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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 at the Council of Nicaea in 325 AD. The town has witnessed many civilizations, which have left their marks on every corner. It was the center of tile production in the 16th century, producing tiles for famous architectural landmarks. The tour will visit the historical city walls and gates and continue to the Iznik Museum and the Iznik Foundation, an organization reviving the tradition of the Turkish tile “Cini” (www.iznikvakfi.org). After lunch, drive to Istanbul.

Dinner at hotel and overnight in Istanbul.