FULL DAY CLASSIC CITY TOUR

Hippodrome, center of sportive (chariotraces, athletics) event sand political activities of the old city. Obelisk of Theodosius, Serpentine Column, German Fountain of Wilhelm II are the monuments decorating Hippodrome.
Blue Mosque, facing HagiaSophia, famous with its blue Izniktilesandunique with 6 minarets, built in the name of Sultan Ahmet.
Hagia (St.) Sophia, one of the greatest marvels of architecture, constructed as a basilica in the 6th century by Emperor Just in ian. Lunch at local restaurant
Topkapi Palace, Imperial residence of Ottoman Sultans exhibiting Chineseporcelain, weapons, calligraphy section etc…
Grand Covered Bazaar,Most attractive shopping center and biggest “souk” in the world with nearly 4000 shops selling antiques, jewellery, gold, carpets, leather wareandsouvenirs.

HALF DAY BOSPHORUS TOUR

SPICE BAZAAR(EgyptianBazaar): The air here is filled with the enticingaromas of cinnamon, caraway, saffron, mint, thymeandeveryother concievable herbandspice.
BOSPHORUS ON BOAT A traditional excursion by boat along the water way seperating Europe and Asia. The shore is line dwith old wood envillas, palaces of marble, fortresses, and small fishing villages. During the excursion you will pass the magnificent Dolmabahce Palace, and further along, the parks and imperial pavillions of Yildiz Palace. On the coastaledge of this park, is Ciragan Palace, 300 meters of is marble facadefaces the shore. At Ortakoy a great variety of artists gather every Sunday to display their work along the street. Ortakoy is a symbol of tolerance with a church, a mosqueand a synagogue existing side by side for centuries.

FULL DAY BOSPHORUS TOUR

SpiceBazaar(EgyptianBazaar), mysticalsmells of different aromas of variouss pices. Shops selling fruits, vegetables, fish, flowers etc.
BosphorusCruiseon boat, through the water way separating the two continents, Europe and Asia, with a possibility to take photographs of marblepalaces, ancient wooden villas of Ottoman architecture besides modern residentials and luxurious apartments.
Rumeli Fortress(from the boat – no interior visit), historical armament built by the Conqueror to control and protect the Bosphorus. A unique example of military architecture.
Lunch at a Turkish Restaurant.
Dolmabahce Palace, recent residence for Ottoman Sultans built by two Ottomanarchitects Karabet and Nikogos Balyan on a 110.000 m² area and served as the main administrative center of the Ottoman Empire. Famous with great collection of Europe anantiquity, furnitureand 4.5 tons chandelier, the palace has 285 roomsand 46 halls.
Bosphorus Bridge, unique chanceto step from one continent (Europe) to another (Asia) in 2 minutes.
Camlica Hill, famous for its widest bird’s eye panoramic view of Istanbul from Marmara Seato the Black Sea, gives a chance to see the Bosphorus and Golden Horn from one of the best point of the high estandmostappealing places of the city.

DINNER CRUISE ON BOSPHORUS

An enchanted night cruise starts while you sip your welcome drink as the sun sets on Istanbul. Beneath the Bosphorus Bridge by moonlight, glidepast the Ciragan Palace, now adays Hotel Kempinski, Dolmabahce Palace on Europe anshores and the Be ylerbeyi Palace, Kanlica and Anatolian Fortress on Asianshores. A richvariety of open buffetdishes, specialities of Turkish Cuisine and barbeque, unlimited local drinks. The twinkling lights of the Europe an shores from Tarabya to Bebek. Transfer to hotels before goodnight Istanbul.

FULL DAY PRINCES’ ISLANDS TOUR

Cruise in MARMARA SEA to PRINCES’ ISLANDS, retreats for the By zantine princesare famous for their beautiful pine woods and beaches. The largest and most enjoyable of the islands is Buyukada. Thereyou can enjoy a ride in a horsed rawncarri age among the pinetreesafterrelaxing on the beaches in the numerouscoves of itscoast.

BY NIGHT

Departure from your hotel andd rive to restaurant. Dinner at a first classr estaurantwithhalf a bottle of wineor a soft drinkin cluded, watching spectacular Floor show of famous Belly Dancers, typical Anatolian Folk lore groups featuring popular musical instrument sand Turkish singer.

BURSA TOUR

Departurebyferry-boatvia Yalova, enjoying the lovely country side view. Drive to Bursa, former Ottoman Capital and lunch of famous “Kebap of Alexander The Great”. Climb to Uludag, the legendary Mount Olympos, by Teleferik (Cable Car), visit to Ulucami (Grand Mosque), the Green Mosque and the Green Mausoleum, the old Silk Market in the Covered Bazaar. Lateeven ingreturnto Istanbul and transfer tohotels.

ANTALYA CITY TOUR

This tour is provided for the clients to show them the most important tourist attraction places and the shopping centres in the city Antalya. The tour stars after breakfast and takes full day. Viewing over famous Konyaalti beach, old town, waterfalls. Brief information and history about the region is given while on panoramic bus tour through the town. Lunch break available in typical Turkish Restaurant.Shopping available in famous leather and jewellery stores. Tour ends late afternoon and departure transfer back to the hotels.

DEMRE, MYRA, ST. NICHOLAS CHURCH & KEKOVA ISLAND
(Combination of Bus & Yacht Tour )

This is one of the most popular tours among our programmes, which last full day. This fascinating tour enable the clients to visit the ancient history while relaxing and sunbathing during the yacht tour to sunken Islands. Along the northern shore of Islands, structural movement over the years have caused some of the ancient houses to be totally submerged, while remains of the others are scattered along the coastline. During the cruise by yacht, the fascinating Lycian Necropolis, chest type tombs and the ruins of ancient houses will be seen in distance, even underwater. The finest examples of Lycian funerary architecture are to be found at Myra, near the expanding present day town Demre. Beside all these, the Church of St. Nicholas, who was the patron saint of children is situated in the heart of little town Demre. Enjoy this splendid full day tour in combination with bus and yacht.

MYRA

Situated in Demre town, Myra usedto be a one of the most important of six Lycian cities. Originally a coastal city the gradual buildup of silt from the Demre stream has left it stranded several miles away from the sea. Myra was abandoned after the Arabin vasions in the 9th century A.D. The rock tombs and amphitheatre are worth a visit

Simena (KEKOVA)

Simena( Kekova) is one of the most beautiful places of the region, one that can be reached by boat When you approach the region by boat or view the areas from the top one of the things that catches your eye the most is the Lycian type sarcophagi in the sea.

Demre (StNicholasChurch))

Demre is the town where Santa Claus first brought joy.Actually, it was StNicholas who lived and worked in Demre , and who was later transmuted into the jolly Christmaself. An 11th-century church in Demre once held his earth lyremains.Today the Church of StNicholas is Demre’s most visited site.

Cayagzi

5 km west of Demre, was called And riake in Roman times, and has moreruins, a decent beach, and a small harbour.

PAMUKKALE & HIERAPOLIS

One of the well – known Natural Wonder of Turkey is described as Pamukkale. Pamukkale or literary the ” Cotton Castle ” is a shimmering white cascade, formed by limestone-laden hot spring, which have formed stala ctites, pot-holes and magical fairy tables. The water is reputed to be the beneficial to the eyes and skins to alleviate ills of asthma, rheumatism and dermatitis. It is exhilarating to paddle through warm water while gazing the ancient fragment of columns below the water’s surface. As much fun as the baths are, do not miss to visit the ancient Hierapolis with its Theatre, Necropolis, Roman Baths, Agora. The tour returns over Taurus Mountain back to Antalya, where one can enjoy the beautiful scenery of Mountain Villages as well as the Lake District during the journey. Half board accommodation is provided to overnight in Pamukkale.

Hierapolis Ancient City

The extensive ruins of the Roman mineral water spacity of Hierapolis include a grand theater, a vast necropolis, colonnaded street, baths, and numerous other ruined structures. Pamukkale’s Sacred Pool remains from Roman times, when it was the spiritual center of the spacity of Hierapolis. The modernized pool is Pamukkale’s prime public place for a swim.

TURKISH NIGHT SHOW (This excursion is available from Alanya, Side, Belek, Lara, Kemer)

Turkish Night show is one of the most popular and interesting excursions in Turkey. This programme will enable you to taste the best selection of Turkish cuisine and unlimited local drinks while you watch traditional Folk shows with live music, as well as famous Turkish Belly Dancers. The clients will enjoy participating dancing competition and experience to dance with belly dancers. The evening ends with Turkish and International songs and dance party

GOREME TOUR

Visit to Devrent Valley where various types of fairy chimneys are abundant. We will walk through this amazing valley. There after visit Pasabagi (Monk’sValley) with multiple stemsand caps, peculiar to this area. After visiting Pasabagi, drive to Avanos which is known for the pottery, a craft dating back to the Hittiteperiod. The redclay which is worked by local craftsmen comes from the residue in the Kizilirmakriver, the longest river of Turkey. Further to the time for lunch proceed to Goreme Open Air Museum to visit the churches, chapel sand monasteries carved into the fairy chimneys from the 10th to the 13th centuries with frescos painted on the walls. Thereafter time to take photos in the neighboring valleys.

KAYMAKLI UNDERGROUND CITY AND VALLEYS TOUR

visit to Rose Valley, one of the most beautiful trekking valleys in Cappadocia, and explore the famous rock- cut churches by hiking through the valley. Rest in Cavusin, an old Greek village, known for its Christian houses and churches. After having time for lunch visit Ortahisar Castle, similar to Uchisar Castle in style, where storage caves can also be observed. In the afternoon visit Underground City where early christians lived in fear and faith. On the way back visit to panoramic Pigeon Valley where pigeons contributed to the lives of locals with their manure to fertilize the wineyards. You may also like to taste Cappadocia wine in a local winery.

DERINKUYU UNDERGROUND CITY TOUR

Ihlara Valley, createdfrom the ashes of the volcanicMt. Hasan. After hiking through the valley, which is watered with Melendiz River by Belisirma, proceed to Selime with hollowed out citade land churches where fairy chimneys rest on the steephillside. Stop at Yaprakhisar village to take photos. In the afternoon, visit to Derinkuyu Underground Village where dwellings with stables, cellars, storage rooms, refectories, churches and wineries were used as refuges for the Christian communities.

DAILY ANKARA TOUR

On arrival to Ankara visit to the Anatolian Civilizations Museum at which there are numerous remnants from Stone Age, Neolithic Age, Hittites, Urartians, Phrygians and many others; Citadel of Ankara and the Mausoleum of Ataturk, the burial place of the national hero who founded modern Republic of Turkey.