Full Day Tour
13/14/15 June 2008
Euro 80.00/per person
 
Visit the Blue Mosque which is thought by many to be the most splendid of the imperial mosques in the city, with its graceful cascade of domes and its blue tiles. Next stop is the Hippodrome, center of chariot races and all sorts of civil activities during the Byzantine times. Then proceed to St. Sophia. This ancient basilica from the 6th century is one of the architectural marvels of all times. Lunch in Konyali Restaurant . The famous Topkapi Palace of the Ottoman sultans, being the most extensive and fascinating monument of Ottoman civil architecture in existence. It contains superb and unrivaled collections of porcelains, jewels, calligraphy and many objects of art formerly belonging to the sultans. Finally proceed to the Grand Bazaar, one of the most interesting and irresistable attractions of Istanbul.
Cappadocia
16-18 June 2008
Euro 350.00/per person min 10 pax
The ancient region of Cappadocia lies in central Anatolia, between the cities of Nevsehir, Kayseri and Nigde. Here, the traveller finds one of the most fantastic landscapes in the world. Three million years ago, violent eruptions of the volcanoes Mt. Erciyes (3891m) and Mt. Hasan (3250m) covered the surrounding plateau with tuff. Wind and weather have eroded the soft volcanic rock into hundreds of strangely shaped pillars, cones and "fairy chimneys", often very tall, and in every shade from pink through yellow to russet browns.
 Since the most ancient of times, men have hollowed out troglodyte dwellings in this soft rock, and here, at the dawn of Christianity, the early Christians made countless cave churches, chapels and monasteries. There are over 600 churches scattered through the valleys. The art style of the churches can best be considered in two categories: the 8th and 9th centuries are the iconoclastic years, with decorations in red earth tones and symbolism in simple geometric motifs; the 10th to the 13th centuries saw decorations on a plaster base and show the lives of Christ and various saints. Interestingly, in some of the churches the frescoes of the later period have fallen off, revealing earlier decorations underneath. The architectural plan of the churches is uncomplicated.
Also in this region are a number of underground cities which were used by Christians as places to retreat to and live in until danger from their enemies had passed. These cities were well-hidden and safe. There were rooms for grain storage, stables, sleeping chambers, kitchens and air shafts. Today they are well-lit and would be an interesting part of your tour.
The Tour includes
- 2 complete days of tour with a air-conditioned midi-bus
- Professional Licensed Tour Guide
- 2 night accommodation in a 4 star hotel (including breakfast and dinner)
- Entrance fees for Zelve & Göreme & Avanos & Kaymanklı & Çavuin & Paşabağ open air museums
- Transfer from Kayseri Airport to Cappadocia for both ways
The Tour does not include
- Istanbul - Kayseri - Istanbul flight tickets
- Extra demanded tours.
- Drinks consumed during dinner
- Transfer from the hotel to Istanbul airport and from Istanbul airport to the hotel.
- Private expenses, minibar, telephone calls etc.
- Lunch
- Transfer from Kayseri airport to the hotel and from the hotel to Kayseri airport with a professional guide.
Please print the form and fax it to the congress secretariet.
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