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TUTKU NEWS
2012-2013 |
Posted:
December
20-24, 2013
TUTKU TOURS’
site inspection trip in FLORENCE.
ITALY is one of the popular destinations for
North American universities.
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Posted: Sunday, November 24, 2013
ANNUAL TUTKU DINNER - BALTIMORE
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Posted: November 11, 2013
Meltem Ciftci,
one of Tutku's senior tour guides,
opened up a new Photo Exhibition in Kusadasi,
Turkey.
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Posted: October 27, 2013
 My
long-simmering urge to visit Turkey took
shape last winter when I saw a flier from
the College Art Association advertising an
art tour of Turkey. I contacted the tour
company - Tutku Tours - and via email we set
up a two-week ramble for the start of
October. The low prices in Turkey were part
of the appeal, but looking back now, the
enduring appeal is the people.
Read the full story:
http://www.theday.com/article/20131027/ENT18/310279996/1044
Milton Moore (Private Turkey Tour,
October 1-12, 2013) Newspaper Article from
"The Day - Connecticut"
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Posted: July 7, 2013
 TUTKU
TOURS Summer Boat Tour in Cesme.
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Posted: May 27-31, 2013
 OUR
PRESIDENT MR. LEVENT ORAL JOINED THE 35th
INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM OF EXCAVATIONS,
SURVEYS AND ARCHAEOMETRY IN MUGLA SITKI
KOCMAN UNIVERSITY.
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Posted: May 29, 2013
 Carl
Rasmussen and his "In the Footsteps of Paul"
group in front of Trajan Temple, Pergamum
Acropolis.
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Posted: May 17, 2013
Biblical Archaeology Society
group enjoyed their Farewell Dinner at the
Mezzaluna Restaurant
overlooking the Izmir Bay.
 Dr.
Mark Fairchild and Natali Oral |
Posted: April 30 - May 5, 2013
2ND IZMIR BIENNIAL TOOK PLACE
IN IZMIR - APRIL 30-MAY 5, 2013
TUTKU
TOURS WAS THE OFFICIAL TRAVEL AGENCY
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Posted: April 25, 2013
M ACQUARIE
UNIVERSITY ANZAC GROUP
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Culinary Course |
Visit Blue Mosque |
Gulet Trip |
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Posted: March 13, 2013
 TUTKU
TOURS - TURKEY FAM TRIP GROUP IN
ALEXANDRIA TROAS
PARTICIPANTS FROM KILNS COLLEGE, BIBLE
INTERACT INSTITUTE, TRINITY SOUTHWEST
UNIVERSITY, NORTHWEST NAZARENE UNIVERSITY,
DUKE UNIVERSITY, LE TOURNEAU UNIVERSITY,
TYNDALE SEMINARY. |
Posted: February 11, 2013
Tutku Tours and the Biblical Archaeology
Magazine, in cooperation with the Turkish
Ministry of Culture, hosted a Gala Dinner at
New York's sophisticated Hilton Hotel
located in the heart of Manhattan on Monday
evening, February 11, 2013.
We had two great lecturers who shared their
travel experiences about the biblical and
archaeological sites in Asia Minor, Turkey
with us; Dr. Ben Witherington from Asbury Theological
Seminary and Dr. Mark Fairchild from
Huntington University.
 Levent
Oral, President of Tutku Tours and Sarah
Yeomans, Director of Educational Programs at
Biblical Archaeology Society. |
Posted: January 23, 2013
Traditional annual TUTKU
TOURS dinner has been organized. Here we
celebrate the beginning of a new season.
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Posted: January 23, 2013
TUTKU TOURS -
Guide Seminar - January 23, 2013
Lecturers: Dr. Mark Wilson and Cumhur Tanriver
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Posted: January 13, 2013
 Tutku
Tours made a site inspection visit to
Pergamon. |
Posted: January 5, 2013
 Jina
Lyu from Huntington University, Indiana
started internship at Tutku Tours.
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Posted: November 18, 2012
TUTKU TOURS Annual Dinner
took place at the Park Grill Restaurant in
Chicago.
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Posted: October , 2012
 Mr.
Cenk Eronat and his Canadian Hiking Group in
Cappadocia. |
Posted: September 30, 2012
 Biblical
Archaeology Group photo in front of the
Celsus Library, Ephesus.
With Dr. Mark Wilson and tour guide Meltem
(Mel) Ciftci.
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Posted: September 25, 2012
 Tutku
Tours Canadian Group with Mr. Cenk Eronat at
Bagrati Cathedral in Kutaisi, Georgia.
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Posted: August 11, 2012
 TUTKU
TOURS made a site inspection visit to
Eskisehir.
Prof. Taciser Sivas gave a brief lecture
about the latest excavations in Dorylaeum.
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Posted: August 6, 2012
Prime Travel
Services and Tutku Tours made a site
inspection trip to Bodrum's new popular
hotels.
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Posted: July 9, 2012
 SILLE
HAGHIA
SAINT HELENA CHURCH
Date :
327 AD
Built by : Mother of
Emperor Konstantin, Helena
Architect : Unknown
According to inscrition plate written in
Karaman language dated 1833 on the gate,
it was built in the name of Haghia Helena in
327. One of the earlier Anatolian churches
the Haghia Helena's inscriptions also show
that there were many repairs done over the
year: in 1833, 1878 and the last one in
1880.
Haghia Helena church was build using rubble
stone and tuff of Sille region and in the
closed Greek cross plan. The iner
localities, the vaults and dome of the
church is decorated with frescoes containing
the illustrations of Jesus, Virgin Mary and
apostles. Inside the church There is a
wooden rostrum and a cage which are
decorated with stucco that separates apses
from the main premise. |
Posted: July 5, 2012
 TUTKU
TOURS donated Archaeological Maps and free
Turkey trip for two AIA members to be used
at the ARCHAEOLOGICAL INSTITUTE OF AMERICA (AIA)
www.archaeological.org GALA DINNER on
April 25, 2012 in NEW YORK.
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Archaeological Tour of
Turkey |
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 The
AIA is grateful to Tutku
Tours, a world leader in
Classical and Biblical
tours, for donating a
wonderful auction item
at this year's gala.
This Archaeological Tour
of Turkey will take you
on an unforgettable
venture into the history
and archaeological
discoveries in Asia
Minor. Available dates
(13 nights/14 Days,
starts/ends Istanbul)
include October 6-19,
2012; April 13-16, 2013,
May18-31, 2013, June
29-July 12, 2013,
September 7-20, 2013,
and October 5-18, 2013.
Rates are $1,890
pp/double or $2,380
pp/single.
Click for more
information or contact
Levent Oral for
questions and bookings
info@tutkutours.com.
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Posted: July 3, 2012
The new Izmir
Tourist Map has been prepared and published
by Tutku Tours. Konak municipality is the
main sponsor of the map.
Please click to view Izmir Map slide show
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Posted: June 15, 2012
JUNE 1-15, 2012
" SAILING WITH PAUL IN THE MEDITERRANEAN
TOUR" organized by Tutku Tours and the
Biblical Archaeological Society.
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"The journey from California
to Turkey crosses so many miles and
so many years. I awoke this morning
to gaze upon the beautiful blue
waters of Bodrum harbor and the 2400
year-old Greek temple on the
hillside. After lunch, the lovely
and graceful Sadri Usta motored our
diverse group of 12 interesting
people to the former port city of
Knidos. Here we wandered among the
ruins gazing upon the protected
harbor below us and conjured up
images of the beautiful statue of
Aphrodite who kept watch over her
community. A beutiful beginning for
the adventure."
MARILYNN DUNN GUSTAFSON
"I would like to use this
opportunity to thank you for an
absolutely
stunning trip. It was beyond
expectations, so well organised and
no additional charges! I met
extraordinary people whom I hope
will be lifelong
friends. I enjoyed the sites, the
Gulet, the teachings, the excellent
hotels.
I will no doubt promote you as a
tour operator, and if all goes well,
be on one of your tours again in the
future."
MONIQUE
TERBLANCHE |
"Every time I arrive in Turkey, I
always have the sense that I am, in
a way, coming home. But no matter
how many times I visit, there are
always new surprises and
experiences. There are very few
places in the world where one can
see a beautifully preserved temple
dedicated to Zeus just off the side
of the highway. Bodrum is delightful
with its beautiful Crusader castle
(part museum, part botanical garden
complete with peacocks!), charming
white buildings, and chic
nightclubs. It’s easy to see why it
is a magnet for vibrant people from
all over the world."
SARAH YEOMANS
"Azure waters of the Mediterranean
Sea amaze me. To cross the same
waters as Paul did is a spiritual
thrill. On land, just as thrilling.
The whole day was one I will never
forget! A water taxi to the ruins.
A vigorous hike to near the top,
many ruins to see, and a wild ride
over
‘crashing waves’ back to the Gulet
with a ‘fish dinner’ to remember."
CAMILLE
MADELEINE ROGERS
Fantastic and infirmative trip! The
ship and crew were fantastic. The
meals and accommodationswere second
to none."
MARGIE
GERTRUDE MATOS |
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Posted: May 6, 2012
TUTKU TOURS AND FRIENDS HAD A
'WELCOME TO 2012 SUMMER' BREAKFAST PARTY AT
THE RAHATLA RESTAURANT IN URLA
www.rahatla.at
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Posted: March 31, 2012
New Cheap Flights make it
easy to include Cyprus into the tour
programs.
Bellapais Monastery |
View of Krenia from
Hilarion Castle |
Frescoes from Salamis Church |
Love Stone in Salamis |
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Posted: March, 2012
  TUTKU
TOURS has prepared a "7 pages Turkey
promotion" section at the Mar/Apr issue of
the Biblical Archaeology Magazine.
Dr. Mark Wilson, Prof. Mark Fairchild, Dr.
Ben Witherington, Prof. Don Westblade,
Assoc. Prof. Linford Stutzman, and Prof.
Carl Rasmussen contributed by articles. |
Posted: February 7, 2012
TUTKU TOURS
hosted the SKAL CHICAGO group at a cocktail
at Swissotel Efes and dinner at Izmir
Hilton.
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Posted: January 24, 2012
TUTKU TOURS
Annual Company Dinner with the participation
of Westmont College students.
HOME STAYS
What the
students said about HOME DINNERS?
Sema and
Yagmur,
We had a wonderful time staying with you
both! The food you prepared was amazing, and
I certainly enjoyed talking with you after
dinner. Thank you so much for being so open
- both in your conversation and in your
home. We will miss you!
Hannah Ross
Coming to
your home, i felt very loved and happy
again. You can be my Turkish parents! I will
never forget you two and I hope that one day
if I come to Izmir again, Can will take me
to a Besiktas game and Damla can go shopping
with me :)
Kristin
Thanks so
much for hosting us ! I so much appreciated
your honesty + discussing politics last
night. I hope you're well +safe this year.Thanks again for welcoming us into your
home ! KRISTABEL
Thank you so much for having us in your
home.I liked the lovely food and the
openness in conversation. We will not forget
your generosity ! LAUREN |
Posted: January 24, 2012
TUTKU TOURS - Guide Seminar -
January 24, 2012
Lecturer: Dr. Mark Wilson
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