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IZMIR ANTALYA
The west and the East have never been so close to each other before. Istanbul, a city which will take you into a journey paved with Roman and Ottoman motives. You will discover the cohesion of cultures lying next to each other. Byzantium, Constantinople or Istanbul; whatever you call, it is the city where you will taste the exotic east and modern west together.
ISTANBUL DAILY CITY TOURS
Tour 1 : BYZANTINE RELICS Half Day
Departure from your hotel. Visit St. Sophia, one of the greatest marvels of architecture constructed as a basilica in the 6th. Century by Emperor Justinien. Continue to Blue Mosque famous with its blue Iznik tiles and unique with its 6 minarets. The next stop is Hippodrome, Center of sportive (chariot races, athletics) events and political activities of the old city. Then, visit Turkish & Islamic Arts Museum. The last stop is Grand Covered Bazaar, the most attractive shopping center and the biggest "souk" in the world with nearly 4000 shops of antiques, jewelry, gold, carpets and leatherwear.
Tour 2: OTTOMAN RELICS Half Day
Departure from your hotel an visit Topkapi Palace, imperial residence of Ottoman Sultans exhibiting imperial treasury, Chinese porcelain, weapons, calligraphy section etc. Then, visit to Suleymaniye Mosque, masterpiece of famous architect Sinan, built in the name of Suleyman the Magnificent during the 16th. century.
Tour 3: BYZANTINE & OTTOMAN RELICS Full Day
Combination of Tour 1 and Tour 2. St. Sophia, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Grand Covered bazaar, Topkapi Palace, Suleymaniye Mosque. Lunch is included.
Tour 4: BOSPHORUS TOUR Half Day
Departure from your hotel and visit Spice Bazaar where you will experience the mystical smells of different aromas of various spices. Then embark on a cruise for a sail through the waterway which separates two continents, Asia and Europe. You will have a chance to take a picture of marble palaces, historical wooden villas of Ottoman architecture. Next stop is the Rumeli Fortress, historical armaments built by conqueror to control and protect Bosphorus.
Tour 5: TWO CONTINENTS Half Day
Drive on the Bosphorus bridge to step from one continent to another. Visit Camlica Hill which expose excellent panoramic view of Istanbul and Bosphorus. The next visit is to Beylerbeyi Palace, the summer residence of Ottoman Sultans. Time to enjoy shopping at Beylerbeyi, a typical suburb reflecting old Istanbul.
Tour 6: BOSPHORUS & TWO CONTINENTS Full Day
Combination of tour 4 and tour 5. Lunch is included.
Tour 7: ORIENT SHOW BY NIGHT
You will be picked up from your hotel and drive through illuminated Istanbul and tour on the Bosphorus Coastline. Dinner at a first class restaurant with a half bottle of wine or a soft drink. Enjoy lively floor show of belly dancing, Anatolian folklore and dancer.
IZMIR DAILY TOURS
IZMIR CITY TOUR Half Day
Visit the ancient Agora and Alexander the Grate's Castle overlooking the city of Izmir. Then visit the Archeological and Ethnographic Museums.
EPHESUS AND MARY'S HOUSE Full Day
Drive to Selcuk, and visit the Shrine of Virgin Mary, where she is believed to spent her last days. Proceed to ancient Ephesus and see the odeon, the bouleterion, the fountains, the temples, the brothel, the library, the agoras, the great theater, the roman baths, the gymnasiums. After lunch visit the Archeological Museum, St. John's Basilica and his tomb and the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world. Lunch is included.
PERGAMUM Full Day
Drive to Pergamum. Visit the Acropolis, and see, the Temple of Athena, the library, the Royal Palaces, the Temple of Trojan, the steepest theater of the world, the Temple of Dionysos, the Altar of Zeus (Seat of Satan). Then visit Archeological Museum and Asclepion, ancient medical center. Lunch is included.
SARDIS Full Day
Drive to Sardis, the capital of ancient Lydia. See the significant ruins of Acropolis. Visit the Temple of Cybele and Diana. See the golden river Pactalos and the Royal Road. Then visit the reconstructed Synagogue, the Gymnasium. Lunch is included.
PRIENE - MILETUS - DYDIMA Full Day
Depart for Priene, the first planned city of the ancient world. Visit the theater, the Temple of Athena, the prytaneion, the agora, and the Altar of Zeus and Cybele. Proceed to Miletus, one of the principal Ionian cities and home of Thales. Visit the theater, the Byzantine Fortress, the delphinium, the nymphaeum, the bouleterion, the Faustina Baths. Then, continue to Dydima and visit the Temple of Apollo. Lunch is included.
PAMUKKALE (HIERAPOLIS) Full Day
Drive to Pamukkale (the cotton castle) one of the most spectacular sites. See the wonderful formations of the travertine and watch the cataracts falling into basins at the bottom of the mountain. Visit the ancient city Hierapolis, the Monument and thermal baths. Lunch is included.
ANTALYA DAILY TOURS
TERMESSOS AND DUDEN WATERFALL Full Day
Termessos is located on the top of a mountain 1000 meters above sea level, with its excellent preserved monuments and fresh mountain air. See the gymnasium, odeon, theater, agora and acropolis. Following lunch, visit the Duden Waterfall which cascades over a cliff into the Mediterranean. Lunch is included. Walking shoes are advisable for the visit to Termessos.
PERGE - ASPENDOS - SIDE- MANAVGAT WATERFALL Full Day
In the morning, drive to Perge whose story dates back to 1000 B.C. Visit the magnificent Roman and Hellenistic structures. Proceed to Aspendos, see the well preserved Theater, the Acropolis and the Agora. Continue Side which used to be a well known slave market during the Roman period. The last stop is Waterfall of Manavgat. Lunch is included.
KEKOVA - MYRA - St. NICHOLAS Full Day Boat Trip
Departure on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
In the morning cruise to the sunken city of Kekova. After lunch, visit the Church of St. Nicholas who was the bishop in the 4 th. century. Then, visit Myra where St. Paul met apostles before their journey to Rome. You will have time to swim on the way back to Antalya. Lunch is included.
CRUISE TO PHASELIS Full Day Departure on Tuesday and Saturday
In the morning, sail via Kemer to Phaselis. Visit three harbors, theater, and agora. Free time for swimming and sunbathing. Lunch is included. |
