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Social Events; October 16 & 17, 2009
| Grand Bazaar Tour. |
Approximately 4000 shops are spread out in a giant labyrinth of small streets and passages, which are mostly arranged according to their trades; rugs, antiques, gold, silver, leather etc. (Half day tour/Afternoon) |
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| Domes of Istanbul | Visit the Hagia Sophia an ancient churh built by the Emperor Justinian in the mid-5th century AD, this vast buildingwith its huge dome still dominates the city. Visit the blue mosque of Suleyman the magnificent and the old Byzantinen underground Cistern. (Half day tour) |
| Treasures of Istanbul | Visit Topkapi Palace Museum with Treasury Section; the great palace of the Ottoman Sultans is the most extensive and fascinating monument of Ottoman civilisation. Additional to its architectural and historical interest itcontains as a museum, superb and unrivalled collections of porcelains, Armour, jewels, illuminated manuscripts and many belongings of the Sultans. (a 6-8 hours tour) |
| Bosphorus by night | Dinner Cruise on the Bosphorus, the winding strait that seperates Europe from Asia. Enjoy the view of the old marble palaces and ancient fortresses. An a la cart menue on board offers a rich variety of turkish dishes and specialities. |
Pre and Post-congress tours
Pergamum, (3 days & 2 Nights)
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Day 1: Flight from Istanbul to Izmir. Visiting Aphrodisias, qn qncient city dedicated to the Goddess of love, visiting ancient Hierapolis (Pamukkale) a spa where calcareous hot springs descending over hunderds of meters have created fascinating travertine in the form of white terraces and basins. Day 2: Driving to the Asklepium, an ancient medical center built in the name of Aesculapis, god of medicine. Next stop in Pergamum the home of Galen, a renown doctor and surgeon. Visit Athena and Trojan temples, the temple of Zeus, great library and the ancient library. Day 3: Visiting Ephesus, the best-preserved Roman site after Pompei. It is the city dedicated to Artemis. The visit includes Odeum, council house, marmorean way and the temple of Artemis (Diana). Visiting Basilica and Tomb of St. John and the house of Virgin Mary. Flying back to Istanbul. |
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Cappadocia (3 days and 2 Nights) |
Day 1: Flight to Cappadocia where the wind the weather has eroded the stone into peaks, cones and obelisks called fairy chimneys. Visiting Devrent and Pasabagi where the monk Simeon has lived. On the afternoon visiting the Göreme national park. There are 15 churches large and small, seven refectories and various tombs and cellars including wine cellars. Day 2: Full day tour of Cappadocia by land and air (warm air baloons). Visiting the Derinkuyu - the underground city, an extremely complex underground city built by the first Christians in order to hide themselves from the Romans, consisting seven layers, rooms for grain storage, the stabling of animals, aging of wine and every possible necessity of rural life. Day 3: Visiting Sinasos, experience of pottery making. Visiting ancient stone-sculptured houses with balcony and windows. Last stop at the Keslik Monastry. Flight back to Istanbul. |