| |  Istanbul Ephesus and Pergamon Tour |  Tour Style : Small group tour
Duration : 5 Days
Departures : All year round
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| | DAY 1
ARRIVAL
Arrival in Istanbul and transfer (optional) to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.
DAY 2
ISTANBUL - SULTANAHMET - IZMIR - KUSADASI (OR SELCUK)
8:10 – 8:45 Departure from your hotel. Today we will visit the Hagia Sophia (Haghia Sofia) which was built by the emperor Justinian in the 6th century A.D and stands over much older remains of a church. See beautiful mosaics of biblical scenes and the Byzantine emperors and empresses. We continue to the SULTANAHMET IMPERIAL MOSQUE , which was built in the 17th century and is the only imperial mosque with 6 minarets. We continue to the HIPPODROME , a stadium and meeting place in Byzantine times, the Serpent Pillar from Delphi and the Egyptian Obelisk, with the Fountain of Wilhelm. We will also visit the Caferaga Medresesi which was a school designed by the famous architect Sinan in 1560 and is now used for workshops in traditional Ottoman arts. We will have lunch and continue with the Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum originally built as the Palace of Ibrahim Pasha in 1524 with fine examples of Islamic Calligraphy, tiles and carpets. Then we will explore the Topkapi Palace  . It was the home of the Ottoman sultans from the 15th-19th century A.D. We see the Imperial Treasury with the famous Spoonmaker Diamond. Also the Baghdad Kiosk, the Armory with its collection of Ottoman weapons and a fine collection of ceramics. (Harem section is optional and due an extra entry fee). The tour ends in the Grand Bazaar, which has over 4000 shops full of treasures Return to your hotel around 17:30. This tour may be done completely as a walking tour.
*Note that on Sunday the Grand Bazaar is closed, on Monday the Turkish and Islamic Art Museum and St Sophia are closed and on Tuesday the Topkapi Palace is closed. Overnight in Istanbul. B.L.(D)
DAY 3
EPHESUS - HOUSE OF VIRGIN MARY
Today we tour Ephesus , which was one of the largest and most interesting ancient cities of Asia Minor. It is considered to be the most fantastic Greco-Roman site in Turkey. You may imagine the Ephesians shouting at the silversmith Demetrius, " Great is Artemis of the Ephesians" in reaction to the preaching of St. Paul against man-made idols. A visit to the house where the Virgin Mary spent her last days, and the the Temple of Artemis , which was one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Drive to Kusadasi or Selcuk and overnight. (B).L.(D)
DAY 4
PERGAMON - ISTANBUL
We will visit the Pergamon  Acropolis, where the ruins of Zeus Altar "Throne of Satan" can still be seen today. Pergamon was a center of Roman authority and a place of persecution for Christians who denied imperial worship. The acropolis is situated high above the plain and has a unique panoramic view. The very narrow and steep theater on the hillside could seat up to 10,000 people. Parchment paper was first produced in Pergamon. We will visit the remains of the Great Library, which rivaled the one of Alexandria in Egypt, the palaces of the kings, and temple of Trajan. Visit the Asclepion, which was known as the first place of medical science. Galen, who originated from Pergamon and became the most famous doctor of his time, treated his patients here. Transfer to the airport (optional) for flight to Istanbul (Or to bus station for overnight bus). Upon arrival transfer (optional) to your hotel and overnight in Istanbul. B.L
DAY 5
DEPARTURE
Transfer to airport (optional) for departure. B
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| What is included | •All the transfers from Airport or bus station to hotel and back
•All domestic flights or overnights buses (depending on which option chosen)
•Museum entrance fees and all tours
•Accommodation as specified in intineray
•Lunches , Dinners & Breakfasts as specified
•Professional English speaking guide
•Transportation by airconditioned, nonsmoking vehicle.
Not included :
Drinks, tips to guide and driver, personal expenses and optional tours. |
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