Begin your journey with a comfortable pick-up from your hotel in Istanbul, followed by a scenic two-hour drive to the historic town of İznik (ancient Nicaea). Your first stop is the Iznik City Walls (300 BC), originally built by Lysimachus, one of Alexander the Great’s successors. These impressive fortifications once encircled the ancient city, and … Continue reading Treasures of İznik: From Ancient Councils to Ceramics