2008 WESTERN TURKEY CULTURAL TOUR Concerts, Operas, Art Galeries & Gourmet Food

 

Tour Extension / Post Tour


 

I T I N E R A R Y  FOR THE TOUR EXTENSION

DAY 01 October 24 2008 Friday  BURSA
 From Izmir to Bursa it takes apprx 6 hours. The road is wonderful very different from any thing else that we have so far seen in Turkey. We will have lunch along the way .
Bursa was the First capital of the 'ottoman empire and the summer capital of the Byzantine empire. The presence of these two empires  however, did not make Bursa as an imperial city as Istanbul. The monuments of bursa are more down to earth, decorated with breath taking Hat art and tiles. bursa is also known for the spas and therapeutic hot waters. Our  hotel is a spa hotel. For today and tomorrow, MELITOUR  can arrange for massage . The Turkish Bath at the hotel is a wonderful experience.You can have private bath or you can go as a group. You will love the experience


DAY 02 October 25 2008 Saturday  BURSA
 Bursa is known for her Old Makets  excellent mosques, Silk production and towels.  we visit the grand Mosque, ULU CAMII , you will have free time to explore the covered bazaars and silk shops.
Bursa is also famous for a special kebab called Iskender kebab named after Alexander the Great.  We will try this dish for our lunch today. In the afternoon , you can enjoy more of the Turkish bath and the spa. the dinner will be at the hotel.

 



DAY 03 October 26 2008 Sunday    ISTANBUL
 Iznik is ancient Nicea. t is a small town built by the lake which gives its name to the town. We will visit the Iznik Tle Foundation , an organization which is trying to revive the ancient tiles of the Ottomans. After the visit to the Church of Aya Sophia where The Eucemenic council had decided Jesus was God we will visit  Azize Hanim's farm and see her dolls.
We will take a ferry to Istanbul across the sea of Marmara. Tonight we will have a farewell dinner  at the Golden Horn Fish restaurant. Overnight at Hotel Ayasofya.

DAY 04 October 27 2008 Monday    The end of the tour
 After breakfast transfer to the air port.

TOUR EXTENSION PRICE
 05 pax..  US$ We have to give a price for less than 10 people
10 pax ..   US$ 902
15 pax..   US$ 742.-
20 pax .. US$ 666.-

Tour price includes:

 

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