14
Days / 13 nights escorted tour of Turkey and the Greek Island Patmos
Itinerary:
Day 01 / Istanbul
Arrive Istanbul. Meet and transfer to the hotel. Afternoon orientation tour in Istanbul, if
time permits (according to the arriving time). Welcoming cocktail and briefing. Overnight
in Istanbul.
Day 02 / Istanbul
St. Sophia, Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, St. Irene and St. Chora
Museum. Overnight in Istanbul. (B,L)
Day 03 / Istanbul - Bursa Drive to Iznik (Nicea), the site of the
First and Seventh Ecumenical Councils. Drive to Bursa, visit the Green Mosque and the
Green Mausoleum. Overnight in Bursa. (B,D)
Day 04 / Bursa - Troy - Ayvalik
Continue to Canakkale, visit Gallipoli, Troy, Alexandra Troas where St.Paul met
Luke. Overnight in Ayvalik. (B,D)
Day 05 / Pergamon - Thyatira - Izmir (Smyrna)
Depart to Pergamon, visit the Asclepion, the ancient hospital, the Acropolis, the
Church at the site of ancient Serapium (7C) and the Red Court dedicated to St. John. Then
visit Akhisar, the site of ancient Thyatira (7C). Overnight in Izmir. (B,L)
Day 06 / Sardis - Philadelphia - Izmir
Visit Sardis, the capital city of the ancient Kingdom of Lydia, visit the Church
built on the foundations of the Temple of Artemis (7C). Continue to Alasehir ancient
Philadelphia (7C). Return to Izmir, visit St. Policarp Church (7C). Overnight in Izmir.
(B,L)
Day 07 / Ephesus - Kusadasi
Drive to Ephesus where St. Paul stayed a while, visit the ancient city, House of
the Virgin Mary, the Basilica of St. John (7C), continue to Miletus where St. Paul gave a
speech to spread Christianity. Overnight in Kusadasi. (B,D)
Day 08 / Kusadasi - Patmos - (Greek Island) - Kusadasi
Full day tour to the Greek Island of Patmos by private boat. Visit the Cave of
Revelation and St. John's Monastery. Return to Kusadasi for overnight. (B,D)
Day 09 / Aphrodisias - Laodicea - Pamukkale
Visit Aphrodisias, Laodicea (7C) and Hierapolis, overnight in Pamukkale. (B,D)
Day 10 / Psidian Antioch - Iconium - Cappadocia
Visit Psidian Antioch, Konya (Iconium), Mevlana Mosque and Mausoleum, proceed to
Cappadocia for overnight. (B,D)
Day 11 / Cappadocia
Visit Goreme, Zelve Valley, Underground City. Overnight in Cappadocia. (B,D)
Day 12 / Cappadocia - Tarsus - Antioch
Depart to Tarsus, the birthplace of St. Paul , continue to Antakya (Biblical city
of Antioch) where St.Paul, and St. Barnabas stayed. Overnight in Antakya. (B,D)
Day 13 / Antioch - Fly Istanbul
Visit the Museum of Antioch with its famous mosaics and St. Peter's Grotto, the
Cave Church where early Christians met in secret. Drive to Adana airport for late
afternoon flight to Istanbul. Transfer to hotel, overnight in Istanbul. (B,L)
Day 14 / Istanbul
Transfer to Istanbul airport for departure back to home. (B)
Tour includes:
- 13 nights hotel accommodation in deluxe or first class category
- Daily breakfast, 13 dinners
- Deluxe air conditined motorcoach or minibus transportation throughout the tour
- Services of a professional English speaking tour guide
- Entry fees to sites and museums mentioned in the itinerary
- Full day tour to the island of Patmeos with sightseeing and entry fees, guide and
transportation
- 1 domestic flight Adana-Istanbul on day 13 of the tour
- Local taxes and service charges
Price is on request! (shorter version of above tour is also
available )
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