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Cultural Tours Fall 2006 - Bursa, Safranbolu, Ankara

23 09 2006

Safranbolu, which was a popular residence for Ottoman Royalty close to the Sultan and Grand Vezirs. The city received its name from saffron, which is native to Safranbolu.
Explore an authentic Ottoman town with its traditionally built wooden houses, the local market and taste the regional cuisine.
Lunch at Kadıoglu Sehzade Konagi with a menu of local tastes.
Ankara

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22 09 2006

İznik, famous with its Lake, Green Mosque, St.Sophia, City Walls and the home of the world famous Iznik Tiles
Iznik Foundation, an organization reviving the tradition of the Turkish tile “Cini”
Lunch at a fish restaurant by the Lake Iznik.
Bursa, the first capital of the Ottoman Empire, Tour: Green Mosque and Tomb, Osman Gazi and Orhan Gazi Tombs, the founders of the Ottoman Empire, the Ulu Mosque, Museum of Ottoman Costumes and the Koza Han, home of the silk trade.
View a Hacivat/Karagoz play at the Karagoz House.

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21 09 2006

Istanbul tour: “Sultan’s Boat” on the Golden Horn
Eyup Mosque, will have the chance to listen to the “Mevlit” a Turkish versed hymn that praises the Prophet Mohammed.
Lunch at a restaurant nestled on Pierre Loti Hill
Visits to Sokullu Mehmet Pasa Mosque, Turkish and the Islamic Arts Museum, and the Cetinkaya Carpet Gallery.
Live Turkish classical music at dinner.

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20 09 2006

Edirne, the second capital city of the Ottoman Empire, Tour: Masterpieces of Turkish architecture, the Selimiye, Ulu and Uc Serefeli Mosques and Sultan II. Bayezid Külliyesi Health Museum, which was awarded the best European Museum Award in 2004 by the European Union.
Covered Bazaar of Edirne.
Kirkpinar, the home place of the traditional Turkish oil wrestling sports, historical bridges over the Meric River
Dinner at a restaurant located by the Meric River. A local Roma (“Gypsy”) group perform a traditional music and dance at dinner.

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19 09 2006

Istanbul tour: Topkapi Palace.
Lunch at Konyali Restaurant, which is located inside the palace overlooking the marvelous Bosporus.
Suleymaniye Mosque and Library, the Grand Covered Bazaar and the Spice Market.
Live Turkish classical music called fasil at dinner.

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18 09 2006

Istanbul tour: St. Sophia, Blue Mosque, Underground Cistern, and the Hippodrome.
Bosporus Bridge.
Uskudar where an ancient Turkish art called “Ebru” (Marbling) is practiced by a famous artist and workshop for a demonstration.
Boat trip on the Bosporus
Dinner at Fish Restaurant.

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