Seven Churches of Asia Minor

Istanbul, Turkey

from AU$2,144.00

Itinerary

Day 1: Istanbul

Transfer from the New airport to hotel.

Day 2: Istanbul

Enjoy a full day guided tour of Topkapi Palace (excluding Harem), St Sophia, Blue Mosque and the Spice Bazaar. (B)

Day 3: Istanbul - Gallipoli - Canakkale

Drive to Gallipoli and visit Anzac Cove, the Nek, Chunuk Bair, Lone Pine Cemetery, and the 57th Regiment Memorial. Cross the Dardanelles to Canakkale. (B,D)

Day 4: Canakkale - Troy - Pergamum - Kusadasi

Drive to the ancient city of Troy where the legendary Trojan War took place. Cross the mountain Ida and arrive at Pergamum. Visit the Acropolis. Drive through Smirne on the way to Kusadasi. (B,D)

Day 5: Kusadasi – Ephesus – Sirince – Kusadasi

Visit to Ephesus and Sirince before returning to Kusadasi. (B,D)

Day 6: Kusadasi – Thyateira – Kusadasi

Drive to the modern town of Akhisar, on the site of the old Lydian city of Thyateira. This was one of the towns where Christianity
spread rapidly and it was one of the Seven Churches of the Apocalypse. Return to Kusadasi. (B,D)

Day 7: Kusadasi – Pamukkale – Laodicea – Pamukkale

Drive to Pamukkale through the fertile plain of Meander and visit the ancient city of Hierapolis. Visit to Laodicea, one of the Seven Churches of Asia Minor. Return to Pamukkale. (B,D)

Day 8: Pamukkale – Philadelphia – Sardis – Izmir – Istanbul

Morning drive to Philadelphia then continue to Sardis, mentioned in the New Testament. In Sardis, the capital of the ancient Kingdom of Lydia, see a Roman era Synagogue, a well preserved gymnasium and other ruins. Travel to Izmir airport for your flight to Istanbul (flight included). (B)

Day 9: Istanbul

Transfer to the New airport. Transfer departs at 9am and 1pm. End of services. (B)

Inclusions

Includes

- All transfers as per itinerary
- Accommodation in 5❂ hotels
- Meals as per itinerary
- Touring with English speaking guide
- Flight: Izmir to Istanbul
- Entrance fees and local taxes

Not included

- International flights
- Drinks with meals
- Passport or visa fees
- Any other items of personal nature

Accommodation

Accommodation

Things to note

Things to note

- Transfers are not included if arriving or departing on a different day.
- Tours can be a combination of different regular tours, therefore the same people may not be travelling throughout your tour.
- Istanbul departure transfer is shared and only operates at the times mentioned above.
- Some sites may be closed during special event periods and religious holidays.

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At a Glance

Book and pay in full by 28 Feb 2019 and save $150 (total, per room).

Cities Visited

Istanbul, Gallipoli, Canakkale, Troy, Pergamum, Kusadasi, Ephesus, Sirince, Thyateira, Pamukkale, Laodicea, Philadelphia, Sardis, Izmir

Countries Visited

Turkey

Duration

9 days

Start City

Istanbul

End City

Istanbul

Type

Small Group Tour

Languages

English

Departure Day

Saturday

Departures

2019: Saturday
Apr 6, 27; May 4, 11, 18, 25; Jun 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; Jul 6, 13, 20, 27; Aug 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; Sep 7, 14, 21, 28; Oct 5, 12, 19, 26

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