“A Summer Tale in the Heart of Marmara”

Sometimes we will find peace in a boat floating silently on the river bank, sometimes we will take a breather on a nostalgic island under the bougainvilleas… We will meet the past in the shadow of Polonezköy, and accompany the sunset on the Şile coast. This journey will progress not only with steps; but with the heart, memory and smile. When nature, history and serenity come together, it turns into a real tale. Come, let's live this Marmara tale together...

TOUR PROGRAM

DAY 1: MARMARIS DEPARTURE (01:00) - GÖLYAZI BREAKFAST - TRİLYE TAŞ MEKTEP - TRİLYE SEA BEACH COFFEE BREAK - MUDANYA TOUR - MUDANYA ARMISTIC HOUSE - CUMALIKIZI VILLAGE - CUMALIKIZIK MANSIONS - MONUMENTAL PLANE TREES - GIN HOLE - ACCOMMODATION ŞİLE - RAMADA HOTEL

We meet our valued guests at 01:00 in front of Marmaris Eşref Girginç Park (across from LC Waikiki) and settle into our tour vehicle. After meeting our guide and captain, we start our night journey. After taking breaks for needs on the road, we reach the borders of Bursa towards morning. Our first stop is Gölyazı Village, which stands out with its peaceful atmosphere in the lake. Here we have a free breakfast break accompanied by the lake view. After breakfast, we set our route to Trilye. We visit the historical Taş Mektep, passing through streets where we will see preserved examples of Greek architecture. Then, we have a coffee break on the beach with a sea view. A short time is also set aside for shopping for olive oil products, jams and olives specific to the region. After Trilye, we reach Mudanya. We visit the Mudanya Armistice House, an important turning point in the history of the Ottoman and the Republic, with the narration of our guide. Our guide shares with us the details of the armistice made after the War of Independence. At noon, we reach Cumalıkızık Village, a historical heritage hidden in the foothills of Uludağ. This village, which has carried the rural architecture of the Ottoman Empire almost intact to this day, is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. We take a journey into the past with its colorful bay-windowed houses, narrow stone-paved streets and traditional lifestyle. Here, we give free time for shopping at the local product market set up in the village square. Handmade jams, natural soaps, village breads and souvenir products will attract the attention of our guests. Those who wish can take a tea break at the village coffee house, while those who wish can capture nostalgic frames among the colorful houses. Then, we take a short walk under the Monumental Plane Trees, which defy time with their century-old trunks, located a little outside the village. While listening to the silence of the past in the shade of the trees, our guide also tells the legends of the region. The last stop of the day is a mysterious spot known as “Cin Deliği” among the locals, intertwined with nature. This area, which has a short but impressive walking track with its canyon-like structure and natural paths, offers fascinating views for photography enthusiasts. After exploring this natural area with our guide, we get in our tour vehicle and set off towards Istanbul-Şile. We reach Istanbul in the evening and rest after checking in to our hotel. (ISTANBUL-SILE ACCOMMODATION) 4* Ramada by Wyndham Hotel

DAY 2: BUYUK ISLAND – KADIKOY – FASHION TOUR – BARIŞMANÇO HOUSE - FASHION FAMILY TEA GARDEN - ACCOMMODATION SILE RAMADA HOTEL

After breakfast, we leave our hotel and go to the ferry pier to go to Buyukada, one of the peaceful corners of Istanbul surrounded by the sea. During our pleasant journey by ferry, we enjoy the Bosphorus and the silhouette of the Islands. When we arrive at the island, we explore the island by walking on historical mansions, bougainvillea-lined streets and the carriage road. The Aya Nikola Church, Splendid Hotel and the hills offering the most beautiful view of the island take their place in our photo frames. Our guests who wish can taste the famous ice cream of the island. After the enjoyable time we will spend in Buyukada, we return by ferry and continue our program that includes visits to Kadıköy for the other trips of the day.

We take a walk with our guide in Kadıköy, famous for its colorful streets, boutique shops and historical bazaar. Then we turn our route to Moda. We visit the Barış Manço House, which keeps the memories of our famous artist alive. Located in one of the most special corners of the Moda district, the house of our legendary artist Barış Manço opens its doors to us as a unique museum that witnesses the history of Turkish music. This mansion, which has hosted Barış Manço's life since 1984, is now like a time capsule full of his memories... During our visit, the artist's stage costumes, gold records, awards, private collections and objects remembered from the program 7'den 77'ye are exhibited one-on-one. While our guide shares Barış Manço's life story, the innovations he brought to music and his special love for children with us, a different nostalgia is experienced in each room of the house. This stop, where a song or memory that has left a mark on the memory of everyone who visits is definitely touched upon, becomes one of the most unforgettable moments of our trip. At the end of our trip, we bid farewell to Istanbul by drinking our tea at the Moda Family Tea Garden. We have the opportunity to rest and enjoy the view while watching the sunset over the Marmara Sea. This concludes our program for today and we return to our hotel in Şile. (ISTANBUL-ŞİLE ACCOMMODATION) 4* Ramada by Wyndham Hotel

DAY 3: AĞVA – POLONEZKÖY – ŞİLE

Departure to Ağva & River Tour

After breakfast at our hotel in the morning, we set off for Ağva in the cool morning hours. After our journey, we reach the Göksu or Yeşilçay River. Here, we join the optional rowboat/boat tour. We take a peaceful stroll in the triangular structure of Ağva, extending between two streams and the Black Sea, accompanied by shady shores, reeds, houses by the river and natural life. After the boat tour, we have free time for shopping, walking and coffee breaks in Ağva center. Our guests can relax at the cafes on the riverside or shop for local products.

Polonezköy Culture and Nature Tour

Leaving Ağva, we take a short trip to Polonezköy, founded by Polish immigrants in 1842. In this cultural heritage village hidden in nature, we experience both history and a lush green environment.

Places to Visit:

**Polonezköy Culture House: We get to know the history of the region with photographs and documents.

**Virgin Mary Church (panoramic exterior narration)

**Atatürk House (panoramic narration)

**Aunt Zofia's Memorial House (optional extra entrance)

For lunch, free time is given at recommended restaurants in the village. Our guests who wish can shop for village bread, homemade jam and handcrafted products.

Şile Panoramic Tour & Free Time

Leaving Polonezköy, we return to Şile at the end of the day. In the lightening evening air, we take a short tour of historical and natural beauties:

Places to See:

• Şile Lighthouse

• Ağlayan Kaya

• Şile Castle

• Seyir Tepesi

We take short breaks accompanied by panoramic narrations, then we offer free time accompanied by the sunset on the Şile coast. Our guests who wish can shop for Şile Cloth products or relax at the beach cafes. Our last night's accommodation is again at our Şile hotel. (ISTANBUL-ŞİLE ACCOMMODATION) 4* Ramada by Wyndham Hotel

DAY 4: HOTEL CHECK-OUT PROCEDURES - BOSPHORUS TOUR - ÜSKÜDAR - AIRPORT TRANSFER - ISTANBUL - DALAMAN FLIGHT (FLIGHT 18:20) - DALAMAN MARMARİS TRANSFER - END OF TOUR

After breakfast at our hotel in the morning, we complete our check-out procedures and head towards Istanbul city center. Today, we bid farewell to the city and spend the last moments of the tour peacefully. We join a 1-hour enjoyable Bosphorus tour to discover the unique silhouette of Istanbul from the sea. (optional-extra tour). With the narration of our guide; we watch historical structures such as Dolmabahçe Palace, Ortaköy Mosque, Rumeli and Anadolu Hisarları, Bosphorus Bridges from the sea. We experience a relaxing and unforgettable finale accompanied by the gentle breeze blowing over the sea. After the Bosphorus tour, we set our route to Üsküdar, which reflects the spiritual atmosphere and elegant silhouette of Istanbul. Afterwards, we visit the Maiden's Tower, which has become the symbol of the city and fascinates us with its historical texture. We listen to the legends about the tower with our guide and capture unforgettable shots against the Istanbul skyline. After our visit, we have a short free time on the Üsküdar coast. You can have a tea break on the coast or take a walk around the Mihrimah Sultan Mosque. We meet at the specified time and depart for our airport transfer. We arrive at Sabiha Gökçen Airport on time for the Istanbul - Dalaman flight that will take place at 18:20 and complete our check-in procedures. After the flight, we land at Dalaman Airport. We make our return transfer to Marmaris with our private vehicle waiting for us at the airport. After our arrival, we end this cultural tour full of unforgettable memories and friendships and bid you farewell with the hope of seeing you in our next adventure.

NOTE: Our company cannot be held responsible for flight time changes that may occur due to airline companies. In such cases, our company reserves the right to make changes to the tour program.

GENERAL CONDITIONS

**Child discounts are valid in cases where two adults stay together.

**The seating arrangement in the vehicle is determined by seat numbers, seat numbers are automatically assigned after the first payment. If you have any concerns about seat numbers, please contact us.

**The type of vehicle (minibus, midibus or bus) that will go on the tour is determined according to the final number of participants. Our company determines the most suitable vehicle to carry out the tour depending on the demand.

**The seat numbers given are not valid for Marmaris-airport departure and airport-Marmaris return trips. There is no seating arrangement during these transfers, and our guests can sit wherever they want.

**Our guide has the right to make changes to the program and routes, provided that all visits are carried out, considering conditions that may affect the course of the trip, such as weather and road conditions.

**In the event that physical conditions make a visit impossible (road, weather, natural disaster, etc.), our agency cannot be held responsible for the failure to realize this visit.

**Our company cannot be held responsible for flight time changes that may occur due to airline companies. In such cases, our company reserves the right to make changes to the tour program.

**Our company cannot be held responsible for any extra costs that may occur in case of flight company changes in time and flight schedule.

**Child discounts are valid for accommodation with two adults.

**The prices given are early booking period prices and will be valid for reservations made until June 15, 2025.

**You can benefit from these prices by pre-registering with a deposit payment of 6000.00 TL per person during the first reservation.

Days : 4 | Nights : 3