Why not
Visit Turkey in 2013. See the culture
and taste their cuisine. Turkish women's roles in home and society are
changing considerably. Women of Turkey welcome new educational and career
opportunities, while preserving traditions and family values.
Why not join this
Woman’s Tour of Turkey to meet Turkey's local women, see how they live, share
meals with them, and go beyond misconception. We'll meet artisans and learn
their crafts, ramble through remarkable landscapes, and explore the deep
history, art, culture and society of Turkey from a woman's point of view.
We have
pulled together a tour of Turkey that includes dream locations, Bazaar shopping
and favorite things to do. Go behind the scenes of a very historical and
culturally rich destination. There are a few spots still open for this
private tour of 10 women, discovering Turkey from arts, culture and shopping
perspective. I hope you are available to
join us, Jonelle Tannahill
I have a few spots open on this private 15 day tour of
cultural Turkey. If your interested email me right away jonelle3 (at)
gmail (dot) com
Flight -- San Francisco – 06.17.2013
– Monday
S.F. to Turkey – Turkish Airlines Meet at Airport 1:00PM - Depart San Francisco 2:55PM
Day 1 Istanbul - Arrival Day—06.18.2013—Tuesday
(Dinner included)
Arrive Istanbul 3:45 PM Welcome to Turkey Istanbul Airport. Meet with
TravelShop Turkey staff. Transfer from airport & check in to your hotel.
Welcome Dinner at a nice restaurant near your hotel Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 2 - Istanbul City Tour —06.19.2013—Wednesday
(Breakfast and Dinner included)
Pick up at 08:30am from your hotel for a day tour of old Istanbul city. Visit
to ST. SOPHIA This ancient basilica,
built by Constantine the Great in the 4th century and reconstructed by
Justinian in the 6th century, is one of the architectural marvels of all time. TOPKAPI PALACE The great palace of the
Ottoman sultans from the 15th to the 19th centuries housing an exquisite
collection of cyrstal, 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. Afternoon - shopping Galata neighborhood the
soho of Istanbul where young “up & coming” designers and artisans showcase
their work. Gonul Paksay studio visit.
Late afternoon tea in the tea garden. Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 3 - Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise
Tour —06.20.2013—Thursday
(Breakfast and Turkish family home dinner included)
After breakfast your Bosphorus tour will start from your hotel. 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). Afternoon we will visit Dolmabahce Palace, Miniaturk and Pierre Loti.
Dınner at a Turkish family house. Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 4 - Istanbul
to Safranbolu —06.21.2013—Friday
(Breakfast and Dinner included)
Today after breakfast check out from hotel and drive to Safranbolu. Our tour
guide will give information about destinations, that you will see on the way.
We will stop by Abant Lake for a tea break. After we arrive in Safranbolu we
visit historical houses, old village laundry and a tea stop atthe Cinci Han
Hotel. Next it is time for visiting/shopping at a local bazaar. Overnight in
Safranbolu.
Day 5 - Safranbolu to Ankara &
Cappadocia —06.22.2013—Saturday
(Breakfast, Turkish family home Lunch included)
Today after check out we will drive to Ankara and visit Anatolia Civilization
Museum. Enjoy lunch with a Turkish family then drive to Cappadocia where we
will stop by the Salt Lake. After we arrive in Cappadocia we transfer to hotel.
Overnight in Cave Hotel, Cappadocia.
Day 6 Cappadocia Tour –—06.23.2013—Sunday
(Breakfast, lunch and Dinner included)
We start our tour to explore Cappadocia by visiting different valleys. The
first stop is Goreme Valley, you can find information about the process of the
rock formations in Cappadocia. Later we drive to Uchisar to visit the cave
dwellings which are surrounded by conical rock formations. We have a tea &
coffee break before we go and visit Goreme Open-Air Museum. In the museum, you
can find the most preserved frescoed of rock cut churches and monasteries. Then
TravelShop Turkey will provide a buffet lunch for you and we visit the fairy
chimneys of Urgup afterwards. We have a chance to taste wine from local winery
which is of good quality. Moreover, we visit wishing hill which is riddled with
caves, and is a sightseeing spot worth seeing. Next, we have a short walk in
Devrent Valley where you can see so many different figures of rock formations.
Then we drive to Monks Valley (Rahipler Vadisi), where we will see special
housing and living area which only can be found in this area. Avanos is a
pottery town of Cappadocia, we have a short walk in Rose Valley Cavetown, and
we see the sunset in the afternoon at Selime Village, where we visit local craftsmen
in their home studio. Today on this tour we will also visit some ceramic, pot
and carpet shops that you can watch their special shows. After tour we will attend
whirling dervishes show after dinner and transfer to your hotel. Overnight
in Cave Hotel, Cappadocia.
Day 7 – Cappadocia Tour 2—06.24.2013—Monday
(Breakfast and Dinner included)
At 9:00am, we pick you up in your hotel and go to Ihlara Valley for hiking.
We visit the churches which are covered by frescoed, the walking distance is around
4km. We have our lunch next to the river bank of Melendiz River of Ihlara
Valley. After our lunch break, we visit Selime Cathedral and the biggest
underground city of Derinkuyu. We also pass though the Nar Crater Lake during
our journey. Afterwards, we drive back to Pigeons Valley to see the pigeon
houses which were built for collecting guano. You will see a demonstration of
Felt making then village walking tour and free time. Overnight in Cave
Hotel, Cappadocia.
Day 8 – Cappadocia to Konya &
Pamukkale —06.25.2013—Tuesday
(Breakfast Lunch and
Dinner included)
Today after breakfast drive to
Konya and stop Sultanhan Caranserai and Mausoleum
of Mevlana, the world-wide famous mystic figure after that we will drive
to Pamukkale. Overnight in Pamukkale.
Day 9 –Pamukkale
Tour-06.26.2013-Wednesday
(Breakfast and Dinner included)
We will visit Pamukkale which means "Cotton Castle", describing
the white lime cascades formed by mineral springs. Visit the ruins of the Roman
health spa of Hierapolis and check into Hotel in Sirince. Folk Dance show
during dinner. Overnight in Sirince.
Day 10 – Ephesus Tour & Sirince —06.27.2013—Thursday
(Breakfast Lunch included)
Today we will depart for Ephesus and Sirince Tour. The Basilica of St John. It
is on the slope of The Ayasuuk Hill near the center of Selcuk, just below the
fortress and about 3.5 km (2 miles) from Ephesus. It stands over the believed
burial site of St. John, who is identified as the apostle, evangelist (author
of the Fourth Gospel) and prophet (author of Revelation). Tour Ancient city Ephesus and House of Virgin Mary.
Late afternoon walk in Sirince village, The peaceful village of Sirince lies in
the hills outside of Ephesus. Known for its homemade wines, olive oils and needlecrafts,
Sirince offers a taste of rural life.
Visit local ladies who are experts in knitting. Learn about Herbal remedies. Overnight in
Kusadasi.
Day 11: Free Day in Kusadasi 06.28.2013—Friday
(Breakfast, Turkish
family home Lunch included)
Morning
walk around the harbor shopping area.
Visit Caravanserai - built in 1618 by the Ottoman vizier Okuz Mehmet
Pasa, the attractive Caravanserai was served for the sea trade of the region.
It was used by tradesman for the works of repairing until 1965. It has been
serving as an authentic hotel and restaurant. It is located opposite of harbor. Travel to
Izmir to have lunch at Ozgencil Family home in Izmir Overnight in Izmir
Day 12 – Izmir to Bursa & Daily
Bursa Tour — 06.29.2013—Saturday
(Breakfast and Dinner included)
Today after check out we drive to Bursa. After lunch time Bursa tour will
start. Walking tour of Bursa, visit covered Bazaar and adjoining caravan - Koza
Han and Ipek Han, Tea Garden for tea stop and snacks. Visit ottoman houses and Mosque. Overnight
in Bursa.
Day 13 – Bursa
to Istanbul— 06.30.2013—Sunday
(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)
Today after breakfast drive to Istanbul via Yalova. After arrive to Istanbul and
check into hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 14 –
Istanbul & Bazaars - 07.01.2013—Monday
(Breakfast included)
We will take you to the GRAND COVERED BAZAAR In this labyrinth of
streets and passages are more then 4,000 shops with each trade having its own
area: the goldsmiths' street, the carpet sellers, Turkish arts and crafts, such
as handpainted ceramic plates, hand-honed copperware, brassware and trays,
water ewers, onyx-ware and meerschaum pipes. Visit 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. After shopping
tour transfer to Turkish Bath. Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 15 – Istanbul Tour End—07.02.2013—Tuesday
(Breakfast included)
After breakfast check out from the hotel. Transfer to Airport at 9:30AM -
Depart Turkish Airlines 11:50 AM for San Francisco, USA. 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 Turkey. Arrive San Francisco
7:00PM
14 DAYS TURKEY TOUR
INCLUDES:
- Arrival airport transfer from Istanbul Ataturk Airport
- 5 nights hotel in
Istanbul
- 1 night hotel in Safranbolu
- 3 nights hotel in Cappadocia
- 1 night hotel in Pamukkale
- 1 night hotel in Sirince
- 1 night hotel in Kusadasi
- 1 night hotel in Izmir
- 1 night hotel in Bursa
- 14 open buffet breakfasts, 4
Lunches and 11 Dinners
- Guided Istanbul City
Tour
- Guided Istanbul Bosphorus cruise Tour and Dolmabahce,
Miniaturk, Pierre Loti
- Guided Safranbolu Tour
- Guided Cappadocia Tour
- Guided Konya Tour
- Guided Pamukkale Tour
- Guided Ephesus & Sirince
Tour
- Guided Bursa Tour
- Guided Shopping Tour(Turkish
bath)
- Whirling Dervishes show in Cappadocia
- All entrance fees mentioned
in the itinerary
- Transportation in a fully
air-conditioned, non-smoking coach
- Professional
English-speaking tour guides
- Return transfer to Istanbul
Ataturk airport
·
PRIVATE 14
DAYS TURKEY TOUR PRICES IN USD: (for 10 max)
Per
Person
|
Shared
Double
|
Single
Room
|
4 Star Hotel
|
$ 2,050
|
$ 2,540
|
HOTELS: VENERA HOTEL or VICENZA
HOTEL IN ISTANBUL, GULEVI SAFRANBOLU HOTEL IN SAFRANBOLU, SPELUNCA CAVE HOTEL
IN CAPPADOCIA, AYAPAM HOTEL or TRIPOLIS HOTEL IN PAMUKKALE, KIRKINCA HOUSE
HOTEL IN SIRINCE, DERICI HOTEL or GRAND ONDER HOTEL IN KUSADASI, ONTUR HOTEL IN
IZMIR, KERVANSARAY HOTEL IN BURSA. (or similars)
**Flights run 1.195-1,800 coach
class from San Francisco