13D10N Best Of Türkiye

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• Cumalikizik Village - An early Ottoman village built in the early 1300s. Cumalıkızık is the best preserved and most authentic of these villages, representing the Ottoman strategy of conquering first the rural areas and later the towns, providing a safe hinterland for their forces.

• Panorama 1326 Museum - Largest panoramic museum in the world, located in the Osmangazi district of Bursa. The museum's main attraction is the dome with a 360-degree view of the history of the siege in Bursa and the city's conquest by the Ottoman.

• Ulucami (Grand Mosque) - Built by Yıldırım Bayezid between 1396 and 1399. After the victory at Nicopolis in 1396, Yıldırım Bayezid wanted to built 20 masjids in Bursa, but on suggestion of Emir Sultan, his son-in-law and one of the period’s important scholar men, he built only one, the “Ulu Cami”, or Grand Mosque, covering it with 20 domes.

• Tophane Square - Named after the historical cannons in this park. In the past, these cannons were exploded to inform iftar and sahur times during Ramadan. In Tophane Park, there are attractions such as the Clock Tower, Osman Gazi and Orhan Gazi Tombs as well as the historical cannons.

• Osman Ghazi & Orhan Ghazi Mausoleum - The tombs of the founders of the Ottoman state, Osman and Orhan. It was built in an Ottoman baroque style by Sultan Abdulaziz in 1863, after the original tombs were destroyed by an earthquake in 1855. The lavishly decorated tombs pay homage to the first sultan of the Ottoman Empire, his son, and their family.

• Koza Han - A place where silkworm cocoons were sold. It became the first textile center in Turkiye because the fabrics obtained from these cocoons were worn by wealthy people for many centuries. There are around 1000 years of history in this tradition and it comes from Central Asia.

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• Ertugrul Ghazi Tomb - You will be visiting the tomb of Ertugrul Ghazi where he died in 1288 and lots of monuments which are tributed to him, scattered around the town.

• Sazova Park - Known as "Eskisehir's Disneyland", Sazova Park is a popular tourist destination. It provides fun, science, and culture all at the same time, making it a great place for a fun day out.

• Odunpazari Town - literally "firewood market" in Turkish, is one of the central districts of Eskişehir. During the Dorylaion War in 1097, I.Izzeddin Kilicarslan encamped in Odunpazari which later resulted in the establishment of a new settlement at Eskisehir, Turkiye. The "Odunpazari Historical Urban Site" is located at the northern slope of a series of hills which makes it distinctive to other area.

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• Safranbolu Old Town - The town takes its name from saffron, where it is produced in high amounts in the region. The town is listed by UNESCO as a world heritage site in 1994. When you visit the town, you will witness that the time has stopped a couple of centuries back, with its lively bazaar where saddle-makers and copper-beaters ply their trades, and local restaurants serve home-made food.

• Yemeniciler Arastasi - Here, you'll be able to find wonderful locally made craft work, traditional textiles and sweet treats.

• Koprulu Mehmet Pasa Mosque - was built by Muhammad Pasha Alkobrilli, in 1661. This mosque is a distinctive example of Ottoman architecture in the century.

• Cinci Han - it is a reminder of the town's importance as a stop on the trade route to and from the Black Sea.

• (Optional) Bulak Cave & Crystal Terrace & Incekaya Aqueduct

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• Yoruk Koyu - a museum-like village that is under protection and the houses and konaks (mansions) are all well preserved. The village was founded byan Oguz Turk tribe, and its oldest wooden house is 450 years old while its newest one is still 90 years old.

• Sultan II Bayezid Mosque & Complex – It is picturesquely situated near the banks of the Tunca River and is a center of medical treatment which consists of a mosque, guest-houses, a madrasah, medical school, hospital, soup kitchen-cellar, pharmacy, and food-storage areas.

• Amasya - Capital of the Amasya province in the Black Sea region. Nestled into the mountains valley, Amasya is famous for its juicy apples. It was also a fortified and wealthy provincial capital that produced many kings and artists, thinkers and sultans throughout the centuries.

• Octagonal Madrasah - chief white eunuch of Sultan Beyazid II, had this madrasah built 1448. It differs from the classical Ottoman Madrasah in terms of design. It is the first example of the octagonal design which is normally typical of Seljuk tombs or mausoleum.

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• Pottery Village - Famous for handicrafts that have been created here for generations, such as pottery and carpets.

• Underground City - It is believed that the cities were initially built during the 8th and 7th centuries BC by the Phrygians, who carved their living spaces into the region’s soft igneous rock.

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• Hot Air Balloon (Optional) - the breathtaking landscape makes it a top destination for balloon flights, allowing you to enjoy the amazing views of the spectacular, surrealistic landscapes. Float through impressive valleys, each with distinctive rock formations, colors and features and then drift up over rippled ravines for breathtaking views over the region.

• Jeep Tour (Optional) - Ride through the region of Cappadocia, Enjoy spectacular views of the town from a panoramic viewing point in Goreme, Visit the Goligoli Caves and Monastery, one of the oldest cave monasteries, cave churches, multi-layer dovecotes, and other cultural attractions.

• Pigeon Valley - The valley is named for the many pigeon houses or dovecotes carved into the rocks and cliffs, years ago the pigeons were used as message carriers. A great viewpoint overlooking Uchisar, and the many pigeon houses in the valley, and thousands of pigeons flying around you which make it the most instagrammable place.

• Uchisar “Castle” Village - It’s one of the best viewpoints in Cappadocia overlooking of the Castle and Devrent Valley for Photostop for the “Camel” and ‘Fairy” Chimneys.

• Traditional Carpet Weaving Centre - Turkiye has been known historically as the center of handcrafted carpet making. Experience the process of how these Turkish’s traditional masterpiece are created here!

• Local Gemstone Factory & Museum - Cappadocia has various of gemstones but only three of them are exceptionally popular - onyx, zultanite and turquoise. Understand the stories behind these stones and see the process of making these semi-precious gemstones into beautiful jewelries.

• Volcanic Rock - The idea behind the subterranean cities was to protect the people from enemies, allowing thousands of people to live their lives in total secrecy.

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• Ancient Caravanserai – it is considered one of the best examples of Seljuk architecture in the 13th-century Turkiye. It was a roadside inn where travelers (caravanners) could rest from the day's journey. it supported and protected the flow of commerce, for people across the trade routes of ‘The Silk Road’.

• Melvana Museum - started life as the dervish lodge (Tekke) of the Mevlevi order, better known as the whirling dervishes. It houses the mausoleum of Jalaluddin Muhammad Rumi (Rumi) & it tomb. , who was a 13th century Sufi mystic, poet and Islamic scholar.

• Whirling Dervish (Optional) – a traditional ceremony known as a sema, in which their series of mesmerizing turns help them, and the audience, reach a state of nirvana.

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• Pamukkale (Cotton Castle) - famous for the incredible white travertine terraces on which Hierapolis, once a major center of trade and culture, sat atop. The hot springs release mineral-rich water onto the landscape below, forming a unique structure that looks like a cotton castle, and that is where the name comes from.

• Hierapolis & Necropolis - Necropolis comes from the Greek word meaning “city of the dead,” but is used to refer to cemeteries. Hierapolis was founded in the 2nd century B.C. The city flourished, until it was destroyed by an earthquake in 1179 AD.

• Cotton Textile Outlet - the 7th largest cotton producer globally, cotton is also a significant export crop for the country. Visit the outlet for some of the best and finest textile product from Turkiye.

• Ephesus Ancient City - was an ancient port city whose well-preserved ruins are in modern-day Turkiye. The city was once considered the most important Greek city and the most important trading center in the Mediterranean region.

• Isa Bey Mosque - was built in 1375. It is a large rectangular structure, enclosed by high walls of limestone and marble, much of it spoils from the nearby ruins of Ephesus.

• Turkish Delight & Apple Tea Shop - Experience different types of their tea quality and enjoy free sampling!

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• Leather Outlet & Show - With more than 500 years of leather-making, visit one of the famous leather outlets and admire the process of how they are made!

• Bergama Town Center - Here is where you will find beautiful narrow streets full of old Greek Houses and experience the Turkish's village life and Bergama's city life.

• Troy Horse Statue - A must-see attraction in Canakkale where you can see the famous Troy Horse Statue (used in the movie "Troy") being exhibited in Çanakkale city center since 13th of September, 2004

• Canakkale Clock Tower - Built in 1897, this clock tower is a historical landmark. There is a clock placed on each of the tower's four facades which was built from local Ayvalık stone.

• Pergamon Acropolis with Cable Car (Optional)

• 1915 Canakkale Bridge – located south of the Sea of Marmara. It has the longest main span – the distance between the two towers – of any suspension bridge in the world.

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• Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmet Mosque) - Built between 16th century’s religious center and the only mosque in Istanbul with 6 minarets.

• Hippodrome Square - is an open-air museum with various monuments from different periods. Originally the Hippodrome was the stadium where the Roman chariot races took place.

• Hagia Sophia Museum - A unique combination of Christianity and Islam in the same place, with its innovative architecture, rich history, religious significance and extraordinary characteristics has been fighting against time for centuries, was the largest Eastern Roman Church in Istanbul.

• Topkapi Palace - Opulent, decadent, and steeped in history, the palace is a symbol of the city. A visit to the palace's opulent pavilions, jewel-filled Treasury and sprawling Harem gives a fascinating glimpse into their lives.

• Grand Bazaar - One of the world's most famous shopping destinations and, at 30,700 square meters, the world's biggest enclosed bazaar. Once inside, the bazaar's 64 streets and smaller alleyways house roughly 4,000 stores.

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• Bosphorus Cruise - Cruise along table Bosphorus Strait in Istanbul cutting through Asia & Europe, overlooking the fabulous sight of Istanbul’s most famous monuments like Dolmabahçe Palace, summer palaces of Ottoman sultans, Rumeli Castle, Maiden's Tower, and more.

• Spice Market - built in 1664, as part of the Yeni Camii, it is known in Turkish as Mısır Çarşısı "Egyptian Bazaar". Just about every spice you can imagine is on offer, heaped into vibrant domes.