Sightseeing for turkey

Wonderful Istanbul Photos

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Wonderful Istanbul Photos. İf You will come to turkey you should see istanbul ...

Buy a Carpet from turkey

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Turkish carpets are famous all over the world. There are carpets available for every budget throughout the country. You will find them at bazaars, on the streets, in factories and showrooms. During your visit to Turkey, you will most likely be invited to visit one of the carpet showrooms or factories. Here, you will get the opportunity to learn about the process of creating carpets, from the beginning of dying the wool or silk, to the final stage of hand weaving. At the end of the tour you are presented with a dazzling carpet show, making it hard to resist a purchase. Hand-woven carpets gain value with age.

Bosphorus

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Experience the historically and symbolically significant Bosphorus, the narrow strait that divides Europe from Asia. From here you see the Istanbul skyline, one of the most dramatic in the world. Two massive suspension bridges now span these bustling waters, in which tour boats, ferries, and fishing vessels vie for space. Tours up the Bosphorus stop at several notable buildings, including the Sultans' 19th-century Dolmabahçe Palace. On the far Asian shores lie Uskudar (Scutari), where Florence Nightingale nursed the wounded during the Crimean War; the charming Ottoman summer palace of Beylerbeyi; and a whole series of delightful villages full of fresh fish restaurants and fine old mansions, built by the 19th-century aristocracy. Looming at each other across the water are several Byzantine and Ottoman castles, including Anadoluhisar and Rumelihisar.

WESTERN TURKEY

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DAY 01 : Arrival istanbul
On arrival Istanbul Our transfer team will pick you up at Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Transfer you to the hotel, giving info about tours and overnight istanbul.

DAY 02 : (Istanbul city tour)
Breakfast, then we move on to visit some of the most important historical sights of Istanbul such as the Blue Mosque, St Sophia, Grand Bazaar Hippodrome Obelisk and Topkapi Palace (Harem room optional extra).� In the evening back to hotel &� Overnight in istanbul

DAY 03: Bosphorus Cruise
Breakfast at hotel after which we drive Eminonu Port to board the regular city boat for a 2 hour Bosphorous Cruise. Enjoy this relaxing cruise along the shoreline while your guide explains to you the history of sights seen while onboard. We then continue on land to visit the magnificent Dolmabahce Palace and then also visit Camlica Hill for panoramic views over the city.�� Overnight in Istanbul

DAY 04: Gallipoli , Canakkale
06:30 am early in the morning departure for Gallipoli. Arrival Gallipoli around noon time and start touring in Gallipoli; visit Anzac Cove, Lone Pine Australian Memorial, Johnston s Jolly, (Turkish and Allied trenches and tunnels), The Nek, Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial. Evening transfer to Canakkale check-in hotel, Overnight in Canakkale .

DAY 05: Troy, Pergamon, Kusadasi
After breakfast, visit the famous archeological and mythological site of Troy, home of the "Trojan Horse" and "Helen of Troy". Then depart �for Pergamon and visiting a city dating back to the time of Alexander the Great and once one of the main centers of learning in the ancient world. Visit Acropolis, the Steepest theatre of the ancient World. Asclepion was one of the best medical centers of its time and included Galen. Dinner and Overnight in Kusadasi

DAY 06: Pamukkale
After breakfast, depart for a full day tour to Pamukkale; visit the ancient city of Hierepolis, a city that gained importance in the Roman times because of its thermal springs and Ancient pool . Over the centuries, the calsium, salts in the water have formed into one of the most unique natural sights of the World. Overnight in Kusadasi

DAY 07 : Ephesus
After breakfast a full day tour to Ephesus; one of the grandest cities in the Roman world. Drive to Meryemana and visit the house of Virgin Mary. Continue to Ephesus the Capital of Asia Minor. Visit the ruins of Odeon, herculas gate, the temple of Hadrian, the magnificent library, Agora and fantastic Greco Roman theatre.
Overnight in Kusadasi

DAY 08 : Kusadasi, Didyma, Miletos, Priene, Marmaris
We will leave early and journey to Priene which is an example of a truly ancient city, whose history dates back to the 10th century B.C. Highlights include the Temple of Athena Polias, the Ecclesiasterium and the Agora. We next visit Miletus where the Philosopher Thales was born. He coined the phrase "Know Thyself". We will inspect the Delphinion, Baths of Faustina and the Council Chamber. Our last visit is to Didyma which served as a religious sanctuary to the god Apollo. The oracular inscriptions date as far back as 600 BC. Among the highlights are the Temple of Apollo and the Stadium. We then return to Kusadasi for the night. (B,D)

DAY 09 : Marmaris
We will leave the hotel after breakfast and drive to Marmaris with lunch en route. In the afternoon we embark on our yachts and settle down for a relaxing dinner.

DAY 10 : Ekincik
After breakfast, our first stop is Ekincik. You will find the chance to visit the Dalyan village, ancient city of Caunos, mud baths, Koycegiz River and Iztuzu Lagoon, the home of Caretta Caretta turtles. Lunch, dinner and overnight in Ekincik. (B,L,D)

DAY 11 : Bedri Rahmi
After breakfast you will sail through Kurdoglu. Lunch in Manastir Bay. Dinner and overnight in Bedri Rahmi Bay. (B,L,D)

DAY 12 :Gocek
After breakfast cruise sailing between the Gocek's bays. Dinner and overnight in Yassica Islands. (B,L,D)

DAY 13 : Fethiye-Istanbul
We arrive in Fethiye in the early afternoon and disembark for our drive to Dalaman for our departure on flight to Istanbul. and Overnight in istanbul

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Turkey Tour

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ITINERARY

DAY - 1 ARRIVAL IN ISTANBUL
Arrival and transfer from the airport to hotel (S Class) and overnight.

DAY - 2 ISTANBUL TOUR (B-L)

08.15 After breakfast departing for Bosphorus & Two Continents tour.

Visiting: Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Bazaar), mystical smells of different aromas of various spices. Shops selling fruits, vegetables, flowers, fish etc..

Bosphorus Cruise, through the waterway separating the two continents, Europe and Asia, with a possibility to take photographs of marble palaces, ancient wooden villas of Ottoman architecture besides modern residentials and luxurious apartments. Rumeli Fortress, Historical armament built by the Conquerer to control and protect Bosphorus. A unique example of military architecture. LUNCH
* Rumeli Fortress is closed on Wednesday
Dolmabahce Palace, The last residence for Ottoman Sultans with 365 rooms and 22 saloons. Famous with the great collection of European antiquity, furniture and 4.5 tons chandelier.
Bosphorus Bridge, unique chance to step from one continent (Europe) to another (Asia) in 2 minutes. Camlica Hill, exposing a panoramic view of Istanbul and Bosphorus from the best point of view. 17.00 Tour ends.

Tonight, transfer to the bus station and overnight bus trip to Kusadasi at 19:00.

DAY - 3 EPHESUS TOUR (B-L)
Arrive early in the morning to Kusadasi and transfer to the hotel to check-in. After departing for full guided Ephesus Tour. Visit Temple of Artemis, Ephesus Ruins (Theatre, Celsius Library, Agora, Odeon, Domitianus Temple, Trajan Fountain, Roman Latrine). Lunch and visit St. John, Museum and House of Virgin Mary. Transfer to Hotel after the tour and Overnight.

DAY - 4 PERGAMUM TOUR (B-L)
After breakfast, departing for full guided Pergamum tour. Visit to Aesculapium, ancient medical center built in the name of Aesculapis, "God of Medicine". Lunch in a local restaurant. After lunch continue to Pergamum Acropolis. Visit Athena and Trojan Temples, Temple of Zeus, Temple of Dionysos, Gymnasium of Youth, Odeon, Library, Agora, Great Theatre and Roman Bath. Tour ends around 17.00 and back to hotel.

DAY - 5 PAMUKKALE TOUR (B-L)
After breakfast, depart to visit the ancient city of Hierapolis (full guided Pamukkale tour) . The ruins of the biggest Necropolis Graveyard of the ancient world, Roman Baths, Bazilica and calcium cliffs, after Lunch Red Spring. Swimming in Kleopatra Thermal Pool (not included tour prices). Back to Kusadasi after the tour, transfer to the bus station and overnight bus trip to Cappadocia.

DAY - 6 CAPPADOCIA TOUR 1 (B-L)
Arrive early in Cappadocia. Pick from the bus station and drive to accommodation. After check-in and breakfast, departing for Full guided Cappadocia Tour 1. Starting the tour to visit Devrent Valley, Zelve Open-Air Museum, Monk's valley (Pasabagi) where you will find the world known fairy chimneys. Break for lunch in Avanos and then continue on to the Goreme Open-Air Museum where you will visit the numerous rock carved churches and monasteries. Depart for a panaromic view of Esentepe and then on to Uchisar, a natural rock castle at the end of the tour back to the hotel. Dinner and Overnight stay in Cappadocia.

DAY - 7 CAPPADOCIA TOUR 2 (B-L)
After breakfast, departing for Full guided Cappadocia Tour 2 . This time to visit the famous Derinkuyu Underground City. Afterwards a short hike through the green Ihlara Valley along the stream visiting some of the churches along the way. Stop in Belisirma for lunch and then on to Selime for a panoramic view. After the tour, transfer to the bus station overnight bus back to Istanbul. (You can always extend your tour with additional days.)

DAY - 8 ARRIVAL IN ISTANBUL
Arrive early in the morning to Istanbul where tour ends.

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Turkey Package Tour

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ITINERARY

DAY - 1 ARRIVAL IN ISTANBUL
Arrival and transfer from the airport to hotel (S Class Boutique Hotel) and overnight.

DAY - 2 ISTANBUL TOUR (B-L)

08.15 After breakfast, departing for Bosphorus & Two Continents tour.

Visiting: Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Bazaar), mystical smells of different aromas of various spices. Shops selling fruits, vegetables, flowers, fish etc..

DAY - 3 EPHESUS TOUR (B-L)
Arrive early in the morning to Kusadasi and transfer to the hotel to check-in. After, departing for full guided Ephesus Tour. Visit Temple of Artemis, Ephesus Ruins (Theatre, Celsius Library, Agora, Odeon, Domitianus Temple, Trajan Fountain, Roman Latrine). Lunch and visit St. John, Museum and House of Virgin Mary. Transfer to Hotel and Overnight.

DAY - 5 PAMUKKALE TOUR (B-L)
After breakfast depart to visit the ancient city of Hierapolis (full guided Pamukkale tour) . The ruins of the biggest Necropolis Graveyard of the ancient world, Roman Baths, Bazilica and calcium cliffs, after Lunch Red Spring. Swimming in Kleopatra Thermal Pool (not included tour prices). Back to Kusadasi after the tour, transfer to the bus station and overnight bus trip to Cappadocia.

DAY - 6 CAPPADOCIA
Arrive early in Cappadocia and check-in to Cave Hotel. We rest today.

DAY - 7 CAPPADOCIA TOUR 1 (B-L-D)
After breakfast pick from your hotel and depart for Full guided Cappadocia Tour 1. Starting the tour to visit Devrent Valley, Zelve Open-Air Museum, Monk's valley (Pasabagi) where you will find the world known fairy chimneys. Break for lunch in Avanos and then continue on to the Goreme Open-Air Museum where you will visit the numerous rock carved churches and monasteries. Depart for a panaromic view of Esentepe and then on to Uchisar, a natural rock castle at the end of the tour back to the hotel. Dinner and Overnight stay in Cappadocia.

DAY - 8 CAPPADOCIA TOUR 2 (B-L)
After breakfast, departing for Full guided Cappadocia Tour 2. This time to visit the famous Derinkuyu Underground City. Afterwards a short hike through the green Ihlara Valley along the stream visiting some of the churches along the way. Stop in Belisirma for lunch and then on to Selime for a panoramic view. After the tour back to hotel and overnight.

DAY - 9 MT. NEMRUT (B-L-D)
Departure in the morning from Cappadocia. After passed Kayseri we will stop to visit the 13 th century Seljukian Caravanserai “Karatayhan”. The next stop will be in Pinarbasi for a short tea break then drive to Tekir for lunch. After lunch drive to Kahramanmaras. We will stop there and have the worldwide famous ice-cream in a local cafe then drive to KAHTA. Arrival, check in to hotel, relaxing for a while then we will drive to Atatürk Dam’s lake for dinner. After dinner drive back to the hotel and overnight in 3 star hotel.

DAY - 10 MT. NEMRUT -SANLIURFA TOUR (B-L-D)
Very early departure to drive up to Mt.Nemrut. After get off the minibuses 25 minutes climbing on foot to the top where we will watch the beautiful sunrise between the colossal size statues and heads of the Kings and Gods. After sunrized visit the ruins of Nemrut and free time to walk around then drive back to Kahta using different road to see the ruins of ARSEMIA, Roman bridge of CENDERE and tümülüs tomb of KARAKUS. Arrival in Kahta, breakfast and relaxing then drive to Sanliurfa and on the way we will stop to see ATATÜRK DAM which is the biggest Dam in MiddleEast. Arrival in Sanliurfa, check in to hotel and have lunch in a local restaurants which is famous with its Kababs. After lunch visit the oriental old covered bazaar, Abraham’s Cave and the pools of holy carp surrounding it then drive to HARRAN a village of spellbinding mud-brick beehive houses mentioned in the book of Genesis where Abraham spend last years of his life. Visit the ruins of Harran including city walls ,oldest Islamic university and the castle dated to 8th century.Then free time to walk around in Harran village and drive back to the hotel, dinner and overnight in Sanliurfa.

DAY - 11 MT. SANLIURFA - GOREME (B)
Departure from Sanliurfa after breakfast ,next stop will be Birecik which is famous with its Bald-Ibis (Kelaynak) birds. We will visit the breeding farm then drive back to Cappadocia. Arrive in Cappadocia and check-into Special Class Cave hotel.

DAY - 12 ARRIVAL IN ISTANBUL (B)
After breakfast transfer to the bus station and bus ride back to Istanbul. (You can always extend your tour with additional days.)

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CAPPADOCIA BALLOON TOURS

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Our staff will transfer you from your hotel at time that we were told you before. While crew inflation the balloons, you will have a Turkish style breakfast for our complimentary brunch. After the inflation finished, you welcome to balloons. Now, you are going up and up... Balloon flight begins. Here you are... You are flying...We go where the wind takes us. The sky is layered with air currents, so the pilot heats the air inside the balloon with the burner to rise into currents with different directions.

There is a marvelous view of Cappadocia from above. You can take pictures and our crew will be happy to take pictures of you in the balloon. So, bring your camera and lots of films. Your flight time will be approximately one hour. We are welcome to land in the many open fields in the area we fly over. Your pilot will begin the gentle descent when he finds an appropriate landing site where we are met by our experienced ground crew. After packing up the balloon, while you are toasting champagne, we will give your certificates. Then you will be transport from our pick-up points. The whole experience lasts 3 to 4 hours, so you will have the rest of the day to enjoy the many attractions of the Cappadocia.

We offer you 2 types of balloon tours,

1) Standard Balloon Tour - 250 USD

-We pick you up from your hotel/hostel with our luxury vehicles (Mercedes Sprinter or Vito) and take you our launch site in the early morning.
-While you have your open buffet breakfast which includes coffee/tea and snacks, we prepare the balloons on the ground. You will have an opportunity to watch. The preparations take just 15 min.
-At around sunrise, our balloons begin to take off.
-They rise approximately 1000 feet to show you sunrise and extraordinary views of Cappadocia.
-Then they descend, float through valleys, between fairy chimneys and caves which you will have nice views to take pictures or videotape.
-The duration of this tour is between 1 h.15 min to 1 h.30 min.
-At the landing, we have a champagne toast service for you.
-A commemorative flight certificate and
-An original Goreme Balloons Cap is our gift for our distinguished passengers.
-All our passengers are insured up to 1.000.000 EUR by Allianz.
-At about 8 am, our minibuses will take you back to your hotel/hostel.
-Your entire balloon adventure lasts about 3 hours.

The price of this tour is 250 USD
The children 0-6 are free
The children 6-12 are half price

2) Short Balloon Tour - 180 USD

-We pick you up from your hotel/hostel with our luxury vehicles (Mercedes Sprinter or Vito) and take you our launch site in the early morning.
-While you have your open buffet breakfast which includes coffee/tea and snacks, we prepare the balloons on the ground. You will have an oppurtunity to watch .The preparations take just 15 min.
-At around sunrise, our balloons begin to take off.
-They rise approximately 1000 feet to show you sunrise and extraordinary views of Cappadocia.
-Then they descend, float through valleys, between fairy chimneys and caves which you will have nice views to take pictures or videotape.
-The duration of this tour is 45 min.
-At the landing, we have a champagne toast service for you.
-A commemorative flight certificate and
-An original Goreme Balloons Cap is our gift for our distinguished passengers.
-All our passengers are insured up to 1.000.000 EUR by Allianz.
-At about 7 am,our minibuses will take you back to your hotel/hostel.
-Your entire balloon adventure lasts about 2 hours.

The price of this tour is 180 USD per person.
The children 0-6 are free
The children 6-12 are half price

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