THE OTTOMAN EMPIRE

Arrival and check-in

You arrive at the airport of the amazing city of Istanbul, where from the first minutes you will be able to feel this oriental flavor and the delightful smell of the sea that wafts from the Bosphorus Strait. A representative of the company will meet you at the airport, and you will be
taken to the hotel by a comfortable bus with panoramic views of Istanbul. After check-in, you will have dinner at the hotel and rest after the flight.

Istanbul Sightseeing Day

Breakfast at the hotel. Check out from the hotel with your belongings. Your tour begins with a trip to the Hippodrome Square, where there are three ancient monuments brought to Constantinople from different parts of the world - the Egyptian Obelisk, the Serpentine Column and the Column of Konstantin Bogryany. Visit the Blue Mosque of Sultan Akhmet, a boat trip along the Bosphorus Strait will be organized especially for your group, on which you can see the famous Bosphorus Bridge up close. This is the first suspension bridge connecting two parts of the world, Europe and Asia, which are the oldest buildings in the world that have survived to the present day. Visit to the Beiler Beyi Palace, It was built on the instructions of the Ottoman Sultan Abdulaziz in 1863-1865, designed by Sarkis Balyan. It was made during the Renaissance, and it was done by merging the East-west style. The palace consists of apartments Harem (northern part) and Mabein-i-Humayun (southern part); consists of three entrances, six large halls, 24 rooms, 1 bath and 1 bathroom. The interior of the palace is decorated with objects such as woodcarving, gold embroidery, painting and writing.. Our next stop will be on the CHAMLIJA hill CAMLICA TEPESI AND VISIT the CHAMLIJA MOSQUE (CAMLICA CAMISI): 268m. From the height of Champydzha Hill, you will have the opportunity to see and photograph the entire strait and the European side. The mosque, whose construction
began on March 29, 2013 and was opened on May 3, 2019, is the largest mosque in the history of the republic. The mosque has a capacity of 63 thousand people.
Then you will have a transfer to the hotel and dinner. Check-in at the hotel on the Asian side.

Transfer to BURSA

After breakfast at the hotel, you will hit the road again. We are going to Bursa. On the way, VISIT THE MAUSOLEUM OF THE KYRGYZ IN Nicaea: visit the Mausoleum during the Seljuk conquest of Nicaea (11th century BC). century) was built by Orhan Gazi in 1331 in memory of the dead Kyrgyz who were on the side of the Seljuks. In addition, 1000 Kyrgyz soldiers covered 6000-7000 km on horseback and fought shoulder to shoulder with the Turks. VISIT THE MAUSOLEUM of OSMAN GAZI: This is the eternal refuge of Osman Gazi, the founder of the Ottoman state, the son of Ertugrul Bey (Ertugrul Gazi), the leader of the Oguz Kaya tribe. Osman Ghazi lived between 1258 and 1324. dec. During the siege of Bursa, Osmangazi was buried in a mausoleum built according to his will in the chapel of the Byzantine monastery of Saint Elie, known after the conquest of Bursa as "Gumushlu Kumbet". The mausoleum, which was completely destroyed by fire in 1801 and the earthquake of 1855, was built by Sultan Abdulaziz in 1863. maintaining the previous structure and maintaining its current shape.  VISIT TO THE GREEN MOSQUE AND THE GREEN SHRINE: The Green Mosque, as indicated in its Three-line inscription above the gate, was built by Sultan Mehmed (Celebi) between 1419 and 1420.. Mehmed Celebi is the second founder of the Ottoman Empire. The architect of the building is Haji Ivaz Pasha. Marble brought from the island of Marmara was used in the construction of the mosque; this is the first marble monument built in Bursa. Check in to a hotel in BURSA province. Dinner at the hotel

Day tour of Bursa and Transfer to Pamukkale

After breakfast, you leave the hotel with your belongings and head towards Pamukkale, which is located in Denizli province.  We will visit the Mausoleum of Ertugul Gazi on the way. Whom we know from the TV series, Rebirth: Ertugrul. This series is based on the history of the Muslim Oghuz Turks, the events take place in the XIII century. The story centers around the life of Ertugrul bey, the father of Osman 1, who was the founder of the Ottoman Empire.) Ertugrul Gazi fought the Byzantines as the margrave of the Seljuks. He was given Eskisehir and its surroundings. This ensured order in the region. Iva and Domanich district were transferred to Ertugrul Bey for settlement. For his victories over the Byzantines, he was awarded the title of Gazi
He died in Sogut in 1281, and his mausoleum is located here to this day. There is the MAUSOLEUM of ERTUGUL: In the time of Mustafa, it was renovated anew in 1757 and changed before it was built first. In 1886 . It was renovated again by Abdulhamid II, and
a fountain was added next to it/ There is also the tomb of Erturul Gazi's mother and his Alps (wars)

Pamukkale Sightseeing Day

After breakfast at the hotel. You will see the ancient city of Hierapolis, the ancient theater, and of course, the snow-white terraces and travertines of Pamukkale. If desired, you will be invited to swim in the famous "Cleopatra Pool". The mineral waters of this pool have a rejuvenating and healing effect. This region is also popular for the centuries-old olive trees that have been preserved to this day and the magnificent olive oils that you can buy at one of the shops that you will visit. In the evening, you will have the opportunity to attend the mystical ceremony of the "Rotating Dervishes", return to the hotel.

Visit textile factories and transfer to Antalya

Breakfast at the hotel. Before leaving the city, you will have the opportunity to visit one of the largest textile factories in Turkey and the store of popular Turkish sweets lokuma. Next, the road to sunny Antalya awaits you. On the way you will visit the cave "kel oglan", which is located in
Translated, it means the cave of the bald guy. Keloglan Cave, one of the most magnificent caves in Turkey, reflects the relief forms of the geography of Denizli. There are many stalactites and stalagmites in it. The cave has a large entrance. The internal temperature of the cave, which has many chambers, is 32 degrees throughout the year, and the absolute humidity remains constant at 65%. Upon arrival on the same day, you will be able to visit the Antalya Aquarium, one of the largest aquariums in the world with the longest panoramic tunnel. Check-in at the hotel and
dinner at the hotel in Antalya

Antalya Sightseeing Day / City Tour

After breakfast, you will go on a tour of Antalya, see the symbol of the city, the Yivli Minaret and the clock tower, Jumhuriyet Square, you will have the opportunity to walk along the ancient alleys in Kaleici, see Hadrian's Gate and take pictures against the background of amazing places near the historical port. After that, you will go to see one of the most visited natural attractions in the city, the waterfall "Karpus Kaldyran". You will also visit shops where you will have the opportunity to shop from jewelers and leather manufacturers. You will spend this night in an all-inclusive Antalya hotel.

Return Flight

Transfer to the airport. You fly home with great impressions.