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Sivas is a big city located in the east of Central Anatolia, where the historical Silk Road routes in Anatolia intersect and the famous King's Road passes. Sivas offers interesting holiday opportunities to tourists with its historical richness, natural beauty and hot springs. Sivas is a very old city. Its name was Sebastiapolis during the Byzantine period and was an important city in the theme of Cappadocia. In this tour package, you will not only have the chance to taste local dishes, but you will also learn how to cook them. You can also taste one of the most popular Turkish cultures; This is the Turkish Bath. After this experience, you feel quite comfortable.
Highlights
- Sivas Arkeoloji Museum, Ataturk Kongre and Ethnographic Museum, Blue Mosque, Sifaiye Medrese, Cifte Minare Medrese, Behrampasa Han, Seljuk turbesi, Cooking Lesson and Turkish Bath
Itinerary
Welcome to Sivas Airport. Meet with TravelShop Booking staff and transfer from the airport & check in to your hotel. Overnight in Sivas.
After breakfast, we pick up at 08.30 from your hotel for the daily tour of Sivas city. Today we will visit many interesting and historical places of Sivas city. At first, we will visit the archaeological museum to get acquainted with the history of the city. We will also visit Kongre and Ataturk Ethnographic Museum. In the center of the city we can several significant buildings and mosques of the city. Sivas has many beautiful sights including three historic theological schools: the Mavi Medrese from 1271 (which stands out with its turquoise tiles), the Şifaiye Medrese from 1218, and the Çifte Minare Medrese from 1271. These structures stand out with their grand gates covered in intricate stone carvings, which is one of the signature aesthetic cues of the Seljuk style. Another important point of historic interest is the city’s oldest mosque, the Ulu Camii, which was completed in 1196 and is a beautiful example of striking simplicity in terms of design. The Behrampaşa Han (caravanserai) is also an important structure that represents Sivas’ Ottoman influence and was completed in 1573 with beautiful lion motifs around its windows. There are also a number of Seljuk turbesi (cylindrical tombs) scattered about the town. During lunch, we have time to try the local cuisine with drinks. Sivas's local kitchen is very rich in variety and the color of the dishes that we can mainly list those; Kebaps, biryan kebap, metaballs, deserts, salads and species special for the city, etc. After the tour, transfer back to your hotel. Overnight in Sivas.
(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 Sivas and you participate in your first Turkish cooking lesson: During our Sivas cooking tour, you will taste various flavors of Turkey from different regions. Preparing lunch which you will enjoy! After lunch, we will visit the vineyards and it is time to learn how to make fruit wine with Turkish winemakers. 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 in 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 departs to your hotel. Overnight in Sivas.
(Breakfast included)
After breakfast, you have free time for relaxation and for shopping. During the day, you can be picked up and transferred to the Turkish Bath (Hamam) whenever you want. Experience a traditional Turkish bath at a hamam in Sivas — a must-do activity when visiting Turkey. After the tour departs to your hotel. Overnight in Sivas.
(Breakfast included)
After breakfast, we check out from the hotel and transfer to Sivas 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 Sivas City Tour
Guided Cooking Lesson & Shopping Tour
Guided Turkish Bath Tour
Professional English-speaking tour guides
Guiding Method
Fully guided
4 breakfasts
1 lunch
Arrival airport transfer from Sivas Airport
Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking coach
Return transfer to Sivas Airport
All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary
Hotel room taxes
Excluded
International and domestic flights
Insurance: All types
City Tax
Turkey entry visa
Items of a personal nature such as alcoholic drinks, cold drinks, laundry
Any other expenses which are not mentioned in the included section
Tipping: Tips for guides and drivers
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