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Cultural Tours Fall 2008 - Bursa, Iznik, Istanbul

22 09 2008

After breakfast, check-out and depart for Istanbul, on route visit Iznik/Nicea, a little town set beside a picturesque lake, historically famous for hosting the First Ecumenical Council of the church at the Council of Nicaea in 325 AD.
Visit to Green Mosque, Iznik Hagia Sophia, the Iznik Museum and the Iznik Foundation, an organization reviving the tradition of the Turkish tile “Cini”.
After lunch, proceed to Istanbul. Dinner and overnight in Istanbul.

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22 09 2008

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21 09 2008

Visits to the beautiful Green Mosque and Tomb, the Great Mosque, the Koza Han, the home of the silk trade, and Osman Gazi and Orhan Gazi Tombs, the founders of the Ottoman Empire.
After these visits, view a Hacivat/ Karagoz play at the Karagoz House.
Dinner and overnight in Bursa.

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20 09 2008

Departure to visit Homer’s Troy. Drive along the Marmara Sea to Bursa, the first capital of the Ottoman Empire.
Lunch is on route in a local restaurant.
Visit Uluumay Ottoman Folk Dresses and Handicrafts Museum.
Dinner and overnight in Bursa

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19 09 2008

Departure to Edirne, the second capital city of the Ottoman Empire. Tour includes masterpieces of Turkish architecture, the Selimiye, and Sultan II. Bayezid Külliyesi/Complex Health Museum, which was awarded as the best European Museum in 2004 by the European Union. Enjoy listening to Turkish music, used for therapeutic purposes performed by a Ney player.
Lunch at a local restaurant in Edirne serving traditional dishes. After lunch, drive to Canakkale. Visit Anzac Cove, 57th Infantry Regiment Cemetery and Memorial, Chunuk Bair, Çanakkale Martyrs Memorial, Lone Pine Cemetery & Memorial. Dinner and overnight in Canakkale.

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18 09 2008

Visit the Sokullu Mehmet Pasa Mosque in Kadirga. A “Mevlit” ceremony, Turkish versed hymn that praises the Prophet Mohammed at the Sokullu Mehmet Pasha Mosque.
Drive to Fener & Balat area, visit to the Ahrida Synagogue [the oldest synagogue built in 1400’s], the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate, Surp Hiresdagabad Armenian Church.
Lunch is going to be in a local fish restaurant.
Visit the Jewish Museum in Karakoy and the Spice Market [17th C.A.D. introduction to Turkish cuisine, eating culture and use of spices].
See the Rustem Pasa Mosque [16th C.A.D.] in Eminonu.
Visit the Chora Church (Kariye) Museum by the city wall in Edirnekapi.
Live Turkish Classical Music called fasil accompany the authentic Turkish kitchen tastes during dinner in Edirnekapi.

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17 09 2008

Shopping tour of the Grand Bazaar [15th C. introduction to traditional shopping culture].
Visit the Topkapi Palace.
Lunch will be served at Konyali Restaurant, which is located inside the palace overlooking the marvelous Bosphorus.
Visits to Istanbul Archeological Museum, and later Dolmabahce Palace [19th C.A.D.].
Dinner and overnight in Istanbul.

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16 09 2008

Briefing at the Turkish Cultural Foundation.
Full day tour of Istanbul: Visit Hagia Sophia [6th C.A.D.], Blue Mosque [16th C.A.D.], the Hippodrome [3th C.A.D.] and Museum of Turkish & Islamic Arts [Artifacts dates back to the 9th C.A.D.], Istanbul Museum of Modern Art.
Drive to Asian continent. Short boat trip to Leander’s Tower.
Meet the famous Artist, Hikmet Barutcugil and experience the traditional fine art of “Ebru” (Marbling) at the historical district in Uskudar.
Dinner at Fish restaurant on Asian side.

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