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ISTANBUL DAILY EXCURTIONS OLD CITY TOUR BIZANTYNE RELICS & OTTOMAN RELICS FULL DAY PA 01&02 Hagia Sophia: The Church of Holy Wisdom, undoubtedly one of the greatest architectural creations in the world, was used as a mosque during Ottomans and now serves as a museum. Byzantine Hippodrome: The center for entertainment, amusement and sports in the city during the Roman and Byzantine Empires. The Egyptian Obelisk, the serpentine column and the German fountain of Willhelm II are sites to be visited. Blue Mosque: The Sultan Ahmed Mosque, one of the most revered masterpieces of the Islamic world, is famous with its blue ceramic tiles and six minarets. Grand Bazaar: The oldest and the largest covered market place in the world with more almost 4000 shops owing rich collection of handmade carpets, jewelery, leather and souvenirs. Topkapi Palace: The former imperial residence of Ottoman Sultans and the oldest and the largest remaining palaces in the world. Today, it is used as a museum to exhibit works of art and many priceless artifacts. EVERY DAY  Type: Day Tours in Istanbul  Departs From: Istanbul  Meeting Point: Pick-up from the hotel  Duration: 8 hours  Available: Departs daily at 09:00 Price per adult 70  Children under 7 year-old is % 30 disc.  INCLUDED LUNCH ISTANBUL CLASSICS TOUR BIZANTYNE RELICS HALF DAY (MORNING) PA 01 Hagia Sophia : The Church of Holy Wisdom,undoubtedly one of the greatest architectural creations in the world used as a mosque during Ottomans and serving as a museum today. Byzantine Hippodrome : the center for entertainment,amusement and sports in the city during the Roman and Byzantine Empires.The Egyptian Obelisk , the serpentine coloumn and the German fountain of Willhelm II are sites to be visited. Blue Mosque : The Sultan Ahmed Mosque ,one of the most revered masterpieces of the Islamic world . Famous with its blue ceramic tiles and six minarets. Grand Bazaar : The oldest and the largest covered market place in the world with more than 3000 shops owing rich collection of handmade carpets, jewellery,leather and souvenirs. EVERY DAY  Type: Day Tours in Istanbul  Departs From: Istanbul  Meeting Point: Pick-up from the hotel  Duration: 4 hours  Available: Departs daily at 09:00 Price per adult 35  Children under 7 year-old is % 30 disc. TOUR TERMINATE AT SULTANAHMET CENTER ISTANBUL CLASSICS TOUR OTTOMAN RELICS HALFDAY (AFTERNOON) PA 02 Topkapi Palace : The former imperial residence of Ottoman Sultans , the oldest and the largest remaining  palaces in the world.Today , used as a museum to exhibit works of art and many priceless artifacts. Süleymaniye Mosque : A beauty outstanding even among all these domes and minarets that define the skyline of Istanbul was built by Sultan Suleyman “The Magnificient” in the 16th century. EVERY DAY  Type: Day Tours in Istanbul  Departs From: Istanbul  Meeting Point: Pick-up from the hotel  Duration: 4 hours  Available: Departs daily at 13:00 Price per adult 35  Children under 7 year-old is % 30 disc.
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ISTANBUL DAILY EXCURTIONS

OLD CITY TOURBIZANTYNE RELICS

&

OTTOMAN RELICS

FULL DAY

PA 01&02

Hagia Sophia: The Church of Holy Wisdom, undoubtedly one of 

the greatest architectural creations in the world, was used as amosque during Ottomans and now serves as a museum.

Byzantine Hippodrome: The center for entertainment,

amusement and sports in the city during the Roman and ByzantineEmpires. The Egyptian Obelisk, the serpentine column and the

German fountain of Willhelm II are sites to be visited.

Blue Mosque: The Sultan Ahmed Mosque, one of the mostrevered masterpieces of the Islamic world, is famous with its blueceramic tiles and six minarets.

Grand Bazaar: The oldest and the largest covered market placein the world with more almost 4000 shops owing rich collection

of handmade carpets, jewelery, leather and souvenirs.Topkapi Palace: The former imperial residence of OttomanSultans and the oldest and the largest remaining palaces in the

world. Today, it is used as a museum to exhibit works of art and

many priceless artifacts.

EVERY DAY

  Type: Day Tours in Istanbul

  Departs From: Istanbul

  Meeting Point: Pick-up from the hotel

  Duration: 8 hours

  Available: Departs daily at 09:00 

Price per adult  € 70   Children under 7 year-old is % 30 disc.

  INCLUDED LUNCH

ISTANBUL 

CLASSICS TOURBIZANTYNE RELICS

HALF DAY (MORNING) 

PA 01

Hagia Sophia : The Church of Holy Wisdom,undoubtedly one of 

the greatest architectural creations in the world used as a mosqueduring Ottomans and serving as a museum today.Byzantine Hippodrome : the center for 

entertainment,amusement and sports in the city during the Romanand Byzantine Empires.The Egyptian Obelisk , the serpentine

coloumn and the German fountain of Willhelm II are sites to bevisited.Blue Mosque : The Sultan Ahmed Mosque ,one of the most

revered masterpieces of the Islamic world . Famous with its blue

ceramic tiles and six minarets.

Grand Bazaar : The oldest and the largest covered market placein the world with more than 3000 shops owing rich collection of 

handmade carpets, jewellery,leather and souvenirs.

EVERY DAY 

  Type: Day Tours in Istanbul  Departs From: Istanbul

  Meeting Point: Pick-up from the hotel

  Duration: 4 hours

  Available: Departs daily at 09:00 

Price per adult  € 35   Children under 7 year-old is % 30 disc.

TOUR TERMINATE AT SULTANAHMET CENTER 

ISTANBUL 

CLASSICS TOUROTTOMAN RELICS 

HALFDAY (AFTERNOON) 

PA 02 

Topkapi Palace : The former imperial residence of 

Ottoman Sultans , the oldest and the largest remaining palaces in the world.Today , used as a museum to exhibit

works of art and many priceless artifacts.

Süleymaniye Mosque : A beauty outstanding even amongall these domes and minarets that define the skyline of 

Istanbul was built by Sultan Suleyman “The Magnificient”in the 16th century.

EVERY DAY 

  Type: Day Tours in Istanbul

  Departs From: Istanbul

  Meeting Point: Pick-up from the hotel

  Duration: 4 hours

  Available: Departs daily at 13:00 

Price per adult  € 35   Children under 7 year-old is % 30 disc.

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PRINCE’S ISLAND 

TOUR

FULL DAY

PA 03 

Cruise in the MARMARA SEA to PRINCES' ISLANDS by

Maritime Lines boat. Stop at BÜYÜKADA, the popular summer resort with sandy beaches and pinewood scenery,once the pleasure island of Byzantine Princes.

Tour of the island by horse-drawn carriages before lunch ata fish restaurant.Also visioned during the tour TOPKAPI PALACE, LEANDER' STOWER • ÜSKÜDAR from the sea 

EVERY DAY 

  Type: Day Tours in Istanbul

  Departs From: Istanbul

  Meeting Point: Pick-up from the hotel

  Duration: 8 hours

  Available: Departs daily at 09:00 

Price per adult  € 70   Children under 7 year-old is % 30 disc.

  INCLUDED LUNCH

BOSPHORUS

CRUISE &

DOLMABAHCE

PALACE &

TWO CONTINENTE

TOUR

FULL DAY

PA 04 

GOLDEN HORN (from the bus)

SPICE BAZAAR 

BOSPHORUS CRUISE

RUMELĠ FORTRESS (from the sea) 

Lunch

DOLMABAHÇE PALACE 

BOSPHORUS BRIDGE (from Europe to Asia)

ÇAMLICA HILL

Also visioned during the tour IMPERIAL GARDENS OF ROYAL YILDIZ PALACE •ÇIRAĞAN PALACE HOTEL KEMPINSKI BOSPHORUS BRIDGE connecting EUROPE &

ASIA continents

BEYLERBEYĠ PALACE from the sea

CLOSED

Dolmabahçe Palace on Monday and Thursday 

 Replaced with Kariye (St. Savior in Chora) Museum,Spice (Egyptian) Bazaar on Sunday 

 Replaced with Authentic Shops 

EVERY DAY 

  Type: Day Tours in Istanbul

  Departs From: Istanbul

  Meeting Point: Pick-up from the hotel

  Duration: 8 hours

  Available: Departs daily at 09:00 

Price per adult  € 70   Children under 7 year-old is % 30 disc.

  INCLUDED LUNCH 

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BOSPHORUS 

DINNER CRUISE

TOUR

FULL NIGHT

AA 05 

A short drive to an exclusive night club through the

illuminated city. Full course dinner will be served including

two local drinks.After dinner ,you will watch the floorshowof well-known belly dancers ,folkloric dancers from

different regions of Turkey and Turkish singers singing

International songs.

Sail up the Bosphorus, the waterway between Europe and

Asia,passing under the suspension bridges and viewing

Ottoman summer palaces,waterside mansions and modern

villas which line the European and Asian coasts.The panoramic view of Istanbul by the Bosphorus at night and

dinner will both be memorableIncludes: Show, Dinner and local drinks

EVERY NIGHT

  Type: Day Tours in Istanbul

  Departs From: Istanbul

  Meeting Point: Pick-up from the hotel

  Duration: 4 nd half hours

  Available: Departs daily at 20:00 

Price per adult  € 80   INCLUDED DINNER&LOCAL DRINKS 

  Tour ends approximately at 23:30.

1001 NIGHTS

TURKISH SHOW

NIGHT TOURFULL NIGHT

AA 06 

Turkish Night Tour, Dinner & Dance Show

Traditional music & dance evening - Istanbul

Turkish Night Show Experience: Pick up from the hotel.

Take a scenic night drive to the restaurant, where you will

enjoy an evening with a delicious full course meal of fineTurkish cuisine featuring class acts of music and dance in

traditional surroundings. This feast for the senses is presented in an oriental atmosphere, where you can discover 

the delights of Turkish musical instruments, a typical folk orchestra and experience a dance extravaganza focusing on

the traditions of Turkish and Anatolian folklore including

 belly dancing. Drop off to hotel.

EVERY NIGHT 

  Type: Day Tours in Istanbul

  Departs From: Istanbul

  Meeting Point: Pick-up from the hotel

 Duration: 4 nd half hours

  Available: Departs daily at 20:00 

Price per adult  € 80   INCLUDED DINNER&LOCAL DRINKS 

  Tour ends approximately at 23:30.

BOSPHORUS 

CRUISE TOUR

HALF DAY(MORNING) 

PA07 

Cruise on the Golden Horn As the sun sets in Istanbul,its yellow light blazes on the waters of the Golden Horn,

giving this freshwater estuary its romantic name.Cruise on the Bosphorus This magical journey which

covers both European and Asian shores by our private boat

will let you see the marvelous monuments and districts.Rumeli Fortress (From the sea)  The biggest fortification

of Istanbul can be seen clearly during our Bosphorus Cruise. 

City Walls Constantinople's great city walls were breached only twice in 1600 years. The first breach occured

in 1204 during the fourth Crusade; the second breach wasled by -ldquo;Sultan Mehmet the Conqueror-rdquo; in 1453

with cannons and troops.

EVERY DAY 

  Type: Day Tours in Istanbul

  Departs From: Istanbul

  Meeting Point: Pick-up from the hotel

  Duration: 4 hours

  Available: Departs daily at 09:00 

Price per adult  € 35   Children under 7 year-old is % 30 disc.

TOUR TERMINATE AT SULTANAHMET CENTER 

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MINIATURK&

SHOPPING TOUR

HALF DAY (MORNING) 

AA 8 

The construction of Miniaturk, the first miniature park in Istanbul, began in June 30, 2001. Miniaturk covers a total area of 60,000

square meters. Its model area is 15,000 sqm, making Miniaturk the world's largest miniature park in respect to its model area.

Miniaturk also boasts 40,000 sqm of open space, 3,500 sqm of 

covered area, 2,000 sqm of pools and waterways, and a parkinglot with a capacity of 500 vehicles.

The park contains 120 models done in 1/25th scale. 57 of the

structures are from Istanbul, 51 are from Anatolia, and 12 arefrom the Ottoman territories that today lie outside of Turkey.

Additional space was reserved for potential future models. We can show you the alternative and the best shopping areas in

istanbul, keeping you away from tourist traps and finding whatyou want. VISITING; OUTLET LEDER FACTORY, JEVELERY 

CENTER, MAKER OR SALLER OF PURSES, TEXTILE AND BIG SHOPPIN CENTER. 

  Type: Day Tours in Istanbul

  Departs From: Istanbul

  Meeting Point: Pick-up from the hotel

  Duration: 4 hours

  Available: FREE Departs daily

Price per adult  € 25   Children under 7 year-old is % 30 disc.

SHOPPING TOUR

HALF DAY(AFTERNOON) 

AA 9 

Les Arts Turcs Istanbul Shopping Tour is one of our 

most requested tours for the people who wants to nice & unique

things for themselves or for the friends, relatives etc. We canshow you the alternative and the best shopping areas in istanbul,keeping you away from tourist traps and finding what you want.

Indeed, this tour will give you a cherished opportunity to meet the

 best of the local merchants, artists, and local buyers and sellersoutside the much-trodden touristic area. However, after you return

home, you'll remember the great discounts as the icing on the

cake! This tour is available every day but on sunday we only cantake you to the modern shopping district of istanbul since the

other areas are closed for holiday.  VISITING; OUTLET LEDER

 FACTORY, JEVELERY CENTER, MAKER OR SALLER OF  PURSES, TEXTILE AND BIG SHOPPIN CENTER. 

  Type: Day Tours in Istanbul

  Departs From: Istanbul

  Meeting Point: Pick-up from the hotel

  Duration: 4 hours

  Available: FREE Departs daily

Price per adult  € 10   Children under 7 year-old is % 30 disc.

BYZANTIUM&

GOLDEN HORN 

TOURHALF DAY(MORNING) 

PA 10 

 Natural naval harbour of the Byzantines named as Golden Horn because

of its hornlike shape and golden reflection of the glittering waves under 

sunshine when viewed from the hill tops.

Visit the Patriarchate at Fener which is the seat of Orthodox Christianity

since Constantine The Great‟ s declaration of Christianity as the religion

of Romans. Church of Panagia of Blachernae, the best known

and most celebrated shrine of the Holy Virgin famed with the

“Hagiasma” (holy water) and the “Hagion Lousma” (sacred bath). 

St. Savior in Chora (Kariye Museum) originally a Byzantine monasterywith fantastic mosaics and frescoes portraying scenes from a bible, the

life and miracles of Jesus.

Anemas Dungeons were part of the Blachernae Palace, unique in the

world with its historical and

architectural structure. It consists of 14 separate dungeons, each having 2

 basements below sea-level with cell s for the prisoners and two towers. It

was used as a prison for high ranked

statesmen. Tekfur Palace (from outside) built in the 12th

century adjacent to the city walls. The only surviving

 pavillion of the Blachernae Palace.

Byzantine City Walls surrounded the acropolis of Byzantium with 22

kms. long fortification with 96 towers and 9 main gates dating back to the

5th century., 

  Type: Day Tours in Istanbul

  Departs From: Istanbul

  Meeting Point: Pick-up from the hotel

  Duration: 4 hours

  Available: Departs daily at 09:00 

Price per adult  € 35   Children under 7 year-old is % 30 disc.

TOUR TERMINATE AT SULTANAHMET CENTER 

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AQUAPARK&

DOLPHIN SHOWTOUR

FULL DAY

AA 11 

You will enjoy the thrills and spills of the heart thumpingadrenaline rush in the most fascinating sun-washed water park 

ever created.

They have a wide range of excellent facilities and water-basedrides for a full day of fun, whether you make a splash in the cool

 blue wave pool, take a thrilling plunge down the water slides or 

 just relax and float around the lazy river and soak up the sun onthe cool grassy beaches.

Turkey's largest tsunami slide water, space hole, twister,

Anaconda, and many assorted slides including the amazing

Aquadolphin multi-slide await you.Aqua-park Istanbul offers its guests a variety of extended facilities

apart from its pools, Jacuzzis and water slides, such as restaurants,

 bars, nightclubs and salvo jumping.

WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY 

  Type: Day Tours in Istanbul

  Departs From: Istanbul

  Meeting Point: Pick-up from the hotel

  Duration: 8 hours

  Available: Departs daily at 09:00 

Price per adult  € 50   Children under 7 year-old is % 30 disc.

  INCLUDED LUNCH (FAST FOOD) 

MEVLEVI WHIRLING&

DERVISH CEREMONYTOUR

NIGHT TOUR

AA 12 

Known to the west as Whirling Dervishes, the Mevlevi Order wasfounded by Mevlana Rumi in the 13th century. The Order wroteof tolerance, forgiveness, and enlightenment. They survive today

as a cultural brotherhood. They are not theatrical spectacles but

sacred rituals. The ritual of the Mevlevi sect, known as the sema,

is a serious religious ritual performed by Muslim priests in a prayer trance to Allah. Mevlevi believed that during the sema the

soul was released from earthly ties, and able to freely and jubilantly commune with the divine.

This ceremony is an alternative for our monday ceremonies. If 

your plans doesn't match for mondays we have this beautiful showin Every Tuesday - Wednesday - Friday - Saturday and Sundaystarting at 19:30 in Sirkeci. This place has a very good

atmosphere with dance & music.

MONDAY,WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY 

  Type: Day Tours in Istanbul

  Departs From: Istanbul

  Meeting Point: Pick-up from the hotel

  Duration: 3 hours 

  Available: Departs daily at 18:30 

Price per adult  € 35 

ISTANBUL

HOP ON HOP OFF

TOUR

ALL DAY

PA 13 

City Sightseeing open top buses are the most original and

comprehensive way for discovering Istanbul‟s tourist attractions.You will be shown the highlights of Istanbul on a 90 minute long

tour with many opportunities to take photographs of the minarets

and mosques in the romantic ancient city. Be sure to experienceHagia Sophia, for centuries the largest enclosed space in theWorld and also wander through the busy covered Bazaar.

Istanbul is the only city in the world built on two continents,Europe and Asia, standing on the shores of Bosphorus and

guarding the precious relics of past world-dominating empires;

Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman. The city has been Europeancapital of culture and provides a unique link between the east andwest, past and present.

Modern Istanbul‟s vibrant history offers you a unique insight intoa variety of cultures, boasting the best of both continents,

including art treasures and architectural works, which areguaranteed to evoke your feelings of nostalgia.

  Type: Day Tours in Istanbul

 Departs From: Istanbul  Meeting Point:Taksim or Sultanahmet

  Duration: 1,5 hours

  Available: Departs daily from 09:00

Price per adult  € 20

 Children under 7 year-old is % 30 disc.  

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YALOVA & BURSA

TOUR

FULL DAY

PA 14 

Bursa Tours:We travel by ferry to Yalova, from istanbul for  bursa tour. Then by luxury coach to the city of Bursa, the

first capital of the Ottoman Empire and one of the greatest

treasure houses of Islamic architecture. We will first visitthe Green Mosque and the neighbouring Green Mausoleum,

 both world-renowned for their superb tile decoration, aswell as the late 14th century Great Mosque and the Koza

Han, which for centuries was the center of Bursa's

flourishing silk trade. After enjoying a leisurely cable car ride up the steep slopes of Mount Olympus (Turkish:

Uludag), we drive to the historic village of Cumahkizik.This is one of the best preserved Ottoman villages in Turkey

with scores of picturesque houses built in the traditional

style, with i projecting bays called "cumba", pronounced"joomba". Lunch is at one of Bursa's most famous

traditional Turkish restaurants, the Daruzziyafe, where we

will enjoy - the finest authentic Ottoman cuisine in a

historic setting, where Sultan Murat the Second once dined.

MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY 

  Type: Day Tours in Istanbul

  Departs From: Istanbul

  Meeting Point: Pick-up from the hotel

  Duration: 10 hours

  Available: Departs daily at 08:30 

Price per adult  € 90   Children under 7 year-old is % 30 disc.

  INCLUDED LUNCH 

BLACK SEA

SILE & AGVA 

TOUR

FULL DAY

MA 15 

Heading northeast of Istanbul on the Anatolian side, we willarrive in Sile, a small Black Sea fishing town situated on

rocks. Known for it‟s sandy beaches and famous „Sile bezi‟,an open-weave cotton fabric, it is the perfect first stop for our tour. Once a port of call for ships sailing east from the

Bosphorus, enjoy a stroll along the fishing harbor or relaxwith a tea at the hilltop cafe overlooking the Sile lighthouse.

On the way to Ağva we come across picturesque traditionalTurkish villages like Kabakoz and Suaybli where time

seems to have stood still. So near to Istanbul distance-wise,yet so far in their way of life. Experience the friendless and

curiosity of these villagers.

Continuing along the coastal route we arrive in Ağva, deepin nature and situated between the Yeşilçay and Goksurivers that flow into Black Sea.Upon arrival you will find peace in a leisurely a boat ride

down the Goksu river.Set in a landscape so green and

rich,bask in sights of Ağva. After taking in a magnificent view overlooking the sea and

 bluffs, we will break for lunch where you may dine on the

local fish.

TUESDAY, THURSDAY 

  Type: Day Tours in Istanbul

  Departs From: Istanbul

  Meeting Point: Pick-up from the hotel

  Duration: 9 hours

  Available: Departs daily at 08:30 

Price per adult  € 75  

Children under 7 year-old is % 30 disc.  INCLUDED LUNCH 

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Historical Turkish Bath (Hamam) ÇEMBERLİTAŞ 

Many visitors to Turkey have misconceptions about Turkish baths and do not know what to expect. For this reason we will go into more detail of this enjoyable experience. Traditional

Turkish baths have separate sections for women and men, or have different visit ing times or days for women and men. Women attend to women and men at tend to men unless a mixed

group rents the whole bath.When you enter a hamam, you will generally see a central courtyard or "Camekan" where refreshments are available. Small changing rooms generallysurround this central area of relaxation. There may also be a marble fountain. You will be provided with a towel and a "Pestemal" which is a large fringed garment, normally striped or 

checked and made of cotton that you wrap around your body. In traditional baths the Pestemal is normally worn during the whole bathing process, but there may be nudity especially i n

the women's section. Those who are particularly modest should bring a bathing suit. It is recommended to bring your own soap and shampoo as what is available costs extra and is of low quality. The bather enters the sweating area or "Hararet" where there is a low marble platform called the "Gobek Tasi" which is heated. He or she spends some time relaxing on this

 platform. Around this area, there are normally open cubicles with marble basins called "Kurne". After you have perspired, you can either bath yourself by sitting near the basin andfilling it with hot water, then dipping the "Tas" which is a bowl, traditionally of copper or brass having grooves and ornamentation, and pouring it over yourself, or you may request the

attendant to scrub you with a "Kese" which is normally a coarse mitt made of natural fibers.

The Çemberlitas Bath is located on Çemberlitas Square on Divanyolu Street situated in the midst of some of Istanbul‟s greatest monuments. It is next to the Vezirhan monument erected by Constantine I (324 –  327). The Köprülü Mahmud Pasa complex with its mosque, school and tombs are directly opposite the bath and at its sides are the Vezir Han and the old

university building. Also in the near vicinity of the bath are the tomb of Sultan Mahmut II and its treasury, the Köprülü Library, the Atik Pasa Mosque and school and the tomb of Ali

Baba

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The Mevlevi Sema Ceremony  MEVLEVI WHIRLING & DERVISH CEREMONY 

The name Mevlana Celaleddin-i Rumi stands for Love and ecstatic flight into the infinite. Rumi is one of the great spiritual masters and poetical geniuses of mankind

and was the founder of the Mevlevi Sufi order, a leading mystical brotherhood of Islam.

Rumi was born on 30 September 1207 in Balkh in present day Afghanistan to a family of learned theologians. Escaping the Mongol invasion and destruction, Rumi

and his family traveled extensively in the Muslim lands, performed pilgrimage to Mecca and finally settled in Konya, Anatolia, then part of Seljuk Empire. When his

father Bahaduddin Valad passed away, Rumi succeeded his father in 1231 as professor in religious sciences. Rumi 24 years old, was an already accomplished

scholar in religious and positive sciences.The mevlevi brotherhood is founded completely on love and tolerance. He died on 17 December 1273 in Konya in

present day Turkey. He was laid to rest beside his father and o ver his remains a splendid shrine was erected. 13th century Mevlana Mausoleum with its hall, d

ervish living quarters, school and tombs of some leaders of the Mevlevi Order continues to this day to draw pilgrims from all parts of the Muslim and n on-Muslim

 world.

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Istanbul is a beautiful city of many sights and sounds. But the Black Sea coast offers landscapes at least as interesting and spectacular as those found in the city. Our Sile-Agva Black sea,

Tour is a relaxing day out of the city where you will experience the best of nature and culture that the area has to offer. Visit the Black sea coast with its sandy beaches and spectacular sea

views. Experience a traditional village that was originally built by the Byzantines and Ottomans. Enjoy a leisurely river boat r ide and time on your own to explore the area‟s natural beauty.On the way back to Istanbul, relax with a tea as you sway in a hammock in a forest café. You‟ll arrive at your hotel feeling completely refreshed.

Tour Highlights: See Sile Lighthouse, one of the most prominent lighthouse on the Black Sea coast and the largest in Turkey. Visit Sile Castle which was built by the Byzantines to  protectthe coast and capital from sea attacks. Experience traditional Turkish hospitality and village life in Kabakoz Village.

Relax on the sand and swim in the Black Sea at Kilimli Beach. Enjoy magnificent views of the sea and bluffs Kilimli Bay. Take a leisurely boat trip down the Goksu River.

What is included ? Pick up and drop off 

Ground transportation

LunchGuide

Boat Trip

Beach chaise and umbrellaForest cafe tea offer  

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Green Bursa Tour 

Explore & Discover First Capital of the Ottomans 8:15 – 8:30 Departure from your hotel. We will travel by ferry to the seaside town of Yalova, where there are thermal centers. We continue to Bursa, which was the first capital of theOttoman Empire. We visit the Green Mosque and Green Mausoleum as well as the 14th century Ulu (Great) Mosque, with its fountain in the center and then the Koza Han, which was

the center of the silk trade for centuries. We take a cable car ride up the slopes of Ulu Mountain (also know as Mt. Olympus) to enjoy a splendid view. Evening arrival and transfer to your 

hotel. 

What is included ? Pick up and drop off from your hotel at approx. 8:15amGround transportation by air-conditioned non-smoking tour coaches

Lunch

Professional tour guide licensed by the Ministry of Tourism

All entrance fees to the archaeological sites, cable-car tickets

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AQUAPARK & DOLPHIN  SHOW 

DAILY AQUAPARK & DOLPHINE TOUR INCLUDES

 Pick up transfer from your hotel in Istanbul at approx. 10:30am

 All entrance fees to Aquapark Istanbul

 Dolphin show

 Lunch (Fast food)

 Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking coach

 Return transfer to your hotel at approx. 6:00pm

Please bring appropriate swimwear, towels and sun protection for water park. 

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 SPECIAL ISTANBULDAY & NIGHT

 AVS Special Tour

140.€  Pp:120.€ incl. Sightseeing… Panoramic Tower… 

Dinner & Drinks & Turkish Show 

1- Old City Tour&Shopping: Visit to SULTANAHMET IMPERIAL

MOSQUE Across from St. Sophia built in the 16th century by the

architect Sadafkar Mehmet Aga, is known as the BLUE MOSQUE

because of its magnificent interior decoration of blue Iznik tiles.

HIPPODROME Ancient Hippodrome, the scene of chariot races,

with the three monuments; the Obelisk of Theodosius, the

bronze Serpentine Column and the Column of Constantine.ORTAKÖY is a cosmopolitan area, with communities of Turks,

Greeks, Armenians and Jews. The neighbourhood hosts many

different religious (Muslim, Jewish, Orthodox, and other

Christian) structures. It is also a popular spot for locals and

tourists alike, with its art galleries, night clubs, cafés, bars, and

restaurants.

The Neo-Baroque style Ortaköy Mosque is a beautifully ornate

structure, right on the jetty of Ortaköy, bordering the waters of 

the Bosphorus, and thus highly visible from the passing boats.  

Visit to Leader, jewelery and Textile outlet shops 

2- Panoramic Istanbul Saphire : Istanbul Sapphire, the highest

building of Turkey and Europe, has been inaugurated. The

scenic riches of İstanbul can be seen from a 360 -degree angle on

the watching terrace of the 261 meter high building. It is ready

to host its visitors as the biggest building of Turkey and Europe. 

3- 1001 Night Turkish Show-Dinner: Istanbul by night means

floodlit mosques, a fabulous Turkish dinner and a spectacular

floorshow with bejeweled belly dancers. It's the ultimate Turkish

experience! The fabulous four-course dinner includes local

drinks and Turkish dessert, followed by an exotic floor show.

You'll be entertained by belly dancers, singers and an Anatolian

cultural folklore group. 

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EXOTIC TOUR  PRINCE’S ISLAND 

PRINCES ISLAND 

Cruise in the MARMARA SEA to PRINCES' ISLANDS by Maritime Lines boat.

Stop at BÜYÜKADA, the po pular summer resort with sandy beaches

and pinewood scenery, once the pleasure island of Byzantine Princes.

Tour of the island by horse-drawn carriages before lunch at a fish restaurant.

Evening return to Ġstanbul and transfer to hotels. ALSO VISIONED DURING THE TOUR  

TOPKAPI PALACE • LEANDER' S TOWER  • ÜSKÜDAR from the sea

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BOSPHORUS DINNER CRUISE

You will be picked up from your hotel at 19:30 and transferred to the cruise ship.Sail up the Bosphorus, the waterway between Europe and Asia,

 passing under the suspension bridges and viewing Ottoman summer palaces,waterside mansions and modern villas which line the European and Asian coasts.

The panoramic view of Istanbul by the Bosphorus at night and dinner will be memorable.Transfer to hotels at midnight 

WHAT'S INCLUDED:

  Pick up and Drop off 

  Transportation in non-smoking mini/midi bus with English speaking guide and driver.

  Entrance fees mentioned by the itinerary.

  Dinner, limited local drinks.

  Show

  Services charges and local taxes.

TRADITIONAL 1001 NIGHTS / TURKISH SHOW

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TRADITIONAL 1001 NIGHTS / TURKISH SHOW

Turkish Night Tour, Dinner & Dance Show

Traditional music & dance evening

Included diner & Local drincs & Show

Turkish Night Show Experience: Pick up from the hotel.

Take a scenic night drive to the restaurant, where you will enjoy an evening

with a delicious full course meal of fine Turkish cuisine featuring class acts

of music and dance in traditional surroundings.

This feast for the senses is presented in an oriental atmosphere,

where you can discover the delights of Turkish musical instruments, a typical folk orchestra and experience

a dance extravaganza focusing on the traditions of Turkish and Anatolian folklore including belly dancing.

Drop off to hotel.

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GENERAL CONDITIONS· Tour fees include transportation, guide, entrance fees and mentioned meals & drinks,· 30% discount for children below the age 7, free for the ages 0 – 2,

· We kindly request our guests to be ready 10 minutes before departure time, · Owing to traffic difficulties, pick-ups may delay beyond our control,

· Guests not using courtesy transfers should be ready at the tour departure point 10 minutes before departure time,  · No smoking on our tour vehicles, · Cancellation is not possible in the last 24 hours. There will be no refund for any unused portion of any tour program,

· AVS Travel reserves the right to alter, postpone or cancel the tour without prior notice due to unforeseen circumstances, 

· AVS Travel disclaims any responsibility and shall not pay any indemnity or reimbursement in the event that certain museums or monuments included in the programcould not be visited with any reason beyond control,

· Guests are to be promptly on time at the meet -points given by the tour guide. Tours will be proceed without waiting   the delayers.

CLOSEDSt. Sophia on Monday

Dolmabahı Palace on Monday & Thursday

Topkapı Palace on Tuesday

All replaced with Kariye (St. Savior in Chora) MuseumGrand Covered Bazaar on Sunday

Spice (Egyptian) Bazaar on SundayAll replaced with Authentic Shops,

Rahmi Koc Museum on Monday

St. Savior in Chora on Wednesday

St. Mary Pammacaristos on Wednesday 


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