ISTANBUL
Bursa & Principe
Istanbul - Bursa - Principe 5 days with bus Day 1: Thessaloniki - Istanbul Departure from our office at 06.00. Passing from Kavala, Xanthi, Komotini, Alexandroupolis, borders of Kipoi and making the necessary stops on the way, we arrive in Istanbul. Arrangement at the hotel, distribution. Day 2: Istanbul In Fanari we will visit the holy monastery of Saint George in which the Orthodox Ecumenical Patriarchate is housed. We continue on the Hippodrome, the Blue Mosque, the legendary and praised Agia Sophia, Topkapi and we will end up at Dolma Baxee Palace. In the afternoon we will go to the monastery of Vlahernon, where for the first time was the Akathistos Hymn chanted. Afterwards we shall visit the monastery of Chora with the most beautiful mosaics of the world. Optional entertainment, overnight stay. Day 3: Prigkiponisia (Adalar) From Sarkezi we will take the ferry boat to Halki. Visit the Theological School. Time free. You can go round the island with a coach. Return to Istanbul. Wander around the city's rich shopping districts, at Kapali Tsarsi.Overnight stay. Day 4: Istanbul / Bursa - Istanbul Passing the Bosphorus hanging bridge that unites Europe with Asia and making a brief stop at Nicomedia (Izmit), we reach the old capital of the country, Bursa. We will visit the monument of Karagiozis and the Olou Mosque. Time free on the market. Return at night to Istanbul. Overnight stay. Day 5: Istanbul / Thessaloniki After our visit to Balukli, the holy water of Zoodochos Pigi and the tombs of the Patriarchs, we leave for the borders of Kipi, making a short stop at Raidestos. After crossing the borders and making the necessary stops on the way, we arrive in Thessaloniki. INCLUDES: 1. Tranportation with intercity coach. 2. Stay in hotel A class. (4 *). 3. Breakfast. 4. Tours of the program. 5. Tour guide of the office. 6. Liability insurance. DOES NOT INCLUDE: Additional meals, drinks, telephone calls, tickets to archaeological sites and museums, optional events and other accomodations which are not included in this travel package. |