Seven Churches of Asia Minor - 9 days
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Seven Churches of Asia Minor

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Duration9 days
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Embark on a spiritual journey through Turkey, beginning in Istanbul, where you'll explore iconic landmarks like the Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace. Travel to Canakkale and visit the historic battlegrounds of Gallipoli. Explore the legendary city of Troy and the ancient city of Pergamum. Continue to Kusadasi to visit Ephesus and the charming village of Sirince. Journey to Akhisor, a town with Christian significance, and then visit Pamukkale, Hierapolis, and Laodicea. Explore Philadelphia and Sardis before concluding your pilgrimage back in Istanbul.

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Tour overview

Duration9 days
StartsIstanbul
EndsIstanbul
RangeHandpicked
Tour GuideYes, for all included sightseeing
Group SizeMin 2 / Max 28
Minimum age15 yrs, accompanied by an adult
DepartsSaturdays
Hotel Rating4-5 star
CountriesTurkey
Arrival TransferYes - from IST or Sabiha
Departure TransferYes, to Istanbul Airport at 9am & 1pm on day 9
Meals includedBreakfast: 8, Dinner: 5
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Tour Highlights

Istanbul – Visit highlights of the Old City including the beautiful Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia and imposing Topkapi Palace
Gallipoli – Pay your respects at the Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair memorials and visit ANZAC Cove, a famous WW1 landing site
Troy - See the replica Trojan Horse in the ancient city, the setting of one of Ancient Greece's most famous tales
Pamukkale - Visit the ancient Hierapolis and explore the magnificent Necropolis, graveyard, and the lime cascade
Ephesus - Explore the classic Roman city, one of the best-preserved examples in the whole of Europe
Pergamum – Marvel at the Roman amphitheater which is one of the steepest in the classical world
Akhisor - A modern town on the site of the old Lydian city of Thyateira, and one of the Seven Churches of the Apocalypse
Laodicea - Explore the ancient city, which was one of the Seven Churches of Asia Minor and holds great historical and biblical significance
Ancient Cities - Explore the ancient cities of Philadelphia and Sardis, once the capital of the ancient Kingdom of Lydia; visit a Roman-era synagogue, a preserved gymnasium, and other historic ruins

Included

Daily breakfasts & 5 dinners
8 nights 4-5 star hotels
Airport arrival transfer on day 1 and departure transfer on day 9
Guided sightseeing - Istanbul, Gallipoli, Troy, Ephesus, Sirince, Pamukkale Hierapolis & Sardis
English-speaking, degree qualified Turkish tour guide for all included sightseeing
Transportation for sightseeing in a modern air-conditioned touring vehicle/coach
Entrance fees for all included sightseeing
Economy class flight from Izmir to Istanbul

Not Included

International flights and visas
Tipping - an entirely personal gesture
Tipping Kitty: EUR€50-60pp, paid in EUR
Tipping is not a natural part of many Western cultures and many of us feel uncomfortable, or unsure, about when, or how much, to tip. However, in the places you will visit, tipping makes up a significant part of many people's wages so it's important that we get it right. For this reason we've developed a very simple system to take all the hassle out of tipping. With our 'tipping made easy' policy, a nominal pre-determined amount is collected from all group tour participants to cover tips en route. This then saves you the hassle of when and how much to tip bellhops, luggage handlers, local guides and other support staff through the tour. Our 'tipping made easy' doesn't include a tip to your group tour leader. Naturally, though, the amount is up to you as tipping is an entirely personal gesture.