Our Bursa tour is one of the most demanded tours. You will find the opportunity to get to know Ottoman motifs, Ottoman bazaars and today's urbanization very closely during our tour of Bursa, which is 28th among the cities to live in the world and 1st in Turkey.
After the breakfast at the hotel, We arrive at the Eskihisar Ferry Pier which is 1,5 hours away from Istanbul by our vehicles waiting for you at the hotel. After arriving to Bursa province, we climb to Uludag known as Olympos Mountain via cable car in company with Arabic and English speaking professional guides and give you, our esteemed guests, free time at the altitude of 1600 m.
After this tour, we have our lunch at the restaurants we chose for you and we continue our tour to visit Grand Mosque, Green Mosque and city centre. Our Bursa tour, which you can think of as a long-term tour, will continue with setting off to Istanbul after our shopping tours in Bursa. We finish our tour wishing to see you in our other tours specially prepared for you by leaving you to your hotel in Istanbul.
We combine Darica, Sapanca and Masukiye regions in harmony and present them to you, our esteemed guests, in the form of a nature tour.
After the breakfast at the hotel, we get in our vehicles waiting for you in front of the hotel and arrive at the Darica Zoo, which is about an hour away from Istanbul and the biggest zoo in it. We complete our tour in this zoo where both adults and children can enjoy and arrive in Masukiye Natural Park which is about an hour away from Istanbul and where you can see every tone of green. Using the hiking trails in the natural park, we find the opportunity to see this unique beauty presented to us by nature and we have our lunches at the restaurants located in the Natural Park and give free time to our guests who would like to have a safari tour by quad bikes.
After completing our Masukiye program, we arrive at Lake Sapanca, which is about 5 km wide and 16 km long, after about a 10-minute trip. We give you, our valued guests, free time so that you can take a free and enjoyable tour and benefit from water activities in the lake. After the end of the free time, our return journey to Istanbul begins by our vehicles allocated for you.
We finish our delightful green tour at your hotel hoping to see you in our other tours.
A 3 day / 2 nights special fully guided Umrah tour package in Istanbul Turkey with a full day’s sightseeing of the great Islamic sights in Istanbul.
Day 1: Istanbul.
Meet at the airport and transfer to your hotel. You will be given your room key and the rest of the day is yours to explore Istanbul. Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 2: Istanbul Islamic and Sahabe Tour.
After breakfast, fully guided Istanbul walking tour of the Old City visiting Topkapi Palace (closed on Tuesdays), Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, Suleymaniye Mosque, Eyup Sultan Mosque (1458) the first grand mosque built in the city. Next to Eyup Sultan Mosque we will visit the tombs of the Sahabe, which is very famous in Turkey as they were the first generation of Muslims who had come as far as Istanbul and besieged the city. Tour finishes at the Grand Bazaar with a return transfer to hotels at 17.30pm (closed on Sundays). Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 3.
After breakfast check out from the hotel and transfer to airport.
A short break to celebrate the New Year in one of the most captivating cities of the world. New Year’s Eve daytime will be spent visiting some of the cultural highlights in this historic city such as St Sophia Museum, Topkapi Palace and the Blue Mosque and these will be followed by a call at the Egyptian Spice Bazaar, full of aromatic scents. The evening is a time to celebrate with a New Year’s Eve party including dinner and a Turkish show.
Day 1 - Istanbul - 30th December
Meet at the airport Transfer to your hotel. You will be given your room key and the rest of the day is yours to explore Istanbul. Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 2 - Istanbul City Tour – 31st December
Pick up at 08:30am from your hotel for a day tour of the Sultanahmet historical district of Istanbul. Visit St. Sophia Museum, an ancient basilica built by Constantine the Great in the 4th century AD and reconstructed by Justinian in the 6th century – it is one of the architectural marvels of all time. Topkapi Palace comes next; the palace of the Ottoman Sultans from the 15th to the 19th centuries, it houses an exquisite collection of crystal, silver, and Chinese porcelain, robes worn by the sultans and their families, the famous jewels of the Imperial Treasury, miniatures, the Holy Mantle, enshrining relics of the Prophet Mohammed. Across from St. Sophia is the Sultanahmet Imperial Mosque built in the 16th century by the architect Mehmet and known as the Blue Mosque because of its magnificent interior decoration of blue Iznik tiles.
Afterwards we visit the ancient Hippodrome, scene of chariot races, with three monuments, the Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine Column and the Column of Constantine. Free time is given for a lunch break at 13:00pm followed by a visit to the Egyptian Spice Bazaar. Here the air is full of the enticing aromas of cinnamon, caraway, saffron, mint, thyme and every other conceivable herb and spice which make great gifts to take home. Return to hotels approx. 4pm to have plenty of time to relax and then prepare for the evening’s party.
Collection from the hotels will begin between 7pm – 8pm to take you to the venue where you will enjoy a New Year’s Eve dinner and Turkish show and welcome in the New Year. Return transfer to the hotels will be between 1am -1:30am.
Day 3 - New Year’s Day - 1st January
Happy New Year! After breakfast check out from your hotel and transfer to the airport.
Included:
* Arrival & return airport-hotel transfer from and to Istanbul Ataturk Airport
* 2 nights in Istanbul in 5* hotel
* 2 open buffet breakfasts
* Big New Year’s Eve party with Turkish food, Turkish Show and free local drinks
* Istanbul City Tour
* All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary
* Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking coach
* Professional English-speaking tour guide for the duration of the tour
* Return airport transfer
Not included:
* International flights
* Personal expenses: Lunches, extras at hotel or additional meals
* Tipping: Tips for guides and drivers
* Insurance: All types.
A 5 day/4 nights special fully guided Umrah tour package in Istanbul with 3 days sightseeing of the great Islamic sights in Istanbul and Bursa.
Day 1 - Istanbul - Arrival Day
Meet at the airport and transfer to your hotel. You will be given your room key and the rest of the day is yours to explore Istanbul. Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 2 - Istanbul Islamic and Sahabe Tour
After breakfast at 8:30am we begin the Istanbul Islamic and Sahabe Tour. Istanbul has been the centre of religion for centuries. During the Ottoman period the Islamic religion spreaded througout the city. The first mosque in Istanbul was built in Kadikoy on the Asian side of the city, which was conquered by the Ottoman Turks in 1353AD. The first mosque on the European side of Istanbul was built inside the Rumeli Castle in 1452. The first grand mosque which was built in the city proper is the Eyup Sultan Mosque (1458). Next to Eyup Sultan Mosque we will visit the tombs of the Sahabe, which is very famous in Turkey for being the burial place for the first generation of Muslims, who had come as far as Istanbul and besieged the city. The tour finishes with a visit to the Suleymaniye Mosque built during the latter part of Suleyman the Magnificent’s long and prosperous reign, which stretched from 1520 to 1566. Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 3 - Istanbul - Bursa Tour
After breakfast at 7:30am depart from the hotel and drive to Bursa for a guided tour of the city. This tour will include all the famous Islamic heritage places as well as other places of interest including the Ulucamii (Great Mosque), Cumalikizik Village, the Green Mosque, Green Tomb, Ozdilek Home Textiles Factory. Return to Istanbul at approximately 6pm. Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 4 - Istanbul City Tour
Pick-up at 8:30am from your hotel for a tour of the old city, known as Sultanahmet.
We begin with the St. Sophia Museum, an ancient basilica built by Constantine the Great in the 4th century AD and reconstructed by Justinian in the 6th century, it is one of the architectural marvels of all time. We next visit Topkapi Palace, the great palace of the Ottoman Sultans between the 15th and 19th centuries housing an exquisite collection of cyrstal, silver, and Chinese porcelain, robes worn by the sultans and their families, the famous jewels of the Imperial Treasury, miniatures and the Holy Mantle; enshrining relics of the Prophet Mohammed. Moving on to the Sultanahmet Imperial Mosque built in the 16th century by the architect Mehmet, it is known as the Blue Mosque because of its magnificent interior decoration of blue Iznik tiles. After this we visit the Hippodrome, scene of chariot races, with the three monuments, the Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine Column and the Column of Constantine. Free time is given at 1pm for lunch before visiting the Grand Bazaar, a labyrinth of streets and passages with more than 4,000 shops, each trade having its own area; the goldsmiths'
A unique opportunity to explore and experience the delights of this fascinating city in the company of like-minded people who share an interest in culture, the arts and cuisine.
Day 1 - Istanbul - Arrival Day
(Welcome dinner included)
Welcome to Turkey, arrival into Istanbul. Transfer from airport and check in to your hotel and have some rest. Tonight you will have a welcome dinner, be introduced to our friendly crew and other travelers while enjoying traditional Turkish food and the mystical atmosphere of Istanbul at night. Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 2 - Turkish Cooking Lesson Istanbul
(Breakfast included)
Depart 08:30am. After a morning orientation sightseeing tour of Istanbul, you participate in your first Turkish cooking lesson - preparing lunch which you can then enjoy! After lunch we visit Topkpai Palace, the great palace of the Ottoman sultans between the 15th and 19th centuries and housing an exquisite collection of crystal, silver, and Chinese porcelain, robes worn by the sultans and their families, the famous jewels of the Imperial Treasury, miniatures, the Holy Mantle; enshrining relics of the Prophet Mohammed. Moving on to the Sultanahmet Imperial Mosque built in the 16th century by the architect Mehmet, it is known as the Blue Mosque because of its magnificent interior decoration of blue Iznik tiles.
After this we visit the Hippodrome, scene of chariot races, with the three monuments, the Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine Column and the Column of Constantine. We then visit the Grand Bazaar, a labyrinth of streets and passages with more than 4,000 shops, each trade having its own area; the goldsmiths' street, the carpet sellers, Turkish arts and crafts etc. Ending at approximately 5pm we return to the hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 3 - Istanbul Borsphorus Cruise - Belly Dancing and Folklore Class
(Breakfast and dinner included)
Pick up at 08:30am from your hotel for the Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise by boat along the waterway separating Europe and Asia, then visit the 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. After the Tour return to hotel for a rest. In the evening at approximately 6pm we depart for your Belly dancing and folklore class. This will be a very memorable class learning belly dancing techniques and folklore dance.
You will learn the special moves and how to get the attention of the audience. We have dinner at the Restaurant and return to the hotel at approximately 11pm. Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 4 - Istanbul City Tour - Ceramics Lesson
(Breakfast included)
Pick up at 8:30am from your hotel for a day tour of old Istanbul city and a ceramics lesson. You will be assisted in your lesson by professional ceramic artists to make your own ceramic piece that you can take home as a memory and souvenir of your trip to Turkey. Following the lesson there will be free time for lunch before continuing the city tour where we visit St. Sophia, an ancient basilica built by Constantine the Great in the 4th century and reconstructed by Justinian in the 6th century; it is one of the architectural marvels of all time. Tour finished approx. 4:30pm and then you are free for the rest of the day. Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 5 - Istanbul - End of Tour
(Breakfast included)
After breakfast check out from the hotel and return airport transfer.
Combining Turkish food and a cooking class with a sight-seeing tour of some of this city’s spectacular historical attractions, this short break in Istanbul offers a special itinerary particularly interesting to lovers of food and history.
Day 1: arrival day and welcome dinner.
Welcome to Turkey, arrival into Istanbul. Transfer from airport and check in to your hotel. A welcome drink and chat with gourmet experts in Turkish cuisine is available after your arrival. Tonight you will have a welcome dinner, be introduced to our friendly crew and other travellers while enjoying traditional Turkish food and the mystical atmosphere of Istanbul at night. Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 2: Turkish cooking lesson in Istanbul.
After a morning orientation sightseeing tour of Istanbul, you participate in your first Turkish cooking lesson, preparing lunch and getting to taste the various delicious flavours of Turkey’s cuisine from different regions. After lunch we visit Topkpai Palace, the great palace of the Ottoman sultans between the 15th and 19th centuries and housing an exquisite collection of crystal, silver, and Chinese porcelain, robes worn by the sultans and their families, the famous jewels of the Imperial Treasury, miniatures, the Holy Mantle; enshrining relics of the Prophet Mohammed. Moving on to the Sultanahmet Imperial Mosque built in the 16th century by the architect Mehmet, it is known as the Blue Mosque because of its magnificent interior decoration of blue Iznik tiles. After this we visit the Hippodrome, scene of chariot races, with the three monuments, the Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine Column and the Column of Constantine. Ending at approximately 5pm we return to the hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 3: end of the tour.
After breakfast check out from the hotel and return transfer to Ataturk Airport.
Combining Turkish food and three cooking classes with a sight-seeing tour of Istanbul, Antalya and Cappadocia, this six night package includes no long bus rides, just domestic flights so, less time is spent on travelling and more on appreciating the beauty of the landscape and the delicious flavors of Turkish cuisine.
Day 1 - Istanbul Tour- Arrival Day – Welcome Dinner
(Welcome dinner included)
Arrival into Istanbul and transfer from the airport to your hotel. A welcome drink and chat with gourmet experts in Turkish cuisine is available after your arrival. Tonight you will have a welcome dinner, be introduced to our friendly crew and other travelers while enjoying traditional Turkish food and the mystical atmosphere of Istanbul at night. Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 2 – Istanbul City Tour - Turkish Cooking Lesson Istanbul
(Breakfast included)
After a morning orientation sightseeing tour of Istanbul, you participate in your first Turkish cooking lesson, preparing lunch and tasting various flavours of Turkey from different regions. After lunch we visit Topkpai Palace, the great palace of the Ottoman sultans between the 15th and 19th centuries and housing an exquisite collection of crystal, silver, and Chinese porcelain, robes worn by the sultans and their families, the famous jewels of the Imperial Treasury, miniatures, the Holy Mantle; enshrining relics of the Prophet Mohammed. Moving on to the Sultanahmet Imperial Mosque built in the 16th century by the architect Mehmet, it is known as the Blue Mosque because of its magnificent interior decoration of blue Iznik tiles.
After this we visit the Hippodrome, scene of chariot races, with the three monuments, the Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine Column and the Column of Constantine. Ending at approximately 5pm we return to the hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 3 - Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise - Istanbul fly to Antalya
(Breakfast, Local dinner included)
After breakfast and check-out we depart at 8:30am for the Bosphorus Cruise tour. Enjoy the array of sites you can see from the boat while sailing between the European and Asian shores of this important waterway. After the tour we depart for Istanbul Ataturk airport for the domestic flight to Antalya (approx. 1 hour flight). Transfer from airport and check in to your hotel in Antalya late afternoon. Dinner and overnight in Antalya.
Day 4 - Antalya Duden waterfalls Tour - Cooking Lesson
(Breakfast and dinner included)
After breakfast we visit the Duden Waterfalls, a short journey from the centre of Antalya and a beautiful spot where the Duden River extends from the Taurus Mountains all the way to the Mediterranean and creates two cascades known as the Upper and Lower Duden Waterfalls. This is followed by lunch before we return to the hotel for the cooking lesson. Today we will taste the Mediterranean flavours; the Mediterranean kitchen is famous for its salads and mezzes. Finish approx. 4pm. Overnight in Antalya.
If you like cooking or want to learn how to cook, we offer you a very special itinerary to learn delicious Turkish cuisine while travelling through some of Turkey’s best historical sites and beautiful countryside. Places we visit include Istanbul, the Gallipoli Battlefields, the ancient site of Pergamon where one of the Seven Churches of St John is located, the ancient ruins of Ephesus close to Turkey’s Aegean coast and the beautifull hilltop village of Sirince.
Day 1 - Istanbul Tour- Arrival Day – Welcome Dinner (included)
Welcome to Turkey, arrival into Istanbul. Transfer from airport and check in to your hotel. A welcome drink and chat with gourmet experts in Turkish cuisine is available after your arrival. Tonight you will have a welcome dinner, be introduced to our friendly crew and other travellers while enjoying traditional Turkish food and the mystical atmosphere of Istanbul at night. Overnight in Istanbul. (There are two airports in Istanbul. Istanbul Ataturk airport is 20 km away from city centre and Sabiha Gokcen airport is 55 km away. Transfer from Ataturk airport to your hotel is included; if you arrive to Sabiha Gokcen there is an extra charge).
Day 2 - Turkish Cooking Lesson Istanbul (Breakfast included)
After a morning orientation sightseeing tour of Istanbul, you participate in your first Turkish cooking lesson, preparing lunch and getting to taste the various delicious flavours of Turkey’s cuisine from different regions. After lunch we visit Topkpai Palace, the great palace of the Ottoman sultans between the 15th and 19th centuries and housing an exquisite collection of crystal, silver, and Chinese porcelain, robes worn by the sultans and their families, the famous jewels of the Imperial Treasury, miniatures, the Holy Mantle; enshrining relics of the Prophet Mohammed. Moving on to the Sultanahmet Imperial Mosque built in the 16th century by the architect Mehmet, it is known as the Blue Mosque because of its magnificent interior decoration of blue Iznik tiles. After this we visit the Hippodrome, scene of chariot races, with the three monuments, the Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine Column and the Column of Constantine. Ending at approximately 5pm we return to the hotel.
Day 3 - Gallipoli Tour - Cooking Lesson Canakkale (Breakfast, Local Lunch and Local Dinner included)
At 6:30am we depart for Gallipoli to visit the battle fields. Two hours later we will give you 20 minutes for relax in a restaurant area. We arrive Gallipoli around 12:00pm and have lunch and relax a little before departing for the battle fields and Gabatepe Museum. We begin with the Ariburnu Cemetery and Anzac Cove where the Gallipoli battle during WW1 began, then we visit Beach Cemetery, Shrapnel Valley and Plugges Plateau. We return to the hotel at approximately 5pm. Dinner in the hotel. Today you will taste the delicious cousins of Western Turkey, the area is famous for pide and lahmacun with cheese and vegetables. Overnight in Canakkale.
Day 4 - Troy Tour – Pergamon Tour - Kusadasi (Breakfast, Local Lunch and Local Dinner included)
We depart at 8:30am and drive 30 minutes to Troy, the famous archeological and mythological site, home of the Trojan horse and Helen of Troy. After Troy we have a 3 hour drive to Pergamon and stop for lunch around 1pm before visiting the magnificent acropolis of Pergamon. This ancient city’s impressive temples and library made it a renowned cultural and political centre while it was also famous for its’ jewellery, precious stones and silver. Arrival to Kusadasi around 6pm and overnight. Dinner in hotel.
This special honeymoon package offers a great introduction to some of Turkey’s top highlights including the fascinating city of Istanbul, the Mediterranean city of Antalya and the romantic, lunar landscape which is Cappadocia.
Day 1 - Istanbul - Arrival Day
Meet at the airport and transfer to your hotel. You will be given your room key and the rest of the day is yours to explore Istanbul. Overnight in Istanbul. (There are two airports in Istanbul, Istanbul Atatuk Airport is 20 km away from city centre and Sabiha Gokcen airport is 55 km away from city centre. Transfer from Ataturk airport to your hotel is included, if you arrive to Sabiha Gokcen airport please note there is an extra charge).
Day 2 - Istanbul City Tour (Breakfast included)
Pick up at 08:30am from your hotel for a day tour of the Sultanahmet historical district of Istanbul. Visit St. Sophia Museum, an ancient basilica built by Constantine the Great in the 4th century BC and reconstructed by Justinian in the 6th century – it is one of the architectural marvels of all time. Topkapi Palace comes next; the palace of the Ottoman Sultans from the 15th to the 19th centuries, it houses an exquisite collection of cyrstal, silver, and Chinese porcelain, robes worn by the sultans and their families, the famous jewels of the Imperial Treasury, miniatures, the Holy Mantle, enshrining relics of the Prophet Mohammed. Across from St. Sophia is the Sultanahmet Imperial Mosque built in the 16th century by the architect Mehmet and known as the Blue Mosque because of its magnificent interior decoration of blue Iznik tiles. Afterwards we visit the ancient Hippodrome, scene of chariot races, with three monuments, the Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine Column and the Column of Constantine. Free time is given for a lunch break at 1pm followed by a visit to the Grand Bazaar. This labyrinth of streets and passageways contains more than 4,000 shops with each trade having its’ own area. Return to hotel approximately 5pm and overnight.
Day 3 - Istanbul to Antalya (Breakfast, Local dinner included)
After breakfast and check-out we depart at 8:30am for the Bosphorus Cruise tour. Enjoy the array of sites you can see from the boat while sailing between the European and Asian shores of this important waterway. After the tour we depart for Istanbul Ataturk airport for the domestic flight to Antalya (approx. 1 hour flight). Transfer from airport and check in to your hotel in Antalya late afternoon. Dinner and overnight in Antalya.
Day 4 - Antalya Aspendos and Perge Tour (Breakfast, Local Lunch and Local dinner included)
After breakfast we will depart for Perge and Aspendos. These ancient cities date from before Christianity and played key roles during their time. St. Paul started his campaign in Anatolia from Perge in 46 AD and Aspendos has a beautiful Roman amphitheatre where outdoor concerts are still held. A lunch break is given between the two cities at approximately 13:00pm. Dinner in the hotel and overnight in Antalya.
Day 5 - Antalya to Cappadocia by flight (Breakfast and Local dinner included)
After breakfast, at 12pm check out and there is free time till departure for Antalya airport early afternoon for our domestic flight to Cappadocia (approximately one hour). Transfer from Kayseri airport to your hotel, arriving approx. 5pm. The rest of the day is free to explore Cappadocia. Dinner in the hotel and overnight in Cappadocia.
La duración mínima de esta actividad es de 7 días
Esta actividad es para un mínimo de 2 personas
desde 790,61 €
Visit the seven biblical churches that paved a religion and centuries of Christianity, now resting in the heart of Islamic Turkey. Istanbul - Smyrna (Izmir) - Pergamon - Sardis - Philadelphia - Pamukkale / Hierapolis - Laodicea - Ephesus - Istanbul.
Day 1: arrival day.
Welcome to Turkey. Arrive in Istanbul airport, meet your guide and transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 2: Istanbul (breakfast included).
Our journey begins in Istanbul, the only city in the world situated on two continents. We will visit the Topkapi Palace, St. Sophia, The Blue Mosque and Hippodrome, where chariot races and the Byzantine riots took place. Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 3: Smyrna and Pergamon (breakfast, lunch and dinner included).
Depart approx 08:30am for transfer from hotel to Istanbul airport for flight to Izmir. Arrival in Izmir. Drive to ancient Smyrna where the second one of the seven Christian churches in Asia Minor existed and to which St. John the Divine wrote (Revelation l - 11). In the afternoon proceed to Thyatira, another one of the Seven Churches. See the remains of a Basilica and other ruins from the Roman Period. Dinner in hotel and overnight in Izmir.
Day 4: Pergamon (breakfast, lunch and dinner included).
Depart approximately 08:30am to drive to Pergamon (1.5 hours). Visit the Acropolis with its pagan temples and Altar of Zeus. Continue to the healing centre, Aesculapius. Return to Izmir 17:00pm, dinner in hotel and overnight in Izmir.
Day 5: Sardis, Philadelphia and Pamukkale (breakfast, lunch and dinner included).
After breakfast depart for Sardis, just over an hour’s drive from Izmir and place of another one of the Seven Churches mentioned by St. John. Continue to Philadelphia to another one of the Christian congregations, and a city built in 2 BC by King Eumenos. Lunch break at 13:00pm the move on to Pamukkale and the ancient site of Hierapolis. Watch the sunset over the petrified waterfalls. Dinner in hotel and overnight in Pamukkale.
Day 6: Laodicea and Ephesus (breakfast, lunch and dinner included).
Depart approximately 08:30am to visit Hierapolis and then Laodicea, whose church was mentioned in the Book of Revelations for not being effective, before continuing to Ephesus and the House of the Virgin Mary. Said to be the final abode of the Virgin Mary, located on Mount Nightingale above Ephesus, this is a beautiful spot sanctified by the Catholic Church. The tour continues to the ancient city of Ephesus to see the spectacular ruins of an old synagogue, the 24,000 seater amphitheatre where St. Paul preached (Acts 10), the Library of Celsus and Hadrian’s Yemple amongst many other sights. Finish approximately 17:00pm after short drive to hotel in Kusadasi for dinner and overnight.
Day 7: Istanbul (breakfast included).
Transfer to Izmir airport after breakfast for the flight to Istanbul. On arrival, transfer to the hotel. Free time to explore the city and shop for souvenirs. Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 8: end of the tour (breakfast included).
After breakfast check out from the hotel and transfer to Istanbul Ataturk Airport.
If you are a solo traveller and want to travel with other people to make new friends, enjoy Turkish hospitality, see spectacular sights, taste delicious Turkish food, take part in fruit wine tasting and have a belly & folklore dance lesson, then this tour ticks all the boxes. There are no long bus rides, just short domestic flights getting you to your destination.
Day 1: arrival day and welcome dinner.
Welcome to Turkey, arrival into Istanbul. Transfer from airport and check in to your hotel. Enjoy a welcome drink and a chat with gourmet experts in Turkish cuisine. Tonight you will have a welcome dinner, be introduced to our friendly crew and other travellers while enjoying traditional Turkish food and enjoying the mystical atmosphere of Istanbul at night. Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 2: Istanbul City tour and Turkish cooking lesson (breakfast included).
After a morning orientation sightseeing tour of Istanbul, you participate in your first Turkish cooking lesson, preparing lunch and getting to taste the various delicious flavours of Turkey’s cuisine from different regions. After lunch we visit Topkpai Palace, the great palace of the Ottoman sultans between the 15th and 19th centuries and housing an exquisite collection of crystal, silver, and Chinese porcelain, robes worn by the sultans and their families, the famous jewels of the Imperial Treasury, miniatures, the Holy Mantle; enshrining relics of the Prophet Mohammed. Moving on to the Sultanahmet Imperial Mosque built in the 16th century by the architect Mehmet, it is known as the Blue Mosque because of its magnificent interior decoration of blue Iznik tiles. After this we visit the Hippodrome, scene of chariot races, with the three monuments, the Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine Column and the Column of Constantine. Ending at approximately 5pm we return to the hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 3: Istanbul City tour, belly dancing and folklore class (breakfast included).
Pick up at 08:30am from your hotel for a day tour of old Istanbul city. Visit to ST. SOPHIA This ancient basilica, built by Constantine the Great in the 4th century AD and reconstructed by Justinian in the 6th century, is one of the architectural marvels of all time. Visit the SPICE BAZAAR (Egyptian Bazaar), where the air here is filled with the enticing aromas of cinnamon, caraway, saffron, mint, thyme and every other conceivable herb and spice. After the tour return to hotel for a rest. In the evening at approximately 6pm we depart for your Belly dancing and folklore class. This will be a very memorable class learning belly dancing techniques and folklore dance. You will learn the special moves and how to get the attention of the audience. We have dinner at the Restaurant and return to the hotel at approximately 11pm. Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 4: Istanbul to Izmir and Kusadasi (breakfast and local dinner included).
After breakfast at 08:30 depart for Bosphorus Cruise tour. Enjoy the array of sites you can see from the boat as you sail along this important waterway separating Europe and Asia. After the tour we depart for Istanbul Ataturk airport for the domestic flight to Izmir (1 hour flight). Arrive Izmir airport and transfer to Kusadasi less than one hour’s drive away. Check into hotel. Dinner and overnight in Kusadasi.
A comprehensive tour of north western and western Turkey, with a particular interest in the important Biblical sites as well as other places of interest in Istanbul and the legendary city of Troy.
Day 1: arrival day.
Welcome to Turkey. Arrive in Istanbul Ataturk airport, meet your guide and transfer to hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 2: Istanbul (breakfast included).
Discover the Byzantine and Ottoman treasures of Istanbul. We visit St. Sofia, the (church of the sacred wisdom), converted to a mosque from a Christian basilica after the fall of Constantinople in 1453. We see the Hippodrome and the Obelisk brought from Egypt. Then our next visit is the Blue Mosque with its six minarets. Afternoon We will visit the Topkapi Palace which was the residence of the Ottoman sultans, with its fabulous treasure chambers. Continue with the Grand Covered Bazaar. Overnight at hotel.
Day 3: Istanbul (breakfast included).
Morning private Bosphorus cruise in Istanbul, sailing along this important waterway which divides the continents of Asia and Europe. This is followed by a visit to the Egyptian Bazaar or Spice Market where you have free time to enjoy the aromatic herbs and spices and a break for lunch before returning to the hotel. Free time in the evening and overnight in Istanbul.
Day 4: Istanbul, Troy and Canakkale (breakfast and dinner included).
After breakfast we depart for Gallipoli, through the European lands of Turkey crossing the Dardanelles Strait by ferry - boat. Lunch en route. Visit ancient Troy, see the legendary walls and the replica of the wooden horse. Drive to Canakkale, that lends its name to the Straits of the Dardanelles (in antiquity it was called Hellespont) and faces the WW! battlefields of Gallipoli. Check in at the hotel followed by dinner. Overnight in Canakkale.
Day 5: Pergamon, Thyatira and Izmir (breakfast and dinner included).
After breakfast at our hotel in Canakkale, we drive to Pergamon, one of the sites of the Seven Churches of Asia [Rev. 1:11; 2:12]. Here we explore the impressive Acropolis, the steepest theatre in the world, the Asklepieion, famous medical centre of classical times, see the Altar of Zeus which is mentioned as the «Throne of Satan» in the book of Revelation, the marble columns of the Temple of Trajan and the Library which is once said to have held over 200, 000 volumes of books. We also visit the Red Basilica (St. Johns Church). Buffet lunch is provided at a local restaurant. Then we continue our visit to Thyatira, now called Akhisar, another one of the Seven Churches of Asia [Rev. 1:11; 2:18 - 24; Acts 16:14]. It was a city famous for purple dyes. We visit the remains of a basilica and some architectural fragments from the Roman period. Lydia, the seller of purple in Philippi, was from Thyatira. Before we check in at the hotel in Izmir, we enjoy a panoramic ride of Smyrna, the third largest city in Turkey and one of the sites of the Seven Churches of Asia [Rev. 2:12 - 17]. We ascend to Mount Pagus where we visit the Citadel of Lysimachos, commander of Alexander the Great, erected in the 4th century BC. We will also see the Clock Tower. Check in at the hotel for dinner. Overnight in Izmir.
Suitable for those on a tight time-frame and would like to experience Istanbul and Gallipoli at its finest. Visit Istanbul, Gallipoli and the ANZAC Dawn Service, visit the place of legendary Troy and see a replica of the Trojan Horse. Enjoy a conference about the ANZAC Dawn Service and annual event held by ANZAC experts coming from Australia and New Zealand, in cooperation with our professional Turkish ANZAC tour guides.
Day 1 - Istanbul Arrival Day - Saturday, 22nd April 2017
Met on arrival at Ataturk International Airport. (Arrival airport transfer from Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) can be arranged at additional charge). Transfer to hotel and free time until 6pm when the Conference about the ANZAC Dawn Service and Turkey will start (duration approx. 1 hour). Welcome cocktail, coffee, tea and snacks are included and chance to meet your fellow ANZAC Day Gallipoli tour members. Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 2 - Gallipoli Tour - Sunday, 23rd April 2017
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner included)
We depart for Gallipoli at 7am (4.5 hours distance). On the way we will watch the latest documentaries about the Gallipoli campaign. We arrive in Gallipoli for lunch on the coast of Gabatepe. After lunch we start our tour of the Gallipoli peninsula. Visit Kabatepe War Museum, ANZAC Cove, Lone Pine Australias Memorial and Cemetery, Quinns Post, Turkish 57th Regiment Cemetery, the Nek, Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial and Cemetery. Overnight at hotel in Çanakkale.
Day 3 - Troy Tour & ANZAC Cove - Monday, 24th April 2017
(Breakfast and buffet dinner included)
Today we will visit the Trojan horse and the ancient city of Troy, located on the other side of the Dardanelles Straites (approx. 1.5 hours distance including ferry). Return mid-afternoon and meet later at 5:30pm at the hotel for our buffet dinner before heading to ANZAC Cove to stay overnight at the ANZAC Commemorative Site in preparation for tomorrow morning’s Dawn Service. Overnight at ANZAC Cove.
Day 4 - ANZAC Dawn Service at Commemorative Site Gallipoli - Tuesday, 25th April 2017
5:30am-6:15am Dawn Service, ANZAC Commemorative Site, North Beach
11:15am-12pm Turkish 57th Regiment Memorial Service
12:30-13:15 New Zealand Memorial Service, Chunuk Bair
After attending the ANZAC services, at approx. 3pm we will travel back to Istanbul (4.5 hours distance). Overnight at hotel in Istanbul.
Day 5 - Istanbul - End of ANZAC Tour - Wednesday, 26th April 2017
(Breakfast included)
After breakfast, check out from hotel (luggage will be stored at hotel). Depart at 8:30am for your guided Istanbul city tour visiting the major sites in the historic Sultanahmet area of the city, including the fabulous Topkapi Palace, home of the Ottoman Sultans for centuries, the Blue Mosque dating from the early 17th century, the Hippodrome which marks the area of an old chariot race track and finishing with a trip to the spice or Egyptian Bazaar, full of aromatic aromas and a great place to buy last minute herbs and spices to back home. The tour ends here.
Suitable for those on a tight time-frame and would like to experience Istanbul and Gallipoli at its finest. Visit Istanbul, Gallipoli and the ANZAC Dawn Service, visit the place of legendary Troy and see a replica of the the Trojan Horse. Enjoy a conference about the ANZAC Dawn Service and annual event held by ANZAC experts coming from Australia and New Zealand, in cooperation with our professional Turkish ANZAC tour guides.
Day 1 - Istanbul Arrival Day – (Airport transfer from Istanbul Ataturk Airport, welcome cocktail and ANZAC conference included)
Met on arrival at Ataturk International Airport. (Arrival airport transfer from Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) can be arranged at additional charge). Transfer to hotel and free time until 6pm when the Conference about the ANZAC Dawn Service and Turkey will start (duration approx 1 hour). Welcome cocktail, coffee, tea and snacks are included and chance to meet your fellow ANZAC Day Gallipoli tour members. Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 2 – Istanbul City Tour (Breakfast included)
Depart at 8:30am after breakfast for your guided Istanbul city tour visiting the major sites in the historic Sultanahmet area of the city, including the fabulous Topkapi Palace, home of the Ottoman Sultans for centuries, the Blue Mosque dating from the early 17th century, the Hippodrome which marks the area of an old chariot race track and finishing with a trip to the spice or Egyptian Bazaar, full of aromatic aromas and a great place to buy herbs and spices to take back home. Return to hotel approx 5pm. Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 3 - Gallipoli Tour (Breakfast, lunch and dinner included)
We depart for Gallipoli at 7am (4.5 hours distance). On the way we will watch the latest documentaries about the Gallipoli campaign. We arrive in Gallipoli for lunch on the coast of Gabatepe. After lunch we start our tour of the Gallipoli peninsula. Visit Kabatepe War Museum, ANZAC Cove, Lone Pine Australias Memorial and Cemetery, Quinns Post, Turkish 57th Regiment Cemetery, the Nek, Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial and Cemetery. Overnight at hotel in Çanakkale.
Day 4 - Troy Tour & ANZAC Cove (Breakfast and buffet dinner included)
Today we will visit the Trojan horse and the ancient city of Troy, located on the other side of the Dardanelles Straites (approx. 1.5 hours distance including ferry). Return mid-afternoon and meet later at 5:30pm at the hotel for our buffet dinner before heading to ANZAC Cove to stay overnight at the ANZAC Commemorative Site in preparation for tomorrow morning’s Dawn Service. Overnight at ANZAC Cove.
Day 5 - ANZAC Dawn Service at Commemorative Site Gallipoli
Dawn Service, ANZAC Commemorative Site, North Beach. Australian Memorial Service, Lone Pine canceled by DVA. Turkish 57th Regiment Memorial Service. New Zealand Memorial Service, Chunuk Bai. After attending the ANZAC services, at approx. 3pm we will travel back to Istanbul (4.5 hours distance). Overnight at hotel in Istanbul.
Day 6 - Istanbul - End of ANZAC Tour (Breakfast included) .The tour ends here.