Ankara was Atatürk‘s headquarters from 1920 and has been the capital of the Republic of Turkey since its founding in 1923, replacing Istanbul following the fall of the Ottoman Empire. The government is a prominent employer but Ankara is also an important commercial and industrial city, located at the center of Turkey’s road and railway networks. The city gave its name to the Angora wool shorn from Angora rabbits, the long-haired Angora goat (the source of mohair), and the Angora cat. The area is also known for its pears, honey, and muscat grapes. Although situated in one of the driest places of Turkey and surrounded mostly by steppe vegetation except for the forested areas on the southern periphery, Ankara is a very old city with various Hittite, Phrygian, Hellenistic, Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman archaeological sites. The historical center of town is a rocky hill rising 150 m (500 ft) over the left bank of the Ankara Çayı, a tributary of the Sakarya River, the classical Sangarius. The hill remains crowned by the ruins of the old citadel. Although few of its outworks have survived, there are well-preserved examples of Roman and Ottoman architecture throughout the city, the most remarkable being the 20 bcTemple of Augustus and Rome that boasts the Monumentum Ancyranum, the inscription recording the Res Gestae Divi Augusti
Day 1 …….-Ankara
Arrival to Ankara Esenboga Airport or Bus Station,meeting at the airport,transfer to Ankara,our journey start with the visit the mausoluem of Ataturk,the father of Modern Turkey, then visit the museum of Hitite where we will know the old history of Anatolai from the beginning,this museum is one of the example for Anatolian Archeological workd,then visit Ankara Castle with old houses, The August Temple and Hacibayram mosque,Ethnografya museum,Lunch during the tours,Overnight ( L )
Day 2 Ankara
Breakfast at the hotel,free time in Ankara ,then transfer to Airport or your next Destination ( B )
Departure : Daily all year around
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Inclusions
- 1 Nights 4 stars hotel accomodations
- All airport transfer inbound and outbound
- Entrances fees
- 1 Breakfast 1 lunch
- Private English speaking guide
- Private transportation
- All local taxes and services charges
