Day trips out of Ankara
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Do you feel like recommending a day trip? If so, please send me an email with a) One picture of the place, b) about 100-200 words c) your name and I will publish it here. See below an example.
To see the list of several Travel Agencies, click here
Beypazarı
One hour drive west of Ankara you can find Beypazarı. This small town is known for its silverwork, mineral water and carrots.
Walk around the city center and see the Ottoman period buildings and stroll along all the silvershops, fun place to do over a daytrip. There are also several Restautants where you can have a nice simple lunch. Go to Istiklal Mah/ Alaattin Sok. On the outskirts of the city is also the famous 'rock'. Drive up with the car (or walk) and you can have amazing views over the city. Buses leave from Ankamall under the Bridge.
Recommended by: Bici Blanco
One hour drive west of Ankara you can find Beypazarı. This small town is known for its silverwork, mineral water and carrots.
Walk around the city center and see the Ottoman period buildings and stroll along all the silvershops, fun place to do over a daytrip. There are also several Restautants where you can have a nice simple lunch. Go to Istiklal Mah/ Alaattin Sok. On the outskirts of the city is also the famous 'rock'. Drive up with the car (or walk) and you can have amazing views over the city. Buses leave from Ankamall under the Bridge.
Recommended by: Bici Blanco
Eskişehir
I really recommend going there once over the day if you have Kids. Go to the Sazova Science and Cultural Park. There is a Planetarium, Fairy Tale castle, restaurants and much more. Also in the city center walk along the Porsuk River and do a Boat trip or even a Gondola trip. There are lots of restaurants and coffee houses along the river. You can go there with the high speed train from Ankara, it takes 1:30 minutes only
Recommended by: Anna K.
I really recommend going there once over the day if you have Kids. Go to the Sazova Science and Cultural Park. There is a Planetarium, Fairy Tale castle, restaurants and much more. Also in the city center walk along the Porsuk River and do a Boat trip or even a Gondola trip. There are lots of restaurants and coffee houses along the river. You can go there with the high speed train from Ankara, it takes 1:30 minutes only
Recommended by: Anna K.
Kızılcahamam
Kızılcahamam is a small town known for the hot springs and mineral waters about 80km north of Ankara. When its cold and rainy in Ankara, go to the Patalya Thermal Hotel. They have a big heated outside pool, hamam and more. Its also very nice if you go to the Soğuksu National park few minutes away from there for a nice walk in the woods. In summer times also great for pic-nicks.
Recommended by: Emre Özberk
Kızılcahamam is a small town known for the hot springs and mineral waters about 80km north of Ankara. When its cold and rainy in Ankara, go to the Patalya Thermal Hotel. They have a big heated outside pool, hamam and more. Its also very nice if you go to the Soğuksu National park few minutes away from there for a nice walk in the woods. In summer times also great for pic-nicks.
Recommended by: Emre Özberk
Alternatif Trekking & other Day trips
An international group of hikers and go hiking every sunday and once a month we go on a culrural and hiking trip around Ankara, Bolu ,Nevşehir, Çorum, Kızılcahamam, Eskişehir, Konya... We also organise Day trip tours.
Please contact me, Nadide Yilmaz 0553-3881325 or nadideyilmaz06@gmail.com for details and for any information about our group called Alternatif Trekking.
Hope to meet you in our group
Recommended by: Nadide Yilmaz
An international group of hikers and go hiking every sunday and once a month we go on a culrural and hiking trip around Ankara, Bolu ,Nevşehir, Çorum, Kızılcahamam, Eskişehir, Konya... We also organise Day trip tours.
Please contact me, Nadide Yilmaz 0553-3881325 or nadideyilmaz06@gmail.com for details and for any information about our group called Alternatif Trekking.
Hope to meet you in our group
Recommended by: Nadide Yilmaz
Konya:
Konya is the seventh most populous city in Turkey. An unspoilt place with lots of History and a day trip away from Ankara with the high speed train.
There are many things to see there like: The Aziziye Mosque and the Bazaar near to it; The Mevlana Museum and the Mausoleum of Rumi; the İplikçi Mosque or just walk around through the authentic neighbourhood around the Mevlana Museum.If you have some spare time, try and go to see the Village of Sille and Beyşehir
For more information about Konya and its surroundings, please click HERE
Recommended by: Azizi Kemal Erdemlili
Konya is the seventh most populous city in Turkey. An unspoilt place with lots of History and a day trip away from Ankara with the high speed train.
There are many things to see there like: The Aziziye Mosque and the Bazaar near to it; The Mevlana Museum and the Mausoleum of Rumi; the İplikçi Mosque or just walk around through the authentic neighbourhood around the Mevlana Museum.If you have some spare time, try and go to see the Village of Sille and Beyşehir
For more information about Konya and its surroundings, please click HERE
Recommended by: Azizi Kemal Erdemlili
Altınköy:
About 30 min drive from Atakule, Altınköy (‘GoldenVillage’) is an open air Museum that is worthwhile visiting with children. Several types of wooden houses from around Anatolia have been build there, exhibiting an Anatolian village life 100 years ago, with animals, windmill, organic vegetables, weavers and other artisans working there doing baskets, carpets coffee and much more.
You can check out their webpage for more information. Open from 10am to 7pm. Closed on Mondays. Beşikkaya Mahallesi 2044. Sokak Altındağ, Ankara.
Picture taken from their website.
About 30 min drive from Atakule, Altınköy (‘GoldenVillage’) is an open air Museum that is worthwhile visiting with children. Several types of wooden houses from around Anatolia have been build there, exhibiting an Anatolian village life 100 years ago, with animals, windmill, organic vegetables, weavers and other artisans working there doing baskets, carpets coffee and much more.
You can check out their webpage for more information. Open from 10am to 7pm. Closed on Mondays. Beşikkaya Mahallesi 2044. Sokak Altındağ, Ankara.
Picture taken from their website.
Safranbolu:
Safranbolu is very nice Ottoman town in the province of Karabük. Only 2:30 drive north from Ankara ( about 200km). The name of Safranbolu comes from "saffron" and still until today saffron is grown in the area and you will be able to find shops that sells it.
Since 1994, Safranbolu is in the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites due to its well-preserved Ottoman era houses and architecture.The Old Town has many old buildings, with over 1000 registered historical artifacts. One private museum, mosques, tombs, fountains, Turkish baths, three caravanserais,one clock tower, and hundreds of houses and mansions. Safranbolu is a great place to go for a day trip or even better for a week-end. More detailed information about Safranbolu with information about Hotels and restaurants, click HERE
Safranbolu is very nice Ottoman town in the province of Karabük. Only 2:30 drive north from Ankara ( about 200km). The name of Safranbolu comes from "saffron" and still until today saffron is grown in the area and you will be able to find shops that sells it.
Since 1994, Safranbolu is in the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites due to its well-preserved Ottoman era houses and architecture.The Old Town has many old buildings, with over 1000 registered historical artifacts. One private museum, mosques, tombs, fountains, Turkish baths, three caravanserais,one clock tower, and hundreds of houses and mansions. Safranbolu is a great place to go for a day trip or even better for a week-end. More detailed information about Safranbolu with information about Hotels and restaurants, click HERE
Hattuşa/Boğazkale:
Only 200km from Ankara, in the center of the Anatolian plains, Hattuşa was the capital of the Hittite empire from about 1350 to 1200 BC.You can walk or drive through the ruins of Hattuşa, open from 9am to 5pm . It's a 5km circuit.
This is a very nice day trip to do, or if you have time for a weekend then continue driving to Amasya after visiting Hattuşa.
> Hattuşa is part of the UNESCO World Heritage list since 1986.
For more information, click HERE
Only 200km from Ankara, in the center of the Anatolian plains, Hattuşa was the capital of the Hittite empire from about 1350 to 1200 BC.You can walk or drive through the ruins of Hattuşa, open from 9am to 5pm . It's a 5km circuit.
This is a very nice day trip to do, or if you have time for a weekend then continue driving to Amasya after visiting Hattuşa.
> Hattuşa is part of the UNESCO World Heritage list since 1986.
For more information, click HERE
Cappadoccia:
The region of Cappadocia lies in Anatolia, what is now the middle of Turkey and only 3 Hours away by car from Ankara. It is on a high plateau over 1000 m high and is a very popular tourist destination, as it has many areas with unique geological, historic, and cultural features.
Cappadocia is famous for its fairy chimneys, cave Hotels and the underground cities.
If you drive there, stop half way at the 'Tuz gölü', the salted sea to see it.
Spend minimum 2 days there, if not 3. More information about Cappadoccia, where to stay and eat, what to do or buy, click HERE
The region of Cappadocia lies in Anatolia, what is now the middle of Turkey and only 3 Hours away by car from Ankara. It is on a high plateau over 1000 m high and is a very popular tourist destination, as it has many areas with unique geological, historic, and cultural features.
Cappadocia is famous for its fairy chimneys, cave Hotels and the underground cities.
If you drive there, stop half way at the 'Tuz gölü', the salted sea to see it.
Spend minimum 2 days there, if not 3. More information about Cappadoccia, where to stay and eat, what to do or buy, click HERE
Rafting:
If you feel like doing something different and fun, this is the place. Only three hours away from Ankara by car, passing Bolu, on the Melen River there is the company called Melen Rafting that organises rafting Tours.
They leave from Dokuz Değirmen Köyü No :1 Cumayeri, Kasabası, Düzce. You can buy different packages, from rafting only, to including breakfast and lunch after Rafting.
More information about their rafting tours and prices, check their website. or call: (0543) 875 5579
Photo taken from Melen Raftings website
If you feel like doing something different and fun, this is the place. Only three hours away from Ankara by car, passing Bolu, on the Melen River there is the company called Melen Rafting that organises rafting Tours.
They leave from Dokuz Değirmen Köyü No :1 Cumayeri, Kasabası, Düzce. You can buy different packages, from rafting only, to including breakfast and lunch after Rafting.
More information about their rafting tours and prices, check their website. or call: (0543) 875 5579
Photo taken from Melen Raftings website
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Tepetaklak Ev or an Upside Down House at ‘Neşeli Köy’ Ever thought of finally defeating gravity and walking on the ceiling? This house is a great entertainment for kids and even more so for grown-ups. It brings you right back into your childhood days and makes you feel like Alice in Wonderland. Stroll through the rooms without being afraid to stumble against anything and hey, don’t forget to take those cool “upside down” pictures to share with friends and family. In addition, enjoy the beautiful green garden café with freely walking chickens, geez and cats, while your kids are off to the playground. They can also take a pony ride or feed a rabbit. And definitely try the delicious “eggplant gözleme”! |
Take the Eskişehir road, after passing Yaşamkent on your left, continue another 10 km, make a U-turn immediately after you see Çankaya University on the right and Turkuaz on the left. Continue until the first Petrol Ofisi gas station and make a right turn at “Cadde Hare” wedding restaurant gates.
From Cepa AVM it will take you about 25 minutes by car. More information you can find at their website or check at Google maps.
Recommended by: Asel Arslan
From Cepa AVM it will take you about 25 minutes by car. More information you can find at their website or check at Google maps.
Recommended by: Asel Arslan
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Tokatli Canyon and the Crystal Terrace
Only 2:45h drive from Ankara or 15 minutes drive north of Safranbolu lies this beautiful Canyon. Go first to the Glass Terrace (80 m above the canyon) to enjoy the view and have a coffee, then if you like hiking, go down the Canyon for a 8 km hike. Take good shoes with you and enjoy the fresh air. If you want to stay over night in Safranbolu to enjoy the city the next day, click here for more information about Safranbolu photo credit: Hakan Cırcır, local guide |
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Gavurkale
For a peaceful couple of hours out of Ankara, take the D750 (Mevlana Blv) south out of Ankara and take the right to Haymana on the D260. After 40km make the right onto the turn to Deriköy, and in the village, take the right to Sarıgöl. After 2km, take the unmarked track to the right for 1km. A short walk to the top for great views, the ancient funeral chamber and the spectacular reliefs. You can then head down to Haymana or continue on to Polatlı, where there are any number of food options, and onto Yassıhüyük to visit the Gordion museum and Tümuli. Recommended by: Mick Tainton |
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Inönü Caves (İnönü Mağaraları)
Inönü caves are situated near the small town of Güdül just over one hour out of Ankara. These caves, which were probably carved during the Byzantium period, resemble those that can be seen in the Cappadocia region of Turkey. Definitely well worth a visit. There is a 25 lira fee (June 2024) upon entry and a picnic/BBQ area below the cliff face. It's also a perfect area for hikers. There are two routes to get there. The Ayaş route has no tolls but the road is slightly rougher. Not too bad though. Google map link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/tpc2oBtNadDWqZg6A?g_st=ac Recommended by: Rabia Smith |
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