8 days in Ankara & Canakkale Province 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.

You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Anitkabir and Rahmi M. Koc Muzesi. Next up on the itinerary: get a new perspective on nature at Anadolu Medeniyetleri Muzesi, appreciate the history behind Equestrian Statue of Kemal Ataturk, walk around Ahlatlibel Tesisleri Parki, and get to know the fascinating history of Hamamonu Restored Area.

For traveler tips, other places to visit, and other tourist information, go to the Ankara day trip site.

The Route module shows you all the different ways you can get to Ankara. In July, daytime highs in Ankara are 31°C, while nighttime lows are 30°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 3rd (Fri) early enough to travel to Canakkale.

A center of landmarks from Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman eras, Canakkale showcases natural beauty and myth.

Bring the kids along to Anzac Cove and Troy (Truva). Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Canakkale: Gallipoli Battlefield (in Eceabat) and Gallipoli (Bolayir Plaji & Gallipoli National Park). The adventure continues: brush up on your military savvy at Canakkale Naval Museum, view the masterpieces at Rhapsodos Mozaik, and kick back and relax at Kabatepe Kumsali.

To see traveler tips, where to stay, ratings, and other tourist information, you can read our Canakkale tour itinerary maker.

You can fly from Ankara to Canakkale in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Ankara in July: highs in Canakkale hover around 37°C, while lows dip to 24°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 6th (Mon) so you can go by car to Bozcaada.

Tenedos or Bozcaada is an island of Turkey in the northeastern part of the Aegean Sea. Start off your visit on the 7th (Tue): view the masterpieces at Nunc, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Alaybey Camii, then enjoy the sand and surf at Beylik Koyu, and finally step off the mainland to explore Bozcaada. Keep things going the next day: tour the pleasant surroundings at Akvaryum Koyu, enjoy the sand and surf at Mitos Plaji, and then enjoy the sand and surf at Ayazma Plaji.

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Traveling by car from Canakkale to Bozcaada takes 2 hours. In July, daily temperatures in Bozcaada can reach 36°C, while at night they dip to 24°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 8th (Wed) so you can travel back home.