Location: Ankara
Top Things to do in Ankara
10 Tours in Ankara That You Shouldn't Miss
Rising dramatically on a steep incline from the banks of the Enguri Su, Ankara, Turkey's capital and second most populous city, is a modern European metropolis speckled with reminders of its varied history. Old castles and ruins from Hittite, Phrygian, Hellenistic, Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman civilizations dot the landscape. The modern city includes government and state houses, major universities, military bases, consulates, bustling nightlife and the oldest park in the city, Genclik Park.
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1. Private Tour: Ankara Sightseeing
Overall Ratings
4.7 based on 7 reviews
A trip to Ankara is not complete without exploring such ancient sites as the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, where you can see numerous remnants of the Stone Age, Neolithic Age, Hittites, Urartians, Phygians and more. Other highlights include Ataturk Mausoleum and the Citadel of Ankara.
Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop off, Local guide, Transport by private vehicle
Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, unless specified
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.
2. Ankara Airport Private Arrival Transfer
Overall Ratings
2.5 based on 2 reviews
Travel from Ankara Airport to your hotel with a pre-paid Ankara Airport Private Arrival Transfer. While you're already settled into your hotel and out enjoying the sights of Ankara, your friends will still be at the airport trying to figure out the bus schedules.
Inclusions: One-way private transfer, Driver/guide
Exclusions: Gratuities, Excess luggage charges (where applicable)
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.
3. Private Tour of the Hittite Sites
Journey to Yazilikaya and see an impressive open air rock sanctuary created by the Hittites, the second oldest known civilization in Anatolia. At Hattusas, the ancient Hittite capital which dates from 3,000 BC, you'll visit Lion's Gate, King's Gate, Citadel and the Grand Temple.
Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop off, Lunch, Local guide, Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, unless specified
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. Ankara Airport Private Departure Transfer
Don't spend time stressing out trying to organize transport for your flight home, book an Ankara Airport Private Departure Transfer right here. After all, surely you would prefer to spend more time exploring and learning rather than wasting precious vacation time organizing last minute transfers.
Inclusions: One-way private transfer, Driver/guide
Exclusions: Gratuities, Excess luggage charges (where applicable)
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. Ankara Esenboga Airport to Ankara City Hotels Private Arrival Transfer
Transfer service from Ankara Esenboga Airport to your City hotel. First step to starting for your vacation is comfortable ride to hotel without any struggle to finding taxi. Our professional driver will greet you in Airport and we will provide you enjoyable ride to hotel. Before start to visiting museums and shopping centers; trust our expertise to provide the transportation service you need. • Transfer services 24/7 available • Safe and comfortable transfer with professional driver who know the Ankara well • Transfer option for all city hotels • New, clean and comfortable vehicles with air conditioning • We can track your flight and adjust for any delays outside of your control.
Inclusions: • One-way private transfer • Driver/guide
Exclusions: • Gratuities • Food and drinks, unless specified
6. Private Tour of Historical Ankara City
This is a great tour to learn about the Byzantine and Roman history in Ankara as you visit the main historical sights that the fantastic city of Ankara has to offer. Learn all about the Byzantine and Roman history in Ankara as you visit the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations with your guide where you will see artefacts dating back to the Stone Age and get the chance to admire the Road of Lions at the mausoleum of Atatürk who was the first president of the Republic of Turkey.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private guided tour of Ankara, Admission fees to the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, Ankara Castle, and Anitkabir, Live commentary by your private guide
Exclusions: Food and beverages, Personal expenses, Gratuities, Other services not mentioned
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.
7. Departure Private Transfer from Ankara City to Ankara Airport ESB by Minivan
Why spend your precious time waiting in long shuttle or taxi lines. Avoid the language barrier and currency exchange. Travel in style from your Hotel or accommodation in Ankara City Center to Ankara Airport ESB by private vehicle and reach your final destination relaxed and refreshed.
Inclusions: All airport taxes, 20 minutes waiting time and handling charges, One-way private transfer, Luxury Van MB Vito Class or similar, Meet & Greet by professional Chauffeur, Bottled water
Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Excess luggage charges (where applicable), Gratuities
8. Arrival Private Transfer from Ankara ESB Airport to Ankara City by Minivan
Why spend your precious time waiting in long shuttle or taxi lines. Avoid the language barrier and currency exchange. Travel in style from Ankara Airport ESB to your Hotel in Ankara City Center by private vehicle and reach your final destination relaxed and refreshed.
Inclusions: All airport taxes, 60 minutes parking fees and handling charges, One-way private transfer, Minivan Mercedes Benz Vito Class or similar, Meet & Greet by professional Chauffeur, Bottled water
Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Excess luggage charges (where applicable), Gratuities
9. Private Airport Transfer: from Ankara to Esenboğa International Airport (ESB)
Book here your safe and reliable Private Airport Transfer from your hotel or location within the Ankara city area to Esenboğa International Airport (ESB). Our service operates across 150+ countries and 1500+ airports with an excellent customer satisfaction rating of 9/10 based on 35k+ reviews. - Fixed price with no hidden costs after booking. - Modern cars only. - Certified professional drivers. - 24/7 Customer Support (English, German, Spanish, French, Dutch and Portuguese).
Inclusions: Free waiting time: 20 minutes, Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes, Private transportation
Exclusions: Child seats on request, Pets on board on request, Large luggage (such as golf bags or skis) on request
10. 14 Days Private Journey trough Turkey Highlights
If you have enough time to visit the most popular destinations in Turkey, then you are welcome to our Turkey Grand Tour for 14 days. Grand Turkey Tour is a mix of west and east parts of Turkey. In 14 days we will be visiting Istanbul, Cappadocia, Konya, Antalya, Kaş, Fethiye, Pamukkale, Efes, Kusadasi, Pergamon, Troy, Gallipoli, Bursa, and Istanbul cities, covering various historical, cultural, and natural sites.We will be traveling with comfortable car with maximum 10 travelers. The tour flows smoothly between destinations by driving 1 to 3 hours each day
Inclusions: Travel Health Insurance, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes, Private transportation, WiFi on board
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Reviewed By jimwhickey
Short Review: This is an outstanding agency that takes into account every detail to make your trip absolutely perfect. I cannot give this organization a high enough rating that would accurately describe how perfect they made our trip to Turkey. Just about every detail was taken care of from our arrival at the airport to our departure. The entire team is knowledgeable and very attentive to both our needs and desires. Everyone we dealt with spoke perfect English and we're very accommodating in answering our questions and meeting our requests. I highly recommend if you are going to Turkey to use Sunnova Travel. Alican & Susan are far more than excellent tour guides they truly make you feel like family and show you a side of Turkey that you would miss but the larger tour companies. Long Review: IT IS WORTH THE READ! We recently traveled to Turkey with another couple for a quick seven-day vacation. We found Senova Travel through a mutual friend and from the start of our enquiries we could tell that this agency was far and above more organized and dedicated then the others we spoke to. From the outset Alican (Ali Jon) communicated in great detail with us to ensure we had all the appropriate documentation including visas and the documentation necessary to enter the country under their covid policies. Once these documents were in place they took great care to ensure that we never had to worry about the documentation but we arrived filing with all the appropriate organizations hotels and other sites that needed this information. In short we did not have to worry about anything outside of arriving at our predesignated meeting site at the Istanbul airport. Our first three days we're taken up with visiting multiple sites in Istanbul the Tour Company hired a local expert tour guide that guided us through each of the major sites sharing with us both historical fact and cultural insights that allowed us to appreciate more fully that which we were seeing. While each day was full and there were many sites covered in Istanbul they were also very attentive to ensuring that we had adequate time for meals and breaks so as to not become overtired in our journey. The schedule they set was also very flexible allowing us to move specific sites and attractions from day to day. We did make an in country transfer to Cappadocia. Again this was a process that was carefree with Alican taking us right up to the check-in counter and telling us where will we be met at the Cappadocia airport . of course we were met right on time and as promised and brought to our hotel where we were met once again by the Tour Company for our Cappadocian adventure. The Tour Company secured a stay in a cave hotel which I would rate at five stars and pre arranged for a local restaurant to be prepared for our late arrival and still serve us dinner. Once again every detail covered with great care. Once again the Tour Company hired a local guide that guided us through each of the major sites sharing with us both historical fact and cultural insights that allowed us to appreciate more fully that which we were seeing. Whether it was The Cave churches to the underground city we were provided great incites without necessarily becoming overburdened with detail. Since we use this private tour group we also had the opportunity to visit several sites that would be off the beaten path and you would not be able to see with a larger Tour Company. Upon completion of our adventure in Cappadocia the was a process that was carefree with Alican taking us right up to the check-in counter to ensure our smooth transfer back to Istanbul. That ended our Turkey adventure with our group flying back to Houston the next day. however so impressed with this organization and the great detail and care they took to ensure we had a wonderful time we are now looking at booking them again for another visit to Turkey later this year. For those who travel quite a bit I would rate the level of service you get from these folks well in line with a Viking cruise line or a sandals resort with every minute detail planned for you to ensure that your visit is seamless and stress free. I highly recommend using this company if you're looking to go anywhere in Turkey!
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