The Seven Churches of the Apocalypse Double Occupancy $ 1,695.00 (Code: TY82). Single Occupancy $ 1,895.00 (Code: TY83) Available from April 01 to October 31 for Group of 2-3 Persons. Discount for Large Groups Includes hotel accommodation at below-specified hotels, domestic airfare, all meals specified in the itineraries (B: breakfast L: lunch D: dinner), air-conditioned minibus or bus depending on the size of the group, English or Spanish-speaking guide, baggage handling at hotel and airport, entrance fees of the museums, service charge and V. A. Tax. ITINERARY Day 1: Izmir (Smyrna). Arrival in Izmir. Transfer to hotel in Kusadası. ( B)
Day 2: Ephesus. A full-day visit to the most impressive archeological site in Turkey. Visit the temple of Artemis and the Grand Theater in which St. Paul preached eloquently to the Ephesians on his second and third journeys. Continue to visit the Basilica of St. John and the House of the Virgin Mary where it is believed she spend her last days. (B, L, D)
Day 3: Kusadasi / Hierapolis / Laodicea / Pamukkale. Departure to Laodicea founded around 260 B.C. After Christianized, the city hosted an important Ecumenical Council in the 4th century. Continue to the Roman spa of Hierapolis and visit the necropolis, Temple of Apollo, theater and Roman baths. (B, L, D)
Day 4: Philadelphia / Sardis. Departure to Izmir, en route visiting two of the Seven Churches: Philadelphia , founded by Attalus II, the city of brotherly love, and Sardis, the capital of the ancient Kingdom of Lydia with its gymnasium and marble-paved synagogue. On arrival in İzmir, short tour of the old Smyrna. (B, L, D)
Day 5: Thyatira / Pergamum / Bursa. Drive to Pergamum, one of the Seven Churches and capital of a large and powerful pre-Roman kingdom. Visit the ancient ruins and health center of Asclepieion . Continue to Bursa via Thyatira, an ancient Lydian city and one of the Seven Churches. (B, L, D)
Day 6: Bursa / Nicea / Istanbul. Short visit to the city and departure to Istanbul. On the way visiting Nicea and St. Sophia of Nicea, where the first and seventh Ecumenical Councils were held. (B, L, D)
Day 7: Istanbul. Full day visit to the Byzantine relics and the highlights of Istanbul, including the Hippodrome Square, St. Sophia Museum, Underground Cistern, St. Savior in Chora Museum and Topkapı Palace. (B, L, D)
Day 8. Istanbul. Departure. For specifically-interested parties, the program may include a one day visit to PATMOS, where St. John wrote the book of Revelation. (B)
HOTELS TO BE USED:
Istanbul - Seminal Hotel or similar (4 star)
Kusadasi - Taksim International Hotel or similar (4 star)
Pamukkale - Lycus River Hotel or similar (4 star)
Izmir - Annemon Hotel or similar (4 star)
Bursa - Kervansaray Hotel or similar (4 star) Our quotes do not include domestic air fare. Air fare is (per person - one way) US$ 110.00 for Istanbul / Izmir.
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