Haghia Sophia – Sultan Ahmet Mosque-Hippodrome-Egyptian Bazaar – Topkapi Palace

In the beginning, you can experience the legendary capital of the Ottoman Empire.You will visit Hippodrome Square, which is the magnicent Blue Mosque built by Sultan Ahmed and world famous Hagia Sophia.Then you will visit the magnicent Topkapi Palace.This famous building was the ocial residence of the sultans for centuries.When you visit the Egyptian Bazaar, you have a chance to dive into the world of mysterious smells in the East. Safrara is decorated with saron, thyme, red pepper or jasmin tea stalls. Accommodation in Istanbul.

Veli Efendi Hippodrome – Golden Horn – Pier Loti
After breakfast we will visit the “Haliç” which is used as a natural harbor in the Byzantine period and call as the Golden Horn in ancient ages. The Golden Horn is also a great asset to the history of Istanbul. Then you will be able to play horse racing from theVeli Efendi’s hippodrome. The Veli Efendi Hippodrome has a tribune capacity of 7600 seats and is built on 596 acres of land. 20-30 meters long, 27-36 meter wide grass racetrack, 1870 meters long synthetic racetrack 17.5-19 meters wide, 17-30 meters long sand runway 16-17 meters wide, is available. After lunch we will see Pier Loti, famous for its unique view. Pier Loti Hill has a overlooking the Golden Horn in the Eyüp district of Istanbul. The name of the hill was taken from the French novelist and neo-conservative Julien Viaud, who arrived in Istanbul in 1876 and settled here. Accommodation in Istanbul.

Free Day – Opt. Bosphorus Tour – Opt. Turkish Night
Today’s rest is chosen as a free day, but you will be amazed to see the Palaces, Mosques, Bosphorus Bridges,castles,Yalıs in Europe and Asia with the possibility of a Bosphorus tour depending on your request. After dinner we will be able to see Istanbul nights and experience Turkish night life.Accommodation in istanbul.

Istanbul – Bursa Uludag – Ulu Mosque – Green Mosque – Manyas Bird Paradise – Canakkale
After breakfast we go to Bursa, the capital of Ottoman Empire.Bursa was besieged by Osman Bey in 1307,and after the long siege was taken by Orhan Bey, the son of Osman Bey in 1326. In 1335 the capital was moved to Bursa and there were major developments in the city. Our visit continues with the Ulu Mosque, built between the years 1396-1400. The twenty-domed structure is the largest window of the inner congregation in Turkey.Wherever Doner Kebab is born, you will enjoy eating the real Doner Kebab. Then we will visit Uludag which is the biggest winter and nature sports center of Turkey.It is the highest mountain in the region. The length of Uludag extending in northwest-southeast direction is 40 km. The width is 15-20 km.This mountain, which has a massive and imposing appearance, has slopes facing Bursa and is at and more upright,with the sides facing Orhaneli to the south.Uludag Tepe (2,543 m) located in the highest point at lakes region. We will continue to visit Manyas Bird Paradise on our way. Manyas Bird Paradise National Park, which has a distinctive place among the natural beauties of our country, is located on the northeast coast of Lake of Birds.Manyas Bird Paradise is reached by a 3 kilometer road deviating south from the 15th kilometer of Bandirma-Balikesir highway. The only reason why the Manyas Bird Paradise is separated as a “National Park” is the unique bird communities it hosts. After our visit, we will go to Çanakkale.Accommodation in Canakkale.

Canakkale – Assos
After breakfast we will visit the ancient city of Assos, which is set against the island of Lesbos, on the slopes and peaks of a volcanic hill at the south end of the region called Troas in the Ancient Ages.Throughout history, Lydia, Persia, Pergamon, Rome under the rule of the region, was abandoned in the middle Ages. It was discovered by the American young architect Francis H. Bacon during the excavations of the American Archaeological Institute in 1880-1883.When it was active,Assos was rich because of the ships that were the only major harbor in the region.The sarcophagus, made of andesite in Assos, has earned an international reputation for its rapid decay of corpses, and has been exported to Lebanon, Syria, Greece and Rome in antiquity. Founded in 900 BC, the most striking place in Assos is the Doric built Athena Temple, built on top of it.The city also has a large amphitheater.Accommodation in Canakkale.

Canakkale – Troy – Istanbul
After breakfast we will visit the ancient city of Troy.The historical city within the borders of the Canakkale province is the antique city where the Trojan War, which is believed to have been written by Homer, is one of the two poetic destinies of Ilyada. In the 1870s, the German amateur archaeologist Heinrich Schliemann discovered the ancient town near Tev kiye village. Today, most of the works are in Turkey, Germany and Russia. The ancient city has been in the World Heritage List since 1998 and the National Park since 1996. Then we will go to Istanbul which is the World Culture City in 2010. Accommodation in Istanbul region.

Istanbul – Maiden’s Tower – Kadıköy Beach – Uskudar
After breakfast we will see legendery The Maiden’s Tower which was built on the small island in the Salacak near the Marmara Sea of the Bosphorus. The Maiden’s Tower is subject to legends and various narrations about it. The tower, which has become the symbol of Üsküdar, is the only work remaining from the Byzantine era in Üsküdar.The tower is built on a small island at 24 BC where the Black Sea is combined with the Marmara Sea. Some European historians call it Leander’s Tower .There are many stories about the tower which is in the sea, an arrow throw away from the land with four corners, a high craft made of artillery. After lunch we will visit the jewelery workshop and the leather workshop. We will also do a tour in Kadikoy and Üsküdar and then Accomadation in Istanbul.

Topkapi Palace – Basilica Cistern
Return on the last day of our trip we will visit Topkapi Palace which is not likely to reach the  rst day.Then we will see The Basilica Cistern which is the largest covered cistern in Istanbul. The Cistern is entered from the small building on the west side of the Hagia Sophia building. In the view of the colonnade, the ceiling of the place is brick-woven, cross-toned. At the time, it was known by this name because of a nearby basilica. The Basilica Cistern, currently operated by the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality, is home to many national and international events as well as being a museum. After our visit we will go to the airport with unforgettable memories from incredible Turkey.

INCLUDED SERVICES:
• Airport – Hotel – Airport transfer
• Accommodation in 4 & 5 star hotels for 7 nights
• Daily rich breakfast & lunch & dinner
• Licensed Professional Guidance Service
• Doctor service by telephone 24/7
• Entrance fees and Guidance services to the ruins which is speci ed in the program
Caution: Please note that due to organizational changes, the program  ow may be reversed or some of the program can be cancelled.