13 days in Datca & Ankara Itinerary

Datça is a district of Muğla Province in south-west Turkey, and the center town of the district. Kids will enjoy Marmaris Marina and Castle of St. Peter. Explore Datca's surroundings by going to Marmaris (Marmaris Balevi, Marmaris Beach, &more), Bodrum City (Bitez Beach, Bodrum Museum of Underwater Archaeology, &more) and Yalikavak Marina (in Yalikavak). And it doesn't end there: kick back and relax at Icmeler Beach, explore the ancient world of Knidos, stroll through Ovabuku PlajI, and stop by Simons Diamonds.

For maps, reviews, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our Datca online trip maker.

Ankara to Datca is an approximately 5.5-hour combination of flight and car. You can also drive. When traveling from Ankara in August, plan for much warmer days and about the same nights in Datca: temperatures range from 43°C by day to 29°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 17th (Mon) early enough to travel to Ankara.

Turkey's capital and second-largest city, Ankara supports a large population of foreign diplomats and young students, contributing to the city's international feel.

You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Anitkabir and Rahmi M. Koc Muzesi. The adventure continues: get engrossed in the history at Anadolu Medeniyetleri Muzesi, examine the collection at Natural History Museum, get to know the fascinating history of Ankara Castle, and stroll around Ahlatlibel Tesisleri Parki.

For more things to do, ratings, photos, and more tourist information, go to the Ankara trip planning site.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Datca to Ankara. Expect colder weather when traveling from Datca in August: highs in Ankara hover around 29°C, while lows dip to 28°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Sat) so you can travel back home.