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- All transfers
- Transportation by modern, air-conditioned motor coach
- Welcome cocktail
- 9 nights accommodation in hotels as specified above
- Baggage handling
- 9x breakfast and 9x dinner

Day 1. Arrival in Istanbul
Upon arrival meet with Tour Escort at the airport and transfer to the hotel, where the remainder of the day is at your leisure. In the evening come together with your traveling companions for a welcome cocktail hosted by your Tour Escort. Afterwards sample fine Turkish cuisine at dinner. Overnight in Istanbul. (D)

Day 2. Istanbul
Today begin your day with a tour to the magnificent Topkapi Palace. Once home to the great Sultans, it is filled with treasures and antiquities including twelve thousand pieces of fine Chinese porcelain. In the afternoon, visit the unique Blue Mosque built in 1609 by Sultan Ahmet. The interior walls are covered with twenty thousand blue iznik tiles. Visit the Hippodrome, and then on to the domed Basilica of St. Sophia, which has inspired architects and religious leaders for over fifteen hundred years. Constructed in 326 by Constantine the Great, it has been a cathedral, a mosque and now a museum. Spend the evening in Istanbul. (B, D)

Day 3. Istanbul - Canakkale
Today we leave Istanbul to go Troy in where while St. Paul was in his second missionary journey, he had a vision in which he was called to Macedonia (Acts 16:8-13) and also during his third journey St. Paul spent a week in Troas preaching and resurrected Eutychus (Acts 20:6-12). Afterwards, discover the Troy a symbolic wooden Trojan Horse commemorates the legendary war. Overnight in Canakkale. (B, D)

Day 4. Canakkale - Pergamum (Bergama) - Izmir
On route to Izmir, a stop is made at the Pergamum which is most favored in Seven Churches, since the Christianity reached the city very early and the church was praised for its forbearance during hard times (Rev. 2:12-17). Famous for the invention of parchment paper, Pergamum had a library containing two hundred thousand books. Explore the Acropolis, the Alter of Zeus, and the ten thousand-seat amphitheater. Tour the marvelous Asclepieion, a fourth century B.C. shrine to the healing God Asclepios. Continuing your day arrive at Izmir (Smyrna) one of the Seven Churches of Revelation (Rev. 2:8-11). A short tour of Kadifekale (Mt. Pagos) standing the impressive ruins of a castle and its walls, which were, built by lysimachus in the reign of Alexander the Great. The castle offers an excellent vantagepoint to enjoy a magnificent view of the Gulf of Izmir. Overnight in Izmir. (B, D)

Day 5. Smyrna - Thyatira - Sardis - Philadelphia
This morning drive to visit the Church of St. Policarp the oldest church in ancient Smyrna and symbolized the community of the Seven Churches of the Apocalyps. Then drive to Thyatira, which is one of the Seven Churches (Rev. 1:11; 2:18-29) St Paul may have visited in his missionary journeys (Acts 19:10). Continue your day with a visit of a Sardis berated by John the Prophet for its facade of strength when, in reality, it was weak (Rev. 3:1-6). We will explore the massive scale of the Temple of Artemis and the white marble royal road, the gymnasium and the synagogue. The next stop is made in Philadelphia Church (Rev. 3:7-13) referred to as the New Jerusalem. Turn back to Izmir to spend the evening. (B, D)

Day 6. Izmir - Ephesus - Aphrodisias - Hierapolis
A short drive takes you to Ephesus one of the Seven Churches in Revelation (Rev. 1:11). Once populated with three hundred thousand people, it has an enormous Amphitheater, which can still hold twenty four thousand spectators. As we walk down the marble covered streets, we see gymnasiums, baths houses, public latrines, the library of Celsus, and The Temple of Artemis- One of The Seven Wonders of the World. Then explore the Virgin Mary House and sixth century Church of St. John who Jesus asked to look after his mother. After that, a stop is made at Aphrodisias, dedicated to Aphrodite the Goddess of love. The city was an important centre of the arts. The Sculpture School of Aphrodisias enjoyed great fame and is evident by the fine marble statues and architectural relief scattered throughout the side. Later, find out The Largest (30000 seats) and Best-Preserved Stadium of the classical world. 

In the afternoon, drive to Hierlpolis a magnificent natural formation unique in whole the world. Over the last fourteen thousand years, calcium rich water from an underground thermal spring has flowed over the mountainside and slowly solidified, creating Shallow White Basins and Twisted Stalagmites. Since antiquity, these thermal pools have been used for their healing powers. Christianity came to Hierapolis via Paul (Colossians 4:13). Overnight in Hierapolis. (B, D)

Day 7. Hierapolis - Laodicea (Denizli) - Antalya
After breakfast drive at Colossae famous as the receiver of Paul's Letter to the Colossians, the town of Colossae has fallen into obscurity. Also we will see the traces of the Theatre, the Necropolis and the Church. Continuing your day with a visit to the Christians of Laodicea, one of the Seven Churches (Rev 3:14-22), were chastised for being lukewarm, "You are neither cold nor hot" (Rev. 3:14). Also this area is so comfortable incorporating pagan and Christian beliefs. In the famous scripture from Revelation (3:20-21), Jesus says to the Laodicean church: "Behold, I stand at the door and knock...". Continue of the day drive to Antalya for overnight. (B, D)

Day 8. Antalya: Perge - Aspendos
After breakfast embark on a full day trip to explore the ancient ruins of Perge, and Aspendos. Perge- the best example of a complete Roman city where St Paul preached. Its stadium could accommodate fifteen thousand spectators. After that stop at our final destination- Aspendos. The Roman Theater here is the best preserved in the world. You can still see the names of spectators carved into the backs of the seats. Overnight in Antalya. (B, D)

Day 9. Antalya - Side - Taşucu
En route a stop is made at Side where Roman ruins of the Byzantine period still remain, including the theater and Baths. Next route is Anamur nestled in the mountains with banana plantations surrounding it to visit Anamur Castle. Spend the evening in Tasucu. (B, D)

Day 10. Taşucu - Tarsus - Adana
Today your destination is Tarsus was the birthplace of St. Paul (Acts 22:3) and he visited on his second and third missionary journeys. After the tour, continue the route to arrive at Adana where we spend the evening. (B, D)

Day 11. Adana - Antioch (Antakya)
Today your adventure begins at the Antioch. Christian roots go deep into Antioch's soil. It was to Antioch that many Jerusalem Christians fled after the death of Stephen (Acts 11:19-27). Paul and Barnabas stayed in Antioch for a year and built a strong church called St. Pierre. Later, the city became the center from which Paul performed his missionary labors (Acts 13:2; 14:26; 15:22-41; 18:22-23). It was in Antioch that the followers of Jesus were first labeled "Christians" by their Roman masters. And it was here that the first non-Jews were accepted into the early church, changing forever the destiny of Christianity. Overnight in Antioch. (B, D)

Day 12. Antakya - Adana - Istanbul
Transfer to the Adana Airport for flight to Istanbul. After arrive in Istanbul venture into the Grand Covered Bazaar. Built in 1457, it is famous for it's selection of goods and is the largest bazaar in the world with over four thousand shops. We continue on to the Egyptian Spice Bazaar where the scent of hundreds of spices permeates the air. Afterwards, visit the Chora Church with its amazing frescos. In the afternoon, embark on a cruise of the Bosphorus, along the way, viewing the Dolmabahce Palace and the Beylerbeyi Palace, a nineteenth century palace on the Asian side of Istanbul. Overnight in Istanbul. (B, D)

Day 13. Istanbul Departure
After a farewell breakfast, transfer to Istanbul airport for flight home. (B)

- All transfers
- Transportation by modern, air-conditioned motor coach
- Welcome cocktail
- 12 nights accommodation in hotels as specified above
- Baggage handling
- 12x breakfast and 12x dinner

Day 1. Arrival in Istanbul
Upon arrival meet with Tour Escort at the airport and transfer to the hotel, where the remainder of the day is at your leisure. In the evening come together with your traveling companions for a welcome cocktail hosted by your Tour Escort. Afterwards sample fine Turkish cuisine at dinner. Overnight in Istanbul. (D)

Day 2. Istanbul
After breakfast stop is made at the local synagogues Neva Shalom and the Askenazy Synagogue. Next stop is made to the magnificent Topkapi Palace. Once home to the great Sultans, it is filled with treasures and antiquities including twelve thousand pieces of fine Chinese porcelain. In the afternoon, visit the unique Blue Mosque built in 1609 by Sultan Ahmet. The interior walls are covered with twenty thousand blue iznik tiles and also the Hippodrome. Overnight in Istanbul. (B, D)

Day 3. Istanbul
Today begin your day with a visit the Galata where majority of the Jewish people lived and we explore the Galata Tower built by the Genoese in 1303. Afterwards, we continue on to the Egyptian Spice Bazaar where the scent of hundreds of spices permeates the air. In the afternoon embark on a cruise of the Bosphorus, along the way, viewing the Dolmabahce Palace and the Beylerbeyi Palace, a nineteenth century palace on the Asian side of Istanbul. Spend the evening in Istanbul. (B, D)

Day 4. Izmir
After early flight to the beautiful city Izmir, where the Jewish community dates back more than 2000 years, explore the one of the Local Synagogues and the Agora marketplace originally constructed during the rule of Alexander the Great. In the afternoon, a short tour of Kadifekale (Mt. Pagos) standing the impressive ruins of a castle and its walls, which were, built by lysimachus in the reign of Alexander the Great. The castle offers an excellent vantagepoint to enjoy a magnificent view of the Gulf of Izmir. Overnight in Izmir. (B, D)

Day 5. Izmir: Ephesus - Miletus
Departure to visit of two ancient Ionian cities with synagogues, Priene and Miletus. In the afternoon, journey to Ephesus, the largest ancient city ever uncovered. Once populated with three hundred thousand people, it has an enormous Amphitheatre, which can still hold twenty four thousand spectators. As we walk down the marble covered streets, we see gymnasiums, baths houses, public latrines, the library of Celsus, and The Temple of Artemis - One of The Seven Wonders of the World. Return to Izmir for overnight. (B, D)

Day 6. Izmir: Sardis
Today the route leads us to Sardis, the capital of Ancient Lydia. You can take a chance to see the ruins of the Acropolis. Then, stop over the Temple of Cybele and Diana, which are later became church. On route to reconstructed Synagogue, the Gymnasium and the new excavation area, we can see the Golden River Pactalos and the Royal Road. In the late afternoon, flight to Istanbul to spend the evening. (B, D)

Day 7. Istanbul
After breakfast visit the Underground Palace (Basilica Cistern). Water was brought to these big reservoirs from far away sources through aqueducts since Istanbul was one of the most often besieged cities in the world and has always needed permanent supplies. Afterwards, venture into the Grand Covered Bazaar. Built in 1457, it is famous for it's selection of goods and is the largest bazaar in the world with over four thousand shops. In the afternoon, we will visit the Beylerbeyi Palace. The exterior decoration was adopted from European Neo-Classicism but the interior was completed in the traditional Ottoman Style. At the end of the day have a tea or Turkish coffee on the Pine Hill with a remarkable view of Istanbul and the Bosphorus. Overnight in Istanbul. (B, D)

Day 8. Istanbul Departure
After a farewell breakfast, transfer to Istanbul airport for flight home. (B)

- All transfers
- Transportation by modern, air-conditioned motor coach
- Welcome cocktail
- 7 nights accommodation in hotels as specified above
- Baggage handling
- 7x breakfast and 7x dinner