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Quad Safarı

Exciting adventure combined with remarkable beauty of nature. You will have a trip to the mountains, overcome many obstacles, such as steep ascents ,forests, cold mountain rivers. Remarkable lakes and mini waterfall on mountain river , give you a good chance to enjoy freezing water and hydro-massage. Chance to test yourself. Unforgettable impression and pleasure for the soul-all this is quad safari.

Hot Aır Balloonıng

There’s nothing quite like it: you get up before dawn, climb into an all-terrain vehicle and set out for the launch site. As the sky lightens, you watch a pile of fabric the size of a small car become a huge, graceful balloon. Standing in the basket beneath, your pilot turns a valve, flames roar upward into the void, and you lift off into the chill morning air to float across the Cappadocian landscape just as the warming sun makes its way above the horizon. If you’ve never taken a flight in a hot-air balloon, Cappadocia is one of the best places in the world to do it. Flight conditions are especially favorable here, with gentle winds most days between April and November. The views are simply unforgettable.

Buıld & Breakdown Raft Race

This event teaches to team members viagra importance of coordination in order to compete and the importance of quality in order to finalize what you have started. During the race each group must show good skills of coordination, competitiveness, enthusiasm and leadership. Teams  will get a map of the hotel area with special points on it where the materials  (necessary to win the race) are hidden. Teams will gather the materials to the start point  and start to build the raft together. Groups will race in two terms each way 5 – 6 team members on the self made raft. The raing circuit leads them to a marked place where products have to be taken and to follow the second team will take over to repeat the task. We can assure you that this way of team building racing will make the whole team to communicate and coordinate very efficiently. Although they will do one level in turns, their goal will be the same and their performance will affect each other directly.

Beach Olympıcs

The main aim of the Beach Olympics is acting as a team and win like a gentleman! Teams have to complete all funny and exciting games with their best. 12 events will be played in around 2,5 – 3 hours by each team. Each team will compete against to another team and they will change the rivals at every point. We will set up 10 games on the beach or on the garden of the hotel and every team will have their own game schedule to play 10 games.  All the games take around 15 – 20 minutes to play and there will be 5 minutes of time out between every game. Award ceremony will be organized at the end of the day.

Raftıng

After breakfast the group will depart for a full-day tour to Koprulu Canyon National Park where they are going to have rafting. Koprulu is a river of crystal-clear water. The wide river flows gently through the magnificent landscape of Koprulu Canyon National Park. Upon arrival the participants will be informed about the park, the route, the use of equipment and the safety procedures. After a short practice in the water the group will start the trip by paddling a bit upstream and then flowing along with the natural pace of the river. There the group will take a short hike and swim in the Hidden Canyon below. At midday there will be a stop for lunch followed by more laughing, splashing and paddling along the river. The group will experience a thrilling but mostly enjoyable rafting along the river

Jeep Safarı

Very exciting and adventures trip over Taurus Mountain with jeeps. Before the departure of tour, the group gather and meet with the tour leader. Brief information on route is given and the convoy climbs up through the forest and the little Nomad’s Villages where we stop to visit one of them. After driving through the picturesque passes over the valleys, the group will have a break for lunch in a local restaurant. Lunch is in a small village restaurant in which the visitors will enjoy their barbecue with a fantastic background. The group will take another path on the way back and adventures like clients will examine their courage by driving through the foaming stream waters. After several breaks for photographing and swimming breaks in the refreshing spring waters the tour ends in the afternoon and the clients are transferred to their hotels.

Whirling Dervish Performance

“There are many ways of knowing God”, said Mevlana, “I chose dance and music.” Mevlana, a mystic poet, whose tolerance and humanity were quite exceptional for his age, was a firm believer in the virtues of music and dance. The ritual dance symbolizes the shedding of earthly ties and freeing of the soul for sublime union with the Divine.  The Mevlevis, followers of the great Turkish poet and philosopher Mevlana, have kept his ideas, verses and rituals alive for more than seven hundred years. Today, people of all nations and creeds enjoy this unique ritual ceremony which has in depth philosophy of “Love conquers all” reflected in the poems of this great mystic poet.

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Quad Safari

Exciting adventure combined with remarkable beauty of nature. You will have a trip to the mountains, overcome many obstacles, such as steep ascents ,forests, cold mountain rivers. Remarkable lakes and mini waterfall on mountain river , give you a good chance to enjoy freezing water and hydro-massage. Chance to test yourself. Unforgettable impression and pleasure for the soul-all this is quad safari.

Hot Air Ballooning

There’s nothing quite like it: you get up before dawn, climb into an all-terrain vehicle and set out for the launch site. As the sky lightens, you watch a pile of fabric the size of a small car become a huge, graceful balloon. Standing in the basket beneath, your pilot turns a valve, flames roar upward into the void, and you lift off into the chill morning air to float across the Cappadocian landscape just as the warming sun makes its way above the horizon. If you’ve never taken a flight in a hot-air balloon, Cappadocia is one of the best places in the world to do it. Flight conditions are especially favorable here, with gentle winds most days between April and November. The views are simply unforgettable.

Wine Tasting

In this tour we discover the oldest still existing wine region of the world. It is Cappadocia where wine production started nearly 4ooo years ago. We make a deep introduction into the history of the region through its wines and its flavors. We taste forgotten meals prepared according the old recipes of Cappadocia and with more than 20 wines we taste we smell Cappadocia and whole Anatolia.

Mountain Biking

Cappadocia’s spectacular, surrealist landscape of rock cones capped pinnacles and fretted ravines are crisscrossed with miles of good roads. The early settlers of this wonderland made gardens high and low amid the natural terraces of the volcanic landscape connecting each by horse and donkey, these same tracks are now a source of high adrenaline for the two wheel enthusiast.

Trekking With Walking Guide

Mehmet has been walking the valleys of Cappadocia all his life and can show you places and things most people have never seen! Enjoy his guidance and his way of philosophy among the beautiful landscpes of Cappadocia…

Horseback Riding

The word Cappadocia comes from the Persian ‘Katpatukya’ meaning the land of fine horses. What better way to see this land of vast plains; rolling hills, extinct volcanoes and amazing geological wonders than in the same manner as the earliest visitor, from the saddle of a fine mount. Our guides are professional horsemen familiar with the nature of the Cappadocian landscape and privy to her most secret beauties.

Fishing at the Bosphorus or at Golden Horn

Istanbul surrounded by waters permits locals to do fishing any time of the day. While travelling in the city you may see amateur fishermen just fishing at the Golden Horn on Galata Bridge or along the Bosphorus. Some of them do it just for fun and a good percentage do it to eat fish J Guests coming to Istanbul may experience this local hobby like a fishing contest.

How to play the backgammon

Backgammon is a board game for two players in which the playing pieces are moved according to the roll of dice. A player wins by removing all of his pieces from the board. There are many variants of backgammon, most of which share common traits. Although luck plays an important role, there is a large scope for strategy. With each roll of the dice a player must choose from numerous options for moving his checkers and anticipate possible counter-moves by the opponent. Players may raise the stakes during the game. There is an established repertoire of common tactics and occurrences.

Breaking the Sultan’s Code

This exciting hunt is based on answering given questions by getting clues while finding the way in Old Town Area and Grand Bazaar, centuries old labyrinth with more than 4,500 shops. Guests need to accomplish as well all tasks given to break the Code. And to find the right answer or spot they also need to communicate  with locals.

Being James Bond in Istanbul

The closest many of us have ever got to the world of espionage and spies from the James Bond films. A lot of mystic and exotic places in Istanbul were used for the James Bond films “The World Is Not Enough”, “With Love from Russia”. Now you have the opportunity to proceed some of James Bond’s skills as a race.

How to prepare a Turkish Coffee

Turkish Coffee (Türk Kahvesi) is not only a drink but also a ritual. Since it has been introduced to the western world by Turks in 16th century it is known as Turkish coffee, although coffee is not grown in Turkey. Turkish coffee drunk after meals and/or especially as “morning coffee” by housewives at 11 o’clock (but definitely not at breakfast) is served in small porcelain cups resembling espresso cups.

It is traditionally prepared in a small copper pot called cezve. It is made by mixing an extremely finely ground coffee with water and sugar. They are all heated together at the same time and when the liquid boils coffee, Kahve is ready to be served.

According to your taste, you should let the hostess/waiter know in advance how much sugar you want in it: coffee is served as sade (without sugar), az sekerli (a little sugar), orta (medium sugar) and sekerli (sweet). While drinking you should leave the coffee grounds at the bottom of the cup, so sip the coffee lightly. Don’t forget all festive meals always end with a cup of Turkish coffee. And if you are lucky you can find someone you can read your fortune from the grounds of coffee.

HOW TO SMOKE A HUBBLY-BUBBLY

Hubble-bubble or Nargile is one of the oldest traditions in Turkey and has enthusiasts of all ages and sexes who find great pleasure in smoking it. The original nargile came from India, but it was rather primitive as it was made out of coconut shells. Its popularity spread to Iran, where the word “nargil” means coconut in Persian, and to the Arab world. However the hubble-bubble completed its evolution in Anatolia when brought in the 17th century and has become a very important part of coffee house culture has not changed its style for the last few hundred years. Even today the hubble-bubble continues to give a special breed of smokers’ enjoyment.

Belly dancing

Why not get acquainted with the twists of the traditional belly dancing?

The traditional arts (Ebru & Calligraphy)

Ebru : We don’t know exactly on which date the art of marbling started. We know that it originated from the Central Asia (Turkestan), the center of the civilisation with 100 centuries of history and spread over the world. The word Marbling in Turkish EBRU derives from the word EBRE in one of the older Central Asia languages which means “moire, veined fabric, paper etc.” used for covering holy books and others. Through Silk Road this art came first to Iran where it was called EBRU (cloud, cloudy) or ABRU (Water face). Subsequently this art moved towards Anatolia and named after EBRU in Turkish language. About the end of XVI. century tradesmen, diplomats and travellers coming to Turkey brought this art to Europe and called it “TURKISH PAPER”. It was broadly used in Italy, Germany, France and England. Marbling had a significant importance in Islamic art.Guests will have the opportunity to produce their own marbling sketches. It is a 2 hour activity.

Calligraphy : We can organize a calligraphy workshop where the participants can learn the basic rules of the traditional Ottoman calligraphy art. The workshop could be organized in Caferaga Medresesi which is the educational center for traditional arts.

5 days of Cappadocia, Pamukkale & Ephesus

DAY 01: In the morning visit to the Anatolian Civilizations Museum at which numerous remnants from Stone Age, Neolithic Age, Hittites, Urartians, Phrygians and many others are on display; Mausoleum of Ataturk, the burial place of the national hero who founded modern Republic of Turkey. Then continue on to Cappadocia with lunch on the way. After a picturesque trip along the Salt Lake, arrive to Cappadocia for overnight

DAY 02: Optional balloon tour. Depart from the hotel and visit Kaymakli Underground City, the place early Christians hid from persecutors. After lunch continue to Open Air Museum in Goreme to visit to the early Christian churches decorated with unique frescoes depicting various scenes from the Bible. Drive to Pasabagiin Zelve area where monks used to live in seclusion in rock cut rooms. Proceed to the pottery town of Avanoswhere Kizilirmak (Hallys), the longest river of Turkey, meanders leaving the red clay on its banks that has been the raw material of pottery for centuries. Overnight at your hotel in Cappadocia.

DAY 03: Today’s ride will be fairly long and tiring due to the long distance between Cappadocia and Pamukkale and lack of convenient lodging location. Drive to visit to the 13th century Seljukian masterpiece Sultanhan Caravanserai and arrive in Konya. Lunch. Visit the Mausoleum of Mevlana, the world-wide famous mystic and then proceed to Karatay Theological School in which beautiful tiles are on display. After lunch time drive to Pamukkale and overnight.

DAY 04: Tour the beautiful snow-white “Cotton Castle” and the ruins of Hierapolis including the magnificently preserved cemetery “Necropolis”, the Main Street and Gates, the Thermal Baths, the Roman Theatre and the Museum. After lunch tour Aphrodisias, the city of Aphrodite; visit the Museum, the Temple of Aphrodite, the Theatre, the Stadium, the Agora, the Hadrian Baths, the Odeon, and the Bishop’s Palace. Proceed to the hotel in Kusadasi for overnight.

DAY 05: After breakfast, drive to Ancient City of Ephesus. Then proceed to House of Virgin Mary where she is believed to have spent the last days of her life. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant in Selcuk. After visiting the Selcuk Museum and Basilica of St. John, drive to Izmir airport.

3 days Cappadocia tour

DAY 01: Meet at Kayseri or Nevsehir Airport and proceed to Cappadocia. First visit Dervent and Pasabag valleys to see the rock formations called chimneys due to their peculiar shapes formed through volcanic eruptions and erosion. Then an extensive visit to Goreme Open Air Museum, with its 10th century churches cut out of soft rock; with beautiful interior frescoes. After lunch, a visit to the natural citadel of Uchisar, for a panoramic view of the region. Overnight in Cappadocia.

DAY 02: Optional balloon tour. After breakfast, visit Kaymakli Udnerground City established in the 7th century by Christians feeling persecution, in which a visitor is able to see to descend several floor levels. There are 8 floors of tunnels but 4 of them are open to visit. After lunch, visit Zelve, a troglodyte dwelling which was inhabited until quite recently. Proceed to valley of Cavusin, where the houses excavated in the skirt of a hill, display decorated facades. Overnight at hotel in Cappadocia.

DAY 03: After breakfast, transfer to the airport in Kayseri or Nevsehir

2 days Cappadocia tour

DAY 01: Pick up from Ankara Airport or from your hotel in Ankara. Visit to the Anatolian Civilizations Museum at which numerous remnants from Stone Age, Neolithic Age, Hittites, Urartians, Phrygians and many others are on display; Mausoleum of Ataturk, the burial place of the national hero who founded modern Republic of Turkey. Then continue on to Cappadocia with lunch on the way. After a picturesque trip along the Salt Lake, arrive to Cappadocia for overnight

DAY 02: Optional balloon tour. Depart from the hotel and visit Kaymakli Underground City, the place early Christians hid from persecutors. After lunch continue to Open Air Museum in Goreme to visit to the early Christian churches decorated with unique frescoes depicting various scenes from the Bible. Drive to Pasabagiin Zelve area where monks used to live in seclusion in rock cut rooms. Proceed to the pottery town of Avanoswhere Kizilirmak (Hallys), the longest river of Turkey, meanders leaving the red clay on its banks that has been the raw material of pottery for centuries. At the end of the day, transfer to the airport in Kayseri or Nevsehir.

Full day Pergamum tour

Departure for Pergamon. First, visit to Asclepium, ancient medical center built in the name of Asclepios, God of Medicine.  Following lunch continue to Pergamon. Acropolis where you will see the temple of Athena, Altar of Zeus (Seat of Satan), temple of Dionysos, library, agora, great theater and the Roman baths. (the tour could be start from & end at Izmir Airport)

Full day Ephesus tour

Ephesus is situated in the fertile Ionian landscape and famous throughout history for its temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Ephesus is considered to be the showpiece among all the antique cities of the world.  Leave for Ephesus and first visit the House of Virgin Mary. Virgin Mary accompanied St. John to Ephesus, spent her last years and died in a small high on a hill, among a forest of olive trees close by to Ephesus.  A visit is considered to be a Pilgrimage by the Vatican.  You may collect holy water from the sacred spring.  Visit the Basilica of St. John who came here and wrote his gospel and the temple of Artemis.  Ephesus was undoubtly, one of the most important cultural centers of the ancient world and among her impressive structures you will marvel at the library of Celcus, temple of Hadrian, the theater and the Odeon.  We will also visit the Museum of Selcuk. (the tour could be start from & end at Izmir Airport)

Full day Bosphorus tour

After a visit to the famous Spice Market, cruise by a ferry which crosses the Bosphorus visiting both Europe and Asia with stops en route. You will be able to take photos of the natural beauty, 15th century Rumelihisari Fortress, summer palaces and the old wooden houses.  The cruise terminates at the fishing village of Sariyer close to the Black Sea. After lunch, drive to Camlica Hill on Asian side via Bosphorus Bridge to see the beautiful panoramic view of Istanbul.  Then visit the Beylerbeyi Palace which was a summer residence of Ottoman Sultans on Asian side of the city.

Full day city tour

Departure from hotel for a half day tour.  Visit St. Sophia; the Great Byzantine Basilica built in the 6th century, then visit the Blue Mosque which is a 17th century Ottoman Mosque famous with its six minarets and magnificent interior with blue Iznik tiles. Visit Hippodrome; the place chariot races and competitive athletic events took place during the Roman period. Continue to Topkapi Palace; the residence of Ottoman Sultans, housing the richness of 700 years with a stop at its treasury section with the crown jewels and the unique collection of Chinese porcelains. After lunch, discover Grand Bazaar; the world famous shopping center where you will have shopping opportunities for carpets, jewellery, leather, belly dancer costume, Turkish delight etc.

Half day afternoon tour

Departure from the hotel in the afternoon and visit Topkapi Palace; the residence of Ottoman Sultans, housing the richness of 700 years with a stop at its treasury section with the crown jewels and the unique collection of Chinese porcelains.  The tour continues with a drive along the Golden Horn and the Roman fortification walls.

Half day morning tour

Departure from hotel for a half day tour.  Visit St. Sophia; the Great Byzantine Basilica built in the 6th century, then visit the Blue Mosque which is a 17th century Ottoman Mosque famous with its six minarets and magnificent interior with blue Iznik tiles. Visit Hippodrome; the place chariot races and competitive athletic events took place during the Roman period. The last stop will be at Grand Bazaar; world famous shopping center where you will have shopping opportunities for carpets, jewellery, leather, belly dancer costume, Turkish delight etc.

New Season Restaurant

Bitez new season restaurant offers you new tastes in new season with all other delicious tastes which new season already serves for you.

Marina Yacht Club

The Marina Yacht Club has three different restaurants providing tastes from around the world. The Club Restaurant has always been very popular all day long serving excellent Turkish and International dishes at very reasonable prices

Kocadon Restaurant

Situated in an authentic courtyard accented by palm trees, banana
plants and deep blue Agean. This is magic in Bodrum; Kocadon
Restaurant

Surrounded by classical jazz music, soft candle light and tables on a
stone mosaic floor in the tradition of centuries; a perfect setting for
a romantic dinner.

Beach Party

Depending on selected hotel, guests may enjow barbeque parties on the beach with bare food on the sand.

Perge

Perge – Being one of the Pamphylian cities, Perge was founded between BC12-13. It is the most attractive and well preserved Pamphylian city. The ancient theater, stadium, towers, Agora, Acropol and the Palaestra which is given to Imperial Claudius are the highlights of the ancient city.  With a speacial outside catering we can transform this ancient city to a unique venue for Gala dinners.

Phaselis

Phaselis is an ancient Lycian city in the province of Antalya in Turkey. It is located between the Bey Mountains and the forests of Olympos National Park, 16 km west of the touristic town of Kemer and on the 57th kilometre of the Antalya – Kumluca highway. Phaselis and other ancient towns around the shore can also be accessed from the sea by daily yacht tours. With a speacial outside catering we can transform this ancient city to a unique venue for Gala dinners.

Aspendos

Though it is well-known for its theater with a capacity of 30000 people, there is a stadium, an acropol, and a fountain as well where you can enjoy yourself. It was founded in BC 5-4 by the colonists from Argos. All the ruins in the city have remained from the Roman period. The theater is still being used for contemporary concerts as well as Gala dinner with some special lightening and outside catering.

Glass Pyramide

Glass Pyramid is congress and exhibition center of Antalya.It is constructed on a surface of 5000 squaremeters. It may welcome dinner organsation up to 2000 pax in one room.

ANTALYA BALIK EVİ

Bitez new season restaurant offers you new tastes in new season with all other delicious tastes which new season already serves for you.

CLUB ARMA

Located in the Antalya Port, it has a magnificeint Mediterraneen sea view. The building was constructed by Italians late 19th century and used a gasoline house for a while and then used as a flour wharehouse. Since 2004 , this building is operating a Club Arma.

ANADOLU PARK

Anadolu Park is built in Forest area without giving any harm to the nature in 2006. It is located 2 km driving distance to Airport, far from the noise of the city. You can smeel the scent of the pines in this lovely restaurant.  It has 2 inside rooms, 3 terraces and endles green outside area.

GİZLİ BAHCE

Kaleiçi… that comes from past and also where the cultural values, which are experienced today, exist.Houses, old houses… that preserve the genuine structure of the Turkish Architecture and in most of them people live also today.All embedded in each other in the narrow streets, which descend toward sea. The Secret Garden has been created by restoring unique five houses of the Antalya Kaleiçi architecture by protecting the genuine form of the Seljukian-Ottoman building culture, which comes from the Seljukian period. As a group Company of Tourismo, Secret Garden has been gained on 24 June 2000 with its 4 Main buildings and one paved court in an area of 2200 m2 for the futures of the Turkish Tourism and Antalya by being restored in a best way on condition to preserve the building culture of the Seljukian-Ottoman, which comes from the Seljukian period. The Secret Garden, which is able to host 160 person in its indoor areas, 150 person in its paved court, is an ideal environment for the company and agent dinning, cocktails, special occasions and every kind of meetings. Secret Garden, as the names implies, is a “real” dream in Kaleiçi, in the interior of the ramparts which are greeting the sea, standing with all the enthusiasm of life and history. The Secret Garden tells the vastness to those who restrict the life behind the walls with walls.The Secret Garden in our establishment, which has an unique sight, with its paved court that is suitable for every kind of live music and shows continue to give service to its hosts with great care and ever increasing taste with its indoor and outdoor restaurants that offer the most delicious samples of the World kitchens, and limitless program varieties having various activity possibilities.

KONYALILAR

Konyalılar Restaurant is located in Lara Region with a lovely view of Mediterraneen Sea. It is serving meat and fish.

7 MEHMET

7 Mehmet, he is truly from Antalya… He lost his father When he was very small. His mother had to send him to a reataurant to work at the age of 8. His master was Haci Hasan and he was very famous in his profession from who he had learned a lot. And he achieved to open his own restaurant n 1940 and still operating. The name of the restaurant is 7 Mehmet because the owner of the restaurant is called Mehmet with the nickname “7″ because of his childhood scar on his forehead like the number “7″.

Maydos Restaurant

It is situated in Eceabat/Turkey which is about 300 kms south-west of İstanbul

Goreme Open Air Museum

Goreme Open Air Museum is a very nice museum, one of the musts to visit in Cappadocia. We can arrange unique gala Dinners in this Open Air Museum with Whirling Dervishes Ceremony and afterwards with sunset cocktail.

Love Valley

It is also possible to arrange picnic lunches in valleys where event minivans can hardly acces. We can transfer our guests to the valley by tractors and they can enjoy having their lunch i the middle of the nature with a firts class service.

White Valley

It is also possible to arrange picnic lunches in valleys where event minivans can hardly acces. We can transfer our guests to the valley by tractors and they can enjoy having their lunch i the middle of the nature with a firts class service.

Hospital Monastery

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1 km northeast of Ortahisar is one of the best examples of the courtyard monasteries. It has vestibule, a kitchen, a large tomb chamber, five rooms of different sizes and a church with an inscribed-cross plan with four columns. The animal-head decoration on some of the column capitals and the sculpture of a human figure on the wall of one of the rooms are unique in Cappadocia. The ground level inside the complex is more than one meter below that of the courtyard level because of the silting.

Aynali church

It is a nice hidden cave church in Goreme where we can arrange lunches or dinners up to 15 pax. With a proffesional catering service in the nature, guetss will have an unique experience.

Saruhan Caravanserail

Situated 5 km east of Avanos on the Kayseri-Aksaray road, Sarı Han is on the banks of the Damsa brook. It faces west, and consists of an indoor area with 5 naves and a courtyard. Sarı Han is considered to have been built in 1238. It had a Turkish bath and a mesjid over the gatehouse and its external area (excluding the towers and portal) is 2,000 m². Repairs are now taking place, but because its future function has not yet been determined there is no way of knowing on what basis the repairs are being done.

Lil’a

Lila Restaurant offers traditional Cappadocian dishes not found in other restaurants, all served with the elegance of high cuisine. Its large “a la carte” menu includes modern and classic Turkish dishes, all prepared with the finest ingredients available. Lil’a, which has one of the most beautiful scenery of Cappadocia, is the premier restaurant of the area with its awarded chefs at international contests and its professional team. Lil’a is the only “American Express Selects” Restaurant in Cappadocia and managed by a Maître Restaurateur.

Yasarbaba

 

 

 

 

 

Guests may enjoy in Yasarbaba Restaurant traditional Tukish Night Show as well as delicious tastes of Cappadocia.

Aravanevi

Traditonal Turkish village cuisine served in a friendly atmosphere. Known for it’s open, friendly atmosphere, the Aravan Evi has become a favorite eatery throughout Cappadocia and the nation. Fresh food, reasonable prices and attention to customer service are the Aravan Evi for success.

Old Greek House

The Mansion known as “Asmali Konak” for years is one of the traditional old Greek Houses in fact. Now, it is in service as a hotel named “Old Greek House”. The house has built in 1887, then in 1924; It was given to a family of Salonica as a result of the agreement of the commission for the settlement of the exchange immigrants. In 1938; the house has been bought for 10 Turkish Liras by ancestor of Ozturks Family; who came to the city as a teacher at that time. Ozturks Family has been lived here until 1992. As of 1992, the house has been designed as a hotel. Now, the hotel attracts attention of customers and visitors by its old traditional style and furnitures. In Addition; an Italian film “Dervish and his Death” (Dervis ve Olumu) was took in that place. Also, Turkish most popular TV channel is still taking one of its films; “Asmali Konak” in this mansion.

Elai

The Building that was chosen as the ideal site for the restaurant in Uchisar was, for many years, the local coffee shop where the men would wile away many hours gossipping and drinking strong Turkish tea from tulip shaped glasses.

Before this it was a “Guve Hamami”, a place where a prospective groom and the male members of his wedding party would meet to prepare for his wedding. The clothes that the bride’s family had bought for the groom would be sent to the Guve Hamami and the groom would bath, shave and dress, ready for the big event. This historic building now houses our restaurant. With one area built into the local, soft sandstone creating a cave like corner, a main area which boasts a four metre high ceiling and a balcony, Elai Restaurant can seat up to seventy-five persons. Elai Restaurant also has an open air roof terrace with extensive views of the Cappadocia area. Situated on the lower slopes of the Uchisar Castle, the terrace overlooks Pigeon Valley, Red Valley and Goreme. Watching over you from a distance is the snow-covered peak of Erciyes (Argeus) Mountain.

Alaturca

Alaturca restaurant is established by Mr. Hasan Kalci in November 2003 to present the old Anatolian Cuisine and making a difference in the concept of restaurants in the region. It is located in the heart of mystic Cappadocia, the most interesting nature of the world where miracles become real, cultures and civilizations are mingled. Alaturca is settled on a 2000 m2 area, contains 600 m2 indoor, 1200 m2 garden and terrace restaurants, cafe shop, indoor and garden bar.

Hanedan

Hanedan Restaurant Cappadocia, historic caravanserai in the comfort of today continue the tradition of Restaurant Business that is a dynasty. Hanedan Restaurant i with its 13 different decorated rooms continues the tradition of Turkish Cuisine.

Selcuk Train Museum

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

One of the biggest train muesums of Europe.We may use this place as a venue for gala dinners. It would become an interesting place as a venue with a different theme and with a good catering.

Izmir Tike Alsancak

Tike Restaurant, serving traditional flavours and magnificent tastes of South, has opened its second branch in İzmir at Alsancak.

Izmir Deniz Restaurant

Deniz Restaurant, which has been providing service for a quarter century with the motto of “The flavour from sea”, combining the seafood with quality product and service, looks onto the most beautiful view of İzmir Kordon 1.

TURKISH ISLAMIC ARTS MUSEUM

The Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum (Turkish: Türk ve İslam Eserleri Müzesi) is a museum located in Sultanahmet Square in Eminönü district of Istanbul, Turkey. Constructed in 1524, the building was formerly the palace of İbrahim Pasha, who was the first grand vizier to Suleiman the Magnificent. The collection includes notable examples of Islamic calligraphy, tiles, and rugs as well as ethnographic displays on various cultures in Turkey, particularly nomad groups. These displays recreate rooms or dwellings from different time periods and regions

ST IRENE

St.Irene, which is one of the largest and oldest Byzantine churches other than Hagia Sofia, was commissioned in the year 330 by Emperor Constantine the Great. The church takes its name from a saint who was at that time working for the spread of Christianity. A group of pagans tried to kill Saint Irene by first throwing him into a well full of snakes and later dragging him over the ground while stoning him. But in spite of the pagan’s effort, Irene miraculously did not die. Upon witnessing these supernatural occurrences, the majority of the pagans converted to Christianity and Irene became a saint in the eyes of the people. Emperor Constantine, who propagated Christianity as the single religion of the Roman Empire, named his church after this saint.

SPICE MARKET

Spice Market tempt visitors with its pungent aromas and gives the opportunity to experiment with the brightly colored spices on display.

SIRKECI STATION

Istanbul Sirkeci (Turkish: ‘Sirkeci Garı’) is a terminus main station of the Turkish State Railways (TCDD) in Sirkeci, on the European part of Istanbul, Turkey. International, domestic and regional trains running westwards depart from this station which was inaugurated as the terminus of the Orient Express.After the Crimean War, the Ottoman authorities concluded that a railway connecting Europe with Istanbul was necessary. The first contract was signed with Labro, a British member of parliament, in January 1857. The contract was cancelled three months later because Labro was unable to provide the investment capital required. Similar second and third contracts signed with British and Belgian entrepreneurs in 1860 and 1868 ended with the same result. On April 17, 1869, the concession for the “Rumeli Railroad” was awarded to Baron Maurice de Hirsch (Moritz Freiherr Hirsch auf Gereuth), a Bavaria-born banker from Belgium. The project foresaw a route from Istanbul via Edirne, Plovdiv and Sarajevo to the shore of the Sava River. The construction of the first 15 km from Istanbul to Halkalı began on June 4, 1870 and was completed on January 4, 1871. An extension of the line to Sirkeci was demanded as the starting point since Yeşilköy was too far away from Eminönü, the main business district of that epoch. The first proposed option for the line was a route from Beyazit down to the shore of the Golden Horn. The Ottoman Sultan Abdülaziz decided and permitted the route to run on the shoreline of the Sea of Marmara bordering the walls of Topkapı Palace’s lower garden. The extension line was completed on July 21, 1872. In 1873, a “temporary” terminus station in Sirkeci was built.

SAIT HALIM PASA

The first owners of the mansion are believed to be the Duzogullari Family. The Aristarhis Family who acquired the mansion from the Duzogulları demolished it to construct a completely new one around 1863. Abdulhalim Pasa bought the mansion, which was considered to be a wreck and not big enough to suit Egyptian aristocratic taste, from the Aristarhis Family and instructed architect Petraki Adamandidis of Canakkale to rebuild it. The mansion underwent a fire in 1995 and its restoration as “official Guest House of the Prime Ministry” was completed in 2002. The restoration was done according to the original architectural style of the mansion in the1890′s. The mansion has not been in use since the restoration and its operation has been turned over to Göçtur Tourism in 2004.

RAHMI KOC

The Rahmi M Koc Museum is the first major museum in Turkey dedicated to the history of Transport, Industry and Communications. Housed in magnificent buildings – themselves prime examples of industrial archaeology – on the shore of the historic Golden Horn, the collection contains thousands of items from gramophone needles to full size ships and aircraft. The location is unrivalled – romantic, historic, convenient to both the Old City and the new. And the appeal is universal: objects that affect our daily lives, created by talented engineers and craftsmen, encapsulating man’s ingenuity and hard work yet at the same time exhibiting great beauty.

MAIDEN’S TOWER

Maiden’s Tower (Turkish: Kız Kulesi), also known in the ancient Greek and medieval Byzantine periods as Leander’s Tower (Tower of Leandros), sits on a small islet located in the Bosphorus strait off the coast of Üsküdar in Istanbul, Turkey.Used as a lighthouse for centuries, the interior of the tower has been transformed into a popular café and restaurant, with an excellent view of the former Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman capital.[4] Private boats make trips to the tower several times a day.

ISTANBUL MODERN

Istanbul Modern seeks to integrate the experience of Turkey’s artistic past, the dynamism of its present, and the cultivation of its cultural future. Istanbul Modern, the first private museum devoted to modern and contemporary art in Turkey, was founded in 2004 in order to promote wider enjoyment and understanding of modern art among the public. Located beside the Bosporus, the straight separating Europe from Asia, the museum brings together the Istanbul cityscape with the production of arts ranging from painting, sculpture, and photography to video and new media.

GALATA TOWER

The Galata Tower (Turkish: Galata Kulesi), also called Christea Turris (Tower of Christ) by the Genoese and Megalos Pyrgos (The Great Tower) by the Byzantines, is located in Istanbul, Turkey, to the north of the Golden Horn. One of the city’s most striking landmarks, it is a huge, cone-capped cylinder that dominates the skyline on the Galata side of the Golden Horn.In the 1960s the original wooden interior of the tower was replaced by a concrete structure and it was opened to the public. There is a restaurant and café on its upper floors which commands a magnificent view of Istanbul and the Bosphorus. Also located on the upper floors is a nightclub which hosts a Turkish show. There are two operating elevators that carry visitors from the lower level to the upper levels.

ESMA SULTAN

Seam Sultan, the daughter of Sultan Abdulhamit 1st. was born in 1778. She was one of the most intellectual women of her time and reputed to have been an active socialite. The most vivacious water-side residence in Ortakoy, Esma Sultan Palace, now opens its doors for your special occasions. The Palace grounds, with banquet seating up to 600, cocktail receptions up to 1,000 people, boat access from the Bosphorous and private car park, is available for exclusive outdoor functions and special theme events.

DOLMABAHCE PALACE

Ottoman sultans and the place where the founder of Modern Turkey, Ataturk died in 1938, the Dolmabahce Palace beautifully situated with a 600m frontage on the Bosphorus. It boasts an impressive ballroom and ornate Victorian furniture embodying Turkish assimilation of European culture.

BEYLERBEYI PALACE

Beylerbeyi Palace was constructed in the same style as Dolmabahce Palace. It is situated on the Asiatic Shore of the Bosphorus and was built during the reign of Sultan Abdulaziz in the year 1865. The palace consists of the 24 rooms and 6 walls. Italian, French and Turkish artists created the ceiling decorations. The palace was used as the summer palace of the sultans

ARCHEOLOGY MUSEUM

The extremely ornate Alexander Sarcophagus, once believed to be prepared for Alexander the Great, is among the most famous pieces of ancient art in the museum.[2] The Kadesh Peace Treaty (1258 BCE), signed between Ramesses II of Egypt and Hattusili III of the Hittite Empire, is another favourite of the visitors. It is the oldest known peace treaty in the world, and a giant poster of this tablet (treaty) is on the wall of the United Nations Headquarters in New York City.

ADILE SULTAN

Adile Sultan Palace, is one of the most beautiful architectural works in the Bosphorus from the Ottoman era, was opened on June 28, 2006 after an extensive renovation. Situated on the Asian side of the Bosphorus in Kandilli, Adile Sultan Palace, has halls with high, gold foiled ceilings, with a view of the Bosphorus. Who is Adile Sultan? Âdile Sultan (1825-1898), the daughter of Sultan Mahmut II. and the sister of Sultan Abdülmecit, is one of the most interesting women in the history of the Ottoman Empire. Having received a very good education, written a  divan (collection of poems), witnessed the reign of five emperors and having done charity work throughout her life, which lasted almost a century, Adile Sultan is the only woman poet to write a divan and come from the Ottoman dynasty.

1001 DIREK

After a restoration period of seven years, the unique and second largest covered cistern in Istanbul has begun to welcome its guests. It has been carried back to our time after 1670 years without any lost of historical qualities. Binbirdirek Cistern was constructed as the cistern of “Lavsus Palace” on the date of A.D. 330 during the age of constantinos, the emperor of the Eastern Rome. The palace was demolished on the period thereafter. Size of the cistern is 64×57 m and there are 224 marble columns, which were placed on one other. Cistern has the capacity to hold the water of 325.000-m3 water. Byzantine bricks were used and as joint mortar, “Opus Caemanticeun” was used. During Ottoman period, silk weaving workbenches were placed within the cistern and silk cloth manufactures were performed.

1897 KONYALI

Run by the famous Konyali chain, the restaurant has just opened its doors as of 2008 and recently became one of the most popular restaurant among the jet-set of Istanbul. A perfect spot for a gourmet dining.

 

ARMADA TERAS

The restaurant is located on the terrace of Armada Hotel which is a two storey boutique hotel. It offers a magnificent view of Blue Mosque as well as the most unique delicacies of Ottoman cuisine.

ZEYREKHANE

The hub of religious buildings during the Byzantine times, Zeyrek was transformed into a residential centre of the affluent and the influential during the Ottoman reign. The historic Pantokrator Monastery was converted into the Zeyrekhane Mosque by the Ottomans and now after intensive renovation serves as a restaurant today. A rich Turkish menu. Spectacular view of the Bosphorous. Closed on Mondays. The hub of religious buildings during the Byzantine times, Zeyrek was transformed into a residential centre of the affluent and the influential during the Ottoman reign. The historic Pantokrator Monastery was converted into the Zeyrekhane Mosque by the Ottomans and now after intensive renovation serves as a restaurant today. A rich Turkish menu. Spectacular view of the Bosphorous. Closed on Mondays.

Closed on Mondays

YEŞİLEV

One of the last of the old 19th century Istanbul Mansions, situated between St. Sophia and the Blue Mosque was rebuilt and opened in 1984. Lunch and Dinner can be taken indoors or in winter garden or in the Garden during summer period.

ULUS 29

Ulus 29 is one of the select restaurants where the atmosphere and the quality of the food, rates as high, if not higher, than any one of its counterparts in Europe. The discriminating interior decoration and the life-saving cooling breezes of the Bosphorous, add a delectable taste to the already superb courses. Closed on Mondays.

SUNSET

Having a birds-eye-view on the Bosphorous, this is one of the “in” places for the young executive types who enjoy the tastes of the Turkish and international kitchen. The view and the atmosphere is unforgettable at this restaurant, especially from its terrace in summer time.

SUDA KEBAP

Suda Kebap is the brand new Restaurant located on “suada” which is an artificial land. It is very popular among the upscale locals as well as foreign guests. The Restaurant offers fine samples of Turkish cuisine as well as the magnificent view of Bosphorous.

SARNIC

A part of the picturesque Ayasofya Pensions, Sarnıç is a real 14th century Byzantine water cistern, completely renovated and converted into a typical and unique restaurant with 6 solid columns, a fire place, iron chandeliers and heavy wooden tables. The atmosphere is like magic, and so is the food, which includes Ottoman dishes.

PARK FORA

A very nice seafood restaurant located along Bosphorous which is frequented by mainy upscale locals.

PANDELI

Located right above the historic Spice Bazaar, this restaurant’s walls are covered with Pandeli Usta’s photographs taken with famous politicians and actors of the century, from the former location of the famed restaurant in Karakoy. It is a time tunnel into the past for those interested in trying authentic Turkish cooking or for those who have a hard time remembering authentic Turkish dishes. Lunch service only.

OMAR’S

The restaurant is located within walking distance to major highlights of Istanbul (St Sophia, Blue Mosque, Underground Cistern). The restaurant has 3 floors with a total capacity of 180 guests. Ideal for lunch for small groups to be combined in a classical city tour.

MUZEDE CHANGA

Muzedechanga (meaning “Changa at the museum” in Turkish) is situated within the lush gardens of the Sakip Sabanci Museum overlooking the Bosphorus: The historical Atlikosk (Horse Mansion) and the new gallery annex equipped with the latest technology are now a museum of international standards appropriate for holding exhibitions of every kind. The restaurant opened its doors in November 2005 with a dinner party given in honor of Pablo Picasso’s grandson Bernard-ruiz Picasso and his mother Christine Picasso.

Closed on Mondays

LOFT

Loft Restaurant & Bar a restaurant for summer& for winter,  is located in the Rumeli Fair & Exhibition Centre in  Lütfi Kirdar Convention and Exhibition Centre. It serves a wide variety of delightful international cuisine.

LİMAN

The restaurant is located right next to the pier where the cruise ships dock. It offers a magnificent view of Topkapi Palace and the old town as well as the Bosphorous. The restaurant is only used for private events and offers a very good choice of menus

LACİVERT

Taking its name from the color of the Bosphorous, this plainly decorated restaurant has a fantastic view of the bosphorous. Serving dishes from the Mediterranean cuisine, this restaurant has become one of the important highlights of Istanbul. Chef’s salad, Portuguese style shrimps, fish soup, Beykoz style offal soup, grilled pork in honey, mushroom porcini and steak with spinach are some of the dishes served here. According to the season, fish varieties are also on the menu. Besides a huge selection of dishes to choose from, there is also a large selection of Turkish, Italian and French wines at your disposal. From 11.00 a.m. on there is a ferry service from Rumelihisarı.

KUMKAPI

One of the most animated places in Istanbul, a casual night out district that is famous for its fish restaurants and taverns spilled onto cobbled streets in the private world of Kumkapı, a world that captivates yesterday as well as today. The  traditional fare in such restaurants is a colorful array of meze -hors d’ouvres- with tempting choices such as midye dolması (stuffed mussels), tarama (fish roe salad), cerkez tavugu (Circassian chicken) followed by freshly grilled fish and accompanied by the traditional Turkish rakı, drunk with water and ice.

KONYALI

Located within Topkapi Palace, the restaurant serves the delicacies of Turkish cuisine. Very convenient for groups visiting Topkapi Palace. 

Closed on Tuesdays

KÖŞEBAŞI

Since 1995, Kosebasi is the only restaurant chain that is true to the traditional recipes of South Anatolia . Kosebasi has managed to capture this traditional taste and is committed to continue to offer not only a cultural event but also an introduction to Anatolian lifestyle.Kosebasi was voted as one of the “World’s 50 Best Restaurants by the 14,000 members of Conde Nast Traveler magazine and was awarded with International Tourism, Hotel and Catering Industries Prize as the best representative of the traditional Turkish cuisine. Kosebasi was also cited as the best kebab restaurant in Istanbul by Time magazine. Kosebasi’s global fame has received numerous bookings from all over the world and continues to attract many celebrities including Jack Nicholson, Chelsea Clinton, Warren Beatty, Sting, Tim Zagat and Donna Karan.

KERVANSARAY

In an Oriental atmosphere, enjoy the “Kanun”, a typical Turkish musical instrument; discover the delights of a typical “Fasil” orchestra; and then a program extravaganza to experience the flavor of words and customs of our folklore and belly dancing. And as a final, enjoy a nostalgic journey into the very heart of entertainment.

HANEDAN

A three storey restaurant that doesn’t just rely on its superb view, but its excellent food to satisfy its clients. Meat is served on the lower floor, and fish on the upper two.The ambitious kitchen goes beyond just frying and grilling – they go the whole nine yards here and prepare Fish in a variety of delicious sauces. Your meal is accompanied by magnificent views of the Bosphorus and Sultanahmet in the distance. The views are even better from the tables set out on the terrace.

HAMDI

The Hamdi Restaurant has been offering to your appreciation the unique taste of its southeastern kebabs together with their original characteristics since 1970. Situated in the heart of old Istanbul right next to the Spice Market, with an incomparable view and superior quality service, the Hamdi Restaurant stands among Turkey’s rare first class restaurants.

HALAT

This beautiful restaurant offers a real gourmet experience on the shores of the historic Golden Horn. Operated by the same management and chef as the famous Café du Levant (itself situated just opposite the Lengerhane building), Halat serves outstanding Mediterranean food, complemented by a wide choice of local and imported wines. For a magical experience, come for a summer dinner on the waterfront terrace and listen to the myriad muezzins’ calls to prayer echoing all around the Golden Horn…

HACI BABA

The Halikarnas meatballs and the selection of dolmas are among Haci Baba’s specialties, preparing 40 different traditional Turkish dishes daily. The balcony of this typical Turkish restaurant overlooking Aya Triada Church has also become a popular spot since it is a picturesque getaway to enjoy a traditional Turkish meal.

GIRITLI

The Giritli restaurant is located in a restored Istanbul wooden house in the old city (close to Four Seasons hotel). Owner Ayse Sensılay has her roots in Girit, meaning Crete. She inherited her love of cooking from her family and serves all her family’s favorite dishes. You can also find unique versions of Istanbul fare.A meal at Giritli consists of a lot more than what’s on the menu. The joys of the Cretan kitchen are slowly unveiled during the course of your meal, allowing plenty of time for conversation. Everything is done for you: even the ordering! It is a fixed menu

FLOWER PASSAGE

A collection of restaurant serving mezes (appetizers), fish and meat dishes. Although it has grown as a tourist attractions, it still retains most of its original charm.

FERIYE

Occupying one of Ciragan Palace’s auxillary (which is Feriye in Ottoman) mansions and under the supervision of one of Turkey’s leading chefs, Feriye Lokantasi serves food so highly esteemed in quality and creativity that you may not have the chance to absorb the historic surroundings.

DEVELI

Develi, only preparing dishes native to the Gaziantep region, is a spacious restaurant with outdoor seating in the summer. You are certain to have a phenomenal taste experience with such dishes as the Antep pistachio, alinazik and simit kebabs. Humus with nuts and butter and Develi meatballs are the specialty here.

BEYTI

The internationally renowned Beyti, has been going strong for at least half a century in Istanbul. Decorated in the fashion of an old Ottoman mansion, Beyti is undoubtedly one of the most famous and eloquent meat restaurants in Turkey. This 3 storey restaurant which has hosted many numerous international celebrities Kings, Queens, Presidents! Beyti serves a magnificent Turkish cuisine with its experienced staff.

Closed on Mondays

BAB-I HAYAT

Amagnificent place is ready to welcome you in the Haseki Gate of Spice Market: Bab-ı Hayat…This five roomed place used to be a warehouse. After a long renovation work it has been converted to the Bab-ı Hayat Restaurant.Bab-ı Hayat has got 150 seating capacity. You can see the best ornament examples of “Rumi” and “Çintemani” arts in the section of Altın Yol, Ocaklı Sofa, Çifte Kasırlar and Kubbe Altı.

ASITANE

The elegant restaurant offers to the residents of Istanbul as well as hotel guests a fine chance of coming into memorable contact with the Turkish Art of cooking. Gourmet specialties dating back to the Ottoman era are featured in the menu along with contemporary dishes. The garden adds a cool touch to the pleasures of wining and dining at the Asitane Restaurant.

About Us

TekSer Tourism & Travel Inc. was founded in 1979 in order to answer the travel related needs of the business community. During the ensuing two decades, Tekser’s corporate and individual clientele significantly expanded and diversified in numbers, fields of activity and product demands. Pursuing a policy of exclusivity in service, Tekser has now become a major international and local tour operator, offering a wide range of travel options with highly competitive quotations for discerning customers:

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  • museum and art tours, alumni group meetings
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The TekSer difference in attitude and performance is reflected in our motto personalized service at its best – Two decades dedicated to excellence in customer satisfaction and the experience gained preparing the ideal custom made programs and tour packages for such diverse guests as executives of major multinationals and religious study groups has taught us how to respond to our clients’ requirements efficiently, to be scrupulous in choosing what we offer and meticulous in the way we deliver them.

Accustomed to being the leader in its field, TekSer’s multilingual staff of 35 supported by a carefully recruited  team of  English speaking tour directors, guides, transfer assistants and drivers run its four operational departments.
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We invite you to benefit from TekSer’s expertise, know how and versatility in designing new, out of the ordinary events, itineraries and themes in addition to guiding you through the classical attractions of Turkey – be it a convention or a business conference in Istanbul, a cruise along the historic Aegean Coast on a luxuriously equipped traditional wooden yacht, stopping at such watersheds of history as Gallipoli, Troy, Pergamom and Ephesos while enjoying the sun and the ocean, or a visit of Capadoccia spiced with a hotairballoon expedition over its eerie moonscape – Perhaps, an opera performance in an antique theater built half a millennium before Christ was born; coupled with a refreshing stay in a five-star hotel in Antalya or cross country skiing on the virgin snow of the still undiscovered slopes of majestic mountains in Eastern Turkey. The list is very easy to prolong:  Watching the sun rise at the summit of Mt. Namrod with the Gods of Commagena, diving in the Mediterranean, golfing near Istanbul and
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