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| Ankara Tours, Excursions & Sightseeing of Attractions |
| We have carefully selected the very best tours and excursions available in Ankara. Find and book the perfect sightseeing trips, adventures and excursions with The Backpacker Network. Choose from our current top three backpacker tours, or browse our full selection of Ankara tours. |
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Half Day Ankara Tour - Museum of Anatolian Civilizations:
The collections in this museum place an unusual emphasis on the
earlier of Anatolia's occupiers, and start with an interesting
exhibit of finds from the Catal Huyuk site, often described as
the earliest known human community in the world. Other highlights
include a collection of tablets, the translations of which remind
you how little some things in the world have changed over the
millennia.
Citadel of Ankara:
The Citadel overlooks the city and is the acknowledged symbol of
Ankara. It is the oldest part of the city, built either by
Hittites or Phrygians, people live almost as they did 600 years
ago. The region was settled before 2000 BC
Augustus Temple:
This temple was built in the 2nd century BC, later dedicated to
the Emperor Augustus. Today It is important for the 'Monument
Ancyranum', the testament of Augustus that is inscribed on its
walls in Latin and Greek. In the fifth century the temple was
converted to a church.
Haci Bayram Mosque:
The mosque is situated adjacent to the Roman Temple of Augustus.
Built in the 15th century, and is greatly venerated by Muslims as
a holy shrine.
Ataturk Mausoleum:
This mausoleum is the eternal resting place of Ataturk, the
founder of the Turkish Republic, revolutionary, brave soldier,
great leader and international figure. It overlooks Ankara and
was completed being built in 1953 and in November 1953, Ataturk
was buried there. The Mausoleum is adorned with statues, relief's
and embellishments created by many of Turkey's artists.
Finally you will have the chance to visit the Old Copper
Market (closed on Sunday).
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Special tours for Backpackers on a BUDGET in ANKARA - We've listed
the top 3 tours suited for backpackers. |
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Two Day Cappadocia Tour - Are you looking for a tour which offers something truly unique? From the INTRIGUING, when you soak up the natural beauty of the lunar landscape of Cappadocia, to the AWE-INSPIRING visit of rock chapels decorated with colorful frescoes at Goreme Valley or perhaps the MYSTERIOUS eight story underground city of Kaymakli. BOOK NOW! |
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Full Day Hattusas and Bogazkoy Tour (Private Tour) - For those with a passion for history, these sacred and ancient sites will leave you awe struck. Journey to Yazilikaya and see an impressive open air rock sanctuary created by the Hittites, the second oldest known civilization in Anatolia. At Hattusas, the ancient Hittite capital which dates from 3,000 B.C. you'll visit Lion's Gate, King's Gate, Citadel and Grand Temple. |
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Ankara Airport to Ankara City Hotel Private Transfer - After spending time discovering the remarkable history of Turkey, you'll feel completely rejuvenated. So don't spend time stressing out trying to organize a transfer to the Ankara Airport for your flight home. After all, you would prefer to spend more time exploring and learning rather than wasting precious vacation time organizing last minute transfers. Right? |
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