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Starts:
Izmir
Finish: Izmir
Departure Date : Private Tour - All Dates
available (some exceptions)
Duration:
6
Days –
5
Nights
Accommodation
Category:
All categories available
Day One
Welcome To Turkey
Welcome to Turkey. Arrive in Izmir 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: Izmir
Day
Two
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. Overnight in
Pergamum. ( 80 km )
Overnight: Pergamum
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch & Dinner
Day
Three
Sardis,
Philadephia & Leodicea
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 Phladephia (Alasehir), a favorite
city of Paul and John. Once visited Phladephia drive
to Leodicea, was another prosperous city in
the chain, where Christianity first spread. Once
visited Leodicia drive to Pamukkale for overnight. (
200 km )
Overnight: Pamukkale
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch & Dinner
Day
Four
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
Five
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
Six
Flight
Back Home
After from breakfast transfer to the
Izmir Airport for flight back home. ( 75 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 1450 |
USD 1595 |
USD
1400 |
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4-6 pax per
person |
USD 1200 |
USD 1320 |
USD 1160 |
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7-12 pax per
person |
USD 960 |
USD 1055 |
USD 930 |
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13-up per
person |
USD 840 |
USD
924 |
USD 810 |
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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