- Ankara - Ankara is the capital of the modern Turkish Republic. In the course of ten millennia of habitation, the denizens of the area have reflected in their art - from the vigorous paintings of Catalhoyuk to the confident lines of Seljuk architecture, to more recently, the impressive modern form of Ataturk’s Mausoleum - the dramatic contours of the surrounding landscape. The seat of Turkey’s government in the strategic heart of central Anatolia, Ankara is the city selected by Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, the republic’s founder, to house the capital of the newly politically defined country. Though thoroughly modern in appearance Ankara’s history and that of the surrounding area dates back to the Bronze Age and the Hatti civilization. In the second millennium B.C. the Hittites followed as lords of the land and were succeeded in turn by the Phrygians, Lydians and Persians. In the third century B.C., the Galatians, a Celtic race, made Ankara their capital. It was then known as Ancyra, meaning anchor.
- Private transportation
- On-board WiFi
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Surcharges on fuel
- Parking fees
- Bottled water
- Carbonated beverages
- Lunch
- Gratuities
The first stop on the daily Ankara tour is a visit to the Anatolian Civilizations Museum*, where you can see numerous remnants from the Stone Age, the Neolithic Age, the Hittites, the Urartians, the Phrygians and many others; Other important sites include the Citadel of Ankara and the Mausoleum of Ataturk, the burial place of Turkey’s national hero who founded the modern Republic of Turkey. We have some other off the beaten pathways of Ankara that will make you happy right in the heart of Anatolia. Please check our itinerary and let your guide take you to amazing places in the capital.
*Some sections of the Anatolian Civilizations Museum may be closed during your visit.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
