ISLAMIC HERITAGE AND HISTORICAL 14 DAYS TURKEY

Day 1 – Istanbul – Arrival Day

Meet at the airport Transfer to your hotel. 

You will be given your room key and the rest of the day is yours to explore Istanbul. 

Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 2 – Istanbul Islamic and Sahabe Tour (Breakfast included)

After breakfast at 08:30 we have Istanbul Islamic and Sahabe Tour. Istanbul is the center of religion for centuries. 

After the ottoman period Islamic Religion separatedthroughout the city. The first mosque in Istanbul was built in Kadikoy on the Asian side of the city, which was conquered by the Ottoman Turks in 1353. 

The first mosque on the European side of Istanbul was built inside the Rumeli Castle in 1452. The first grand mosque which was built in the city proper is the Eyup Sultan Mosque (1458). 

Next to Eyup Sultan Mosque we will visit the tombs of the Sahabe, which is very famous in Turkey by being the first generation of Muslims, who had come as far as Istanbul and besieged the city. 

The small Sahabe Cemetery just outside Egrikapi Gate may seem like a standard Muslim cemetery. 

The Süleymaniye Mosque becomes most meaningful when understood in its historical and cultural context. It was built during the latter part of Süleyman’s long and prosperous reign, which stretched from 1520 to 1566. Overnight in Istanbul. 

Day 3 – Istanbul – Bursa Tour (Breakfast included)

After breakfast at 07:30am depart from the hotel and drive to Bursa for a daily guided tour in Bursa. 

Today we will visit Bursa with all famous and Islamic heritage places. We will visit to Ulucamii (Great Mosque), Cumalikizik Village, Green Mosque, Green Tomb, Ozdilek Factory. 

After Bursa City tour depart for Istanbul back. 

Overnight in Istanbul. 

Day 4 – Istanbul City Tour (Breakfast included)

Pick up at 08:30am from your hotel for the a day tour of old Istanbul city.

Visit to ST. SOPHIA MOSQUE This ancient basilica, built by Constantine the Great in the 4th century and reconstructed by Justinian in the 6th century, is one of the architectural marvels of all time. 

TOPKAPI PALACE The great palace of the Ottoman sultans from the 15th to the 19th centuries housing an exquisite collection of crystal, silver, and Chinese porcelain, robes worn by the sultans and their families, the famous jewels of the Imperial Treasury, miniatures, the Holy Mantle; enshrining relics of the Prophet Mohammed. 

SULTANAHMET IMPERIAL MOSQUE Across from St. Sophia built in the 16th century by the architect Mehmet, is known as the BLUE MOSQUE because of its magnificent interior decoration of blue Iznik tiles. 

HIPPODROME Ancient Hippodrome, the scene of chariot races, with the three monuments; the Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine Column and the Column of Constantine. 

Lunch break at 13:00pm after the lunch Murtis Tour will then take you to the GRAND COVERED BAZAAR In this labyrinth of streets and passages are more than 4,000 shops with each trade having its own area: the goldsmiths’ street, the carpet sellers, Turkish arts and crafts, such as hand painted ceramic plates, hand-honed copperware, brassware and trays, water ewers, onyx-ware and meerschaum pipes. 

After the tour, transfer back to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul. 

Please Note: Hagia Sophia is open on every day, Topkapi Palace closed on Tuesdays, and Grand Bazaar closed on Sundays. 

If your tour is on one of these days we would offer you to visit Underground Cistern instead of Topkapi palace museum, instead of Grand Bazaar you will visit Spice Bazaar. 

Day 5 – Gallipoli Tour (Breakfast included)

07:30am we depart for Gallipoli to visit the battle fields. Two hours later we will give you 20 minutes for relax in a restaurant area. 

We arrive Gallipoli around 12:00am and we have lunch break, relax a little bit and then depart for the battle fields. 

Visit Gabatepe Museum. Start visiting the fields with Ariburnu Cemetery and Anzac Cove because these are the places where the war had started. Then Beach Cemetery, Shrapnel Valley and Plugges Plateau. 

After the tour drive to your hotel. 

Overnight in Canakkale. 

Day 6 – Troy Tour – Pergamon – Kusadasi (Breakfast included)

We depart at 08:30 and driving 30 minutes for to Troy. Visit the famous archeological and mythological site of Troy, home of the Trojan horse and Helen of Troy. After Troy tour, 3 hour drive to Pergamon. 

Lunch break around 13:00pm and after the lunch depart for tour of the magnificent acropolis of Pergamon. Its impressive temples and library made it a renowned cultural and political center at that times. 

Pergamon is a famous city for its jewelry, stones and silver. So on the way, we will visit a jewelry center for 30 minutes. Arrival to Kusadasi around 18:00pm. Overnight in Kusadasi. 

Day 7 – Kusadasi – Ephesus Tour – Turkish Village Sirince (Breakfast included)

Departure from hotel fully guided tour of Ephesus, one of the best preserved ancient sites in the world en-route, visiting the Temple of Artemis, Curetes street, famous Roman baths, Celsus Library, Grand theatre and House of the Virgin Mary.

Lunch break around 13:00pm. After the lunch, we will visit a place which continues to perform one of the oldest arts of Turkey; a carpet weaving center. After Lunch we will do a Turkish Village Tour. 

Sirince’s construction style today belongs to Anatolian Greeks. The houses on the slope are all original with their white paints. Sirince Village also has a fantastic reputation for making some of the best wines nonalcoholic in Turkey – especially fruit wines. We will visit the vineyards and it is time to learn how to make fruit wine with Turkish wine makers. 

In the evening you will be tested about your knowledge of making fruit wine. On the way we will visit one of the famous leather production centers of the region, where you will have the opportunity to get a good factory rate. 

On this guided tour, you will avoid the constant nagging and sometimes bullying that is well known in the markets of Turkey. 

Enabling you to enjoy the shopping experience whilst gaining the knowledge of the ancient craftsmen Overnight in Kusadasi. 

Day 8 – Kusadasi – Pamukkale Tour (Breakfast included)

We depart for Pamukkale. We will check at the hotel around 12.00 and we have a lunch break until 13.30. 

Afterwards we shall visit the calcium terraces of Pamukkale (cotton castle) and the ruins of Hierapolis, then walk around this natural phenomenon and have the option of lying in the waters of the natural springs. 

Overnight in Pamukkale 

Day 9 – Pamukkale to Antalya by local bus (Breakfast included)

After breakfast, transfer to for Antalya. It takes around 4 hours. 

On the way photo break on Salda lake...Turkish Maldives

Upon arrival proceed to hotel for check in. 

Rest of the day is yours. Dinner and overnight in Antalya

Day 10 – Antalya Aspendos and Perge Tour (Breakfast included)

After breakfast we will depart for Perge and Aspendos.

PERGE: According to the geographer Strabon. Perge has been founded by Akhas who came down here after the Trojan wars. 

Perge was first mentioned in 334 BC when Alexander the Great passed through here. In the following years, Perge went under the control of Pergamon when the Kingdom of Pergamon became a part of the Roman city. 

In the first and the second centuries BC, Perge became one of the richest towns in Pamphylia. Therefore it is not a surprise that St. Paul started his campaign in Anatolia from Perge in 46 AD. 

After Perge, we will depart for Aspendos. 

Lunch break on the way.

ASPENDOS: The eastern land of Antalya was called Pamphylia in ancient times. Aspendos (Belkis) lies 47 km east of Antalya in the Pamphylian plain. 

In 486 BC, Greeks and Persians had a great battle here (Greeks won, they didn’t stay for long). During the reign of the Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius (161-80 AD) Aspendos got its theatre, which is the best preserved of all. 

It was built by Romans and maintained by Byzantines and Seljuks. The ruins of the ancient city are extensive and include a stadium, an agora, and a basilica. Dinner and overnight in Antalya.

Day 11 – Antalya to Cappadocia by Flight (Breakfast included)

After breakfast, 12:00 hrs.check out and free time till departure. 

Then we depart for Antalya airport for our domestic flight to Cappadocia. 

Transfer from Kayseri airport to your hotel. 

The rest of the day is yours to explore Cappadocia. 

Dinner and Overnight in Cappadocia.  

Day 12 – Cappadocia – Red Tour (Breakfast included)

Today we will get to know the Cappadocia region, a volcanic area in which the geological formation started 10 million years ago. 

As a result of these formations phallic like pillars have come to life. The beautiful horse country Katpatuka, (as the Persians called her) is an unbelievable strip of land, enchanting and mysterious. 

Cappadocia region is also famous for its arts, including ceramic and carpets. You will be picked up approximatley 09:30 from your hotel to join our regular tour. 

Tour starts with Uchisar Castle, the highest point of Cappadocia. 

After Uchisar, you visit Goreme Open Air Museum, the Heart of Cappadocia. 

Goreme Open Air Museum is famous for frescoes dating to 10th century describing the life of Jesus Christ and monks. 

Next stop is Cavusin, which is an abandoned village with old cave Greek houses. 

After Cavusin you go to the restaurant in Avanos to have lunch. After lunch, you visit a pottery work shop, to see how to make potteries. 

Then you go Pasabagi where you can see three – headed fairy chimneys. After Pasabagi you visit another workshop to see Cappadocian handwoven carpets and kilims.

Next stop is Devrent Valley, which is also called Imagination Valley, where you can see natural rock formations looking like animals. 

Then you head to a wine shop in Urgup for wine tasting. 

Last stop is Three Beauties, three beautiful fairy chimneys with their hats, which is the symbol of Cappadocia. 

This tour will end approximately 18:00 and you will be returned back to your hotel. 

Dinner and overnight Cappadocia. 

Day 13 – Cappadocia to Istanbul (Breakfast included)

After breakfast you will have free time shopping in Cappadocia. 

Evening we depart for Kayseri airport for our domestic flight to Istanbul. 

Transfer from airport to your hotel. 

The rest of the day is yours to explore Istanbul. Overnight in Istanbul. 

Day 14 – Istanbul – End of Tour (Breakfast included)

We hope your tour was a memorable one and we would like to see you in the future in one of our tours again. 

After breakfast check out from the hotel. We make your return airport transfer services

Important information

Passport or ID required. 

This tour is a long day(s) that involves a lot of walking, so it may not be suitable for people with limited mobility or children.

PRICE INCLUDES:

*Hotel pick up-drop off

*Hotel with half board (Only breakfast at the hotel is included )

*Guidance

*Entrance fees 

Excluded

Flight tickets (International & National) 

All meals and drinks are not included.Only breakfast at the hotel is included

Important information

Please note that all times are approximate and subject to change.

The Guide may make corrections and adaptations in the course of the tour program according to the conditions and situations of the planned places of visits

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