Best of Turkey Rose Fest

After our breakfast at hotel we check out hotel and then first we will visit Blue Mosque which was built by Sultan Ahmet the first on 1616 and very famous with its stunning blue tiles on its Wall  and then we continue our trip to Hippodrome Square which was the center of chariot races in Roman Era and also used as a public gathering center in Ottoman Era. After we enjoy history with beautiful remainings such as Egyptian Colomn, Serpentine Colomn , Constantine Colomn etc., we will continue our trip by visiting Hagia Sophia or St. Sophia which was built as an Orthodox Church by Emperor Justinian in 537 AD. However the giant worship center was converted in a Mosque by Sultan Mehmet the Second in 1453. It is now a museum where you can enjoy the harmony of two culture in the same building. After our time finishes at Hagia Sophia, we continue our trip visiting Topkapı Palace which was built by Sultan Mehmet the Second in 1475. Topkapı Palace is the biggest palace in Turkey and also one of the biggest in the World by its 80 acres area. Topkapı Palace is the most visited palace in Turkey while it offers to its visitors many beautiful small mansions with nice view of Bosphorus Strait or Golden Horn, many valuable jewelleries which was used by the Sultans, Holy Relics such as David’s sword, Moses’ Staff and so on. After our programme ends in Istanbul Old City, we proceed to hotel and check in hotel.

Overnight in Istanbul

After we have our breakfast at hotel, we proceed to port to take a boat and we enjoy our cruise trip on Bosphorus Strait with hunderds of mansions and tens of palaces by the Bosphorus. Afterwards we continue our trip to Bursa which was the first capital of Ottoman Empire. Upon arrival in Bursa, first we are going to visit Ulucami Mosque which was built in 1399 by Sultan Yıldırım Bayezit. Ulucami Mosque is the biggest mosque in Bursa with its beautiful 20 domes and caligraphies inside. Afterwards we are going to visit Yeşil Camii/ Green Mosque that was built by Sultan Mehmet the First in 1419. Green Mosque is famous mosque with its unique green tiles from 15th century. After we enjoy our time there, we are going to have free time at Silk Bazaar for silk shopping that is very famous in Bursa and Turkey. After we end our programme in Bursa, we proceed to hotel and check in.

Overnight in Bursa.

After we have our breakfast at hotel we check out and proceed to Turkish Delight Shop to enjoy shopping time at for delicious Turkish Delights and other snacks that is unique to Turkey and then we continue to Kuşadası. Upon arrival in Kuşadası, we visit one of the seven wonders of ancient world “Artemis Temple”. After we end our programme, we proceed to hotel and check in hotel.

Overnight in Kuşadası.

On this morning after we have our breakfast at hotel, we start our trip first visiting Leather Factory Outlet which is famous nationwide and the whole Europe. After our shopping time, we proceed to Ephesus which was the Roman Empire Capital for Asian states. In the famous Ephesus, we can still see the ruins of Celsus Library, Trojan Fountain, Great Theater where St Paul speeched twice and also was captured and was sent to Grotto for a couple of months. Also we will have chance to visit Mary’s Church where is the place for 4th Ephesian Council which resulted in divison of Catholics and Orthodoxes. Afterwards we proceed to Cotton Castle Travertines / Hierapolis to enjoy the beautiful White Travertines. After our programme ends, we proceed to hotel and have our dinner there.

Overnight in Pamukkale.

After we have our breakfast at hotel, we check out hotel and proceed to Isparta to enjoy beautiful roses that is unique to May. We arriave in a village full of rose fields and early in the morning we join the villagers to pick roses fresh from its plantation. And then we have the chance to see how those rose leaves are processed to become cosmetic ois or fregrance. After we experience local life there, we proceed to Konya and upon arrival in Konya we check in hotel.

Overnight in Konya.

After we have our breakfast at hotel, we check out and then proceed to Mevlana’s Museum who is famous Sufi Poet and head of Sufi group in central Turkey by 13th century.  We continue our trip with sightseeing by bus in Konya and then visit Sultanhan Caravansarai which was used as an accomodation place for traders on Central Anatolia. Later on we proceed to Cappadocia and upon arrival in Cappadocia we are  going to visit Underground City which became an emergency home for the early Christians. Afterwards we make a visit to Pottery Workshop Center to experience how those famous Cappadocian Pottery is done. After we end programme for the day, we check in hotel. 

Overnight in Cappadocia.

This morning we have the chance to try Hot Air Ballon tour which is Optional.
After we have our breakfast at hotel, we proceed to Göreme Open Air Museum which was a monastry that was built on 4th century by St. Basil who is bishop of Caesarea (modern Kayseri city). The complex is full of Chapels that was carved into rocks and ornated with Icons or Wall paintings. Afterwards we are going to have some photo stops like Piegon’s Valley, Uchisar Castle, Imagination Valley. Also on this day we have some visits to Handcraft Centers like Carpet and Turquoise stone. After that we proceed to Ankara. Upon arrival in Ankara, we are going to visit Mausoleum of Ataturk who is the founder of modern Turkish Republic. Later on we proceed to Bolu. When we arrive in Bolu, we check in hotel.

Overnight in Bolu.

On this day after breakfast, we check out hotel and then proceed to Istanbul. Upon arrival, we have our free time for Souvenir shopping for local products at Grand Bazaar which is the oldest and the biggest shopping center in Turkey. After we have our dinner, we proceed to airport for flight going back to your home. 

Till we meet on another trip…