Turkey to Helsinki

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.

Popularly known as the ‘Daughter of Baltic’, Helsinki is the capital city of Finland and is an age old found city by the Finnish residents. Walking on the path to match the international standards, Helsinki, is upgrading on its levels of infrastructure and architectural growth. The best time to visit the city is in the summers, when the place appears highly flamboyant and peppy, with everyone enjoying the party mood, taking off their heavy overcoats. With a population of about 6,04,380, the city manages to make the most impressive mark compared to all other cities of the country. Famous for its exciting festivals, Helsinki enjoys its traditions to the fullest. The festivals bringing light to its culture are: Lux Helsinki, Vappu, Helsinki-päivä, Juhannus, and Joulu. It is preferable to carry a language translation book along, as the majority of residents only speak and understand Finnish language. Travelling is not a worrisome task as all international and domestic flights land at the Helsinki-Vantaa International Airport. One can also opt for the train, car and bus mediums of travelling. If you have ample amount of money in your wallet, then spend it on the helicopter ride, which takes you to the city in just 18 minutes. In summers, the charm of the city is at its peak and one can encounter multiple eye-striking locations at the city. From Suomenlinna to the Seurasaari Open Air Museum, Pihlajasaari, Korkeasaari, you can go on and on about the beauty of these places and their structural formation. With numerous churches, galleries, monuments and parks on your way, one can be assured of a fun-filled trip with their entire family. With an active cultural life, the visitors can take full benefit of their opera shoes, orchestra and other important festivals. Dive through the serene waves, and enjoy your stay at the relaxing beaches, which are the best option to find the summer streak. Eat out and have a sip of coffee at the expansively formed best class cosmopolitan restaurants and spend a gala time with your family. Exploring the wonderful city becomes much easier, when you are sure that all your arrangements are intact and satisfying. In this MakeMyTrip.com lends a helping hand by providing you with a facility of online tickets booking and accommodation. With cheap deals and budget friendly offers, one can assure themselves and their family a nice stay at the versatile city of Helsinki.