REGIONS 
Istanbul, Cappadocia, Antalya
Ephesus, Pamukkale, Bodrum
BEGÜM TRAVEL
ISTANBUL
- Stay in two of the most magnificent hotels in Istanbul, the Four Seasons and Ciragan Palace Kempinsky.
- Special visit to the most entrancing palaces and historical places of Istanbul; Dolmabahce Palace which is the last residence of Ottoman Royal Family, ancient Hippodrome where you may see the obelisks which were transferred from Egypt by the Emperor Constantine in the 4th century, Blue Mosque (Sultanahmet Mosque) which has over 21,000 blue tiles in its interior hence the name Blue Mosque.
- A trip to the largest and the grandest mosque of Istanbul: Suleymaniye Mosque, masterpiece of Byzantine architecture: Hagia Sofia which is the 4th largest church in the world, amazing Topkapı Palace which is the first Palace built at 15th century, Underground Cistern with the eery and mystical ambiance, Caria Museum where you may see the most beautiful mosaics of the Byzantine Empire.
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- Grand Bazaar which houses 4.000 shops offering beautiful Turkish carpets, glazed tiles and pottery, copper and brassware, apparel made of leather, cotton and wool, meerschaum pipes, alabaster bookends and ashtrays, and all sorts of other things. Lunch at Galata Tower which offers the best panoramic views of the city.
- A tour in Bosphorus. A stay in Istanbul is not complete without a traditional and unforgettable boat excursion up the Bosphorus.
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CAPPADOCIA
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Fly to Cappadocia and a journey to the most 'fairy chimneys' a famous sight; explore the mysterious rock carved churches at Goreme, you may have balloon tour which is the truly experience of a lifetime. Visit Derinkuyu, an underground city in 85 m deep.
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ANTALYA
Travel to Antalya having 630 km shoreline, visit Antalya Museum where the history of Antalya can be seen in a chronological and instructive fashion starting with the first humans and continuing without interruption to the modern era.
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Day trip to Side where you may attend to Jeep Safari Tours to Toros Mountains and have rafting in perfect routes, and you may visit Caunos where you may explore ancient theatres, temples and fountains. Caunos was said to be the son of Miletus and the Grandson of Apollo
Day trip to Perge where you explore Aspendos theater, considered the best-preserved antique theater in the world.
EPHESUS
Travel to see the beauty of Ephesus, one of the best-preserved cities in Mediterranean. The magnificent ancient city of Ephesus remains unmatched by any other archaeological site anywhere in the world in terms of sheer magnitude and beauty. You may see the house of Virgin Mary: it is believed that several years after the death of Christ, St. John brought the Virgin Mother to this house located on the slopes of Bülbül Mountain. It is believed the Virgin Mary lived in this house until she died at the age of 64, and the Temple of Artemis, which had been built at first during the archaic period (8th c. B.C.), known as one of the Seven Wonders of the Antic world.
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PAMUKKALE
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Day trip to Pamukkale, one of the most enchanting places for the beauty of its unique geological formations, is also the site of the ancient city of Hierapolis of which there are many interesting ruins.
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BODRUM
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Journey to Bodrum which has been the cradle of several civilizations. Have a visit to museums, castles and other archeological places. The history of Bodrum, known as Halicarnassus or Halicarnassus goes back to the 13th century BC. Bodrum is a town of white houses hung with flowers rising tier on tier towards a green hill overlooking a dazzling blue bay guarded by the great medieval castle built by the Knights of Rhodes.
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