Month: April 2012

Istanbul City Break Package 5 days

20/04/2012 Easytraveller No Comments Vacation Packages

Istanbul Bosporus BridgeSee the fascinating Istanbul in details, admire the glory of the past, see the modern life of Turkey and bargain in the Bazaars of the  city

Hagia Sophia Istanbul Turkey  DAY 1: ISTANBUL: Upon your arrival you will be ransferred to your hotel. Balance of day at leisure.

DAY 2: ISTANBUL: After breakfast full day visit to Istanbul. Visits to the outstanding Bosporus Istanbul Turkeymonuments of Ottoman & Byzantine Empires, the Roman Hippodrome, Hagia Sophia (closed on Mondays), Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Soliman the Magnificent Mosque and Grand Bazaar with over 4000 stores. Lunch at local restaurant & back to the hotel at dusk.

Top Kapi Museum Istanbul Turkey  DAY 3: ISTANBUL – BOSPORUS: Short cruise along the Bosphorus, the strait that separates Europe from Asia. Enjoy the view of the wooden villas, marble palaces and ancient fortresses. Landing on the European side & back to hotel.

DAY 4: ISTANBUL – TWO CONTINENTS:  Afternoon departure for the intercontinental bridge of Bosporus,  Bosporus Istanbul Turkeyto continue to the Camlica hill at the Asiatic part of Turkey and view the magnificent Istanbul panoramically. Then visit the Beylerbeyi Palace and a typical fish village along the coast of Bosporus with time at leisure for shopping.
DAY 5: ISTANBUL-AIRPORT: According to your departure flight, you will be transferred to the airport.

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Religious Tourism grows up in Turkey

07/04/2012 Easytraveller 2 Comments Travel News

Hagia Sophia IstanbulCultural,  historical and  religious wealth spots in Turkey offer all the major beliefs of the world as Islam and Christianity a great opportunity for visiting the country.
Religious tourism or pilgrim tourism in Turkey is growing in popularity. These tours are perfect for people who want to trace back the history of their religion, visit Biblical places and hear the legends related to the apostles. Many luxurious or even cheap holidays in Turkey include the following hot spots of religious tourism.

Hagia Sophia Church, Istanbul
Located in Istanbul, it is a legacy made for both Christian and Muslim culture. It was originally a church converted into a mosque by Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror. Here, you will see one of the most beautiful architectural designs. The magnificent dome will take your breath away as it is almost 56 meters high and 31 meters in diameter. It was included in UNESCO’s List of World Heritage.
Ephesus, Izmir
Located near the Aegean Sea, it is one of the greatest cities of the Greeks in Asia Minor. It Ephesus Turkey is a sacred site for Christians due to its strong association with biblical figures such as Apostle Paul, John the Baptist and Mary. It is also a tourist attraction for travellers on Mediterranean cruises. It used to be home of the Temple of Artemis which is included in the Seven Wonders of the World.
Chora Church, Kariye Müzesi
Just like Hagia Sophia, Chora Church was also a church that was converted into a mosque. Chora Church Istanbul TurkeyIt is one of the most beautiful examples of a Byzantine church. Inside the building is a beautiful interior covered with fine mosaics and frescoes. These paintings are of religious figures such as Mary, Joseph and Moses.
Church of St. Peter, Antakya
Church of Saint Peter Antakya Turkey  Antakya or Antioch is the place where Peter lived. This small cave church is regarded as the world’s first church where saints named the new religion Christianity. It is believed to be carved by Peter himself. The church also includes pieces of floor mosaics and frescoes.
Pool of Sacred Fish, Urfa
Known as the place where King Nimrod attempted to murder Abraham by throwing himPool_of_Sacred_Fish_Urfa_Turkey into a furnace. It was believed that with God’s will, fire turned into water and wood turned to carps. Here, you can enjoy the scenic beauty and appreciate the infrastructures that surround it.
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