Isparta City Tour for Private Groups [464164P3]
Explore the archaeological and ethnographic exhibits, Isparta carpets, ancient world artifacts around Psidia Region, Turkish folkloric gems and other awesome artifacts. Admire its architecture and historical importance.
During the tour, you will have the chance to be familiar with the destinations such as "Isparta Museum, Aya Payana Church, Kutlu Bey Mosque, Grand Bazaar, Mimar Sinan Bedesten, Isparta Old Houses, Local Shops, In addition to these places, Isparta's natural beauties and modern city life are also worth exploring. You can have a visit experience full of both historical and cultural riches.
By joining this tour, you will gain a rich understanding of the city’s historical and cultural heritage. You will explore significant landmarks.
The tour is really perfect for families, private groups, families with children and the like.. If you are fond of history, this tour is the best gem for you.
During the tour, you will have the chance to be familiar with the destinations such as "Isparta Museum, Aya Payana Church, Kutlu Bey Mosque, Grand Bazaar, Mimar Sinan Bedesten, Isparta Old Houses, Local Shops, In addition to these places, Isparta's natural beauties and modern city life are also worth exploring. You can have a visit experience full of both historical and cultural riches.
By joining this tour, you will gain a rich understanding of the city’s historical and cultural heritage. You will explore significant landmarks.
The tour is really perfect for families, private groups, families with children and the like.. If you are fond of history, this tour is the best gem for you.
ADDITIONAL INFO
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- The rest of time (two hours) except the tour time belongs the travel time from the meeting point to the tour location-including pick up and drop off.
INCLUDED
- Guiding Fee
NOT INCLUDED
CANCELLATION POLICY
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
ITINERARY
- Start the day with a visit to the Isparta Museum. The museum building was built in 1985. The museum was opened in 2003. The museum contains archaeological and ethnographic works. In the archeology hall of the museum; Archaeological artifacts obtained from the ruins in Isparta districts and surrounding areas are exhibited. Explore the archaeological and ethnographic exhibits, including Isparta carpets, Turkish folkloric gems and other awesome artifacts. There are a total of 17976 artifacts in Isparta Museum, including 2953 archaeological, 2352 ethnographic and 12671 coins. The exhibition halls of Isparta Museum are divided into 4 main sections: 'Archaeology', 'Treasure', 'Ethnography' and 'Carpet'. Moreover; In the transition section to the Archeology Hall, an 'Isparta House' arrangement was made with the salvaged materials of the 19th century Bath House. In the gardens, grave stelae from the Pisidia Region from the Roman Period and stone artifacts from various periods are exhibited.
- Visiting Aya Payana Church in Isparta. It is in Turan District, one of the old settlements of Isparta. It is estimated that it was built around 1750. The church, whose main axis is in the north-south direction, has a rectangular plan, three naves and an apse. The building was included in the scope of restoration within the Lakes Region Project in 1993.
- Walk to the Isparta Ulu Mosque, a significant historical mosque built in the 15th century. Admire its architecture and historical importance, and learn about Seljuks' lifestyle and architectural features.
- The mosque, located in the city center and in the bazaar, is popularly known as Mimar Sinan Mosque. This mosque, named "Firdevs Pasha" in the Ottoman archive documents, was built in 977/1569 by Firdevs Bey, the Isparta Treasurer of the period. The historical Mimar Sinan Bedesten, which consists of a small corridor with sweet little shops, will give you the impression that you are wandering around in ancient times.
- Stroll through the city center to see Isparta’s Historical Houses in the centrum. Observe the traditional Turkish architecture and learn about local history. Continue exploring Isparta city center. Visit additional landmarks, local shops, or cafes, and experience the city's atmosphere, and other historical and natural attractions.
