DAY 1- Istanbul
Welcome to Turkey. Arrive in Istanbul Airport, met by your guide and transferred to your hotel. After check into the hotel, meet at the lobby for welcome and info cocktail. Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 2- Istanbul ( B.)
Our journey begins in Istanbul, the only city in the world situated on two continents. Byzantium, Constantinople, Istanbul - its three names span more than 2600 years, nearly 1600 of them as the capital of two of the greatest empires the world has known, Byzantine and Ottoman. We visit the Topkapi Palace including treasury section, The Blue Mosque and Hippodrome, where chariot races and the Byzantine riots took place and free time in Grand bazaar with its 3.500 shops. Overnight in Istanbul.
 
Day 3 Istanbul – Izmir by flight – Ephesus - Kusadasi ( B. D.)
pick up from hotel and transfer to Istanbul airport for flight to Izmir in the morning.
Drive to Ephesus , was undoubtedly one of the most important cultural centers of the ancient world. Impressive structures we will see include the Library of Celsus, Temple of Hadrian, Theatre and Odeon. We also visit the House of the Virgin Mary where she is believed to have spent her last years. On August 18th, 1961, Pope John XXll proclaimed the House of Virgin Mary at Ephesus to be sacred. Drive back to Kusadasi. Dinner and overnight in Kusadasi.

Day 4 : Kusadasi – Laodicea – Hierapolis – Necropolis - Pamukkale  (B. D.)
After breakfast drive to Laodicea. Visit one of the seven churches of Asia Minor and drive to our hotel to check in.
Afternoon visit Necropolis, Hierapolis and watch the sunset over the petrified waterfalls. Dinner and overnight in Pamukkale.

Day 5 : Pamukkale -  Philadelphia -  Sardis  - Smyrna (B. D.)
After breakfast drive to Philadelphia , another one of the Christian congregations , and a city built in 2 BC. By King Eumenos. Then continue to Sardis , another of the Seven Churches mentioned by St. John. Roman Gymnasium and Artemis Temple. Arrival in Smyrna . Dinner and overnight.

Day 6 : Smyrna – Thyatira – Pergamum – Ayvalik  (B. D.)
After breakfast drive to Thyatira where is another seven churches of revelations. Continue to Pergamum . The last Seven Churches of Revelation and exciting ruins of Asclepion & Acropol to be visited on  this tour. Pergamum was renowned health center as well as a center of emperor worship. Visit Temple of Zeus, Temple of Athena, Acropolis, Royal Gate, Asclepion, dinner and overnight in Ayvalik.

Day 7 : Ayvalik – Troas – Troy - Istanbul  (B. )
Adter breakfast drive to Troas where Paul had the vision inviting him to Macedonia, which stated his missionary work in Europe. Continue touring with visits to Troy the Wooden Horse. Proceed Istanbul. Arrival dinner and overnight in Istanbul.

Day 8 : Home (B.)
Today drive to the Airport and return flight home, arriving the same day with fresh memories, souvenirs and a renewed interest in Turkey, the land of culture, faith and mystery.


B: Breakfast D: Dinner

Included

* 7 nights 4 star Hotel Accommodations including breakfast.
* All transportation in Turkey by private a/c coach
* Meals mentioned above ,
* Welcome cocktail,
* All entrance fees to the sites and to the museums mentioned on the above program,
* Comprehensive sight-seeing as itinerary,
* Special pre-departure information pack,
* English speaking professional guide throughout,
* Tips to the hotels and restaurants,
* All Portage,
* Istanbul - Izmir flight tickets.,

 
excluded,
* visa fee,
* lunches, drİnks,
* dinners in Istanbul
* tipping
* personal expencess
* travel insurance