| DAY 01: Istanbul
Upon Arrival istanbul meet at the airport and Transfer to hotel and check-in
Day at Leisure in istanbul &Overnight stay in istanbul
DAY 02: Istanbul City tour
After breakfast ,a full day of sightseeing istanbul tour. Discover the Byzantian and Ottoman Relics, visit Saint Sophia Museum, one of the world s greatest architectural marvels, built by Constantine the Great in the 4th Century and reconstructed by Justinian in the 6th century, then visit the Sultanahmet Mosque, built in the 16th century, unique with 6 minarets and its magnificent interior decoration of the blue Iznik tiles. The Ancient Hippodrome, the scene of chariot races with three monuments, the Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine column and the column of Constantine. Before lunch visit the Grand covered bazaar within over 4,000 tiny shops. Visit Royal Topkapi palace, the great palace of the Ottoman Sultan s from the 15th to the 19th centuries. Then visit the Suleymaniye Mosque, Overnight stay in Istanbul
DAY 03: Bosphorus cruise, Izmir
After breakfast, in the morning a full day tour to Bosphourus and Asia. Vist the Egyptian spice market and then embark on a boat along the waterway separating Europe and Asia. Passing the magnificent Dolmabahce palace unter the bosphorus bridge, villas, fortress and small fishing villages. Then Transfer to airport for a noon flight to Izmir Upon Arrival izmir meet at the airport Visit Symra(Izmir) Visit the Church of St. Policarp, the oldest church of ancient Smyrna, symbolizing the community of the seven churches of the Apocalypse.
Dinner & Overnight in Kusadasi
DAY 04: Ephesus, Pamukkale
After breakfast visiting Ephesus; one of the grandest cities in the Roman world. Drive to Meryemana and visit the house of Virgin Mary. Continue to Ephesus the Capital of Asia Minor. Visit the ruins of Odeon, herculas gate, the temple of Hadrian, the magnificent library, Agora and fantastic Greco Roman theatre. After lunch departure for ancient Laodicea. Visit the church of Laodicea and the ruins. Then transfer to Pamukkale Overnight stay
DAY 05: Pamukkale to Pergamon
After Breakfast, visit Pamukkale: the white "Cotton Castle" with its lime cascades of the Roman spa. See the ancient city of Hierapolis. The Martyrium of St. Philip the Apostle is here. leave from Pamukkale to Alasehir where the ancient Philadelphia Church is located. Walk the streets of Philadelphia, then proceed to Sardes, ancient capital of the Lydians and visit the Church of Sardes. Continue to Pergamon Overnight in Pergamon
DAY 06: Pergamon, Istanbul
After breakfast, visiting two of the most important sites in Turkey. First visit Pergamun, a city dating back to the time of Alexander the Great and once one of the main centers of learning in the ancient world. Visit Acropolis, the Steepest theatre of the ancient World. Asclepion was one of the best medical centers of its time and included Galen Evening transfer to izmir airport
21:00 Flight to istanbul, On arrival transfer to hotel and check in Overnight in istanbul
DAY 07 : Istanbul
After breakfast, check-out from hotel and
transfer to airport as per your flight departure time |
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