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GALLIPOLI;
Lies on the western coast of the sea of Marmara.This sea port town
has always been stragically important for the defense of Ýstanbul.Gallipoli
mostly recognized by warfare in the first quarter of the 20th
century. Region is famous for the Gallipoli Monument and Anzac Cove,
besides the Gallipoli National Park.
TROY;
Legendary ancient site located in the north west coast of Turkey,
famous for Remains of Troyan theatre,
the wooden horse (The Troyan Horse was a trick thought by
Odeysseus to finally win the war after 10 years of siege) and city
walls.
IDA MOUNTAINS;
Another ‘ Classic & legendary’ district where Paris was involved in
Goddesses’s competation and handed the gold apple to Aphrodite in
the end.(This is actually very beginning of epic , Illiad !)
Additionally , best olive and olive products has been producing in
this region of Turkey. Famous for trekking in the woods and thermail
pools.
 PERGAMON;
An ancient site precisely became important in the hellenistic age (approx. 323-330 BC) Besides , Pergamon is one of the seven churches
that bible also mentions in the ‘book of the acts’
The must seen
places to visit are; Acropolis,
Athena Temple, Dionysos Temple & Agora and the Base of the Zeus Atlar (The rest can been seen in Berlin
archeological museum today )
Please
contact us for North Aegean Coast Tours
ÝZMÝR; Third biggest commercial &port city in Turkey ; Important with both
biblical history and ancient site called ‘ Smyrna’. In Izmir; ''The
Lift'' provides a good view of Izmir bay with the added bonus of
cafes&bars and restaurants. Kemeralti (the local open market) is
worth to visit and Izmir Archeological museumis another highlight of
this beautiful city.
EPHESUS;
The most
impressive and well-preserved ancient site in Turkey.Besides the
ancient site, the countryside surrounding Selcuk is beatiful and
well worth your time exploring. Selcuk Museum,
Camlik locomotive Museum, House of Virgin Mary, The tomb of St.
John, the cave of seven sleepers, The Artemission not to be missed.
 PAMUKKALE(Hierapolis);
Besides ‘famous’ ancient site Hierapolis, town becomes important
with snow-white calcium deposits
(The calcium oxide-rich waters
flowing down the southern slope of Caldag ,located north of the
ancient ruins) that also provides thermal pools all around the town:’looks
like snow, feels like warm rocks!
DIDYMA;
A massive colossal setting that built in 3rd century BC, Apollo
temple was the 2nd important oracle centre of the ancient Greek
world. Apollo temple probably the richest and the biggest of the
ionian temples on Anatolian Soil.
 BODRUM (HALICARNASSOS);The
most famous entertainment centre of the south coast with remarkable
historical background and remains.
St. Peters Casstle
& Underwater archeological museum not to be missed. Apart from day
cruises and scuba diving, Bodrum is also famous for its night life.
MARMARÝS;
Another festive ‘frolic’ destination that comes second after Bodrum
:Marmaris has a resemblance of an old town on a hill overlooking the
harbour .Good chill out & fun place with around about 2000 shops
which endlessly repeat themselves : The carpet shop , Tea&herbs&Spices
shop , the carpet shop…….
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contact us for tour options.
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