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Leave for Ephesus, visit the shrine of Virgin Mary where she is said to have spent her later days. Proceed to Ephesus and see the spectacular ruins, some of which have only recently been escavated. We will see the Odeon, the Bouleterion, the Fountains, the Temples, the Brothel, the Library, the Double Church and the Stadium. After lunch we will visit the Archaeological Museum, the Isa Bey Mosque and St. John's Basilica....
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Drive to Pergamon, visit the Acropolis, the Temple of Athena, the Library, the Royal Palaces, the Temple of Trajan (the Great Theatre), the Temple of Dionysos, the Altar of Zeus and the view of the Red Basilica. After lunch we will visit the Archeological Museum and the ruins of theAsklepion (medical center of the ancient world)....
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Visit the ancient Agora, ascent to mount Pagus once called the crown of Smyrna, visit the Alexander the Great's castle overlooking the city of Izmir - the pearl of the Aegean Sea. Then visit the Archaeological and Etnografical Museums. Visit the Bazaar
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St. Sophia - One of the greatest marvels of architecture constructed as a basilica in the 6th century by Emperor Justinian. ...
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Topkapi Palace - Imperial residence of Ottoman Sultans exhibiting imperial treasury, Chinese porcelain, weapons, calligraphy section. ...
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St. Saviour in Chora - (Kariye Museum) Originaly formed the center of a Byzantine Monastery complex. Only the church section which was dedicated to Jesus Christ the Saviour, has survived.
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Dolmabahce Palace - The last residence of the Ottoman Sultans with 365 rooms and 22 salons. Famous for it's great collection of European antiques, furniture and 4.5 tons of chandeliers. ...
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Day 1 - Istanbul:
Arrival istanbul. Transfer to your hotel for dinner and overnight.
Day 2 - Istanbul:
Full day visit of Istanbul including St. Sophia, Topkapi, the Blue Mosque, the Hippodrome. Lunch. Visit Suleymaniye Mosque and the Grand Bazaar. Dinner and overnight at hotel.
Day 3 - Istanbul - Ankara:
In the morning Bosphorus tour with lunch. Departure for Ankara. Dinner and overnight at hotel.
Day 4 - Ankara - Cappadocia:
Visit to ...
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Day 1 - Istanbul:
Arrival Istanbul. Transfer to your hotel for dinner and overnight.
Day 2 - Istanbul - Ankara - Cappadocia:
After breakfast, transfer to airport for flight to Ankara. Visit the Hittite Museum (famous Anatolian Civilizations Museum). Depart for Cappadocia with lunch on the way. Visit the Agzikarahan Caravansarai. Arrival Cappadocia. Dinner and overnight at hotel....
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SELECTED REFERENCES:
Pergamon : Revelation 2:12-17
Thyatira : Revelation 2:18-29, acts 16:14
Sardis : Revelation 3:1-6
Philadelphia : Revelation 3:7-13
Laodicea : Revelation 3:14-22; Colossians 2:1; 4:13-16
Ephesus : Revelation 1:11; 2:17; acts 18:19-28; 19:1-41; Ephesians
Izmir (Smyrna) : Revelation 2:8-11
Day 1 - Istanbul - Izmir:
Arrival Istanbul, transfer to your flight to Izmir. Transfer to the hotel. Dinner and overnight.
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Including in the Footsteps of St Paul, The seven Churches and Cappadocia
Day 1 - Istanbul - Adana:
Arrival at Istanbul. Transfer to the national airport and flight to Adana. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel for dinner and overnight.
Day 2 - Adana - Antakya - Seulecia Pieria - Adana:
After breakfast, drive to Antakya, the ancient Antioch where Christians were first named and where St. Paul began his missionary journeys. Visit the Cave o...
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