TURKEY RELIGIOUS TOUR
IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF SAINT PAUL TOUR
TOUR MAP
Day 1 : Istanbul
Our representative greets you as you land in Istanbul. After transferring to your hotel, the remainder of the day is free. Dinner and overnight in your hotel. (D)
Day 2 : Antioch
A morning flight to Adana begins a full day tour taking you past hilltop Crusader castles to Antakya to visit the Antioch cave church that sponsored Paul`s missionary journeys. You also see an excellent museum of Roman mosaics from nearby ruins. Return to Adana for overnight. (B,L,D)
Day 3 : Tarsus / Cillician Gates / Cappadocia
Tour St. Pauls`s birthplace, Tarsus where you may drink from his well. Drive through the beautiful Taurus Mountains to Biblical Cappadocia, famous for unique landscapes, underground cities and towns carved from soft volcanic rock. En route, we visit a 13th century caravan inn. (B,L,D)
Day 4 : Cappadocia
A full day to tour Cappadocia: Goreme, with its rock chapels decorated with Christian frescoes the underground city of Kaymakli. Visit the pottery making village of Avanos and the Byzantine Monastic complex of Zelve simply enjoy the picturesque views of this ancient, historic land. (B,L,D)
Day 5 : Cappadocia – Iconium – Antalya
Drive across rolling steppe to Konya for a tour of the famous Mevlana Mausoleum, Then transit the Taurus Mountains to arrive in Antalya on the Mediterranean Sea, an area often called the Turquoise Coast due to it`s exquisite clear blue waters. (B,L,D)
Day 6 : Perge & Aspendos
A full day tour includes: the Antalya Archaeological Museum and its numerous artifacts and statues from nearby ancient sites. The unspoiled ruins of Perge with its colonnade street, and Aspendos with its huge theater, the best preserved Mediterranean theater still used for special events. (B,L,D)
Day 7 :Antalya – Laodicea – Pamukkale
A morning drive brings you to Pamukkale and the white lime cascades of the Roman spa , Hierapolis , Phillip the Evangelist`s home. Tour the extensive Necropolis , churches and baths then stop at nearby Laodecia . Enjoy a leisurely bath in natural warm mineral waters . (B,L,D)
Day 8 : Ephesus & St. Mary`s House – Smyrna
A morning drive crosses the fertile valleys to Ephesus, home of Saint Paul for three years, to explore and experience of Greco – Roman and Christian remains. Tour nearby Virgin Mary`s cottage. Stop at the restoration of Saint John`s Basilica, his first burial spot. Return to Kusadasi for overnight. (B,L,D)
Day 9 : Kusadasi – Priene – Miletos – Didyma - Kusadasi
You will be picked up from your hotel after breakfast and depart for Priene. This was once a harbour city but is now located 16 km inland from the sea on the hills of the Mykale Mountain. Alexander The Great lived in this city for a time. After Priene, you will depart for Miletus. Visit the ancient city of Miletus which once was one of the biggest cities in Anatolia. Lunch break after Miletus and then visit to Didyma. This was not a city but a temple dedicated to Apollon. It was once one of the biggest temples in the Hellenic World. Overnight at the Hotel in Kusadasi. (B,L,D)
Day 10 : Pergamum – Troy – Canakkale ( Dardanelles )
The first stop today is the acropolis of ancient Pergamum. Sights include the Altar of Zeus, and the Asklepion, a famous Roman Medical Center. Continuing north, we tour legendary walls, buildings and a replica of the famous wooden horse at Troy. Overnight in Canakkale. (B,L,D)
Day 11 : Dardanelles – Gallipoli – Istanbul
Crossing the Dardanelles waterway we see a WW1 site, then drive along the Marmara Sea to Istanbul. Upon arrival, tour the Blue Mosque of Sultan Ahmet I, famous for unequaled ceramis tiles. You may choose to join our optional dining evening with belly and folk dancing entertainment. (B,L)
Day 12 : Istanbul
Today explore ancient city highlights including Topkapi Palace (main residence of Ottoman sultans). Saint Sophia Basilica with its breath–taking mosaics, stained glass windows and decorated domes finally the Grand Bazaar with 3.000 exotic shops along covered lanes and alleyways. (B,L)
Day 13 : Istanbul
Your escort will transfer,you to the airport for the flight home.(B)
(B= Breakfast, L= Lunch, D= Dinner)
INCLUDING
 Accommodation for 12 nights and including 12 Breakfast,11 Lunch, 10 Dinner in quality hotels.
All Entrance Fees for the sites Mentioned In The Itinerary.
Certificated Speaking Expert Tour Guide Throughout.
Transportation By A/C Deluxe vehicle.
All transfers mentioned in the itinerary.
All Taxes.
Luggage and Portage tips.
Baggage handling at the airports.
All domestic airfares.
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