Journey Through Turkey

13/09/2016

If you can't get away to a far-off town, you always have Büyükada! Rent a bike and tour around the island. If you wait until sunset, the view will leave you in the awe.

14/04/2015

811 year ago today, on 13 April 1204, Constantinople was sacked by the Crusaders led by Boniface I and Enrico Dandolo.

The Crusaders looted, terrorized, and vandalized Constantinople for three days, during which many ancient and medieval Roman and Greek works were either stolen or destroyed. The famous bronze horses from the Hippodrome were sent back to adorn the facade of St Mark's Basilica in Venice, wherein they still remain. As well as being stolen, works of immeasurable value were destroyed merely for their material value. One of the most precious works to suffer such a fate was a large bronze statue of Hercules, created by the legendary Lysippos, court sculptor of no lesser than Alexander the Great. Like so many other priceless artworks made of bronze, the statue was melted down for its content by the Crusaders.

The Library of Constantinople was destroyed. Despite their oaths and the threat of excommunication, the Crusaders systematically violated the city's holy sanctuaries, destroying or stealing all they could lay hands on; nothing was spared. The civilian population of Constantinople were subject to the Crusaders' ruthless lust for spoils and glory; thousands of them were killed in cold blood. Women, even nuns, were r***d by the Crusader army, which also sacked churches, monasteries, and convents. The very altars of these churches were smashed and torn to pieces for their gold and marble by the warriors who had sworn to fight in service of Christendom without question. Although the Venetians engaged in looting too, their actions were by far more restrained. Doge Dandolo still appeared to have far more control over his men. Rather than wantonly destroying all around like their comrades, the Venetians stole religious relics and works of art which they would later take to Venice to adorn their own churches.

Image: The Entry of the Crusaders into Constantinople, by Eugène Delacroix (1840).

04/03/2015

With the privilege of “Elit DMC”
Istanbul and Edirne Tour

Day 01: ISTANBUL
Welcome to IstAnbul; the city combining East and West, new and old, with its glorious history dating back to 6,000 B.C. The only city hosted a role in the history of being the capital of three biggest Empires in the World, Eastern Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman.
Meet and assist on arrival at Istanbul airport and transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is at free at leisure to discover the city on your own and dine out at a restaurant to enjoy the different cuisines from all over the world.

Day 02: ISTANBUL
Your Professional tour guide picks you up from your at 09:00 for the Istanbul City Tour. Today we will explore the capital of two great Empires; Byzantium and Ottoman. First we visit Topkapi Palace where was used as the main residence of Ottoman Sultans. Topkapi Palace is one of the greatest Palace Museums in all around the world. While visiting Topkapi Palace we will find us in four courtyards; Parade Square; Divan Square; Enderun Court; The Imperial Sofa. In the palace we will also visit Kubbealtı / Divan-ı Hümayun, Exterior Treasury/Weapons Section, Justice Tower, Kitchens, Audience Chamber, Imperial Wardrobe, Palace Library, Chamber of Treasury, Chamber of Sacred Relics, Ağalar Mosque, Circumcision Room, Revan Pavilion, Baghdad Pavilion, Sofa Pavilion, Evening Meal of Ramadan Pavilion and also Pergola. In the palace entrance of Harem section is with optionally extra fee. After the Topkapi Palace we will visit Hagia Sophia Museum which was used as a church for 916 years and as a mosque for 481 years. After Hagia Sophia we will have our launch in a Turkish restaurant. Later on we will get into The Blue Mosque, a great work of Ottoman Architects and famous with Otoman İznik Tiles. Our next stop will be Ancient Hippodrome and we will get deep informations about the Egyptian Obelisk, Serpentine Column and Fountain of Wilhelm II. from our guide. After The Ancient Hippodrome, Yerebatan Cistern will be the next. And our last stop for today is the Covered Grand Bazaar that you can enjoy the rest of the day by shopping. After that we will drive to hotel back.
Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 03: EDİRNE
After breakfast at the hotel we will drive to Edirne The Second Capital of Ottoman Empire. First we visit Eski Camii, was built of cut stone and brick 1402-14 with fine white marble portal and decorative calligraphy on the interior walls and pillars. Then
Üc Serefeli Mosque, "tree balconied" the name of the mosque derived from the three balconies on the southeast minaret. Each balcony is reached by a separate stairway. The decorative tile designs on the minarets are all different.
Selimiye Mosque Edirne's crowning glory, was built for Selim II, (1566-74) by Sinan who was the architect of the Abode of Felicity for 50 years. It was the masterpiece of
Sinan's old age. The symmetrical design strongly emphasised by the four minarets and the soaring rise of the central dome. After Lunch continue our tour with Semiz Ali Pasa Arasta; is also the work of Sinan. Completed in 1589, it is a long tunnel-like building with shops on both sides. Here you may buy one of Edirne's specialities, soap shaped like fruit or vegetables.
We also see the Meric bridge (New Bridge) constructed at the junction of Meric and Arda rivers between 1842 - 1847.
Kule Kapisi (12 C Tower Gate) is the another place, all that remains of the tower which once protected the principal gate of the citadel. It was rebuilt by the Byzantine emperor John Comnenus II (1118-43) as part of his repair of the Hadrianic defensive system. is also known as Makedonia Tower, Fire Tower, Clock Tower. Actualy this manument was the one of four tower of the Edirne Castle. Then it was converted into a clock tower which was burn by a fire.
Beyazit Kulliye & Health Museum, is near the Tunca River, the largest Ottoman spritual and physical welfare complex. There was a medical center, which is converted into a "Health Museum", in the complex. You can get to know the development of medical science (specialy mental illness) of Ottoman In the octogonal, domed timarhane the insane were treated by musical therapy. This is the largest the complex in Edirne
Late afternoon drive back to Istanbul transfer to hotel.

Day 04: ISTANBUL- Departure
After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to Atatürk Airport for international flight

Prices for 2015 winter (valid till 31 March)
5* Hotel at Sultanahmet (not valid during special dates)

Per person in double CHD(upto 11yrs)
Price for 21-40 Person Euro 311.- + 50 %
Price for 15-20 Person Euro 325.- + 50 %
Price for 10-14 Person Euro 404.- + 50 %

TOUR INCLUDED SERVICES
* Air conditioned vehicle for transportation
* 3 nights bed & breakfast base accomodation in 5* hotel at Istanbul
* Istanbul, Edirne transfer and tours
* Professional tour guide (English / please ask for other languages)
* Entrance Fees to visiting sites
* Lunch as mentioned in itinerary (drinks are extra)
* All taxes

27/02/2015

Turkey: the cradle of cultures and civilizations connecting Europe and Asia and capital of civilizations that have reined the lands of Anatolia for centuries

Since the beginning of history, Anatolia, well known as one the earliest settlements, has continued to flourish with the migration of various tribes, and accumulated a large cultural heritage through a line of succeeding empires and civilizations. Many empires ranging from the Sumerians to the Hittites, the Lydians to the Byzantines and the Seljuks to the Ottomans have once thrived and expired within the borders of Turkey.

29/01/2015

Join our outdoor activities, we are waiting for you.

30/12/2014

10/08/2014

Greetings from Turkey!

We are «Elit DMC», is a private aviation company and travel agency has an experience more then 25 years in the aviation and tourism industry.
«Elit DMC », is a term for a professional services company possessing extensive local knowledge, expertise and resources, specializing in the design and implementation of events, activities, tours, air and ground transportation and program logistics. «Ellt DMC» provides a ground service based on local knowledge of its given destinations.
We are glad to introduce our basic services / products; which are the private jet, a full-service approach for special events, transportation management, venue selection, executive holidays in the best 5* hotels, helicopter tours and microlight operation in İstabul, Ankara region, ballooning in Cappadocia region, incentive schemes as well as helping with overcoming language barriers.

You will be able to offer daily short trips to your guests with our special CHEYENNE III-A type turbo probe twin-engine aircraft. Our private turbo probe jet provides comfortable and fast travel opportunaties to your clients.
It has;
- Cabin pressure
- 8 passanger capasity
- Approximatelty 600km per hour
- Climb up to 35,000 feet altitude
- Altitude of the absence of meteorological events,
(Please ask the details of various flight destinations domestic within Turkey and overseas.)

Let your clients enjoy the highlights of Turkey with the Private Jets, best selected hotels, restaurants, and luxury yachts.
The travel arrangements are tailored to fit your clients individual needs. We provide you with delicate service of the proffessional staff, within the itinerary prepared the way you want!
We wish to be the start of a continuous and fruitful collaboration.

For A Special Occasion, For Your Special Guests!

Kind regards,

Tacay Buber
General Coordinator

07/07/2014

Microlight uçuşlarımız Belek bölgesi Kadriye beldesinde devam etmektedir.