Daily Ankara Tour from Zonguldak – Ankara Castle, Hamamonu & Anitkabir

Ankara Day Trip from Zonguldak: Castle, Roman Ruins, Hamamonu and Anitkabir

This daily Ankara tour from Zonguldak links the Black Sea coast with the Turkish capital in a single, carefully planned day. Leaving early from your hotel, you travel inland with a guide who introduces the history of the region on the road, then spend the day exploring the historic quarters of Ankara before returning to Zonguldak in the evening.

• A guided walk up to Ankara Castle and its old ramparts
• The Roman Bath, remains of the ancient city of Ancyra
• The Temple of Augustus and its celebrated inscriptions
• The restored Ottoman lanes of Hamamonu
• Anitkabir, the Mausoleum of Ataturk, and its museum
• Lunch included and commentary on the history of the region en route

Ankara Castle crowns the oldest part of the city; its walls were rebuilt by Romans, Byzantines, Seljuks and Ottomans and today enclose a quiet district of traditional houses. Below it lie the Roman Bath, a large bathing complex from the third century AD, and the Temple of Augustus, which preserves one of the best-known Roman texts recording the deeds of the emperor. Hamamonu is a charming quarter of restored timber mansions, cafes and craft shops that shows how Ankara looked in Ottoman times.

The highlight of the day trip is Anitkabir, the monumental tomb of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, founder of the Turkish Republic, where the museum tells the story of the War of Independence. This daily excursion suits travellers based on the Black Sea coast who want to see the capital without changing hotels. Transport in an air-conditioned vehicle, hotel pick-up and drop-off, entrance fees and lunch are included; expect a long but relaxed day tour with plenty of time on the road.