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Places in Turkey: a Pocket Grand Tour Free FREE PLACES IN TURKEY: A POCKET GRAND TOUR PDF Francis Russell | 336 pages | 01 Mar 2010 | Frances Lincoln Publishers Ltd | 9780711230613 | English | London, United Kingdom First Trip to Istanbul? Here is All You Need to Know! - Love and Road Balloon Tour in Cappadocia. The Grand Tour of Western Turkey is a combination of our favorite places which are mainly located on the Aegean and Mediterranean coastal areas of Turkey. Your English speaking guide is certified by the Places in Turkey: A Pocket Grand Tour of Culture. This is a full-service escorted tour with entry fees to the sights as mentioned. There are no expensive hidden extras. As we continue along the coast of the Aegean Sea, we begin our discovery of the classical and biblical sights including Pergamon, Ephesus, Aphrodisias and Hierapolis. After your immersion in all this history, we head southeast and come to the Mediterranean. This is the relaxing part of the tour, but we will also visit some amazing sights of the Lycian coast including the church of St. Nicholas, who was born near here in Turkey and also get off the beaten path to see the ancient site of Andriake which is coming to light under the excavations of the Akdeniz University. You may also get a chance to have a home-cooked lunch in a village or learn how to cook Turkish cuisine with a family in their own home. We continue along the coast to Antalya and overnight in the historic old city Kaleiciwhich is still for the most part enclosed by its ancient city walls. Wander the narrow streets and take pictures of the huge dilapidated manors with their bay windows. The finale of the tour is our visit to central Anatolia. We cross the Toros Mountains, coming to the plains. Here we visit Konya, the city of Mevlana and continue to the magical Cappadocia region, which is known for its unusual wind and weather sculpted Places in Turkey: A Pocket Grand Tour formations, cave dwellings and early Christian churches. It is possible to take a balloon tour optional over the valleys and rock formations of Cappadocia. We will also enjoy a performance of the Whirling Dervishes. All Istanbul hotels are located in convenient locations of the historical district. Most meals are included in this tour. Breakfasts are taken in the hotel, lunches in local restaurants, dinners in both hotels and restaurants. We introduce you to a variety of tasty regional Turkish dishes along the way. We think you will be enchanted with the varied sights, tastes and culture of Turkey and you will appreciate the comfortable spacious vehicle and the nicely paced Places in Turkey: A Pocket Grand Tour that allows you some time to discover and enjoy the best of Turkey. How to sign up for this tour: Insight Grand Tour of Turkey small group cultural tour departs on Saturdays in season per request. Those wanting to sign up for this tour request a departure at least 3 months in advance and when we have a minimum of 6 people we confirm the tour departure. Arrival at Istanbul Airport. Please look for your name after clearing customs. Meet and transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul. Haghia Sophiawhich was built by the Emperor Justinian. It was the largest building in the world for over years. See Places in Turkey: A Pocket Grand Tour intricate mosaics and huge central dome. We will also see the impressive collection of priceless jewels, crystal, silver and porcelain, robes worn by the sultans and relics of the prophet Mohammed. Entrance to the Harem is extra and optional. We then pass through farm areas with fields of sunflowers arriving in Gallipoli late afternoon. We drive the windswept hills of this famous WWI battle site, which heralded the birth of the Turkish Nation and also resulted in a great loss of life. Dinner in Canakkale. Overnight in the friendly waterside town of Canakkale. You can see the Greek Island of Lesvos from here. Aristotle founded his first school of philosophy in Assos. We will also visit the harbor area of Assos. We continue to the town of Bergama and overnight. The Acropolis is situated high above the plain and has a unique panoramic view, with a very narrow and steep theater that could seat up to 10, Parchment paper was first produced Places in Turkey: A Pocket Grand Tour. Overnight in Selcuk or Kusadasi. We will also see a carpet weaving demonstration today and learn about Turkish carpets. Overnight in Pamukkale. Dinner and overnight in Fethiye. It has a fine Roman theater and Lycian pillar tombs. Patara was the birthplace of the 4th c Byzantine bishop known later as Santa Claus. Excavations are still underway. It is possible to see the baths with an oasis-like pool surrounded by ancient palm Places in Turkey: A Pocket Grand Tour, the agora with rows, of columns, theater, and bouleterium. Overnight in Kas. The cruise also includes Ucagiz Places in Turkey: A Pocket Grand Tour with Lycian Tombs and Simena Village with its stone houses and the castle and opportunities for swimming OR you may take the ferry to the Greek Island of Kastellorizo which is picture perfect with its small tavernas, old churches and a fortress. We drive to Demre and will have a view of villages and the Toros Mountains on the way. According to weather and the wishes of the group you may want to take a dip in the cold curative waters of the Burguc Spring or a swim on one of the unspoiled bays nearby. Then we enjoy the meal. Overnight in Antalya. We will see the impressive colonnaded street, baths, nymphaeum, and agora and the fountain of the Places in Turkey: A Pocket Grand Tour God, where waters once poured down the center of the city. Aspendoswhich is one of the best-preserved amphitheaters in the world. Konya was known as Iconium in Roman times and was the capital of the Seljuk Turks from the 12th to 13th centuries. Overnight in Konya. See the ingenious "millstone" defense doors, wineries and rooms carved from the living rock. In the morning you will experience the feeling of living in an Anatolian village, where houses are built in caves, and life goes on as it has for centuries. You may see villagers baking bread, drying fruit on their rooftops or riding on donkeys to their fields. Before the tour begins today it is possible to take a balloon tour optional over the valleys and rock formations of Cappadocia. See the finest examples of religious frescoes in rock-cut churches from the 10th to the 13th centuries. We see how pottery is made from both white and red clay as well as the painting techniques. Overnight in Cappadocia. Transfer at to the Nevsehir airport for morning flight to Istanbul at and upon arrival at transfer to the hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure and overnight in Istanbul. Pick up from your hotel and transfer to the airport 3 hours prior to your flight departure. Cornucopia Magazine : Places in Turkey There are so many wonderful reasons why you should visit this city. Istanbul is old, dating back thousands of years, and with that, there are many historical places to visit. Istanbul is gorgeous, with its assortment of mosques Places in Turkey: A Pocket Grand Tour their colorful tile work and dramatic architecture. Istanbul is charming; we met so many welcoming, friendly people here. And finally, Istanbul is home to the Hagia Sophia, an amazing architectural feat and one of the Wonders of the World. You can easily fill five days of your time in Istanbul. Hopefully, you have at least three days on your itinerary, but more time is ideal. Either way, if you are like us, you will be dreaming about returning to Istanbul someday. This cathedral was constructed in AD. For years it was the seat of the Orthodox Patriarch of Constantinople. The Hagia Sophia was the single greatest architectural achievement of the Byzantine Empire. Inwhen the Ottomans took over Constantinople, the Hagia Sophia was turned into a mosque. Now, it is a museum. Step inside this amazing wonder. The Hagia Sophia still retains the elements of Christian and Islamic religions. If you buy your tickets in advance or you have the Istanbul Museum Pass, you can skip the ticket office queue, but even so, lines to enter the Hagia Sophia can get long. Walk across Sultanahmet Square to the Blue Mosque. Built inthe Blue Mosque is famous for the intricate blue tile work the covers the interior of the building. It is free to enter, and if you have never been inside of a mosque before, this is a good one to start with. There are particular rules you must follow when entering a mosque, and because of the large numbers of tourists that visit the Blue Mosque everyday, the entrance procedures are well explained here. For us, one of the highlights of Istanbul was shopping in the Grand Bazaar. Normally, shopping can be a drag for kids. But not in the Grand Bazaar. Even Tyler and Kara were excited about our return visits here. Read more: Shopping in the Grand Bazaar. The Basilica Cistern is dark, chilly, and mysterious. See if you can find the two slightly creepy Medusa heads. These mosaics portray the life of Jesus Christ. The Galata Tower was built in the mid 14 th century and was used as a fire tower, Places in Turkey: A Pocket Grand Tour, and a dungeon. From the top of the tower you get one of the best views of Istanbul.
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