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24-27 September 2015 is public holiday in Turkey for eid al-adha. It is a great chance for you to enjoy the beauty of Istanbul while the crowd is in their hometowns. Best time of the year, best time of the weather..
SOCIAL PROGRAMME
TOUR 1:
CLASSICAL ISTANBUL – HALF DAY MORNING TOUR – 26 SEPTEMBER 2015, SATURDAY
During the Classical Istanbul tour we will get to know the main sights of the enchanting and versatile metropol with its magnificent history. We’ll start the day from the centre for the wild horse chariot races, Hippodrome Square, originally built in Roman times and enlarged in Byzantine times. Hearing more about the fascinating history, we’ll also admire the monuments of the Egyptian Obelisk, the Serpentine Column and the Constantine Column.
From Hippodrome Square we’ll continue to Sultanahmet Mosque (Blue Mosque) that was built in the beginning of 17th century across Hagia Sofia. Its grand dome and six minarets are sure to amaze whereas the secret of the nickname Blue Mosque will be revealed inside by the beautiful interior decoration with the famous, blue Iznik tiles. Continuing the tour, we’ll visit the soul of the city, Hagia Sophia, an amazingly beautiful example of the Christian and Islamic elements mixed together. Originally built as a church in Byzantine times and later converted into a mosque by the Ottomans, it is nowadays a museum with a truly unique architecture and atmosphere.
At the end of the tour, we’ll enjoy the hustle and bustle of the historical Grand Bazaar, one of the biggest covered bazaars in the world. It is a labyrinth of streets and passages with more than 4,000 shops with each trade having its own area varying from Turkish arts and crafts such as brassware, handpainted ceramic plates and hand-honed copperware to goldsmith’s streets and Turkish carpets. Bargaining is a must here and even if you’re not in the mood for some serious shopping, strolling in the streets is an experience in itself.
Price: € 48 + (V.A.T. 18%) / pax
Includes: Transportation by air conditioned vehicles, Fully escorted by English speaking tour guide, Admission
fees.
Excludes: All personal expenses
TOUR 2:
WONDERS OF BYZANTINE AND OTTOMAN EMPIRE – FULL DAY TOUR – 27 SEPTEMBER 2015, SUNDAY
In Istanbul it is easy to get mesmerized by the sight of countless monuments, churches, mosques and palaces shining the glory of the past empires. During this full day tour, we’ll enjoy both Byzantine and Ottoman attractions of the city. Starting our morning from the heart of the Old City, Sultan Ahmet Centre, we’ll visit Hippodrome Square, Sultanahmet Mosque and Hagia Sofia.
The centre for the wild horse chariot races, Hippodrome Square, was originally built in Roman times and enlarged in Byzantine times. Hearing more about the fascinating history, we’ll also admire the monuments of the Egyptian Obelisk, the Serpentine Column and the Constantine Column.
From Hippodrome Square we’ll continue to Sultanahmet Mosque (Blue Mosque) that was built in the beginning of 17th century across Hagia Sofia. Its grand dome and six minarets are sure to amaze whereas the secret of the nickname Blue Mosque will be revealed inside by the beautiful interior decoration with the famous, blue Iznik tiles. Continuing the tour, we’ll visit the soul of the city, Hagia Sophia, an amazingly beautiful example of the Christian and Islamic elements mixed together. Originally built as a church in Byzantine times and later converted into a mosque by the Ottomans, it is nowadays a museum with a truly unique architecture and atmosphere.
After lunch we’ll explore the magnificent Topkapi Palace with the unique location in the joining point of the Bosporus Strait, Golden Horn and The Sea of Marmara. Built in the middle of the 15th century to this great location, the palace was the administrative centre of the dynasty as well as home for the sultan, his family and servants. Consisting of four courtyards, the palace area has many sections for the visitors to admire, for example kitchen, sultan’s clothes collection, imperial council chamber, holy relics, beautiful pavilions and treasury filled
with jewels.
Last but not least is the Little Hagia Sophia Mosque, that was originally built in the 530 in the Byzantine era as the Church of Saints Sergius and Bacchus. The resemblance to the Church of Hagia Sofia is obvious with its great dome and same architectural period, thus explaining the name it seems to have taken after being converted into a mosque approximately in 1500. It is a working mosque that has undergone quite extensive restoration work and naturally it is nowadays characterized with the Ottoman –style decoration. Nevertheless, some 6th century elements still remain and the mosque is really an enchanting place to visit.
Notes: In Topkapi Palace Harem (sultan’s private section) is not included in the program and the visit is due extra fee.
Price: 100 € + (V.A.T. 18%) / pax
Includes: Transportation by air conditioned vehicles, Fully escorted by English speaking tour guide, Admission fees, Lunch.
Excludes: Drinks, All personal expenses
TOUR 3:
CITY OF TWO CONTINENTS –FULL DAY TOUR – 27 SEPTEMBER 2015, SUNDAY
Istanbul is a magical city without a counterpart and for ages its uniqueness has been noticed around the world. For example Napoleon Bonaparte has once said that if the earth were a single state, Istanbul would be its capital. This inspirational city is a meeting point of cultures and has history that reaches thousands of years backwards. Istanbul is also the only city in the world spread on two continents and on this tour we will take a look at the similarities and differences of the different continents. You will see interesting districts of the city, which might otherwise be left unnoticed and learn about the everyday life of Istanbulites.
The tour will start from the European side of the city. Taksim square and the Istiklal Avenue are maybe the most well known places of the city and often considered as the hearth of Istanbul as life there never stops. However sometimes it is even more interesting to drift astray from the main street of Istiklal and the narrow winding side streets never fail to surprise with their charming ambience. On the European side we will get to know the artistic areas of Çukurcuma and Cihangir.
The fascinating Çukurcuma district is famous for its antique shops and retro boutiques that have impressive collections, especially of toys and Ottoman-style jewellery. Also the bohemian Cihangir is full of boutiques and vintage shops and the area’s cafes and restaurants are full of artists looking for inspiration in the city. Another hidden treasure of Istanbul is the Fransız Sokağı, French Street. The street is like a miniature of Paris with its charming, romantic cafes and restaurants. The old style oil lanterns and well preserved buildings give a blast from the past for everyone passing by this area.
After admiring this seducing and inspiring area of Istanbul, we will also take a look at interesting Karaköy area that was known before as an economical area but it is nowadays the latest upcoming neighbourhood. We will stroll around a little bit sensing the atmosphere and make our way to Karaköy harbour. By taking a short boat trip with a communal ferry towards Asia, we will enjoy the sights of the city from a different point of view. The Asian side of the city is often thought to be older and less developed from European side, but in fact many Istanbulites prefer to live on this side as it is partly more developed and filled with many cosy, wealthy neighbourhoods. It is even a common joke to say that In Istanbul the Europe is in Asia and Asia in Europe.
Our destination in Asian side is lively and liberal Kadiköy district where we will have a small walk, lunch and free time to wander around. Kadiköy is most popular among foreigners and middle class Turks and the area has plenty of trendy cafes, restaurants and boutiques. When experiencing the laid-back atmosphere and walking on the bustling streets of the district, it won’t take long for one to understand why the area is so beloved. Especially the streets of bohem Moda are for many Istanbulites the favourite part of the whole city. Maybe the highlight of the area is the beautiful Sürreyya opera, housing the national opera and ballet. If visiting Kadiköy on Tuesday it is also a must to visit the Kadiköy market which one of the most popular weekly outdoor markets of the city. After admiring and getting to know the Asian side of the city, we will return to the continent where we started from. We will be back at the European side after a communal ferry trip and return to the hotel.
Price: 70 € + (V.A.T. 18%) / pax
Includes: Transportation by air conditioned vehicles, Ferry tickets,Fully escorted by English speaking tour guide, Lunch.
Excludes: Drinks, All personal expenses
TOUR 4:
BEAUTY OF THE OTTOMAN ERA– HALF DAY AFTERNOON TOUR
28 SEPTEMBER, MONDAY
Little Hagia Sophia Mosque was originally built in the 530 in the Byzantine era as the Church of Saints Sergius and Bacchus. The resemblance to the Church of Hagia Sofia is obvious with its great dome and same architectural period, thus explaining the name it seems to have taken after being converted into a mosque approximately in 1500. It is a working mosque that has undergone quite extensive restoration work and naturally it is nowadays characterized with the Ottoman –style decoration. Nevertheless, some 6th century elements still remain and the mosque is really an enchanting place to visit.
Topkapi Palace boasts with the unique location in the joining point of the Bosporus Strait, Golden Horn and The Sea of Marmara. Built in the middle of the 15th century to this great location, the palace was the administrative centre of the dynasty as well as home for the sultan, his family and servants. Consisting of four courtyards, the palace area has many sections for the visitors to admire, for example kitchen, sultan’s clothes collection, imperial council chamber, holy relics, beautiful pavilions and treasury filled with jewels.
Price: € 48 + (V.A.T. 18%) / pax
Includes: Transportation by air conditioned vehicles, Fully escorted by English speaking tour guide, Admission fees.
Excludes: All personal expenses
TOUR 5:
SPICE BAZAAR AND CRUISE ALONG THE BOSPHORUS STRAIT– HALF DAY MORNING TOUR
29 SEPTEMBER 2015, TUESDAY
“Life can’t be all that bad, I’d think from time to time.
Whatever happens, I can always take a long walk along the
Bosphorus.”
– Orhan Pamuk –
Starting the tour, we have a fantastic view on the City Walls dating back to 5th century that protected the city of Constantinople and Byzantine Empire throughout many centuries. In 1204, during the Fourth Crusade, the walls had their first breach, the final being the troops and cannons of the Ottoman Empire in 1453.
We’ll also drive by the Golden Horn, the inlet separating the European side of Istanbul into two. As a natural and secure harbour it has had an impontant meaning iIn the development of the city.
Egyptian Spice Bazaar is a fairly small bazaar, but even more full of enticing flavours, smells and colours. There are dozens of shops selling for example fresh spices, dried fruits, lokums (Turkish marmalade also known as Turkish Delights), peanuts and tea. In the surroundings of the vibrant L –shaped bazaar you can find streets full of locals selling and buying everything possible from kitchen equipment to freshly ground coffee.
Istanbul has a unique location in two continents, Europe and Asia. Between the continents flows the beautiful Bosphorus Strait and on a cruise you’ll have a chance to look at the city from a different point of view. Along the way you’ll see amazing examples of past and present as well as shine and modesty. Huge Ottoman palaces and old stone fortresses, yachts and tiny fishing boats, ultra modern new houses next to old wooden ones.
During the cruise we will pass for example the Dolmabahçe Palace, the last palace of the Ottoman sultans from the 19th century. We’ll also admire recently renovated Ortaköy Mosque, which is one of the most beautiful mosques in Istanbul. Moreover between the two bridges crossing the strait lies Rumeli Hisari, a fortress built by the Ottoman Sultan Mehmed II in the middle of 15th century. The constructions were finished in just four months in preparations of taking over the Constantinople city from the Byzantine Empire.
Price: € 48 + (V.A.T. 18%) / pax
Includes: Transportation by air conditioned vehicles, Fully escorted by English speaking tour guide, Private motorboat.
Excludes: All personal expenses
Pre/Post Congress Tour 01 (PRE01/PST01)
Daily Ephesus Tour (Full Day)
Available: 26 September Saturday (PRE01) or 01 October Sunday (PST01)
Price: EUR 595,00 (including taxes) – no single supplement
Pick-up: 05:30, Hotels pick-up
Tour ends: 23:00, Hotels
Highlights: Flight to Izmir, Ephesus, House of Virgin Mary
Price include: Flight tickets, tour guide, museum entrance fees, lunch, airport transfers.
Price exclude: Personal expenses, dinner, tips.
Description: Pick up from your hotel at 05:30am. and you will be transferred to the airport to catch 07:00am. flight to Izmir. Upon your arrival, you will be met at the airport and transferred to Selcuk to join full day tour of the Ephesus Ancient City and the House of Virgin Marry. You will visit Temple of Artemis (Diana), the site of one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, Ephesus which is known to be the Commercial, the Religious and the Social Center of Antiquity, and one of the Highlights of any Visit in Turkey. After lunch we will visit House of Virgin Mary, probably where She spent recent years of Her life; Isa Bey Mosque, this impressive mosque from XIV. Century A.D. is unlike any other you will see in this country. After the tour, you will be transferred tor the İzmir Airport to catch night flight to İstanbul. Upon your arrival, you will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel.
Pre/Post Congress Tour 02 (PRE02/PST02)
Daily Cappadocia Tour (Full Day)
Available: 26 September Saturday (PRE02) or 01 October Sunday (PST02)
Price: EUR 385,00 (including taxes) – no single supplement
Pick-up: 04:30, Hotels pick-up
Tour ends: 21:00, Hotels
Highlights: Flight to Kayseri, Cappadocia, Urgup, Avanos, Goreme
Price include: Flight tickets, tour guide, museum entrance fees, lunch, airport transfers.
Price exclude: Personal expenses, dinner, tips.
Description: You will be picked up from your hotel at 04:30 to catch 06:55 flight to Kayseri. Upon your arrival you 
will be met at the airport and transferred to Cappadocia. Tour Start from Devrent Valley (Imagination Valley), spectacular fairy chimneys and beautiful land scapes. After Devrent valley, we will visit Pasabag (known as monk valley) where double and triple headed rock formation. Lunch at Avanos, famous for pottery and Red river (Kızılırmak). After lunch, you will visit Goreme open air museum which heart of Cappadocia. Goreme open air museum famous for wall painting, dates back to 10th century describing the life of Jesus Christ and monks. The last stop will be Uchisar castle, natural and one of the biggest mass fairy chimney of the region. After the tour you will be transferred to the Kayseri Airport to catch 19:20 flight back to Istanbul. Upon you arrival to Istanbul, you will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel.
Pre/Post Congress Tour 03 (PRE03/PST03)
Gallipoli & Troy Tour (2 Days, 1 Night)
Available: 26-27 September (PRE03) or 01-02 October (PST03)
Price: EUR 300,00 (including taxes) – single supplement EUR 35,00
Pick-up: 04:30, Hotels pick-up
Tour ends: 21:00, Hotels
Highlights: Troy, Ancaz Cove, Lone Pine Cemetery, Turkish War Memorial
Price include: Private bus, tour guide, museum entrance fees, lunches, accommodation in 5 star hotel and breakfast.
Price exclude: Personal expenses, dinner, tips.
Description:
Day 1: Following early departure from your hotel we drive about five hours and arrive to Eceabat where we have lunch. Following lunch we drive to the entrance of the Gelibolu National Park. We will pay visit to Kabatepe War Museum, Beach Cemetery (John Simpson´s Grave), ANZAC Cove, Ari Burnu (First ANZAC landing place), Lone Pine Cemetery (Australian memorial), Johnston´s Jolly (Walk in the ANZAC trenches),View Shrapnel Valley,Turkish Memorial,The Nek and Walker´s Ridge,Chunuk Bair (Main New Zealand memorial). Following the tour we drive to Eceabat where we stay at our hotel.
Day 2: Following breakfast we depart from hotel. We take the ferryboat to cross the Dardanelles. Following half hour drive we we proceed to legendary city of Troy, where the Trojan War between Greeks and Trojans took place in 1250 BC which was a very important settlement in the Bronze Age. A replica of Trojan horse can be also seen. To date, nine strata were identified and dated down to up. Later we depart to Canakkale where we have free time to explore this beautifull city by the Dardanelle Strait. We arrive back to our hotel in Istanbul late in the evening.
Pre/Post Congress Tour 04 (PRE04/PST04)
Ephesus & Pamukkale Tour (3 Days, 2 Nights)
Available: 25-27 September (PRE04) or 01-03 October (PST04)
Price: EUR 900,00 (including taxes) – single supplement EUR 115,00
Pick-up: 05:30, Hotels pick-up
Tour ends: 21:00, Hotels
Highlights: Kusadasi, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Pirene, Miletus, Didyma
Price include: Flights, private bus during tours, tour guide, museum entrance fees, lunches, accommodation in 5 star hotel and breakfasts.
Price exclude: Personal expenses, dinner, tips.
Description:
Day 1: Ephesus Ancient City and Virgin Mary’s House Tour: You will meet with your guide by the lobby of your hotel at 05:30 to catch the flight to Izmir Airport at 07:00 am. Upon your arrival you will be met at the airport and transferred to Selcuk for full day Ephesus Ancient City and Virgin Mary´s House Tour. You will visit Temple of Artemis (Diana), the site of one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, Ephesus which is known to be the Commercial, the Religious and the Social Center of Antiquity, and one of the Highlights of any Visit in Turkey. After lunch we will visit House of Virgin Mary, probably where She spent recent years of Her life; Isa Bey Mosque, this impressive mosque from XIV. Century A.D. is unlike any other you will see in this country. Return to the hotel about 16.30. Accommodation in Kusadasi.
Day 2: Pamukkale Travertenies and Hierapolis Ancient City Tour: Pick up from your hotel at 08:00 and we will visit Pamukkale Travertenies and Hierapolis Ancient City which is the center of natural thermal spring waters with healing properties. Due to the chemical properties in the water, pure white colored travertines and stepped water terraces have been created on the mountain slope. It is for its resemblance to cotton piles that it is called ´Cotton Castle´ in Turkish. We stop on the way a t a 4 star hotel for lunch and swimming thermal red waters. Then Visit the travertines and the ancient city of Hierapolis which has the biggest Nekropol with 1200 gravestones in Anatolia. The sacred pool also is one of the highlights of the site. There shallow thermal waters ripple over a wonderful scattering of ancient roman ruins that lie beneath. Return to the hotel about 17.30. Accommodation in Kusadasi.
Day 3: Prine, Miletus and Didyma Ancient Cities Tour: Pick up from the hotel about 09.00 and drive to Priene. This was once a harbour city but is now located 16 km inland from the sea on the hills of the Mykale Mountain. It has many examples of Hellenic art and architecture. The theatre in Priene is one of the most beautiful ones from The Hellenic World. The Athena Polias Temple was reconstructed by Alexander The Great as a gift to the city. After Priene, you will depart for Miletos. Visit the ancient city of Miletus which once was one of the biggest cities in Anatolia. It was located on the trade routes and it was for this reason that it became very prosperous and had many colonies. Lunch break and then visit to Didyma. This was not a city but a temple dedicated to Apollon. It was once one of the biggest temples in the Hellenic World. After tour you will transfered to Izmir Airport to catch the flight at 19:05. You will be met at the airport and directly transfered to your hotel in Istanbul.
Pre/Post Congress Tour 05 (PRE05/PST05)
Cappadocia Tour (3 Days, 2 Nights)
Available: 25-27 September (PRE05) or 01-03 October (PST05)
Price: EUR 690,00 (including taxes) – single supplement EUR 90,00
Pick-up: 05:30, Hotels pick-up
Tour ends: 21:00, Hotels
Highlights: Flight to Nevşehir, Cappadocia, Urgup, Avanos, Goreme
Price include: Flights, private bus during tours, tour guide, museum entrance fees, lunches, accommodation in 5 star hotel and breakfasts.
Price exclude: Personal expenses, dinner, tips.
Description:
Day 1: You will meet with your guide by the lobby of your hotel at 05:30 to catch the flight to Nevşehir Airport at 07:10 am.At Nevşehir airport, you will be met and transferred to the hotel for refreshment. The tour starts about 09.30 am from your hotel in the morning, we will drive to Devrent Valley where the geographical formations remind a place of another planet. Then in Pasabagi, you ll take a stroll between the amazing fairy chimneys of Cappadocia. From there, driving to Avanos to have lunch. After having the lunch you leave from Avanos to see the most beautiful examples of Byzantine art in Goreme Open Air Museum. Then you ll drive to Uchisar Castle, the highest point of the region, where you will have a fabulous panoramic view over Cappadocia. Then return to the hotel about 17.30. (lunch on the tour) – Accommodation in Cappadocia.
Day 2: Pick up time is at 09.30 am for a tour on a 4 km hike through the Rose Valley visiting the churches. Afterwards visit the old Christian village of Cavusin. Stop for lunch in Pigeons Valley and then continue to see the marvel of construction that is the Kaymakli Underground City. You will also visit the Ortahisar Natural Rock Castle. Accommodation in Cappadocia.
Day 3: Pick up time is at 09:30 from your hotel. The tour start from Derinkuyu underground city, deepest underground city of region. After Derinkuyu, you will explore Ihlara valley and melendiz river. Ihlara is famous hiking place of region. After 4 km hiking lunch over Melendiz river. You will taste local foods, cooked by local peoples. Last place is Selime cathedral, wonderfull and huge fairy chimney. After the tour, you will transfered to Nevşehir airport to catch the flight to Istanbul. You will meet with the driver in Istanbul Ataturk airport and you will be transfered to your hotel.
Pre/Post Congress Tour 06 (PRE06/PST06)
Antalya Tour (3 Days, 2 Nights)
Available: 25-27 September (PRE06) or 01-03 October (PST06)
Price: EUR 950,00 (including taxes) – single supplement EUR 115,00
Pick-up: 05:30, Hotels pick-up
Tour ends: 21:00, Hotels
Highlights: Antalya, Perga, Aspendos, Side, Agora, Kursunlu Waterfalls, Termessos, Düden Waterfalls, Inner Castle
Price include: Flights, private bus during tours, tour guide, museum entrance fees, lunches, accommodation in 5 star hotel and breakfasts.
Price exclude: Personal expenses, dinners, tips.
Description:
Day 1: You will meet with your guide by the lobby of your hotel at 05:30 to catch the flidht to Antalya Airport at 07:20 am. After arriving in Antalya, a 20 minutes drive to visit Our first stop is Perga now commonly spells Perge which was the capital city of the Pamphylia region, south western Mediterranean coast of Turkey. Today it is a large site of ancient ruins 15km east of Antalya in the coastal line. There is an acropolis located, dating back to the Bronze Age. In Perge you will see city gate, Roman Bath, Column Street, Agora and Stadium. After a short break we will continue to see our second site Aspendos which was an ancient city in Pamphylia, Asia Minor, located about 40 km east of the modern city of Antalya, Turkey. It was situated on the Eurymedon River about 16 km inland from the Mediterranean Sea; it shared a border with, and was hostile to, Side. According to later tradition, the (originally non-Greek) city was founded around 1000 BC by Greeks who may have come from Argos. The wide range of its coinage throughout the ancient world indicates that, in the 5th century BC, Aspendos had become the most important city in Pamphylia. At that time the Eurymedon River was navigable as far as Aspendos, and the city derived great wealth from a trade in salt, oil, and wool.After visiting Aspendos we will go to our open buffet restaurant by the river.Then we will drive to Side antique city, and we will see the splendid Agora, Theatre and Temples built in the seventh century B.C.The great ruins are among the most notable in Asia Minor. They cover a large promontory where a wall and a moat separate it from the mainland. During medieval times, the wall and moat were repaired and the promontory houses a wealth of structures.Before visiting Kursunlu Waterfalls we will have half an hour as free time for shopping in Side. The Kurşunlu Waterfall is a place beside Perge ancient city. There are over 100 bird species living by this natural wonder. The hidden cave at the back of the waterfall is a popular place for visiting. The waterfall is on one of the tributaries of the Aksu River and its situation in the midst of a pine forest is of quite exceptional beauty. The countryside around the water forms a lovely picnic and pleasure spot only twenty minutes from the centre of the city of Antalya. Overnight in Antalya.
Day 2: We will drive a 20 minutes to visit Our first stop is Termessos was built by the Solymians in a strategic position on the shipping route to the Aegean. The Greek historian Arrian said of the locatiıb that ” the two cliffs make a sort of natural gateway so that quite a small force can, by holding the high ground, prevent an enemy from getting through” The city’s formidable natural defences conviced Alexander the Great not to attempt to take the city during the 4th century BC.Termessos is perhaps the most interesting ancient city in Antalya region. It is a Psidian city built at a height of 1050 meters in the Taurus Mountains. Termessos constitutes an unusual synthesis of a large number of rare plants and animal species, which are under protection in the Termessos National Park. When turning off the Antalya-Burdur highway (11 km.) in the direction of Korkuteli, the Termessos signpost will be seen 14 km. further on, and Termessos itself is a further 9 km. A visit to this site requires time and the stamina to walk uphill, because Termessos is built entirely on a mountainous area difficult to access.The inhabitants of Termessos were known as the Solyms but unlike those of other cities of the time they did not come from the sea and were entirely of Anatolian origin. What is known of their history commences principally at the time that Alexander the Great surrounded the city in 333 B.C., which he likened to an eagle’s nest and failed to conquer. Termessos, after a gradual decline, was finally abandoned in the 5th century A.D. Some of the remains found there are the walls, the Hadrian’s triumphal arch, the cisterns, the theater, the gymnasium, the agora, the odeon and the heroon. Among the tombs which are scattered far and wide can be seen those of Alcates, Agatemeros and the Lion decorated sarcophagi, which are extraordinary. Termessos lies in Güllük Dağ National Park,which includes an area for breding wild goats and deer, and may be the last refuge of the Anatolian lynx.The area is also known for its butterflies.After a delicious Lunch we will continue to see Düden Waterfalls are a group of waterfalls in the province of Antalya, Turkey. The waterfall, formed by the Düden River (one of the major rivers in southern Anatolia), is located 12 km north-east of Antalya; which ends, where the limpid waters of the Lower Düden Falls drop off a rocky cliff directly into the Mediterranean Sea in a dazzling show.Afterwards, you drive back to your hotel in Antalya.
Day 3: For Antalya it is uncertain when the site of the current city was first inhabited. Attalos II, king of Pergamon, was believed to have founded the city around 150 BC, naming it Attalia and selecting it as a naval base for his powerful fleet. However, excavations in 2008 in the Doğu Garajı district of Antalya have uncovered remains dating to the 3rd century BC, suggesting that the city was founded earlier than previously supposed. After collect all clients we will drive a 20 minutes to visit Our first stop is Kaleiçi, with its narrow cobbled streets of historic Ottoman era houses, is the old center of Antalya. With its hotels, bars, clubs, restaurants, and shopping, it has been restored to retain much of its historical character; its restoration has won the Golden Apple Tourism Prize.Stopping at Hadrian’s Gate, or Hadrianus Gate, or Üçkapılar (last one means “The Three Gates” in Turkish) is a triumphal arch which was built in the name of the Roman emperor Hadrian, who visited Antalya in the year 130. It has three arched gates, the Clock Tower at Kalekapısı, Republic Square with its dramatic statue and excellent views of the Mediterranean coast and the distant Olyimpos Mountains.After Visiting Clock Tower we will visit The Kesik Minare (Broken Minaret) standing in the streets of Kaleiçi (Old Antalya) in Turkey was originally built as a Roman temple in the 2nd century AD. In the 7th century, it was converted into a Byzantine church in honor of the Virgin Mary, but it was heavily damaged in the 8th century during the Arab invasions. In the 10th century it was repaired agai Descending from the square, you explore the narrow, winding streets of historic Old Antalya (Kaleiçi), filled with graceful Ottoman-era houses and gardens. Last stop is the fine Antalya Museum, As a museum exhibiting examples of works, which illuminate the history of the Mediterranean and Pamphylia regions in Anatolia, Antalya Museum is one of the most important of Turkey’s museums. The Museum won the “European Council Special Prize” in 1988 which is somewhat out of the city center and easiest to visit on a tour. The forceful natural waterfalls truly display the fortune bestowed on Turkey with the abundant amounts of water. At nearly every waterfall you can find places to relax and many restaurants where you can refresh yourself. The people of Antalya organize elaborate picnics, at weekends, with grilled foods and drinks and enjoy this time with their friends, family and pets under the shade of the beautiful trees.Afterwards, you drive back to your hotel and will be transfered from your hotel to airport by the time of your flight. In Istanbul you will be met with the driver and transfered to your hotel.
Pre/Post Congress Tour 07 (PRE07/PST07)
Daily Bursa Tour (Full Day)
Available: 27 September (PRE07) or 01 October (PST07)
Price: EUR 110,00 (including taxes)
Pick-up: 07:30, Hotels pick-up
Tour ends: 23:00, Hotels
Highlights: Grand Mosque, Green Mosque, Old Bazaars ve Wooden Houses
Price include: Tour Guide, Transportation, Lunch, Entrance fees to the museums.
Price exclude: Personal expenses, dinner, tips.
Description: Ottoman Empire was one of the largest empires in the history. Bursa was its first capital. The city that is settled on the northwestern slopes of Mount Uludağ is known as “Yeşil Bursa” (meaning “Green Bursa”) from its beautiful parks and gardens located throughout the city. This fourth largest city of Turkey is also known for its peaches, chestnuts, and silk industry. You journey begins in the morning at your hotel where you will be picked up. We arrive to Bursa after three hour drive. We walk for some time and then have lunch in one of the traditional restaurants in the old town. Afternoon we continue touring the city until dusk. Many historical monuments are on our list such as Muradiye, Mausoleums of Osman and Orhan Bey, Grand Mosque, Green Mosque, Koza Han, Covered bazaar and many others.
Cancellation Policy for Pre-Post Congress Tours
- Minimum 10 participants are required for each tour. NES Travel reserves the right to cancel the tours if this number is not met. For such cancellations, payments will be fully refunded after the congress.
- All booked pre-post congress tours cancelled before July 31th, 2015 are 80% refundable.
- All booked pre-post congress tours cancelled between August 1st – August 31st, 2015 are 50% refundable
- No refunds for cancellations made after August 31st, 2015.
- All cancellations must be done in writing to International No-Dig İstanbul 2015 and valid only upon written confirmation from the congress secretariat.
- All refunds will be executed after the end of the International No-Dig İstanbul 2015.
