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EDITORIALWhat do you expect from a vacation? Crystal Clear Blue Waters, Sunshine Coasts, Charming Nature, Historical and Biblical Tours, Breath-taking Views, Long Lasting memories? We know that you want it all. Your choice in Caprinae Travel Turkey for your next vacation will be your best !!
Caprinae Travel was founded by the great bond of warm friendship and experience since 2006. Our greatest mission is to gain your trust in our company’s introduce America’s enthusiastic and adventurous traveler to the land of “Anatolia”, the cradle of human civilization, the home of people of various religions in peace, where the heartland of world history began, and introduce the art of mystery by exploring the many wonders that await you in Turkey. We want to introduce to the American traveler another world, a world of natural beauty, crystal clear blue waters, friendly hospitable people, a world where many nationalities come together to capture life long memories, a world of wonder and passion, the world of Turkey.
We aim to provide safe unforgettable vacations by offering you first class service with the finest quality Five Stars Hotels, Special Licenced Hotel in İstanbul and First Class Holiday Villages, three meals per day, land transportation with Mercedes minibus or Mercedes bus, Professional and courteous English speaking tour guides, and entrance fees to all ancient ruins. We are happy and proud to introduce the mystic, exotic, attractive and unbelievable beauty, nature and history of Turkey.
We belive you will feel the relaxing and calming effects of the deep blue waters of the Mediterranean Sea romancing along the coastlines and embracing in the natural green beauties of nature. There is much impressive evidence of world history as seen when you tour the ancient ruins of biblical times.
Your vacation with Caprinae Travel is sure to leave a lasting impression that will leave you refreshed and renewed long after you leave Turkey. Long lasting memories are not far away.
We would like you to EXPLORE TURKEY AND FEEL THE DIFFERENCE. We are dedicated to giving you complate satisfaction when you invest in your next vacation with us.
Caprinae Travel will be the Most Memorable Journey of Your Lifetime. We want you to experience the Wonders and Beauty of Turkey.
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ISTANBUL
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ÇANAKKALE / DARDANEL
BODRUM / HALICARNASOS
PAMUKKALE / HIERAPOLIS
KONYA / WHIRLING DERVISHES
APHRODISIAS
TREASURES OF ISTANBUL
SEVEN CHURCHES OF REVELATION
WONDERS OF TURKEY
MEDITERRANEAN CRUISE IN TURKEY
DISCOVER WEST OF TURKEY
TREASURES OF ANTALYA
ISTANBUL & CAPPADOCIA
ANTALYA & CAPPADOCIA
MYSTERY OF SOUTH EASTERN TURKEY
QUICK FACTS ABOUT TURKEY
OUR MANAGEMENT TEAM
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Antalya
Cappadocia
Izmir / Smyrna
Bodrum / Halicarnasos
Pamukkale / Hierapolis
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Cradle Of Civilizations
TOURS
TREASURES OF ISTANBUL
SEVEN CHURCHES OF REVELATION
MEDITERRANEAN CRUISE IN TURKEY
MYSTERY OF SOUTH EASTERN TURKEY ANTALYA & CAPPADOCIA
DISCOVER WEST OF TURKEY TREASURES OF ANTALYA
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IstanbulAbout Istanbul
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Istanbul located in the North-West of Turkey is the only city in the world built on two continents. It stands on the shores of Bosphorus Strait where the waters of the Black Sea mingle with the waters of the Sea of Marmara and the Golden Horn.
Istanbul embraces two continents, one reaching towards Asia and the other reaching towards Europe and guards the precious relics of five Empires: the Roman Empire, East Roman Empire, Latin Empire, Byzantine Empire and Ottoman Empire which has been the capital; a unique link between East and West, past and present.
It honors and preserves the legacy of its past while looking forward to its modern future. The museums, churches, palaces,
great mosques, bazaars and sights of natural beauty seem inexhaustible. Not only historic, but also a magnificent city fascinating and vividly alive. Beneath the unchanging skyline of domes and minarets there is the continual bustle and movement of the crowd and roaming vehicles along the ancient cobbled streets.
As you relax on the shores of the Bosphorus at sunset contemplating the red evening light reflected sky, you will understand suddenly why so many centuries ago settlers chose to build on this remarkable site. You’ll will feel that Istanbul is truly one of the most glorious cities in the world. However long you stay, just a few days or longer, your time will be wonderfully filled in this unforgettable city.
The Basilica Cistern Galata Tower
Interior Of Topkapi Palace
Dolmabahce Palace
Bogazici Bridge & Bosphorus
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About Antalya
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Small and large streams emerging from the west side of the Taurus water the plains on their journey to the Mediterranean. This translucent running water, cascading in to the sea at points along the cost, is another attractive sight. Every kind of tropical plant can be found along the coast. In Antalya the four seasons only appear on a calendar, as there is no real winter.
The summers are hot and rainless while the other months are warm and often rainy. The average annual temperature in Antalya is 65 F. The average temperature in the summer months is about 95 F. The population of Antalya is about 2,250,000 and the avarage number of tourist annually that visit Antalya is 12,000,000 people. Antalya is one of the most visited city in the world and among top ten for tourism.
The harbor area is undoubtedly the most interesting part of the city. Although construction was begun at the time of the foundation of the city the surviving remains generally date back to the 3rd century AD with traces of Roman and Ottoman restorations work in the upper parts of the walls. The marina is surrounded by numerous bars, cafes, restaurants and tea-gardens, set on the top of the cliffs, high above the harbor, one can enjoy a marvelous bird’s eye view of the loveliest part of the old city.
Antalya
About Cappadocia
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Cappadocia, located in Central Anatolia, was named by the Persian King Darrius as Katpatuka (which means the land of beautiful horses). Craters and chimneys domi-nated the landscapes. Then million years ago, mount Erciyes erupted violently and Mount Hasan covered the ground with tufa, a soft Stone made from lava, ash and mud. Then the rain, wind and flood waters from the Kızılırmak River shaped the tufa into the most mysteri-ous remarkable cone shaped structures called peribaca “fairy chimneys”. One of Cappadocia’s most interest-ing villages is found below the town of Derinkuyu, the underground city. This town dates back to the Hittite times, but evidence from excavations revealed that the Hittites only used the top level. Currently there have been discovered eight levels of dwellings, storerooms, chapels and parts of monasteries. These man-made underground caves are grouped around a 280 feet shaft with a cleverly devised ventilation system consisting of 52 vents. The center of the city is a chapel, which today is used as a mosque. It dates back to the 16th or 17th century and contains paintings of Jesus, Mary, angels and saints.“Goreme” the famous rock churches lies ad-jacent to the village of Goreme. Numerous rock church-es can be found in this area as well as the spectacular “open air museum”. Other sites include the Dervent, Zelve, Ihlara, and Soganli Valleys as well as the city of Uchisar. Cappadocia’s charming landscape remains unparalleled in history and mystery.
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TREASURES OF ISTANBUL
Arrive in Istanbul, and transfer to hotel &check in. You’ll relax in the hotel for a short period and then take a boat trip in famous the Bosphorus Strait (between the two continents) (if arrival happens before noon). Have welcome dinner in the evening. (D).
Day 01
First full day for touring. After breakfast, visit Topkapı Palace-built up mainly in the 15th., century, the palace where Ottoman Empire Sultans lived for centuries and rich Ottoman treasure can be seen in its museum. Continue with historical surroundings such as the Hippodromme- a center of Byzantine civic life and basicilica. At mid day, have a nice lunch at a nice restaurant in the Sultan Ahmet area. In the afternoon, visit the Haghia Sophia Museum (one of the well preserved great churches of Byzantine times, built by Byzantine Em-peror Justinian in 6th century. Drive back to the hotel and dress for Turkish Dinner Night where you can taste great samples of Turkish cuisine and have fun watching the belly dancing show. Overnight. (B / L / D)
Day 02
Daily Itinerary 5 Day / 4 Night Tour
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After breakfast, explore second part of Sultan Ahmet Area; visit the Sultan Ahmet Mosque, known as “Blue Mosque” - the most splendid mosque in the city, composed of 6 slender minarets & decorated with famous Turkish Iznik tiles inside, coming from 18th century, simply an amazing sample of Ottoman architecturing. Continue with Basilica Cistern - very historical and biggest water sorting system of Byzantine Empire. After a nice lunch, visit Archeological Museum where you can feel the amazing richness of history covering 3,000 years. Transfer, back to hotel, overnight. (B / L / D)
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After breakfast, visit another great sample of Ottoman Architecture; the Suleymaniye Mosque, built by famous architecture “Mimar Sinan” under the reign of Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent. After lunch in a nice restaurant in the spice market area, visit the famous Grand Bazaar and Spice Market where you can enjoy exploring the biggest covered historical shopping stores in the world. The Grand Bazaar and spice market buildings are coming from the Byzantine and Otttoman Empires. You can find any sample of products from small gifts to hand made carpets, jewelry, etc. Overnight. (B / L / D)
Free time in the morning. Check out the hotel and transfer to the airport. (B)
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The name of the author of these letters written to seven churches is stated as John (Rev.1:1). He begins by saying that God sent the visions he is going to relate to His Servant John to the seven Churches in Asia.(Rev.1:4). So John writes this letter to the seven churches.
The Seven Churches are all in the West of Turkey. The language of the book is not easy to understand. Yet this book revelation ‘’Tell us what John had seen in a vision, about God’s message and about what Jesus Christ had said and done. ’’Revelation 1:2.
God will bless everyone who reads this prophecy to others, and he will bless everyone who hears and obeys it. That is why John writes Seven Letters to the Seven Churches in Asia minor so that they can read the message and obey it and tell it to others.
Because, the Christians of John’s time accepted Christ as their King and they suffered from the Roman rulers. Even John the writer of revelation was imprisoned on Patmos
Island where the Roman officers held people who refused to worship the Emperor. So John the writer of this book preached God’s message and Spoke about Jesus’ Word and Work. Therefore he was in prison on Patmos Island. There he saw the vision about God’s message and about what Jesus Christ had said and done (Rev.1:1). The one who was speaking to John was the Son of Man (Jesus Christ).
Christ explains to John the writer of the Seven Letters to the Seven Churches: he writes things down as he hears them from Jesus. Christ explains, The seven stars which are the angels of the Seven Churches; and the lamb/stands are the angels of the seven churches’’ (Rev.1:20).
‘It was in the Spirit on the Lord’s day, and heard behind me a great voice, as of a trumpet, Saying, ‘I Am Alfa and Omega, the first and the last: and, What thou seest, write in a book, and send in unto the seven churches which are in Asia; unto Smyrna, and unto Pergamos, and unto Thyatira, and unto Sardis, and unto Philadelphia, and unto Laodicea, and unto Ephesus’’. Revelation 1:10-11
SEVEN CHURCHES OF REVELATION
Daily Itinerary 10 Day / 9 Night Tour
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Transfer to the airport and fly to İzmir SMYRNA.Transfer to Kuşadasi and check into hotel. After lunch, visit Efes EPHESUS one of the most impressive archeological sites in Turkey. Visit the Ancient City of Ephesus and Virgin Mary. Return to hotel for overnight stay. (B / L / D)
Turkey is the place where Virgin Mary has spent her last days.
Day 02
Arrive in İstanbul and transfer to hotel and check in. You will relax in the hotel for a short period then have a welcome dinner. (D)
Day 01
Visit St.John’s Church and The Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders Of The World and the famous Ephesus Museum. Return to hotel and have a short visit in Güvercin Adası (Pigeon Island) and enjoy the sunset. (B / L / D)
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Day 04
Check out of the hotel and drive to the city of Denizli. Visit Yeniköy LAODICEA. Drive to Pamukkale (Hierapolis) and visit the Ancient City of Hierapolis and the ‘cotton castles’. Enjoy free time to explore the sights, natural pools and marvelous travertens and check into hotel in Pamukkale for overnight stay.
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Check out of hotel and drive to İzmir SMYRNA for a city tour. Visit Polikarp Church. Fly to Istanbul in the evening and check into hotel for overnight stay. (B / L / D)
Day 07
Drive to Akhisar and visit THYATIRA and Bergama PERGAMOS. Visit the famous Acropolis of Pergamos and Asclepion. Return to hotel for overnight stay. (B / L / D)
Day 06
Check out of the hotel and drive to Alaşehir and visit PHILADELPHIA and then Sart SARDIS. Drive to Kuşadası and check into the hotel for overnight stay. (B / L / D)
Day 05
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Visit the Grand Bazaar and Spice Market in Istanbul. After lunch have a relaxing boat trip in famous Bosphorus and see the breath-taking views of two continents at one time; Asia and Europe. Return to hotel in the evening for overnight stay. (B / L / D)
Day 08
Visit Blue Mosque and the Topkapı Palace, where Sultans of the Ottoman Empire lived. After lunch, visit Haghia Sophia from Byzantines, Basilica Cistern and Hippodromme. Return to hotel overnight stay. (B / L / D)
Day 09
Check out of the hotel and depart to the airport for your return home. (B)
Day 10
IZMIR
About Izmir
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Izmir is Turkey’s third largest city and the second most important port. This city is called “Pearl of the Aegean”. A city of palm lined promenades, avenues and green parks set in sweeping curves along a circular bay. Izmir has an expectionally nice climate. Turkey’s Aegean region is amond the loveliest landscapes in the country. The magnificent costline, lapped by the clear water of the Aegean Sea, abounds in vast and pristine beaches surrounded by olive groves and pinewoods. There are an abundance of wonderful fishing harbors, popular holiday villages, and the remains of ancient civilzations; you will see more than 5,000 years of history. This region offers an expectionally attractive venue for meetings, incentives and conferences.
A visit to Efes (Ephesus) is a must and will give long lasting memories. If this city name sounds familiar to you, you are probably correct. Ephesus is the home of the Virgin Mary. Ephesus is the highlight of any visit to Turkey. Efes (Ephesus)
is located between Mount Koressos, Mount Pion and the Endellos Valley. According to the Holy Bible, Saint John brought Mary to Ephesus after Christ’s death. A small house was built for her on Mount Nightingale, where the spend the last days of her life. Officially sanctioned by the Vatican, it is now a popular site, visited by Christians and Muslims from all over the world. A commemoration ceremony is held here every year on the 15th of August.
Izmir has many ancient old cities with ancient ruins still standing. Among others is the Temple of Artemis. Artemis was a Greek Goddess. Name is Diana in Rome. Her huge temple, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, was rebuilt several times. This temple dates to the third century B.C. The ruins include a theatre, gymnasium, agora and baths, as well as the Library of Celcius. Once you visit Izmir, you will feel the difference.
Izmir / Smyrna
Çanakkale / DardanelÇanakkale (pronounced [tʃaˈnakkaˌle]) is a town and seaport in Turkey, in Çanakkale Province, on the southern (Asian) coast of the Dardanelles (or Hellespont) at their narrowest point.
Çanakkale Province, like Istanbul Province, has territory in both Europe and Asia. Ferries cross here to the northern (European) side of the strait.
The city is the nearest major town to the site of ancient Troy. The “wooden horse” from the 2004 movie Troy is exhibited on the seafront. Çanakkale is the second city to be situated on two continents after Istanbul. However Çanakkale is closer to mid-division than Istanbul.
Gallipoli / Çanakkale
Kilitbahir Castle / Çanakkale
Statue of a Turkish soldier aiding an injured Australian soldier.
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WONDERS OF TURKEYDaily Itinerary
Arrive in Istanbul, and transfer to hotel &check in. You’ll relax in the hotel for a short period and then take a boat trip in the famous Bosphorus Strait (between the two continents). Have a welcome dinner in the evening. (D).
Visit Topkapı Palace (where the Sultans of Ottoman Empire lived) and its historical surroundings such as the Hippodromme and Blue Mosque in the morning and Byzantium Basilica Cistern, Haghia Sophia Museum from Byzantines in the afternoon and return to hotel for overnight stay. (B / L / D)
Day 01
Day 02
Visit Suleymaniye Mosque, one of sample of amazing heritage from Ottoman Empire. You will also visit the Grand Bazaar and spice market. In the afternoon and return to hotel for overnight stay. (B / L / D)
Day 03
Day 04
Check out of the hotel and drive to West of Istanbul; Dardanel (Gallipoli) Area. Visit Anzac bay, Dardanels, monuments (tracks of 1st World war,) and check in to the hotel for overnight. (B / L / D)
15 Day / 14 Night TourDaily Itinerary
Turkey has about 9,000 species of
flowers. It is also 80% mountainous;
has an abundance of rivers and lakes; and has clear, turquoise
blue waters on the Aegean and Mediterranean
coasts.
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Check out of the hotel and drive down to Aegean Coast. You’ll visit the ancient city of Troy and Assos ancient ruins and experience 4,000 years of history. Early evening, you will drive to Kusadasi and check into the hotel for overnight stay. (B / L / D)
Check out of the hotel, visit the house of Virgin Mary and the St.John Church. You will head to Denizli for Pamukkale - Cotton castle and enjoy free time to explore the sights, natural cascades, pools and marvelous travertines. Check into the hotel. (B / L / D)
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Day 07
Drive to Ephesus (one of biggest cities of ancient times with its 3000 years old history), visit the ancient city of Ephesus and Artemis Temple (one of the Seven wonders of the world). You will also visit the Ephesus Museum. Drive back to Guvercin Island and enjoy the sunset then return to the hotel for overnight stay. (B / L / D)
Day 06
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Galata Bridge & Galata Tower / Istanbul
Visit the ancient city of Hierapolis, the holy city which has one of the biggest necropolis in Asia minor. Drive to Antalya (Mediterranean coast of Turkey),check into the hotel for overnight stay. (B / L / D)
Drive to Kekova Island and take a boat trip around Kekova in the Mediterranean Sea. Visit St.Nicholas Church and Myra, an ancient city. Drive back to the hotel for the night. (B / L / D)
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Day 09
Visit the ancient city of Perge (from the Roman time) and amazing theather of Aspendos (one of the most well preserved ancient theatres of the world). Return to the hotel for the night. (B / L / D)
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Visit Antalya museum and Old city and harbor and then take a short boat trip in the afternoon and see the Duden waterfall cascading down into the Mediterranean Sea, then return to the hotel for overnight stay. (B / L / D)
Turkey has the most famous and valuable
silk carpets in the world, in the Mevlana
Museum, Konya with 144 knots per sq. cm. In the 13th
century, Marco Polo wrote “The best and handsomest of rugs are woven here, and also silks of crimson
and other rich colors”.
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Visit Derinkuyu an underground city (where 2nd-3th century Christian inhabitants built up tunnels into the soft volcanic rock of hills. Then continue on to Ihlara Valley” and a short walk in the valley. Have lunch. Drive to “Kayseri” for Turkish Airlines flight to Istanbul (50min) and transfer to hotel in Istanbul for check in and overnight stay.
Check out of the hotel and depart to airport for your return home. (B)
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Day 15
Visit Dervent known as imagination valley and famous for its “fairytale chimneys”. You’ll visit Zelve Open Air museum, then drive to Avanos, a pretty town famous for potter shops, have lunch. Visit “Göreme” Open Air Museum and see churches that are famous with its frescoes dated back to the 11th century depicting biblical scenes. Visit “Uçhisar castle” Overnight. (B / L / D)
Day 13
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MEDITERRANEAN CRUISE IN TURKEY
The boat trip starts from the port of Marmaris or Göcek to explore the beauties of the Mediterranean. Boat to Dalyan area, home to many wild birds and Iztuzu beach where big sea turtles (caretta carettas) visit for breeding. Visit Caunas ancient city of the Carian Civizilation and anchor in one of their amazing bays. (B, L, D on the boat).
Day 02
Arrival at the airport (Antalya or Dalaman) and transfer to ports of Marmaris or Göcek . Dinner either on the boat, or at nearest bay, harbour.
Day 01
Daily Itinerary 8 Day / 7 Night Tour / Full-Board Accommodation On The Boat
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Enjoy Fethiye (Ölüdeniz Lagoon) and visit the Kayaköy on the land known as Ghost Town; a previous Greek village. Boat to Gemiler island where you will have a short visit to Greek Orthodox Churches and ruins, enjoy the swimming among ruins and sunken bath. (B, L, D, on the boat)
Move to west side back. Head towards Kalkan. Anchor in one of amazing bays, have lunch and swimming. Visit ancient ruins and cities of Lykian Union of B.C.700 thru A.D. 400; Xantos, Patara, hometown of Santa Claus and much more. (B, L, D, on the boat)
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Boat to Kaş. Lunch and enjoy swimming in one of amazing bays, visit to Antiphelos, ancient Lykian Union city. (B, L, D on the boat)
Day 07
Boat to Göcek area, visit Göcek islands, enjoy the beauty of crystal clear waters, have lunch and enjoy swimming. (B, L, D, on the boat.)
After breakfast boat to Kekova Area and enjoy the crystal clear waters, snorkel above the sunken ruins, have lunch and visit Simena castle, from Roman and Byzantine times, enjoy the spectacular environment. (B, L, D, on the boat)
Day 08
Disembark the boat at the port of Göcek where you will be transferred to Antalya, overnight in the hotel. (B on the boat, L )
Bodrum / HalicarnasosBodrum is the site of the ancient city of Halicarnassus, the location of the famous Mausoleum of Halicarnassus (built after 353 BC) - one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Unfortunately, the ancient monument was destroyed by earthquakes in the Middle Ages - some of the remnants can be seen in London’s British Museum.
According to Herodotus, born B.C. 484 in Halicarnassus (ancient name for Bodrum), the city was founded by the Durians. Megarans enlarged the city B.C. 650 and changed its name to Halicarnassus, and then Persians started to rule the city from B.C. 386
Halicarnassus had its glorious days, when it was the capital of the Karia B.C. 353. One of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the Mausoleum, was built there by Artemisia for the memory of King Mausolos.
Known as one of the Seven Wonders of The Ancient World, The Mausoleum was built by - Artemisia, the sister and the wife of King Mausolos, B.C. 355. This work of art, stood on a 21 stepped pyramid which was 46 meters high and carried a horse car symbolizing victory on it, had 36 marble columns in Ionian style.
The mausoleum was destroyed in an earthquake; and the ruins were used in building of the Halicarnassus Castle. Many statues and reliefs from the mausoleum were carried to The British Museum by archeologist C. Newton, in 1856 and now lies there for public viewing.
Bodrum is a fascinating place as it has a pleasing contrast between the Ancient city - where there are discernable fragments everywhere in the town -and a playground for rich Turks and an array of foreign visitors.
Pamukkale (Cotton Castle) is one of the most interesting places in the world, justly famous not only for the entrancing beauty of its unique geological formations but also for its historical remains. The calcium oxide-rich waters flowing down the southern slope of Caldag located north of the ruins have, over the millennia, built up deposits of white travertine on the plateau thus fully justifying both the site’s ancient name of Hierapolis (Holy City) and its modern one of Pamukkale. Besides Hierapolis, other important archaeological sites nearby are Laodicea and Colossae. Ancient Hierapolis appears to have been founded by King Eumenes II of Pergamon and its name is derived from Hiera, the wife of King Telephos, the legendary founder of Pergamon. The city became subject to Rome in 33 BC. In 17 BC. during the reign of Tiberius it suffered a heavy earthquake that substantially destroyed the city, requiring it to be rebuilt.
Cotton Castle
Pamukkale / Hierapolis
KONYA
Konya, which has been playing a centrel role being a cradle for many civilizations throughout the history, is one of the unique centers that combine its historical heritage and cultural accumulation with present time. The city of Konya is considered the first place of the permanent settlements which became a center for many societies, nations and civilizations from Çatalhöyük to Hitits; from Frigs to Kimmers; from Lydians to Persians; from Greeks to Alexader the Great; from Romans to Selcuks, Ottomans and the period of the Republic of Turkey. It is an ocean that each of the scholars individually like Mewlana Jelaleddins, Shams Tabrizis, Konevis and Nasreddin Hodjas and many others is considered as a river unifies within. Konya is a full of peace city that embeds tolerance seeds wavy into the hearts of the people.
It is for centuries like a capital of illustrious where every year thousands of people run into there to melt their spirits within divine harmony, where the spirits became in peace.
Mevlâna Jelaleddin Rûmî who have been influencing the whole world for centuries, enlightening the human beings is an outstanding scholar and a philosopher. The journey that began from Belkh and ended in Konya presented Mevlâna Jelaleddin Rûmî who is the greatest sufi philosopher and an artist throughout the human history. Konya became a peaceful, comfortable and a tolerance city due to Mevlâna philosophy. His Mathnawi is now enlightening thousands of hearts. Mevlâna is also well known scholars and thinker enlightening human beings with his works beside Mathnawi, Divân-ı Kebir (the Great Divan), Fîh-i mâ Fîh (what he has in him is in him), Mektûbât (Letters) ve Mecâlis-i Seb’a (Seven Courts) in every corner of the world.
Interior Of The Mevlana Moseleum
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DISCOVER WEST OF TURKEY
Visit Topkapı Palace (where Sultans of Ottoman Empire lived) and its historical surroundings such as Hippodromme and Blue Mosque in the morning and Byzantium Basilica Cistern, Haghia Sophia Museum from Byzantines in the afternoon and return to hotel for overnight stay. (B/ L / D)
Day 02
Arrive in Istanbul, and transfer to hotel &check in. You’ll relax in the hotel for a short period and then take a boat trip in famous Bosphorus (between the two continents). Have a welcome dinner in the evening. (D)
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Turkey Is the focus of the Trojan War
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Check out of the hotel and drive to West of Istanbul; Darda-nel (Gallipoli) Area. Visit Anzac bay, Dardanels, monuments (tracks of 1st World war) and check into the hotel for over-night. (B / L / D)
Check out of the hotel, drive to ancient city of Hierapolis, Holy City which is having one of the biggest necropolis in Asia minor. Check into the hotel in the afternoon and visit Pamuk-kale- Cotton castle and enjoy free time to explore the sights, natural cascades, pools and marvelous travertens. Return to hotel for overnight. (B / L / D)
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Check out of the hotel and drive down to Aegean Coast. You’ll visit ancient city of Troy and Assos ancient ruins and experi-ence of 4,000 years old history. Early evening, you will drive to Kusadasi and check into the hotel for overnight stay. (B / L / D)
After breaksfast, check out of the hotel and drive to Antalya (Mediterranean coast of Turkey), check into the hotel and drive down to Antalya city. Visit Antalya museum and old city and Horbour and then take a short boat trip in the afternoon and see the Duden waterfall cascading down into the water. Drive back to hotel and for overnight. (B / L / D)
Drive to Ephesus (one of biggest cities of ancient times with its 3000 years old history), visit ancient city of Ephesus and Artemis Temple (one of the Seven wonders of the world). You will also visit house of Virgin Mary and St.John church and Ephesus Museum (History from BC.1200 thru AD 200). Drive back to Guvercin Island and enjoy the sunset then re-turn to hotel for overnight stay. (B / L / D)
After breakfast ,check out of the hotel and depart to airport (Antalya to Istanbul) for your return home. (B)
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Depart in the morning and visit Perge. Next proceed to Aspendos, which bears one of the best preserved Roman theaters in Anatolia. Visit Side is one of the best-known classical sites in Turkey. The Temple of Apollo, which is situated near the sea, a fountain and Necropolis. (B / L / D)
Day 02
Arrive in Antalya, and transfer to hotel & check in. You’ll relax in the hotel for a short period and then take a short city tour. Visit Antalya Archaeological Museum where Antalya’s thousand years of history is laid out. Visit to Hadrianus Gate from the time of Roman Emperor Hadrian, Clock Tower, Republican Square, Palm Street, Old Town. Have welcome dinner at one of restaurant with amazing Mediterranean view. (D)
Day 01
Daily Itinerary 5 Day / 4 Night Tour
Turkey is the birthplace and home of St. Nicholas - popularly known as Santa Claus.
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Depart Antalya for Demre to visit the best examples of Lycian tombs at Myra and the Church of St. Nicholas. The Saint to whom is referred to as Santa Claus. After lunch, sail over turquoise waters to the picturesque Kekova Island. Discover the extraordinary underwater ruins of the sunken city of Simena. There are opportunities to swim and snorkel if desired. Return in the evening to Antalya. (B / L / D)
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Visit Duden waterfalls, 14 km northeast of Antalya, you can walk behind the rushing cascade for a thrilling experience. In the afternoon visit the ruins of the city of Termessos are perched on a 1050 meter high plateau, lying on the western slopes of Gulluk Montain northwest of Antalya. (B / L / D)
After breakfast , check out of the hotel and depart to airport for your return home. (B)
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Arrive in Istanbul, and transfer to hotel & check in. You’ll relax in the hotel then have welcome dinner in the evening. (D)
Day 01
Visit The Haghia Sophia, which was built by the Emperor Justinian. It was the largest building in the world for over 1000 years. Continue to the Topkapi Palace, which was used by the Ottoman Sultans from the 15th to 19th centuries. Visit the Blue Mosque, which is a unique piece of architecture with its six minarets and features 20,000 beautiful Iznik tiles. Visit the ancient Hippodrome with Obelisk of Theodosius, Snake Pillar and German Fountain of Wilhelm II. Visit the Basilica Cistern. (B,L,D).
Day 02
Daily Itinerary 8 Day / 7 Night Tour
The world’s largest number of cave churches are in
Cappadocia, many with in-situ frescos.
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nAfter breakfast, visit another great sample of Ottoman Architecture; the Suleymaniye Mosque, built by famous architecture “Mi-mar Sinan” under the reign of Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent. After lunch in a nice restaurant in the spice market area, visit the famous Grand bazaar and Spice market where you can enjoy exploring the biggest covered historical shopping stores in the world. The Grand bazaar and Spice market buildings are coming from the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires. You can find any sample of products from small gifts to handmade carpets, jewelry, etc.... Transfer to hotel, overnight. (B,L,D).
Day 03
Take a flight from Istanbul to Kayseri. Transfer to Cappadocia. Tour to Soganlı Valley, an Open Air Museum in a wild natural set-ting near a typical Cappadocian village. Villages in the valleys, surrounded by the “table top” mountains, are spectacular. The Medrese (Theological School) from Seljuk Turks in Taskinpasa, another place we visit, is the witness of an early and rich Turkish settlement in the town. Visit to Mustafapasa (Sinasos), an old Greek town with its spectacular old Greek houses. Overnight Cap-padocia (B,L,D)
Day 04
In the morning visit rock formations beyond belief in Dervent valley; walking in Pasabag near Zelve ; “Fairy Chimneys” where the voice of wind mixes with the “songs of fairies”. Lunch in Avanos, centre of terra cotta work of art since 2000 BC. and a demon-stration in a traditional pottery workshop. Afternoon, visit the famous Goreme Open Air Museum and see the best examples of Byzantine art in Cappadocia in rock-cut churches with frescoes and paintings (10th to 13th century). Continue to the Uchisar Rock-Castle to have a panoramic view of the valleys of Cappadocia. Overnight Cappadocia (B,L,D)
Day 05
In the morning, visit Kaymaklı Underground City, one of the most interesting underground settlements in Cappadocia. Walking in Ihlara Canyon, a “mirage” in the Steps of Anatolia up to Belisirma village, the ancient Peristrema: “Valley of the Sky” along the Melendiz River. Rock-cut churches, spread across a wild plantation, surprise you with their successfully painted representations from the Bible. Stop by Selime, a village with cave houses at the end of the canyon and a “star wars” like landscape. Overnight in Cappadocia. (B,L,D)
Day 06
Check out of the hotel in the morning and depart to Kayseri Airport and fly to Istanbul Airport for your return home. (B)
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Arrive in Antalya, and transfer to hotel & check in. You’ll relax in the hotel for a short period and then take a short city tour. Visit Antalya Archaeological Museum where Antalya’s several thousand years of history is laid out before you in chronological order. Visit to Hadrianus Gate from the time of Roman Emperor Hadrian, Clock Tower, Republican Square, Palm Street, Old Town with Marina.
Day 01
Depart in the morning and visit Perge. Next proceed to Aspendos, which bears one of the best preserved Roman theaters in Anatolia. Visit Side - one of the best-known classical sites in Turkey. The Temple of Apollo, which is is situated near the sea, a fountain and Necropolis.
Day 02
Daily Itinerary 7 Day / 6 Night Tour
Lovers Valley / Cappadocia
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Derinkuyu Underground Ancient City Turkish Breakfast
Depart Antalya for Demre to visit the best examples of Lycian tombs at Myra and the Church of St. Nicholas - The Saint to whom is referred to as Santa Claus. After lunch, sail over turquoise waters to the picturesque Kekova Island. Discover the extraordinary underwater ruins of the sunken city of Simena. There are opportunities to swim and snorkel if desired. Return in the evening to Antalya.
Day 03
Check out of the hotel in the morning and drive to Konya. You will visit Mevlana Museum to learn about mystical religious dance known as “Whirling Dervishes” who used music and dance to induce themselves into a mystical state. You will also visit ancient caravanserai–Sultanhanı. Continue to Cappadocia and check into the hotel for overnight.
Day 04
Transfer to Cappadocia. Tour to Soganli Valley, an Open Air Museum in a wild natural setting near a typical Cappadocian village. Villages in the valleys, surrounded by the “table top” mountains, are spectacular. Continue with Keslik Monastery that hides its frescoes behind a very thin smoke layer. The Medrese (Theological School) from Seljuk Turks in Taskinpasa is the witness of an early and rich Turkish settlement in the town. Visit to Mustafapasa (Sinasos), an old Greek town with its spectacular old Greek houses. Overnight in Cappadocia.
Day 05
Visit rock formations beyond belief in Devrent valley; walking in Pasabag near Zelve ; “fairy chimneys” where the voice of wind mixes with the “songs of fairies”. Lunch in Avanos, centre of terra cotta work of art since 2000 BC. and a demonstration in a tra-ditional pottery workshop. Afternoon, visit the famous Goreme Open Air Museum and see the best examples of Byzantine art in rock-cut churches with frescoes and paintings (10th to 13th century). Continue to the Uchisar Rock-Castle to have a panoramic view of the valleys of Cappadocia. Overnight Cappadocia
Day 06
Check out of the hotel in the morning and depart to Kayseri Airport and fly to Istanbul or Antalya back for your return home.
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After breakfast, having city tour. Visit the ancient city walls, built by the Romans. The city walls of Diyarbakır -massive black basalt blocks and after the Great Wall of China is the longest continuous defensive wall in the world. Located on the highest navigable point on the great River Euphrates. Diyarbakır has more historic mosques, churches and other historic buildings than any city in Turkey after Istanbul. It has Armenian, Syriac, Kurdish and Arabic quarters each with its own distinctive style as well as many Seljuk buildings. Overnight Diyarbakır. (B,L,D)
Day 02
Arrive in Istanbul and fly to Diyarbakır. One of the oldest cities in the world. Having welcome dinner, overnight Diyarbakır. (L,D)
Day 01
Daily Itinerary 8 Day / 7 Night Tour
Turkey is known as the Cradle of Civilization - in fact, many civilizations have been here since before
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Day 04
After breakfast, drive to Mardin where is located on a high hill overlooking the plains of southern Turkey. We will visit Deir-Al-Zafaran (the Saffron Monastery), centre of the Syrian Orthodox Patriarchy and still an active monastery. After lunch drive to Hasankeyf, situated by the Tigris River; soon to be submerged under the flood waters of a new dam on the Tigris, Hasankeyf has hundreds of caves, hidden waterways, tombs, a larger and smaller Palace, as well as ruins of the Great Mosque. Overnight Mardin. (B,L,D)
Day 03
Drive to proceed to the ongoing archaeological dig at Gobekli Tepe. Although not widely known amongst the general public Gobekli Tepe is probably one of the most important archaeological sites in the world and is rewriting textbooks with each passing season; the remains of the oldest temple structure yet discovered are gradually being revealed. The site is believed to date from about 11,000 BC which means that not only does it predate the Pyramids of Egypt and Stonehenge but also writing. Overnigt Urfa. (B,L,D)
After breakfast drive to Adıyaman, visit the magnificent funerary monument at the peak of Mt Nemrut stands as a testament to an ancient king’s ambition. At 2234 metres in elevation this monument was lost to memory for nearly 2000 years. On two sides of a massive tumulus on the summit of Mt. Nemrut are platforms that face the rising and setting sun upon which rest statues of the king along side the Gods, his heavenly family. We will watch the setting of the sun alongside the King. Overnight in Adıyaman. (B,L,D)
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Depart for Gaziantep and renown Mosaic museum which houses the mosaics taken from the city of Zeugma which is now submerged The Pools of Abraham. One of the many carved megaliths forming the chambers One of the many stone circle chambers at Gobekli Tepe under the flood waters of the Ataturk dam. From the museum, we will leisure time. Visit the citadel district at the centre of the city and then to the old town to enjoy the sights and smells of old Gaziantep, one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. Overnight Gaziantep. (B,L,D)
Fly to Istanbul, leave for home. (B,L)
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AphrodisiasAphrodisias, the City of Aphrodite, Goddess of Love, about two hours east of Ephesus and 2.5 hours west of Pamukkale, is one of the Aegean region’s most interesting archeological sites.
By the 8th century BC, Aphrodisias was famous as the City of Aphrodite, and pilgrims came to pay homage to the Goddess of Love at her temple. The goddess was called Venus by the Romans, and it’s easy to imagine ancient fertility rites such as the belly dance being performed in her temple here. With the victory of Christianity, her temple - Temple of Aphrodite was converted to a church.
Today the ruins, set amid fertile fields of cotton and groves of spindly cypresses, include an elaborate Tetrapylon, or monumental gate, the foundations of the Temple of Aphrodite, the Christian bishop’s palace, a beautiful marble odeon in excellent condition, and a stadium still capable of seating nearly its original capacity of 30,000 spectators.
Population : 77,700,000Capital : Ankara; 5,150,000Area : 779,452 square kilometers (300,948 square miles)
Language : TurkishReligion : MuslimCurrency : Turkish Lira
Where is Turkey located? Is Turkey part of Europe or Asia ?Turkey is located in western Asia and eastern Europe. The Bosphorus is one of the Turkish Straits, which divides Europe from Asia. West of the Bosphorus is Europe, while east of the Bosphorus is Asia. Turkey’s location is considered to be highly strategic politically, as they have control of the straits between the Mediterranean, Aegean, and Black Seas.
What countries border Turkey?Armenia, Bulgaria, Georgia, Greece, Iran, Iraq, Syria.
How about the Ottoman Empire?The Ottoman Empire was a large territory across North Africa, western Asia, and eastern Europe that lasted from July 27, 1299 to October 29, 1923. The capital of the Ottoman Empire was Constantinople (now Istanbul, Turkey). The Empire was the strongest power in the entire region, quickly conquering surrounding areas, and planning to conquer Rome, the capital of the West. The Ottoman Empire’s huge size contributed to its fall, and it was replaced with the Republic of Turkey in 1923, though its territory was only a portion of the Ottoman Empire.
When was Turkey founded ?The modern Republic of Turkey was founded on October 29, 1923, which is now celebrated as Republic Day, Turkey’s national holiday. Mustafa Kemal was the first president of the Republic of Turkey, and took on the name Atatürk, meaning “father of the Turks.” Atatürk is considered a national hero, for his service helping Turkey undergo social, legal, and political reforms.
Is Turkey a member of the United Nations or NATO ?Yes, Turkey joined the UN in 1945 and NATO in 1952.
What are Turkey’s major cities ?Istanbul / Ankara (capital) / Izmir / Antalya / Bursa / Adana.
Where is Anatolia ?Anatolia is the farthest west portion of Asia, and a region of eastern Turkey.
Are turkeys (the birds) named after Turkey the country ?Yes. Though origins of the name are not fully known, many historians believe that when Europeans first saw turkeys in America, they believed the birds were a type of guineafowl, which were imported into Europe via Turkey (from Africa). Thus, they associated the birds with Turkey. They also believed they were in the far East, adding to the belief that the birds were exotic eastern animals.
Where do people believe Noah’s ark landed ?Some people believe Noah’s ark landed at Mount Ararat, on Mount Masis which is the highest peak of the Ararat Mountains. Mount Ararat is located in far eastern Turkey.
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International Aspendos Opera and Ballet Festival in Antalya, being the only opera and ballet festival of our country, has been the most important organization of the Directorate General of State Opera and Ballet since 1994, gained an international recognition in 1998, and is nominated among the world’s most famous festivals.
In 2004, as the result of a research done by The Independent, newspaper published in England, International Aspendos Opera and Ballet Festival ranked the 5th among 10 best opera festivals selected from among the renown opera festivals organized all over the world.
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