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Starts:
Istanbul
Finish: Istanbul
Departura Date : Private Tour - All Dates
available (some exceptions)
Duration:
9
Days –
8
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 Smyrna &
Thyatira
Transfer from hotel to Istanbul
airport for flight to Izmir ( 600km ). Arrival in
Izmir. Drive 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). In the afternoon proceed to
Thyatira, another one of the Seven Churches.
See the remains of a Basilica and other ruins from
the Roman Period. Drive to Pergamum for overnight (
20km ).
Overnight: Pergamum
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch & Dinner
Day Four Pergamum
After breakfast we drive to see
the 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.
Overnight: Pergamum
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch & Dinner
Day Five Sardis,
Philadelphia & 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 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 Six Hierapolis &
Colosea
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 Seven 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 Eight 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 Nine 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.
Istanbul & Izmir & Istanbul return domestic flight
tickets.
Airport transfers plus all in country transport in
new air-conditioned buses throughout the tour.
Bosphorus Cruise.
Tour Excludes:
Personal Expenses.
Drinks.
Any tipping you feel appropriate.
Meals unless stated.
Additional
information:
Ask for Patmos
connection!
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2011 PRICES |
DBL/TWIN |
SINGLE |
TRIPLE |
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2-3 pax per
person |
USD 2535 |
USD 2790 |
USD
2450 |
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4-6 pax per
person |
USD 2200 |
USD 2420 |
USD 2125 |
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7-12 pax per
person |
USD 1690 |
USD 1860 |
USD 1635 |
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13-up per
person |
USD 1475 |
USD 1620 |
USD 1425 |
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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