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Day 1 Sat: Arrive Istanbul
On arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel.
Day 2 Sun: Tour Istanbul
A fascinating full day tour of the old city includes the Topkapi Palace ; the former imperial residence. Then we will continue to the ancient Roman Hippodrome; the former center of sportive and political activities of Constantinople. After this we will see Hagia Sophia; the magnificent Byzantine Church of all times; one of the finest and largest architectural works of art in the world. We will continue our Sultanahmet tour with the Blue Mosque; famous for its delicate blue ceramic tiles . After the tour you will be transferred back to your hotel.(B)
Day 3 Mon: Istanbul to Canakkale
This morning, drive to Gallipolli for a moving tour of the peninsula . Visit the war museum, the landing beach at ANZAC Cove, the Australian WAR Cemetry at Lone Pine and the New Zealand WAR Cemetry at Chunuk Bair. Proceed to Canakkale for overnight. (BD)
Day 4 Tue: Canakkale to Kusadasi
Today visit the legendary city of Troy. Cross the Kaz Mountains and drive along the Aegean coast to ancient Pergamum the city where parchment was invented. On top of the hill visit the Ancient city of Acropolis. Continue to Kusadasi for overnight (BD)
Day 5 Wed: Ephesus Tour
Today we will make a short drive and visit Ancient City of Ephesus and explore one of the worlds’s finest Greco-Roman cities. A definite must while in Turkey. Then visit old Greek Sirince village nearby. You will be able to experience one of the most beautiful villages in Turkey. After tour, we will drive back to our hotel in Kusadasi. Return back to your hotel after the tour (BD)
Day 6 Thu: Smirne - Thyateria
In the morning, visit St. Polycarpos Church in Smirne which also boasted one of the Seven churches mentioned in the Apocalypse then 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. (B,D )
Day 7 Fri: 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 . (B,D)
Day 8 Sat: 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 youır flight to Istanbul . Overnight in Istanbul (B)
Day 9 Sun: Return Transfer
After breakfast at your hotel transfer to the airport for your flight .(B)