Seven Churches of Asia Minor
9 Days
ITINERARY
Tour Overview
Arrive in Istanbul, Turkey’s bustling metropolis located on the crossroads of Asian and European cultures. Take a guided tour of its world renowned attractions such as Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque and Grand Bazaar. Drive to Gallipoli and visit Anzac Cove, Nek and Conk Bair. Visit Troy, the battleground of the legendary Trojan War before departing to the Acropolis. Discover the rich history behind local Turkish handicrafts after visiting Ephesus and Sirince. Travel to the modern town of Akhisor, where Christianity spread rapidly and was one of the Seven Churches of the Apocalypse. From exploring the ancient city of Hierapolis to Sardis – the capital of the ancient kingdom of Lydia, this 9-day tour is the equivalent of a master class in the region’s history of religion.
Day 01: Arrive Istanbul
Upon your arrival, you will be met by our representative before transfer to your Hotel. Spend the rest of the day at your leisure .
Day 02: Istanbul
After breakfast at the hotel, a guided tour to Topkapi Palace, St. Sophia, Blue Mosque and the Spice Bazaar will commence. The day ends wıth an overnight stay in Istanbul. Optional dinner with a Turkish show is avaliable tonight.(B)
Day 3: Canakkale
After breakfast at the hotel, drive to Gallipoli and visit Anzac Cove, Nek, Conk Bair, Lone Pine and 57th Regiment Memorial, cross the Dardanelles. Overnight stay in Canakkale.(BD)
Day 4: Troy – Pergamum – Kusadasi
After breakfast at the hotel drive to legendary Troy; the site where the Trojan War took place. Crossing the mountain Ida, arrival to Pergamum Rev2:12-17 Visit Acropolis, drive through Smirne before chek in to your hotel in Kusadasi (BD)
Day 5: Ephesus – Kusadasi
After breakfast a short drive to visit Ephesus and Sirince, we will have the opportunity to discover and understand the rich history behind local handicrafts like hand-made carpets, tiles. Return to Kusadasi for overnight stay.(BD)
Day 6: Smirne – Thyateria ***
In the morning, drive to the modern town of Akhisor, 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 for overnight. (BD )
Day 7: Pamukkale – Hierapolis – Laodicea
Morning drive to Pamukkale through the fertile plain of Meander and visit the ancient city of Hierapolis as well as travertine afternoon visit to Laodicea, situated seven kilometres from Pamukkale and the seven churches of Asia Minor. Overnight in Pamukkale. (BD)
Day 8: Pamukkale – Philadelphia – Sardis
Morning drive to Philadelphia Revelation (3: 7-13) then continue to Sardis In the New Testament (Rev 2; 18-29) In our visit to Sardis, the capital of the ancient Kingdom of Lydia, we will see a Roman era Synagogue, a well preserved gymnasium and other ruins(Rev 3: – 6 ). Arrival to Izmir airport for your flight to Istanbul. Overnight in Istanbul (B).
Day 9: Depart Istanbul
After breakfast at your hotel transfer to the airport for your flight.(B)
***REMARK: From day 6 the seven churches portion is being conducted by a different guide in a small size group.
Send This Tour To A FriendDATES/PRICING/ACCOMMODATIONS
| 2023 | ||
| Date | Dbl Occ | Sgl Occ |
| Jul 01 - Jul 09 | $2,180 | $2,815 |
| Jul 08 - Jul 16 | $2,180 | $2,815 |
| Jul 15 - Jul 23 | $2,180 | $2,815 |
| Jul 22 - Jul 30 | $2,180 | $2,815 |
| Jul 29 - Aug 06 | $2,180 | $2,815 |
| Aug 05 -Aug 13 | $2,180 | $2,815 |
| Aug 12 - Aug 20 | $2,180 | $2,815 |
| Aug 26 - Sep 03 | $2,180 | $2,815 |
| Sep 02 - Sep 10 | $2,180 | $2,815 |
| Sep 09 - Sep 17 | $2,180 | $2,815 |
| Sep 16 - Sep 24 | Sold Out | |
| Sep 23 - Oct 01 | $2,180 | $2,815 |
| Sep 30 - Oct 08 | $2,180 | $2,815 |
| Oct 07 - Oct 15 | $2,180 | $2,815 |
| Oct 14 - Oct 22 | Sold Out | |
| Oct 21 - Oct 29 | $2,180 | $2,815 |
| Hotels: (4-5* & Special Class) or similar | ||
| Istanbul: Point Hotel Taksim | ||
| Canakkale: Kolin | ||
| Kusadasi: Ramada Suites | ||
| Pamukkale: Doga Thermal | ||
| 2024 | ||
| Date | Dbl Occ | Sgl Occ |
| Apr 06 - Apr 14 | $2,920 | $3,760 |
| Apr 13 - Apr 21 | $2,920 | $3,760 |
| Apr 27 - May 05 | $2,920 | $3,760 |
| May 04 - May 12 | $2,920 | $3,760 |
| May 11 - May 19 | $2,920 | $3,760 |
| May 25 - June 02 | $2,920 | $3,760 |
| June 01 - June 09 | $2,920 | $3,760 |
| June 08 - June 16 | $2,920 | $3,760 |
| June 15 - June 23 | $2,920 | $3,760 |
| June 22 - June 30 | $2,920 | $3,760 |
| July 06 - July 14 | $2,920 | $3,760 |
| July 13 - July 21 | $2,920 | $3,760 |
| July 20 - July 28 | $2,920 | $3,760 |
| July 27 - Aug 04 | $2,920 | $3,760 |
| Aug 03 - Aug 11 | $2,920 | $3,760 |
| Aug 10 - Aug 18 | $2,920 | $3,760 |
| Aug 24 - Sep 01 | $2,920 | $3,760 |
| Aug 31 - Sep 08 | $2,920 | $3,760 |
| Sep 07 - Sep 15 | $2,920 | $3,760 |
| Sep 14 - Sep 22 | $2,920 | $3,760 |
| Sep 21 - Sep 29 | $2,920 | $3,760 |
| Sep 28 - Oct 06 | $2,920 | $3,760 |
| Oct 05 - Oct 13 | $2,920 | $3,760 |
| Oct 12 - Oct 20 | $2,920 | $3,760 |
| Oct 19 - Oct 27 | $2,920 | $3,760 |
Send This Tour To A FriendINCLUSIONS
Inclusions & Highlights
- Accommodations in first class hotels
- 8 breakfasts, 5 dinners
- Arrival and departure airport transfers
- Entrance fees
- Local guides
- Spice Market
- Historical sights
- Join-in tour
Inclusions:
- Arrival transfer (Sabiha Gokcen Airport subject to surcharge)
- Transfers on Day 8 and Day 9 (Sabiha Gokcen Airport subject to surcharge)
- Hotel Accommodation proposed as in the above list
- Meals are as indicated in the itineraries with code letters: B(Breakfast), L(Lunch), D(Dinner)
- Professional Tour Guides throughout Turkey Programs .
- Luggage handling in the hotels
- Local Taxes
- Museum Entrance fees
- Flight from Izmir to Istanbul
Exclusions:
- Personal expenses
- Customary gratitude to your guide
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