Ankara to Croatia

Situated in the centre of Turkey and Central Anatolia, Ankara is the second major city in Turkey after Istanbul. Being the capital of Turkey, Ankara is also seen as an important city in the terms of commercial and industrial sector. It also houses many foreign embassies. The history of the city is deep rooted and takes you backs into the Hatti civilisation of the Bronze Age. The city got its name from the word 'Ancyra' literally meaning 'anchor'. It was 13th October, 1923 when Ankara was announced as the capital of Turkey. Moving in and around the city, you will be pleased to see the magical works of Turkey architecture. There are plenty of beautiful places to visit such as Ahi Elvan Camii, Ak Köprü, Alaeddin Camii,Kursunlu Han, Atatürk Çiftligi, Atatürk Evi, Caracalla Baths, War of Independence Museum, METU Science and Technology Museum and many more. The city is also quite religious and you will find popular Mosques here like Alaaddin Mosque, Ahi Elvan Mosque, Hacı Bayram Mosque, Kocatepe Mosque and Yeni (Cenab Ahmet) Mosque. If you are a food lover, then don't miss the chance to taste 'döner kebap'. You will easily find best döner restaurants in every corner of the city. For the shopping freaks, there are old shops in Weavers' Road where you will get everything from traditional to modern things. To enjoy your holidays in frolic way, go out in the pups and clubs with your friends. If you are looking to plan a trip to Ankara, then log onto MakeMyTrip.com where you will get all relevant information about your destination. MakeMyTrip is one of the leading online travel portals that understand the needs of the today's world. To book your entire Ankara tour package, the portal just takes few minutes which will save your precious time as well as money. Here, you also get some attractive discounts on your booking whether it is hotel booking or air tickets booking. So, plan your trip now with MakeMyTrip and experience the tour of your life.

Situated in Balkan Peninsula’s northwestern region, Croatia is a small country with mountains, plains and islands. Its mountainous region features a continental climate while its coastal areas face a Mediterranean climate. Zagreb, the capital city, features a unique cityscape. The historic quarter, Upper Town area is famous for the Cathedral of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The open-air farmer’s market next to it, Dolac Market, offers a fine glimpse of local life where travellers can buy fresh fruits and drink coffee. Plitvice Lakes National Park, about two hours away from Zagreb, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with 16 interconnecting lakes. Dubrovnik, another popular city in Croatia, is known for its well-preserved Old Town area. This medieval part of the city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with Palace Knezev Dvor, Dominican monastery and Stradun as the main attractions. Croatia has more than 1000 islands. The unique Brijuni National Park in the Brijuni islands features a 1600-year-old olive tree, Tito Museum and St Mary's Church along with being home to animals from South America, Asia and Africa. The western border of Croatia comprises the islands of Dalmatia. Hvar Island here has a large number of secluded beaches around the main town. Malo Zaraće Beach, Dubovica Beach and Pokonji Dol Beach offer the best laidback vibes with stunning vistas. Book flights and hotels while planning a trip to Croatia from MakeMyTrip offering the best discounts.