BYZANTINE RELICS
- Half day Morning Tour (Walking Tour)
- This tour is finished at Grand Bazaar (No transfer back to hotels)
- HIPPODROME, The center of sport activities with its four monuments; The GERMAN FOUNTAIN OF WILHELM II, Egyptian Obelisk, SERPENTINE COLUMN and the COLUMN OF CONSTANTINE
- The BLUE MOSQUE The most famous mosque of Istanbul which is known as the BLUE MOSQUE as well because of its beautiful blue Iznik tiles.
- THE HAGIA SOPHIA GRAND MOSQUE This ancient basilica, built by Constantine the Great, in the 4th century and reconstructed by Justinian in the 6th century, is one of the architectural marvels of all time.
- GRAND BAZAAR (COVERED MARKET) In this labyrinth of streets and passages are more than 4000 shops with each trade having its own area; the goldsmiths’ street, the carpet sellers, Turkish arts and crafts, such as handpainted ceramic plates, hand-honed copperware, brasware and trays, water ewers, onyxware and meerschaum pipers.
- Grand Bazaar closed on Sunday / Replaced with Arasta Bazaar
- This tour is not operated on Friday
BOSPHORUS ON BOAT BUS & BOAT TOUR (AFTERNOON)
- Half Day Afternoon Tour
- CITY WALLS The first breach of the walls was by the Fourth Crusade in 1204, the second by the cannons and troops of Sultan Mehmet the Conqueror in 1453.
- DRIVE BY BUS TO GOLDEN HORN As a natural and extremely secure harbor, the Golden Horn has played an important role in the development of Istanbul. The inlet separates the European shore into two. It is approximately 8 km long, and the widest part is the entrance from the Bosphorus. Two streams drain into this inlet at its far end.
- SPICE BAZAAR (EGYPTIAN BAZAAR) The air here is filled with the enticing aromas of cinnamon, caraway, saffron, mint, thyme and every other conceivable herb and spice.
- BOAT TRIP ON THE BOSPHORUS An amazing cruise between the two continents, EUROPE and ASIA, along the Bosphorus by the Dolmabahçe and Beylerbeyi Palaces, wooden villas and mansions up to the Rumeli Fortress.
- GRAND BAZAAR (COVERED MARKET) In this labyrinth of streets and passages are more than 4000 shops with each trade having its own area; the goldsmiths' street, the carpet sellers, Turkish arts and crafts, such as handpainted ceramic plates, hand-honed copperware, brasware and trays, water ewers, onyxware and meerschaum pipers.
- THE RUMELI FORTRESS (FROM THE SEA- NO INTERIOR VISIT)
Half Day Morning Tour (By Bus)
- DOLMABAHÇE PALACE & BEZM-İ ALEM VALİDE SULTAN MOSQUE This tour is finished at Taksim & Sultanahmet (No transfer back to hotels)
- DOLMABAHÇE PALACE The Dolmabahçe Palace, a blend of various European architectural styles, was built between 1843- 1856 by Karabet Balyan, the court architect of Sultan Abdulmecid. The three-storied palace built on a symmetrical plan has 285 rooms and 43 halls. The palace has survived intact with its original decorations, furniture and the silk carpets and curtains. Its surpasses all other palaces in the world in wealth and magnificence. (Harem is not included)
- BEZM-İ ALEM VALİDE SULTAN MOSQUE The construction was originally backed by Bezm-i Alem Valide Sultan. After she died, Sultan Abdülmecid, her son, continued to support the construction of the mosque. Upon completion in 1851, it was opened for prayer.
- SHOPPING As Turkey is one of the best later producing countries in the world. We will watch a fashion-show in an outlet center which produces and manufactures different various of great quality leatherware. So it's a good opportunity to have a look at the reasonable priced good quality leather accessories. (Optional due to high traffic jam and long line for the Palace)
- This tour is not operated on Monday
GALLIPOLI ISTANBUL
- Full Day Tour Lunch Included
- Depart early morning for afternoon tour of Gallipoli. 12:30 Arrive at lunch stop in Eceabat & we drive to The World War I battle fields of Gallipoli are now a serene site. Visit the Lone Pine Australian Memorial and Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial, ANZAC Cove and Johnston's Jolly. We return to Istanbul in the evening arriving back at approximately 23:00 hours.
- Hotel Pick-up, Professional English speaking tour guide throughout the journey, Transportation in a fully air-conditioned non-smoking coach, Professional tour guide at Gallipoli, Entrance fees, Lunch.
Tour Includes
- SHOPPING As Turkey is one of the best later producing countries in the world. We will watch a fashion-show in an outlet center which produces and manufactures different various of great quality leatherware. So it's a good opportunity to have a look at the reasonable priced good quality leather accessories. (Optional due to high traffic jam and long line for the Palace)
- This tour is not operated on Monday
DOLMABAHÇE PALACE & BOSPHORUS ON BOAT
- Full Day Tour Lunch Included
- DOLMABAHÇE PALACE The Dolmabahçe Palace, a blend of various European architectural styles, was built between 1843- 1856 by Karabet Balyan, the court architect of Sultan Abdulmecid. The three storied palace built on a symmetrical plan has 285 rooms and 43 halls. The palace has survived intact with its original decorations, furniture, and the silk carpets and curtains. Its surpasses all other palaces in the world in wealth and magnificence. (Harem is not included)
- BEZM-İ ALEM VALİDE SULTAN MOSQUE The mosque's construction was originally backed by Bezm-i Alem Valide Sultan. After she died, Sultan Abdülmecid, her son, continued to support the construction of the mosque. Upon completion in 1855, it was opened for prayer services
- SHOPPING As Turkey is one of the best later producing countries in the world. We will watch a fashion-show in an outlet center which produces and manufactures different various of great quality leatherware. So it's a good opportunity to have a look at the reasonable priced good quality leather accessories. (Optional due to high traffic jam and long line for the Palace)
- CITY WALLS The first breach of the walls was by the Fourth Crusade in 1204, the second by the cannons and troops of Sultan Mehmet the Conqueror in 1453.
- DRIVE BY BUS TO GOLDEN HORN As a natural and extremely secure harbor, the Golden Horn has played an important role in the development of Istanbul. The inlet separates the European shore into two. It is approximately 8 km long, and the widest part is the entrance from the Bosphorus. Two streams drain into this inlet at its far end.
- DRIVE BY BUS TO GOLDEN HORN As a natural and extremely secure harbor, the Golden Horn has played an important role in the development of Istanbul. The inlet separates the European shore into two. It is approximately 8 km long, and the widest part is the entrance from the Bosphorus. Two streams drain into this inlet at its far end.
- SPICE BAZAAR (EGYPTIAN BAZAAR) The air here is filled with the enticing aromas of cinnamon, caraway, saffron, mint, thyme and every other conceivable herb and spice.
- BOAT TRIP ON THE BOSPHORUS An amazing cruise between the two continents, EUROPE and ASIA, along the Bosphorus by the Dolmabahçe and Beylerbeyi Palaces, wooden villas and mansions up to the Rumeli Fortress.
- THE RUMELI FORTRESS (FROM THE SEA- NO INTERIOR VISIT)
- LUNCH (Drinks are extra)
- This tour is not operated on Monday
SOLAR BEACH CLUB TOUR IN KİLYOS
- (SUMMER SEASON)
- Full Day Tour Lunch Excluded
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`Solar Beach` is a luxury resort and the most popular spot for VIP holiday
that meets all requirements of the contemporary vacation. Solar Beach Club
attracts its guests with numerous type of festivals, concerts, parties and
other mass events that take place regularly. It is always crowded and
entertaining in the club! The sandy beach of the club have sunbeds,
umbrellas, pillows and alcoves. Additionally, a beach bar, a barbecue corner, nine special terraces for sunbathing. This is an exceptional mood where you can get the maximum impressions from every second of your valued vacation! The tour price is included: Entrance to the beach, a sunbed, an umbrella, transportation and services of an accompanying guide.
TROY & GALLIPOLI (ANZACS)
- 1 Night 2 Days All Year Round
- Day 1 Istanbul to Gallipoli: Depart early morning for afternoon tour of Gallipoli. The World War I battle fields of Gallipoli are now a serene site. Visit the Lone Pine Australian Memorial and Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial, ANZAC Cove and Johnston's Jolly. Overnight Canakkale. (L)
- Hotel Pick-up, Professional English speaking tour leader throughout the journey, Transportation in a fully air-conditioned non-smoking coach, Professional tour guide at Troy and Gallipoli, Entrance fees, 1 Lunch, 1 Night Accommodation (BB).
- The combination of tours Gallipoli and Troy is operable on the sameday if pleased as a private excursion.
PAMUKKALE
- Ever Day Lunch Included All Year Round
- By Plane
NATURAL WONDER KNOWN AS COTTON CASTLE
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Early flight to Denizli. First destination is Karahayit to see Red Spring Water.
We will drive to Pamukkale and visit Hierapolis after Karahayit. The highlights
of Hierapolis are Necropolis, Roman Baths, Domitian Gate, Latrina, Oil Factory,
Frontinus Street, Agora, Byzantium Gate, Triton Fountain, Cathedral, Apollon Temple,
Plutonium, Theater and Antique Pool. Later we will take some photos from the nicest
corners of Pamukkale.
Free time for about 60 minutes to explore the natural beauties of Pamukkale. Then meet with the guide, start walking in the middle of travertines from up to down without shoes and socks. We will have lunch in a local restaurant. After the tour we will drive to Airport and flight back to Istanbul.
OTTOMAN RELICS
- Half day Afternoon Tour(Walking Tour)
- TOPKAPI PALACE The great palace of the Ottoman Sultans from the 15th to the 19th centuries, housing an exquisite collection of precious gems, jewellery thrones of sultans, costumes worn by the sultans and their families; miniatures, the Holy Mantle; CHAMBER OF SACRED RELICS.
- HAGIA IRENE CHURCH Built during the same period (4th century) as its neighbour the Hagia Sophia.The name Hagia Irene Church means ''Godly'' or ''Holy Wisdom'' in Greek. After the conquest of Istanbul it was incorporated into the grounds of Topkapi Palace and like many other churches was converted into a mosque. However there were no major changes made to the building's structure.
- This tour is not operated on Tuesday
BYZANTINE & OTTOMAN RELICS
- Full Day TourLunch Included(Walking Tour)
- HIPPODROME, The center of sport activities with its four monuments; The GERMAN FOUNTAIN OF WILHELM II, Egyptian Obelisk, SERPENTINE COLUMN and the COLUMN OF CONSTANTINE.The BLUE MOSQUE The most famous mosque of Istanbul which is known as the BLUE MOSQUE as well because of its beautiful blue Iznik tiles.
- THE HAGIA SOPHIA GRAND MOSQUE This ancient basilica, built by Constantine the Great, in the 4th century and reconstructed by Justinian in the 6th century, is one of the architectural marvels of all time. (Visit is not possible on Friday due to Friday Prayer)GRAND BAZAAR (COVERED MARKET) In this labyrinth of streets and passages are more than 4000 shops with each trade having its own area; the goldsmiths' street, the carpet sellers, Turkish arts and crafts, such as handpainted ceramic plates, hand-honed copperware, brasware and trays, water ewers, onyxware and meerschaum pipers.
- HAGIA IRENE CHURCH Built during the same period (4th century) as it's neighbour the Hagia Sophia.The name Hagia Irene Church means `Godly` or `Holy Wisdom` in Greek. After the conquest of Istanbul it was incorporated into the grounds of Topkapi Palace and like many other churches was converted into a mosque. However there were no major changes made to the building's structure. (Hagia Irene Church closed on Tuesday)
- TOPKAPI PALACE The great palace of the Ottoman Sultans from the 15th to the 19th centuries, housing an exquisite collection of precious gems, jewellery thrones of sultans, costumes worn by the sultans and their families; miniatures, the Holy Mantle; CHABER OF SACRED RELICS.
- Harem is not included in the program and visit is due to extra entrance fee.
- Visioned during the tours
- *OBELISK OF THEODOSIUS *SERPENTINE COLUMN *GERMAN FOUNTAIN OF WILHELM II
- This tour is existing on morning and afternoon
- Grand Bazaar closed on Sunday / Replaced with Arasta Bazaar
- This tour is not operated on Tuesday & Friday
BOSPHORUS & TWO CONTINENTS
- Full Day Tour Lunch Included
- CITY WALLS The first breach of the walls was by the Fourth Crusade in 1204, the second by the cannons and troops of Sultan Mehmet the Conqueror in 1453.
- DRIVE BY BUS TO GOLDEN HORN As a natural and extremely secure harbor, the Golden Horn has played an important role in the development of Istanbul. The inlet separates the European shore into two. It is approximately 8 km long, and the widest part is the entrance from the Bosphorus. Two streams drain into this inlet at its far end.
- SPICE BAZAAR (EGYPTIAN BAZAAR) The air here is filled with the enticing aromas of cinnamon, caraway, saffron, mint, thyme and every other conceivable herb and spice.
- BOAT TRIP ON THE BOSPHORUS An amazing cruise between the two continents, EUROPE and ASIA, along the Bosphorus by the Dolmabahçe and Beylerbeyi Palaces, wooden villas and mansions up to the Rumeli Fortress.
- THE RUMELI FORTRESS (FROM THE SEA) (NO INTERIOR VISIT)
- SHOPPING As Turkey is one of the best leather producing countries in the world. We will watch a fashion-show in an outlet center which produces and manufactures different varieus of great quality leatherware. So it’s a good opportunity to have a look at the reasonable priced good quality leather accessories. (Optional due to high traffic jam and long line for the Palace)
- BOSPHORUS BRIDGE Unique chance to step from one continent (ASIA) to another (EUROPE)
- BEYLERBEYİ PALACE The summer residence of Ottoman Sultans with its original furniture and magnificent gardens with the HAREM on the ASIAN SIDE.
- ÇAMLICA HILL one of the highest point in Istanbul. At the top of it you can rest and admire the magnificent panorama of Istanbul and the Bosphorus from the beautiful gardens, landscape in traditional style, as you sip your drinks in a cafeteria.
- Also visioned during the tours
- ÇIRAĞAN PALACE * HOTEL KEMPINSKI*
- ORTAKÖY MOSQUE * MILITARY HIGH SCHOOL*
- LUNCH (Drinks are extra)
- This tour is not operated on Monday
SWIMMING TOUR IN ŞİLE
- (SUMMER SEASON)
- Full Day Tour Lunch Included
- The Şile Resort Hotel Beach is the best private beach near the city which was built at the blue flagged Şile bay besides the Black Sea. Facilities include; Outdoor and indoor pools, Gym, Sauna, Beach Bar, Garden Restaurant and Pool Tables. You can peacefully bathe in a hygienic pool of 1102 m2 and enjoy the pleasure of swimming in the clean and crystal clear sea. The tour price is included: Bus Transfer, Guide, Beach and Hotel entrance fee, Lunch, Sunbeds and Umbrellas.
TROY ISTANBUL
- Full Day Tour Lunch Included
- Depart early morning for afternoon tour of Troy 12:30 Arrive at lunch stop in Eceabat & we take a ferry across the Dardanelles and drive to Troy which is famous with the legendary Trojan Horse from the times of Beautiful Helen, the Queen of Sparta, and Paris, the Trojan Prince. After the tour, we return back to ferry port to take a ferry across the Dardanelles 17:00 We return to Istanbul in the evening arriving back at approximately 23:00 hours.
- Hotel Pick-up, Professional English speaking tour leader throughout the journey, Transportation in a fully air-conditioned non-smoking coach, Professional tour guide at Troy, Entrance fees, Lunch.
- The combination of tours Gallipoli and Troy is operable on the sameday if pleased as a private excursion.
CAPPADOCIA
- 2 or 3 Days Tour Everyday All Year By Plane or Bus
- Walk through the `Fairy Chimneys` in Devrent Valley, Paşabağ (Monks) Valley, practice pottery production with the ancient technique in Avanos, visit to Göreme, the `open-air museum` holding the earliest finest examples of frescoes, Pigeon Valley, petrified valley of Uçhisar, the highest point in the region. Overnight in Cappadocia.
Day 1
- Visit to the Hospital Monastery. Walk into the `wonderland` at Red Valley, and the village of Çavuşin with rock-out dwellings. Underground city of Özkonak, rock-cut city beneath the earth up to 8-9 levels where early Christians used to hide from Roman and Byzantine persecution. Explore the rock formation in Çatalkaya. A fantastic overview of the fairy chimneys from Esentepe. Overnight in Cappadocia.
Day 2
- Derinkuyu Underground city, walk through amazing Ihlara Valley. Visit to the monasteries at Yaprakhisar and Selime. Visit to the 13th century Seljukian Ağzıkarahan Caravanserai.
Day 3
EPHESUS & VIRGIN MARY'S HOUSE
- Every Day Lunch Included All Year Round
- THE MOST FAMOUS AND THE MOST VISITED HISTORIC SITE IN TURKEY
Day 1
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Early flight to Izmir, We leave the colorful town of behind you will pass through
the verdant countryside before arriving at Ephesus. Our first stop is the Virgin
Mary s House you will drive nearly for 25 minutes. According to Predominant
Christian tradition, Mary was brought to Ephesus by the Apostle John after
the Resurrection of Christ and lived out her days there.
This is based mainly on the traditional belief that John came to Ephesus combined with the biblical statement that Jesus Consigned her to John's care (John 19:26-27). Ephesus tour is starting with your local Ephesus guide; walking tour will take you through one of the most magnificent excavations in the world.
See the Odeon, The Fountain of Trajan, the stream baths of Scholastic, the temple of Hadrian and impressive library of Ephesus. The library is adorned with columns and statues. The Grand Theatre, where Saint Paul preached, is the largest theatre is antiquity with capacity of 24.000 seats. You will return to the bus through the Arcadian Way, where Mark Anthony and Cleopatra once rode in procession. The visit of Ephesus Open Air Museum takes nearly 2 hours. After the Lunch Break, The next stop on your tour is the Temple of Artemis (Diana), built in a honour of the Greek Goddess of hunting, wild nature and fertility, Deemed as one of the Seven wonders of the ancient world.
The temple of Artemis used to be the largest marble temple in the ancient Greek world since it was four times as the big as the Parthenon in Athens, Greece.
The temple served as both a marketplace and religious institution. Offerings by thousands of pilgrims each year enable the temple to grow so wealthy that it became the world`s first bank. Today, little remains of the magnificent structure. Your guide will describe its importance, its wealth and tension that existed between the Romans and Christians that settled in the area over the centuries. Afterwards, you drive back to İzmir Airport and flight back to Istanbul
ANKARA CAPPADOCIA KONYA PAMUKKALE EPHESUS
- 4 Days 3 Nights By Plane All Year Round
- Departures on Sunday & Tuesdays
DAY 1 ANKARA / CAPPADOCIA
Tour starts in the morning from the Hotel or from the Ankara Esenboğa Airport. Visit the Hittite Museum and Mausoleum of Atatürk. After lunch drive to Cappadocia. Dinner & overnight (L, D).
- Breakfast at the hotel, morning visit to the underground city of Kaymaklı & Citadel of Uçhisar. After lunch continue with the valley of "Göreme" & openair museum. The last sites will be Paşabağ valley and Avanos. Return to hotel for dinner & overnight (B, L, D).
DAY 2 CAPPADOCIA
- Early departure for Konya. On the way visit the 13 th century Seljukian caravanserai "Sultanhan". The next stop will be Konya which is famous with Mevlâna Museum and the Theological Scholl of Whirling Dervishes. Lunch enroute, drive to Pamukkale. Dinner and overnight (B, L, D,).
DAY 3 CAPPADOCIA / KONYA / PAMUKKALE
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Breakfast and visit the ancient city of Hierapolis. The ruins of the
biggest Necropolis Graveyard of the ancient world, Roman Baths,
Basilica and calcium cliffs. Drive to Meryemana and visit House
of Virgin Mary. After lunch Continue to Ephesus, the Romen Capital
of Asia Minor.
Visit the ruins of Odeon, Hercules Gate, the Temple of Hadrian, the magnificient library, Agora and fantastic greco-roman theatre. Drive to İzmir airport for your flight or transfer to your hotels ın kusadası or İzmir (B)
DAY 4 PAMUKKALE / KUSADASI / İZMİR
- Sunday Departures Can Be Extended To 6 Days Terminating Istanbul Including Pergamum & Troy.
