Turkey to Izmir

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.

Izmir is the third largest city in Turkey, known for its busy commercial centre, beautiful beaches, old districts and local markets, making it the perfect destination for a Turkish vacation. On a trip to Izmir, travellers can explore the Konak Square - known for its iconic clock tower or go for a ride in the Asansor (meaning elevator in English) to reach the hilltop and enjoy panoramic views of the city. They can also discover the heritage of Kadifekale - an old castle on the hill as well as discover the remains of the ancient Roman city at Agora. Kordon is a waterfront promenade on the coast of Aegean Sea, where visitors can enjoy a ride in a horse-drawn carriage. Tourists can also take a boat ride from Konak to Karsiyaka to discover the natural beauty of this place. While visiting Izmir, Kemeralti is the perfect place to go shopping as this historical market district offers a variety of clothes, carpets, jewellery and gifts, among others. To discover Turkey at its charming best without losing out on the advantage of modern amenities, this city could be the ideal choice. Tourists can opt for Izmir tour packages from MakeMyTrip to make their travel and stay comfortable.