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Amazing tour is starting with sight-seeing of the Ottoman Empire heritages such Topkapi Palace, Imperial Mosque in Sultanahmet followed by Byzantine structure Ancient Hippodrome in Istanbul; continue to Izmit that is a true wonder as a whole with nature and natural sports platforms and before arriving to Tokat city we visit at the mausoleum of the founder of The Republic of Turkey, Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, in capital of Turkey, Ankara. A visit to Tokat City that is geographically located at the intersection of the Black Sea and the Eastern Region all the way to Central Anatolia and has a lot to offer as far as Ecological & Gastronomical aspects of the tour. When you complete this trip, you will have great memories and ideas about most popular cities of Turkey. This an exquisite tour for you with all the bells and whistles. To have fun, travel around and meet with new people, do not miss out our special program.
Highlights
- Istanbul
- Izmit
- Ankara
- Hattusa
- City of Tokat
- Zile Castle
- Farm & Village Visits
- Almus Lake
- SUV Off Road
- Ecological & Gastronomical Activities
Itinerary
(Dinner included)
Meet at the airport, transfer to your hotel. You will be given your room key and the rest of the day is yours to explore Istanbul. Dinner and overnight in Istanbul.
(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)
After breakfast, at 08:30 am, we depart for Istanbul City Tour. Visit to TOPKAPI PALACE The great palace of the Ottoman sultans from the 15th to the 19th centuries housing an exquisite collection of crystal, silver, and Chinese porcelain, robes worn by the sultans and their families, the famous jewels of the Imperial Treasury, miniatures, the Holy Mantle; enshrining relics of the Prophet Mohammed. SULTANAHMET IMPERIAL MOSQUE Across from St.Sophia built in the 16th century by the architect Mehmet, is known as the BLUE MOSQUE because of its magnificent interior decoration of blue Iznik tiles. HIPPODROME Ancient Hippodrome, the scene of chariot races, with the three monuments; the Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine Column and the Column of Constantine. Lunch at restaurant. After the lunch, we will visit the unique Leather Factory. Murti’s Tour will then take you to the GRAND SPICE BAZAAR. The air here is filled with the enticing aromas of cinnamon, caraway, saffron, mint, thyme and every other conceivable herb and spices. Following, we depart for Izmit that is 115 km away from Istanbul to have dinner and stay overnight at hotel In Izmit.
(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)
After breakfast we will check out and depart for SUV Off Road Tour in Yuvacik, Izmit. After checking out from the hotel and within 30 minutes we will reach the SUV area and at the city center with All Terrain Vehicles to go into the heart of the nature of the Izmit plateaus. Lunch at noon and then we depart for Ankara. Dinner and overnight in Ankara.
(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)
After breakfast we will depart for a visit to modern Turkey's founder's (Mustafa Kemal ATATURK) final resting place called Anitkabir, the mausoleum. We depart for Hattusa afterwards. Located in the region of Alacahoyuk. Hattusa, a true historical heaven, in UNESCO World Heritage List as well as World Memory List with the hieroglyphics archives found as of 2001, having housing all 4 civilization periods from bronze ages on. Being a Hittites’ cultural and religious center, these grounds have witnessed 1500 years of humanity’s development along with Anatolian Heritage that is also world famous with its roasted chickpeas, gourmet rice varieties. After visiting this historical marvel, we take our lunch at Corum and continue sightseeing with clock tower, the old mosque and other historical structures in the city then a short coach voyage to Tokat to have dinner and stay overnight in Tokat. You will have a chance to view some of the important cultural & war history remnants. Learn the history of this vibrant and cosmopolitan city like a local, as yours discover more about its culture and traditions of the locals. Dinner and overnight in Tokat.
(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)
Today, we have a City Tour, visiting the historical places of Tokat such as historical lodging and dwelling points, forums and religious educational centers, Tokat Museum, Ethnography Museum, world renowned Turkish Baths as well as Clock Tower in downtown. While sightseeing in the city, you will notice the sincere hospitality and honest warmth of the local people. You will also get a chance to visit local shops with very affo rdable prices for shopping souvenirs. At noon, we will taste the most delicious Tokat Kebaps for lunch that of the reputation has exceeded its borders. Dinner and Overnight in Tokat.
(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)
Today we will take to farm to pick onions, lettuce and such greenery and then to make pancakes with a Turkish touch. We eat what we cooked with villagers and we will depart for cherry orchard and the fields. Picking fruits and eating them from their branch along with the local people that is surely not to be forgotten easily. Overnight in Tokat.
(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)
Today, we will see Lake Almus that is one of the biggest lake of Turkey that we will witness the variety of fishes as walking by and visit a village to enjoy all natural & organic food along with villagers and take a part in Folkloric and traditional dances, depart for Peach and seasonal veggie-fruit Picking at its source. You will feel the nature at the palm of your hands and that empathize the sense of being part of the soil. Eating the peaches fresh off the branch appreciating the greatness and witness the earth truly. Afterwards, we will be having Turkish style pizza (“pide”) for dinner and you are cooking! Today, we will see the honored and hospitable villagers’ working conditions and cooking methods, witnessing their farm life. We will see the domestic animals such as donkey, cow and such all around us. After the tour transfer to hotel. Overnight in Tokat.
(Breakfast included)
After breakfast we depart for Tokat airport. We hope your tour was a memorable one and we would like to see you in the future in one of our tours again. Have a nice trip back home and thanks for choosing TravelShop Booking.
Trip includes
Included
1 night hotel in Istanbul - The Central Palace Taksim Hotel
1 night hotel in Izmit - Wellborn Luxury Hotel
1 night hotel in Ankara - Radisson Blue Ankara Hotel
4 nights hotel in Tokat - Silk Road Museum Hotel – Deveciler Hanı
PS: If This hotel list not available at the time of your booking then we will arrange similar other hotel for your group. If you prefer a Different category hotel, there might be an additional cost.
Professional English-speaking tour guides
Guiding Method
Fully guided
7 breakfasts
6 lunches
7 dinners
Arrival airport transfer from Istanbul Airport
Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking coach
Return airport transfer from Tokat Airport
Guided Istanbul City Tour
Guided SUV Off Road Tour
Guided Half Day Ankara City Tour
Guided Tokat City Tour
Guided Farm Visit and Gastronomical Activities Tour
Guided A Traditional Village Visit & Peach Picking Tour
All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary
Hotel room taxes
Excluded
International flights
Domestic flights
Please Note: Domestic flight price for adult travelers is approximately Euros: 80,00 for one way and for under 2 years old, approximately Euros: 50,00 as an insurance policy.
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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