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Istanbul
2h
Pick up from your hotel after breakfast.
Drive to Iznik (Nicea).
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Iznik
2h
Iznik (Nicea), a little town set beside a picturesque lake, historically famous for hosting the First Ecumenical Council of the church at the Council of Nicaea in 325 AD. Upon arrival, visit the Old City Walls from Roman and Byzantine periods, the Green Mosque, beautifully decorated in light blue ceramics and built by the Ottomans.
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Iznik Ayasofya (Orhan Cami)
1h · Admission ticket included
Then proceed to the remains of the St. Sophia Church, the site of the Second Council of Nicea in 787, and see the remains of the mosaic floor and frescoes.
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Iznik Golu
2h · Admission ticket included
Following a lunch break by the lake, visit the Iznik porcelain workshops to see how the world famous Iznik tiles and other ceramics are traditionally crafted.
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Istanbul
2h
Return drive to Istanbul and drop off at your hotel.