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 The
tours that have been planned in conjunction with
the 11th International Conference on Oriental Carpets
(ICOC) in Istanbul offer a range of excursions to
the most beautiful and interesting locales in Turkey.
We are offering the opportunity to see weaving in
traditional village settings, ancient archaeological
sites, extraordinary panoramic vistas, village bazaars
with special regional textiles, excellent Turkish
cuisine and a cultural heritage that has made Anatolia
special to travellers for centuries.
The four tours will explore almost every geographic
region of Turkey. “Weaving Highlights in Western
Anatolia” features: the DOBAG project in Suleymankoy;
special archaeological sites; silk and hemp weaving
masters; feltmaking; and a visit to the Odemis and
Tire weekly bazaars which specialize in the finest
regional embroidery work. Moving east, “Amazing
Sites of Central Anatolia” offers: Cappadocia and
its open-air museums; underground cities; ancient
caravanserais; mystical Konya with its museums;
feltmaking workshop;and visits to Vakiflar carpet
museums in Tokat and Ankara.“Distinctly Different
Southeast Anatolia” is a tour that will carry you
back in time and includes: Seljuk architecture;
seriously old Christian monasteries; ancient city
walls that are second only to China’s Great Wall;
old medreses and mosques with special architectural
features; very active bazaars; beehive houses in
one of the oldest villages on earth; fabulous mosaics;
early churches preached in by Peter and Paul; Roman
tunnels; weaving villages; and wonderful Turkish
cuisine. Finally, “For the Intrepid Traveler: Eastern
Anatolia” is an exciting tour that travels through
the hinterland of Turkey and includes: special carpet
museum opening in Tokat; extraordinary Seljuk architecture;
bustling bazaars; mesmerising panoramas of Mount
Ararat and Ishak Pasha Palace; ancient Urartian
ruins; and visits to beautiful villages.
These tours have been tailored to meet the interests
of the ICOC attendees. Each will be guided by a
multilingual expert. This is a wonderful opportunity
to travel the back roads of Anatolia and experience
the hospitality that is so essentially Turkish.
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Highlights |
Inclusive
Dates |
Price
$ Per Person Double Room |
Price
$ Per Person Single Room |
| Amazing Sites of Central
Anatolia |
Cappadocia, Konya, Tokat, Sivas |
14-19 April |
$1,365 |
$1,965 |
| Weaving Highlights in
Western Anatolia |
DOBAG weaving project, Ephesus, Tire |
14-19 April |
$1,275 |
$1,775 |
| Amazing Sites of Central
Anatolia |
Cappadocia, Konya, Tokat, Sivas |
23-28 April |
$1,365 |
$1,965 |
| Weaving Highlights
in Western Anatolia |
DOBAG weaving project, Ephesus, Tire |
23-28 April |
$1,275 |
$1,775 |
| Distinctly
Different Southeast Anatolia |
Diyarbakir, Mardin, monasteries, Urfa, Harran,
Antioch |
23-28 April |
$1,475 |
$2,175 |
| For the Intrepid Traveler:
Eastern Turkey |
Tokat, Sivas, Erzincan, Erzurum, Dogubeyazit,
Van |
23- 29 April |
$1,475 |
$2,175 |
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