2nd
day) Istanbul: Underground Cistern, Chora Church, Suleymaniye Mosque,
Istanbul: Guided Bosphorus Tour
Morning visit to
Underground Cistern which is the largest and most magnificent covered
cistern in Istanbul, was built in the 6th century in the reign of
Justinian and supplied water to the palace complex nearby.
After the visit of
Underground Cistern, tour continues with a drive to the district where
the church of St Saviour in Chora is located
Boat Tour starting
from Eminonu District with the European side of Istanbul, untill Sariyer(openning
prt to the Black Sea) return from Asian side of the Bosphorus to
Eminonu District again.
Your pro. Guide
will be during the bosphorus tour. The ferry is a public ferry, not a
private one.
OVERNIGHT :
ISTANBUL
3rd
day ) LEISURE DAY FOR RELAXING
After the leisure day in Istanbul. Catch the afternoon flight to Izmir.
And stay overnight at hotel in Izmir.
OVERNIGHT : IZMIR
SEVEN CHURCHES OF REVELATION PART
4th
day )
After
breakfast Ephesus.Visit the shrine which is believed to be house of
Virgin Mary. Visit the remains of the Greco – Roman city of
Ephesus (Revelation 1:11, 2:1-7; Acts 18:19-28; 19:1-4) with its
temples, agoras, houses and the theatre where the riot agains St. Paul
had started. After lunch (included) you will also see the remains of the
Temple of Artemis, which was one of the seven wonders of the ancient
world. Overnight at 4* Hotel in Izmir.
OVERNIGHT : IZMIR
5th day )
Set off
from your hotel early in the morning to catch the flight from Istanbul
to Izmir. Upon arrival at Izmir Airport meet and greet than drive to
Bergama (Pergamum 2:12-17). After lunch (included),
stop at Red Basilica and visit to Acropolis of this Hellenistic city,
here the throne of the satan was. Visit the Asclepium; the healing
center of antiquity. After visit to Pergamum depart for
OVERNIGHT
: IZMIR
6th day )
Sardis (Revelation
3:1-6),
- one of the most picturesque areas of these seven cities. It is here St.
John expressed his concern for pushing further with the progress of the
city's faith (Revelation 3:1-6).
on the way to
Sardis also visit Thyatira (Revelation 2: 18-29, Acts 16:14)
which had the smallest population of the seven churches-
After Lunch in
Sardes drive to Philadephia (Alasehir) (Revelation 3:7-1),
a favorite city of Paul and John was another prosperous city in the
chain, where Christianity first spread
After visiting
Philedelphia depart for Pamukkale and overnight at 4* Hotel in
Pamukkale.
OVERNIGHT :
PAMUKKALE
7th day)
After the breakfast at the hotel in Pamukkale, visiting Colossae Ancient
City and drive our way to Yalvac 4 hours drive. After having lunch in
Yalvac. Visiting Ancient City of Antiocheia. The city gate,ain Street,
The Theatre, Tiberius Forum, The Propylon, Temple of Augustus, The
Church of St. Paul,The Aquaduct and the city walls. After visiting city
foolowing our way to the hotel Oba Hotel.
OVERNIGHT : YALVAC
8th day)
After breakfast at Yalvac Hotel following our way to Konya Hatunsaray
for Listra Ancient City where St. Paul and St. Barnabas were together.After
Listra Ancient city following our way to Konya to accomodate. 3 hours
drive aprox.
OVERNIGHT : KONYA
9th day)
After
daily visit in Konya, seeing the Capital city of Seljuk Empire and the
hometown of Islamic Philosopher Mevlana Celaleddin Rumi. Following our
way to Tarsus 4 hours drive.
OVERNIGHT : TARSUS