Originally the tour had included a night stop in Ankara – however due to the recent bombing Ankara was replaced by the small town of Beypazari.

Beypazari is a good 1.5 hours (driving) West of Ankara; its historic is nicely renovated in Ottoman style – and is also home to a small museum, that provides a great introduction into the life and customs during the Ottoman time.

According to Lonely Planet the area around Beypazari produces more than half of the carrots consumed in all Turkey – easily recognizable by the carrot monument. Carrots are also part of the local specialty baklava.