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LAND
OF CULTURE AND FAITH
(10 Days Tour)
Day 1. Today arrive at ANTALYA , one of
Turkey's most beautiful areas, perched on sheer cliffs above the blue
Mediterranean, with a green plateau stretching from the city out to
the great pine forests. Meet your English speaking guide who will
transfer you to your hotel. D
lDay 2. Full day excursion to
visit PERGE, with its high Acropolis and other sights; proceed next to
ASPENDOS. Its theater is the best preserved in the world with
incredible acoustics, Then see the Agora and Nymphaeum. Continue to
SIDE - last of these three ancient cities. Highlights will be the
Theater, the Temples of Athena and Apollo, as well as the Agora and
the Museum. Then return to Antalya BD
Day 3. Next drive to LAODICEA
(Revelation 4:15) which was condemned by. St. John as being
"neither hot nor cold" Visit to HIERAPOLIS, now called
Pamukkale. Saint Philip was martyred here in 80 A.D. Walk the
Necropolis and also see the famous Avenue of Tombs. At night swim in
the hot thermal water pools. BD
Day 4. Today leave for SELÇUK to visit the Monastery of St.
John and Mary's House, last home of the Virgin Mary. Next visit EPHESUS
, the most excavated city of the world. See the Library of Celsus, a
Stadium where Paul Preached (Acts 19), and the Theater. Depart to the
port of KUSADASI near Ephesus for dinner overnight stay in Kusadasi.
BD
Day 5. In the morning drive to SARDIS,
to see the beautifully restored Synagogue/Church, which is one of the
most unique of its kind. Next continue to IZMIR (smyrna),
for an orientation tour, then enjoy an afternoon at leisure. Our hotel
is at the harbor, and you can walk along the shore. BD
Day 6. Depart for BERGAMA, ancient Pergamum,
to visit the Acropolis and Asclepion, a renowned ancient world famous
health center. Continue to BURSA, the first Capital city of the
Ottoman Empire. Check into your hotel. Enjoy your dinner and overnight
stay in Bursa. BD
Day 7. Drive by the Green Mosque and Tomb, and then continue
to IZNIK (Nicea), where the Nicean Creed was
formed. Depart for ISTANBUL by ferry, later have lunch at the TOPKAPI
PALACE. Next tour Topkapi Palace, Hagia
Sophia, the Blue Mosque, and also the Great Bazaar. Overnight stay
in Istanbul B
Day 8. Visit the Spice Market, followed by the BOSPHORUS
CRUISE to the Black Sea; then enjoy a special fish lunch in SARIYER.
Overnight stay in Istanbul. B
Day 9. A free day in ISTANBUL, truly a city of mystery and
history. Many bargains and many new sights! B
Day 10. Transfer to the Airport and return fly home. arrive
the same day with fresh memories, souvenirs and a renewed interest in
this incredible legendary land of culture and faith. B
Tour Includes:
* Transport in a fully air-conditioned non-smoking coach
* English Speaking Tour Leader
* Professional English speaking guide and guided tours of Antalya, Laodecia, Ephesus,
Sardis, Pergamum, Nicea and Istanbul.
* Accommodations in Tourist Class hotels with breakfast,
* All Entrance Fees for the sites and museums
Tour Doesn't Include
* Meals unless stated otherwise
* Personal Expense
Our firm is not responsible for last minute delays or change of the schedules. Our company agrees
only to partial compensation in an affort to cover particular unprovided service in case of any
failure and refuses to pay full refund or full compensation for any disappointment and any extra
expenses.
Our firm is not responsible for theft or loss of any belongings of clients.
Travel insurance is proffessionaly advised to (F.I.T.) travellers for unpredictable incidents.
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