CERAMIC TOUR IN TURKEY
CERAMIC TOUR IN TURKEY Red Clay – White Clay – Tiles – Quartz and More January 27 - February 5, 2015 Treasures of Asia Minor for lovers of culture Experience the making of ceramic pieces while traveling from magical Istanbul to stunning Capadocia Organized by Cenk Eronat, Director of Art Tours in Turkey CERAMIC TOUR IN TURKEY Red Clay – White Clay – Tiles – Quartz & more ISTANBUL – ANKARA – CAPPADOCIA – ESKISEHIR – BURSA - IZNIK Jan 27 Arrival to Istanbul Upon arrival, guests will be greeted by a representative at the airport. Guests will experience a short sightseeing tour of Istanbul as a form of an introduction. To give some history of this mesmerizing city, Istanbul has been considered the capital of two world empires- the Byzantine and Ottoman. Istanbul is considered to be the cultural bridge between the east and west since the archaic period. There is a bridge that actually connects Europe to Asia is located in Istanbul and separated by the Bosphorous strait. It is a city of social and religious toleration, being the home of three major religions, Islam, Christian and Judaism. Because of the cultural and religious infusion, Istanbul has been influenced artistically as well. After the mini-sightseeing tour, guests will be directed to the hotel and stay overnight. Jan 28 Istanbul After breakfast, guests will have the chance to tour the most popular historical sites in Istanbul. One of those places will be the Roman hippodrome. This social center of the empire hosted many events throughout their reign in the capital of Constantinople of the Byzantine era. Today, the center is merely called the Sultanahmet square as it is located in that area. After walking around the square, guests will then proceed to the Islamic Art Museum which is the home to artifacts from the Seljukida and Ottoman periods. From there, guests will continue to the infamous Blue Mosque. After the mosque, guests will then proceed to Hagia Sophia, which can be considered a world wonder due to all the different influences. From being a church during the Byzantine era to converting to a mosque during the Ottoman reign, both cultures can still be seen all through out. Once the tour has concluded, guests will return to the hotel. Jan 29 Istanbul Today guests will continue to explore Istanbul. First stop will be visiting the former Ottoman Sultans residence – the Topkapi Palace. From there guests will continue to visit archaeological museums in that area. These museums are homes to some of the best samples of ancient Turkish pottery and ceramics. After the tour is concluded, guests will return back to the hotel and stay overnight. Jan 30 Istanbul – Ankara Today guests will be driven to Ankara to visit the Anatolian Civilizations Museum. In this museum, guests will have the opportunity to experience ancient Assyrian and Hittite pottery. With the tour concluded, guests will stay overnight in Ankara. Jan 31 Ankara – Cappadocia After a short visit in the capital, the next stop for guests ( via Salt Lake) will be another place that can be considered a world wonder – Cappadocia. Guests will stay overnight in Cappadocia. Feb 1 Cappadocia This day is reserved to explore the intriguing Cappadocia. Guests will visit the valleys and villages such as: Camel Valley, Pasabag valley and fairy chimneys. Guests will also visit a local school where they teach the art of carpet weaving. Guests will have the chance to discover one of the oldest art forms in Turkey. Carpet weaving first began with the arrival of the Turkish tribes from Central Asia, who settled in this region. For the afternoon, guests will partake in a red clay workshop in a pottery factory. (Red clay works) Feb 2 Cappadocia Guests will continue to discover Cappadocia. This day is reserved to visit an underground city, the Goreme open air museum, and the Onyx Factory. In the afternoon, once all tours have concluded, guests will return to the pottery factory for a white clay workshop and will stay overnight in Cappadocia. Feb 3 Cappadocia – Eskisehir Guests will be driven to Eskisehir from Cappadocia. Once there, they wil visit the Meerschaum museum. (Meerschaum is a soft white mineral sometimes found floating on the Black Sea, and rather suggestive of sea-foam. It is opaque and of white, grey or cream color, breaking with a conchoidal or fine earthy fracture, and occasionally fibrous in texture). Guests will stay overnight in Eskisehir. Feb 4 Eskisehir – Bursa – Iznik – Istanbul Guests will be driven to Bursa from Eskisehir. From there, they will get to visit the famous silk bazaar. Once the tour has concluded, guests will be driven to Iznik to visit a ceramic factory. The ceramic factories in Iznik are special because the pottery is greatly influenced by the Seljuk empire. After the tour of the factory, guests will return back to Istanbul and enjoy a farewell dinner and stay overnight in Istanbul. Feb 5 Istanbul airport Guests will be transfered to Istanbul airport which will conclude our services. Ankara Cappadocia $3.690 per person in double occupancy. Please add $585 for single supplement. INCLUDING: • 9 nights 4 star hotel accommodation as below: • Transportations with AC vehicles • 4 nights in Istanbul • All entry fees to the sites & museums mentioned on the program • 1 night in Ankara • Local taxes & service charges • 3 nights in Cappadocia • 1 night in Eskisehir • Comprehensive sightseeings as specified in the program • Professional licensed english speaking tour guide Hagia Sophia EXCLUDING: • Meals which are not listed at the itinerary • All drinks and personal expenses • Daily breakfasts (B) • Turkish Visa Fee • 9 dinners (D) • Tips N.B. This program is subject to change. However, the content of the program will be respected. N.B. This program is subject to change. However, the content of the program will be respected. Istanbul Galata Tower Payment Procedure: Payment procedure: $ 3.690 per person based on double occupancy. Please add $585 for single supplement. Please inquire about dates and availability.$600 deposit required per traveler for booking the tour. Basak Malone LLC Address: 525 Broadway New York, NY 10012 Swift #: CHASUS33 Routing#: 021202337 Account# 931711493 IMPORTANT : TURKISH VISA – New Online Regulation: Istanbul Lamps Turkish Minister of Culture and Tourism stated that for visiting Turkey no more “stamp” visas on arrival at the airport. US and Canadian citizens who will visit Turkey need to purchase the Turkish visa online, prior to arrival. The new procedure will require applying for an e-visa online. Here’s the link: https://www.evisa.gov.tr/en/tour/ Cancellation Penalty: • 59-45 days prior to departure: 25% • 44-30 days prior to departure: 50% • 29-15 days prior to departure: 75% • 14-1 days prior to departure: No refund Travel Insurance: Travel insurance may be given as a separate package at an extra cost. Travel Insurance agreement is a contract between the traveler and the respective insurance company. For registration and payment, please contact : Basak Malone 917-971-2528 or [email protected] Blue Mosque
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