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11D 10N THROUGH THE TIME & PLEASURE TOUR DETAILS DAY 1// Arrival and Overnight in Istanbul Arrive in Istanbul Pick up from airport and transfer to hotel in Old City part of Istanbul Welcome dinner at

1 11D 10N THROUGH THE TIME & PLEASURE TOUR DETAILS DAY 1// Arrival and Overnight in Istanbul Arrive in Istanbul Pick up from airport and transfer to hotel in Old City part of Istanbul Welcome dinner at the Sunset Restaurant Overnight in Istanbul one of the Bosphorus Hotels (Dinner) DAY 2 // Byzantium and Ottoman Traces Full Day Tour and Overnight in Istanbul Breakfast at the hotel Pick up from hotel around 08:00-08:30 and you have full day city tour. Places you will visit are;

Hagia Sophia An amazing architectural sample of Byzantium Era that was built in 537! A former Christian church and one of the most precious gem of the World Heritage.

Hagia Sophia also called as the eighth wonder of the world... Blue Mosque This imposingly beautiful mosque took its name because of its amazing blue tiled interior!

Besides of being a tourist attraction, it is also an active mosque which closes its door five times a day.

2 Hagia Sophia An amazing architectural sample of Byzantium Era that was built in 537! A former Christian church and one of the most precious gem of the World Heritage. In 1453 during the conquest of Istanbul by Fatih Sultan Mehmed, converted into a mosque. Mustafa Kemal Ataturk converted it into a museum in Hagia Sophia also called as the eighth wonder of the world... Blue Mosque This imposingly beautiful mosque took its name because of its amazing blue tiled interior! It was built between for Sultan Ahmet, and it is one of the two mosques in Turkey with six minarets! Besides of being a tourist attraction, it is also an active mosque which closes its door five times a day. Hippodrome of Constantinople The Hippodrome of Constantinople was a public entertainment space intended for horse and chariot racings while gaining at the same time institutional and political dimensions. Its capacity was estimated to reach 100,000 viewers, while the total length was about 450 meters! Currently an elongated public garden, with many remains of the Hippodrome to remind us its greatness

Provides over 12 handicraft courses such as the popular art of marbling, painting, jewelery, porcelain, calligraphy, Ottoman language, ceramic and stained glass.

3 Cafer Aga Medresseh Built in 1560 as a school, designed by Sinan on the orders of Cafer Ağa right next to Hagia Sophia. Nowadays hosts a cultural organisation for teaching and promoting traditional Turkish handicraft! Provides over 12 handicraft courses such as the popular art of marbling, painting, jewelery, porcelain, calligraphy, Ottoman language, ceramic and stained glass. Topkapi Imperial Palace A wonderful palace that was the home for the Ottoman Sultans for over 400 years. It is a complex of small colorful buildings where most of the important decisions about the Ottoman Empire were taken! A place that also housed many unbelievable stories and intriguesi mostly between the wifes of the Sultans. Consists of four main courtyards and the Harem. It was converted into a museum in 1924 and declared as a World Heritage by UNESCO in (Harem Section is not included in the program because it requires extra time and fees. Inform your guide if you want to spend more time there on your own)

4 Grand Bazaar A huge undercovered bazaar and one of the most famous all over the world! It consists from 61 streets, over 4000 small shops, restaurants, traditional Turkish coffee shops, two mosques, four fountains and two hamams. A true labyrinth! You can find beautiful Turkish carpets, glazed tiles and pottery, copper and brassware, apparels made of leather, hand-painted ceramics, embroideries, fresh spices and herbs, glittering jewellery and all sorts of other thing *At the end of your tour we will make your drop off to your hotel back. Dinner at the Ciya Restaurant and feel the vibe of the Kadıkoy Overnight in Istanbul (Included meals: Breakfast & Lunch & Dinner)

5 DAY 3 // Bosphorus & Dolmabahce Full Day Tour and Overnight in Istanbul Breakfast at the hotel Pick up from hotel around 08:00-08:30 and you have full day city tour. Places you will visit are; Spice Market This market is the most famous covered bazaar after Grand bazaar, which is also known as Egyptian market. Built in 1664, hosts 85 small shops, where you can find Turkish delights and other sweets, jewellery, souvenirs, herbs, big variaty of spices, dried fruits and nuts, fresh tea, scarves, lanterns and Nargile. Rustempasha Mosque Rustem Pasha was the husband of Suleiman's beloved daughter, Mihrimah. During Suleiman's reign, Rustem Pasha also served as the Grand Vizier of the country. This wonderful mosque was designed by the famous Mimar Sinan and was built after Pasha's death, in A masterpiece, most known for its fabulous interior, decorated by the unique Iznik tiles. Bosphorus Cruise Travel between the two continents and get enchanted by the all the beauty you will see! A cruise on Bosphorus is one of the best ways to discover the elegance of Istanbul Rumeli Fortress (from sea) This imposing fortress was built by Sultan Mehmed II in Located on a hill on the European side of the city, right on the banks of Bosphorus, was the perfect place to control the commercial and military traffic, before the conquer of Constantinople Ortakoy This small village, located right on the banks of Bosphorus, was a former fishermen village and a cosmopolitan area, where Turks, Greeks, Armenians and Jews used to live together. You can find many preserved historic wooden houses, local boutiques, night clubs, cafes and restaurants, which many of them provide amazing views to the city Bosphorus Bridge Cross the bridge which connects Europe and Asia while enjoying the breathtaking view of Bosphorus. It was the first bridge that connected the two continents for the first time in the history

Camlica Hill The highest point of Istanbul

.. Dolmabahce Palace Until 1922 and during the

decorated with gold and crystal while the

Imperial Harem *At the end of your tour we

6 Camlica Hill The highest point of Istanbul that provides an absolutely magnificent view of the entire city. The most amazing hilltop park... Dolmabahce Palace Until 1922 and during the Ottoman Empire, it was the residence for the Sultans after Topkapi Palace. A stunning place which is extensively decorated with gold and crystal while the design contains elements of the Baroque, Rococo and Neoclassical styles. The main palace is consisted of three parts: the Imperial Mabeyn (State Apartments), Muayede Salon (Ceremonial Hall) and the Imperial Harem *At the end of your tour we will make your drop off to your hotel back. *Free night in Istanbul, you can explore different palces by yourself Overnight in Istanbul (Included meals: Breakfast & Lunch)

DAY 4 // Gallipoli tour & Overnight in Cabakkale 06:30-50 am Pick up from your hotel and transfer to Eceabat 5 hours drive, We drive to Gallipoli where you will

Later on, we continue to the Kabatepe War Museum, which contains relics from the battle including original diary extracts and letters.

Also you will visit the Lone Pine Australian Memorial, Johnston''s Jolly and Chunk Bair New Zealand Memorial.

7 DAY 4 // Gallipoli tour & Overnight in Cabakkale 06:30-50 am Pick up from your hotel and transfer to Eceabat 5 hours drive, We drive to Gallipoli where you will get information about the naval battle that took place in the Dardanelles prior to the army landings. Later on, we continue to the Kabatepe War Museum, which contains relics from the battle including original diary extracts and letters. We then visit Brighton Beach, the intended landing place and the Anzac Cove where dawn service is held on each Anzac Day. Also you will visit the Lone Pine Australian Memorial, Johnston''s Jolly and Chunk Bair New Zealand Memorial. After visiting the Kilitbahir fortress, which was built in 1453 by Mehmet II, the Conqueror (to honor his successful siege of Constantinople), we will return to Istanbul or cross the Dardanelles to spend the night in Canakkale at the Kolon Hotel. Dinner will be arrange at the Canakkale center (Included meals: Breakfast & Lunch& Dinner)

DAY 5 // Troy Tour & Drive to Edirne & Overnight in Edirne Troy-Istanbul After breakfast, we drive to Troy. Here you will learn the mythology surrounding Troy, The Trojan Horse and Helen of Troy.

8 DAY 5 // Troy Tour & Drive to Edirne & Overnight in Edirne Troy-Istanbul After breakfast, we drive to Troy. Here you will learn the mythology surrounding Troy, The Trojan Horse and Helen of Troy. Till now, 10 cities have been discovered, one built on the top of the other, dating back to 3500 BC. You will see and hear about the Trojan horse, Helen of Troy, the Trojan Wars, the battle between Archillies and Paris, the Remains of Troy IX, the Alters and the Houses of Troy I, dating back to 2500 BC. After the Troy tour drive to Edirne. Dinner at the Aydın Liver house, as Edirne is very Famous its own liver cooking style. Overnight in Edirne at the prestige Hotel (Included meals: Breakfast & Lunch & Dinner )

DAY 6 // Edirne Tour & Overnight in Istanbul Breakfast at the Hotel and you have Edirne city tour Places that you will visit Eski Mosque (Old Mosque) Eski Mosque

Uc Serefeli Mosque The name of the mosque is derived from the three balconies on the southeast minaret. Each balcony is reached by a separate stairway.

The minarets were the most important development in the structure of the mosque in the fifteenth century.

9 DAY 6 // Edirne Tour & Overnight in Istanbul Breakfast at the Hotel and you have Edirne city tour Places that you will visit Eski Mosque (Old Mosque) Eski Mosque (Old Mosque) was built of cut stone and brick ( ) with a fine white marble portal and decorative calligraphy on the interior walls and pillars. Uc Serefeli Mosque The name of the mosque is derived from the three balconies on the southeast minaret. Each balcony is reached by a separate stairway. The decorative tile designs on the minarets are all different. The minarets were the most important development in the structure of the mosque in the fifteenth century. Selimiye Mosque Edirne's crowning glory, the Selimiye Mosque, was built for Selim II, ( ) by Sinan who was the architect of the Abode of Felicity for 50 years. It was the masterpiece of Sinan's final years. The symmetrical design strongly emphasized by the four minarets and the soaring rise of the central dome. Lunch at the Local cozy Edirne Restaurant

Semiz Ali Pasa Arasta (Bazaar) This is also the work of Sinan. Completed in 1589, it is a long tunnel-like building with shops on both sides.

You will also see the Meric bridge (New Bridge) which was constructed at the junction of Meric and Arda rivers between 1842-1847.

It was rebuilt by the Byzantine emperor John Comnenus II (1118-43) as part of his repair of the Hadrianic defensive system.

10 Semiz Ali Pasa Arasta (Bazaar) This is also the work of Sinan. Completed in 1589, it is a long tunnel-like building with shops on both sides. Here you may buy one of Edirne's specialties: soap shaped like fruit or vegetables. You will also see the Meric bridge (New Bridge) which was constructed at the junction of Meric and Arda rivers between Kule Kapisi (12 C Tower Gate) The Tower Gate is all that remains of the tower which once protected the principal gate of the citadel. It was rebuilt by the Byzantine emperor John Comnenus II ( ) as part of his repair of the Hadrianic defensive system. Beyazit Madrasa Beyazit Madrasa is the largest in Edirne, the complex had a mosque and an hospital which was famous for the skill of its surgeons. In the octagonal, domed timarhane, the insane were treated by musical therapy. At the end of the tour we will make your transfer to Istanbul On the way to Istanbul we will stop At the Yesilkoy Fish restaurants area and you will get your dinner here Overnight in Istanbul (Included meals: Breakfast & Lunch & Dinner )

DAY 7 // Glass workshow at The Glass Furnace & Overnight at the Sapanca Breakfast at the Hotel Pick you up and drive to Beykoz, you have glass work shop depends on which teachers workshop on your

11 DAY 7 // Glass workshow at The Glass Furnace & Overnight at the Sapanca Breakfast at the Hotel Pick you up and drive to Beykoz, you have glass work shop depends on which teachers workshop on your arrival date The Glass Furnace was first designed as a glass studio but has quickly become one of the world s leading glass schools and this is the outcome of a long and intensive work. Since the day it was founded, The Glass Furnce has been hosting world renowned artists, teaching various glass techniques to Turkish students and students from all over the world, through different duration workshops. Lunch will be at the Glass Furnace At the end of the day transfer to Sapanca Gural Hotel You have nice spa and massage evening Dinner at the Hotel Overnight at the Sapanca Gural (Included meals: Breakfast &Lunch & Dinner )

DAY 8 // Free day in Sapanca & Overnight in Sapanca Breakfast at the Hotel You can enjoy at the best Spa center in Turkey Overnight in Sapanca (Included meals: Breakfast) DAY 9 // Safranbolu tour &

architecture, symbolizing the Turkish public life between 18th and 19th centuries.

12 DAY 8 // Free day in Sapanca & Overnight in Sapanca Breakfast at the Hotel You can enjoy at the best Spa center in Turkey Overnight in Sapanca (Included meals: Breakfast) DAY 9 // Safranbolu tour & Overnight in Safranbolu *Breakfast at the Hotel *Check out and drive to Safranbolu *This is one of the best example of old style ottoman houses ; These houses are wonderful samples of old civilian architecture, symbolizing the Turkish public life between 18th and 19th centuries. The size and the planning of the houses are deeply impressed by extended families, in other words all members of a big family living together in one house. The effective architecture of their roofs has caused them to be named as "Houses with five facades". Two or three storeys consisting of 6 to 9 rooms, the houses are narrow and long planned. Its rooms are completely special and contain huge window location allowing refreshing light and the ladies were able to see the narrow streets while sitting on wooden made sofas. All sections of those buildings such as the elegant woodwork and carved wall and ceiling decorations, the banisters indoor beetle come together to form a unique harmony of architectural aesthetics and Turkish art. We will also show you Hidirlik Hill, Cinci Han & Toruk village *Free evening, you can walk around the streets and you can decide where do you want to eat *Overnight at the Safranbolu (Included meals: Breakfast & Lunch )

DAY 10 // Return to Istanbul & Farewell Dinner & Overnight in Istanbul Breakfast at the Hotel *Check out and drive to Istanbul on the way to Istanbul we will stop at the Bolu and then reach to

13 DAY 10 // Return to Istanbul & Farewell Dinner & Overnight in Istanbul Breakfast at the Hotel *Check out and drive to Istanbul on the way to Istanbul we will stop at the Bolu and then reach to Istanbul in The Afternoon *Farewell dinner at the Tugra Restaurant Cıragan palace *Overnight in Istanbul(Included meals: Breakfast & Lunch & Dinner ) DAY 11 // Free day in Istanbul *Breakfast at the Hotel *Our driver will wait for you if you may need to go outside for shopping he will be with you how long you need. *Check out from hotel depends on your flight timing and transfer to airport depends on your flight timing (Included meals: Breakfast )

14 QUOTATION INCLUDES: Arrival and departure Airport transfers and any other transfers as per the itinerary. 10 nights accommodation (single or double or triple occupancy depends on request) in Region s best hotels; 05 nights bed & breakfast accommodation in Istanbul 01 night bed & breakfast accommodation in Canakkale 01 night bed & breakfast accommodation in Edirne 02 night bed & breakfast accommodation in Sapanca 01 night bed & breakfast accommodation in Safranbolu Glass workshop Pak entrance fees 2 Full day Istanbul +1 FD Gallipoli +1 HD Troy+ 1 FD Edirne+1 Full day Safranbolu City Tours English speaking tour guide during your trip Entrance fees at the museums during your tours % 18 Local taxes & service fee 24/7 assistance of our office in Istanbul Dinners & Lunches mention at the Program Air conditioned non smoking vehicle during your all transfer and tour services NOT INCLUDED International and local flights Airport departure taxes Services on day at leisure. Visa fees Beverages Travel and medical insurances Porterage, tips and gratuities to local waiting staff and driver guides. Excursions not detailed in below program. All Items of personal nature e.g. laundry, phone charges etc. *THE ABOVE ITINERARY IS ONLY A SAMPLE THE ABOVE ITINERARY IS ONLY A SAMPLE.ANYTHING CAN BE ANYTHING CAN BE MODIFIED TO FIT YOUR WISHES. ** WE CAN ARRANGE ABOVE PACKAGE ALL YEAR LONG BUT FOR BETTER SERVICE WE SUGGEST YOU TO ARRANGE FROM 15 TH MARCH TO 15 TH NOVEMBER EXCEPT WINTER SEASON

15 *** PRICE IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AND VARIES BY THE NUMBER OF TRAVELERS AND TIME OF YEAR.

TOUR ROUTE: Istanbul - Gallipoli - Troy - Pergamon - Kusadasi - Ephesus - Pamukkale - Cappadocia Istanbul

TOUR ROUTE: Istanbul - Gallipoli - Troy - Pergamon - Kusadasi - Ephesus - Pamukkale - Cappadocia Istanbul 10 DAYS INDIAN TASTE OF TURKEY TOUR SUMMARY: If you are looking for something special and extraordinary