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FOLLOW THE STEPS OF PAUL IN GREECE AND TURKEY

FOLLOW THE STEPS OF PAUL IN GREECE AND TURKEY

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Duration

20 Gün

Tour ID

8861

Overview

Day 1 - Arrival in Ankara
Arrive in the capital city, Ankara, where you will meet your guide who will transfer you to your hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 2 - Ankara to Cappadocia
After breakfast, explore the highlights of Ankara, including the Anatolian Civilization Museum, the Temple of Augustus, and Atatürk’s Mausoleum. Continue to Cappadocia with a stop in Aksaray for lunch and a short break. Explore Ihlara Valley, known for its impressive Byzantine rock carvings and frescoes. Enjoy your evening in Cappadocia with dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 3 - Full Day in Cappadocia
Embark on a full-day tour through Cappadocia, famous for its unique volcanic landscapes, including red rock cones, troglodyte churches, and ancient homes dating back to 4000 B.C. Visit Uçhisar, Göreme, Zelve, and Avanos, renowned for its pottery workshops. Return to your hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 4 - Tarsus and Adana
Visit the underground city of Kaymaklı, followed by a drive to Tarsus, the birthplace of St. Paul. Explore key sites like St. Paul's Well, Cleopatra's Gate, and the ancient city. Proceed to Adana for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 5 - Antakya (Antioch) and Mersin
Full-day excursion to Antakya (ancient Antioch), where followers of Jesus were first called Christians. Visit St. Peter’s Grotto and the Mosaic Museum. Explore the old city of İskenderun before returning to Mersin for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 6 - Anamur to Alanya
Travel along the Mediterranean coast, stopping for lunch in Anamur and visiting the city of Seleucia. Continue to Alanya for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 7 - Antalya
Explore the ancient city of Side, an important port from the time of Paul, Barnabas, and Mark. Visit Perge, where Paul preached, and Aspendos, home to an incredible Roman theater. Proceed to Antalya for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 8 - Pamukkale
Drive to Laodicea, which was condemned in Revelation, and then to Hierapolis, modern Pamukkale, where St. Philip was martyred. Explore the Necropolis and Avenue of Tombs before spending the night here.

Day 9 - Philadelphia, Sardes, and Kusadasi
Visit one of the Seven Churches of the Apocalypse and the remains of the Cathedral in Philadelphia. Continue to Sardes to see the Temple of Cybele & Diana and the royal road. End your day in Kusadasi with dinner and overnight stay.

Day 10 - Ephesus
Visit the Monastery of St. John and Ephesus, the best-preserved ancient city. Explore iconic sites like the Library of Celsus, the Stadium, and the Theater. Return to Kusadasi for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 11 - Izmir (Smyrna)
Take a scenic drive to Izmir, the ancient city of Smyrna. Visit the St. Polycarp Church, and then head to Akhisar, a city with historical links to Troy and Sardes. Overnight in Bergama.

Day 12 - Pergamon
Travel to Bergama to explore the Acropolis and the ruins of pagan temples, including the Altar of Zeus. Continue to Bursa, the first capital of the Ottoman Empire, for an overnight stay.

Day 13 - Iznik (Nicea) and Istanbul
Visit Iznik (Nicea), where the Nicene Creed was formulated, before heading to Istanbul by ferry. Explore the ancient Hippodrome and the Blue Mosque. Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 14 - Istanbul
Begin your Istanbul city tour with visits to Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace. After lunch, enjoy a Bosphorus cruise before returning to the hotel for overnight stay.

Day 15 - Kavala
At noon, meet your Greek guide and drive through Alexandroupolis to Kavala, Greece. Enjoy dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 16 - Kavala, Philippi, and Thessaloniki
Explore Philippi, where Apostle Paul worked and baptized Lydia. Visit the ancient prison, Agora, Basilica, and Theater before heading to Thessaloniki for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 17 - Thessaloniki, Veria, Meteora, and Kalambaka
Tour Thessaloniki briefly before traveling to Veria, where Apostle Paul preached. Continue to Meteora to admire the Byzantine monasteries built in the 14th century. Overnight in Kalambaka.

Day 18 - Kalambaka, Delphi, and Athens
Drive to Delphi and visit the archaeological site and museum, including the Sanctuary of Apollo and the famous Charioteer sculpture. Continue to Athens for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 19 - Athens and Corinth
Take a scenic excursion to Corinth, visiting the ancient city where Apostle Paul preached. Explore the Temple of Apollo, Roman Odeon, and the Bema. In the afternoon, tour Athens, including the Acropolis and Parthenon. Optional dinner with traditional Greek music and dance. Return to the hotel for overnight stay.

Day 20 - Departure from Athens
After breakfast, check out from your hotel and transfer to the airport for your flight home.

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