Sacred Councils and Ceramics: A Day in Iznik
Step back in time with a full-day private excursion to
Iznik, the legendary city of
Nicaea, where pivotal moments of early Christianity unfolded. Travel in comfort from Istanbul and walk the ancient
Roman-Byzantine city walls, admire the elegance of the
Green Mosque, and stand at the site of the
Second Ecumenical Council in
Hagia Sophia of Iznik. Enjoy a lakeside lunch and witness traditional craftsmanship at the
Iznik tile workshops, famous worldwide for their beauty.
Schedule
The tour starts at 08:00 and ends around 18:00.
Return to Istanbul: Drive back and drop-off at your hotel around 18:00.
Hotel Pickup (Istanbul): Start the day with pickup from your hotel around 08:00.
Drive to Iznik (Nicea): A 2-hour journey in a private, air-conditioned vehicle.
Iznik (Nicea): Visit the
ancient city walls from Roman and Byzantine periods, and the
Green Mosque, renowned for its turquoise tiles.
Hagia Sophia of Iznik: Explore the remains of the
St. Sophia Church, site of the
Second Council of Nicea, and admire the mosaics and frescoes.
Lake Iznik: Enjoy a break by the lake and visit traditional
tile workshops, where artisans create iconic
Iznik ceramics.
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