RUBENİS TURİZM & SEYAHAT ACENTASI
TURSAB Belge No: 6927

İZNİK CULTURAL TOUR

Iznik has been the capital four times in history and has been home to four civilizations.

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İznik is a district of Bursa, located 85 km away. It has been the capital four times throughout history and has hosted four civilizations. With a history dating back to 316 BC, it holds a unique place in the world. It has been home to many civilizations over a long period and impresses almost everyone with its monumental structures that have survived to this day.

The First and Seventh Ecumenical Councils

Iznik also holds special importance for the Christian world. The first ecumenical council was held here in 325 AD with the participation of 218 bishops, and the 20 articles known as the "Iznik Canons," which gave life to Christianity, were established at the Senate Palace. The First Council, held in the presence of Emperor Constantine I, witnessed intense debates. The thesis of the Alexandrian clergyman Arius, who argued that "Jesus Christ was merely a human and did not come from God," quickly gained followers, infuriating the bishops attending the meeting. As a result, the belief that Jesus Christ is the son of God, which is still defended today, was accepted. Arius and his followers were expelled from the meeting. The Seventh and last Ecumenical Council was held in 787 at the Hagia Sophia Church in Iznik.

Iznik is a unique, open-air museum and a historical and ancient city rarely found worldwide. Its fertile soil, unique climate, and natural beauty have made it a focal point of interest for humanity throughout history, producing abundant harvests regardless of the season.

From 1495 to 1718, Iznik was the center of Ottoman ceramic art and gained significant recognition in the antique world with its production of Iznik ceramics. The use of floral decoration instead of geometric patterns in decoration is an innovation of Iznik ceramics.

The fame of Iznik tiles continues today in various workshops using modern materials and technology. The newly restored Süleyman Pasha Madrasah, the I. Murat Ceramics Market, and the Nilüfer Hatun Ceramics Market, along with local craftsmen, offer their produced tiles for sale.

Iznik is also an extremely important center in terms of the tourism sector. Within the walls surrounding the city, with the beautiful climate provided by Lake Iznik, its green texture, olive groves, vineyards, and gardens, it resembles a paradise. It is a rare district that offers potential research and exploration opportunities to anyone interested, with many areas yet to be uncovered.

Which places will we see?

We start our journey by picking up our guests from designated stops. We will have breakfast at the village café in Elbeyli village, just before reaching İznik, with the food we bring along. After seeing the Obelisk in Elbeyli village, we will enter İznik through the Istanbul Gate.

Guiding Services - During our tours, our guide will provide information about the periods to which the ruins belong.

First Stop - 1st Murat Hammam. After a tea break here, we proceed to the Kırgızlar Tomb. In sequence, we will visit the Roman Theater, Hagia Sophia Church Mosque, Mahmut Çelebi Mosque, 2nd Murat Hammam, and the Tile Kilns excavation site, and then move on to the restaurant where we will have lunch.

Lunch - At Köfteci Yusuf: meatballs, 1 beverage, salad, and dessert.

After Lunch Break - We will visit the Nilüfer Hatun Imaret (İznik Museum), the İznik Green Mosque, which holds a very important place in Ottoman architecture, Şeyh Kutbettinzade Mehmet İzniki Mosque, and Lefke Gate. Afterward, there will be free time to visit the tile workshops, feel the historical texture, and take photos.

After the Free Time - We will visit the Çandarlı Hayrettin Pasha Tomb and the Sarı Saltuk Tomb, and then head to the hill where Abdülvahap Sancaktarı Tomb is located to photograph the sunset. After watching the sunset, we will start our journey back to Istanbul.

Costs Included

Professional Guiding Services

Lunch at Köfteci Yusuf: meatballs, 1 beverage, salad, and dessert

Transportation with a touristic vehicle

Costs Not Included

Extras, all kinds of personal expenses

Food and drinks on the road

Beverages with meals

Museum and archaeological site entrance fees

Extras, all kinds of personal expenses

Museum entrance fees

06:30
E-5 Bakırköy / Ömür plaza
06:35
Cevizlibağ
06:40
Okmeydanı
06:42
Çağlayan
06:45
Mecidiyeköy
07:00
Kadıköy (Kadıköy Belediyesi karşısı Kayacanlar Börekçisi önü)
07:10
Göztepe
07:12
Medical Park
07:15
Kozyatağı (Carrefour)
07:16
E-5 FSM Durağı
07:18
E-5 Bostancı
07:25
E-5 KÜÇÜKYALI
07:27
E-5 Maltepe
07:30
E-5 Maltepe ( Huzurevi )
07:35
Cevizli Köprüsü
07:36
E-5 Soğanlık Metro
07:37
E-5 Kartal
07:40
E-5 Pendik

Hat

Hat
Your uncovered head acts almost like a radiator. More than half of your body’s total heat loss occurs from here.

Canteen

Canteen
A flask, also known as a water bottle or canteen, is a type of thermos. This thermos can keep your water fresh and preserved for a long time.

Sunglasses

Sunglasses
Sunglasses protect your eyes from harmful UV rays by blocking UV (ultraviolet) radiation. UV protection is a feature found in the lenses of sunglasses and is usually indicated by a number or label.

Sunscreen

Sunscreen

Special snacks

Special snacks
Foods to energise during walking, activity

Medications you use

Medications you use
If you are taking any medications, make sure to carry them with you and inform your guide.

Sweatshirt / T-shirt

Sweatshirt / T-shirt

Power bank

Power bank
A power bank, also known as a portable charger, is a device that allows you to charge your phone anytime and anywhere. A power bank is essentially a type of battery.

Kişisel Beyan-Kabul ve Risk Bilgilendirme Formu

1) Doğa Yürüyüşleri, hiking, trekking, her türlü dağcılık faaliyetleri, dağ kayağı, oryantiring, dalış ve su sporları faaliyetleri, bisiklet faaliyetleri, kamp ve Gezibol olarak icra edilen her türlü faaliyetlerde, ekstrem sporlar ve sosyal faaliyetlerde her türlü sorumluluğun kendime ait olduğunu, etkinliklerde tüm risklere, tehlikelere karşı aydınlatıldığımı, ölüm, kalıcı ve geçici sakatlanma, yaralanma, malvarlığı zararı dahil bütün riskleri kendi rızamla kabul ettiğimi, bireysel kaza sigortası yaptırmam gerektiği hususunda uyarıldığımı ve Gezibol, Türkiye Dağcılık Federasyonu,  veya faaliyetle ilgili olan hiçbir kamu kurum ve kuruluşuna, antrenör, rehber, yürüyüş liderine herhangi bir sorumluluk yüklemeyeceğimi, hiçbir şekilde maddi veya manevi olarak sorumlu tutmayacağımı, bireysel olarak tüm güvenlik tedbirlerini alacağımı gayrıkabil-i rücu kabul, beyan ve taahhüt ederim.

2) Faaliyete engel teşkil edebilecek yüksek tansiyon, kalp hastalığı, solunum hastalıkları, adele ve eklem romatizmaları, epilepsi (sara) vb. gibi doğada tedavisi son derece güç olan herhangi bir rahatsızlığım olmadığını beyan ederim. Bu sporları yapmamı engelleyen bir ilaç almadığımı ve tedavi altında olmadığımı, doğada karşılaşılabilecek alerjik durumlara karşı ilaçlarımı yanımda bulundurduğumu, aksi durumda karşılaşılabilecek her türlü durumdan kendim sorumlu olduğumu beyan ve kabul ederim.

3) Faaliyetlerden önce ve sırasında emniyet kurallarını ihlal etmeyeceğimi, rehber, faaliyet sorumlusu, antrenörün, liderin, mihmandarın, talimat ve direktiflerine uyacağımı kabul eder, aykırı davranış veya kişisel hatalarımdan kaynaklanacak problemlerden sorumlu olduğumu kabul, beyan ve taahhüt ederim.

4) Doğada yapılan aktivitelerin; Hava şartları (fırtına ve/veya soğuk), kar altındaki kaya yapısı, rota ve kayanın zorluk derecesi, çığ oluşumu riski, kar yapısı, sis, taş düşmesi, hayvan tehlikesi, bilgi yetersizliği, fiziksel yetersizlik, antrenman eksikliği, dikkatsizlik, konsantrasyon eksikliği, aşırı enerji harcanması, özgüven fazlalığı, telaşlanmak, kontrol kaybı vs. nedenlerle risk içerdiği konusunda bilgilendirildim. Tüm bu durumları ve oluşabilecek riskleri kabul eder, tüm sorumluluğun kendi şahsıma ait olduğunu kabul, beyan ve taahhüt ederim.

5) Doğadaki yaşama zarar vermeyeceğimi ve sadece fotoğraf makinesi, telefon veya kamera ile fotoğraf/görüntü alacağımı, faaliyet sırasında bulunduğumuz bölgeye ilişkin olarak yetkili kamu kurumlarının her türlü kurallarına uyacağımı, uymadığım durumlarda bireysel olarak sorumlu olacağımı, kuralları bilmemenin veya bu kurallara dair bilgilendirilmiş olmanın sorumluluğumu kaldırmayacağını, bu kurala aykırılık nedeniyle meydana gelecek her türlü zarardan Gezibol'a herhangi bir sorumluluk yüklemeyeceğimi gayrıkabil-i rücu kabul ederim.

6) Gezibol faaliyetlerinde; Ad, Soyad, TC, Telefon ve Eposta gibi bazı kişisel bilgilerimin taşımacı firma, ilgili federasyon, mülki amirlikler ve ilgili kamu kurumları, etkinlik ve araç sorumlusu ile paylaşılmasına, Kişisel Verilerin Korunması Kanunu kapsamında kişisel verilerimin depolanmasına,    Doğa faaliyetleri öncesi veya sırasında çekilen fotoğraf ve videolarımın Gezibol sosyal medya hesaplarında ve web sitesinde, yerel veya ulusal medyada kullanabileceğini, ayrıca kendi görüntüleme cihazlarım ile çektiğim ve ortak mesaj gruplarında paylaştığım görselleri (fotoğraf, video) Gezibol'un, iş ortakları ya da sponsorlarının tanıtım ve haber amaçlı sosyal, yazılı ya da görsel yerel ya da ulusal tüm medyada kullanılabilmesini kabul, beyan ve taahhüt ediyorum.

7) Gezibol'un e-posta ve telefon numarama katıldığım etkinlikler ile ilgili mesaj göndermesine izin veriyorum.

8) Bu dokümanın sadece bir aydınlatma formu olmadığını, aynı zamanda taraflar arasında bir anlaşma olduğunu, kendi rızamla hiçbir baskı altında kalmadan tarafımdan imzalandığımı, yukarıdaki açıklamalara aykırı hareket etmem durumunda Gezibol'a, Bağlı bulunduğu Federasyonlara veya faaliyetle ilgili olan hiçbir kamu kurum, kuruluş ve kişilere herhangi bir sorumluluk yüklemeyeceğimi, hiçbir şekilde maddi veya manevi olarak sorumlu tutmayacağımı gayrıkabil-i rücu kabul ederim.

 

Rezervasyon ve Ödeme: Turlarımıza katılmak isteyen kişilerin öncelikle rezervasyon yaptırmaları gerekmektedir. Rezervasyonlar genellikle tur başlangıç tarihinden önce belirli bir süre öncesine kadar yapılabilir. Rezervasyonun tamamlanması için belirli bir ödeme yapılması gerekmektedir.

İptal ve Değişiklikler: Turlarımız önceden planlamaktadır. Ancak bazı durumlarda tur iptal edilebilir veya değiştirilebilir. Bu durumda Gezibol, müşterilere en kısa sürede bilgi verir ve alternatif seçenekler sunar.

Hava Şartları: Gezibol, hava şartlarına bağlı olarak tur programlarını değiştirme veya iptal etme hakkına sahiptir. Bu nedenle, katılımcıların tur sırasında hava şartlarına uygun kıyafetler ve ekipmanlar getirmeleri gerekmektedir.

Sigorta: Gezibol, müşterilerine tur sırasında yaşanabilecek olası durumlar için sigorta yapar. Sigorta konusunda detaylı bilgi tur firması tarafından sağlanır.

Tur Programı: Gezibol, müşterilerine sunduğu tur programları konusunda detaylı bilgi verir. Tur programında yer alan aktiviteler, yemekler ve konaklama detayları gibi bilgiler tur öncesinde müşterilere aktarılır.

Geç Kalmalar: Tur programına katılan müşterilerin tur başlangıç saati ve yeri konusunda titizlikle hazırlanmaları gerekmektedir. Tur başlangıç saatinde geciken müşteriler tur programına dahil edilemeyebilir

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Personal Declaration-Acceptance and Risk Disclosure Form

1) I acknowledge that all responsibility lies with me for any nature walks, hiking, trekking, mountaineering activities, mountain skiing, orienteering, diving, water sports activities, cycling activities, camping, and any other activities conducted by Gezibol, including extreme sports and social activities. I acknowledge that I have been informed about all risks and hazards associated with the activities and that I voluntarily accept all risks, including but not limited to death, permanent or temporary disability, injury, and property damage. I acknowledge that I have been advised to obtain individual accident insurance and I will not hold Gezibol, the Turkish Mountaineering Federation, or any public institution or organization, coach, guide, or hiking leader responsible in any way, either financially or morally. I agree not to hold them liable for any damages and I undertake to take all necessary safety precautions individually.

2) I declare that I do not have any medical conditions that could prevent me from participating in the activities, such as high blood pressure, heart disease, respiratory diseases, muscle and joint rheumatisms, epilepsy, etc. I declare that I am not taking any medication that would prevent me from engaging in these sports, and that I am not under medical treatment. I acknowledge that I am responsible for any allergic conditions I may encounter during the activity and I will carry my medications with me. I agree that I am solely responsible for any consequences that may arise due to my failure to comply with these conditions.

3) I agree not to violate safety rules before and during the activities, and to comply with the instructions and directives of the tour guide, activity organizer, coach, leader, or guide. I acknowledge that I am responsible for any problems that may arise from my non-compliance or personal mistakes.

4) I acknowledge that outdoor activities involve risks due to weather conditions (storms and/or cold), rock structure under snow, route and rock difficulty level, risk of avalanche formation, snow structure, fog, rockfall, animal hazards, lack of knowledge, physical inadequacy, lack of training, carelessness, lack of concentration, excessive energy expenditure, excessive self-confidence, haste, loss of control, etc. I accept all these conditions and risks, and acknowledge that all responsibility lies with me.

5) I agree not to harm the environment during the activities and to only take photographs/videos using a camera, phone, or camera. I agree to comply with all rules of the relevant public institutions regarding the area we are in during the activity, and I acknowledge that I will be solely responsible for any failure to comply. I accept that I will not hold Gezibol responsible for any damages arising from non-compliance with these rules.

6) I agree that some of my personal information such as Name, Surname, ID, Phone, and Email may be shared with the transportation company, relevant federation, local authorities, and relevant public institutions, event and vehicle responsible, within the scope of the Personal Data Protection Law. I acknowledge that photos and videos taken before or during outdoor activities may be used on Gezibol's social media accounts, website, local or national media, and I allow the use of images (photos, videos) I took with my own imaging devices in social, written, or visual media for promotional and news purposes by Gezibol, its partners, or sponsors.

7) I allow Gezibol to send messages to my email and phone number regarding the events I participated in.

8) I acknowledge that this document is not only an informative form but also an agreement between the parties. I declare that I have signed it without any pressure and of my own free will. I agree that if I act contrary to the above statements, I will not hold Gezibol, the federations to which it is affiliated, or any public institution, organization, or individual responsible in any way, either financially or morally.

Reservation and Payment: Individuals who want to participate in our tours must make a reservation first. Reservations can generally be made up to a certain period before the tour start date. Completion of the reservation requires a certain payment.

Cancellations and Changes: Our tours are planned in advance. However, in some cases, the tour may be canceled or changed. In such cases, Gezibol informs the customers as soon as possible and offers alternative options.

Weather Conditions: Gezibol reserves the right to change or cancel tour programs depending on weather conditions. Therefore, participants are required to bring appropriate clothing and equipment for weather conditions during the tour.

Insurance: Gezibol provides insurance for its customers for possible situations during the tour. Detailed information about insurance is provided by the tour company.

Tour Program: Gezibol provides detailed information about the tour programs it offers to its customers. Information such as activities included in the tour program, meals, and accommodation details are provided to customers before the tour.

Late Arrivals: Customers participating in the tour program should prepare carefully for the tour start time and location. Customers who are late for the tour start time may not be included in the tour program.