Walking through the corridors of history - Türkiye’s self-driving cultural tour

🌎Turkey, a magical country that blends Eastern and Western cultures, tells legendary stories one after another with thousands of years of history. If you are curious about history, then this self-driving cultural tour will take you through time and space and experience the profound heritage of Türkiye. ⭐️Route recommendations 🚩Ankara→Eskisehir→Bursa→Istanbul Province 🌼Daily schedule DAY1: Anatolian Civilization History Museum-Ankara Tower-Ankara Castle DAY2: Fairy Tale Island (Masal Adası) - Tomb of the Founding Father of Türkiye - Golden Pavilion museum (Golden Pavilion museum) DAY3: Gondola boarding point-Eskisehir Metropolitan Palace of Art and Culture-Turazas Revolutionary Automobile Museum DAY4: Historical Market Square-Bursa Science and Technology Center-Emir Sultan Mosque DAY5: Dolmabahce Palace-Dolmabahce Clock Tower-Taksim Gezi Park DAY6: Blue Mosque - Hagia Sophia - Basilica Cistern - Holy Peace Church - Theodosius Basilica Cistern DAY7: Prince's Island-Island Museum 🌸The self-driving mileage is about 550 kilometers. The recommended travel time is 7-8 days. It is suitable for tourists who like humanities and history. 💖Overview of attractions ✔️Ankara Tower, a landmark building in Ankara, Turkey. There is a 360-degree panoramic revolving restaurant and a cinema at the top of the tower, where visitors can enjoy the beautiful scenery and spectacular views of the entire city. ✔️The Mausoleum of the Founding Fathers of Turkey is located on a hill about 2 kilometers away from the center of Ankara. Mustafa Kemal, the founder and first president of the Republic of Turkey, is buried here. In addition, Kemal’s former friend and second president are buried here. A monument to Ismail Teinonu, President of the Republic of Turkey, and a museum introducing Kemal’s life experiences. The Inonu Peace Monument opposite the main courtyard is simple and majestic in style, guarded by tall guards. ✔️Dolmabahce Palace, located in the New City of Istanbul, is also commonly known as the New Palace of the Ottoman Empire. The palace is tall, broad and majestic, with a 600-meter-long wall. The interior walls are covered with gold foil, and the main body is made of white marble and Egyptian alabaster. The palace is mainly composed of two parts, namely the Ceremonial Palace (Selamlık) and the Harem and the Concubine Court (Haremlik). It has a total of 285 rooms, 43 halls and 6 Turkish baths. It is a magnificent masterpiece. ✔️Prince’s Island was once a place where princes were exiled by the Byzantine dynasty, but now it has become the territory of the wealthy. The beautiful beaches and shady green trees attract both locals and foreign tourists. Choosing the right time to travel to the Princes Islands is very important. If you go on weekends or during summer holidays for locals, you will see a lively scene like going to a market. But if you go there during non-holidays, the town will be as peaceful as a paradise, completely different from the hustle and bustle of Istanbul. ✔️Hagia Sophia, this is a historical building in Türkiye and one of the symbols of Türkiye. The exterior of Hagia Sophia is a typical mosque dome and minaret. There is a purification pavilion (for mosques) in front of the church, and several stone pillars with carved patterns on the top stand next to it. The large and small partition windows and low-hanging chandeliers in the church maintain the light in the hall, and the exquisite chandeliers bring a warm atmosphere to the hall, and the tall dome gives people a sense of awe. The dome retains Byzantine murals and is very colorful. ☀️Starting from Ankara, passing through Eskisehir, Bursa, and finally arriving in Istanbul, this is a self-driving route full of humanistic atmosphere, and every stop is a witness to history. #trip # Self-driving # Car rental # Self-driving tour