8 Days  Istanbul - Canakkale - Pergamum - Ephesus -Kusadasi

Day 1: Istanbul
Upon arrival at Istanbul airport, you will be transferred to the hotel by our friendly staff. St. SOPHIA museum and TOPKAPI Palace which was the main residences of Ottoman Sultans. Then drive to KARIYE Museum, church of the St. Saviour in Chora. Free time till the next morning and overnight at the hotel.

Day 2: Istanbul
Full day sightseeing tour of Istanbul including HIPPODROME, where chariot races took place during the Roman Period. BLUE MOSQUE which is world famous for its blue IZNIK known for its well preserved mosaics and frescoes. Then visit the Grand Bazaar containing over 4.000 shops. Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 3: Istanbul - Canakkale
In the morning cruise on the Bosphorus. After leaving this mystical city, we drive along the Marmara Sea. Cross the Dardanelles waterway by ferry boat to Canakkale and overnight.

Day 4: Canakkale - Troas - Assos - Pergamum - Izmir
In the morning we drive to TROAS visited by St. Paul on this third Journey, then continue to ASSOS where St. Paul joined by St. Luke. After we finish our visit in Assos, we drive to PERGAMUM visit the Acropolis and Asclepion, the Medical center of thermal cure. For evening, we continue to metropolis of IZMIR, Homer's birthplace on the Aegean Coast. Overnight in Izmir.

Day 5: Izmir - Thyatira - Izmir
Today begin with THYATIRA (Akhisar), a city of artisans' guilds in St. Paul's time. In the afternoon city tour of Izmir.

Day 6: Sardis - Philadephia - Leodicia - Pamukkale
Today visit three of Seven Churches. Drive to SARDIS, one of the most picturesque areas of these seven cities. It is here St. John expressed his concern for pushing further with the progress of the city's faith. Move to PHILADEPHIA (Alasehir), a favorite city of Paul and John. LEODICEA, was another prosperous city in the chain, where Christianity first spread. Later, proceed across valley to the neighboring city of Hierapolis along with the spectacular thermal pools of PAMUKKALE. Overnight in Pamukkale.

Day 7: Pamukkale -Ephesus - Kusadasi
Today is truly special! Drive to EPHESUS. It was the home of St. Paul between 54 and 57 A.D. Nearby we visit the Virgin Mary's House on a wooded hilltop where it was miraculously discovered. Finally we stop at the restoration of St.John's Basilica where, according to legend, he was buried. A short drive to Kusadasi which is very popular holiday destination nearby Ephesus. Overnight in Kusadasi.

Day 8: Kusadasi - Izmir
Transfer to the airport for your flight home.