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We depart at 08:30 for the Istanbul city tour. 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 break and then we head to the SPICE BAZAAR (Egyptian Bazaar) the air here is filled with the enticing aromas of cinnamon, caraway, saffron, mint, thyme and every other conceivable herb and spice. The rest of the evening is yours to enjoy Istanbul in Istanbul. Overnight in Istanbul

Please Note: Hagia Sofia is closed on Mondey, Topkapi Palace closed on Tuesdays, Grand Bazaar closed on Sundays. If your tour is on one of these days we would offer you to visit Underground Cistern instead of Hagia Sophia and Topkapi palace museum, instead of Grand Bazaar you will visit Spice Bazaar.

Grand Spice Bazaar is a unique atmosphere with reasonable prices for your shopping on many Exotic Spices and Herbs, Turkish Baklava, Turkish Delights, Turkish Coffee, nuts and fruits, small souvenirs such as Ceramic Handicrafts, Evil Eyes totems, all naturel olive oil, soaps and many other goods in Souvenir Shops and stores.

If you would like to visit with entrance below sites;
Topkapi Palace Museum Entrance Fee. You pay the door price.
Hagia Sophia Museum Entrance Fee. You pay the door price.
The Basilica Cistern Museum Entrance You pay the door price.

Please Note: Please do not forget to carry Scarf with you because of visiting to Blue Mosque & Haghia Sophia Mosque. 

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Pick up at 08:30am from the hotel and depart for the Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise and Shopping Tour. BOSPHORUS BY BOAT a traditional excursion by boat along the waterway separating Europe and Asia. The shore is lined with old wooden villas, palaces of marble, fortresses, and small fishing villages. During the excursion you will see the magnificent sights of the following attractions from your boat. See Dolmabahce Palace, and further along, the parks and imperial pavilions of Yildiz Palace. On the coastal edge of this park, is Ciragan Palace, 300 meters of its marble facade faces the shore. At Ortakoy a great variety of artists gather every Sunday to display their work along the street. Ortakoy is a symbol of tolerance with a church, a mosque and a synagogue existing side by side for centuries.

RUMELI FORTRESS Built by Mehmet the Conqueror in 1452 prior to the conquest of Istanbul was completed in only four months to control and protect the infamous Bosphorus passage. It is one of the most beautiful works of military architecture anywhere in the world. BEYLERBEYI PALAS (PALACE) The summer residence of Ottoman sultans exists in its original renovated glory featuring original antique furniture and magnificent gardens with the Harem on the Asian side of Istanbul.

BOSPHORUS BRIDGE enjoy a unique chance to step from one continent (Asia) to another (Europe)

CAMLICA HILL the highest point in Istanbul. At the top of it you can rest and admire the magnificent panorama of Istanbul and the Bosphorus from the beautiful gardens, landscaped in traditional Turkish Ottoman style. SHOPPING TOUR (after cruise) Experience the traditional silk weaving skills of Turkish women at the carpet weaving courses provided by The Ministry of National Education. You will get the opportunity to see jewellery, handcrafts centre and a modern leatherwear show. Enjoy the experience of shopping whilst gaining the knowledge of the ancient craftsmen, with Murti's Tour's local escort full of knowledge about how to haggle the streets of Istanbul. The rest of the evening is yours to explore Istanbul. Overnight in Istanbul.

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Pick up from your hotel at 7:00 and we will start our drive to the Black Sea. We cross the Bosphorus Bridgeand will pass from Europe to Asia. Safranbolu is a town in the Black Sea region of northern Turkey, once a stop on the trade route between Europe and the Orient. Its Ottoman architecture includes the old Çarşı district, with hundreds of preserved, red-roofed Ottoman houses on cobblestone streets. Cinci Han is a 17th-century caravansary with rooftop views over town and Cinci Hamam is a restored 17th-century bathhouse, still in operation. Time permitting visit the Yemeniciler Arastası (bazaar) and Kaymakamlar Historical House and Izzet Pasha Mosque built 1796. Overnight in Safranbolu.

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Today we drive to the Black Sea Coast and visit the charming town of Amasra (ancient name is Amastris) with the Citadel, Kemere Roman Bridge and harbors. Time to take some picturesque photos. We can check out hand-made items of the local wood and go to the Cekiciler Bazaar. Depending upon time we can drive along the coast to see the beautiful Cakraz Beach – Kurucasile Village or we can discover villages around Safranbolu. Overnight in Safranbolu. 

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We pass through coastal towns and make a stop in Samsun to see the Amazon Statue and then to Cape Jason with its old Yason Church and lighthouse. Continue to Ordu on the old road which hugs the coast and is very picturesque. We arrive in Ordu. We take a Cable car to Boztepe Hill for a breathtaking view of the city. Overnight in Ordu.

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First we make a visit to the Giresun Castle. Then we will head up to the “Yayla” the high plateau to Kumbet Village. Time for photos, fun and getting to know the local people. We will drive back to the coast and passing through Tirebolu which also has a historic castle and continue to Gorele, where our driver Dursun was born. Overnight in Gorele. 

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Today we see kuskoy (bird village) where the villagers can communicate by whistles across the expanses. we will try to learn more about this unusual language known by few. Depending upon time possibly other villages in the area or visiting with Dursun’s family and/or see the Gorele Market. Overnight in Gorele.

(Breakfast and Lunch included)
Today we see kuskoy (bird village) where the villagers can communicate by whistles across the expanses. we will try to learn more about this unusual language known by few. Depending upon time possibly other villages in the area or visiting with Dursun’s family and/or see the Gorele Market. Overnight in Gorele.

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We will visit the Hagia Sophia (now a mosque) and a bit of Trabzon before we drive to the Sumela Monastery which seems to be clinging to the Cliff (if open). Dedicated to the Virgin Mary, the Greek Orthodox monastery, built in 386 AD, is at an altitude of 1,200 meters (3,937 feet) over the Altındere National Park. There will also be opportunities to take photos from below the monastery. We stop in the small coastal town of Sürmene. In ancient times it was also known as Hyssus or Hyssos and Issiporto. We will continue along the coast to Rize. The area around Rize is famous for tea-growing. Overnight in Rize.

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Today we will visit a place selling the local tea before we go inland again to the Firtina Valley and visit Zilkale, which is a medieval castle overlooking the Firtina River in the Kackar Mountains. We will also see Palovit Waterfalls, Çamlıhemşin and Cinciva Villages and the old bridges. There are lovely wooden houses and scenic views all along this route. It is possible to zipline by the Firtina River! Overnight in in Hopa. 

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Today we will drive to the Borcka Black Lake which has a walking path where you can enjoy walking around the lake among an absolute jungle of lush green plants and trees. We continue on our journey with picturesque views and the border of Armenia. We make a visit to Kars with the citadel (time permitting), old bridges and the church of the Twelve Apostles (now a mosque). Overnight in Kars.  

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We drive to Kars and visit the ancient city of Ani with its ruined churches. View of the valley and Arpa River, which forms the border with Armenia. Time permitting we will visit the Kars Citadel and local market. We continue our journey passing small squat villages and get our first view of Mt Ararat before arrival and overnight in Dogubeyazit with its dramatic backdrop of stone mountains. Overnight in Dogubeyazit .

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We will drive to Üzengili Village and spend some time there. You can see the rock formation that looks like Noah’s Ark and if he is home will visit Hasan Bey who was the former curator of the Noah’s Ark center. We will also see the Ishak Pasa Palace, which was built between the 17th and 18th centuries by a local lord. It is a mixture of Ottoman, Persian and Armenian architectural styles. We also get a view of the Dogubeyazit Castle. We will visit the local carpet center in Kars where you can see excellent examples of the local weaving before returning to our hotel. Overnight in Dogubeyazit.

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After breakfast, we depart for Agri Airport for our domestic flight to Istanbul and then back to home. 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.