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Biblical Sites in Turkey (12 Nights/13 Days)
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Biblical Sites in Turkey (12 Nights/13 Days)
Religious Organization
Biblical Sites in Turkey (12 Nights/13 Days)
Key Information:
Tour Duration: 12 nights /
13 days
Days of Operation: Private
Tour
Destination(s): Turkey
Hotel's Class: 5, 4, 3 Stars
Hotel or Tourist Class
Season: All Year
Airfare Included: No
Tour Customizable: No |
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Overnight Places:
2 nights Istanbul, 3 nights Cappadocia, 1 night Antalya, 1
night Pamukkale, 2 nights Kusadasi 2 nights Izmir, 1 night
Bursa. |
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Tour Itinerary:
 Day
1: Istanbul.
Arrive Istanbul. Meet and transfer to the hotel. Afternoon
orientation tour in Istanbul, if times permits (according to the
arrival time). Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 2: Istanbul.
St.Sophia, Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, St. Irene
and St. Chora Museum. Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 3: Cappadocia.
Flight to Cappadocia-Kayseri Airport and drive to Hotel. Leisure
Day.
 Day
4: Cappadocia.
Full day exploring Cappadocia. Visit Goreme Open Air Museum,
Avanos, the pottery making town, the natural Citadel of Uchisar
and the monastic Zelve Valley.
Day 5: Cappadocia.
Visit the Ihlara Valley including painted cave churches,
Guzelyurt (Karballa), the birthplace of St. Gregory of Nazianzus
and the underground city of Kaymakli. Return to hotel for
overnight.
Day 6: Cappadocia-Konya-Antalya.
Early departure to Konya. Visit the Mevlana Museum and the 13th
century Whirling Dervish Monastery. After lunch, drive to
Antalya.
 Day
7: Demre-Hierapolis-Pamukkale.
Early departure to Demre, one of the six great cities of the
Lycian civilization which was first settled in the 5th century
B.C. The rock tombs, theater and Church of St. Nicholas
commemorate the life and work of this Fourth Century Bishop.
Saint Nicholas provided the dowries for three poor girls who
would not have been able to marry otherwise, the beginning of
our tradition of Christmas giving. Continue to Hierapolis, where
we will visit the Martyrium of St. Philip amidst the site’s
extensive ruins. Overnight in Pamukkale.
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8: Pamukkale-Hierapolis-Laodicea.
Complete the tour of Hierapolis, see the wonderful formation of
stalactites in Pamukkale (Cotton Castle), the Roman Bath which
later became a church, then visit Laodicea, one of the Seven
Churches of the Revelation, continue to Kusadasi for overnight.
Day 9: Kusadasi.
Today we will visit Saint John Basilica,Virgin Mary House and
Temple of Artemis. Return to Kusadasi for overnight.
Day 10: Ephesus-Izmir.
Depart for Ephesus, cradle of the early Church.,ancient Ephesus,
the Archaeological Museum, Dinner and overnight in Izmir.
Day 11: Sardes-Philadelphia-Izmir.
After Mass at the Church of St. Polycarp, travel to Sardes, the
capital city city of the ancient kingdom of Lydia, and the
church which was built on the foundations of the Temple of
Artemis. After traveling to Philadelphia, return to Izmir.
Balance of the afternoon is free to explore the city and its
ancient bazaar. Overnight in Izmir.
Day 12: Pergamum-Bursa.
Depart to Pergamum to see the Asclepion, the ancient hospital
whose approach to medicine was remarkably modern, the Acropolis,
the church at the site of ancient Serapium, and the Red Court
dedicated to St. John. Continue to Bursa; visit the Green Mosque
and the Green Mousoloum. Overnight in Bursa.
Day 13: Bursa-Nicea-Iznik-Istanbul.
Drive to Iznik (ancient Nicaea) via the beautiful Iznik Lake
road. Two ecumenical councils were held here: the First
Ecumenical Council of 325 and the Seventh Ecumenical Council of
787. Visit the ruins of the St. Sophia Church where the Seventh
Ecumenical Council was held. In the afternoon, drive to
Istanbul, the only city in the world spanning two continents,
transfer to hotel. Evening at leisure. |
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Reservation |
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