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The city of Gaziantep, formerly known
as Aintab, is a good example of cultural mosaics where
castles, mounds, Turkish baths, covered markets below
its citadel, churches, synagogues, mosques are next to
ancient sites and settlements 600.000 years old.
In the world of archeological literature, the Gaziantep
region is given the name of "The oldest living settlement
on earth"
For centuries it has hosted many different civilizations
and as a result of this, many archeologocial sites and
artifacts are scattered around the region.
When the culture of many centuries is accompanied by traditional
Turkish hospitality, Gaziantep tourism turns out to be
unuque.
You will love Gaziantep for its human qualities and the
warmth and kindness of its people. The cuisine is outstanding.
Because of its location on the ancient silk road, the
food here has become a blend of the best of Turkish, Armenian,
Arabic, Jewish and Kurdish cooking.
We are inviting you to a place where you'll feel the ancient
history under your feet. Come soon to Gaziantep to be
a part of your parent's childhood for a few days and treasure
every moment of this exciting experience.
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PROGRAM
( Dazzling days in Aintab
for Aintabzi Armenians) |
Day:1
Arrival at the Gaziantep airport,
meeting and assistance through passports
and customs by the representative of Arsan Travel Center.
Transfer to hotel by airconditioned bus. Dinner Turkish-Armenian
cuisine and overnight.
Day:2
After a traditional breakfast, an
introductory talk of one hour by an American to explain
what our guests would see during the day's events from
the Armenian viewpoint. It is devoted to explain the role
of religion, churches and schools in the lives of the
Aintabzi Armenians. Tours to St. Mary's church, haiganoushian
school, 2nd congregational church (Hayik Church), Vartanian
School and Antanagen School. After lunch visit Halajian
orphanage, Armenian Catholic Church (Kendirli Church),
Pearson orphanage. Dinner. Turkish-Armenian cuisine and
overnight.
Day:3
Role of American missionaries in Aintab.
After a traditional breakfast, visit the American Hospital
and get a brifing about the role of the missionaries in
Aintab and how they helped establish schools and protestant
churches in the Armenian community. Tour of hospital,
central Turkey Collage (Aintab  Collage)
lunch Karamanougian mansion (Ethnographic Museum) and
search for parental homes. You will have plenty of time
to see the homes of the prominent families that are known
to you. Battle of Aintab sites. An Armenian will explain
tha key places and events of the battle of Aintab. Dinner.
Turkish-Armenian cuisine and overnight.
Day:4
After a traditional breakfast an introductory opening
speech by an Armenian to explain how people lived and
conducted business in Aintab, when the Armenians were
here. A small speech by a Turk to explain the current
economy in Aintab and how the area has become
a region with many modern industries. Tours of the bazaar
and the old shops. Lunch at Kavakhk with our lunch boxes,
where the professors took their students once a week and
had lunch and got to know each other better. Tour modern
Aintab. Dinner. Turkish-Armenian cuisine and overnight.
Day:5
After breakfast transfer to the airport
for departure, assistance through formalities and customs
by Arsan Travel Center representative.
Price:
Individual Rates in Euro
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5 Star Hotel |
4 Star Hotel |
3 Star Hotel |
| Single |
600 |
540 |
480 |
| Double |
880 |
720 |
660 |
| Triple |
1.200 |
960 |
855 |
| Children 2-1 2 Years old |
220 |
180 |
165 |
| • 4 Nights full board accomodation |
• Permission formalities |
| • All transfers |
• Brochures and maps |
| • All entrance fees |
• Guideance service |
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