26th April - 03rd May 2003

The Muslim Students Society (MSS) & MAB are proud to organise the trip of the year toTurkey.

This 9 day trip to Turkey will give participants the opportunity to experience some of the best and most beautiful works of art that Muslims have ever had to offer, as well as a chance to gain knowledge about the Islamic Civilisation in the time of the Otoman empire.

The trip program includes visits to the following places:

  • The mosque of the glorious companion Abi Ayub Alansari and the mosque of sultan Mohamed Al Fateh.
  • The Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmed) and the museum of Aia Sufia.
  • Topkapi Saraya museum (the holy treasures department).
  • Alshamilja the highest hill overlooking the Bosphorus and Istanbul and lunch at the prestigious municipality restaurant.
  • Al-Khadaui Palace in the Asian sector of the city and lunch at its prestigious restaurant.
  • The Princesses' islands in the Bosphorus [whole day], tour of the island in a horse driven cart and lunch in one of the island's restaurants.
  • The walls of Constantinople and the place of entry of Sultan Mohamed Al-Fateh and the Golden horn.
  • The famous gardens of Aolous and a visit to Mohamed Al-Fateh's fortress.
  • The famous markets ie Capitol and Wak markiz.
  • Mohamed Basha market and Lalili inexpensive markets…
  • The covered market of Kabli Shershi and the Egyptian market
  • The justice and progress party center
  • The Arctic trust (Dar El-Salam)and an introduction to its activities.

A Tourist guide will accompany the group
Supervised by specialized tourist office

Numbers: from 25 to 30 persons
Duration: 9 days
Accommodation: an excellent 3-star Hotel
Transportation: a tourist coach will accompany the group throughout the duration of the trip .
Food: an excellent main meal in one of Istanbul's famous restaurants plus breakfast at the hotel.

Cost: Students £500*
Cost: Non-Students £570*

Deadline for registration: 17th March 2003 (Limited places)

For more details please contact Muslim Student Society (MSS) :
Tel: 0161 248 0650
Fax: 0161 248 0640
e-mail: info@mssuk.net

To book your place, or for more information, please contact info@mssuk.net. We are operating on first come first serve basis as places are limited.

* Price Includes:

  • Flight Ticket: London- Istanbul- London
  • Transport in Turkey
  • Tourist pass
  • Accommodation in 3 Star Hotels, 2 per room
  • Food: Breakfast & main meal
  • Visits with Local guides and tickets to all the monuments