Russia to Ankara

Situated on the banks of the Neva River in Russia, Saint Petersburg has been considered as the cultural capital of the country, owing to its well-preserved heritage and plenty of cultural attractions. Speckled with a number of museums, magnificent palaces, classical churches and beautiful baroque bridges, this city has become one of the most happening destinations in the country. On a tour of Saint Petersburg, travellers can visit The State Hermitage Museum- one of the largest art museums around the globe and discover the rich heritage of Historic Center of Saint Petersburg and Related Group of Monuments, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Peter and Paul Fortress, which houses a church within the premises and hosts a number of exhibitions throughout the year, is one of the most fascinating places to visit in this city. No trip to Saint Petersburg can be considered complete without a visit to the Church of Our Savior on the Spilled Blood- a traditional Russian church elaborately decorated with beautiful mosaics. This city is also famous for housing world-class performance venues where visitors can watch opera, ballet or musical concerts. Blessed with a unique heritage, breathtaking natural beauty and a number of tourist attractions, this city has become a true destination of choice in Russia. Travellers can pick a suitable travel package from MakeMyTrip to make their vacation an experience worth remembering.

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.