ruins featuring walls inscribed with a funerary tribute to the 1st Roman emperor, Augustus.

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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9 - 11 min

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11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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Day 2Erimtan Archaeology and Art Museum, Esztergom Castle Turkish Cultural Center, PTT Pul Müzesi

$ 2

Divan Ankara

Depart from your stay 🏨

22 - 27 min

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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13 - 16 min

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Esztergom Castle Turkish Cultural Center

Asian gardens, bazaar stores & Ottoman-era costumes & art at a medieval castle overlooking the city.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

13 - 16 min

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

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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Day 3Rahmi M. Koc Museum Ankara, Altınköy Açık Hava Müzesi

$10

$ 2

Divan Ankara

Depart from your stay 🏨

21 - 26 min

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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21 - 26 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Day 4Ulucanlar Prison Museum, Gokyay Foundation Chess Museum, Pembe Köşk

$ 2

Divan Ankara

Depart from your stay 🏨

20 - 24 min

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 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.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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14 - 17 min

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Grand 19th-century villa & former home of Turkish President İsmet İnönü, with tours on select dates.

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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Day 5Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, Türkiye İş Bankası İktisadi Bağımsızlık Müzesi

$ 1

Divan Ankara

Depart from your stay 🏨

21 - 26 min

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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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8 - 12 min

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Türkiye İş Bankası İktisadi Bağımsızlık Müzesi

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Day 6The Roman Baths, Harikalar Diyarı Lunapark

$13

$ 2

Divan Ankara

Depart from your stay 🏨

2344 - 2813 min

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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2331 - 2798 min

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10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Day 7Ankara Painting and Sculpture Museum, Ankara Vakıf Museum, Republic Museum (The Second Parliament Building)

$ 1

Divan Ankara

Depart from your stay 🏨

16 - 20 min

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

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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7 - 10 min

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10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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10 - 15 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.

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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Day 8Cankaya Waterpark, Gölbaşı AQUAPARK

$25

$ 2

Divan Ankara

Depart from your stay 🏨

6 - 8 min

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Family water park with tube slides & a wave pool, plus kids' splash zones, lounger rentals & a cafe.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$13

20 - 24 min

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10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$13

Day 9Cyprus Village Canyon, METU Science and Technology Museum, Regnum Sky Tower

$ 2

Divan Ankara

Depart from your stay 🏨

28 - 34 min

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Rocky hilltop with streams & shady picnic areas, plus panoramic views of the surrounding mountains.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

46 - 56 min

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10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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11 - 14 min

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12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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Day 10Anıtkabir, Turkish Air Force Museum

$ 2

Divan Ankara

Depart from your stay 🏨

16 - 20 min

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

22 - 27 min

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

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Budget breakdown: $116 In total

Activities & Food:$100

Transport:$16