KUANTUM TRAVEL
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KUANTUM TRAVEL
KUANTUM TRAVEL WINTER SEASON www.tour4arabs.com 1 LUXURY FAMILY VACATION Dear Guests; A Travel Agency established in 2010, authorized by the Turkish Ministry of Tourism and a member of Türsab ( Association of Turkish Travel Agencies ) under the operation license number A7042 also active in various markets; real Estates Construction and Medical textile export throughout Turkey, The Middle East & the United kingdom. Majors: We are a full service Tour Operator & Destination Management Company ( DMC ) offering high quality services, range from hotels reservation to tours and itinerary planning to all Turkey’s most fascinating regions and countries. Kuantum Departments : Kuantum Travel Consists of a professional, experienced and well-trained teamwork divided into: Sales Department , Marketing Department, Reservations Department, Accounting Department, Operation Department, IT Department, Led by Mr. Aydin Ulçay, the General Manager with more than fifteen years in tourism field, a civil Engineer,and a holder of Business Adminstrations Master, and an Economy B.A Kuantum Services: Hotels of different categories and private accommodation Reservations. Hotel bookings and private accommodation arrangements with exclusive rates all over Turkey Group tours: Enjoy savings and social interaction by travelling as part of a group . Private tours: Almost all Kuantum group tours can be taken on a private basis and we also have a dedicated collection of private tour itineraries. Tailor-made tours : Our expert tour consultants will be pleased to suggest ideas to complement your own ,and to organise the most appropriate programme to suit your interests, time and budget. It’s about using our expert knowledge of holiday destinations to make sure reality exceeds your expectations. Cruises: For those seeking to combine the excitement of discovery travel with the relaxation and comfort of cruising ,we offer private yacht cruises and genuine travel experiences, often to places not easily reached by other means ,and with an emphasis on excursions accompanied by expert guides. Full tourist packages: Providing accommodations along with transfers and tours all over Turkey Cars Rental & VIP services Transfers: Guided transfer and excursion arrangements all over Turkey with a wide range of vehicles Congresses & Business Meetings : It is our mission to make all arrangements and needs To accomplish your Conferences and business meetings with super service. Medical & patient treatment programmes: In collaboration with the best medical centers in Turkey. Domestic airlines booking: Among all turkey cities Our vision : Hospitality is an important part part of Turkish culture, based on the premise that strangers are guests of God and should be afforded a warm welcome. We have tried to take on this delightful, refreshing attitude as a part of our company philosophy. We understand the importance of first - and last – impressions Our goal: Guest satisfaction. Trust and respect, representing the absolute customer satisfaction in the foreground, integrated with the staff, prominent corporate identity, national and international level is an exemplary enterprise services Innovative approach to understand the exact needs of our customers’ quality expectations, meet above the longterm commitment to increase. Wherever you choose to travel with Kuantum Travel, you can travel with confidence.; the expertise and experience of our Tour Consultants and the knowledge and enthusiasm of our guides and local representatives, all enable you to be fully informed before you book and carefree when you travel 2 TURKEY So much more than a beach holiday... Turkey is a land steeped in myth and legend, an open-air museum displaying the remains of 10,000 years of history. A land where you can be sure of a warm welcome from friendly local people for whom hospitality is a way of life. Central Anatolia is home to the oldest known settlement in the world, Catalhoyuk, dating back to 6,500 BC. Sixteen ancient civilisations, from the Hittites to the Ottomans have contributed to this exotic paradise over thousands of years. Travel along roads that great warriors, colourful silk caravans and couriers of mail or secret treaties passed along many centuries before. Anatolia was the home of Herodotus, the Father of History, and Homer who wrote of the Trojan wars in his Iliada. It was also home to Mevlana who founded the movement known as the ‘Whirling Dervishes’, the birthplace of St. Nicholas (Santa Claus) and the place where the Virgin Mary spent her last days. Turkey is home to no less than nine UNESCO World Heritage Sites including the historic areas of Istanbul -where the 6th Century Aya Sofya and the 16th century Suleymaniye Mosque are particular highlights - the Goreme National Park in the fascinating region of Cappadocia, which is famed for its “fairy chimney” lunar-like rock formations and vast underground cities, and the natural wonder that is the calcium cliffs of Pamukkale or the “Cotton Castle” as it is known in English. 279 beaches in Turkey have been awarded the coveted Blue Flag status and the crystal-clear waters of the Mediterranean and Aegean regions are commonly known as the Turquoise Coast on account of their vivid hue. This combines with countless stunning inlets, isolated beaches and uninhabited islands to make the celebrated “Blue Cruise” route, one of the most idyllic sailing spots in the world. For the Turks, a meal is a social event, so you can relax and take your time over your food. The Turkish cuisine is one of the best in the world and the delicious food combined with reasonable prices in local restaurants “lokanta”, will ensure that eating out is one of the main highlights of your holiday. An evening begins with the ‘meze’, lots of small plates of hot and cold starters, which can almost be a meal in themselves. There are more types of kebab than you have ever imagined, made from succulent meat. Vegetarians too will be spoilt for choice with a variety of stuffed vegetable ‘dolmas’. The fact that Turkey is surrounded by sea on three sides - the Mediterranean, Black Sea and Aegean Sea - means that there is an abundant supply of fish and a variety of seafood, often freshly caught that day. You should round off your meal with a cup of thick, sweet. Turkish coffee and a morsel of the world famous Turkish Delight. Breakfast in most Turkish hotels is fresh white bread, crumbly ‘white’ cheese, (similar to feta), olives, jam or honey and often tomatoes and cucumber, which is traditionally washed down with strong, sweet black tea, served in a glass. The shopping experience takes on a whole new meaning in Turkey, once you have lost your inhibitions, you will find that haggling over the price is half the fun of the purchase. Bartering can be hard work and you will often be offered a glass of apple tea to assist the process. Bargains include carpets and gold. This brochure can only offer a small insight into this captivating destination, with its beautiful beaches, unspoilt villages, undiscovered coves and towns, breathtaking scenery, mountains that appear to rise out of the sea, cities that sparkle with life and brilliant sunshine, all contributing to the holiday paradise that is Turkey. 3 ISTANBUL There is no other metropolis in the world that is founded on two continents. Istanbul The Capital of 3 great empires,the host for the cultures of the communities that have been living in ANATOLIA for thousands of years. Having served as the capital of Roman,Byztian and Ottoman Empire respectively,Istanbul is hopeful with its modern future preserving the heritage of the past proudly. The city of Istanbul is really fascinating with its museums,churches,palaces,mosques,naturel parks,restaurants,shoppingmalls.It was selected the culturel capital of Europe in 2010. Worth to See in and around Istanbul SULTANAHMET MOSQUE (BLUE MOSQUE) More familiarly known as the Blue Mosque due to its interior panelling of blue and white Iznik tiles, it was built for Sultan Ahmet I between 1609-1616. TOPKAPI PALACE The opulent home of the Ottoman Sultans from the 15th-19th centuries, highlights include the Harem, the treasury with the famous Spoonmaker’s Diamond and the Topkapi Dagger. VIALAND In addition to the mega theme park, Vialand also includes 250 stores, a 15,000 performing space and an area of greenery spanning 5,000 trees. GRAND BAZAAR One of the oldest and largest covered markets in the world, this is the perfect place to hunt for your holiday souvenirs in the labyrinth of streets and passages which house over 4000 shops. THE BOSPHORUS Take a cruise along the strait that separates Europe and Asia passing stunning buildings such as the Dolmabahge Palace, as you head towards the Black Sea. BEYLERBEYI PALACE Located in the Asian side of Istanbul was used to be a summer residence Palace by Ottoman Empire. MINIATURK Minimized theme park of a great country.Projects contains 1/25 scale from Turkey PRINCESS ISLAND There are 9 islands at all called Princess.Famous with pine wood trees,summer houses and horse drawn carriages. TAKSIM SQUARE Taksim is one of the most important center in Istanbul.Also became a popular Sisli,Nisantasi,Osmanbey and Pera as neighbourhood.The best known street in Taksim is Istiklal Street where you can find,window shops,cafes,restaurants,cinemas,bookshops ORTAKOY Located just under the Bosphorus suspension bridge.Open area nice view with restaurants. EMIRGAN PARK Park has cover 325.000 squaremeters that has many pine,lime trees also historical pavilions.The Park is like heaven in the earth. CAFE PIERRE LOTI Located on the Europian side and wonderfull view overlooking to Golden Horn Harbour. ULUS PARK Located in Ulus Area .Wonderful view overlooking the Bosphorus scene. CAMLICA HILL Located in Asian Minor of Istanbul.The highest point of Istanbul wonderful view overlooking to Bosphorus and part of Istanbul. 4 ISTANBUL HOTELS RADISSON BLU HOTEL PERA - Taksim (Deluxe) Explore memorable attractions from Istanbul city centre hotel’s location Strategically situated in the Golden Horn’s Taksim district of Istanbul, this city centre hotel’s location provides the perfect starting point for guests to experience an array of attractions. Important and exotic sites like the Taksim Square, Istiklal Street and Old City are minutes away. Additionally, the Lutfi Kırdar Convention and Exhibition Centre and the Istanbul Convention and Exhibition Centre (ICEC) are just a few kilometres from the hotel’s front door. Sishane Metro Station - walking distance Taksim Square - 0.5 km Karaköy Port - 1.5 km Sirkeci Train Station - 3.5 km http://www.radissonblu.com.tr/hotel-istanbul-pera GEZI HOTEL BOSPHORUS - Taksim (Deluxe) Ataturk Airport ( IST ) 25 km Sabiha Gokcen Airport ( SAW ) 50 km Metro Station 100 m Istiklal Street 150 m Kanyon Shopping Mall 5,5 km Istinye Park Shopping Mall 12,3 km Cevahir Shopping Mall 3,7 km Nisantası Area 1.5 Km www.gezibosphorus.com 5 THE MARMARA HOTEL - Taksim (Deluxe) The Marmara Taksim is at the center of business, shopping, theatre and entertainment districts, in the heart of Istanbul, Taksim Square. The Marmara Taksim offers magnificent views of the Bosphorus and Seraglio Point stretching all the way to the Sea of Marmara. The Marmara Taksim is 25 kilometers from Istanbul Ataturk International Airport ( IST) and 50 kilometers from Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) Taxis are available next to the hotel. A metro station is right across the street. taksim.themarmarahotels.com DIVAN HOTEL - Taksim (Deluxe) Encapsulating the beauty and charm of the vibrant city of Istanbul, the new Divan Istanbul is one of the area’s finest hotels, with a design that reflects the city’s rich architectural and cultural heritage. Atatürk International Airport is 25 km and approximately 45 minutes by car from the Divan Istanbul. www.divan.com.tr TITANIC BUSINESS EUROPE - B.paşa (Deluxe) Situated in Bayrampasa, the thriving central business district of Istanbul and with a convenient hotel location near Istanbul Ataturk Airport, Titanic Business Bayrampasa stands as one of the largest and most impressive 5-star hotel in the area. Conveniently located just a 20 minutes drive from Taksim and Sultanahmet, the hotel also offers easy access to the colorful Sultanahmet area as well as many landmarks, museums and corporate offices by public transport. Within 2 kilometers of our Istanbul central hotel, the upscale shopping mall Forum Istanbul and attractions like Turkuazoo Aquarium and Magic Ice Museum await their visitors. 6 TITANIC CITY HOTEL - Taksim Taksim Square, Istiklal Street, spectacular history, thriving culture, endless shopping, unbelievable dining and lively nightlife – this is Istanbul. Amid the whirl of excitement you will find Titanic City Hotel in Taksim, a timeless landmarked Istanbul hotel defining the next generation of style. GREEN PARK HOTEL - Taksim The Green Park Hotel Taksim is located in the hotels region of Taksim, Talimhane, considered as the heart of Istanbul and it provides guests business connections easily and enables walking to the main thoroughfares of the city. It is 18 km away from the Ataturk Airport. A cultural oasis amid a bustling metropolis, Titanic City Hotel Taksim continues the tradition of defining hospitality through unmatched four star plus service, with a modern spirit. NIDYA GALATAPORT - Tophane Ataturk Airport ( IST ) 25 km Sabiha Gokcen Airport 40 km TAXIM HILL HOTEL - Taksim Ataturk Airport ( IST ) 21 km Sabiha Gokcen Airport 50 km Ayasofya, Topkapı, Sultanahmet, Kapalıçarşı (covered Bazaar), Yerebatan Sarayı (Basilica Cisteen etc..) 3 km Metro Station 1 minute Shopping Malls Nişantaşı - Şişli – Etiler – Maslak 4- 5 - 9 - 16 km. (approximately) Kanyon Shopping Mall 5,5 km Being in the middle of transportation ways, it is easy to reach Nidya Hotel Galataport by tramway, underground, bus and ferry from anywhere in İstanbul. It is possible to reach our hotel from Atatürk Airport fromE-5 Motorway following Taksim route or from seaside way following Kabataş route Istiklal Street 1 minute Istinye Park Shopping Mall 12,3 km Cevahir Shopping Mall 3,7 km Nisantası Area 1.5 Km 7 SKY KAMER HOTEL - Beyazıt Sky Kamer Hotel is, within a few minutes of walking distance, in the vicinity of the İstanbul Laleli University, also the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia Museum, Grand Bazaar, Beyazid Public Library and City Public Library. Our guests have the opportunity to explore the benefits of our hotel’s great location wıth an opportunity of experiencing the shopping in the Laleli, Beyazıd and Grand Bazaar shopping centres. Sky Kamer is 13 kilometres from the İstanbul Atatürk Airport. www.skykamerhotel.com RAST HOTEL - Sultanahmet Rast Hotel is located in the middle of the Old City Sirkeci International Railway Station – 1.5 km. Karaköy International Sea Port – 2.5 km. Nearest Tram Station (Sultanahmet Stop) 100m. Atatürk Airport 20 km. Taksim Square 4 km. Sultan Ahmet Square 100 m. Coach Station 10 km. Ferry Port 1.5 km. www.rasthotel.com 8 ISTANBUL RESIDENCES THE MARIONS SUITE - Taksim Marions Hotel is located in Taksim, in the heart of Istanbul. This newly decorated suite otel is only 3 minute walk away from Taksim Square, metro and public transportation that takes you to the historical Sultanahmet peninsula where you will find Aya Sophia, Grand Bazaar, Spice Bazaar and more. Our hotel has 13 modern, light, spacious and comfortable suite rooms. Our great garden is also available for you to have your complimentary breakfast and start your day fresh. www.themarionssuite.com FRASER PLACE ANTHILL ISTANBUL - Şişli Fraser Place Anthill Istanbul is luxury serviced apartments with sweeping views over the Bosphorus, Blue Mosque and historic Old Town. Fraser Place Anthill Istanbul offers a superior alternative to conventional Istanbul hotels, whether you are travelling for business, on a short self-catering holiday or seeking long-term accommodation in Istanbul while relocating or on a training programme. With 116 design apartments from spacious one-bedroom apartments to magnificent four-bedroom penthouse suites in Istanbul’s prestigious Anthill Residence, Fraser Place is the accommodation of choice for anyone seeking a luxury hotel or serviced apartment in Istanbul. Spread out in stylish contemporary apartments featuring self-catering kitchens, high-speed WiFi and state-of-the-art entertainment systems. Enjoy complimentary access to the Anthill Residence’s superb facilities, including an indoor swimming pool, tennis and basketball courts, a gym with fitness classes, a sauna and a steam room. istanbul.frasershospitality.com 9 ISTANBUL DAILY TOURS Blue Mosque 1- BYZANTIAN -OTTOMAN RELICS TOUR ( FULL DAY WITH LUNCH) ST.SOPHIA, SULTANAHMET MOSQUE, HIPPODROME, GRAND BAZAAR, LUNCH, TOPKAPI PALACE, SULEYMANIYE MOSQUE SHOPPING : As Turkey is one of the best leather producing countries in the world.We will watch a fashion show in an outlet center which produces and manifactures different various great quality leatherware.It is a good opportunity to have a look at reasonable priced good quality leather accessories. 2- BOSPHORUS TOUR WITH ASIAN SIDE ( FULL DAY WITH LUNCH) SPICE MARKET (EGYPTIAN MARKET) : Tarditional market famous with fresh spices,nuts,cinnamon,saffron etc… built near the New Mosque. BOAT TRIP ON THE BOSPHORUS : An amazing cruise between the two continents,Europe and Asia,along the Bosphorus by the Dolmabahce and Beylerbeyi Palaces,wooden villas and Rumeli Fortress are being seen from the sea just near by the Black Sea. BEYLERBEYI PALACE : The summer residence of Ottoman Sultans located on the Asian side just by the Bosphorus. CAMLICA HILL : The highest point of Istanbul located on the asian minor.At the top of it you can see wonderfull view overlooking to Bosphorus harbour and a part of Istanbul SHOPPING : As Turkey is one of the best leather producing countries in the world.We will watch a fashion show in an outlet center which produces and manifactures different various great quality leatherware.It is a good opportunity to have a look at reasonable priced good quality leather accessories. Spice Market 10 3-PRINCESS ISLAND TOUR ( FULL DAY WITH LUNCH) Cruise on the Marmara sea to the Islands stop at the 4th one called Graet ISLAND ( BUYUK ADA).Tour goes on with riding on a horse carriage to trip around the island before lunch time. Afternoon free time for possible activities in the island , possible to see pine wood trees, nice summer houses and popular beaches. Return evening to Istanbul. SHOPPING : As Turkey is one of the best leather producing countries in the world.We will watch a fashion show in an outlet center which produces and manifactures different various great quality leatherware.It is a good opportunity to have a look at reasonable priced good quality leather accessories. 4- BURSA TOUR ( FULL DAY TOUR WITH LUNCH) Early departure transfer to ferry port and cruise to Yalova by car ferry.After one hour cruise arriving to Yalova and drive to city center Of Bursa.Visiting plane-tree which is 600 years old and drive up the mountain.Climbing down by teleferik (cable- car) and lunch will be served oriental Turkish restaurant decorated with Ottoman design.After lunch Grand Bazaar,Old silk market and ULU-Mosque will be visited before return. On the return way stop at Ozdilek Shopping Mall and Market famous with Turkish Delights.Late evening arrive to Istanbul. 5- BOSPHORUS DINNER BY BOAT Transfer to Yacht and crusing up the bosphorus around 3 hours. Viewving Ottoman summer Palaces,Suspension bridges and modern style villas lined Europian and Asian costs.While having your dinner you will watch Traditional Wedding (HENA )Ceremony,Anatolian Folklore dancing ,Belly Dancer and more funny traditional show in the Yacht. 6-PANORAMIC SIGHTSEEING TOUR EVENING ORTAKOY : One of the best place in Istanbul that you can catch wonderfull Bosphorus view.Possible to have your tea by watching İstanbul at night. EMIRGAN CAFE: Located by the Bosphorus thorough Sariyer .Famous Local caffe where people are spending their times have chatting and eating icecream. ULUSPARK : Located up the hill called Ulus Area.You can not find better view in any place to watch the Bosphorus overlook. Enjoy your time walking or having in the famous Ulus Cafe. 11 BURSA - YALOVA BURSA CITY INFORMATION Known as “Green Bursa”, this province stands on the lower slopes of Uludag (Mount Olympos of Mysia, 2543 m) in the Marmara region of Anatolia. The title “Green” of Bursa comes from its gardens and parks, and of course from its being in the middle of an important fruit growing region. In Bursa there are things you should not miss. Something you will enjoy in Bursa are the warm, mineral-rich springs; indeed most of the hotels in this province have thermal bath facilities. The Turkish baths (hamam) are great places which should be visited in Bursa. The Eski Kaplica (Old Spring) of Çekirge district is the oldest in the province. The Karamustafa Pasa Baths are famous, and boast the best hot, mineral waters YALOVA CITY INFORMATION ProvinceYalova is a province in northwestern Turkey, along the Sea of Marmara. Its adjacent provinces are Bursa to the south, and Kocaeli to the west. The provincial capital is the city of Yalova. Prior to 1995, Yalova constituted a district of Istanbul Province. The city has a number of tourist attractions such as the Atatürk Pavilion and of course, its famous hot springs in Termal. At Yalova Thermal, you can enjoy the beatiful flowers, visit the museum, have food -drink in one of the restraurants-cafes and more importantly you can enter swimming pool-hamam-sauna to take a bath. Yalova Thermal has many visitors and it is a very cosmopolit place. You can observe many types of people, tourits local people both rich and poor, village or city people.. 12 BURSA - YALOVA HOTELS TIARA THERMAL WELLNESS SPA HOTEL Bursa Tiara Thermal & SPA Hotel is offering wide range of rooms from standart to royal suits. It is located at 22 km to Mudanya IDO ferry, 28 km to mountain and 42 km to Yenişehir airport. It has warm decoration with 24 Standard rooms, 84 Deluxe rooms, 12 Superior, 6 Junior Suite, 20 Executive rooms with hot tub and 2 large king flats. Also, smoking and non-smoking flats and rooms for disabled guests are available. Tiara has one restaurant and 4 meeting space which has the capacity of 250 people. All rooms include minibar, wireless Internet connection, 24 hour room service, kettle, tea-coffee, LCD TV, writing desk, air conditioning, hair dryer. There is thermal water in all rooms for our guests comfort. With modern design and peaceful environment of Serenity SPA is covered with thermal swimming pool, Turkish bath, sauna and steam room which are preapared for unique thermal experienced spa services as free without massage and jaccuzies. www.tiaratermal.com LIMAK THERMAL HOTEL - Yalova There are 30 standart VIP Rooms of 30-35 m2 and four large VIP rooms of 40-50 m2, each room containing a jacuzzi, power shower and thermal water. There are four top VIP rooms with a special jacuzzi and power shower and if needed two separate rooms can be combined to make an elite VIP room. The property will include an 850 m2 SPA and Wellness Centre containing a 110 m2 indoor thermal pool, 250 m2 outdoor thermal pool, Turkish bath, sauna, steam bath and massage centre. Two buildings connected with a glass tunnel will contain an open thermal pool and a fitness centre in a glass pyramid. In the hotel building there are three small conference rooms. In the casino building there are two conference rooms of about 65 m2, a foyer and an a la carte restaurant for 120 people with a forest view an open ait cafe and kitchen plus a car park for 40 cars, all situated within almost 6 km2 of gardens. www.limakthermal.com 13 BURSA - YALOVA DAILY TOURS 1- BURSA MOUNTAIN AND TELEFERIK TOUR ( CABLE CAR) Full Day with Lunch Green mosque: When you come to Bursa, another main thing you must see is Green Mosque. Its takes name from the green-blue tiles of interior. Exterior walls are covered with turquoise tiles. The interior of the tomb, sarcophagus and the mihrab, the walls, the front door plated, made by tiles. The altar direction toward is Quibble is art work. Great Mountain (Uludag) with Natural Park; the ancient Mysian Olympus, is a mountain in Bursa Province, with an altitude of 2,543 m. It is a popular center for winter sports such as skiing, and a national park of rich flora and fauna. Summer activities, such as trekking, camping archery, also are popular. By teleferik ( Cable Car) LUNCH then Ulucami (Great Mosque) with its 20 domes and 12 massive pillars built in the Seljuk style in 1399. It will captivate you with majestic view. Also will be seen Grand bazaar; Behind of the Great Mosque (Ulucami),you can find Turkish carpets, Glazed Tiles and Pottery, Copper, Cotton, Ashtrays, Silk and Jewellery things in that excellent place of shopping. 2- YALOVA TOUR Waterfall Watch the amazing view of nature Thermal Baths (Private Baths not included in price): you will defecate from all your tired. Arboretum (Live Open Air Plant Museum); seven thousand different plant species, subspecies, varieties and cultural form is hosted. Lunch Will be served near the Sea Called HasanBaba ( BBQ Sure..), Free time in the City Center . Transfer back to Hotels . 3- WATERFALL (Shallala) TOURS Departure time is 10:30 am from hotel.First of all we will see the oldest tree of the BURSA which is 600 years old and 35 m. heigh. After tree we will see the oldest village of the BURSA.This village is famous with its houses,handmade foods and straigth streets and than we are going to waterfall to take rest and having our lunch there in a restaurant near a river.After lunch the last place is ÖZDİLEK shopping center to see.ÖZDİLEK is very famous all of the TURKEY with its cottons.After shopping we are turning to our hotel 4- MUDANYA NIGHT TOUR Departure at 19:00 pm from hotel.First we will see TİRİLYE village. Olıve gardens are very famous in this village and you can see most of the MARMARA SEA side in this village.Lights are showing us wonderfull view.If you want you can have dinner and turn to our hotel. 14 ULUDAG This ski center 36 km south of Bursa and 200 km from Istanbul (by car ferry) is accessible along a good asphalt road or by cable-car. The ski area lies between 1800-2500 meters and the best season is from November to April. A wide range of accommodation is available in hotels, family chalets and apres ski facilities. At the resort there are chairlifts, ski-lifts, slalom and giant slalom courses, beginner’s slopes, ice skating, and a small hospital. The total lenght of ski tracks is about 20 km, and the longest one is about 2,000 meters. Skis, equipment, and instructors are available for hire. Total bed capacity is over 4,500. There are 27 hotels, 15 of which are privately owned. 15 ULUDAG HOTELS BECEREN HOTEL GRAND YAZICI HOTEL KARINNA HOTEL MONTE BAIA HOTEL www.beceren.com.tr www.karinnahotel.com 16 www.grandyazici.com/uludag www.baiahotels.com/baiauludag ABANT - SAPANCA ABANT INFORMATION Bolu is approximately 200 km from Istanbul and is famous for its verdant black pine and scots pine trees forests (also oak, willow, hazelnut trees) and hot springs. Lake Abant is located about 40 km from Bolu center and is at an altitude of around 1320 meters. The lake is a fresh water lake with an area of about 1.28 square kilometers formed as a result of a great landslide. The lake is under environmental protection as there is a special species of brook trout called Salmo trutta abanticus, but you may fish in the lake for a fee. The forests around the lake offer an ideal habitat for deer and other wildlife. Another place of interest in the Bolu/Abant area is the Yedigoller (Seven Lakes) National Park, and Golcuk, an artificial lake 11 kms south of this. You may also visit Kartalkaya in the Koroglu Mountains which is a winter ski resort in Turkey, but also beautiful in the summer. 53 kilometers from Bolu is a place called Konuralp, which was an ancient city, where you can see Roman and Byzantine art and ruins. SAPANCA INFORMATION Sapanca Lake is located on a tectonic hole, which is situated between Izmit Bay and Adapazari Meadow and runs parallel to Iznik Lake. The forest area near to the coast of Lake Sapanca‘s south slopes has been heavily damaged and has left space for new kinds of small trees like maquis. Nowadays there are no more significant forest areas surrounding Lake Sapanca. Flow volumes of the streams, which feed the Lake are very low and many of them have dried up. The catchment area of Lake Sapanca - about 251 sq. km [km²] - is surrounded by mountains in the south and small hills in the north. Water is taken from the Lake for domestic and industrial needs. Lake Sapanca is one of the few lakes in Turkey, which provides drinking water, but it is exposed to heavy urbanization because of its natural beauty and its proximity to the metropolitan Istanbul. Natural forest lands in catchment areas have been vanishing quickly. There is pollution from highways near the coast and also from waste water from settlement areas around the lake. A negative effect on the trophic level of the lake has been observed. Until now heavy pollution has not been observed in the lake, but nevertheless dumping of waste water from domestic areas should be prevented and no licenses should be given to factories. The region around Sapanca has become very important for day trips and weekend vacations with its charming natural beauty. 17 ABANT - SAPANCA HOTELS BUYUK ABANT HOTEL YURDAER HOTEL - Bolu GREENPARK HOTEL KARTEPE LALE HOTEL - Sapanca www.buyukabanthoteli.com.tr www.karteperesort.com p 18 www.hotelyurdaer.com www.laleotel.com TRABZON - UZUNGOL - RIZE AYDER TRABZON INFORMATION The city is mostly situated on a table like promontory above the harbor. The citadel is one of the oldest remains, and the first thing you will notice when entering Trabzon, is a well-preserved 13th century Byzantine Church, now restored as the Ayasofya Museum. The walls of this church are decorated with frescoes which are the finest examples of Byzantine craftsmanship. The Fatih Mosque in the city was once a Byzantine church. Trabzon is very richly adorned with sightseeing areas and precious remains from the Byzantine period. On the western slopes of the Boztepe hill, is “the Boztepe Park” with a beautiful view of the city. In the village of Surmene, to the east of Trabzon, is a fascinating 19th century mansion, known as the Kastel. There are many opportunities in Trabzon to cover all tastes. For example the Erikbeli and Karadag meadows, south of Akcaabat, are quite good hiking and picnicking areas. UZUNGOL INFORMATION It is a popular tourist destination. Uzungöl is located in the province of Trabzon, about 90km from the city of Trabzon and 70km southeast of Rize. On its shore is Uzungöl village with traditional wooden houses as well as modern hotels, restaurants and recreational facilities. The valley is dominated by the two minarets of the mosque on the shores of the lake. The lake is about 1km long, 0.5km wide and the average depth is 15m. Uzungöl lies at an altitude of 1090m in the middle of the valley surrounded by mountains. The surrounding mountains are mostly covered with mixed forests. In the mountains is the number of mountain lakes and streams. Due to torrential rainfall the surroundigns of Uzungöl is one of the greenest areas of Turkey . More than 60 species of local plants are endemic. The area around Uzungöl is a popular destination for hiking and climbing. Several major tourist attractions can be mentioned in the town’s surroundings, like Tortue Waterfall about 114 km, Zilkale Castle about 68 km, Sümela Monastery about 54 km, Kaçkar Mountains about 69 km, Kaymaklı Monastery about 61 km RIZE –AYDER INFORMATION Turkish people are well known for their thirst for tea and now a tea company is looking to take advantage by launching a travel trend: tea tourism. The first of such tours takes off for northern Turkey this summer. Visitors will have a day of picking tea leaves and then the opportunity to observe closely as leaves are made ready for our pots. The 45-minute uphill walk to the Ayder Plateau will probably leave many complaining. But the high oxygen levels will allow your brain to breath, probably for the first time in years, and you will get lost in the light splashing sound of Uçurtma Deresi, the Kite River. The tea waiting for you with a side of homemade cookies and marmalades will be enough to get you up and going for the walk back. On the ride, those who fear heights and sharp cliffs should hold on tight to their seats and try not to look down. Although it is a lovely scene, nature at its utmost beauty, it can also be quite frightening, especially after you realize the tight roads are not single-lane. When the minibus has to move back a few times to make way for other vehicles coming down the mountains, you may wish you had asked your doctor for some pills to calm you down. But once you get past that fear and reach your destination, where you will sip freshly brewed tea and nibble on Rize’s special sesame-studded simit bread, you will wish you never had to leave. 19 TRABZON - UZUNGOL - RIZE AYDER HOTELS NOVOTEL -Trabzon YALIPARK HOTEL - Trabzon AYGUN MOTEL - Uzungol (Bungalows) RIDOS THERMAL WELLNESS SPA HOTEL - Rize www.novotel.com www.yaliparkotel.com.tr www.ridosotel.com.tr 20 TRABZON CITY TOUR Sumela Monastery Tour Full Day Tour with English Or Arabic Guided We will see those sights : Old Ottoman Bridge Waterfall Department of Landscape Motion Sumela Included Transportation Arabic or English Guiding Possible entrance fees Excluded Lunch Possible Tipping Uzungol Lake Tour Full Day Tour with English Or Arabic Guide We will see those sights : Ozcay Tea Factory Water Falls ( Shallala) Arrival to Uzungol Lake Free time by the Lake Tile Bridge ( Photos) Transfer Back to Trabzon Included Transportation Arabic or English Guiding Possible entrance fees Excluded Lunch Possible Tipping Ayder Rize Tour We will see those sights Botanic Tea Garden Tekva Rize Tea Garden Arrival to Ayder 12:30 Free time in Ayder untill 17:00 Stone Bridge ( Photos) Transfer back to Trabzon Included Transportation Arabic or English Guiding Possible entrance fees Excluded Lunch Possible Tipping Zigana Mountain Tour We will see those sights Departing to Zigana Mountain Stopping At Zigana Mountain to Take photos and Ski Facilities Free Time for Lunch Karaca Cave Hamsi Koy Return at 17:00 Included Transportation Arabic or English Guiding Possible entrance fees Excluded Lunch Possible Tipping 21 CAR RENTAL SERVICES Luxurious Vehicle Lease Our modern vehicle flee, comprising of high-tech vehicles, our drivers, who can speak fluent language and who are experienced in VIP service, as your solution partner in local and intercity transportations, in your organizations such as congresses, meetings, seminars etc. Airport Transfer Services As soon as you come out from the plane, our friendly, English - Arabic - French speaking staff will be waiting to assist you for your transfer from any Turkey airports, in a safe and comfortable way... 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