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Highlights of Turkey Tour |
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Enjoy the breathtaking
vistas of Turkey as only Oba Tours can succeed
it! Join us to experience the beauty and explore the
history of Asia Minor in total security and comfort. Our
elegant Highlights of Turkey tour visits all the
wonderful places from Istanbul to Izmir, and Ankara to
the sunny and chic Antalya… Just join us! |
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Turkish Delight Tour |
| Enjoy the fabulous sites of
Istanbul, the extraordinary landscapes in
Cappadocia and Antalya, a city like no other
in the world, on our most impressive fully escorted
tour! This is the most exciting Turkish destination
you will ever experience in your life. Impressed! |
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Anatolian Escapade Tour |
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The wonderful ten-day Anatolian Escapade… Journey
to the ruins and myths. Two of the most visited sites in
Asia Minor, Troy and Ephesus, on this
deluxe Turkish tour package. Plus mountains of olive
groves, turquoise waters and unique Turkish people
hospitality await you in this trip. Take it! |
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Taste of Turkey
Tour |
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Visit Topkapi Palace, plus the most exquisite
sights in all of Istanbul on this deluxe,
fully escorted tour with Elkay. A perfect
combination of great museums and ancient sites, covering
all the highlights of western Turkey. Enjoy forever! |
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Magical Turkey
Tour |
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Definitely this is real Turkey at its very best with
Oba Tours and covers the most of the
highlights of Turkey: The enchanting sights of
Istanbul, the magical monuments of
Eastern Black Sea and also a memorable cruising
along the Mediterranean Sea coast. Join
the magical trip! |
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Basilica
Cistern in Istanbul |
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This awesome columned
cavern was the water reservoir for both the Grand Palace
of the Byzantine Empire and for the Ottoman Turks’
Topkapi Palace in Istanbul.
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Blue Mosque in Istanbul |
| This mosque was built in the early 17th century for Sultan Ahmet and is probably the most famous mosque in Turkey.
This temple is distinguished by six slender minarets and its interior walls covered with amazing blue Iznik tiles. |
| Boat Cruise on the Bosphorus |
| This cruise stops at various fishing villages on the way to the Black Sea in the north.
Dividing European Istanbul from Asian Istanbul, the river is also a direct artery between the Black Sea and the Sea of Marmara. |
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Dolmabahce Palace in Istanbul |
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Sultan Abdul Mecit commissioned Dolmabahce Palace on a spot along the
Bosphorus in the 19th-century rococo residence style and Ataturk died in this palace in 1938.
Visitors are admitted in groups and led by the official tour guides. |
| Grand Bazaar in Istanbul |
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The Covered Bazaar was built in the 15th century.
The Grand Bazaar has several gates: the most popular ones are Nuruosmaniye and Beyazit.
Istanbul’s mysterious bazaar is a labyrinth of over 4,000 little shops and is everything you dreamed an oriental market could be.
All kinds of Turkish treats are available in rich abundance at the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul. |
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Haghia Eirene Church Istanbul |
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This sixth-century church is located within the Court of the Janissaries of the Topkapi Palace. Now, Church of Saint Irene functions as a concert hall in Istanbul. |
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"Enjoy
Shopping in Istanbul with the Shopping Butler of Oba
Tours Int'l." |
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Full Day Antalya Tour |
Tour the unspoiled ruins of
Perge and the well-preserved Aspendos theater. Plus
Roman Aquaducts nearby. Then visit the Temple of Apollo
which is surrounded by many ancient relics in Side.
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$90.- per person |
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| Full Day
Ephesus & the Virgin Mary's House |
Ephesus with its fountains,
temples, brothel, library, odeon, agoras, and
spectacular theater. St. John's Basilica, the Virgin
Mary's Cottage and the Temple of Artemis.
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$90.- per person |
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Full Day Istanbul Tour |
An exciting day
includes Topkapi Palace, Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, St.
Sophia, Underground Cistern and the Grand Bazaar.
| $90.- per person |
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Istanbul
Walking-Tour with Elkay |
A wonderful and enjoyable half day
walking-tour itinerary includes these places: Taksim,
Istiklal, Cicek Pasaji, Pera, Galata Kulesi, Tunel,
Galata Koprusu and Eminonu.
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$40.- per person |
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Bosphorus Walking-Tour with Elkay |
This exciting walking tour along the
Bosphorus takes about four hours and includes these
jewels of the Istanbul strait: Bebek, Arnavutkoy, and
Ortakoy.
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$40.- per person |
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Half Day Ottoman Highlights |
A
fascinating half-day tour includes Topkapi Palace,
Archaelogical Museum, the famous Spice Market and New
Valide Mosque in Eminonu.
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$45.- per person |
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Half Day the Blue
Mosque & Surroundings |
A magnificent half-day tour includes
St. Sophia,
Basilica Cistern, Roman Hippodrome, the Blue Mosque, and
the mysterious Arasta Bazaar.
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$45.- per person |
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Istanbul Golden Horn Boat Tour with Elkay |
This amazing Golden Horn harbour boat tour takes about
just only two hours and includes these vistas of the
Halic in Istanbul: Eminonu, Kasimpasa, Ayvansaray,
Sutluce, Fener, Balat and finally Eyup area. Plus
spectacular views of domes and minarets of colossal
mosques rise in moody outline, just above the Golden
Horn in Istanbul.
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$45.- per person |
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Turkish Bath in Istanbul |
Just treat your body & soul this time in Istanbul like
the Ottoman Sultans used to do in the centuries old
turkish bath house, designed by the famous Otoman
architect called Sinan the great. Enjoy it!
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$30.- per person |
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Istanbul Whirling Dervishes Sema Show |
In this ritual dance
called Sema, the performers seek a mystical state.
Dressed in symbolic white robes and tall hats, they
whirl round each other, representing the rotation of
heavenly bodies in the very old Istanbul ceremonial
hall.
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| Half Day Bosphorus Cruise |
A unique boat trip
provides rewarding views of the waterside mosques,
palaces, fortresses, colorful villages, and the
distinctive wooden villas known as yalis, all backed by
forested hills.
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$40.- per person |
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Istanbul by Night |
Drive through illuminated Istanbul. Dine at a first
class restaurant, and enjoy the belly dancers, local
voices, and also a stunning Anatolian Cultural Folklore
show. Simply a great night out in Istanbul!
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$90.- per person |
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Half Day Istanbul Jewish Heritage |
Enjoy the visits
of
Galata Tower, Neve Shalom, the Ashkenaz Synagogue,
Ahrida Synagogue along the Golden Horn, and also the
Balat & Pera neighborhoods.
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$85.- per person |
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Full Day Christian Heritage Tour in Istanbul |
In
this great tour, we explore together these religious
sites in this order: Patriarchate of Fener, Metal Church,
Panagia of Blachernae, St. Savior in Chora, Zoodochos
Pege at Balikli, St. Sergius & Bacchus, Hagia Sophia,
and finally St. Mary Pammacaristos.
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$90.- per person |
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Full Day Magical Experience in Cappadocia |
This Cappadocian escapade includes the natural citadel
of Uchisar, Devrent Valley, 3 Graces in Urgup, Goreme
open-air museum, Cavusin, Avcilar and the famous pottery
town of Avanos.
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$110.- per person |
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Full Day Bursa Tour |
Travel by ferry to Yalova, then drive to Bursa, where we
explore the Green Mosque, Green Mausoleum and Grand
Mosque in the old center of the city. Next we take some
time in the old commercial district of Bursa including
the Silk Cocoon Hall and the Covered Market. Then travel
back to Istanbul.
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$110.- per person |
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Full Day Troy Tour |
Discover the
ancient city of Troy which is famous for the legendary
Trojan Horse since the times of Homer and imagine the
beautiful Helen around there with you! Then exciting
ferry trip across the Dardanelles to visit the Anzac
battlefields of Gallipoli. Return to Istanbul late that
evening.
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$90.- per person |
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"Oba Tours
offers customized educational & religious packages for
the individuals and groups. For special pricing, please
contact us." |
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“Hire a tour guide from Oba Tours." |
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| Penelope
Hamlin & Ronald Zarter - El Paso, TX |
| "Omer was a tour guide for us for two trips to
Turkey. The second trip included my 10-month old
granddaughter. He planned and delivered wonderful
experiences. Omer was able to meet our expectations and
then some. His knowledge of the country, its history and
the people is superior. He and our driver, Dogan, took
us to many special out of the way places while still
seeing the “highlights” of Turkey. The accommodations
and food were always excellent. Do visit Turkey with
Omer!" |
| Julia Rogers -
Freelance Tour Manager , U.K |
| "I have worked with Mr Omer Elkay doing tours in
Turkey with groups of British holiday makers. My
experience of him is that he is a thorough guide, always
reliable, very informative and with a good sense of
humour. He has an excellent command of English and is
always smartly presented. Of utmost importance is his
ability to get on well with people from all walks of
life and to do a first class job of caring for his
customers." |
| Leopold G. Koss, M.D /
Professor and Chairman Emeritus, NYC |
| "Omer was my guide in Turkey several years ago. He
guided me through the mainland Turkey and through Asia
Minor in an expert fashion. He was exceptionally
knowledgeable about the places and sites that we visited.
He was a delightful companion whose English skills were
remarkable." |
| Caren & Bud Zisson,
Florida |
| "Omer made our trip to Cappadocia so very special!
He seems to know everybody there, and we were able to
meet people, go places and do things that other guides
cannot offer. He knows Turkish history, politics, and
all the best places to visit, eat and shop. He even gave
us great information and even contacts about other areas
in Turkey that we visited after our week in Cappadocia!
He is the best and most memorable guide that I have ever
had in any country. You can't go wrong with "Omer the
Magnificent"!" |
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Joe Helmkay of Victoria, British Columbia, Canada |
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"In 2001 my wife, myself and our two friends had the pleasure of touring Turkey with Omer as our personal tour guide.
Although our tour had an set itinerary, Omer was extremely flexible allowing us to alter several stops maximizing our time
in places that we wished to spend a few extra moments. Omer was not only very knowledgeable about Turkey's history, he was
also able to share an enormous amount of knowledge and insight about modern day Turkey. Omer gave good advice on how to honor
local customs, he gave excellent advice on how much we should have to pay for certain souvenirs and he always made sure that
we were having as much fun as possible. We really got to do and see everything that we went to Turkey, to do and see;
Omer was a big reason why." |
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Peter Wardle, Australia |
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"I arrived in Cappadocia in January. It was absolutely beautiful the snow covered the ground.
Omer and his driver met me for lunch and then showed me some of the region during the afternoon.
We spent all of the next day together savouring the delights of this ancient land. Omer was fantastic.
His knowledge and love of the region was delightful. I had a great time." |
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Rhona Rombro / Rainbow Travel - Orlando |
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"Your country is wonderful! Istanbul is exotic! The Blue Mosque is breath-taking! Hagia Sophia is absolutely superb!
Topkapi is so interesting! But the most memorable part of our Turkish journey is our charming, delightful, kind, knowledgeable, helpful, and great-sense of humor guide.
How fortunate our group was to have had such good luck in obtaining the best guide in all Turkey!!
You made our stay wonderful, and we shall always have fond memories of you & Istanbul. I hope our paths will cross again one day." |
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