Istanbul, the only city built in the world, spanning two continents.  A city built on seven hills and a city whose great glory lies in the past, yet thrives on a vibrancy and energy very much rooted in the present. The monuments of Istanbul are too numerous and below places will be visited in the old part of Istanbul.

Roman Hippodrome, the area with its famous Egyptian Obelisk and the Serpentine Column.

The Blue Mosque, a great masterpiece of Turkish Architecture, with beautiful blue tiles decorating the interior walls of the building. Hagia Sophia Museum, the Byzantine miracle built in the 6th century as the largest cathedral of the world. Topkapi Palace, built in the 15th century as the residence for the Ottoman Sultans with its priceless jewelled objects and dynastic porcelain collection. Greatly gratified by the sultans’ life.

Underground Cistern / Yerebatan Sarayý, a water reservoir built in the 6th century during the Byzantine period.

Bursa, or Green Bursa founded at the foot of Uludað which is one of the most important ski centres of Turkey: It was the capital of the Ottoman Empire (1326) and this has endowed the city with the legacy of a grand architecture. You must see the Green Mosque, The Green Tomb and Bursa’s Silk Bazaar.

Bursa is also famous with its thermal baths and with its local dish: “Iskender kebab�
Metropolis of Izmir, ancient Smyrna: It’s Homer’s birthplace on the Aegean coast. Ephesus is a close drive from Izmir. Ephesus and surrounding attractions are among the most amazing and largest ancient cities in the world. It was the Roman capital of Asia-minor where the 4th Ecumenical Council met. There are extensive ruins in Ephesus including the Celcius Library and the Great Theatre. The Temple of Artemis is one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world and it was the biggest monument of the Greek world. The House of Virgin Mary, where she spent her last years on the mount of Pagus is nearby.

Pamukkale is one of the most interesting places in the world, not only for the unique geological formations but also with its historical remains. Ancient town of Hierapolis -Holly city- appears to have been founded by the King Eumenes II of Pergamon and its name derived from Hiera, the wife of King Telephos, the legendary founder of Pergamon. Springs of Pamukkale and beautiful terraces are worth to see and experience.

Pergamum: The ruins of ancient Pergamum are impressive and extensive. It’s an amazing ancient city with temples to mythological gods and Roman emperors. Asklepion was a great medical healing centre and a school of medicine. It’s also famous with hand made Turkish carpets.

Çanakkale: Famous ruins of ancient Troy and Assos are nearby. See the wooden Horse and 9 layers of the settlements on this site and meditate and relive the Iliada of Homer visualising the legend.