Highlights of Western Turkey
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Day 1) ISTANBUL Arrival
You are greeted at Istanbul Ataturk Airport and transfer to your hotel. The remainder of the day is free. Welcome coctail in the evening hosted by your tour director.
Day 2) ISTANBUL
Byzantine Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia. In the afternoon enjoy a relaxing cruise along the Bosphorus viewing Ottoman mansions, fortresses and charming "yali" houses of the 18th and 19th ceturies along the strait. Overnight at the hotel. (B, L)
Day 3) ISTANBUL – TROY – CANAKKALE
Departure to Gallipoli in the morning. Cross the Dardanelles strait by ferryboat. Visit ancient Troy, see its legendary walls, the ancient levels of settlement and the wooden horse. Dinner and overnight in Canakkale. (B, L, D)
Day 4) ALEXANDRIA TROAS – PERGAMON – IZMIR
Drive to Alexandria Troas in the morning (which St.Paul sailed to Samothrace). See the remains of the harbor, theater, Herodes Atticus Bath and the city walls. Continue to ancient Pergamon which is one of the Seven Churches mentioned in the Revelation of St. John. Visit the theater, Trajanium and the library in the Acropolis. See the Red Basilica and the ancient medical center; Asclepion, where Galen, renowned doctor and surgeon, practiced. Dinner and overnight in Izmir. (B, L, D)
Day 5) SARDES – PAMUKKALE
Today you will see four places of the Seven Churches mentioned in the Revelation of John: Symrna, Sardes, Philadelphia and Laodecia. In the morning visit the Church of St.Policarp in Izmir. Drive to Sardes, capital of ancient Lydia. Visit the Temple of Cybele and Diana which later became a church, a famous Synagogue from 3rd century, the Gymnasium and the new excavation area. See the Golden River Pactalos. Proceed to Alasehir, ancient Philadelphia, Laodecia and continue for Pamukkale. Visit the Byzantine ruins of Hierapolis and the cotton shaped travertines. Enjoy the thermal pool at your hotel. Dinner and overnight. (B, L, D)
Day 6) EPHESUS – KUSADASI
Leave for Ephesus in the morning. Visit the wonderfully preserved antique city which once had 300.000 inhabitants. Start with the Odeon and the State Agora. Walk along Curetes Street to see the Varius Baths, the Temple of Hadrian, the Library of Celsus and the most impressive theater. Lunch and shopping in Selcuk. In the afternoon visit the House of Virgin Mary where she spent the last days of her life and the Basilica of St.John where the Apostle is buried. Dinner and overnight in Kusadasi. (B ,L ,D)
Day 7) KUSADASI – ISTANBUL
Transfer to Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport for your flight to Istanbul. Optional tour of church of Chora, Topkapi Palace Museum and the Grand Bazaar owerning at your hotel in Istanbul.(B,L)
Day 8) ISTANBUL - Departure Transfer
Transfer to Istanbul Ataturk Airport for your departure flight. (B).
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Tour Includes : |
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* 7 nights in deluxe or first class hotel
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* Flights
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* Professional tour director
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* Drinks
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* Latest model A/C tour bus or van
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* Personel expences
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* 7 breakfasts (B)
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* 6 lunches (L)
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* 4 dinners (D)
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* Porterage at hotels
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* All entrance fees
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