DAILY TOURS EXCURSIONS

TOUR 1 OTTOMAN RELICS
THE BLUE MOSQUE

Built in the 16th century during the reign of Sultan Ahmet 1, is an imperial mosque with magnificent interior decoration of blue Iznik tiles and is unique in the Islamic World due to its six minarets.

TOPKAPI PALACE

The great palace of the Ottoman sultans from the 15th to the 19th century was the private residence of the Sultan, home of the Divan (the seat of the Supreme executive and judicial control of great empire). Today’s museum is 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, miniature paintings.

TOUR 2 BYZANTINE RELICS
HAGIA SOPHIA

Ancient basilica, built by Constantine the Great in the 4th century and reconstructed by Justinian in the 6th century, is one of the world’s architectural marvels.

HIPPODROME
The Ancient Hippodrome, the place where chariot races used to be hold during the Byzantine Empire and the center of activities, celebrations in the honor of the Emperor, with three monuments; the Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine Column and the Column of Constantine.

GRAND COVERED BAZAAR

In 1461 Sultan Mehmet II built the first bazaar of wood, which, was reconstructed in 1894. In this labyrinth of streets and passages are more than 4,000 shops with each trade having its own area: the goldsmiths’ street, the carpet sellers, Turkish arts and crafts, including leather goods, hand painted ceramic plates, hand-honed copperware, brassware and trays, water ewers, onyx-ware and meerschaum pipes.

TOUR 3 FULL DAY ISTANBUL CLASSIC

Combination of tour 1 and 2

TOUR 4 KARIYE MUSEUM & GOLDEN HORN
KARIYE MUSEUM – CHURCH OF ST SAVIOUR IN CHORA
The 11th century church of “St-Savior” in the Chora complex is a legendary Byzantine church decorated with extraordinary frescoes and mosaics portraying the life and miracles of Christ.

GOLDEN HORN
The Golden Horn, an inlet of the sea divides the European area of Istanbul into old Istanbul (year 300) and modern Istanbul (year 1600). Since antiquity this arm of the Bosphorus has been called the “Golden Horn” because of its shape like horn and the golden color of the water surface at sunset.

TOUR 5 BOSPHORUS CRUISE
After a short visit to the famous Egyptian Spice Bazaar, a cruise starts between two continents, Europe and Asia with an unforgettable panorama of the European style, marble palaces, ancient wooden villas and luxurious residences.

TOUR 6 ASIA
After a drive over the Bosphorus bridge have a stop at the top of Çamlıca Hill, one of the highest points in Istanbul to enjoy a breathtaking panoramic view of the city while sipping a cup of Turkish Coffee.

From here the tour continues to Beylerbeyi Palace, which was built on the 2nd half of the 19th Century as the summer residence of the Sultans.

TOUR 7 TWO CONTINENTS
The combination of tours 5 and 6

TOUR 8 TURKISH BATH
A wonderful experience in an authentic bath with a history of 400 years, which was used by the Sultan and his Harem, relaxation whilst receiving a massage on the heated marble platforms. It is an ideal way of ending a day.

TOUR 9 BAZAARS
Shopping opportunity in ancient famous Grand Bazaar. In addition to its historical importance, it’s a bazaar that will tempt even the non-shoppers with its rich collection of precious handmade carpets, jeweler, leather and souvenirs.

TOUR 10 PRINCESS ISLANDS
A relaxing cruise to one of the 5 islands located 28km of Istanbul in the South Eastern part of the Marmara Sea famous for their beautiful pinewoods and beaches. The tour includes a horse carriage drive through quiet, narrow streets around the island, good food in a fish restaurant.

TOUR 11 ISTANBUL BY NIGHT
Drive through the illuminated streets of Istanbul and stop in an exclusive nightclub to taste the joy of the famous Turkish cuisine while the spectacular Oriental Show will be performed by well-known belly dancers, folk groups from various regions of Anatolia and Turkish singers.

TOUR 12 TROY
Early start to the ancient city of Troy, famous with the legendary Trojan horse from the times of beautiful Helen, The Queen of Sparta, and Paris the Trojan Prince. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant at Çanakkale, cross the Dardanelle by ferry and visit the Gallipolis, famous battle-field of Anzacs, during World War 1.

TOUR 13 DAILY TRIP TO EPHESUS
Early flight to Izmir and drive to Selçuk for visits the ancient city of Ephesus, formerly the capital of Ionia in Asia Minor. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant. Return to Istanbul by evening flight from Izmir.

TOUR P1 EPHESUS & PERGAMON
Day 1
Early flight to Izmir and drive to Selçuk for visits the ancient city of Ephesus. Lunch will be taken at a local restaurant. Dinner and overnight in Kusadasi.

Day 2
Departure for Izmir. After a short visit of the ancient Smyrna and the City proceed to the ancient city of Pergamon. Visit the temple of Athena, Temple of Trajanus, Agora, Library – Altar of Zeus and Asklepeidon, which is the world’s oldest and first Medical treatment center. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant in Pergamon. Dinner and overnight in Kusadasi.

Day 3
Return flight to Istanbul from Izmir in the morning.

TOUR P 2 ANKARA and CAPADOCIA
Day 1
Early flight to Ankara – The Capital of Turkey. Visit to Anatolian Civilizations Museum and the Mausoleum of Atatürk, The Founder of the Republic of Turkey. Lunch will be taken at a local restaurant in Ankara.
After the lunch Proceed to Cappadocia. Dinner and Overnight in Cappadocia..

Day 2
Departure for the open-air museum of Göreme, Rock Chapels and Monasteries, Zelve Valley, the natural Citadels of Uçhisar and Ürgüp and finally the underground city of Kaymakli. Lunch will be served in a local Restaurant. Dinner and Overnight in Cappadocia.

Day 3
Transfer to the airport of Kayseri or Ankara for the flight to Istanbul.

TOUR P 3 ANTALYA
Day 01  
Arrival Antalya and transfer to hotel. Dinner at hotel
Day 02 
Breakfast at hotel and full day Perge, Aspendos, Side tour. Perge, one of the most important and spectacular coastal towns;  is famous from religious point of view because it was here that St.Paul delivered his first sermon. Continue to Aspendos where is the best-preserved theatre of antiquity with seating for 15.000 and is still used today. After lunch, proceed to Side, one of best-known classical sites in Turkey, was an ancient harbour. The magnificent theatre of the ancient city, built on colonnade arches, is the largest in the whole area. Transfer to hotel . Dinner and overnight.
Day 03  
Breakfast at hotel. Full day free. Dinner at hotel.
Day 04  
Breakfast at hotel and transfer to airport.

TOUR P 4 CAPPADOCIA, KONYA, PAMUKKALE, KUSADASI    
Day 01  
Tour starts the morning from the Hotel or from the airport. Visit the Hittite Museum and Mausoleum of Atatürk. After lunch drive to Cappadocia. Dinner & overnight (L,D).
Day 02 
Breakfast at the hotel, morning visit to the underground city of Kaymaklı & Citadel of Uçhisar. After lunch continue with the valley of "Göreme" & open air museum. The last sites will be Paşabağ valley and Avanos. Return to hotel for dinner & overnight (B,L,D).
Day 03
Early departure for Konya. On the way visit the 13 th century Seljukian caravanserai "Sultanhan". The next stop will be Konya which is famous with Mevlana Museum and the Theological Scholl of Whirling Dervishes.  Lunch enroute, drive to Pamukkale (B,L,D,).
Day 04 
Breakfast and visit the ancient city of Hierapolis. The ruins of the biggest Necropolis Graveyard of the ancient world, Roman Baths, Basilica and calcium cliffs. Drive to Aphrodisias. After lunch visit the Greco-Romen settlement which is remarkably well preserved. The ancient city is dedicated to the Goddess of Love, Aphrodite. Drive to Kuşadası, dinner and overnight (B,L,D).
Day 05 
After breakfast at the hotel drive to Meryemana and visit the House of Virgin Mary. Continue to Ephesus, the Roman Capital of Asia Minor. Visit the ruins of Odeon, Hercules Gate, the temple of Hadrian, the magnificient library, Agora and fantastic greco-roman theatre. After lunch visit the Basilica of St.John, drive to İzmir and transfer to the Hotel or airport (B,L)