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Day
1.ISTANBUL-ANKARA
Arrive to Istanbul and take a short connecting flight to Ankara, the capital of
modern Turkey. Transfer to Sheraton Hotel by the private motorcoach
Day 2: ANKARA-CAPPADOCIA
Morning visit the highlights of Ankara: The Museum of Anatolian Civilisation,
old city and Mausoleum of Kemal Atat rk, the founder of modern Turkey. After
lunch continue to Cappadocia by travelling along the shores of great Salt Lake.
Dinner and overnight in NevIehir.
DAY 3: CAPPADOCIA
ull day excursion into the magical lunarscape of Cappadocia s rock hills and
valleys. Dominated by Mt. Argeus, Cappadocia, inhabited by Hittites,
Asyrian Colonist, Persians, Greeks and Romans, offers the most amazing rock
formations and magnificent rock churches and monasteries dating to Byzantine
Period. Visit G reme Open air museum, Zelve rock cut city. Dinner and overnight
at Dedeman Hotel in NevIehir.
DAY 4 CAPPADOCIA-KONYA
isit the Underground city of Kaymakl and drive to Konya . Upon arrival the
sightseeing tour of Konya, the city of Mevlana and Whirling Dervishes.
Visit the Mausoleum and Museum of Mevlana, the founder of the order
of Whirling Dervishes. Dinner and overnight in Konya.
DAY 5 KONYA -PISIDIAN ANTIOCH-PAMUKKALE
roceed to Yalva , Pisidian Antioch where Paul desides to turn to Gentiles.
Passing by Egridir Lake and arrive to Pamukkale, one of the natural wonders of
Turkey. Enjoy the pools and thermal water. Dinner and overnight in Colossea
Hotel.
DAY 6.HIEROPOLIS-LAODICIA MILETOS-KUSADASI
isit the ancient city of Hieropolis where Saint Philip was martyred.
After enjoying attractive formations and travertine pools created by
the thermal water, continue to Laodicia, one of the Seven churches. After lunch
visit Miletos where Paul was during his third missionary trip and the
Temple of Apollo, one of the famous oracle temples of the antiquity. Dinner and
Overnight in Korumar Hotel at Kusadasi .
DAY 7. EPHESUS-IZMIR
Ephesus, where Paul stayed nearly 3 years, is the most preserved archaeological
site in Turkey. Addressed by John as one of the seven churches, Ephesus was the
site of the Artemis Temple which was considered as one of the Seven Wonders of
the World. Full day tour of Ephesus including Temple of Artemis, Basilica of
Saint John and Sel uk Museum at Sel uk. Dinner and overnight
in Izmir Hilton.
DAY 8. AKHISAR-SARDIS- PHILEDELPHIA-IZMIR
Departure for Thyatira, one of the Seven Churches, hometown of Lydia
Paul met in Phillipi. Proceed to Sardis. the capital city of Lydian
Kingdom and famous King Croisus. Excavated by American archaeologist,
Sardis houses Artemis Temple, one of the greatest temples of Antiquity and
Gymnasium and Synagogue complex. Then visit Philadelphia, the city of brotherly
love. Return to Izmir. Dinner and overnight in Izmir Hilton.
DAY 9. IZMIR-PERGAMON-ISTANBUL
Visiting ancient Agora of Symyna. Drive to Pergamon, the capital city of
Pergamon Kingdom which ruled over Anatolia after Alexander the Great. Addressed
by Saint John, Pergamon was site of famous Pergamon library and great healing
centre to Asclepios. Drive toIzmir and late afternoon flight to Istanbul.
Dinner and overnight in Hilton Hotel.
DAY 10. City tour of Istanbul.
Archaeological Museum of Istanbul, Visit the historical marvels of
Istanbul: Saint Sophia, Blue Mosques, Topkap Palace
Dinner and overnight in the Hilton Hotel.
Day 11. Cruse the Bosphorous with a private boat and lunch at a
typical fish restaurant . Enjoy the Grand Baazar in the afternoon.
AY 12. Return flight to USA. | |
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