PRE TOUR
CODE: (B.T.S. 2) TROY & ANZACS - ASSOS - PERGAMUM -
İZMİR-EPHESUS -
18 June
2009: Çanakkale-Asos
Early morning departure for Gallipoli from Istanbul. Visit the battle fields and
the Turkish, ANZAC, and the British War Memorials in Gallipoli. Then take
a ferry to cross Dardanelles and lunch in Canakkale. Proceed to Troy. After
visiting the remains of this legendary city drive to Assos and visit the Acropolis
and Temple of Athena, Dinner and overnight stay.
19 June 2009: Pergamum-Kusadasi
Early morning departure for Pergamum. Visit the ancient city of Pergamum, the Asclepion
and the Red Court. Then drive to Izmir, birthplace of Homer. A short tour of the
city before dinner and overnight stay in Kusadasi.
20 June 2009: Ephesus
After breakfast drive to Selcuk to visit the House of Virgin Mary.
Then proceed to ancient city of Ephesus. Lunch at a local restaurant and
then visit the Archaeological Museum. Drive back to Izmir. Dinner and overnight
stay in Kusadasi.
21 June 2009 :
Istanbul
After Breakfast transfer to airport and fly to Istanbul and transfer to
Hotel
POST TOUR
CODE: (B.T. 30) ANKARA & CAPPADOCIA TOUR
27 June
2009: Ankara-Cappadocia
Early Flight to Ankara and visit the
world-famous Anatolian Civilisations, Museum and the Mausoleum of Atatürk.
Lunch en route. Then drive along
the picturesque Salt Lake and visit the 13th century Seljukian Caravanserai, Agzıkarahan
on the ancient Silk Road before you arrive in Cappadocia. Overnight stay in Cappadocia.
28 June 2009: Cappadocia
Visit the Göreme Open Air Museum, the
Uchisar Fortress and the
Pigeon Valley, Lunch in a local restaurant
and visits to Devrent Valley Zelve
and Pasabagı. Then we have some time for shopping as the area is world famous for
its handicrafts such as genuine root-dye carpets souvenirs and etc. Overnight stay
in Cappadocia.
29 June 2009 : Cappadocia- Ankara
Visit Kaymakli Underground City. Lunch on the way and finally return to Ankara dinner and overnight stay
30 June 2009 : Flight
Free untill your flight time . Transfer to airport and
flight to home ( Return International Tickets should
be Ankara departure)
DAILY TOURS FOR
PARTICIPANTS AND
SPOUSES
IMPERIAL
TOUR
Introduction
to the city’s imperial history by driving around
the Golden Horn and the great walls of
Constantinople.
St.Sophia:
The magnificent Byzantine Church; one of the
finest architectural works in the world. It has
been nominated as the 8th wonder of the
world by many historians.
Blue Mosque:
One of the largest mosques in Istanbul dating
form the 17th century it is one if the
principal adornments on the skyline of Istanbul.
Also famous for its blue tiles and 6 minarets.
Museum of
Turkish and Islamic Arts: Former Palace of
Ibrahim Pasa; today it
is a museum which you can see the old Turkish way
of life.
Hippodrome:
The former center of sportive and political
activities of Constantinople. During the visit
you’ll be able to see the Obelisk from Egypt,
Serpentine Column from Delphi and fountain of
Willhelm II.
Grand
Bazaar:
In addition to its historical importance,
it’s a bazaar that will tempt even the nonshoppers
with its rich collection of souvenirs.
OTTOMAN
WONDERS TOUR
Topkapi
Palace: The former imperial residence from
where the Great Ottoman was ruled. Today a
spectacular
museum that has one of the largest
collections of Chinese and Japanese
porcelain.
The Treasury
Section of Topkapi Palace: The place is very
famous treasury of the Royal Family.
Suleymaniye
Mosque: The mosque of Sultan Suleyman ‘ THE
MAGNIFICENT’ built in the 16th century
by SINAN, the famous architect of the
time.
Golden Horn:
Drive along the Golden Horn by the Roman Land
walls and churches of Byzantine
Period.
BOSPHORUS
CRUISE
After a
short visit to the famous Egyptian spice bazaar an
unforgettable excursion starts
between
two continents, Europe and Asia . The cruise takes
you along the Bosphorus, past the European style
palaces of Ottomans, Dolmabahçe and Beylerbeyi, as
well as beautiful wooden kiosks from the
19th century.
Also
mansions and modern villas which form the elegant
sections of the city.
ASIA
& MAIDEN’S TOWER
Beylerbeyi
Palace: A pleasant drive to the Asian part of
Istanbul over the intercontinental Bosphorus
Bridge. First stop will be at the Çamlıca Hill ,
the highest point of Istanbul for a panoramic
view, then a short drive to a small village by the
Bosphorus called Beylerbeyi to visit the
19th century summer palace of the
Sultans. The Beylerbeyi Palace on the Asiatic
shore was finished in 1865 and served as a summer
residence which has 24 rooms and six big
halls.
Visit of
Maiden’s Tower: Welcome to one of the romantic
symbols of Istanbul. It is built on an island at
the
the Bosphorus .The history of this small
tower dates back 2500 years to the period of the
Ancient Greek, the Byzantine and The Ottoman
Empires.
ISTANBUL BY
NIGHT
After a
short drive you will be taken to an exclusive
night club where you will taste famous Turkish
cuisine. Dinner will
be served as starting variety of Turkish mezes,
main course and deserts . After dinner, a
spectacular oriental show will be performed by
well known belly dancers, folkloric groups from
various regions of Anatolia and Turkish
singers.
PRINCE’S
ISLAND
After a
relaxing cruise on the Marmara Sea, you will
arrive at Buyukada,
famous
for it’s beautifully decorated old wooden
houses, pine trees and wonderful panoramic views.
The tour will include a horse back carriage drive
through quiet, narrow streets around the Island ,
good food in a fish restaurant and time for
leisure. This resort is 28 km. off Istanbul
in the south eastern part of the Marmara
Sea.
