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Starts:
Izmir
Finish: Izmir
Departura Date : Private Tour - All Dates
available (some exceptions)
Duration:
5
Days –
4
Nights
Accommodation
Category:
All categories available
Day One
Izmir & Kusadasi
Welcome to Turkey.
Arrive in Izmir Airport, meet your guide and
transfer to your hotel. ( 75km ) After check into
the hotel, meet at the lobby for welcome and info
cocktail.
Overnight: Kusadasi.
Day Two Ephesus &
Leodicia
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.
After lunch break drive to Leodicea, was
another prosperous city in the chain, where
Christianity first spread. Once visited Leodicia
drive to Pamukkale for overnight. ( 220 km )
Overnight: Pamukkale
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch & Dinner
Day Three Pamukkale,
Sardis & Philadelphia
In the morning we visit the
ancient city of Hierapolis 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. Then 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 Izmir for overnight.
200km Overnight: Izmir
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch & Dinner
Day Four Smyrna,
Pergamum & Thyatira
After breakfast we drive to see
the site of the Church of Izmir (Symrna), was
the second one of the seven Christian churches in
Asia Minor to which St. John the Divine wrote
(Revelation l-11). Once visited Symrna drive to we
will drive 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. Return back to Izmir for
overnight. ( 180km )
Overnight: Izmir
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch & Dinner
Day Five Flight Back
Home
After from
breakfast transfer to the Izmir Airport for flight
back home. ( 15 km )
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.
Airport transfers plus all in country transport in
new air-conditioned buses throughout the tour.
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 1200 |
USD 1320 |
USD 1160 |
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4-6 pax per
person |
USD 1000 |
USD 1100 |
USD 965 |
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7-12 pax per
person |
USD 800 |
USD 880 |
USD 775 |
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13-up per
person |
USD 700 |
USD 770 |
USD 675 |
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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