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Usak city is situated at a distance of 210 km (130 mi) from Izmir, the region's principal metropolitan center and port city. Benefiting from its location at the crossroads of the Central Anatolian plateau and the coastal Aegean Region, and from a climate and agricultural production incorporating elements of both of these zones, Usak has also traditionally had a strong industrial base.
Usak is noted for its carpet industry, with specialization in heavy-pile carpets. Other industries include sugar refineries, cotton and woolen textiles, and leather products. Sugar beets and cereals are the main crops in the primarily agricultural area in which the city is situated.
Highlights
- Usak Archaeologi Museum, Ataturk and Etnografy Usak Museum and Usak city History Street, Usak Bedesteni, The Cimcim Fountain, Burma Mosque and Carpet Museum and Turkish Cooking Lesson
Itinerary
Welcome to Usak Airport. Meeting with TravelShop Booking staff and transfer from the airport to Usak. Overnight in Usak.
(Breakfast included)
After breakfast, we pick up at 08.30 from your hotel for the a daily tour of Usak city. Today we will visit many interesting and historical places of Usak. At first, we will visit the Usak Archaeologi Museum, Ataturk and Etnografy Usak Museum and Usak city History street to get acquainted with the history of the city. The building, which is the most solid Bedesten of Usak and which is used as Sahaflar Bazaar today, is located in the city center of the city and is known as Usak Bedesteni. Although it is not known what year and by whom Usak Bedesteni was built in Mendepazarı, according to the information in some sources, the architecture is an Italian and the building was built in 1901. It has a long corridor and rooms are lined up in both directions of the corridor. Usak Bedesten has been restored and renovated in 1980 through a major restoration period and now serves as the Sahaflar Bazaar. The Cimcim Fountain, located in the city center of Uşak, is dated to 1896. It is unknown who built the fountain. During its construction, cut stone was used, and it is quite spectacular in terms of architecture. There are flat wiped arches on both sides of the Cimcim Fountain, and the corner fillings of the fountain are decorated with relief moon and star motifs. The delicacy in its folds is one of the most unique examples of stone carving art. We will also visit Burma Mosque and the Carpet Museum, where you can familiarize yourself with the ancient culture of carpet weaver. After the tour, transfer back to your hotel. Dinner and overnight in Usak.
(Breakfast and Lunch included)
After breakfast, we pick up at 08.30 from your hotel for the Turkish Cooking Lesson & Shopping Tour. After a morning orientation, sightseeing tour of Usak and you participate in your first Turkish cooking lesson: During our cooking tour, you will taste various flavors of Turkey from different regions. Preparing lunch which you will enjoy! The cuisine is very rich and guests who come here can try several types of dishes at the same time. After lunch we will visit the vineyards and it is time to learn how to make fruit wine with Turkish wine makers. In the evening you will be tested about your knowledge of making fruit wine. On the way we will visit one of the famous leather production centers of the region, where you will have the opportunity to get a good factory rate. On this guided tour, you will avoid the constant nagging and sometimes bullying that is well known in the markets of Turkey. Enabling you to enjoy the shopping experience whilst gaining the knowledge of the ancient craftsmen. After the tour depart to your hotel. Overnight in Usak.
(Breakfast included)
After breakfast, we check out from the hotel and transfer to Usak airport. We hope your tour was a memorable one and we look forward to seeing you in the future on another TravelShop Booking Tour. Have a safe trip back home and thanks for choosing TravelShop Booking.
Trip includes
Included
Guided Usak City Tour
Guided Cooking Lesson & Shopping Tour
Professional English-speaking tour guides
Guiding Method
Fully guided
3 breakfasts
1 lunch
Arrival airport transfer from Usak airport
Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking coach
Return transfer to Usak Airport
All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary
Hotel room taxes
Excluded
International or Domestic flights
Insurance: All types
City Tax
Turkey entry visa
Items of a personal nature such as alcoholic drinks, cold drinks, laundry
Any others expenses which are not mentioned at the included section
Tipping: Tips for guides and drivers
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