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DAY 1: SINGAPORE – ISTANBUL DAY 2: ISTANBUL – BURSA (BREAKFAST/LUNCH/DINNER) Tokapi Palace - It was built in between 1466 and 1478 by the Sultan Mehmet Il on top of a hill in a small peninsula, dominating the Golden Isa Bey Mosque - Situated below the basilica of Saint John. The mosque Horn to the north, the Sea of Marmara to the south, and the Bosphorus was built between the years of 1374 and 1375. The mosque was styled strait to the north east, with great views of the Asian side as well. asymmetrically unlike the traditional style, the location of the windows, doors and domes were not matched, purposely. In the entrance of Ulucami - It is a prominent landmark in Bursa’s downtown. With its the mosque, an inscription from the god decorates the doorway. The two towering minarets and 20 domes, the building is one of the most columns inside the house of prayer are from earlier ruins in Ephesus, impressive and important in Bursa. Ulu Cami’i is considered the fi fth most making an interesting contrast to the mosque. important mosque in Islam, after those in Mecca, Medina, Jerusalem, and Damascus. The Grand Mosque was opened in 1399 and built in the Hierapolis & Necropolis - Hierapolis was known for its thermal baths Seljuk style of architecture. and health centre. An ancient Roman spa city founded around 190 B.C., Necropolis means cemetery. In Greek language it means city of dead. DAY 3: BURSA – KUSADASI Necropolis is a large burial site outside the settlement. (BREAKFAST/LUNCH/DINNER) Koza Han - It means the “silk cocoon market”. Koza Han was built in Pamukkale (Cotton Castle) - It is one of Turkey’s top attractions and a 1491 by sultan Beyazit II. It was both used as a caravanserai and a precious in the world with its cotton-look terraces. the spectacular rock silk market because Bursa was the last stop on the great Silk Road from formations below the ancient city of Hierapolis form a blindingly white China. Since 1491, the Koza Han has remained the centre of the silk natural cascading fountain. Waters from ancient hot springs spilling industry and trade. down the hillside for a millennium have formed terraces of oyster-shell shaped pools, the white travertine constantly refreshed by the fl ow of Uludag Mountain “Olympus Mountain” - Well known as favourite of the calcium rich waters. mountain in winter, Uludag mountain is the biggest place for winter sports in Turkey. Uludag mountain is 2543 meter high. You will get snow play activities during your free time (only available from December to February). *it will replace with Green Mosque & Mausoleum during DAY 5: PAMUKKALE – KONYA – CAPPADOCIA (BREAKFAST/LUNCH/DINNER) summer Ancient Caravanserai - Trade across Turkey in medieval Seljuk times was DAY 4: KUSADASI – PAMUKKALE dependent on camel trains, which stopped by night in inns known as (BREAKFAST/LUNCH/DINNER) kervansaray or caravanserai. These buildings provided accommodation Ephesus Ancient City - It is of the world’s most outstanding archaeological and other amenities for the merchants and stabling for their animals on sites, nesting on the western show of contemporary Turkey, the once silk road. infl uential trading and spiritual place of Ephesus was regarded as the Mevlana Museum - 13th century Philosopher Melvana Celaleddin-i most important and largest centres of the old Mediterranean world and Rumi, which used to be the cloister for Mevlevi Dervishes. Mevlana was is regarded as the best-preserved places of antiquity in Asia Minor. a philosopher and mystic of Islam, to him; all religions are more or less truth. Looking with the same eye on Muslim, Jew and Christian alike, his Cave of Seven Sleepers (Ashab al Kahf or The People of the Cave) - It peaceful and tolerant teaching has appealed to men of all sects and is told in the Quran Surah 18, verse 9-26. It is also gives the number creeds. of years that they slept as 300 solar years, which is equivalent to 309 lunar years. Note: To ensure the tour runs smoothly, the itinerary sequence is subject to changes in light of any unforseen circumstances or change in weather condition. DAY 6: CAPPADOCIA (BREAKFAST/LUNCH/DINNER) Turkish Carpet Weaving - Carpet weaving is one of the most ancient crafts in Turkey, and for centuries, women have played a pivotal role in their creation. Get the rare chance to experience the beauty and work of Turkey’s handmade crafts. Precious Stone Factory - Gemstones have been known and used in various forms of jewellery for the past 5000 years in Turkey. Signifi cant stones DAY 9: SAFRANBOLU – ISTANBUL produced in Turkey are turquoise and zultanite, which are particularly (BREAKFAST/LUNCH/DINNER) unique gemstones that has 7 different color tons according to light that Bosphorous Cruise - Soak in the sights and sounds of Turkey’s Asia is dedicated to Ottoman sultans as name. and Europe sector as you cruise through this water channel that is the very beat of life in Istanbul. Witness the magnifi cent architecture of Pigeon Valley - It was named from the countless manmade dovecotes the buildings along the river and the interesting activities of our local (Pigeon Houses) that have been carved into the soft volcanic tuff. Since people. ancient times Pigeons have been used in the Cappadocia region for food and fertiliser for the infertile soil. Grand Bazaar - Construction started during 1455, shortly after the Ottoman conquest of Constantinople and was part of a broader Uchisar “Castle” - It is placed in Uchisar village, having a geostrategic initiative to stimulate economic prosperity in Istanbul. The 500-year-old position, dominating whole city from the top of the heap, this magnifi cent maze with over 4,000 stalls and shops selling leather goods, jewellery, castle presents the visitors a dreamy panorama area with its miraculous handicrafts, ceramics, Turkish coffee and other local products. landscape. DAY 10: ISTANBUL Avanos Pottery Village - Kizilirmak (Red River) is aptly named because (BREAKFAST/LUNCH/DINNER) Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmet Mosque) - It is the only mosque in Istanbul of the red clay that lies on its banks. Locals of Avanos have been taking with 6 minarets. The Mosque was built between 1609 and 1616 years, the clay since the Hittite period and using it to make household products. during the rule of Ahmed I. It is one of the most visited tourist attraction Underground City - Once a place of refugee for 15000 Christians. in Istanbul. Witness the ancient bedrooms, church, meeting hall and food storage rooms in this eight-storey city connected by 30km of corridors and Hippodrome Square - It was built by Septimius Severus to entertain the passageways. public at the beginning of A.D 2nd century. It is located in the Square of DAY 7: CAPPADOCIA – AMASYA Blue Mosque. Hippodrome is derived from hippos and dromos. It means (BREAKFAST/LUNCH/DINNER) ‘’running’’ where horse carriage and gladiator fi ghts took place during Amasya Old Town - One of Turkey’s most beautiful cities, check out the the Byzantian Empire. history, the sights and the calm of this stunning city. walking along green river and take photos of Mountain rock toms, statues of very fi rst world Hagia Sophia Museum - The original building was constructed by the famous historian Strabon, same famous Turkish ottoman sultans. most important architects of the period (527-565).It was used as a church for 916 years but, following the conquest of Istanbul by Fatih Octagonal Madrasah - It is a historical 15th century medrese in Amasya. Sultan Mehmed, the Hagia Sophia was converted into mosque. Later The medrese has a unique octagonal plan used for the fi rst time in this Hagia Sophia was converted into a museum in 1935. building and consists of the student rooms, each covered by a small dome, around an octagonal colonnaded courtyard. Spice Market (Egyptian Market) - This marketplace was constructed in the 1660s as part of the New Mosque complex, with rents from the shops Mount Erciyes - Heading to Kayseri, it is a great spot to enjoy the snow going to support the upkeep of the mosque and its charitable activities. activities and will drive up to Erciyes Mountain and you will get free It was called the Egyptian Market because it was famous for selling time to enjoy the snow activity (only available from December until goods shipped in from Cairo. March). Eyup Sultan Mosque & Ayyub Al-Ansari Tomb - It is one of the Prophet Companion, the one who hosted our beloved Prophet Muhammad S.A.W. during the Hijrah. Today he is resting in Istanbul near to the golden Horn. DAY 11: ISTANBUL – SINGAPORE (BREAKFAST/LUNCH/DINNER) Fatih Sultan Mehmet Gate - Where he enters Istanbul in 29th May 1453. On top of the gate rough translation is as per following “On Tuesday DAY 8: AMAYSA - SAFRANBOLU Morning, 29 May 1453 the Conqueror Mehmet II and his army entered (BREAKFAST/LUNCH/DINNER) Istanbul through a hole that the cannons opened in this region. Magical Eco Chamber - This will be your lifetime unforgettable moment, make your wishes louder and it will come true if you can hear this echo. Ortakoy Village - You will enjoy having some free time with the local people who make handcrafts. Don’t forget to to enjoy it with a view of Charity Organization - Visit the local villages or the charity organization, apple tea and a bosphorus view! to meet the local to help/bring some joy to others. Istiklal Street (Taksim Square) - In the late 19th century, this major street Safranbolu - The whole village are the World Cultural Heritage list by was known as the Grande Rue de Pera, and it carried the life of the UNESCO in appreciation of the successful efforts in the preservation of modern city up and down its lively promenade.