Dziedzictwo Osmanów
Dziedzictwo Osmanów Kod hotelu: ADBOSMA Türkiye
Izmir • Sardis • Manisa • Bursa • Istanbul • Troy • Canakkale • Assos • Pergamon • Izmir
A journey in the footsteps of the famous rulers of the Ottoman Empire is also an extraordinary journey in time. Along the route are the most magnificent monuments of Turkey from antiquity to the rich Ottoman heritage. An interesting and extensive tour of Istanbul allows you to learn about the history and the present day of a fascinating city on two continents, where different cultures and religions meet. See the places known from the "Magnificent Century" series, where the most important decisions of the Ottoman Empire were made. A cruise on the Bosphorus guarantees unforgettable impressions and views that will remain in your memory for a long time. After an eventful week, we propose a holiday by the sea in a selected hotel from ITAKA's offer. Route in Turkey: approx. 1270 km.
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Türkiye
Fascynująca kraina pełna niezwykłych krajobrazów, światowej klasy zabytków, starożytnych metropolii i biblijnych miast. Niezliczona ilość barw, niezapomniane zapachy, oświetlone wieże minaretów, tysiące świecidełek połyskujących nie tylko na bazarze w słynnym Istambule, wprowadzają turystów w magiczny świat Orientu.
Description
1. DAY. IZMIR Collection of participants at the airport. Direct flight to IZMIR. Transfer to the hotel. Accommodation, free time, dinner, overnight.
2. DAY. SARDES - MANISA (route: approx. 150 km) Breakfast. Checking out. Drive through SARDES, the former capital of the province of Lydia, one of the cities mentioned in the description of the Apocalypse of St. John. There are many monuments from ancient times: the Acropolis, the Temple of Artemis, the Theater and the Gymnasium. Arrival at MANISA, which was one of the most important cities for the Ottoman princes. During the Ottoman Empire, Manisa was the seat of the heir to the throne, chosen by the Sultan. A visit to the Muradiye Mosque. Transfer to the hotel in Manisa. Accommodation, dinner, overnight.
3. DAY. BURSA (route: approx. 300 km) Breakfast. Checking out. Transfer to BURSA, the first capital of the Ottoman Empire, now a popular winter sports resort in Turkey. A visit to the Tophane district, visiting the tombs of the first rulers of the Ottoman Empire: Osman and Orhan. Visiting the Great Mosque. This magnificent temple was built on the occasion of the victory of the Sultan over the Hungarian ruler. A visit to the Koza Han - Silk Inn, which was once the world leader in the silk trade. Some of the historic sites in Bursa and the village of Cumalıkızık have been included in the UNESCO list. Transfer to the hotel, accommodation. Optional (with an extra charge on site): transfer to the tomb of Prince Mustafa. Return to the hotel, dinner, overnight stay.
4. DAY. ISTANBUL (route: approx. 150 km) Breakfast. Checking out. Transfer to ISTANBUL, one of the most intriguing metropolises in the world, a city on two continents. Boat trip on the Bosphorus. It is the best way to relax and get to know the coast. The strait connects the East with the West, is of strategic importance and was one of the most important sea routes in the world. Visiting the Dolmabahce Palace, famous for its richly decorated, impressive interiors. The "father of the Turks" - Ataturk lived and died in one of the 300 chambers. The palace complex is a great example of neo-baroque and neoclassical architecture with a beautiful garden. Free time or optional (for an extra charge on site): visiting the Cisterna Basilica. The structure known as the Sunken Palace - a colossal underground reservoir with an area of 9,500 m², which has no equivalent in the world. The cistern served as the scenery for the movie in the series about agent 007 with Sean Connery - "Greetings from Russia" and the movie "Inferno". A visit to the largest indoor market in the world - the Grand Bazaar with an area of 45,000 m², where approx. You can buy almost anything from shops. Transfer to the hotel, accommodation, dinner. Optional (for an extra charge on site): "Istanbul by night", that is an evening walk around the city. This is a great opportunity to see how the city lives at night. Return to the hotel, overnight.
5. DAY. ISTANBUL - TROJA - CANAKKALE (route: approx. 400 km) Breakfast. Checking out. A visit to the Suleiman Mosque, where the mausoleums of Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent and his wife Hürrem are located. It was during his reign that the Empire reached its peak of power. The mosque is one of the largest in the world, and its builder was the most eminent architect of the Ottoman era - Sinan. Visiting the wonderful monument of Hagia Sophia - the Temple of Divine Wisdom, the most famous Byzantine building in Istanbul and one of the largest currently existing, considered one of the architectural wonders of the world. Free time or optionally (for an additional fee on site): a visit to the Topkapi Palace, the imposing residence of the Sultans and the administrative center for over 380 years, known from the series "The Magnificent Century". Drive through Thrace, the European part of Turkey, and the Dardanelles Strait one of the longest suspension bridges in the world, which is over 4.5 km long Sightseeing of TROI, the legendary city of King Priam Troy is the site of the Homeric action "Iliad", in which the author vividly described the fate of Helena and Paris as well as Greek and Trojan heroes. was conquered by a trick with the Trojan horse The Trojan War was the inspiration for many films and series. The most famous is the movie "Troy", for which a large wooden horse was made, which can now be admired in the center of the city of CANAKKALE. cities inscribed on the UNESCO list. Transfer to the hotel, dinner, overnight.
6th DAY ASSOS - PERGAMON (route: approx. 160 km) Breakfast. Checking out. Transfer to Assos. Visiting the magnificent ruins of the ASSOS acropolis, picturesquely situated on a hill with an unforgettable view of the Greek island of Lesbos. Drive among olive groves and cotton crops to the ancient PERGAMON, entered on the UNESCO list, which is one of the most beautiful cities in the times of ancient Greece. Visiting the acropolis with the perfectly preserved theater and the temple of Trajan. Walk from the hill through the middle city to Asclepieon, a temple, a medical center where the city's needy could find help. Transfer to the hotel. Accommodation, dinner and overnight.
7. DAY. IZMIR (route: approx. 110 km) Breakfast. Checking out. Transfer to IZMIR. In antiquity, called Smyrna, it is the birthplace of Homer, who lived here at the turn of the 9th and 8th centuries BCE. The city tour begins with the Velvet Fortress. Located on a hill, it was the main defense point of the city. In the past, defensive walls stretched from the Fortress to the bay, but only the Fortress has survived to this day. Transfer to the ancient center of Izmir - the agora, where there are columns from the times of Marcus Aurelius. Walk to Asansor in the old Jewish Quarter. It is a hundred-year-old lift attached to the rock that connects the streets on the lower and upper levels. Transfer to the hotel, accommodation. Optional (for an extra charge on site): Ephesus tour. Drive to EFEHU, one of the largest and best-preserved ancient cities. Visiting the ruins of the city, incl. Arcadian Way, Celsus Library, theater, baths, numerous temples and public buildings. Return to the hotel, dinner, overnight.
8. DAY. Breakfast. Check out from the hotel. Free time (depending on departure times), transfer to the airport and departure to Poland. For people who extend their stay by a week's rest: breakfast, check-out, transfer to the selected hotel.
BENEFITS: 7 nights in hotels *** in or around towns: 2 in Izmir, 1 in Manisa, 1 in Bursa, 2 in Istanbul, 1 in Bergama; 2-person rooms (1 extra bed available) with bathrooms, air-conditioned • meals: 7 breakfasts, 7 dinners • flight • coach transfers • pilot care • KL and NW insurance
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