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Gallipoli
Gallipoli
Troy
Assos
Assos
Koza Han-Bursa
Grand Mausoleum-Bursa
Green Tomb-Bursa
Asklepion-Pergamum
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PRS 114 - TWO DAY GALLIPOLI-TROY-ASSOS-BURSA TOUR ending in Istanbul
Day 01: In the morning drive along the northern shores of the Sea of Marmara to get to Gallipoli, historically famous for being the site of many battles - particularly involving the Allied Forces including Australians and New Zealanders during World War I. Visit Anzac Cove where the Allied Forces landed on 25 April 1915. Anzac Cove is marked by a Turkish monument with Ataturk’ s poignant words uttered in 1934 for the Anzac troops: “Those heroes that shed their blood and lost their lives…you are now lying in the soil of a friendly country. Therefore rest in peace. There is no difference between the Johnnies and the Mehmets to us where they lie side by side here in this country of ours…You, the mothers, who sent their sons from far away countries, wipe away your tears; your sons are now lying in our bosom and are in peace. After having lost their lives on this land, they have become our sons as well.” Thereafter cross the strategic waterway, the Dardanelles and proceed to Troy to see a replica of the legendary wooden horse of Troy and the site with nine inhabitation levels covering a period of 3.000 years and where the legendary Trojan War in the book of Homeros of Smyrna took place. Then drive to Assos for overnight in a simple but cozy hotel (D).
Day 02: After a short visit to the remnants in Assos with Athena Temple continue to Bursa, the first capital of the Ottoman Empire in the 14th century, and a major spa center. Taste the famous Bursa kebab. Wander through the covered market with its local cotton goods, and Koza Han, the silk cocoon caravanserai, with shops selling beautiful silks and brocades. Visit the Ottoman complex to see the Grand Mosque, the Green Mosque, considered to be one of the finest examples of early Ottoman architecture, and the Green Mausoleum, the tomb of Sultan Mehmet I. This is Bursa' s loveliest building, with its spectacular tile work. Then drive to Yalova to take the ferry to Istanbul and transfer to the hotel (B).
PRS 115 - TWO DAY GALLIPOLI-TROY-ASSOS-PERGAMON TOUR ending in Izmir or Kusadasi
Day 01 (Sunday): In the morning drive along the northern shores of the Sea of Marmara to get to Gallipoli, historically famous as the site of many battles - particularly involving the Allied Forces including Australians and New Zealanders during World War I. Visit Anzac Cove where the Allied Forces landed on the 25th of April 1915. Thereafter cross the strategic waterway, the Dardanelles and proceed to Troy, the location where the legendary Trojan War in the book of Homeros of Smyrna took place. Then drive to Assos for overnight in a simple but a cosy hotel (D).
Day 02 (Monday): After a short visit to the remnants in Assos continue to visit the hauntingly beautiful Pergamon, once one of the richest and most powerful small kingdoms in the Middle East. Visit Asklepion and the Acropol with the well preserved ruins. Drive to Izmir or Kusadasi and transfer to the hotel or the airport (B).
· -No visit to Assos and overnight will be in Canakkale between 01 Nov-31 Mar due to the short winter days · -Staying in Assos or Canakkale is interchangeable on the private tours depending on the request.
Extension (for min. 4 pax) with Ephesus tour on Day 3 and then a transfer service to Bodrum or Kusadasi on Day 4. The hotel in Kusadasi WILL ADDITIONALLY BE CHARGED depending on the requested hotel
Day 03 (Tuesday): Visit Departure in the morning. Visit Ephesus Antique City (Hillside Houses are excluded), one of the most popular ancient sites of Turkey with many acres of carefully excavated ruins; House of Virgin Mary where she is supposed to spend her last years together with St. John; Ephesus Archaeological Museum; St. John’s Basilica and Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world. Transfer back to hotel in Kusadasi (B).
Day 04 (Wednesday): Drive to Priene, the first planned city in the ancient world, and visit to the Theatre, the Temple of Athena, Agora, the Bouleterion, the Zeus Altar. Then proceed to Miletus, the famous Ionian city that had also been visited by St. Paul during his missionary trip. Finally drive to Didyma to see the well preserved Apollo Temple that had been inhabited only by the priests and suppliants who came to consult the famous oracle there. Transfer to Bodrum or Marmaris (B).
PRS 116 - THREE DAY GALLIPOLI-TROY-BURSA TOUR ending in Istanbul
Day 01: In the morning drive along the northern shores of the Sea of Marmara to get to Gallipoli, historically famous for being the site of many battles - particularly involving the Allied Forces including Australians and New Zealanders during World War I. Visit Anzac Cove where the Allied Forces landed on 25 April 1915. Anzac Cove is marked by a Turkish monument with Ataturk’ s poignant words uttered in 1934 for the Anzac troops: “Those heroes that shed their blood and lost their lives…you are now lying in the soil of a friendly country. Therefore rest in peace. There is no difference between the Johnnies and the Mehmets to us where they lie side by side here in this country of ours…You, the mothers, who sent their sons from far away countries, wipe away your tears; your sons are now lying in our bosom and are in peace. After having lost their lives on this land, they have become our sons as well.”. Then drive to Canakkale for overnight (D).
Day 02: In the morning proceed to Troy to see a replica of the legendary wooden horse of Troy and the site with nine inhabitation levels covering a period of 3.000 years and where the legendary Trojan War in the book of Homeros of Smyrna took place. Departure for Bursa, the first capital of the Ottoman Empire in the 14th century, and a major spa center. Wander through the covered market with its local cotton goods, and Koza Han, the silk cocoon caravanserai, with shops selling beautiful silks and brocades. Visit the Ottoman complex to see the Grand Mosque, the Green Mosque, considered to be one of the finest examples of early Ottoman architecture, and the Green Mausoleum, the tomb of Sultan Mehmet I. This is Bursa' s loveliest building, with its spectacular tile work. Overnight Bursa (B, D).
Day 03: In the morning drive on to Yalova to cross the Marmara Sea. Arrive in Istanbul and end of our services (B).
PRS 117 - OTTOMAN ART CENTERS TOUR
Hereke, famous for its top quality silk carpets, renowned throughout the world for their beauty and quality, and these carpets fetch the highest prices in Istanbul’s bazaars. Most of the rugs adorning the palaces in Istanbul were woven in Hereke
Iznik, ancient Nicea, with its ancient walls and four great gates still largely intact. Iznik was the ceramic centre of the Ottoman Empire during the 16th and 17th centuries, and most of the imperial mosques in Istanbul such as the Blue Mosque and Suleymaniye Mosque were ornamented with exquisite tiles made in Iznik.
Bursa with its Koza Han, the silk cocoon caravanserai, with shops selling beautiful silks and brocades.
Day 01: Departure in the morning and drive on to Hereke, the cozy town where old Ottoman silk rug factory is located. Most of the rugs that are still available in most of the palaces that adorn Istanbul had been woven in this small town. Even today this spot is widely known for its most quality Hereke silk carpets. Then continue to Iznik, ancient Nicea, the city where the seventh council of the Christianity was held in 786, to visit St. Sophia Museum from the 4th century B.C. and the Green Mosque. Iznik was the ceramic centre of the Ottoman Empire during the 16th and 17th centuries. Most of the imperial mosques in Istanbul like Blue Mosque and Suleymaniye Mosque were ornamented with the tiles made in Iznik. Iznik tile works are amongst the most popular products at the well known auction companies all around the world. Thereafter drive on to Bursa, the first capital of the Ottoman Empire in the 14th century, and a major spa center. Overnight (D).
Day 02: In the morning wander through the covered market with its local cotton goods, and Koza Han, the silk cocoon caravanserai, with shops selling beautiful silks and brocades. Visit the Ottoman complex to see the Grand Mosque, the Green Mosque, considered to be one of the finest examples of early Ottoman architecture, and the Green Mausoleum, the tomb of Sultan Mehmet I. This is Bursa' s loveliest building, with its spectacular tile work. Bursa is also famous for its textile industry and top quality textile products are exported to many countries all around the world. Then drive to Yalova to board on the ferry to cross the Marmara Sea and transfer to the hotel or airport (B).
-Overnight at 4-star hotels
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