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In the Footsteps of St. Paul - including Cappadocia 18D/17N
Journey in the ancient footsteps of St.Paul: This pilgrimage tour retraces his travels and ministries, from his birthplace in Eastern Turkey to the places throughout the country that he visited, explaining the religious and social context of his life. As well as visiting all major religious sites, the tour also includes those of cultural and tourist significance. From Istanbul to Cappadocia, head further East to Tarsus. Then trace his missonary journies, places of sermon and persecution via Adana, Antalya, Izmir and Troy. En route, discover the sites of the Seven Churches and many more where the St. Paul and his apostles preached in biblical times…
With his vigour to spread the Gospel, St. Paul spent most of his Christian life traveling over thousands of miles by land and sea, encountering endless difficulties. Most of these journeys were done in the lands of present day Turkey for a multiple of reasons. The main reason was that Anatolia and the states therein were culturally, commercially and intellectually so advanced that, Christianity’s acceptance here would mean a speedier spread throughout Anatolia. In order to reach the people, St. Paul had to travel through Anatolia extensively. Another reason may be the state of moral deterioration existing among the pagan world of ancient Anatolia, which was ripe and ready to accept new philosophies, religions and doctrines. No doubt these journeys were a great hardship for St. Paul who had to cover most of the area on foot, spending most of his nights outside in bitter cold or hot temperatures. Our journey through the same routes will not be as difficult. Biblical Treasures of Turkey, Part Two will thrill you with its exhilarating scenery and fascinating historical and biblical accounts. Follow Paul along riverside trails, breathtaking city sites and Roman highways. Explore the Roman Empire in Asia. Visit St. John and the Virgin Mary, who both lived in Asiatic Turkey (Anatolia) until the end of their lives. Experience Christ’s choosing of His Apostles, crucifixion and resurrection as Paul speaks to the people of Antioch, filmed in the very synagogue where he spoke!
| Hotel selection | 4**** Hotels | 5**** Hotels |
| Ankara | Ickale Hotel | Sheraton Ankara/Or Ankara Hilton |
| Cappadocia | Selcuklu Evi | Museum Hotel |
| Adana | Surmeli Hotel Or Zaimoglu Hotel | Adana Hilton Hotel |
| Konya | Ozkaymak Hotel | Rixos Hotel Konya |
| Antalya | Antalya Hotel | Divan Talya Hotel |
| Pamukkale | Richmond Thermal Hotel | Colossae Hotel |
| Kusadasi | Pine Marina Hotel | Kismet Hotel |
| Izmir | Marla Hotel | Izmir Hilton |
| Ayvalik | Halicpark Hotel | Halicpark Hotel |
| Canakkale | Akol Hotel | Kolin Hotel |
| Istanbul | The Marmara Pera | The Marmara Istanbul |
INCLUDED: 17 nights accommodation at the selected hotels above. All breakfasts at the hotels. All dinners at the hotels except in Istanbul. Complete program of tours in day by day itinerary but not limited. Local transportation by a private chauffeur driven deluxe minibus or bus with A/C. All transfers and touring as per itinerary from arrival till departure. Admission fees, tax and service charges. Bottled water on board the van throughout. Welcome kit. Baggage handling and porterage per program itinerary at the hotels. Services of a professional English-speaking tour guide who is licensed by the Turkish Ministry of Tourism and an expert on Turkey’s history and culture. Same guide will be at guests’ disposal from arrival till departure. All entrance fees to the sites and museums as per program itinerary. Accommodation for the guide. V.A.T
NOT INCLUDED: Passport and visa expenses, lunches, dinners in Istanbul, personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, faxes, alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages and customary end-of-tour gratuities to guide and drivers.
SKETCH ITINERARY:
- Day 1 ANKARA
- Day 2 ANKARA - CAPPADOCIA
- Day 3 CAPPADOCIA
- Day 4 CAPPADOCIA - TARSUS - ADANA
- Day 5 ADANA - ANTAKYA - SELEUCIA PERIA - ADANA
- Day 6 ADANA - KONYA
- Day 7 KONYA - PISIDIAN ANTIOCH - ANTALYA
- Day 8 ANTALYA
- Day 9 ANTALYA TO PAMUKKALE
- Day 10 PAMUKKALE TO KUSADASI
- Day 11 TOUR OF ANCIENT EPHESUS
- Day 12 KUSADASI - IZMIR
- Day 13 IZMIR - AYVALIK
- Day 14 AYVALIK - CANAKKALE
- Day 15 CANAKKALE - ISTANBUL
- Day 16 ISTANBUL
- Day 17 ISTANBUL
- Day 18 ISTANBUL - DEPARTURE
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