EXCURSIONS
Tour # 1 – Ottoman Tour (Full Day)
Departures from: Congress Venue
Departure: 09:00
Arrival: 17:00
Lunch: Included
Program : Blue Mosque, Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts, Topkapi Palace, Grand Covered Bazaar, Suleymaniye Mosque.
Blue Mosque ; Famous for its blue tiles and six minarettes, one of the largest mosques in Istanbul dating from the 17th century, and done of the main adronments in the skyline of the historical city.
Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts ; The Ibrahim Pasa Palace is which was the only place owned by a dignity outside the dynasty in the Ottoman period.
Topkapi Palace ; The Former imperial residence known as “The House of Felicty” from where the Ottoman Empire was ruled. Today an attractive museum that houses one of the largest collections of medial orientals arts, including Chinese and japanese porcelain and the Ottoman treasury.
Grand Covered Bazaar ; In addition to its historical importance “Kapali Carsi” is a bazaar that will tempt even the non-shoppers with is rich collections of precious handmade carpets, jewellery, leather and souvenirs.
Suleymaniye Mosque ; The mosque of Sultan Suleyman “The Magnificent” built in the 16th century by Sinan, the grand master architect.
Tour # 2 – Byzantine Relics (Full Day)
Departures from: Congress Venue
Departure: 09:00
Arrival: 17:00
Lunch: Included
Program : Hippodrome, Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern, Spice Bazaar
Hippodrome ; The former centre of sports and political activities of historical Constantinople where the famous Serpentine Column from Delphi is conserved.
Hagia Sophia ; The imperial basilica, truly one of the greatest buildings of the world.
Basilica Cistern ; Built in the 6th century, the largest and most impressive of the Byzantine Cistern
Spice Bazaar ; Aromas of various spices.
Tour # 3 – Istanbul by Night (Night Tour)
Departures from: Congress Venue/Hotel
Departure: 20:00
Arrival: 24:00+
Dinner: Included
Program: Dinner in night club (Ýstanbul style), watching spectacular floorshow of famous belly dancers, typical Anatolian folklore groups featuring popular musical instruments and Turkish singer.
Tour # 4 – Princess Island Tour (Full Day)
Departures from: Congress Venue
Departure: 09:00
Arrival: 17:00
Lunch: Included
Program: Cruise in Marmara Sea to Princes' Islands, stop at Büyükada, the populer summer resort with sandy beaches and pinewood scenery, once the pleasure island of Byzantine Princess. Tour of the island with horse- drawn carriages before lunch at a fish restaurant. Evening return to Ýstanbul and transfer to hotels.
Tour # 5 – Agean Tour (5 days, 4 nights)
Departures from: Congress Venue/Hotel
Program: Pergamon, Ephesus & Virgin Mary-Troy
1st Day: Istanbul-Iznik-Bursa (Overnight in Bursa)
Visit St. Sophia, the church of Divine Wisdom and Archeological Museum in Iznik. Lunch on the way to Bursa, visit to the old Village and overnight in Bursa.
2nd Day: Bursa-Izmir. (Overnight in Izmir)
Visit Green Mosque, Green Tomb, Great Mosque in Bursa. Lunch on the way to Izmir and overnight in Izmir.
3rd Day: Selçuk-Ephesus (Overnight in Izmir)
Ephesus is the finest-preserved classical city in the Mediterranean, and among the best places in the world to get the feel for what life was like in Roman times, and visit the Archeological Museum. Visit St. John Church, The House of Virgin Mary. Since the Renaissance, it is belived that the Virgin Mary came to Ephesus with St. John towards the end of her life (AD 37/45). Overnight and dinner in Izmir.
4th Day: Pergamon (Overnight in Pergamon)
Visit Pergamon Asclepion, and Acropol Theatre, to take was built into the hillside. Overnight and dinner in Pergamon.
5th Day: Troy-Canakkale and Drive to Istanbul.
Depart for Troy. Visit Troy and Trojan Museum. Lunch on the way to Istanbul and departure to Istanbul.
Tour # 6 – Bursa/Gallipoli/Troyes Tour (5 days, 4 nights)
Departures from: Congress Venue/Hotel
Program: Bursa, Troy, Dardanelles, Gallipoli
1st Day: Departure by ferry-boat via Yalova , enjoying the lovely countryside view. Drive to Bursa, former (and first) Ottoman Capital and lunch of famous "Kebap of Alexander The Great ". Visit to Ulucami ( Grand Mosque ), the Green Mosque and the Green Mausoleum , the old Silk Market in the Covered Bazaar. Dinner and overnight in Bursa.
2nd Day: Early departure from Bursa after breakfast, to ancient city of Troy, famous with the legendary Trojan Horse from the times of Beautiful Helen , the Queen of Sparta , and Paris , the Trojan Prince. Dinner and overnight in Dardanelles.
3rd Day: Ferry across Dardanelles . Visit to Gallipoli , famous battle-field, Anzac Cove , War Cemeteries (Beach Cemetery, Quinn's Post, The Nek) and the Anzac Memorials (Lone Pine - Australian Memorial, Conk Bair - New Zealand Memorial, Hellespont - English Memorial) of the naval battle (18 March 1915) during World War I. Dinner on the way and late evening return to Istanbul.
