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istanbul with izimir
(Istanbul&
Izmir)
Day 1 Istanbul: Arrival
in Istanbul, meet and greet Concept Voyages' representative and transfer
to hotel. Byzantium, Constantinople, Istanbul, by any name the city is as
glorious. After a short rest departure for Bosphorus Cruise and Egyptian
Bazaar tour. Enjoy the Bosphorus Cruise, through the waterway separating
the two continents, Europe and Asia, with a possibility to take
photographs of marble palaces, ancient wooden villas of Ottoman
architecture besides modern residentials and luxurious apartments. This is
a relaxing way to take in some major landmarks including the magnificent
Dolmabahce Palace, the Bosphorus Suspension Bridge and the imposing
waterfront villas of Istanbul. We end the tour with a visit to the Rumeli
Fortress. Built by Sultan Mehmet the Conqueror in 1452 prior to the
conquest of Istanbul, it is an impressive work of ancient military
architecture. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 2 Istanbul: After breakfast, proceed for the full day city tour
including Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Grand Bazaar, Topkapi Palace and St.
Sophia. This guided walking tour of old Istanbul. Stating with Haghia
Sophia, the most influential church of Byzantium. Originally built by
Emperor Constantine in the 4th century, it still stands today as one of
the world's greatest architectural marvels. Next visit the Blue Mosque,
another of the world's most important religious buildings. Built in the
16th century the mosque is unique for it's 6 minarets and it's celestial
interior decorated with the famous blue Iznik tiles. We then visit the
Hippodrome, scene of chariot races. Although little remains of the great
stadium which, in its hey day, is thought to have held 100.000 people, the
Obelisk of Theodosius, the Serpentine Column and the Column of Constantine
are the highlights. Towards the end of your tour visit the Grand Bazaar, a
mind-boggling labyrinth of 4000 tiny shops selling jewellery, antiques,
carpets, leatherwear and souvenirs. Lunch included in the tour. Drop back
after the hotel after the tour. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 3 Istanbul: After breakfast, free at leisure for exploring
Istanbul on your own. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 4 Istanbul-Izmir: After breakfast, checkout and transfer to
Istanbul airport for boarding flight to Izimir. Meet and greet on arrival
by concept voyages representative, transfer to the hotel and check-in the
hotel. At the beginning of the 20th century Izmir was a centre of commerce
and entertainment rivaling Istanbul and Salonica in the hierarchy of
Ottoman cities and famous for its raisins and seedless grapes, its
almonds, its horse drawn phaetons, its spring festival, its "gold drop''
Eau de Cologne and nargiles or water-pipes. Free afternoon at leisure.
Dinner and overnight stay at hotel.
Day 5 Izmir: After breakfast at hotel, proceed for full day
sightseeing tour of Ephesus including ruins and St Mary’s House. The best
preserved and restored ancient city in Turkey: You will visit to 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. Ephesus is
probably the best combination of Greek, Roman and Byzantine civilizations.
With the mythological stories and spectacular ruins you will feel the life
in ancient Ephesus. You will visit the Fountains of Trojan, Polio, the
Temples of Hadrian and Domition, Private House, the Library of Celcius,
Varius and Scolasticia Baths, Bouloterion and the Great Theatre with a
capacity of 24.000 spectators. After enjoying the turkish cuisine at
lunch, you will visit the House of Virgin Mary, where she spent last days
of her life; our next stop is the Archaeological Museum of Ephesus. Drop
to Kusadasi or drive back Izmir. Lunch included in the tour. Dinner and
overnight stay at hotel.
Day 6 Izmir: After breakfast at hotel, proceed for full day
sightseeing tour of Pergamon. Pergamon is one of the finest archaeological
sites in Turkey. The city was a great center of culture and capital of
East-Roman-Empire. On the Acropilis there are numerous remains including
the celebrated Library, the steepest Theatre of Anatolia, the Temples of
Trojan and Dionysos, the place of the monumental Altar of Zeus famous with
the relief of God and devils, the Sanctuary of Demeter, the Gymnasium
situated on terraces, the lower Agora. After a delicious lunch with
Turkish specialties, you will visit the Archaeological Museum of Bergama,
proceed to the Medical Center of the ancient world, ASCLEPION where the
first psychological Treatment had been used and which was dedicated to the
God of Health, Asclepios, Return to Izmir . Your tour also includes
Acropol and Asclepion. Lunch included in the tour. Dinner and overnight
stay at hotel.
Day 7 Izmir-Istanbul: After breakfast, checkout and transfer to
Antalya airport for boarding flight home.
End of Tour!
Tour Booking Code: CVITR-05
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