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Starts:
Istanbul
Finish: Istanbul
Departura Date : Private Tour - All Dates
available (some exceptions)
Duration:
10
Days –
9
Nights
Accommodation
Category:
All categories available
Day One
Welcome To Turkey
Welcome to Turkey. Arrive in
Istanbul Airport, meet your guide and transfer to
your hotel. ( 15km ) After check into the hotel,
meet at the lobby for welcome and info cocktail.
Overnight: Istanbul
Day Two Istanbul
After breakfast, a full day visit
of the city, including the Hagia Sophia
church, glory of the Byzantine Empire; the Blue
Mosque famous for its interior tiles from Nicea
(Iznik); Byzantine Hippodrome where once
horse and chariot races took place; the Church of
St. Savior in Chora, representing best examples
of the Byzantine mosaic art with scenes from the
life of Blessed Virgin; Topkapi Palace with
its magnificent exhibitions of the treasury,
silverware, costumes etc.
Overnight: Istanbul
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Day Three Canakkale &
Troy
In the morning depart for
Canakkale. We will drive along the northern coasts
of Marmara Sea. - Lunch break- on the way. Taking
the ferry to cross Dardenelles. Visit to legendery
town of Troy. Dinner and overnight in
Canakkale. ( 350 km )
Overnight: Canakkale
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch & Dinner
Day Four Canakkale,
Troas, Assos & Ayvalik
Breakfast at the hotel. In the
morning we drive to Alexandria Troas visited
by St. Paul on his third Journey, (Acts
16:8-11;20:5-12; II Corinthians 2:12-13; Timothy
4:13), then continue to Assos (Acts 20:13-14)
where St. Paul joined by St. Luke. After we finish
our visit in Assos, we drive to Ayvalik. Overnight
in Ayvalik.
Overnight: Ayvalik
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch & Dinner
Day Five Pergamum &
Izmir
After breakfast we drive to see
Pergamum. Upon arrival to the Pergamon antique city,
visit to Aesculapium, the ancient medical
center built in the name of Aeusculapis, the God of
medicine. We continue to Pergamum Acropolis,
visit Athena and Trojan Temples - Temple of Zeus -
Temple of Dionysus - Gymnasium of Youth - Odeon -
Library - Agora - Great Theatre - and Roman Bath.
Then drive Izmir and visit the Church of Izmir (Symrna
15km), was the second one of the seven Christian
churches in Asia Minor to which St. John the Divine
wrote Revelation l-11.
Overnight: Izmir
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch & Dinner
Day Six Sardis,
Philadelphia, Leodicea & Pamukkale
After breakfast we drive to
Sardis, one of the most picturesque areas of
these seven cities. It is here St. John expressed
his concern for pushing further with the progress of
the city's faith. Then we drive to Philadephia
(Alasehir), a favorite city of Paul and John. Once
visited Philadephia drive to Leodicea, was
another prosperous city in the chain, where
Christianity first spread. Once visited Leodicea
drive to Pamukkale for overnight. ( 200 km )
Overnight: Pamukkale
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch & Dinner
Day Seven Hierapolis &
Colosae
After breakfast first drive to
visit Hierapolis city and St. Philip's
Martyrium. Then have a tour of the spectacular
natural site of Pamukkale. Its hot thermal springs
of calcium spill over the plateau's edge creating
dazzling white formations called Cotton Castles.
Visit the ruins of Hierapolis which also was the
home of Papias and Epicitus, early Christian writers
and Philip the Evangelist. The Martyrium of St.
Philip, an octagonal chamber has recently been
discovered. Free time to enjoy hot waters in thermal
pool.We will visit Colosae and then we depart
from Pamukkale to Kusadasi for overnight. ( 220 km )
Overnight: Kusadasi
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch & Dinner
Day Eight Ephesus
Morning departure to Ephesus,
the ancient Roman city which was one of the most
important cultural centers of the ancient word. We
will visit the Ephesus ruins, Odeon, Celcus Library
and the Theatre which is still in use today for
concerts and has an amazing capacity of 25,000. As
we walk through this ancient site you will notice
the streets paved with marble which gives a hint to
this city's great wealth many years ago. Following
Visit the House of the Virgin Mary and join
in the special celebration of the Mass. We also
visit the Church of St. John the Theologian.
( 36 km )
Overnight: Kusadasi
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch & Dinner
Day Nine Istanbul
Transfer to the airport for the
flight to Istanbul. Arrival and transfer to the
hotel. Afternoon Bosphorus Cruise, discover
the wealth of impressive sights all along the shores
of the Bosphorus - Istanbul's famous waterway
dividing Europe and Asia - the colors and aromas of
the Spice Market, the tiny Rustem Pasha Mosque, a
sightseeing Bosphorus boat trip, the sumptuously
decorated Ottoman Dolmabahce Palace and the small
picturesque fishermen's village of Ortakoy... Free
time in Spice Bazaar and Grand Bazaar.
Overnight: Istanbul
Meals: Breakfast
Day Ten The end of our
service
After
breakfast transfer to Istanbul airport for flight
back home. The tour ends and we hope you enjoyed our
service.
Meals: Breakfast
Tour Includes:
Accommodation in
3 & 4
star hotels based on double occupancy. Single
occupancy surcharge.
Professional English speaking guide throughout the
tour.
Breakfast (B), Lunch (L) and Dinner (D) as indicated
in the itinerary.
Welcome coctail.
All sightseeing and admission fees on the above
program.
Izmir & Istanbul domestic flight ticket.
Airport transfers plus all in country transport in
new air-conditioned buses throughout the tour.
Bosphorus Cruise.
Tour Excludes:
Personel Expenses.
Drinks.
Any tipping you feel appropriate.
Meals unless stated.
Additional
information:
Ask for Patmos
connection!
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2008 PRICES |
DBL/TWIN |
SINGLE |
TRIPLE |
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2-3 pax per
person |
USD 2850 |
USD 3135 |
USD
2755 |
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4-6 pax per
person |
USD 2475 |
USD 2725 |
USD 2390 |
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7-12 pax per
person |
USD 1900 |
USD 2090 |
USD 1835 |
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13-up per
person |
USD 1655 |
USD
1820 |
USD 1600 |
Our tours run on a
private basis meaning the group you book for will be
the only passengers and you will have your own
driver and guide
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