Eskişehir - Ankara City Tour

We begin our journey by taking our esteemed guests from Ayas Tourism in Hatay Iskenderun and embark on an evening trip. Arriving in Eskişehir, our first destination, we start our tour with a delightful buffet breakfast. Our guide narrates the journey as we enter the enchanting wonderland known as Sazova Park, a vast 400,000-square-meter park boasting a delightful combination of attractions, including restaurants, coffee houses, a fairy tale stage, space house, an underwater world, amphitheater, science experiment center, pirate ship, and various leisure and play areas. The park's entrance is free, even though there is a fee to enter the places in the park, these fees are quite low, almost symbolic... After this enjoyable park tour, we continue our journey by capturing the Odunpazarı Houses, which reflect the Ottoman and Turkmen settlement styles and have gained widespread recognition in tourism thanks to their successful restoration efforts. These houses have been added to the world cultural heritage list, making the city even more prominent for its valuable contributions The complex, originally built between 1517-1525 by the Ottoman vizier Çoban Mustafa Pasha and later converted into a Mevlevi Lodge, now houses the Eskişehir Arts Bazaar and Laletaşa Museum. Also, we will visit the Kurşunlu Mosque and its complex, which currently hosts the Yılmaz Büyükerşen Wax Museum, showcasing wax sculptures of esteemed figures, including Mustafa Kemal Atatürk and other famous personalities. In addition to these historical sites, we will visit the Eskişehir Glass Arts Bazaar, the first glass art museum established in our country, displaying the magnificent and unique works of 42 glass artists. Next, those who wish to taste the famous Eskişehir "çiğ börek" can enjoy their lunch break, followed by a visit to the islands area, the lively part of the Porsuk River in the city center. Recently renovated with landscaping efforts, this area now offers gondola and boat rides, resembling the charm of Venice. Guests can indulge in a gondola ride on the Porsuk River, take photos, or enjoy their free time at nearby cafes. Ending the day with a beautiful view, we visit Kent Park, established on an area of approximately 300,000 square meters, featuring Turkey's first artificial beach, a pond, two open swimming pools, playgrounds, city houses, horse riding areas, and the famous "Love Island," where wedding ceremonies take place. After completing our Kent Park visit, we conclude our first day and reach our thermal hotel for accommodation. Guests can enjoy the facilities of the hotel, such as a hammam, sauna, and thermal pools. Dinner and breakfast will be provided at the hotel.

After enjoying breakfast at the hotel, we head to Anıtkabir, the mausoleum of Atatürk, where we pay our respects and walk up the Lion's Road to be in the presence of our great leader. Later, we will visit the old Turkish Parliament building, now used as the War of Independence Museum, to explore and capture photos of this historical landmark. Continuing on a panoramic tour through Ulus Square, we arrive at the Ulucanlar Prison Museum, a place that witnessed the tortures and screams of a past era. This museum stands as a grim witness to the darkest pages of our history and is known as one of the most impactful museums in Turkey. With its chilling stories of famous politicians, writers, academics, and artists who once shared their loneliness and secrets within its walls, the museum sends shivers down your spine. As you walk through its dark, narrow, and damp corridors, you will feel the deep sorrow of our bloody past. This visit will surely leave you moved and disturbed. Following this historical exploration, we head to Kızılay Square, where you will have some free time for shopping and leisure. We will meet again at the designated time and start our return journey. At night, we will arrive in Hatay Iskenderun.