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| A Living Fantasy - Turkey |
 Turkey
is becoming one of the world's most desired destinations for congresses,
conferences, conventions, meetings and incentive groups as it is today for
cultural, religious tours and resort holidays. The country's association
with multinational meetings, however, has a long and colorful history. At
the geographical gateway between East and West, Turkey has for centuries
been host to get-to-gathers of merchants, adventurers, artists, scientists,
and philosophers for having some pleasant time while journeying between
Europe and Asia. It was here that the Silk Road ended, and here too, that
the arts and sciences of East and West merged to produce layer upon layer of
extraordinary cultures and civilisations. |
| Turkey has a rich cultural heritage. This vast land was former home to many great empires; each left its cultural legacy on the architecture, the art and over all every part of today's civilisation. With 600 years of imperial rule, the Ottoman Empire was one of the long-lasting empires of all, and its background has left a benefaction of palaces, pavilions, imperial mosques, great monumental fountains and other architectural treasures. |
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Turkish
hospitality is known for being genuine and warm. The people are friendly,
kind to strangers, sympathetic and always ready to help. Turkey, the gateway between Europe and Asia is also the gateway into a world of exciting possibilities. Today, Turkey is excellently qualified to handle groups and meeting of all sorts and sizes in comfort and style. |
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With wide
choices of excellent accommodations, endless possibilities of
sightseeing in a living history and colorful culture enhanced by natural
beauty: Turkey is well equipped for your clients.
Hira Tour will always be at your disposal to handle all the services for a resounding success. |
| Venue of the Era - Istanbul |
 This
city is the main door to Turkey; one of the most beautiful, exotic and exciting
cosmopolitan cities ever likely to visit, where Asia and Europe greet each
other across the glittering waters of the Bosphorus, capital of Byzantine
and Ottoman empires and center of the Islamic world, this is the city of
Istanbul. |
| The name of the city was Byzance, as it flourished in the 7th century BC. The city reached its first turning point when Emperor Constantine chose it as the capital of his great Empire-the East Roman or Byzantine Empire. The name of the city was changed to Constantinopolis as the Emperor declared the place where he put his feet was the center of the world. In 1453 the city was conquered by Fatih Sultan Mehmed (Mehmed the Conqueror), and was renamed as Istanbul. It became the capital of Ottoman Empire which lasted until the year of 1923, the declaration of the Republic of Turkey by Mustafa Kemal Atatürk. The capital city then moved to Ankara whilst the heart of the country is still beating at this intriguing city of Istanbul. |
| With more than 40,000-bed capacity and as nearly quarter of them in 5 stars, Istanbul offers you such an immense possibility of selection. Most of the buildings at service of tourism in Istanbul are centrally located and are newly constructed or renovated historic edifices. Also, the highly trained personnel who delicately combine Turkish people's deep-rooted hospitality with professionalism are one of the important assets. Excellent Istanbul hotels cannot fail to satisfy even the most demanding and discerning client. Hira Tour is offering you intriguing city of Istanbul as your next destination. |
 But,
of course what Turkey and Hira Tour can provide together is not limited
with the city of Istanbul. The "pearl of the Aegean", Izmir is Turkey's
third largest city and the second most important port. A city of palm
lined promenades, avenues and green parks, set in sweeping curves along
the bay. With many historical cities like the ruins of Ephesus near to
this city, Izmir is also one of the most popular areas to visit in Turkey.
Once, the meeting place of Anthony and Cleopatra; the city Antalya with a beautiful long promenade and lavish archaeological places and long sandy beaches shaded by pine trees is another ideal destination. Cappadocia, the moonscape appearance rocks provided refuge for the persecuted for many centuries (St. Paul among others, found refuge here and started the first Christian colony in the area) is also a must see spot in Turkey. |