Eight Day Turkey Tour: Seven Churches of Asia
ID: GYG17386-17386
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国家: Turkey
国家: Turkey
持续时间: 8 天
描述
Explore the ancient wonders of the Seven Holy Churches of Asia as mentioned in the Book of Revelation. In addition to touring Istanbul extensively, the tour includes stops at Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia and Laodicea.
Turkey, in antiquity known as Asia, was home to seven wondrous churches. It didn’t refer to an actual building, but rather seven Christian cities in Western Anatolia, which now lie in ruins. Visit these ancient places and walk the same steps that the world’s earliest Christians did.
Before that, you’ll see all of Istanbul’s major sites, including the Hippodrome, the Blue Mosque, and Hagia Sophia. Then you’ll travel to Izmir and start your tour of ancient Christianity, seeing many Roman ruins along the way. Soak in the thermal baths at Pamukkale, just as tourists have done for centuries – it was founded, after all, as a resort town by the Ancient Romans.
Each step along the way, your expert guide will be there to provide you with context and information regarding each of these wonderful cities.
Detailed Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival
Arrive in Istanbul and enjoy a comfortable transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 2: Istanbul Tour
Explore Istanbul and visit the historic old town. Then visit the Hippodrome, Istanbul’s first sports stadium, and the Blue Mosque (Sultanahmet Mosque). Then visit the Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace and a traditional bazaar.
Day 3: Istanbul - Izmir
Visit the Grand Bazaar before touring the port of Istanbul and seeing the Cistern of Istanbul. Flight to Izmir.
Day 4: Pergamon – Thyatira – Izmir
Explore the Pergamum Acropolis, and visit the Ancient Roman health center of Asklepieion. See the Red Basilica and continue on to Thyatira and back to Izmir.
Day 5: Izmir – Sardis – Philadelphia – Laodicea – Hierapolis
Visit the Sardis Church and ruins of the Temple of Artemis, then travel to Philadelphia Church. Then to the Roman resort of Pamukkale with its therapeutic thermal baths and the Cotton Castle. Finally, head to the Gate of Domitian, and the Nymphaion.
Day 6: Ephesus – Kusadasi
See the Basilica of St. John the Apostle. Then head to the ancient city of Ephesus and its Archeological Museum.
Day 7: Izmir to Istanbul
Relax in Kusadasi and flight back to Istanbul.
Day 8: Departure
Airport transfer in time for your flight.
Turkey, in antiquity known as Asia, was home to seven wondrous churches. It didn’t refer to an actual building, but rather seven Christian cities in Western Anatolia, which now lie in ruins. Visit these ancient places and walk the same steps that the world’s earliest Christians did.
Before that, you’ll see all of Istanbul’s major sites, including the Hippodrome, the Blue Mosque, and Hagia Sophia. Then you’ll travel to Izmir and start your tour of ancient Christianity, seeing many Roman ruins along the way. Soak in the thermal baths at Pamukkale, just as tourists have done for centuries – it was founded, after all, as a resort town by the Ancient Romans.
Each step along the way, your expert guide will be there to provide you with context and information regarding each of these wonderful cities.
Detailed Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival
Arrive in Istanbul and enjoy a comfortable transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 2: Istanbul Tour
Explore Istanbul and visit the historic old town. Then visit the Hippodrome, Istanbul’s first sports stadium, and the Blue Mosque (Sultanahmet Mosque). Then visit the Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace and a traditional bazaar.
Day 3: Istanbul - Izmir
Visit the Grand Bazaar before touring the port of Istanbul and seeing the Cistern of Istanbul. Flight to Izmir.
Day 4: Pergamon – Thyatira – Izmir
Explore the Pergamum Acropolis, and visit the Ancient Roman health center of Asklepieion. See the Red Basilica and continue on to Thyatira and back to Izmir.
Day 5: Izmir – Sardis – Philadelphia – Laodicea – Hierapolis
Visit the Sardis Church and ruins of the Temple of Artemis, then travel to Philadelphia Church. Then to the Roman resort of Pamukkale with its therapeutic thermal baths and the Cotton Castle. Finally, head to the Gate of Domitian, and the Nymphaion.
Day 6: Ephesus – Kusadasi
See the Basilica of St. John the Apostle. Then head to the ancient city of Ephesus and its Archeological Museum.
Day 7: Izmir to Istanbul
Relax in Kusadasi and flight back to Istanbul.
Day 8: Departure
Airport transfer in time for your flight.
亮点
- Spend 7 nights exploring the Seven Churches of Asia
- Follow your guide for expert commentary and amazing stories
- Explore the major highlights of western Turkey
- See Istanbuls major sites including the Blue (Sultanahmet) Mosque, the Hagia Sophia, and the Grand Bazaar
- Walk through ruins of ancient cities and relive the ancient past
- Soak in the thermal waters of an Ancient Roman resort town
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Group Tour Every Saturday – Private based Everyday
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