Explore 14 historical,
archeological and cultural days.
Tour Itinerary
Tour Map
DAY 1-
ISTANBUL
Our representative greets you as you land in Istanbul. After
transferring to your hotel, the remainder of the day is
free. Dinner and overnight in your hotel. (D).
DAY 2- ANTIOCH
A morning flight to Adana begins a full day tour taking you
past hilltop Crusader castles to Antakya to visit the
Antioch cave church that sponsored Paul`s missionary
journeys. You also see an excellent museum of Roman mosaics
from nearby ruins. Return to Adana for overnight. (B,L,D).
DAY 3-
TARSUS/CILISIAN GATES/CAPPADOCIA
Tour St. Pauls`s birthplace, Tarsus where you may drink from
his well. Drive through the beautiful Taurus Mountains to
Biblical Cappadocia, famous for unique landscapes,
underground cities and towns carved from soft volcanic rock.
En route, we visit a 13th century caravan inn. (B,L,D)
DAY 4- CAPPADOCIA
A full day to tour Cappadocia: Goreme, with its rock
chapels decorated with Christian frescoes the underground
city of Kaymakli. Visit the pottery making village of Avanos
and the Byzantine Monastic complex of Zelve simply enjoy the
picturesque views of this ancient, historic land. (B,L,D).
DAY 5- CAPPADOCIA - ICONIUM -
ANTALYA
Drive across rolling steppe to Konya for a tour of the
famous Mevlana Mausoleum, Then transit the Taurus Mountains
to arrive in Antalya on the Mediterranean Sea, an area often
called the Turquoise Coast due to it`s exquisite clear blue
waters. (B,L,D).
DAY 6- PERGE - ASPENDOS
A full day tour includes: the Antalya Archaeological Museum
and its numerous artifacts and statues from nearby ancient
sites. The unspoiled ruins of Perge with its colonnade
street, and Aspendos with its huge theater, the best
preserved Mediterranean theater still used for special
events. (B,L,D)
DAY 7- ANTALYA - LAODECIA - PAMUKKALE
A morning drive brings you to Pamukkale and
the white lime cascades of the Roman spa, Hierapolis,
Phillip the Evangelist`s home. Tour the extensive
Necropolis, churches and baths then stop at nearby Laodecia
Enjoy a leisurely bath in natural warm mineral waters . (B,L,D)
DAY 8-
EPHESUS - ST. MARYS HOUSE SMYRNA
A morning drive crosses the fertile valleys to Ephesus,
home of Saint Paul for three years, to explore and
experience of Greco – Roman and Christian remains. Tour
nearby Virgin Mary`s cottage. Stop at the restoration of
Saint John`s Basilica, his first burial spot. Return to
Kusadasi for overnight. (B,L,D).
DAY 9-
KUSADASI - PRIENE - MILETOS - DIDYMA
You will be
picked up from your hotel after breakfast and depart for
Priene. This
was once a harbour city but is now located 16 km inland from
the sea on the hills of the Mykale Mountain. Alexander The
Great lived in this city for a time. After Priene, you will
depart for Miletus. Visit the ancient city of Miletus which
once was one of the biggest cities in Anatolia. Lunch break
after Miletus and then visit to Didyma. This was not a city
but a temple dedicated to Apollon. It was once one of the
biggest temples in the Hellenic World. Overnight at the
Hotel in Kusadasi. (B,L,D)
DAY 10- PERGAMUM
- TROY - CANAKKALE
The first
stop today is the acropolis of ancient Pergamum. Sights
include the Altar of Zeus, and the Asklepion, a famous Roman
Medical Center. Continuing north, we tour legendary walls,
buildings and a replica of the famous wooden horse at Troy.
Overnight in Canakkale. (B,L,D)
DAY 11- DARDANELLES - GALLIPOLI
- ISTANBUL
Crossing the Dardanelles waterway we see a WW1 site, then
drive along the Marmara Sea to Istanbul. Upon arrival, tour
the Blue Mosque of Sultan Ahmet I, famous for unequaled
ceramis tiles. You may choose to join our optional dining
evening with belly and folk dancing entertainment. (B,L)
DAY 12- ISTANBUL
Today explore ancient city highlights including Topkapi
Palace (main residence of Ottoman sultans). Saint Sophia
Basilica with its breath–taking mosaics, stained glass
windows and decorated domes finally the Grand Bazaar with
3.000 exotic shops along covered lanes and alleyways. (B,L)
DAY 13- ISTANBUL
Your escort will
transfer,you to the airport for the flight home.(B)
(B= Breakfast, L= Lunch, D= Dinner)
INCLUDING
- Accommodation for 12 nights and including
12 Breakfast,11 Lunch, 10 Dinner in quality hotels.
- All Entrance Fees for the sites Mentioned
In The Itinerary.
-
Certificated Speaking Expert Tour Guide Throughout.
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Transportation By A/C Deluxe vehicle.
- All transfers mentioned in the itinerary.
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All Taxes.
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Luggage and Portage tips.
- Baggage handling at the airports.
- All domestic airfares.
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