On the four seas

Multi-day tours

On the four seas

Day 1 - Arrival in Istanbul.

City tour

(Europe Asia).

The attraction of this eternal city is the color of historical monuments, combined with the high pace of modern life. In this city, everything is in the plural, a mixture of everyone and everything, people, colors, shapes, smells, sounds. In a word, Istanbul can be compared to an open-air museum.


Accommodation at the hotel, dinner, free time.

Overnight in Istanbul (1).

Day 2 - Heart of Istanbul

Breakfast, departure for the excursion.


Visits:

Topkapi Sultan's Palace. Located on a hill between the Sea of ​​Marmara and the Bosphorus, which for 400 years was the political center and palace of the Ottoman sultans.


"St. Sofia". Sophia Cathedral, built during the time of Emperor Justinian. The building is an example of an architectural masterpiece, the ceilings of which are decorated with mosaics and panels depicting Jesus Christ and the Blessed Virgin Mary.


"Blue Mosque". Sultanahmet Mosque, the symbol of Istanbul, with six towers, lined with blue tiles.


Visit to the Hippodrome. Known since the time of the Byzantine Empire, chariot competitions held here. Nearby, two columns with ancient inscriptions were erected.


Return to the hotel, dinner, free time.

Overnight in Istanbul (2).

Day 3 - Istanbul - Canakkale

Breakfast, check out from the hotel. Departure to Canakkale.


Visits in Istanbul:

Dolmabahce Palace.

Sultan's palace of the 19th century, the Renaissance of the Ottoman Empire, is located on the Bosphorus. The palace was built in the styles of Baroque, Rococo and Oriental combination. In the palace there are chandeliers made of Bohemian crystal, the largest weighing 4.5 tons. A whole art gallery and paintings by Aivazovsky. Silver watch, weighing 60 kg, a gift from Nicholas II, Hereke carpets, which were woven on the territory of the palace during its construction, the largest, measuring 126 sq.m. The palace was built by the architect Serkis Balyan in 6 years. Ataturk died in this palace.


Arrival at Canakkale is a strategically important point, providing control over the Dardanelles Strait, which connects the Aegean and the Sea of ​​Marmara.


Visits:

Monument to Gelibol (Galippoli)

Monument to Gelibolu (Galipoli) "The place where a whole generation sank..." The battle of Çanakkale... The place that became the arena where the allies went on the offensive in 1915, using a gigantic fleet and army, like which until that time did not know the history of wars. At the same time, world history also did not know the style of bloody, but brilliant defense, as a result of which this offensive was suspended.


Bridge 1915 across the Dardanelles

Canakkale Bridge 1915, also known as the Dardanelles Bridge. Automobile suspension bridge in Canakkale province in northwestern Turkey. Located south of the cities of Lapseki and Gelibolu, the bridge crosses the Dardanelles about 10 km south of the Sea of ​​Marble.


Downtown Trojan Horse

The horse built for the movie Troy was made of steel piles and fiberglass. It had a height of 11.4 meters and weighed 11 tons. For transportation, the horse was disassembled into parts and then reassembled. This horse has traveled a lot around the world and found its home in Turkey, becoming a popular attraction for tourists.

Arrival and accommodation at the hotel, dinner, free time.

Overnight in Canakkale.

Day 4 - Canakkale - Izmir

Breakfast. Departure from the hotel. Departure to Izmir.

 

Visits:

«Troy»

This mythical city is located in the north of the Aegean coast of Turkey - on the banks of the Dardanelles. It was here that the events of the Trojan War, described in Homer's poem "The Iliad", took place. There is also a Trojan horse here, which was built for the shooting of the Hollywood film "TROYA" with Brad Pitt, it was presented to the city after filming was completed.

 

Acropolis of Pergamon.

Here was also the famous Altar of Zeus, built in the II BC. and the ancient Asclepius Hospital. Under the Attalids, the second largest (after Alexandria) library of the ancient world was collected in Pergamum, which at one time numbered 200,000 books.

According to the legend transmitted by Pliny Varra, the invention of parchment took place in Pergamon as a result of the Egyptian Ptolemies' ban on the export of papyrus.

 

Arrival in Izmir and accommodation at the hotel, dinner, free time.

Overnight in Izmir.

Day 5 - Izmir - Kusadasi

Breakfast. Departure from the hotel. Departure to Kusadasi.

 

On the way to visit:

Ephesus city

House of the Virgin Mary

Church of St. John

 

The city of Ephesus is a magnificent marble city, to which the Temple of Artemis belongs, one of the seven wonders of the world of the ancient world.

 

Ephesus was the last residence of the Virgin Mary and the Apostle John.

 

Sculptures, ancient temples, and huge amphitheaters that amaze the imagination testify to the former greatness.

 

Arrival in Kusadasi and accommodation at the hotel, dinner, free time.

Overnight at the hotel in Kusadasi.

Day 6 - Kusadasi - Pamukkale

Breakfast. Departure from the hotel. Departure to Pamukkale.

 

Upon arrival we will visit:

Textile center

The ancient city of Hierapolis

Hierapolis was an important center during the Roman and Byzantine Empires. Became the Center of Christianity since the 4th century AD, due to the murder of one of the disciples of Jesus Christ - St. Philip, in the 80s AD. You will see the fortress walls of the city, the central streets, a well-preserved theater from the time of the Roman Empire, the gates of Emperor Domitian and the Roman baths, which now houses the archaeological museum. There is also a martyrium and the church of St. Philip (one of the 12 Apostles).

 

Pamukkale terraces and thermal springs

This is a miracle of nature, which was formed thanks to the thermal springs, rich in calcium and leaving, during evaporation, a precipitate in the form of white cascades.

This is a visual feast created by nature itself. The terraces of Pamukkale have served as healing hot springs for thousands of years. The thermal springs in Pamukkale attract a lot of people from all over the world who come to take advantage of the magical effect of the minerals found in the warm waters of Pamukkale.

Ancient Hierapolis and the terraces of Pamukkale are included in the UNESCO World Heritage List both as a historical site and as a unique natural formation.

 

Swimming in the ancient thermal pool (extra charge).

Part of the film "Odyssey" by Kanchalovsky was filmed here.

 

Wine degustation

 

Arrival and accommodation at the hotel, dinner, free time.

Overnight in Pamukkale.

Day 7 - Pamukkale - Antalya

Breakfast. Departure from the hotel. Departure to Antalya.

 

Visits:

Carpet atelier

 

The ancient city of Aphrodisias

Aphrodisias - City of Aphrodite - without a doubt the most picturesque of the ancient Carian cities. The earliest settlement in this place dates back to 5800 BC. The main attractions of Aphrodisias:

The Tetrapylon is a monumental triple gate to the city, a stadium, one of the largest and best preserved ancient stadiums in the world, a temple of Aphrodite and a theater with a capacity of 10,000 spectators.

 

Arrival in Antalya.

 

Accommodation at the hotel, dinner, free time.

Overnight in Antalya (1).

Day 8 - Antalya

Rest at the hotel.

 

For an additional fee you can go on an excursion

"PERGE ASPENDOS SIDE"

 

Perge is a well-preserved ancient city, where, according to legend, the Apostle Paul founded one of the first Christian communities in Anatolia. The amphitheater, the Roman baths and the stadium give us an idea of ​​its size and ancient culture in the region. Exhibits found during excavations can be seen in the Archaeological Museum in Antalya.

 

Aspendos - the main attraction of which is the well-preserved ancient theater, accommodating 20,000 spectators, dating back to the 2nd century AD. Functioning today with excellent acoustics.

 

Side is an ancient Turkish city located on a picturesque green peninsula. All these monuments give us an idea of ​​the greatness of the ancient culture in the Pamphylia region.

Lunch (included)

 

Waterfall "Manavgat"

Manavgat Waterfall is one of the most beautiful and unusual waterfalls in Turkey. Manavgat is not a natural waterfall, but the threshold of the river of the same name, which appeared when a reservoir was built here. Its feature is only 2 meters high and as much as 40 meters wide. The Manavgat waterfall is located in the city of the same name.

 

Boat trip on the Manavgat River (1.5 hours). The Manavgat River, formerly known as Melas, originates in the Taurus Mountains and flows from Antalya to the Mediterranean Sea. The Manavgat River is about 93 kilometers long. And even in the midst of the heat, the water remains cold and refreshing.

 

Side is an ancient Turkish city located on a picturesque green peninsula. On the shore of Side are the remains of the ancient Temple of Apollo. In the city of Side there is an ancient theater of the 2nd century AD. It can accommodate up to 15 thousand spectators. Nearby is the Side Antiquities Museum. It was built in the well-preserved cellars of the Roman baths built in the 5th century. Not far from the museum is another architectural and historical monument of the ancient period - the ruins of the Agora market. It was here that all the trade of the region took place in those days.

All these monuments give us an idea of ​​the magnitude of the ancient culture in the Pamphylia region.

 

Return to the hotel, dinner, free time.

Overnight in Side.

 

Return to the hotel, dinner, free time.

Overnight in Antalya (2).

Day 9 - Antalya

Rest at the hotel.

 

For an additional fee you can go on an excursion

"DEMRE WORLD KEKOVA"

 

The ancient city of Myra, founded in the 5th century BC. As a reminder of the brilliant past of Myra, rock tombs, the era of the Lycian Union and the Greco-Roman theater have been preserved. Until his death, in 325, St. Nicholas of Myra, known to many as the Miracle Worker and Pleasant, preached Christianity in this city. He is buried here, on the grounds of the church where he served as archbishop.

 

Return to the hotel, dinner, free time.

Overnight in Antalya (3).

Day 10 - Antalya-Airport

This is our last morning in Antalya.

After breakfast, we will start packing, getting ready for departure, and making wishes...

After all, good dreams made in magical places have the ability to come true.

And Antalya is without a doubt one of those places!

By the appointed time, a comfortable transfer will pick up

You will be picked up from your hotel and taken to the airport of departure.

 

As it is customary to say in Turkey "Göryushmek Yuzere"! Or See you soon!

Important information

What is included in the price?

 

  • Accommodation (3* and 4* in Turkey and 5* in Antalya)

  • Breakfast - Dinner (HB in Turkey and All inclusive in Antalya)

  • Entrance fees (to all museums along the route)

  • Services of a Professional Guide with a license from the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Turkey

  • Transport

***Price per person in a double room. For single occupancy, there will be a difference of EUR 150 per stay.

The price does not include:

 

  • Flights from your city to Istanbul and back from Antalya

  • Meals outside the program

  • All drinks

  • Medical insurance - highly recommended

  • Additional Excursions

  • Personal expenses

*** Tips for guides and drivers (5 people and less 10 €/person/day; 6-9 people 8 €/person/day; 10 people and more 5 €/person/day)

Additional services

Tours on request:

 

  • Hot air balloon flight - 190-250 euros (per person)

  • Bathing in Pamukkale in the ancient thermal pool - 10 euros (per person)

  • Dervish dance - Sema - 25 euros (per person)

 

*** When the price changes, the announcement during the trip takes precedence.