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Caravansary Tours in Istanbul
offered by supplier M05425 (view this supplier profile)
Key Information:
Tour Duration: 1
day(s)
Group Size: 1
- 15
people
Destination(s):
Turkey
Specialty Categories:
Cultural Journey
Archeology/History
Season: January - December
Airfare Included: No
Tour Customizable: No
Minimum Per Person Price: 30 Euro (EUR)
Maximum Per Person Price: 55 Euro (EUR)
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For the caravans of camels on the Road of Silk, the Caravanserais are modernly converted into workshops, and one finds some in great quantity around the Grand Bazaar. Inns and Caravanserais built along the Silk Road shouldered Important tasks within this active trade trout. Appearing as fortresses on remote roads, these structures have elaborate stone ornaments.
Apart from meeting all requirements of travelers as a foundation, they also assured travel and trade safety, provided social solidarity for lodgers', a market for merchants to sell their merchandise, as well as bases facilitating the supply of food and ammunition for the army during its campaigns. These Caravanserai's were built at a distance of 30-40km from one another, to be covered in 8-10 hours on foot. Some of them are in Cappodocia.
Regardless of their religion, language or race, travelers were accommodated and catered to for three days in these caravanserai's, their animals were taken care of and fed, and the sick were cured, all at the expense of the foundation. In Istanbul there are so many Caravanserai's (Han). You can see them near Grand Bazaar ans Spice Bazaar in Istanbul.
Idea: This tour gives a good picture of how the artisans work today in Istanbul in Caravanserai's. You can meet so many masters and merchants in Istanbul during tour. Except Sunday we can take you to the interesting workshop areas that supplies products for Grand Bazaar and show you the caravanserai's in Istanbul. You will find yourself in the beginning part of the James Bond's movie "From Russia With Love" was taken. We drink tea with artisans and spend time with them, learning about their lives and business. You can also purchase their products.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Prices:
- 1 - 3 pax: 55euro
- 4 - 6 pax: 40euro
- 7 - more: 30euro.
Price Includes:
- This tour is private and Half day. Upon request it can convert to a full day tour with additions.
- Runs everyday mornings or afternoons ex. Sundays.
- English Guidance and assistance service.
- Lunch on Full Day tours.
- Discount rates for students and groups.
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