What to do and see in Ankara Province, Turkey: The Best Archaeology Tours

December 29, 2021 Jacquiline Darosa

Ankara Province (Turkish: Ankara ili) is the capital province of Turkey.
Restaurants in Ankara Province

1. Turkey Express Tour | 7-Day

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Whether you have a love of ancient history, delicious food, exploring new cultures or even just walking amongst some of the most beautiful natural scenery in the world, you’ll find what you’re looking for on one of our expert-led cultural tours of Turkey. This incredible tour follows Istanbul, Ankara, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Ephesus, İzmir, Pergamon, Troy, Canakkale, Anzac Cove, and returns to Istanbul. We have prepared this trip with a mind so you can book at ease. No guesswork with Eskapas to make that happen, leaving you worry-free once it is booked for good. Eskapas guaranteed departures take the guesswork out of planning your adventure and give you the peace of mind to book the tour that suits you. It is time to join us! NB: Please consult us if you want to add a pre/post accommodation (with/without visits) in Istanbul.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Complimentary Whirling Dervish CEremony, Free Wi-Fi on the bus

Exclusions: Tips to the guide and driver ( suggested as 3€/p/day for the guide and 2€/p/day for the driver ) , Personal expenses (meals other than mentioned) drinks etc, visa fees, Before/after flights

Reviewed By 912brit

We had a great time! We want to come back to Turkey in the winter because we are in love with the country now. :) We really enjoyed all the places we visited and would like to travel back to spend more time exploring - especially in Cappadocia and the big cities. All the people we met were wonderful and our guides were excellent. We especially LOVED our first two. They were the nicest and most fun people to spend time with- it was like being on vacation with friends. We didn't want to go home! We will definitely do another Eskapas tour in Greece or Turkey on our next trip so I will reach out to you again in a few months when we are ready to book. Thanks for all your help! We really appreciated it.

2. 10-Day Turkey Tour: Istanbul-Ankara-Cappadocia-Pamukkale-Ephesus-Gallipoli

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Few places on earth can rival the incredible history of Turkey, yet its delights are certainly not only found in books about the past. Turkey is dynamic and lively, boasting culture and customs that are just as rich today as they were thousands of years ago. Add in immense natural beauty and delicious cuisine, and it’s no wonder it is a popular destination. The Istanbul - Ankara - Cappadocia - Pamukkale - Ephesus -Pergamon - Troy - Gallipoli itinerary takes in the best of Turkey , with a variety of sights and activities in 10 days. Note: The schedule and/or the order of the visits are subject to change based on the arrival day of the passanger or any other momentary reason without a prior notice Please note that in Spanish and French departures tours, the itinerary follows Bursa and Istanbul after Çanakkale

Inclusions: Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, 9 Nights Accommodations at 4* and 5* hotels

Exclusions: Before/After flights, Personal expenses and drinks during meals, Optional tips for the guides

Reviewed By Mpedro3232

I loved this trip it iwas well designed . Hotel selection and guided were top! The only problem we had our saronic cruise has bern cancelled because of the storm but they reimbursed us immediatly. Next time then!

3. 15-Days Glories of Turkey Tour From Istanbul

Neon Tours
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Glories of Turkey tour program covers most famous and highlight historical places / museums and attractive cities of Turkey. The tour is operated only English speaking with professional and most experienced tour guides and used deluxe motor-coaches throughout the journey. 5 stars accommodation at deluxe 5 stars hotels during the program. From coastal Turkey to its hinterland, tour Istanbul, visit Gallipoli and Troy, lunch with locals in Pergamum and visit the Virgin Mary’s cottage in Ephesus. You will also see the “cotton fortress” of Pamukkale, Antalya and the Artemis Temple at Perge. Aspendos, Konya, Cappadocia and Ankara are also visited.

Inclusions: Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner), Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Accommodation as per itinerary, Local taxes, National Park fees, Live commentary on board, Professional guide, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Drinks, Gratuities, Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

Reviewed By cjr1664

An excellent private tour by Neon Tours. Our guide, Ozcan (a university professor), was knowledgeable, friendly and engaging. The pacing was perfect and with the tranfers and lunch provided, this really was the best (and most reasonable) way to see the main sights of Istanbul. I followed previous reviewers and declined the visits to the spice and rug shops. Skip the Grand Bazaar (a most disappointing maze of knock-off merchandise) and shop down the local streets which have many charming quality items you actually do want to buy.

4. 11-Days Classics of Turkey Tour From Istanbul

Neon Tours
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Turkey, an intoxicating blend of old and new, of East and West. Experience exciting Istanbul with a full-day tour and enough leisure time to discover its hidden charms. Marvel at the unusual rock formations of Cappadocia, the unique calcium cascades of Pamukkale and the Roman ruins at Ephesus before stopping at Troy and Gallipoli.

Inclusions: Accommodation as per itinerary, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner), Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Exclusions: Excess luggage charges (where applicable), Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Gratuities, Souvenir photos (available to purchase), The listed price does not include a per person departure tax, payable at the time of tour check-in. The departure tax is required by our local supplier and/or the local transit or governing authority and is not within our control.

Reviewed By cjr1664

An excellent private tour by Neon Tours. Our guide, Ozcan (a university professor), was knowledgeable, friendly and engaging. The pacing was perfect and with the tranfers and lunch provided, this really was the best (and most reasonable) way to see the main sights of Istanbul. I followed previous reviewers and declined the visits to the spice and rug shops. Skip the Grand Bazaar (a most disappointing maze of knock-off merchandise) and shop down the local streets which have many charming quality items you actually do want to buy.

5. 15-day Best of Turkey From Istanbul

Ephesus Tour Company - Day Tours

This comprehensive tour of Turkey combines history and beaches, man-made wonders and natural phenomena, as well as a vibrant and welcoming culture. Begin your trip roaming the palaces and mosques of Istanbul before journeying into the bizarre as you explore otherworldly Cappadocia. From the amazing white cliff waterfalls of Pamukkale to the bustling bazaars of Istanbul, our local tour guides will show you the region’s hidden gems and make sure your trip burns brightly in your memory long after you've left this crossroads of Asia and Europe.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Professional guide, Night Accommodations

Exclusions: Drinks and dinners

Reviewed By Ref4219

The visit to many historical sites along with a tour of European and Asian sides was a half day historical view of the area.

6. Istanbul - Ankara - Cappadocia | 6 Days

Eskapas

Istanbul and Cappadocia are two magical places. Scroll also a day in the capital city Ankara in between these two pearls of Turkey and discover a different world. On the one hand, the historical Istanbul, ancient Constantinople, a meeting place for multiple cultures and a unique city divided in two by the Bosphorus that, ultimately, marks the border between Europe and Asia. On the other hand, Cappadocia, a region with lunar landscapes from a movie that has fascinating places like the valley of the “fairy chimneys”, the “Three Beauties of Ürgüp” or the open-air museum of Göreme. Enjoy the wonders of Istanbul and Cappadocia!

Inclusions: Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast

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Reviewed By 912brit

We had a great time! We want to come back to Turkey in the winter because we are in love with the country now. :) We really enjoyed all the places we visited and would like to travel back to spend more time exploring - especially in Cappadocia and the big cities. All the people we met were wonderful and our guides were excellent. We especially LOVED our first two. They were the nicest and most fun people to spend time with- it was like being on vacation with friends. We didn't want to go home! We will definitely do another Eskapas tour in Greece or Turkey on our next trip so I will reach out to you again in a few months when we are ready to book. Thanks for all your help! We really appreciated it.

7. Ankara, Gordion, Hattusas, Cappadocia 2 days private tour - CAP41

Yuki Tours

Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, a historic caravanserai holding artifacts from up to 7500 years, including the most extensive and valuable collection of Hittite artifacts in the world.

Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Air conditioned minivan with driver on tours & transfers

Exclusions: Drinks, tips to guide and driver, personal expenses and optional tours

Reviewed By 290margaritat

I enjoyed the tour. I received useful information about Ankara and Turkey. I appreciated the services provided by Muammer.

8. Private Cappadocia Tour: Underground City, Caravanserai & Salt Lake

Unique Ephesus Tours Cappadocia

On this daily salt lake tour from Cappadocia, visit Tatlarin Underground City, Ağzıkarahan Caravanserai and Lake Tuz.

Inclusions: Hotel pick-up & drop-off service, Transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle, Professional and licensed tourist guide, Parking Fees, Museum entrance fees, Lunch

Exclusions: Drinks, Gratuities

Reviewed By mercenaire2019

it's amazing place and the guide explained very well and clear. Visit the most important places in the city.

9. See the Magnificent Sights of Turkey on a 7-Day Tour from Kusadasi

Goodman Tours

Join this tour and sample the country’s myriad highlights where you will first arrive in Kusadasi and have the rest of the day at your leisure. Explore this lovely coastal city with plenty of restaurants, shops and bars that will suit everyone's tastes. Explore this stunning landscape with your guide and see what life was like long ago in this intriguing area of Anatolia. Stop for lunch (own expense) in Göreme before heading by minibus through Devrent Valley to see the perfectly formed fairy chimneys in dense clusters. After a short journey, arrive in Kaymakli Underground City and head below ground to walk around its subterranean maze of passages, cellars and stables. You will then head back to Istanbul with a stop at Ankara and visiting Anit Kabir, the mausoleum of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk an important figure who founded modern Turkey. Browse an impressive collection of Atatürk memorabilia inside the mausoleum’s museum and learn about this colourful and domineering dictator.

Inclusions: Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Air-conditioned vehicle, Professional guide, Meals as per itinerary, Six nights of accommodation

Exclusions: Other services not mentioned, Personal expenses, Tips and gratuities (optional)

Reviewed By mum2mars

Booked through Goodman tours weeks before our scheduled Balloon flight via Viator. Received confirmation, got tickets. Night before our flight we get an email, not from Goodman tours but from Viator advising that Balloon flight has been cancelled due to “overbooking”. Rang Goodman tours, they say cancelled because of bad weather but there were heaps of other balloon flights the next morning. Very disappointed as we went to Cappadocia specifically for the Balloon ride. Could of let us know earlier in the day so we could book another flight. Goodman tours offered a complimentary activity, but if never eventuated. Will not use them again.

10. 2 Days Ankara Gordion and Hattusas By Car - YK224

Yuki Tours

Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, a historic caravanserai holding artifacts from up to 7500 years, including the most extensive and valuable collection of Hittite artifacts in the world.visit Gordion, which was the capital of ancient Phrygia. Visit the ruins of the city including the city walls, the Royal Palace, the Tumulus Tomb of King Midas and the Archaeological Museum. Gordion), the former capital of the Phyrgians, is located near Polatli (on the Izmir highway), about 93 kilometers away from Ankara. It was named after King Gordios, founder and ruler the Phyrgians.

Inclusions: Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Air conditioned minivan with driver on tours & transfers

Exclusions: Drinks, tips to guide and driver, personal expenses and optional tours

Reviewed By 290margaritat

I enjoyed the tour. I received useful information about Ankara and Turkey. I appreciated the services provided by Muammer.

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