PACKAGE T2 - THERMAL - WELLNESS & SPA ROUNDTRIP
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Arrival to Istanbul. After a short Istanbul sightseeing tour, we will drive to Bursa . The ancient Prusia resting at the foot of mount Olympus of Mysia (2543), lying on the northwest slopes of mount Uludag, Bursa is the one of the most important ski centres of Turkey. Being a centre of the silk trade and towel manufacturing, closeness of the southern Riviera of the sea of Marmara and presence of curative hot springs make Bursa one of the most popular holiday centre for foreign visitors and important commercial city. As a result of its being the first Ottoman capital city Bursa is very rich in religious monuments, mosques, tombs, and baths. Something you will enjoy in Bursa is well preserved, mineral-rich warm thermal springs which are Eski Kaplıca (old Spring) and Karamustafa Paşa Baths. Lunch will be at a local restaurant , we will find a chance to taste famous ‘İskender Kebab’. Dinner will be at hotel. |
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After breakfast check out from hotel and drive to Kutahya. On the way to Kutahya we will have a break for lunch at a local restaurant. After check in at hotel we will have some free time till dinner to enjoy the thermal facilities of hotel. Dinner at hotel. Overnight in Kutahya. |
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After breakfast at hotel, we will start to discover Kutahya. Our first stop will be Cavdarhisar to visit the ruins of the ancient city of Aizanoi scattered in the village: the Temple of Zeus, the Macellum (market square), the colonnaded street… Then we will continue to Kütahya, a picturesque old city and a renowned centre for ceramics since the 16th century. Lunch at a local restaurant at the city centre of Kutahya. In the afternoon we will drive back to hotel and have free time till dinner. Dinner will be at hotel. Accommodation in Kutahya |
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After breakfast check out from hotel and drive to Afyon. Afyon is famous with its mineral water and thermal springs. Afyon, connecting Mediterranean Region to interior Anatolia is a well- developed city, famous with its cuisine, healing waters and natural beauties. This is where opium is most cultivated in Turkey. Afyon is also very important with its marble sources and ruins of ancient cities. An ideal place to discover many ancient civilizations that books don’t tell, Afyon will show you the healing force of the nature. Afyon, once a popular Phrygian city will sure have much more then you have heard. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant and dinner at hotel. We can find enough time to enjoy the thermal facilities of hotel. |
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After breakfast , check out from hotel and drive to Antalya. Today we will discover Antalya. Because of the archaeological and natural riches of the area, Antalya is also known as Turkish Riviera. The sun, sea, nature and history combine to form a very popular resort, highlighted by some of the cleanest beaches in the Mediterranean. The 630km shoreline of the province is liberally scattered with ancient cities, harbours, memorial tombs and beaches, secluded coves and lush forests, many of which are easily accessible from the city. We will start the day with sightseeing tour of Antalya. After lunch at a local restaurant, in the afternoon we will visit the remnants of the ancient city of Perge. Because of its location on the busy trade crossroads, it was a vital part of the province of Pamphylia, and was founded around the same time as the other cities in the area (7th century BC). Perge is an important city for Christians due to the fact that St. Paul and Barnabas visited the city. Subsequently we will visit the best preserved Roman Theater of Aspendos which is still in use today. Besides occasional international concerts, annual festivals are held here every summer. Dinner and overnight in Antalya. |
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Today we will be free to enjoy the facilities of the hotel or continue to discover Antalya. Breakfast and dinner will be served at hotel. Overnight at Antalya. |
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After breakfast check out from hotel and transfer to Antalya International Airport for flight back to Istanbul with Turkish Airlines TK413. Arrival time to Istanbul will be 13:15. Istanbul, once known as an important capital has many unique features. It is the only city in the world to straddle two continents, and the only one to have been a capital during two consecutive empires - Byzantine and Ottoman. The city still remains the commercial, historical and cultural pulse of Turkey, and its beauty lies in its ability to embrace its contradictions. Ancient and modern, religious and secular, Asia and Europe, mystical and earthly all co-exist here. After having lunch at a local restaurant, we will have a boat trip on Bosphorus, through the waterway separating the two continents Asia and Europe for nearly 1 – 1,5 hours. Afterwards we will continue the day with visiting big shopping centres where we can find shopping possibility. Dinner will be at a local restaurant. Overnight in Istanbul. |
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After breakfast, check out from hotel. Today we will start the day with the tour of “Old City”. This is the centre from where the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires were ruled. First visit of Hippodrome, centre of sportive (chariot races, athletics) events and political activities of the old city. Subsequently visit of St. Sophia which is one of the world’s architectural masterpieces with architectural features rendering it unique in construction and Topkapi Palace with treasury section. Hereafter visit of Blue Mosque, the latter one is famous with its blue Iznik tiles and unique with 6 minarets and is built for Sultan Ahmet. After lunch at a local restaurant our last stop will be Dolmabahce Palace which is located on Bosphorus line. Subsequently we will visit St. Sofia.. We will also pay a visit to Grand Bazaar, there with more than 4000 shops as well as being the market of old city. Finally transfer to airport for flight back to home country. |
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