3 nights in
İstanbul, 1 night in
Antakya, 2 nights in
Cappadocia,
1 night in
Konya, 1 night in
Pamukkale,
1 night in
Izmir
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Day
01 : ISTANBUL
Upon arrival in Istanbul, you will
be met by a Golden Bay Tour representative and transferred to your hotel for dinner
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Day
02 : ISTANBUL
Visit the legendary Blue Mosque, named for the beautiful blue Iznik tiles
that cover its walls.
Then stroll around the historical Hippodrome where
chariot races were held. Continue to St. Sophia, originally a Christian Basilica
built by Constantine in the 4th century, then converted to a mosque during the
Ottoman Empire. Visit the Suleymaniye Mosque, built in the 16th century, for Suleiman
the Magnificent; and Topkapi Palace, legendary residence of the Ottoman Sultans.
Lunch at a local restaurant. Our tour ends with the visit of Grand Bazaar. Return
to the hotel and overnight. Day
03 : ISTANBUL
Visit the Spice Bazaar. Departure for the Bosphorus Tour, visiting both Europe
and Asia. Lunch at a local seafood restaurant. Drive by coach via Bosphorus to
the fabulous Golden Horn. Visits of St.Salvatore in Chora, Pierre Loti, and the
Underground Cistern. Return to your hotel for overnight.
Day
04 : ISTANBUL
/ ADANA / ANTAKYA
After breakfast, early flight to Adana. Arrival,
transfer to Antakya. After lunch at a local restaurant visit of the Museum of
Hatay with its rich collection of mosaics. Continue the visits with St. Peter's
Church. First cristians:Paul and Barnabas spent over a year here building a strong
Church. Dinner and overnight in Antakya. |
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Day
05 : ANTAKYA
/ TARSUS / CAPPADOCIA
After breakfast, departure for Cappadocia via
Tarsus; birthplace of St.Paul and the meeting point of Cleopatra and antonius.
Visit to St.Paul's well, Sardanapulus Tomb and Cleopatra Gate. Arrival to Cappadocia
and visit to the underground cities used by the early cristians hiding from Roman
and Byzantine persecution. Dinner and overnight.
Day
06 : CAPPADOCIA
Visit Göreme Valley a complex of rock chapels and churches covered with lovely
frescoes.
Continue to Zelve Valley,Avanos and Uchisar. Lunch en route. Dinner
and overnight at the hotel.
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Day
07 : CAPPADOCIA / KONYA
After breakfast; visits of
the rock churches in Cappadocia. Arrival to Konya and lunch at a local restaurant.
The afternoon is dedicated to the visit of the Mouselium of Mevlana, world fanoud
philosopher and poet of the whirling dervishes. Dinner and overnight. |
Day
08 : KONYA
/ PAMUKKALE
After breakfast, departure for Pamukkale with a stop in
Egridir for lunch. Arrival and visit of the unique formation of petrified calcium
cliffs and stalactites:Hierapolis. Dinner and overnight.
Day 09 : PAMUKKALE
/ EPHESUS / IZMIR
After breakfast; drive to ancient city of Ephesus.
Visit Ephesus ruins, which is one of the largest and best excaveted archeological
sites in the world. It is the site of the Temple of Artemis, one of the seven
wonders of the ancient world. St. Paul lived here, preached and walked through
its marble streets. Continue to the 6th century - Basilica of St.John and House
of Virgin Mary. Lunch at a local restaurant. Dinner and overnight in İzmir.
Day
10 : DEPARTURE
You will be transfered to the airport for your departure flight.
Price
includes:
" Accommodation at 4 star hotels during the whole tour.
" Accommodations are all in HB basis except in İstanbul.
"
A/C deluxe coach during the whole tour.
" Professional guidance services
in your language during the whole tour.
" 8 lunches at the local restaurants
" All entrance fees as per itinerary
" Bosphorus Tour on a private
boat (depending on the number of the participants)
" 01 free in dbl room
(for the Tour Leader)
" Porterage at airports and hotels.
Price
does NOT include
" Tips to the guide, driver, and headwaiters at
the hotels
" Personal expenses
" International or domestic air
fares
" Dinners during the Istanbul stay
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