Seven Churches of Asia Minor (Small Group Tours)

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 in Price

• 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 in price

• International flights and visas
• Tip for your tour guide and driver. We recommend you allow EUR €5 - 7 per day, per traveller as a tip for your guide and EUR €2 per day for your driver. Tipping your guide and driver is an entirely personal gesture

Travel Package

This is an Organised Group Tour: the itinerary has been predefined by the tour operator. The tour destinations, duration, accommodations, departure dates and the price are fix. You can join, enjoy and meet other people.

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