This is a light program for the senior citizens. Take the advantage of the health coming from underground! Get the essential minerals by your skin, recharge the battery of your life. Soothe your tired bones with 10000 bubbles from the magic recipe of the spring water and explore the cradle of civilization at the same time. Don’t rush! Just relax and see the light.. 

DAY 1 ISTANBUL

Welcome to Istanbul. The capital of all empires, Deren Koray Tourism staff will be waiting for your transfer to your hotel situated in the heart of Istanbul. It will be pleasure to remind you that you’ll gain your health from the secret power of underground. A brief information, some dos and don’ts  will be given at the lobby. Please take your time and rest. The perfunctory exploration around hotel is at your leisure. [B]

DAY 2 ISTANBUL

Today is dedicated to find out the landmarks of Istanbul. We’ll start with the magnificent Blue Mosque famous for blue and white Iznik tiles built between 1609-1616. We’ll proceed for the ancient Hippodrome, the scene of chariot races and the center of Byzantine civic life, stood in the open space. Hagia Sophia, one of the finest buildings of all time built by Justinianus the Great exploring the majestic serenity and the fine Byzantine mosaics of the building. Lunch at Konyali one of the well-known restaurants in Istanbul. Time to visit Topkapi Palace having the galleries exhibiting the imperial collections of gorgeous crystal, silver and Chinese porcelain in Ottoman era. Visit Harem, the secluded quarters of the wives, concubines and children of the sultan, charms visitors, an exhibition of imperial costumes worn by the sultans and their families, the famous jewels of the treasury and a priceless collection of miniatures from medieval manuscripts. Finally we’ll depart for gorgeous Grand Bazaar having over 4000 shops inside. Ready to get lost? Go on then. Late at night we’ll join informative light & sound show in the front of Blue Mosque. For those willing to have the real experience of the Traditional Turkish Bath, we’ll have a special arrangements at Cagaloglu Hamami. [B] [L] [D]

DAY 3 YALOVA

This morning after breakfast we’ll pass thru the Bosphorus Bridge linking two continents. You’ll be in the Eurosia. Later we’ll arrive at Darica for car-ferry in order to reach Yalova. These thermal springs are situated 11 km southwest of Yalova with a bed capacity of 600- 800 in hotels and guest houses. The thermal waters contain sulfur, sodium and calcium (55-60’C) and are suitable for drinking and bathing cures. Beneficial for rheumatic, gynecologic, urinary and nervous complaints and controlling cholesterol and lipid level. Get the advantage of the chemical composition of the thermal water.   [B] [L] [D]
 

DAY 4 YALOVA

In the morning we’ll visit The Ataturk Mansion, now a museum, built in 1929, Ataturk's former summer residence displays original furnishings from the early 20th century. Later we’ll have a half day excursion to Cinarcik has lovely beaches and modern holiday complexes. En route Karaca Arboretum where you can observe different type of plants. A city tour and return to Yalova hot springs, one of best places in Turkey. Enjoy the curative thermal bath waters. By the way there's a wonderful panoramic view of the entire thermal district center from the top of a hill overlooking the city.  [B] [L] [D]

DAY 5 BURSA

Today we’ll arrive in Green Bursa, the first capital of the Ottoman Empire having many important Ottoman buildings remain. Bursa was, and is still, famous for its silk trade, towel manufacture and thermal springs. Check-in at the hotel desk, and after lunch (famous regional dish doner kebab consist of dish of bread, tomato sauce, strips of grilled meat, melted butter and yogurt) at Kebapci Iskender who is professional about his cooking style since 1867. Then we’ll have city tour. Yesil Turbe the Green Tomb, Emir Sultan Hazretleri, proceed to the covered bazaar area, with its narrow streets caravanserais, bedesten and silk products then we’ll visit Ulu Mosque where 3 religious perfectly blended onto building. Later we’ll be served traditional charcoal semaver tea at Yildiz Park. At night after dinner, you’ll relax at Traditional Turkish Bath in a very healthy way since the chemical composition of the water is something so special for your body. Here is a small tip. Get one of the masseurs in the bath for a deep massage. [B] [L] [D]

DAY 6 BURSA

Today you’ll feel yourself healthy. We’ll take you to the Teferruc for Ulu Mountain. You’ll admire the scenery from the cable car. Uludag is the largest winter-sports center in Turkey and offers a variety of activities, accommodation and entertainment 36 kilometers from Bursa. Uludag is also a national park is well worth a visit at any time of the year for the lovely views and wonderful fresh air. At lunch we’ll have a barbecue in Sarialan. The fresh food and air will make your day trip pleasant one. It’ll be your life’s barbecue in Mountain Olympos. Late in the afternoon we’ll turn back to the hotel for your thermal treatment and dinner. The rest of the night is at your leisure.  [B] [L] [D]

DAY 7 IZMIR

In the morning we’ll depart for Izmir one of the important thermal sites in Turkey. En route we’ll give a lunch break and pop-in Akhisar (Thyatira) one of the Seven Churches mentioned in the Book of Revelation. Thru Manisa that having splendid examples of Seljuk and Ottoman architecture, we’ll arrive Izmir. Check-in at hotel and relax till dusk in your special thermal pool as ancient people did. At night we’ll take you to very special fish restaurant. Late at night enjoy your entertainment program at hotel.  [B] [L] [D]

DAY 8 IZMIR – EPHESUS

In the morning we’ll depart for Ephesus where St. Paul Preached, Heracletes Gate, Curates Street, Scholastic Baths, Celcus Library, Marble Road, Great Theater, Arcadian way, (Harbor Street), The Basilica of St. John, Virgin Mary’s House. After Ephesus, we’ll depart for Selcuk and typical Turkish Village Sirince. Taste the vine & gozleme cooked in wooden stove. We’ll drive to Kusadasi, or Bird Island is a lovely port built along the shores of a glittering bay with amazing shopping, jewelry, leather and souvenir facilities, visiting the castle at Guvercin ada, having a traditional Turkish coffee under the authentic Turkish marquee, shopping from grand bazaar. Late at night we’ll turn back to the hotel. Just rest at your thermal pool since your body needs this.   [B] [L] [D]

DAY 9 IZMIR – CITY TOUR

Today we’ll explore the pearl of Aegean Region. Starting to visit Velvet Castle & Agora, watch the spectacular view from here for Izmir Bay. Time to visit Bayrakli where the original city was established in the 3rd millennium B.C. and one of the Seven Churches mentioned as Smyrna in the book of Revelation. Proceed for ancient Konak Mosque, Izmir clock tower which is the symbol of Izmir, walking towards to Ethnography Museum in Varyant, visiting the museum and Kemeralti Grand Bazaar, Kizlararagasi Hani where the traditional “Tiredness Coffee” will be served, and Hisaronu. Get ready your life’s night out! At night we’ll invite you to a dinner in a very traditional way at Authentic Middle Asia Restaurant in Kemalpasa & Turkish night, explore the real culture of the Turks.   [B] [L] [D]

DAY 10 PAMUKKALE

Today we’ll depart for Denizli en route the ruins of ancient Sart (Sardis), once the capital of the Lydian realm of Croesus, lie on the Sart Cayi (Pactole River). Here the first coins were minted. For lunch we'll offer regional meatballs cooked by wooden fire in Salihli. Time to pop-in Buldan & drink natural mineral water, examine the embroidery center of Aegean Region, Arrive at Pamukkale, magical and spectacular natural site, unique in the world, that declared a world heritage site by UNESCO, Here is a fairyland of dazzling white, petrified castles. Thermal spring waters laden with calcareous salts running off the plateau's edge have created this fantastic formation of stalactites, cataracts and basins. The hot springs have been used since Roman times for their therapeutic powers. Now she waits you.  [B] [L] [D]

DAY 11 PAMUKKALE

Today we’ll visit Hierapolis with its best-preserved baths. The Basilica (dated back 6th Century AD), The temple of Apollo, the well preserved theater that can cater 14.000 spectator at a time. The church was devoted to St. Philip and the Domitian Arch, the Necropolis, Because of the healthy water of Pamukkale this city once was called as a Sacred city. Time to have lunch and rest a bit. Yörük restaurant is the best place for your entertainment and animation with delicious Turkish food. After lunch, we’ll enter Aphrodisias, one of the important religious sites dated back to 2800 BC. The temple of Aphrodisias, the city walls, The ruins of Sebasteion; the theater established in late Hellenistic period; the sculptures (mostly displayed in the museum), the ruins of the baths (not for swimming for today, sorry!), the gymnasium, the Byzantium Stavropolis are the major sights. Along the Acropolis we’ll examine the baths with carved gates devoted both Aphrodite and Hadrian; the big pool which was excavated by the archaeologists in the recent years, the most beautiful marble construction the Odeon. The Temple of Aphrodite, the Bishop’s church, the two columned Tetraphylon and well-preserved stadium for 30000 spectator. Later we’ll turn back to hotel. We know you’re anxious about swimming in the thermal baths of Pamukkale.  [B] [L] [D]

DAY 12 END OF OUR SERVICE

Today we’ll provide all your transfers. In the morning we’ll depart for Izmir Adnan Menderes airport for Istanbul. Time to have your present in order to make this trip memorial. It’ll be pleasure to host you in Turkey again as there are so many things to see. Thanks for choosing the right agency. [B]  (An overnight stay may be arranged in Izmir or Istanbul)

By D&K, what you see is what you get Enjoy your stay !

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