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St. Paul’s Missionary Journey plus Istanbul and
Cappadocia, Biblical Tour |
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St. Paul’s Missionary Journey plus Istanbul and
Cappadocia, Biblical Tour
St. Paul’s Missionary Journey plus Istanbul and Cappadocia
Key Information:
Tour Duration:
14 nights / 15 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:
1 night Ankara, 2 nights Cappadocia, 2 nights Adana, 1 night
Konya, 2 nights Antalya 1 night Pamukkale, 2 nights Izmir, 1
night Ayvalik, 2 nights Istanbul. |
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Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Ankara.
Arrive in Ankara. Upon arrival in Ankara via Istanbul, youwill
be greeted and taken to your hotel. Balance of the day is at
leisure. (D)
Day 2: Ankara / Cappadocia.
This morning, you begin with a visits to Anatolian Civilization
Museum and the Mausoleum of Kemal Ataturk, the founder of the
Turkish Republic. In the afternoon, proceed to Cappadocia,
traveling along the shores of the great Salt Lake. Arrive in
Cappadocia late this afternoon. (B,D)
Day 3: Cappadocia.
Today you have a full day excursion into the magical moonscape
of Cappadocia’s rocky hills and valleys. Dominated by Erciyes
Dagi (Mt. Argaeus), Cappadocia was fi rst settled by ancient
people, and was home to Romans and early Christians. You visit
Goreme Church Valley, Zelve, Avanos, Uchisar, and see best of th e
many churches caved into the rocks throughout the region. (B, D)
Day 4: Cappadocia-Adana.
Today begins at Kaymakli underground city, used by early
Christians to escape from persecutors. Driving south, you visit
Caravanserais before arriving in Adana. (B, D)
Day 5: Adana-Antioch-Adana.
This morning, you drive to Antioch, the center where Paul, Peter
and Barnabas established a very large church which became the
center of the missionary activities. Here the followers of
Christ were called Christians for the first time. Visit the port
of Samandag, Seleucia, from which Paul sailed to Cyprus. Later
visit the Grotto of St. Peter and the impressive Mosaic Museum.
Return to Adana for dinner and overnight. (B, D)
Day 6: Adana-Tarsus-Derbe-Iconium.
Today, you drive to Tarsus, birthplace of Apostle Paul, to see
the town, Cleopatra Gate and St. Paul’s Well. Driving along the
Mediterranean coastline, you pass the towns of Pompeipolis,
Corycos, and Silifke. Stop at Derbe where Paul preached before
arriving at Iconium. (B, D)
Day 7: Iconium-Antalya.
Follow the steps of Apostle Paul in Lystra and
Antioch-of-Pisidia, the fi rst two cities where Paul preached.
Arrive in Antalya. (B, D)
Day 8:
Antalya-Perge-Aspendos-Side-Antalya.
Explore the ancient Pamphylian, Hellenistic and Roman cities of
Perge, Side and Aspendos. The ruins of Perge’s stadium and
theater prove the city’s majesty. In Side, explore the seaside
theatre, Roman baths and ruins. Large enough for 15,000
spectators, the theatre in Aspendos is the best preserved in the
Mediterranean area. (B, D)
Day 9: Antalya-Laodicea-Hierapolis.
We arrive in Laodicea today. The Church of Laodicea was warned
for its indifference. Enjoy the rest of the day in the “cotton
castles” of Pamukkale (Hierapolis), where cascading hot springs
 flow
into limestone basins. (B, D)
Day 10:
Hierapolis-Philadelhia-Sardes-Izmir.
Our first visit today is Philadelphia, one of the Seven Churches
of Revelation. Drive on to Sardes, the prosperous ancient
capital of the Lydian Empire known for legendary King Midas and
his “Golden Touch.” Continue to Izmir (ancient Smyrna) and visit
the Church of St. Polycarp. Izmir is the birthplace of Homer.
(B, D)
Day 11: Izmir-Ephesus-Izmir.
Drive to Ephesus, the greatest metropolis of Asia Minor during
the times of Apostle Paul. The extensive excavation includes
2,000 year old marble streets, a magnifi cent theatre where
St.Paul preached, the Library of Celsius and the Temple of
Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Paul ministered
in Ephesus for 3 years. We will visit the stone cottage of St.
Mary and the Basilica and tomb of St. John. Return to Izmir. (B,
D)
Day 12:
Izmir-Pergamum-Thyatira-Ayvalik.
Drive to Pergamum where you visit the Asclepion, ancient healing
center. Stroll through the acropolis and visit the
Archaeological Museum. Then drive to Thyatira, smallest of the
seven churches. Lydia, the seller of purple cloth in Philippi
was originally from Thyatira. Finally, you drive to the coastal
city of Ayvalik for dinner and overnight. (B, D)
Day 13: Ayvalik-Alexandria
Troas-Istanbul.
Drive along the coast to Alexandria Troas where Paul had a
vision to take the gospel to Europe. Next, visit Troy, city of
the Trojan horse legend, and observe nine layers of
civilization. En route to Istanbul, you stop at Bursa, city of
many thermal hot springs and site of the Ecumenical Councils
during the Roman Empire. Arrive in Istanbul. (B, D)
Day 14: Istanbul.
A morning city tour features Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, the
Roman Hippodrome and a brief visit to the Topkapi Palace.
Afternoon is free. You can visit the Grand Bazaar and Spice
Market on your own. (B, D)
Day 15: Departure.
You will be transferred to airport for departure. (B).
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Airfare is not included in the tour price.
(B), (L), (D); B= Breakfast, L= Lunch, D= Dinner.
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