2 Kasım 2016 Çarşamba
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Rozella Tourism is local a travel agency which has established and has been experience in tourism sector for 10 years in Istanbul Turkey.. We have provided airport transfers, accomodation, flight tickets and cultural and sight-seeing tours for Turkish citizens in Turkey and abroad.
We are willing to provide airport transfers, accomodation and tour programs for foreigh tourists with our sectoral experince in Turkey from now on. We would like to be your solution partner with the legal TURSAB (Association of Turkish Travel agencies license No:5862 in Turkey.
For more information please contact us
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Oguzhan APAK
Rozella Turizm
e.mail: rozellatur@hotmail.com,
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Tel: +90 212 5434070
FAx:+90 212 4661202
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TURSAB License No:5862
address: Cevizlik Mah.Fahri Koruturk Cad. Sukran Han No:30 K:3 D:7 Bakirkoy-Istanbul
8 Temmuz 2016 Cuma
16 Nisan 2016 Cumartesi
12 Mart 2016 Cumartesi
With its vibrant lifestyle and natural beauty, Istanbul mesmerizes its visitors all the time. Countless various cultures have been living side-by-side in the city for centuries, and it can be seen in every detail of every street corner. As if just looking at photos of the city were not enough, we put together a list of reasons why you should book your tickets, you hotel, and get on the way immediately.
1. Hours-long and tasty Turkish breakfast is available every day, but it’s especially joyful to have it on Sundays.
From Moda to Bebek, Istanbul abounds with breakfast places where you can get something from every region in the country on one table. One must not leave the table without trying menemen.
2. Turkish coffee is mandatory after breakfast.
Kahvaltı is breakfast in Turkish. It’s the combination of two words: kahve and altı, which translates as “before coffee.” You can understand the importance of coffee after breakfast.
3. The city is full of artisanal coffee shops as well.
4. Every time, crossing from one side of the city to the other is a sight for sore eyes.
Whether from Kadıköy to Karaköy, eyeing the Haydarpaşa then the Old City, or from Beşiktaş to Üsküdar, witnessing the beauty of the view with Bosphorus Bridge, the journey is always a joy.
5. Spring in Istanbul is all blossoms and no crowds.
The city flourishes at this time of year, and it’s free of all the queues and over-crowded buses of the summer months.
6. Cats own the streets; we are just passing by.
The cats of Istanbul will make you fall in love with them - cat person or not.
7. Getting lost in the passageways of the world’s oldest shopping mall is a heady experience.
Kapalıçarşı, known in English as the Grand Bazaar, has been keeping many secrets since the dawn of civilization. Enter through one of its many gates and get lost while discovering it.
8. Once church, then a mosque, then turned museum, the Hagia Sophia is a wonder to be explored.
The building is a feat of imagination and engineering skill, a testament to the city’s profound contribution to all of human history.
9. Two 500-year-old castles, Rumeli and Yedikule, will leave you in awe.
Their towering walls over the Bosphorus and the Sea of Marmara are worth a few hours of exploration.
10. Farmer’s markets abound with fruits, vegetables, and herbs from all over Turkey.
Şile Earth Market and Feriköy Organic Market offer the best in the city.
11. Kebap is not the only amazing thing about Turkish cuisine.
You could try a new dish every day of the week and you’d never exhaust the options. Try lahmacun, Ege otları, mantı, beyti, tavuk göğusu - the list is endless, and delicious.
12. Having fresh-grilled Black Sea fish with a glass of rakı is one of the most delightful - and essential - Istanbul experiences.
The centuries-old tradition of endless meals with friends and family, accompanied by ever-flowing rakı, is the stuff of legends, dreams, poems, songs, and memories.
13. Sailing on the Bosphorus will make you fall in love with Istanbul’s wild side.
It’s a massive metropolis, but it’s also a place of great natural bounty. Istanbul’s seas offer an adventurous traveller a chance to take to the waves.
14. The Prince Islands may be hot spots during summer but they are amazing all year round.
Even in the grey winter months, these islands are an enclave of peace and the slow-life. Take a long walk, have dinner at an old monastery, or simply join the locals on the beach.
15. You may love Berlin or Ibiza’s clubs, but you won’t find anything like Istanbul’s nightlife.
From cocktail bars to the places open until long after the sun comes up, Istanbul’s party scene is mesmerizing.
16. And after a night of partying, ıslak hamburgers and mantı are in order.
To end the night, you have to enjoy a few ıslak (wet) hamburgers or a full plate of Turkish ravioli, mantı.
17. It’s a city that inspires all kinds of artists, from poets and writers to contemporary musicians.
Listen to songs about Istanbul and read about it while you are here.
18. Families love the city: it’s so kid-friendly that your child wouldn’t want to leave it.
Just follow the #Istanbulwithkids hashtag.
19. And when the city overwhelms you, it is easy to get away from it.
It takes just a few hours to get to beautiful Ayvalık, taste the local food, and try the best olive oil in the country.
20. Plus, it’s just an hour-long plane trip away from the beautifulseaside towns of Çeşme and Bodrum - perfect for a weekend.
Bodrum has been the go-to place of Istanbullites in summer since forever. A cute little town near Izmir, Çeşme has become the hot spot lately for summer holidays. But both seaside towns are especially beautiful during spring without all the crowds.
21. Which other city on Earth is on two continents? None.
And it was the capital of three Empires.
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Oguzhan APAK
The Lord of Istanbul Travel Planner
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Comment about Turkey from a Dannish Girl
For more inquiries or information please send us an e-mail and would be glad to answer you as soon as possible
Looking forward to hearing from you
Oguzhan APAK
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4 Mart 2016 Cuma
2 Şubat 2016 Salı
FENERBAHCE SK vs LOKOMOTIV MOSCOW EUROPEAN LEAGUE FOOTBALL GAME on 16th February 2016
FENERBAHCE SK vs LOKOMOTIV MOSCOW EUROPEAN LEAGUE FOOTBALL GAME
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Fenerbahce SK and Locomotiv Moscow will play the most important match in Istanbul at 19:00 on 16 February 2015.
We can provide you round trip private transfer service between your hotel to/from Ülker Stadyumu Fenerbahçe Şükrü Saracoğlu Spor Kompleksi with our Mercedes Vito & Mercedes Sprinter vans with a comfortable transfer. Our vehicles are private vans with air-condition and our drivers speak basic English. Our private transfer service save your money and time !
We can provide you round trip private transfer service between your hotel to/from Ülker Stadyumu Fenerbahçe Şükrü Saracoğlu Spor Kompleksi with our Mercedes Vito & Mercedes Sprinter vans with a comfortable transfer. Our vehicles are private vans with air-condition and our drivers speak basic English. Our private transfer service save your money and time !
All our vehicles are 2010 or 2011 model with air condition Your driver will offer you complimentary snacks & fruit juice to make the journey easier for you. Our drivers are polite and non-smoking, will not disturb you at the car with loud music, well dressed and follow the traffic rules strictly. Moreover, we follow up all our vehicles with a central GPS system to check their speeds and locations.
We are also glad to help your for regular and private Istanbul city tours, hotel options and airport transfers.
| DESTINATION | 1-4 Pax | 5-6 Pax | 7-13 Pax | 13-27 Pax |
| ATATURK AIRPORT - STADIUM | 55 Euro | 65 Euro | 85 Euro | 130 Euro |
| ATATURK AIRPORT - STADIUM - ATATURK AIRPORT | 125 Euro | 130 Euro | 150 Euro | 165 Euro |
| TAKSIM or OLD CITY - STADIUM | 50 Euro | 60 Euro | 75 Euro | 120 Euro |
| TAKSIM or OLD CITY - STADIUM - TAKSIM or OLD CITY | 125 Euro | 130 Euro | 150 Euro | 165 Euro |
Oguzhan APAK
The Lord of Istanbul Travel Planner
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1 Şubat 2016 Pazartesi
Istanbul City Tour Booking
1-Byzantine&Ottoman Relics Tour
You can visit Topkapi Palace,Blue Mosque, The Hippodrome, Hagia Sophia Museum Basilica Cistern, Million Stone, Tomb of Sultan Mahmud, and ancient Ottoman Cemetery, Burnt Column Grand Bazzar
Price: 70 euro with Lunch. winter promotion: 60 Euro with lunch per person
2-Bosphorus Boat Tour
You can visit Rustem Pasa Mosque, Egyptian Bazaar (Spice Market), The Bosphorus Cruise by Turyol boat takes about 1.5 hour including Dolmabahce Palace, Cıragan Palace, Maidens Tower, Bosphorus Bridges, Rumeli and Anadolu Fortresses and Ottoman Residences (from the Boat).
Price:35 euro . Winter promotion:30 Euro per person
3-Chora Museum & Golden Horn Tour
You can visit City Walls, Yedikule Dungeons, The Chora Church, Golden Horn , Pierre Loti Hill, Fener Orthodox Patrichate, Fener and Balat Regions
Price: 35 Euro, Winter Promotion: 30 euro per person
4-Bosphprus on Boat&Dolmabahce Palace
Half Day morning tour with a small group (Semi-Private tour) operated in winter times to make a Bosphorus Boat tour and Dolmabahce Palace together in a half day time period. The tour enables you to save your time with private land transport including hotel pick up and drop off service (if your hote is in Sultanahmet or Beyoglu district)
Price:45 euro per person
5-Golden Horn &Bosphorus Tour
You can visit Yedikule Dungeons, Golden Horn, Pierre Loti Hill, Fener Orthodox Patrichate, Spice Bazaar Rustem Pasa Mosque. The Bosphorus Cruise by Turyol boat takes about 1,5 hours including Dolmabahce Palace, Ciragan Palace, Maidens Tower Bosphorus Bridge, Rumeli and Anadolu Fortress and Ottoman Residences ( from the Boat)
Price:70 euro with Lunch. Winter promotion: 60 euro with lunch per person
6-Princess Islands Tour
Cruise on the Marmara Sea to Princess Islands retreats for the Byzantin Princes, famous for their beautiful pine trees and beaches. The largest ansd the most enjoyable of these islands is Buyukada. Horse-Drawn carriage tour at the island and lunch at the fish restaurant
Price 65 euro with lunch. Winter promotion: 55 euro with lunch per person
7- Bosphprus Boat tour with Dinner and Show
The dinner is a rich a la carte menu including variety good samples of Turkish cusine. Cruise by Magnificant Ottoman palaces and elegant minarets gracing the skyline. Also you can great fun with the belly dancing show and live music
Price:65 euro with Dinner and Drinks Winter Promotion: 55 euro with dinner and drinks per person
Trip Profile :
The Excursion includes professional tour guidance, enterance fees and transportation and pick up and drop off services ( if your hotel is in The Sultanahmet or Beyoglu area)
The Excursion includes professional tour guidance, enterance fees and transportation and pick up and drop off services ( if your hotel is in The Sultanahmet or Beyoglu area)
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19 Ocak 2016 Salı
History of Turkey and some other important knowledges
History of Turkey
The history of the Turks covers a time frame of more than 4000 years. Turks first lived in Central Asia around 2000 BC. Later, some of them left Central Asia and spread around, establishing many states and empires independent from each other within a vast area of Asia and Europe. These empires included The Great Hun Empire (established during the 3rd Century B.C.), the Göktürk Empire (552- 740), the Uygur Empire (741- 840), the Avar Empire (6-9 Century A.D.), the Hazar Empire (5-10 Century A.D), the Great Seljuk Empire (1040- 1157), and many others.
Turks in Anatolia: The Turks started to settle in Anatolia in the early 11th century by way of continual migrations and incursions. The Malazgirt victory in 1071 against the Byzantines literally opened up the gates of Anatolia to the Turks. It is following this date that the Turks fully conquered the whole of Anatolia and established the Anatolian Seljuk State there (1080-1308).This was the first Turkish State in Anatolia and was sometimes called, after its capital city of many years, the Konya Sultanate.
OTTOMAN AGE 1299–1923: The Seljuk State rapidly declined with the Mongol invasion of Anatolia which started in 1243. During the period of the decline of the Anatolian Seljuk state and after its disappearance, many Turcoman principalities were established in Anatolia towards the end of the thirteenth century. One of these was the Ottoman (in Turkish Osmanli) Beylik (similar to a Principality) named after its founder, a Turkish ruler named Osman in 1299 in the environs of Söğüt in Eskişehir in the northwestern corner of the peninsula. The Ottoman Beylik rapidly expanded throughout the fourteenth century and thus arose the Ottoman Empire, which ruled over a vast territory on three continents and lasted for 623 years until the end of the First World War.
The Ottomans captured Constantinople in 1453, during the reign of Sultan Mehmet II (1451-1481), and the Byzantine Empire fell, which also marked the end of the Middle Ages and the beginning of the New Age. During the reign of Sultan Mehmet II, who assumed the title of "The Conqueror," the Ottoman state entered into an era of rapid development which would last until the end of the sixteenth century. At its height, the Ottomans ruled over what is today Greece, Bulgaria, Yugoslavia, Albania and Romania in the Balkans, over all the islands in the Eastern Mediterranean, and over what is today the Middle East. The borders of the Empire extended from the Crimea in the North to Yemen and Sudan in the South and from Iran and the Caspian Sea in the East to Vienna in the Northwest and Spain in the Southwest.
Starting in the 16th century, however, the Ottoman Empire incrementally lost its economic and military superiority in comparison to Europe, which had developed rapidly with the Renaissance, with its conquest of new territories and its access to raw materials, and with the Industrial Revolution. The Ottoman Empire failed to adapt to these new developments. Thus, the balance of power shifted in favor of the European States. The nationalist movements that started in the nineteenth century and the self-determination movements and rebellions of the Balkan nations, supported by the European powers and Russia, slowly brought the Ottoman Empire to a decline.
WORLD WAR I 1914 –1918: The weakening of the Empire continued until World War I. The Ottoman Empire entered the First World War in 1914 on the side of the allied powers and emerged defeated from the war in 1918, compelled to sign the Mondros Armistice on October 30, 1918. Under the terms of this Armistice, the territories of the Ottoman Empire were occupied by Britain, France, Russia, and Greece. This was the actual end of the Ottoman Empire.
A national resistance and liberation movement emerged as a reaction to this occupation under the leadership of Mustafa Kemal, an Ottoman military commander who mobilized Anatolia in a quest for Turkish self-determination and national independence. He united sporadic and disorganized resistance groups in Anatolia and organized them into a structured army. Under the leadership of Mustafa Kemal—later given the last name Ataturk or "Father of Turks"—the resistance became cohesive, and the Turks were capable of fighting the war for national liberation.
The Turkish National Liberation War was an effort to create a new state from the ruins of an Empire, which had completed its life. It lasted four years (1919-1922) wherein a small army of volunteers fought and won a war against the leading powers of this time. Ataturk's victory was not only military, but it was also diplomatic. The Turkish military victory was sealed with a diplomatic success with the signing of the Lausanne Peace Treaty on July 24, 1923. Signed with Great Britain, France, Greece, Italy and others, the Treaty recognized the creation and international borders of a Turkish State and guaranteed its complete independence.
REPUBLIC OF TURKEY: The Republic was proclaimed on October 29, 1923. For the first time in centuries, the Turkish people enjoyed self-rule. Mustafa Kemal was elected as the first president of the Republic of Turkey.
As president for 15 years, until his death in 1938, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk introduced a broad range of reforms in the political, social, legal, economic, and cultural spheres that were virtually unparalleled in any other country.
The first Grand National Assembly under the leadership of Ataturk created a new political and legal system based on the principles of parliamentary democracy, human rights, national sovereignty and division of powers, private ownership and secularism, and the separation of religion and state affairs. A new, secular education system was established, the Arabic alphabet was changed into the Latin alphabet, and new civil and criminal codes were adapted from European models. Turkish women received equal rights under the law such as the right to vote and be elected to public office, which put Turkey ahead of many Western nations in terms of women's rights. It was a revolution, unparalleled at its time and even today, to bring a predominantly Muslim nation in line with Western civilization and universal values.
Location of Turkey: southeastern Europe and southwestern Asia (that portion of Turkey west of the Bosporus is geographically part of Europe), bordering the Black Sea, between Bulgaria and Georgia, and bordering the Aegean Sea and the Mediterranean Sea, between Greece and Syria
Capital: Ankara
Climate: temperate; hot, dry summers with mild, wet winters; harsher in interior
Population: 77,695,904 (July 2014 est.)
Ethnic Make-up: Turkish 80%, Kurdish 20% (estimated)
Religion: 99.8% (mostly Sunni), other 0.2% (mostly Christians and Jews)
Government: republican parliamentary democracy
The Turkish Language
The official languageTurkish, is the first language spoken by 90% of the 63m population. Minority languages include Kurdish, spoken by 6% of the population. Arabic is spoken by 1.2% of the Turkish population; most of those speakers are bilingual Arabic and Turkish speakers. Other minority languages include Circassian, spoken by more than 0.09% throughout the country, Greek, Armenian and Judezmo, a Romance language spoken by Jews.
Capital: Ankara
Climate: temperate; hot, dry summers with mild, wet winters; harsher in interior
Population: 77,695,904 (July 2014 est.)
Ethnic Make-up: Turkish 80%, Kurdish 20% (estimated)
Religion: 99.8% (mostly Sunni), other 0.2% (mostly Christians and Jews)
Government: republican parliamentary democracy
The Turkish Language
The official languageTurkish, is the first language spoken by 90% of the 63m population. Minority languages include Kurdish, spoken by 6% of the population. Arabic is spoken by 1.2% of the Turkish population; most of those speakers are bilingual Arabic and Turkish speakers. Other minority languages include Circassian, spoken by more than 0.09% throughout the country, Greek, Armenian and Judezmo, a Romance language spoken by Jews.
Turkish Society and Culture
Islam
Islam is the religion of the majority of Turks although the state is fiercely secular. Islam emanated from what is today Saudi Arabia. The Prophet Muhammad is seen as the last of God's emissaries (following in the footsteps of Jesus, Moses, Abraham, etc) to bring revelation to mankind. He was distinguished with bringing a message for the whole of mankind, rather than just to a certain peoples. As Moses brought the Torah and Jesus the Bible, Muhammad brought the Quran. The Quran and the actions of the Prophet (the Sunnah) are used as the basis for all guidance in the religion.
Among certain obligations for Muslims are to pray five times a day - at dawn, noon, afternoon, sunset, and evening. The exact time is listed in the local newspaper each day. Friday is the Muslim holy day although this is not practised in Turkey. However, most males will attend the congregational afternoon prayer. During the holy month of Ramazan all Muslims must fast from dawn to dusk. Fasting includes no eating, drinking, cigarette smoking, or gum chewing
Islam
Islam is the religion of the majority of Turks although the state is fiercely secular. Islam emanated from what is today Saudi Arabia. The Prophet Muhammad is seen as the last of God's emissaries (following in the footsteps of Jesus, Moses, Abraham, etc) to bring revelation to mankind. He was distinguished with bringing a message for the whole of mankind, rather than just to a certain peoples. As Moses brought the Torah and Jesus the Bible, Muhammad brought the Quran. The Quran and the actions of the Prophet (the Sunnah) are used as the basis for all guidance in the religion.
Among certain obligations for Muslims are to pray five times a day - at dawn, noon, afternoon, sunset, and evening. The exact time is listed in the local newspaper each day. Friday is the Muslim holy day although this is not practised in Turkey. However, most males will attend the congregational afternoon prayer. During the holy month of Ramazan all Muslims must fast from dawn to dusk. Fasting includes no eating, drinking, cigarette smoking, or gum chewing
Etiquette & Customs in Turkey
Meeting and Greeting Etiquette
Meeting and Greeting Etiquette
When meeting shake hands firmly. When departing it is not always customary to shake hands although it is practised occasionally.
Friends and relations would greet each other with either one or two kisses on the cheek. Elders are always respected by kissing their right hand then placing the forehead onto the hand.
When entering a room, if you are not automatically met by someone greet the most elderly or most senior first. At social occasions greet the person closest to you then work your way around the room or table anti-clockwise.
Greet people with either the Islamic greeting of 'Asalamu alaykum' (peace be upon you) or 'Nasilsiniz' (How are you? pronounced na-sul-su-nuz). Other useful phrases are 'Gunaydin' (Good Morning, pronounced goon-ay-dun), 'iyi gunler' (Good Day, pronounced ee-yee gun-ler) or 'Memnun Oldum' (pleased to meet you).
Gift Giving Etiquette
Gift giving has no real place in business relationships or etiquette. Relationship building and the like will usually take the form of dining or sight seeing trips rather than lavish gifts.
However, if a gift is given it will be accepted well. It is always a good idea to bring gifts from your own country such as food stuffs or craft items.
Be aware that Turkey is a Muslim country. Before giving alcohol to anyone be 100% sure that they drink.
The only time you would need to give any great thought to gifts would be if you were invited to a Turk's home for dinner. The most usual gifts to take are pastries, (especially 'baklava') and decorative items for the home such as ornaments or vases. Flowers are not usually taken to a host but can be if felt appropriate. It is best to ask a florist for advice on what is best to take. If the host has children take some expensive sweets or candy.
Dining Etiquette
Dining Etiquette
Most business entertaining will take place in restaurants. Turks enjoy food and the meal is a time for relaxing and engaging in some good conversation.
The protocol of Turkish hospitality dictates that the host always pays for the meal. The concept of sharing a bill is completely alien. You may try and offer to pay, which may be seen as polite, but you would never be allowed to do so. The best policy is to graciously thank the host then a few days later invite them to do dinner at a restaurant of your choice. It may be a good idea to inform the restaurant manager that under no circumstances are they to accept payment from your guests.
Evening meals may be accompanied by some alcohol, usually the local tipple called Raký (pronounced rak-uh). It will comprise of a few courses with the main course always meat or fish based, accompanied by bread and a salad.
Turks smoke during meals and will often take breaks between courses to have a cigarette and a few drinks before moving onto the next.
Tea or Turkish coffee is served at the end of a meal sometimes with pastries. Turkish coffee is a national drink and should at least be sampled. It comes either without sugar, a little sugar or sweet. Turkish coffee is sipped and allowed to melt into the taste buds so do not gulp it down as you would instant coffee. Never drink to the bottom of the cup as it will be full of ground coffee and taste awful.
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