7 CHURCHES OF ASIA MINOR
( 6 NIGHTS / 7 DAYS
)
Day 1 : IZMIR
(D)
Arrive Izmir. Our representative will
meet and transfer you to the hotel. Welcome dinner at the
hotel.
Day 2: IZMIR - HIERAPOLIS (B,
D)
Morning visit Sardes, the Dying church and the capital of
Lydia where King Croesus ruled. Alexander camped here before he headed east.
Proceed to Alasehir, Philadelphia. In the city of
"brotherly love" see the ancient city wall. Continue to
Hierapolis for the night.
Day 3: HIERAPOLIS - IZMIR (B,
D)
After a visit to Hierapolis ruins and St. Philip`s
martyrdom, drive to Loadicea. The church at Laodicea was an
extension church of the church at Ephesus, as were the churches of
Hierapolis and Colosea. Continue on to Ephesus, the most
evocative ancient port city. The impressive church of Virgin Mary, site of
Council of Ephesus can still be visited. Here at the great Amphitheatre the
rioters against St. Paul cried "Great is the Diana of
Ephesians". After strolling in Epheusus return to Izmir,
Smyrna for the night.
Day 4: IZMIR –
ASSOS (B, D)
Morning drive to Akhisar,
Thyatira. The church at Thyatira had tolerated the works of
Jezebel. Continue on to Pergamum to visit the Acropolis of
Helenistic Pergamum. Among its buildings are the Altar of Zeus and the temples
of Trajan & Dionysus. Afterwards continue to
Troas from where Paul set sail to Neapolis on his second
journey. Later visit Assos where Paul
rejoined his companions. Overnight in Asso.
Day 5: ASSOS – Troy – ISTANBUL (B, D)
In the morning visit the site of Troy, the homeric city. Afterwards cross the Dardenelles and drive to Istanbul. Overnight in Istanbul.
Hagia Sophia
Day 6: ISTANBUL (B,
D)
In the morning drive to the old town. Visit
the Blue Mosque and the
Hippodrome where chariot races were held in Roman times and
Hagia Sophia, Church built
by th emperor Justinian in the sixth century. After lunch, tour the
Topkapi Palace
museum with its priceless jewelled objects
and the Porcelain Collection. Dinner and overnight.
Day 7 : DEPARTURE
(B)
Transfer to the airport for departure flight.
Dates & Rates
February 18-25 2006 : $638
August 20-27 2006 : $669
October 23-30 2006 : $669
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Rates Cover : |
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Rates Do Not Cover : |
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* Accommodations at 4 star hotels. * All airport transfers. * Services of a licensed English speaking guide. * Comprehensive sightseein. * All admission fees and taxes. * Private air-conditioned deluxe van or motorcoach. * Daily buffet breakfast & dinner. |
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* Personal Expenses * Drinks on the meals * Tips to the guide and driver. * Domestic Flight Optional Domestic Flight: $120 |
Hotels :
Izmir : Best Western Konak Hotel or similar
Hierapolis (Pamukkale) : Lycus River or similar.
Assos : Eden Gardens or similar.
Istanbul : Euro Plaza or similar.
Information & Reservations :
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