40 days in Ankara Itinerary

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.

Your day by day itinerary now includes Aqua Vega Aquarium. Anadolu Medeniyetleri Muzesi and Erimtan Arkeoloji ve Sanat Muzesi will appeal to museum buffs. Get out of town with these interesting Ankara side-trips: Camlidere (AlucdagI Mesire AlanI, Samarkand was the mausoleum of Sheikh Ali, &more), Beypazari (Sultan Alaaddin Camii, Beypazari Kent Tarihi Muzesi, &more) and Lake Tuz (in Sereflikochisar). And it doesn't end there: get engrossed in the history at Anitkabir, examine the collection at Rahmi M. Koc Muzesi, admire the striking features of Kocatepe Mosque (Kocatepe Camii), and appreciate the extensive heritage of Ankara Castle.

To see more things to do, other places to visit, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Ankara vacation planning app.

If you are flying in from France, the closest major aiport is Esenboğa International Airport. Expect a daytime high around 1°C in January, and nighttime lows around 0°C.