'ŞILE&AĞVA' LI ISTANBUL CULTURE AND PLEASURE TOUR
IZMIR - SILE - AGVA - CAMLICA HILL - BEYLERBEYI PALACE
We start our journey by picking you up from various meeting points between 23:00 and 01:00. In the morning, we reach Agva, reflective of the beauty and atmosphere of the Black Sea, which is Istanbul's backyard. After having our breakfast in Agva, we offer a boat tour on the Göksu River for our interested guests (extra). Then, we head to Sile to photograph the Sile Lighthouse located at a high point in Sile. After that, we make our purchases of the famous Sile Fabric. After having our tea and coffee, we arrive at Yedi Tepe Istanbul. We enjoy our coffee accompanied by a fantastic view at Camlica Hill, the highest hill in Istanbul and an iconic location of Yeşilçam films. After some free time, we arrive at Beylerbeyi Palace, which houses some of the finest examples of gold craftsmanship, one of Istanbul's symbols. We see the palace and check into our hotel for dinner and accommodation.
DOLMABAHÇE PALACE - HISTORICAL PENINSULA - GALATA TOWER - GALATA BRIDGE - SULTANAHMET SQUARE - Hagia Sophia - TOPKAPI PALACE - HIPPODROME - BOSPHORUS TOUR After having our breakfast at the hotel in the morning, we cross the Bosphorus Bridge and arrive at the Dolmabahçe Palace located in Beşiktaş. Built in the 19th century by combining European and Ottoman architectural styles, Dolmabahçe Palace served as the late residence of the Ottoman Dynasty after Topkapi Palace and is where our leader was bid farewell in 1938. We visit the rooms of this historic palace and see the room where our leader closed his eyes. With respect, love, and longing, we leave the palace and reach Istanbul's Historical Peninsula. First, we go up to the Galata Tower, which offers a bird's eye view of this unique beauty, possessing one of the world's most beautiful views. Then, we continue by bus across the Galata Bridge and begin a journey full of history in Sultanahmet Square. History bursts forth here... We visit Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, the Sultanahmet Mosque, and the Hippodrome (At Meydanı) with the guidance of our tour guide. We have our lunch at the famous Sultanahmet Meatballs Restaurant. We see the Taksim Monument, where the scene depicting children protesting their families in the unforgettable film "Neşeli Günler" featuring Adile Naşit and Münir Özkul was filmed. We take a walk down the famous Istiklal Street, the heart of Istanbul, and give free time for guests who want to shop. After our lunch, we head to Eminönü and start our Bosphorus tour on our special boat reserved for BellimaTur. (extra) Enjoying the entertaining narratives of our guide, we listen to information about exquisite structures such as Çırağan Palace, Rumeli Fortress, and the Maiden's Tower, as well as the historic mansions and pavilions lined up like pearls on both sides of the Bosphorus. After a tiring yet beautiful day, we return to our hotel for dinner and accommodation. After having dinner, guests who wish can participate in musical entertainment at venues in KUMKAPI or GALATA BRIDGE.
PİERRE LOTİ - NOSTALGIC BIG ISLAND TOUR - IZMIR After having breakfast at the hotel, we leave the hotel with our belongings and head to our first stop, PIERRE LOTI HILL. At the beginning of a beautiful day, a coffee and photo break accompanied by a magnificent Golden Horn view will serve as an opportunity to relive Istanbul. After spending enjoyable time here, we take the ferry to the Prens Islands from Kadıköy Bostancı Pier, visiting BÜYÜKADA, one of the most beautiful routes of the tour. On this car-free island, you can stroll through the streets adorned with bougainvillea, rent a bicycle, or take a short island tour with electric vehicles. We start our return journey, adding beautiful images of ISTANBUL that will not easily fade from our memories to our memories. After a lovely tour with suitable breaks, we return to IZMIR, following the route through Balıkesir-Akhisar-Manisa. We say goodbye, hoping to meet again on another tour.